I never would have guessed I would find a natural hairstylist on yelp, but I did and she is such a…read morecaring hairstylist. I came in and explained my concerns (being treated like every other natural) and Nicole explained her process and asked questions before beginning. I truly appreciate that. I didn't go into a salon and leave with a sore scalp. I have very tight coils and my hair has been combed with small tooth combs that yank my fine coils. It is also wrung out which causes serious tangles. This is why I opt not to wear my hair in natural styles. Based on her ratings, I decided to give this shop a try. Nicole is gentle while effective. I laughed and learned about my hair. I showed Nicole a picture and received feedback on what was best for me. I enjoyed my experience... who says that? lol. Go to Nicole you won't regret it!

What a wonderful hair stylist we have in Nicole. She has skills in natural hair styles, braids,…read moresilk presses, and even relaxed styles. And she can do some bomb weaves!!!! A strong woman of faith, she is always willing to pray with you and encourage you the way she always does for me!!! I found her a few years ago on a Yelp search for natural hair, and she quickly became my only stylist. I am proud to call her my beautician and my friend. Love you, Nicole.

I'm excited to share my experience with Cynthia's Smooth Transitions…read more Twenty hours before an event, I sent Cynthia a picture of the style I wanted, and she responded within 30 minutes with a price. Cynthia's Smooth Transitions braiding service will come to you and create a beautiful look for any occasion in the comfort of your home. Now that's VIP service. Cynthia strives for customer satisfaction. While braiding my hair, she told me we had a design issue. She stopped, took a picture of the problem to show me, then we discussed a resolution and she fixed it! Most places don't care about the quality, as long as the work is done. As you can see in the pictures, the re-design turned out great! Overall, I'm a happy customer! Cynthia is delightful to work with and had me laughing all day! She radiates positive energy, and is easy to get along with. Can't wait for my next session. Note: If you become a regular, your 5th service is free.

I had my first curly cut with Ashley at Diaspora Salon and honestly ended up exactly where I was…read moresupposed to be. I had been putting it off for a while because curly cuts can get really expensive, especially with how popular they've become online lately, but this felt completely worth it and surprisingly affordable for the level of care and service I received. Ashley was wonderful from start to finish. She explained every product she used, what she was doing throughout the appointment, and gave me realistic guidance on how to maintain my curls at home. I never felt rushed, but I also appreciated that the appointment was efficient. I was in and out in about an hour and 45 minutes. The whole experience felt relaxing and thoughtful. Two shampoos, a head massage, great conversation, beautiful salon atmosphere. I genuinely felt taken care of. As someone with alopecia who doesn't go to salons often, trusting someone with my hair felt significant, and Ashley made me feel comfortable the entire time. I drove from Washington, DC and would absolutely do it again. I even bought products afterward because for the first time in a long time, my hair felt manageable and healthy in a way I could actually maintain myself. I'll definitely be back to see Ashley again for upkeep and maybe a fun style here and there too. Really grateful for this experience.

I booked a Curl Discovery Cut priced at $265, over $300 after tip, based on how the service is…read moredescribed and marketed: a premium, consultative experience that includes thoughtful shaping, education, and guidance tailored to the client's curl pattern. That is not what I received. I arrived with long, full, healthy hair that I had spent years growing and caring for. My hair was mid back length, and I communicated clearly that my priority was improving the shape while preserving as much length as possible. I did not request a dramatic cut. There was no thorough consultation. Yasmine hardly spoke to me throughout my appointment. She asked a few questions at the outset. There was no education component aside from attempting to sell me products at the conclusion of the service. Despite my very clear request to maintain my length, a significant amount of length was removed, far beyond what was discussed or was necessary to improve the shape of my hair. That loss is permanent. It will take years for my hair to fully recover, and there is nothing that can be done in a follow-up appointment to restore what was taken. Beyond the length loss, the cut itself lacked cohesion. It did not account for the different shrinkage rates across my curl patterns, which range from approximately 3C to 4B, and as a result the shape dried unevenly in an angular helmet shape with blunt awkward bangs, rather than nicely framing my face. The styling portion of the service further obscured the cut. Extremely heavy product was used, weighing my hair down and masking the actual shape. I was not given meaningful education or instruction on how to achieve my desired style at home, despite this being a central component of what differentiates a Curl Discovery Cut from a standard haircut. I left without clarity on how to properly style my own hair and with a result that looked nothing like what I had requested. In addition, the handling of my hair during the service was uncomfortably rough. In the days following my appointment, I experienced ongoing breakage that I had not been dealing with prior. After the appointment, I attempted to resolve the situation in good faith. The only option offered was an in-person assessment and potential adjustment under the salon's service guarantee. No refund, partial or otherwise, was considered. Given the extent of the length already removed, the lack of trust created by the initial experience, and the fact that additional cutting could not undo the damage, returning to the same chair did not feel like a meaningful or safe remedy. If they were genuinely sorry for what happened and the aspects of the service that were not delivered, they would offer a meaningful remedy, not a requirement to put my hair back into the same hands that already damaged it. After my experience, I read additional reviews and noticed a consistent pattern. Multiple clients describe receiving little to no actual consultation or education as part of the Curl Discovery Cut, despite that being a core part of how the service is marketed. Others note difficulty working with looser or mixed curl patterns, overly heavy styling that obscures the cut, failure to account for shrinkage, rough handling during detangling, and breakage following their visit. When concerns are raised, responses from ownership frequently rely on the service guarantee policy rather than acknowledging gaps in execution or offering a proportionate resolution. I am attaching photos with my face blurred showing my hair before the appointment, immediately after, and once fully dry. Based on the documentation and the irreversible nature of the length loss, I do not feel this service aligned with what was advertised or justified the premium price. I am sharing this so future clients can make an informed decision, especially those with long hair, mixed curl patterns, or those seeking true consultation, education, and careful length preservation.

I've been wanting to transition to natural hair and Googled salons near my home that specialize in…read morenatural hair care and Naturally Chic came up in my search results. Based on their ratings and "after" pictures on their website, I decided to make an appointment for a consultation and cut with Toya (there was a thumbnail photo of her on the website and I loved her hair so figured she was the stylist I wanted to go with!). It was a great decision! I arrived for my appointment and everyone in the salon greeted me with genuine warmth, and Toya was/is particularly amazing. She showed me to her chair and we had a discussion about my hair journey and goals as she gently finger combed out my hair. She talked to me at length about hair routines, products, and care. Based on my hair length, she recommended a cut and began cutting my hair. After the cut, she sectioned my hair and applied water and a mousse or some such styling product to my hair, working her way across my head quickly. When she turned me around to face the mirror, I couldn't have been more in love with my curls! I sat under a dryer for perhaps 20 minutes for the hair to set and was overwhelmingly pleased with the results! Toya and I spoke about follow up visits, I paid and left. Later that evening, I received an email from Toya with hair care tips and suggested products. She totally took care of me and I will absolutely continue going to her to guide me through this journey! Excellent customer service and she is truly a talented professional! Thank you, Toya!

Myra has a professional intelligent approach to hair care. She is exactly who I was looking for…read more She shows a depth of knowledge in natural hair, she's extremely gentle and her vibes are very peaceful. Looking to enhancing my hair's care and style for a long time to come.

I had the absolute pleasure of working with Caryn for two photo shoots, and she completely blew me…read moreaway both times. Her styling was flawless, creative, and exactly what I needed to feel confident in front of the camera. I'm usually very hesitant to let anyone trim my hair--but Caryn earned my trust, and I'm so glad she did. The trim was perfect. She's not only incredibly skilled, but also has a warm, caring personality that makes you feel instantly comfortable. Caryn listens, understands your vision, and brings it to life with precision and artistry. She gave my hair exactly what it needed, and I already know--I'm not going anywhere else. She's officially my new stylist! If you're in Baltimore and looking for someone who truly knows hair and cares deeply about her clients, Caryn at Drylands Salon is the one. Highly, highly recommend!

Very unprofessional, the black lady seemed like she didn't know what she was doing, and kept…read moreincreasing the price, her demeanor suggested that she didn't want to do my child's hair

I found Brittney on Yelp when she worked at her previous salon. She said I needed a consult…read moreappointment before making an appointment to cut/color my hair. At first I thought it was overkill since I've never had to do that at another salon. Now I know it's because she is a true professional who takes her craft seriously. So of course I moved with her when she decided to set up her own place! Every time I see Brittney she knows exactly what my hair needs. We only need to talk about any new changes I want done. My hair feels and looks amazing every time I leave! I highly recommend seeing her for any of your hair needs.

I've been going to Brittney since her last salon (almost 3 yrs or longer). So when she came to…read moreStellar B since I followed. Now I live in northern VA, but the thought of leaving Brittney gives me so much anxiety. Stellar B salon is cute and cozy. And I've never really had an issue finding street parking either. Brittney is amazing. She is the sort of stylist that listens to clients but will let them know realistic expectations for their hair. She also gets me and knows that I'm not going to spend hours styling my hair, my hair cut reflects that. If I wanted a color/cut that needs constant upkeep, she warns me before we decide what to do. Brittney puts a lot of thought and effort into her work. And I appreciate that so much. She does my balayage, color and haircuts. My hair always looks good. Also my husband has started going to Brittney for his haircuts and she does really well with mens cuts too!

Loved my hair and the service. Everyone was very nice. I went in for a simple wash and style, but…read morewas talked into a trim as well (my hair needed it) and my hair still looks great weeks later. I think I've found my new salon!

Well this place shows that they are just getting into business, maybe they should have waited til…read morethey got more professional staff with more experience. There is never anyone there to answer telephones (this is a business right). I wish my experiment could have been better but not!!. I gave them chance after chance!!. After my trial of makeup which I paid 65$ for it was like pulling teeth to get a contract for the date that I needed to get makeup done. So come to find out that they were no longer available for that date (although you knew the date before I got my trial done and paid for it). Weeks went on finally found another makeup artist in the company that I was content with and still no contract presented or no communication as to what going on. ( I would definitely recommend you get your contract before you leave this place so that your date and stylist/artist will be locked end!!!

I got the Southern Comfort blowout. My hairdresser was incredibly sweet, she smiled the whole time…read moreand did an amazing job. I loved the products they used, and I always appreciate a great blowout. Everyone was so friendly. Parking in front of the store is limited, but there's a large garage right next door. Highly recommend this place!

If you want a quick wash and style for under an hour this is the place to be. I really appreciate…read morehow my stylist is always ready for me as soon as I walk in. The products are decent and I've liked my style each time I go. There's always good music playing and movies on the tv for your entertainment. Ample free parking as well. Def a go to for me when I need something quick and in between styles.