Grit Studio and owner Kris Clark are incredible! Every service is provided with full consultation…read more and the client's vision in mind! I have been a client of the Salon for four years and continue to be completely satisfied and amazed of the results! Kris continues to study to perfect her craft! Having mature hair, I decided to get extensions. The color, technique, style are perfection! There's a reason she is the small business woman of the year, and the best salon in Old Town Alexandria! Looking for an incredible Salon, stylist/colorist and products and makeup that are simply healthy for you and your hair? Grit Studio is for you!!

When you find a hair and makeup artist you love, you've hit the jackpot. Kris, owner of Grit Studio…read morein Alexandria, is a stylist I can count on any time I book. I've seen Kris for about the past year for blowouts and makeup applications for a variety of events, photo shoots and theater performances. Kris listens carefully to the service you want. Whenever I've shown reference photos, she re-creates them flawlessly. With makeup, I love the lash application she includes and the long-staying wear of the makeup products she applies. She's also extremely efficient, and after the first visit, she perfected my look and made each subsequent appointment easy, quick and simple. I recently visited for a headshot package she offered, where a professional photographer took new photos in her studio after I received hair and makeup treatment. I really appreciated Kris during the shoot, as she offered tips for posing and even touched up my hair and clothing to help me get the perfect shots. Her vast experience as an editorial stylist and big event artist (weddings, glam, etc.) has really provided her with an expert eye that made the photo shoot even more successful. If you're looking for hair and makeup you can trust to look great, I'd highly recommend Kris in Alexandria.

Gina is an Talented Stylist and Colorist! She always knows what will look best for me. I receive…read moreconstant compliments on my hair from family, friends and neighbors. Absolutely love the location and the peace and quiet that comes with a one chair salon. She also has the best products! I am loving the Oligo backlight 18 in 1 Hair Beautifier and Oligo Nourishing Conditioner. These products are helping to maintain my color longer and also keep my hair healthy with styling.

Blown away! Gina is AMAZING! She listens to what you want and then executes the cut flawlessly…read moreand professionally. I highly recommend Alexandria Hair Lounge!

I have long, thick hair that's curly in the back, wavy on the top, and straight in the front. Yes,…read moreit's a tad confused. I'm happy to say that the owner is a master at cuts, and my hair is always done to perfection. It takes true talent to cut hair like mine, and I couldn't be happier. The salon is a small, privately owned boutique, and I'm usually the only one there (with the exception of her adorable puppy on occasion). My only annoyance is the extremely limited parking.

Went into salon with the advice from Yelp! What a success I…read morelove Margaret!!!! Kind sweet and caring she did an amazing job with my old hair!! And the therapy was an additional bonus

I'm sure Heba will post the before and after photos she sent me but I visited Heba on Saturday and…read moregot the Deva Curl Cut. I know absolutely nothing about hair and let her know I was just starting my hair care journey so when I got into her salon she was able to steer me in the right direction of where I needed to be. Off the bat - she is a by text ONLY appointment based small business. I was a little scared about this at first because I've never sought services in this way but this totally paid off! When you book your appointment she lets you know her policies. When you park on the street she is located inside of Salon JC and I definitely recommend logging onto the wifi before you enter her specific salon! It's a cute one person salon room that felt very intimate but not suffocating. It's nicely lit by natural lighting as she has a nice big window on her side of the salon. My hair was extremely dead as you can see from the first picture but the second one is my natural hair after the cut. My hair based off of my length and thickness was $170 w/o tip and I don't regret a penny. I would definitely come back to her for future services that I need! Thank you Heba :)

Heba is a curly hair pro! She knew exactly how and what to cut while listening to my concerns. Gave…read moreexcellent haircare advice. will definitely be going back for all of my haircuts!

This was my first time at Heather Squires hair and I saw Abby as Heather was booked. I'm glad I…read moredid! She was amazing. After years of going to over priced and average to really poor hair cut or highlight experiences in Alexandria, I spent some time to look at reviews and selected Health Squires. Abby is new to the salon, but she knows what she is doing. She was really welcoming and listened to what I wanted and did not want. She made recommendations for color highlights and I felt comfortable in her guidance. She took her time to get to know me and my lifestyle (hair maintenance program too!) and made the right recommendations. My hair turned out amazing. She was creative and cut my hair for a refresh look. The salon is clean and nice and I felt relaxed and comfortable. Good vibe! A big change from a well known North Old Town studio where the stylist did not ask me one question, had a mean glare on her face the whole time and overcharged me for a simple cut. I will most certainly be back to see Abby!

After living in the DMV for nearly a year, I have been to several salons and have walked away…read moredisappointed each time. This past time, I really took my time reading reviews and landed on Heather Squires and, specifically, Abby, and I couldn't be happier I did. From the moment I walked in, Abby had my back. She went to work fixing my highlights, and in the process, my life? Lol. She is the coolest person, and it was an absolute treat to spend my Saturday with her. The coloring was fabulous, as was the cut. I will be returning!

Great service all around. I get really nervous about my hair and they exceeded my expectations. My…read morehair dresser was Ms. Aniya. If you have curly hair. She's awesome!

I've been going to the Laboratory for a few years now, and the overall vibe has been consistently…read morewarm, welcoming, and fun. I followed one of the stylists, Sofia, here from another salon and have absolutely loved every visit. The salon specializes in color, but the quality of haircuts I get here has really surpassed anywhere else I've been. All the other stylists I've interacted with here have been delightful and kind, and although I'm super loyal to Sofia, from watching their work I wouldn't hesitate to book one of them if needed. Also, the Halloween and Christmas decor here is not to be missed, seriously a real selling point and something I look forward to seeing every year.

I rarely get haircuts because I'm lazy, don't like small talk, and get anxious about meeting new…read morepeople. I haven't met a stylist who I click with, so all my haircut appointments are one-and-done with stylists. Until recently, when I had the pleasure of visiting Cassie at Luna & Sol Hair Co. for a hair appointment, I can confidently say that she is one of the most talented hairstylists I have ever had the pleasure of working with. When I walked into the salon, Cassie's warm and friendly personality immediately put me at ease. The conversation with her flowed naturally; it felt like I was getting a haircut from a friend. Throughout the appointment, Cassie showed remarkable knowledge and expertise in hair care and styling. She took the time to listen to my needs and preferences and offered some fantastic suggestions based on her extensive experience. Her attention to detail was awe-inspiring, and she ensured every aspect of my hair was perfect before I left the salon. In the end, the result was nothing short of spectacular. I am so grateful to have found such an excellent hairstylist in Cassie. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a fantastic hair-styling experience!

Looking for an amazing hair stylist? Check out Luna & Sol and book an appointment with Cassie- you…read morewon't regret it! First of all, Cassie is one of the sweetest people ever. She is so kind, warm, genuine and will make you feel so comfortable and like you've been friends for years. She is funny and great at making conversation too. Cassie is a pro at all types of hair- she specializes in curly and blonde hair but she was also able to work wonders on my super long, thick, and overall "blah" Asian hair. She gave me a "lived in" haircut with an undercut which is the perfect lazy girl haircut- somehow my hair now looks great straight out of the shower and air dried and I don't need to style it at all! It has volume and shape and I've gotten a ton of compliments. Plus it looks good in a ponytail since it isn't just stick straight. Not sure what she did but she sure worked her magic! I'm used to my hair being super straight but now I have a tiny bit of a wave. Luna & Sol salon is so beautiful and Instagram perfect. It is small with just two hair stylists (Julie is super sweet as well) but it is so artistically and tastefully decorated. And they have drinks and snacks! Also they have a fun selfie station with a backdrop and flattering ring light so you can take amazing pictures of your new cut to show off to your friends. Would 100% recommend, especially to my fellow asians who struggle finding a stylist who gets Asian hair!

Cynthia was absolutely amazing from start to finish. This was my first time with her, and she truly…read morewent above and beyond for me. She even fit me in on a Sunday when she normally doesn't work because I told her how badly I needed my extensions done. That alone meant so much, especially since she's booked out until summer She spent over 9 hours on my hair and never rushed a single step. I came in needing a serious color correction, and she nailed it perfectly. The color came out even better than I imagined. She also did a smoothing treatment and installed my extensions flawlessly. What really stood out is how much she cares. She walked me through a home routine to keep my hair as healthy as possible, which I really appreciated. It was a full, all-day experience, and she handled everything like the seasoned professional she is. I am so glad I found her and will absolutely be back

I went in for my highlight touch up and a deep conditioner. As always, it was seamless.read more