I recommend this place if you're looking to try a new hairstyle. I came in with a general idea of what I wanted in my style is Shayne perfectly executed my idea. The studio has a calm environment that allows for very active feedback as you are getting your haircut. Overall a wonderful experience and I will be returning! read more

Fantastic studio with extremely kind and skilled staff! I loved my haircut and felt like Justin really listened to what I was trying to ask for, and I loved the results. read more

This was a strange, disappointing experience. I'm 60 and been to hair salons in Boston, Dallas, and Atlanta, and never seen anything like it before. I live in East Metro Atlanta and was accompanying my college-aged daughter to Washington Studio for a first-time visit. My daughter booked online, and was required to reserve a new client appointment, which was described as including extra time for initial consult. The rate shown for a new client appointment was the same as the cost for a long hair/one hour cut. For the stylist she wanted to see, the starting cost for each of those was $95. My daughter has long curly hair and did research to find a salon and stylist she felt was a good fit for her. She included a description of what she was looking for with her booking request. She got an email and text confirmation the next day. We drove from Covington to Athens on a weekday for a 1pm appointment. The trip took a little longer than it was supposed to. We discussed calling the salon at 1 to let them know we were close, but since we'd be there before 1:15, we decided there was no need. It took us a few minutes to locate the salon once we parked. My daughter went straight in, while I paid the parking meter. While I was still gathering my purse and phone from the car, my daughter returned and said, "they say the stylist is too busy for me and they have a strict 15 late cancellation policy." I said, "but we weren't even 15 minutes late, were we?" We checked our phones, it was 1:19. My daughter had spoken to the receptionist, booked a new appointment for Friday, and walked back to the car. I didn't understand how 15 minutes could result in cancellation without even a discussion with the stylist as to what my daughter needed done. (My daughter does not require drying and styling after cuts, which by itself saves 15 minutes compared to what I'd need.) When I went in to ask, the owner of the salon said it was a strict policy because the stylist wouldn't be able to fit in the rest of her clients that day. I asked how new clients could know that was a policy, and she insisted it was posted clearly in the reservation system. No, it's not. The system states there is a 24 hour cancellation policy, nothing about being late (see photo). What I found especially odd was that at no point did my daughter or I see the stylist herself. She was not working in the main area. She didn't come to speak to my daughter to explain anything, or even to spend a few minutes to talk about what my daughter was looking for. Somehow, she didn't have 15 minutes for a consult, or even 2 minutes to say hi, even though we'd reserved a new client time slot, which was supposedly an hour of her time. (If she was that booked up, where was she? We waited a bit to speak to the owner, so we would have seen the stylist at her chair if she was there.) The receptionist said she tried to call us at 1:12. We were finding parking at that time and missed the call. (What would she have told us at that point? "Unless you hit our door in 180 seconds, you're cancelled"?). My guess is the stylist needed to run an errand or get lunch. But regardless, the complete lack of flexibility and apology on the part of the salon owner was galling. She was very clear we were at fault, not her reservation system or her stylist. She could have said and done a lot of things to demonstrate some actual sympathy for our situation, which would have left us with a less negative impression of the salon. Instead, it was very clear this business already has all the customers it needs and doesn't care if it alienates a potential new one. read more

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So happy to have found Justin! He was so helpful in figuring out what to do with my hair. He listens to what I do with it day to day. Did a beautiful haircut! Will be back. read more

Ok so this place is hard to find (let's call it Hogwarts) because it's upstairs and you have to go between business but the receptionist actually came out to help me find them. Such a good start to the appointment. I had a hard task for Caitlin, my hair was blue/green box home dye for years and I needed to go natural for a job interview. Caitlin consulted with her coworkers and went for it. She used all the color theory trying to counter the box dye layers and she got me as close to natural as possible. Truly an impressive feat! She was very kind and nice to me and took great care of my hair. I took up way too much of her time but she never seemed impatient and my anxiety really appreciated that. Everyone seemed to be getting fabulous hair cuts and the space is super cozy and well decorated. So very glad I found this salon. read more

Wonderful stylist! I loved getting my hair done here I recommend it to everyone I know!

Amazing!!! I've been looking for a good hair studio for years, and I've finally found one. Highly recommend!

Washington Square is the BEST! Allie has been cutting my hair for five years and I mourn the day I leave Athens and need to find someone else to do this work. Honestly, the haircuts are so good that I could probably go a year without getting another one - they just keep growing into amazing styles and every time I'm ready for another cut I think "damn my hair already looks so good". Shayne colored my hair and it truly changed it for the best. I was a reformed bleach blonde/weird 2000's striped highlights then no color for 10 years kinda gal and I was worried to dip my toes back in that pool of hair color, but Shayne has the magic. The color was exactly what I asked for and grew out looking like it had come out of my head like that. *Chef's kiss* Recently Maggie cut my boyfriend's hair - I had to sneak and pay for it then make the appointment to dissuade him from his normal $12 haircut (no shade, it was ok) - he freaking loves it. This man came home all smiles and has been caught staring at his own reflection and remarking on how perfect his hair is. Smh. He woke up the other day and said "do you see how perfect my hair looks when I just rolled out of bed". I created a monster. Everyone here is awesome. I haven't had Brandi do the do, but I'm sure she would be an excellent choice. And the salon is adorable AND they are taking extra COVID precautions, it's super safe and they are not playing around. read more

Absolutely love that I found a stylist who know how to do a great pixie. The atmosphere is comfortable, welcoming if everyone, it's easy to book an appointment online or over the phone read more

This review is for Maggie. She gave me such a slammin' haircut that even a couple of months later, I'm still getting compliments. She was able to take the pics I brought for inspiration and come up with something perfectly suited for me. You can tell she not only has great skills but also listens. I highly recommend booking with Maggie! read more

Best salon there is. Period. Allie and Shayne are artists and expertly skilled at what they do. They listen. They give honest feedback and direction. They have vision. And I am truly amazed at their ability work in tandem with one another. I love them. Going to Washington Square has been a revelation for my hair. read more

Such a cool space with immensely talented people. I booked an appointment on Yelp (super easy) and saw Shayne for a color correction. She worked her magic and a few hours later my grays were COVERED, my weird highlights were blended, and my hair was glossy as hell. Booking my next appointment for a cut. So happy I've found my "forever" salon! read more

Super cute studio!!! The staff is so friendly and informed, AND I absolutely love my hair. This place is amazing in every aspect and I will definitely be coming back. They also do free bang trims which I find very cool because it saves me from doing a bad job while trying to do it myself lol read more

I love having my hair cut by Allie! The studio is a cozy and unique space, and the staff is equally welcoming and artistic! Ally has great suggestions and I always feel confident that she is making choices that fit me and my hair. Can't wait for my next booking. read more

I had a the best experience at Washington Square Studio! Amelia did a great job on my cut and color and the overall vibe was awesome.

So, I don't write reviews often at all, but this place deserves 1000 gold stars for their service. I went in on a fluke (one of the owners used to live in my house and I started receiving hair salon samples out of nowhere for the studio so I went in) not expecting all that much but a quick cut. Since I was a new client and they were running a bit late that there wouldn't be time to cut my hair because they don't rush through cuts especially with new clients (I had booked a trim because that's what I thought I needed). I was in a bad mood already so I wasn't the most polite about the situation and I was leaving the next day out of town so I didn't have another day in the near future I could come in. Not only did they work with me so that I could come in later that day even though they were full but I received THE BEST HAIRCUT OF MY LIFE TO DATE. Even with my negative attitude they worked with me and did a fantastic job. If you're considering a new doo (or not), I highly recommend! read more