The boutique is very clean and inviting. Every visit is always pleasant and informative. The hair…read moreis of EXCELLENT quality and I have been able to use the same RAW Indian hair for TWO years. It still kept its luster and wave. Although I have bought many bundles since then, its good to have quality hair in your stash. HWC has found a loyal customer for life.

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I started going to Whitney in July and she has been taking care of my hair. She uses style seat to…read morebook and never has you in there all day. I do mostly extension maintenance . Her washes are dreamy. I've become a weekly client.

Whitney did a phenomenal job on my hair. I got on StyleSeat after my greys were driving me to…read moredistraction and picked someone by geographic region as opposed to actual reviews because my commute is atrocious. Whitney popped up. She's conveniently located on Branch Avenue less than 10 minutes from the metro where I park to go into DC everyday. I made the appointment and confirmed online. I arrived on time and she offered to let me sit in the kitchen to finish the food I'd brought. She did have a head in her chair at the time, but I wasn't over surprised. It was a cold, rainy Thursday evening. She got me in quickly and shampooed and conditioned me herself to sit under the dryer (of course) and then she quickly wrapped one client before me and got me in the chair. All-in-all I was out in under 2-1/2 hours and I consider that a complete win. My hair was LAID and I absolutely loved my curls. Whitney does an excellent job with natural hair. I don't need a whole silk press because my hair, while curly, is fine (3c/4a) but she still did a good job of determining the heat setting from my iron (I always bring my own now) and was willing to use my heat protectant, which I appreciated. 10/10

Easy to schedule an appointment. Professional and friendly atmosphere . Clean environment, and, the…read moretwo proprietors are wizards on styling hair!! I needed a backup stylist and I'm so lucky to have found Nita. I'm always satisfied when I leave the shop!

Sadly a bad experience. I found them online, called ahead regarding natural hair braid down. I…read moreultimately felt I would've had to teach every part of my service to get it done to licensed standard. Of course I don't want to offend so I can't do that, instead "trust" their process. The issues: 1. My wash was not to standard. I did a scratch test & under my nails showed a lot of buildup still. A scalp should be clean after a wash. I told the girl not to be shy to scrub my scalp...I was only saying it once; I don't think she is licensed. 2. The braid down was horrendous, questionable, laughable. She "finished" and one braid was sticking out on one side, another braid on the other. I asked why didn't she connect all the braids as we agreed - that's how you protect the hair. She said "I tried but.." at that point I'm like you never tell a client you "tried but" there's no way she's licensed and should be doing hair. The braiding she did was loose also fuzzy & not clean. She gets flustered and turns me to tell the owner. The moment I ask the owners name (Mahogany btw) the owner became defensive even though I smiled relaxed just hoping for understanding & a solution. The "expert braider" is sent over to help. She says she can sew or crochet my loose natural braids into the other natural braids. I was confused as I'd NEVER heard that so asked clarifying questions which seemed to frustrate them. Totally over complicating a simple braid down lol. LSS she undos my entire braid down I noticed...mind you I had somewhere to be so without asking we reached hour 3 of a simple wash/natural braid on jaw length hair!!! Tired of the back n forth, misunderstanding, & pride/embarrassment they were all unnecessarily conveying I let her continue with the odd silence filling the air. She crochets my own hair and end pieces are sticking out its fuzzy I said I wasn't happy. 3. I got a trim. The blowout for the trim was not stretched straight and the owner proceeded to clip ends in that puffy state. The brushing of my hair felt rough throughout the trimming process. I've never had someone trim hair in that state. 4. The defensiveness, lack of listening to care therefore lack of comprehension, and pride was so not what I hoped when this is the exact persona ppl place on all black women/bwob that gives us a bad rep. I felt uncomfortable by the back n forth explaining and answering then the wild questions after "Do you want oil? Do you want oil sheen?" Would you seriously not oil a clients scalp as part of service how is that not standard? I had already noted my hair feeling dry. then before I even got out the chair the first girl had my payment on screen $58 asking how I'm paying when the expert braider turns my chair around. Terrible service handling. They can't handle constructive experiences which means they're no good for business. I cannot recommend.

I love this salon, they serve great customer service and so friendly. I've gotten the microlinks…read moreand many blowouts. They have gotten my hair healthy and sooo long. Would definitely recommend:)

I will not be returning. The prices are NOT consistent and very over priced. I was charged $60 for…read moreremoval of links that Suma installed herself. I was and still am completely turned off by this sneaky gesture. You will lose good loyal clients like this. I hear so many complaints regarding over charging. Poor customer retention efforts at it's finest.

On this day after Thanksgiving I am thankful for Maria. I've been growing my hair back and haven't…read morehad it straightened in over 2 years but after back to back braids I knew I needed a trim. I took my soft locs out and then searched Yelp for something with good reviews that was close to me and open and came across this salon. The salon is cute, spacious and clean. Maria was working by herself today but God knew I needed my hair done so she was finishing up someone as I walked in and had me at the shampoo bowl within 10 minutes. She scratched my scalp good with the shampoo and massaged my scalp with the conditioner. Then off to her chair. This was the first time I have ever had a blow out at a Dominican salon with no pain! The pain and feeling like my hair was being burned was why I stopped getting my hair straightened. She blew me out then flat ironed it before giving me a trim and sent me on my merry way in just over an hour. To note, 3 people walked in at different points of me getting my hair done. She greeted them and let them know that there would be a wait because she was alone. They all agreed to wait and she did not rush through my hair to get to the next client. She said it was just her because no one wanted to work after the holiday so I'm hoping it's better staffed on a normal day when it will be inevitably more busy because I definitely plan on returning.

For anyone new searching, they have closed. On the bright side there is a new dominican salon in…read morethe plaza right next door to it. And they do really good work as well!

I've been a loyal customer at this salon for over 10+ years, and I can't recommend it highly…read moreenough! Evelyn,is like family to me. Her talent and attention to detail are unmatched, and the quality of service is something you won't find anywhere else. I actually drive over an hour for my appointments, and it's always worth the trip. If you're looking for a place that makes your sew in become one with you with an welcoming atmosphere, this is it! Thank you, Evelyn, for all the years of fantastic service!

Evelyn, hands down, is the best weave and extension stylist. I cannot count the number of times…read morepeople have had to do a double take when I told them I had a weave with full closure. They all said it looked like my real hair. She guides her clients and provides suggestions on where and from whom to get the best quality hair. Not to mention, my weaves have always lasted 3 months. I havent been to another stylist and don't plan on it any time soon. FIVE STARS!

Do not shop here. The items are UNSEALED BEFORE you even buy it so if you try to return it you…read morecan't because of a clause in the return policy. My mother bought an item and left it in the vehicle overnight, tried to return it the NEXT day and they told her she couldn't return it because it's UNsealed which is exactly how she purchased it. Make sure the item is SEALED BEFORE purchasing!

Well stocked place! They always have what I'm looking for. This one lace tint spray i could not…read morefind ANYWHERE, they had on hand!

I took a leap of faith today and decided to get color--a really noticeable one. I am absolutely…read moreimpressed with Amanda B.'s work as my stylist. Not only does she style, she focuses on the growth of my natural and healthy hair. I can tell that she customizes styling and treatments. I will continue to refer my friends and family to her.

From the owner: Color, cuts, natural hair, blowouts, and other styling needs.read more

MGM - LUXURY & TRANQUILITY!!! From the moment I walked in, it was pure peace and pampering. Every…read moredetail. The aroma, the service, the ambiance, was absolute perfection. If you have been needing a reset, this is your sign to RUN and book that spa day. And did I forget to mention, that your parking is Valeted?!?

We came here as a part of a promo through our credit card where we got 2 spa passes for the price…read moreof one and we had a nice, relaxing time here. We just moved to Alexandria so we wanted to check out what this is like in case we want to come back. Our spa pass included a mimosa and access to their outdoor pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, and relaxation lounges. There were also snacks and teas in the lounges. They also provide you with a locker, sandals, and a robe, and all the towels you'd ever need. The outdoor pool was fairly small but there were several places to sit outside with umbrellas so we enjoyed our time there with the view. The sauna was like the saunas in most gyms so I didn't spend much time there but I enjoyed the steam room for sure. The only reason I'm docking a star is that I don't think the spa pass was worth the $100pp it would have been normally, as the amenities were pretty standard and the women's locker room was pretty small. It def makes sense being in the MGM resort and can be great for guests but I'd rather spend my money at a standalone spa like King Spa that had more unique offerings. Still was a great day though and great to know this is right there in case we wanted to come back or try a massage etc.

Stay away if you are booking on line and need a short haircut. after booking a week in advance I…read moredrove there, found parking, and walked to my appointment, only to be told they couldn't take me, even with an appointment, since my hair was short and on line I booked for a long haircut. Appointment was confirmed. There is nothing on their on line booking for a short haircut. I've been a client at this place for years and am so angry at them right now that I booked another appointment at another place recommended. I'm sure my haircut will be just as good or better, and cheaper.

Lucia is one of the best stylists I've ever been to and her color-sense is always perfect.read more