Happy ... was able to get a last mile minute appointment... not a lot of fussing, just a nice stylish cut and plan on going back !

*Update 4/28/18 After much back and forth they finally agreed to refund half the money, for which I'll give them an extra star. I still believe a full refund would've been the right thing to do, but you pick your battles. I appreciate the attempt to make this right although it still seems somewhat half-hearted. 4/27/18 Please look up "Zhen Lin" on yelp to see my review of the stylist who did my hair and more pics of the highlights she gave me. There was obviously a major misunderstanding. Why on earth anyone would want super blonde highlights on top of dark brown hair in 2018 is beyond me. This is not at all what I asked for. I asked for a natural looking balayage and showed Zhen literally four different pictures of examples I liked. I expressed that I really wanted the hair to look natural, blended and not ombre'd or striped. Both Zhen and the manager refused to try to make it right when I expressed my disappointment in my hair. Neither offering to help fix it, nor a refund. I had to pay $250 for something that was the opposite of what I wanted. After begging in person for them to help, I left another pleading phone message tonight for them to help me fix this mess, or refund my money as I can only imagine what a color correction will cost at another salon. I absolutely hate writing bad reviews about people and wouldn't have posted this if I didn't feel completely swindled, disrespected and brushed aside. I'm really hoping they'll get back to me, and I'll update this review if they decide to do the right thing. In the meantime, I'm beyond disappointed and disgusted! read more

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I got a haircut I'm very unhappy with here. Gregory and I talked ahead of time and seemed to be on the same page (trim the bottom, add some wispy bangs, that's it). Instead I ended up with a LOT of layers all over and lots of bangs. It felt quite rushed even though no one else was there. For example, he didn't check where I part my hair, just parted down the middle and started cutting. He also never introduced himself. I didn't say anything about the haircut at the time because I thought maybe I could go home and style it myself and feel better, but it never improved. It made me look ten years older. read more

Allure Hair Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I live in Leesburg Virginia, and it is worth every min in the car to get to Allure Hair Salon. I have used Sammy for 30+ years. Sammy gives the best hair cuts and is a Master at Color! YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!!!!!!! read more

Allure Hair Salon - Never a disappointment going to Allure Salon and Sammy! - Hair Salons Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I cannot say enough great things about Allure. I've been going to Sammy for many years. First out of convenience because my work was located in the same building. Now my work is no longer in the same building, I still go to Allure. Sammy and Gregg, the two owners are always pleasant, friendly and professional. Over the years, I have had many different hair styles with Sammy and he has always done a superb job. Now, I just pretty much let him decide what to do with my hair, and if I may say so, it always looks good. Thanks Allure for the great hair cuts, and an enjoyable visit each time. read more

I'm still raving about my haircut after 6 weeks - and it's already time for the next one! I have really (read: VERY REALLY) thick hair. So thick that I have had to get by wearing an over-sized baseball cap for years... and I made out 'okay' seeing as I worked mostly from home. Well, that situation changed, and I needed a fix and quickly! --- More background (can skip over): I have had 'pros' try to tame my unruly hair from Africa to the US... and yet, no success. My last few haircuts were in Atlanta and Seattle, and yet to no avail, to the point where I settled for the local supercuts and went with what I call a 42 (No. 4 on the top, No. 2 on the sides). I've been doing this for more than 10 years at least. --- Being a newbie in town, and not knowing anyone really... I turned to my long and well serving friend, Yelp, who always seems to know a thing or two about most places. It was a Friday, I had no appointment and there were only 5 reviews (read: HIDDEN GEM). They graciously squeezed me in over lunch with this guy called Sammy (read: Hair Artist Genius - in any order really fast). Sammy worked his magic (no kidding, and without a wand) and transformed my hair into the most manageable, well behaved head of hair I have ever head (pun intended). We also took photos because I was in disbelief, and was afraid the Cinderella effect would vanish that night. The haircut was there to stay and stay it did! I'll post some before | after pics. to hit the point home! Cheers to your experience! read more

Skip this place if you want a blowout. The salon is not prepared for the typical blowout like Drybar is. The technician told me my hair was dry and then charged me $25 to add conditioner. read more

Love SAMMY & Greg!! They are both nice as can be and everyone that came into the salon while SAMMY was working his magic on me....left smiling and happy! They make you feel like family from the first visit! During my many years in the Northern VA/DC area, I have tried numerous stylists & colorists and can honestly say this is the first time a month later..even two...I am still overjoyed with the results and look forward to going back!! Have finally found my happy 'hair' place! read more

horrible head of expensive highlights by greg. had to pay a lot of $$ to hve it fixed elsewhere. before pic below is after 1 session w greg. would not return. the after pic was done elsewhere to fix a sloppy job. read more

Allure Hair Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

First of all, I really appreciated the ease of booking an appointment a little last minute- I was fit in near closing time on a week day and was worried the stylist would rush, but needed a haircut badly. I needn't have worried. Gregory was recommended to me by a friend and has a great reputation with others we know. I can see why! He took the time to evaluate not just the crazy, thick, somewhat neglected and abused head of hair I arrived with, but also paid attention to my size, features and facial shape in order to recommend the best cut for me. It was refreshing to get a consultation from someone who obviously knew what he was doing, and cared about the overall look and health of my hair. He then performed his magic and gave me just what I wanted: eliminating the unhealthy hair, while thinning it out non-destructively, adding shape, soft layers, volume and nice framing while not sacrificing too much length. Gregory did this all while remaining friendly, conversational and fun but not distracted. I loved that he didn't complain about my hair (believe me this has happened). It was reasonably priced for what he accomplished, and so worth it. I even went with leave-in conditioner he used and suggested, and I never do that. The only thing I would warn you all about, but is becoming more common, is they only take cash for tips- luckily I had some. Location is easy to find and metro-accessible. I now have happy healthy hair again. My boyfriend liked it too! I definitely recommend, and finally found a stylist around here I think I can stick with. read more

Every salon I've been to had some decorum, some sense of good professional manners. For one, every single hair stylist who's worked on my hair, had the good sense to ask me what I wanted. And for sure, until I walked through Allure's doors, none of them had had the gall to spend 15 minutes trying to convince me that what I wanted was interfering with the integrity of their company. Please. Integrity means moral and ethical principles. We are talking a hair style... we are not talking social justice. I can't believe Allure's hubris is so unrestrained that they would carry it into a yelp comment of my initial review. Hair is subjective. It's about self-esteem and personal taste. 40 years of experience should make you aware of that. What I like on my head should not offend a company so much, but it does, which was exactly why both of my hair stylists dug their heels into the ground and refused to give me the decency of my own subjective feeling about my hair. They didn't just refuse service, they refused to concede that my opinion was legitimate. Like I had a choice in my own hair. According to Allure, my own personal feeling about my hair was "lacking integrity." I don't think Allure understands the word hubris, but they have it to a point where they can no longer see that they are in a customer service industry -- they're there to make people happy, not impose their own "40 year" prejudice and judgments on their clients. I didn't walk in the door at 10:30 on a Saturday morning to be judged... but I was. Get over yourself, Allure. Any professional sense you had is being dwarfed by your opinions of self-grandeur. read more

I signed up for Yelp just to write this review. I got my hair cut and colored by Sammy and he did an AMAZING job! I've never received so many compliments on my hair before. I went from a long, thin, yellow blonde to a perfect light blonde long bob! I came in with a picture of a very light blonde and Sammy made it look natural and beautiful. I've always had longer hair and he cut it just above the shoulders and it is the most flattering cut I've ever had! He took his time and made sure every piece was perfect. You can tell he takes pride in the haircuts! I am notorious for switching salons, but I have finally found my place to go. Thank you Sammy!! read more

After my stylist of several years moved, I was stuck with trying to find a new stylist. Everyone I went to was just collecting a pay check. They were NOT stylists. As a result I had bad hair. I colored it myself, I let it grow too long, it didn't have a style it just was blah. My friend recommend Gregory to me and I made an appointmet for the very next day. I will say up front that I am a person who needs people to be blunt with me. Straight forward, no sugar coating. Gregory sat me down and immediately let me know, kindly! that I need a makeover. He told me exactly what to do, what to use, how to style it... and for the love of god, never color my own hair again. He worked magic! He knew exactly what I needed and quickly transformed by drab hair into something I love! And I have gotten endless compliments on how fantastic my hair is. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! Now that I have a true stylist, I will stay on top of my appointments! read more

After two years, I am never disappointed after a visit to Gregory. This place is such a hidden gem.

Have been getting my hair done by the same person 10 years & had to switch when i moved. Needless to say, I'm picky about who does my hair! But Sammy did a fabulous job. I went in with an idea of what i wanted but he made suggestions for what would look best for me & it was amazing!! They also fit me in the same week i called to schedule an appointment. Definitely recommend them! read more

Hidden Jem! Best hair cut I have gotten since living in the DC metro area. It was a little pricey for the cut but....the great customer service and "hair advice" and styling lessons made the price worth it and more! Very friendly owners - HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

Gregory is amazing. He gave me the best dye job I've ever had, and really listened to what I wanted to do. That was huge for me; I've been trying to find the right hair stylist for years and he really took the time to make my hair look the way I wanted. He was so knowledgeable, funny, and relaxed, and it was an overall great experience. I made my appointment thinking I wouldn't have my hair done for a week or two at least, and they were able to get me in that day: another bonus! I would recommend this place to anyone. This is actually the first time I've ever written a yelp review, but I decided to write one today because I am so genuinely happy with the experience. I'm so grateful I found them. read more

The most uneven and inconsistent haircut I've ever had. Would have asked for him to fix it but didn't know where to start and didn't have the time after an hour of a scissor fade. Ever step of this was bad from scheduling to walking out. read more

This was my first time at Allure Hair Salon and I was not disappointed! I was greeted immediately when I came in and Gregory was able to squeeze me in last minute! We discussed hair cut / style options and he definitely knows what he's doing. It was a great experience because Gregory was very kind, professional, and personable. The quality of his work was exceptional-- my hair turned out great! It was everything I was looking for to update my look. Thanks for a fantastic experience! :) read more

I specifically asked for Gregory after reading all of the great reviews and was not disappointed. He had a few options he had in mind for me and we decided to go with the one that was most drastic a change. His enthusiasm and excitement about trying something new made the experience that much more enjoyable. It's a very relaxed environment and you could tell he had be doing this for awhile and was very good at it. His flattery didn't hurt either :P Definitely on the more pricey end than I'm used to but I thought it was totally worth it! :) read more

This is by far the best salon I've been to in Northern Virginia. Sammy and Gregory are both artists. My hair has never looked so good. Where ever I go people always ask who did my hair. I highly recommend them both whether you are doing something simple or are experimenting. You'll leave looking fabulous. read more

Went to them to cut off about 3 inches of hair and get some highlights - they are TOP NOTCH!! Ask for Sammy, he did an excellent job :) Everything is done quickly and everyone is very nice! read more

That's debatable I thought Sammy would've retired by now what is he like 70 years old, I used to work there but there was a hairdresser that was very jealous of me and the relationship between Sammy and him was kind of weird and if I knew it came down to it that it would've been me instead of him so I decided that it was best for me to leave even though I really loved working for Sammy, I am now retired I built a new home in Rehobeth and I am now 65 years old and I am the grandfather of 16 grandchildren and two great granddaughters, I am totally retired from hairdressing now I just thought Sammy would've retired by now but good that he still working I miss it sometimes but I'm enjoying retirement!!!!!! I worked for Sammy in my early 40s I was a hairdresser for 47 years and I kept most of my clientele for 20 years until I am retired, I now suffer from multiple sclerosis.And a lot of my clients retired to Florida . Best of luck to Sammy and Gail . They're really nice people it's just the jerk that was working there when I was there that I left just to know I think of them often but then Sammy didn't really fight for me to stay either. read more

Gregory has been cutting my hair for over 3 years. Not only does my hair look great everytime, but it grows out beautifully too. As long as Gregory is cutting hair, I'll never go anywhere else! read more

Gregory gave me a great haircut for $30, which is cheaper than many other hairstylists I've been to, and just a little more than barber shops. Gregory was really nice and took the time to find out what i wanted. I gave me the exact haircut I wanted. I really recommend them! read more

Best hair cut and color in 20 years of moving around the globe! Gregory and Sammy are the best!

Sammy is an artist of the Highest order and will always give you the finest service available in the high-end salon industry, from coloring to style. He is simply the best. Anyone else I have tried or visit out of convenience (close to work or home), can't begin to compare to his talent, and his true passion for what he does is evident throughout your visit. Magnifique Sammy! read more

I've consistently gotten amazing service and great hair cuts at Allure. Greg and Sammy are both personable and skilled at their craft. And the price is super reasonable for their talent and location. read more

For years I've gone to salons all over the DC / NoVA area, and have paid a lot of money for my hair to be ruined or at best have had mediocre results at most other places. I have fine, light brown hair that's delicate and needs an artist to pull off the blonde I go for. Also, I was really looking for someone who could give me something other than the boring Katie Couric / soccer mom / politician hairstyles that you find everywhere around this area. Gregory is a master of color and makes me look like a rock star every time - he gets me the most gorgeous blondes that perfectly complement my skin tone, and without damaging my hair. He's super fun to talk to and somehow remembers everything about me every time I come in. I'm a terrible planner but he often gets me the day I call or within a few days. He's the only one I trust with my hair! I'm leaving for the west coast soon, wish I could bring him with me :(! read more