I tried to book a haircut but the receptionist seemed annoyed that I kept asking for times that weren't available (I didn't look up the hours of operation before I called, but he just kept saying no without offering alternatives.) then I was placed on hold to confirm and I waited for 5 minutes in silence before hanging up (they only have a phone number for booking appointments.) I was really excited to try this place --I'm sure the stylists are fine but now I won't bother. read more

Taylor cut my sister and is hair. She did an incredible job and was very nice. This was my first time here and it is now the new regular salon for the entire family. Great experience read more

I really love this place. I came here after the person I saw at BeScene studios canceled on me the day before my graduation when it had been on the books for months (Omg don't go there btw. That's a review for another day). My hair was so damaged, dry, and sad. I saw Bruno who was able to gently remove the old color, and put in a beautiful silvery lavender. I've seen him a bunch since then for haircuts, baliyage (or however you spell it), color, cut and a Brazilian blowout (chemical straightening, NOT the other kind of Brazilian.) I'm always so happy with my services, and they guarantee their work and will correct color if asked within 2 weeks. Bruno is amazing. He always gives me sick (a la 90s parlance) color. I usually get fantasy/unicorn colors and his actually last (which NEVER happens with purple). Plus, he's so nice! Y también, si hablas Español, puedes chismear juntos! Honestly, everyone there is personable and they work as a team. One of their owners, Kao, is very nice and professional, their master colorist, Crystal, has never steered us wrong, and Diana, at the front desk, is a GEM. read more

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Crystal always gives me the best haircuts. Service is always on time. Great salon! Very friendly staff from reception to shampoo to hairdressers. Don't hesitate. Give chaos a try. read more

Very talented hair stylists. I've always been impressed with my hair cut and color. The staff is amazing and very professional. They are warm and friendly. read more

So happy to have found this spot. Beautiful, wide open space with plants, cement and mirrors everywhere; somehow it all works. Crystal was easygoing and knew what to do; I wanted a healthy trim (about 2-3 inches off) and a blow out, which she enhanced with some casual waves curled in that looked great. She was fast without rushing, and very capable. The pricing is fair and I'm totally satisfied. Will definitely return! read more

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Regular customer of crystal's at Choas salon. Great colorist with suggestions & great knowledge.

Medium hair cut - $80 + tip via Venmo. After reading all the reviews, I was excited to go to Chaos for a change. The salon was airy and large. Hair wash was standard, no head massage. When I got in the chair, I asked for something different and was open to suggestion and left it up to the stylist. I ended up leaving the salon with the same style, just a trim. A little bit disappointed as I was looking for some change. I wished we discussed what we planned to do in more detail during the cut or what style would work best for me when I asked for suggestions. It was a good lesson for me. Next time I'll be sure to ask more questions when we cut. read more

Talking about my experience here feels vaguely pornographic. I feel like I should be whispering. But where beautiful heads of Asian hair go, I ignore the complaints of my wallet and follow. And I don't regret a thing. Bring quarters/nickels/dimes for parking meters, and cash for the tip. Although I'm sure they were weirded out by me paying in rolled coins, I'm embarrassed yet glad that they found them useful for their motorcycles' parking meter. I managed to score a spot within shouting distance of the salon. 50 minutes passed between the moment I entered and the moment I left. Mike introduced himself, sat me down in a chair to have a look, and we took a minute to talk about what my limits were and what he thought I should go with. Shampoo guy smiled shyly and got to work. Happy scalp. Censored thoughts. No splashing. Tom's great but Mike is my go-to guy here. Snip snip snip. Very professional and careful work! Mild chitchat about travel, ink, whatever. Mike gave me bangs that were perfect as is and to grow into full sideswept fringe. He reshaped my hair just right for someone like me who's a wash-and-go half the week just to get that extra 15 minutes of sleep. Love the layers, grateful for the advice. Blowout was nice. My hair has awesome texture and body now, and I'm ready to hairflip with the best of them. I'd come back in a heartbeat. read more

I come here all the time, so I know they got style. The vibe is always right. Here we go summer Time, I decided to bring my son with me. They blessed him with a perfect cut for the season, and appropriate swag. Highly recommend this place for a cut if your in the area. Oh and they don't make you go through the website when you call in. (Some places do this) 10 outta 10 read more

Good price and specialist in this salon, I like that atmosphere there! I love this place and recommend it to girls who loves themselves

I have been seeing Tom for a few years now, and I am constantly impressed by his ability to deliver the various styles I've requested. He will also offer his thoughts and creativity making the result of every visit a consistent but unique look. Truly could not ask for better. Additionally the overall vibe of the place is amazing. Everyone on staff is super welcoming, friendly and professional. Decor is eclectic in the best way possible. I cannot recommend this place highly enough!! read more

I've been coming to Chaos for the last 2 years, and I'm thoroughly convinced Suzanne is a hair god. (Not to mention, she's also a sweetheart). She's a magician with color, especially blondes, and always nails it. I always leave feeling good about how my hair looks, more confident than when I arrived, and assured that I'll return. Bruno is also a favorite of mine - he's a gem and is always so friendly and sweet. Here are some photos from my last visit. (Partial highlights and a cut) Thank you Suzanne for the hair glam! I'll be back! read more

Chaos Salon - Partial highlights and a fresh cut - by Suzanne - Hair Salons Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

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After three years of long hair, I was ready for an update. I spent hours reading reviews of area salons and inquiring with friends and strangers for an amazing stylist. After all this chaos, Chaos Salon in Bethesda, MD was my savior. I knew the change I wanted to make so I made an appointment with Chaos owner Cao. On day of transformation, Cao took his time to discuss with me what I had in mind, (short bob cut), made his suggestions then went to work. I found my new stylist! Through the entire transformation, Cao provided me with suggestions and direction on how to manage and maintain my new fantastic haircut. Cao is a kind, talented, enthusiastic attentive gem of a hair stylist. This stands true for all the individuals who played a part with my transformation, from scheduling the appointment to conditioning treatment and hair wash. Chaos is conveniently located across the street from a public parking garage and there are a fair amount of metered street parking too. Tip is preferred via Venmo or cash. read more

Best salon I think I've ever gone to! Easygoing, got exactly what I asked for, very sweet stylist, and a reasonable price. Extra points for the cool artsy interior and great jams. I'm already looking forward to my next haircut! read more

This salon is fantastic!! You will DEFINITELY be in great hands!! The staff is fantastic (thanks again Crystal) and the vibe is super chill. Great experience every time. read more

Went yesterday- mid week - on a whim - was amazed by the ambiance- loved the decor and fun atmosphere and Halloween theme! The staff all looked like they were happy to be there - which is super impressive! But- hands down to Phoung - he was absolutely amazing and his attitude, attention to detail, and his ability to understand exactly what my 13 year old son wanted- without my son saying many words.... Just Amazing! Phoung and Crystal delivered!!! My son walked out of there transformed from a boy who was brave enough to try a new thing ... to a young man full of confidence! Nothing but praises for this amazing group of people! read more

Chaos was the best salon I've ever been too. Everyone made me feel comfortable and was so welcoming. After having my hair completely messed up by another salon, I was seen by Evelyn. She did an AMAZING job! I would recommend her to anyone wanting balayage or any other service. She is very professional, confident and made sure my hair was perfect. My hair had several different colors in it but she made my hair look flawless. I have never left a salon feeling so confident. Thanks so much Evelyn!! I will definitely be back. read more

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Awful, the worst hair salon experience ever... Hands done worst hair cut ever. I booked a hair cut for my two sons. Stylist didn't know how to use scissors but even worse she couldn't handle the razor. After three attempts of begging her to follow our directions we gave up. My son has a half finished bowl cut on top and half lower area is shaved with no taper fade. AVOID! read more

Love this salon and atmosphere! I go to Crystal and she does a great job on my hair. I lots of compliments on the color and cut! read more

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Oh I tell you, I have been searching for a stylist like Mike alllllllllll my life. I have tried self cuts (=comical disaster), bubbles, stylists in taiwan, top stylists in beverly hills, fobby rockville auntie stylists, edgy Japanese stylists, etc... and the words that come to mind are: mediocre. hackneyed. blah. So Mike gets Asian hair. And he gets youthful, fresh, unique styles too. He won't just offer you a bob or the same highlights you've gotten since 9th grade (unless that's what you ask for). And THE very best thing I love about him is that I can plop down in my chair and say "Please take care of thiiiiis" with wild hand gestures circling my head and he'll make my hair beautiful. It's like asking a chef to just cook you whatever he deems delicious and trusting he'll know exactly what to do. He transformed my hair on my birthday last year and today he [patiently] [enthusiastically] accepted my challenge of hot pink ombre hair and added his own artistic flair and made it SO.FREAKIN.PRETTY. i'm giddy like a schoolgirl!!! Oh and everyone at the shop is ridiculously nice and fun to chat with and on a random, useless note, their free coffee is yummy. read more

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Our bridal party (not my wedding) spent what felt like all day Saturday at Chaos with the god of hair, Mike Cao, for up-do's. We already trusted him because we've seen what he can do with scissors, but this past weekend, we were holding our breath to see what he might do to get us ready for this wedding. I showed Mike a picture I found in the latest Martha Stewart Weddings - a simple and understated side bun with sweeping bangs. Mike worked with diligence and precision as he gathered each lock of hair and wrapped it around a focal point behind my right ear. And after about an hour, I felt like I'd been transformed! Check out the picture to see his handiwork hours after it was done. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/xrNy1w_4hK1H8ZYvW5YJ1Q?select=YKRUgPL0dU0ieyB-Kc4C7g The bun held up ALL night - from 10am until I took it out at midnight that night, even after some serious headbanging. :) read more

Chaos Salon - My up-do by Mike @ Chaos! - Hair Salons Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

As good as it gets. You will love it if: - You're not a fan of pretentious, fancy salons - You want very personalized service - You're seeking a superb cut and beautiful highlights or color - Intimate and relaxed setting - Very friendly staff - You want amazing results that won't completely break the bank - You're a fan of Bumble & Bumble products - You want a salon that's guy AND girl friendly I saw Gerard (the owner) a few weeks ago and asked for lowlights and a cut. My blond hair had taken a beating over the summer and was brassy and in desperate need of a classy, new look. What I wanted was something very natural looking and easy to maintain. That's exactly what I got. This was my very first visit to Chaos, but Gerard seemed to "know" exactly what I wanted without me having to give explicit instruction. A few weeks later, my hair still looks fresh and I've gotten compliments on the color. I will be back; as a matter of fact, this is my new salon. I'm ditching my old one because Chaos can't be topped :-) Kudos Gerard. Fellow yelpers... give this fantastic salon a try. This place just rocks. read more

This was my first time here, i booked an appointment for my friend and I originally, but schedules didn't work out so we had to go separately, Toan was an amazing guy. He gave me excellent service and gave me the results I wanted. I came in for a conditioning treatment. I was given advice to maintain treatment and had a great conversation during service. I felt very welcome and appreciated as a customer. So I was confident to recommend and bring my friend here the next day. However it wasn't the same with my friend. She was booked with Thais. My friend wanted her lighten to an light ashy brown. Her hair was originally a hazel brown with black roots, but when the outcome was finished... there was no change in lightness other than her roots. I've attached the before and after pics for my friends service below. I was just disappointed on how one employee can just ruin the entire salon as a whole. My friend even gave her a picture to follow and was clear on willing to pay as much as possible to get the style she wanted in the picture. Overall, I wanted a place where there are talented employees as a whole that I can take my friends to get their hair done with me. Not just one employee. If I'm going to spend a lot of money on my hair, I should be getting the results that is worth the money not waste it. read more

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The worst haircut of my life. I couldn't have easier hair to do, it's long and straight and I just wanted a trim. Thais, my hairdresser, proceeds to "layer" it, and thinned out my hair so much on the bottom while giving me tons of short flyaway hairs up top. What?? It's horrible and will take months to grow out. Now I just have permanent frizz and hair of a million different lengths. I have no idea how a hairdresser could screw up such a simple task. No wonder their women's haircuts are so cheap. Avoid!! read more

once again, chaos salon killing it. I didn't cut my hair for a while after my last review because I wanted to see how long I can grow it out. After whacking a coworker with my ponytail at work and developing tangles behind my neck regularly from the weight of my hair shifting around the elastics, I decided it's time to part ways with waist-length hair and go for something shorter and more manageable. Once again, one of the only times I've ever had a haircut without immediately hating it and having to let it grow onto me. Not only did I get compliments the day after, I still got them a week later everyone noticing my hair. read more

Thais did a FANTASTIC job with my highlights. She is incredibly talented, and my blonde looks so natural. Will be absolutely recommending her and the salon to others!! read more

Bethesda's hidden Gem! I highly recommend Chaos Salon. From the warm welcome I received to the luxurious head massage and hair wash to the expert color consult and cut with Tom was fantastic. Love my new cut and color and the fun friendly atmosphere of the salon. Also the products they use are divine ((Davines?). The inside of the salon is very cool too and worth checking out regardless. also love that no one is pretentious! I will be back! read more

I have been a long time client of Chaos, a great salon in Bethesda. Suzanne has been doing my hair for past few years and I am always thrilled with the results of my cut and color. Suzanne is a color expert and spends the time to give my hair beautiful highlights! Always walk out feeling great! read more

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I was recommended to Chaos salon from a client of mine. I was lucky enough to get an appointment with Thais, she is wonderful so professional, kind and soooo talented!!! She takes her time I never feel rushed. My hair looks amazing the color is beautiful the cut fits my face perfectly, my hair is so healthy!! (I know b/c everyone is complimenting me and I can't stop looking at my hair!!!). Now that I've been seeing Thais consistently I never have a bad hair day! I highly recommend Thais as well as Chaos Salon everyone is so friendly and outgoing. I look forward to seeing her soon! XOXO read more

It was my first time going to a hair salon and so I didn't really know what to expect. I have box dyed dark brown hair that had natural black roots growing out so I decided to dye them light brown. Charged me $140 for nothing. My hair was a tad lighter but not what I wanted. I should of said something but I just wanted to get out of there. The lady said to achieve the look I needed to get highlights. I just wanted light brown hair. read more

I want to start off my saying that Suzanne is the absolute BEST ! This is my second time coming to Chaos salon and I'm so happy I've found the perfect hair stylist. She's totally profesional and understands exactly what I want ! From the color to the hair cut, I couldn't be happier ! Plus the staff is very friendly especially Carmen who helped wash my hair. Thank you again Suzanne :) See you soon! read more

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Very friendly customer service, trendy decor, and always walking away with an awesome cut. They even paid for my parking meter! How cool is that?! read more

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Evelyn is amazing!! I went to see her for a color correct on a poorly done balayage job! Until she brought my hair back to life!! She was very patient and did an amazing job! Thanks Evelyn! read more

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A great salon with wonderful people. They take their work seriously and are true artists and experts!

Amazing staff that knows everything about hair products & obviously cutting hair! No matter who you go see whether if it's Phoung or Tom, they will always have you feeling brand new. Book in advance because they are always booked up. read more

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I'm super picky with my hair and Evelyn (@hairbyevevucic) is the only person allowed to do it since I moved to the area 2 years ago. She's super professional and understands what I want even when I have no idea myself! I used to be really anxious about cutting/dying my long dark hair but I feel comfortable and trust her like no other. The saloon overall is super clean and the staff is nice and friendly! read more

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"Please change my hair so I don't look like a Bethesda Mom". That's really all I said to Tom when I walked in for the first time ever. I've been going to a different salon down the street and have been feeling like no one was listening to my descriptives: "An edgy, funky, bob.....that doesn't look like Kate + 8 from TLC". Tom listened. And he got it. My profile picture is not a current picture of my hair, but my haircut is so BAD ASS and so ME, that I'm completely hooked on Tom and Chaos Salon. I ended up going back for highlights, which of course, Tom rocked the blond highlights just in time for summer. Fantastic job! The actual salon is small, but edgy and cool. If I have the story straight, there are 4 or 5 stylists, and the 3 brothers own the salon, all of them have kids (and love to share pictures!), and all of them will talk to any client in the chair. It's a great vibe, lots of laughs, super friendly, everyone shares stories.....very down to earth. The only reason I'm giving it a 4 is because of the price. And really, most people could probably afford it, but my reality is that I AM a "Bethesda Mom" (the one I bitched about in the opening sentence) with 2 kids and a tight wallet. Haircut was $65 and highlights were $100....if I add in the tips (which I try to give 20%), it gets steep for me. But honestly, most salons in DC are way more expensive, so this is par for the course. Bottom line: These dudes listen to you! If you're looking for a trim or if you're looking for a drastic change (or don't want to look like a mom), this is the place. read more

This was our first time in. We just moved here from NYC and we're anxious to find a good barber for my fiancé. Additionally, this is his final haircut before our wedding in a few weeks and we had anxiety he's get a haircut that wasn't quite right and be stuck with it for photos. As soon as I saw these reviews and the photos left for Thais I knew she'd be perfect. She by far exceeded our expectations and listened to exactly what he wanted. On the way home he said "I'm never going anywhere else I always want her to continue to do it" They were also very kind to work us in same day today so he could have his hair nice for his bachelor party this weekend. Five stars for us! read more

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This salon had me at hello... literally. I was having a hair crisis this morning after a bad dye job at another salon left my hair breaking at the ends. It was horrible! Deciding that since my hair was breaking and needed to be cut I figured I'd get another faux hawk instead of leaving my hair mid-grow out. After searching online I saw that Chaos had some good reviews, so I called the salon and spoke to the seriously fabulous and friendly receptionist (forget her name now) who was very understanding about said hair crisis. I asked her for a stylist who was good at faux hawks and she immediately said "Tom! He is the best." Unfortunately there weren't any appointments open, but she told me to come in and speak to Tom about fixing my hair. And maybe... just maybe... he could see me today in between appointments. I came in an hour later, spoke with Tom and after he finished with his client at the time I was sitting in his chair getting my hair cut. Even though I was a walk-in, Tom listened to my concerns and what I was looking to get out my hair. He even gave me some suggestions for different ways to style it. Long story short... I love my hair! It looks awesome, and I will definitely be back again. :) read more

Chaos Salon - Faux Hawk by Tom - Hair Salons Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland