Last month, Samantha did my hair - added layers, bangs, and began the process of going back to a blonde balayage. She was sooo attentive to my needs for my curly hair and extremely personable to talk with and get to know. Her energy is wonderful! She was so sweet about wanting to do more for her curly clients, and asked to try out some styling techniques she had seen online. She really went the extra mile for me, which is rare to find in a stylist in this area. My hair came out great, and I can't wait to go back in September for my second lightening session. Thank you! read more

Always great service with great people!! Highly recommend going to Karlee. So slay!!!

I can't rave about this salon enough. All the stylists are warm, patient, and very skilled at what they do. I had Julie and Jessica each do different balayage on my hair. They cut my hair and did a balayage. I am always super happy with their work. They always take their time and really take their time to get to know what hair style/color you want. read more

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To start out strong: I had a great experience here. I have been on the lookout for a 'forever salon' since moving to the area in 2021. I have tried a few different salons that just didn't quite work out. But at this particular salon I saw Kelly, a more experienced stylist, and asked for a haircut with lots of layers using a photo of mine from a couple years ago as reference. She expertly and efficiently gave me what I asked for. She (and the other staff I interacted with) were professional, but fun and gave me a good impression of the business. I have already booked my next appointment and look forward to going back. read more

I went to Ashleigh Forrester for the first time today and she took my drab blah blonde to another level! Love my hair and have already scheduled my next appointment! read more

This salon is TOP CLASS. Everything is done with excellence ! You can clearly see they are educated on new techniques and cutting!

Absolutely amazing experience! Ashleigh does blonde well and was very professional. I don't feel like I was taken advantage of price-wise like pretty much everybody else out there right now. Love this salon! read more

I moved back to Georgia after having been away for over a decade and was needing some TLC for my hair. I have had some really awful experiences with cuts here before so I did some research. Well, I decided to give Hair Smithsonian a go because they like to play with colors and I couldn't be more pleased! I have found my salon! I am super happy with my cut. read more

I had the most beautiful experience today at Hair Smithsonian. I was a walk-in came from out of town. They took me in and everyone was so friendly and nice. They are a five star Hair Salon with excellent service. Becca did a fantastic job and made me feel special. I would recommend them to all my friends and family. read more

I can't believe how beautiful my hair is thanks to Kaylee. I read the reviews and decided that I would try a new salon. Well I could not be happier that I did. I asked the receptionist to give me a stylist that could give me natural looking blonde highlights. She made me an appointment with Kaylee and I am seriously blown away by my hair. I thought I would have to drive to Atlanta because I have just been so unhappy with every other salon south of town. Nice salon, great hairdresser I will be back. read more

Ok, so a couple of years ago, I moved back to the south side, after living in Cobb County for about 10 years. One of the most stressful things about my move, was having to give up my colorist/stylist. I'm very particular about my color. Not so much my cut, as I have long straight hair that's fairly simple to style. I spent a few weeks just asking around and honestly I didn't get many leads! I think it's crazy for an area (Henry Co.) this big, not to have more classy salons, but then again, we don't even have a proper mall, or a free standing 'avenue type' place to shop! My next step was to think WAY back to when I used to go to this cute, little salon just off the square in McDonough, called Hair Smithsonian. It turns out, it's under new ownership and it's moved to a quiet little street, just off the main drag in (old town) Locust Grove. I called them up and Kelly (y'all, she does hair now, and she's awesome) answered. I ran my story by her, and she thought it best if I came in to see Kristin. Kristin the owner...not to be confused with the lovely Krystin M. whom is also a stylist there. : ) I take my boys to Krystin M. They sit super still for her. I think because she's drop dead gorgeous, and they're in a trance. : ) Anyway, by the time my appointment rolled around (only a few days after I called them), my hair was a mess. It was summertime, so it was damaged and my roots were so grown out that it looked like an oil spill with traces of gray all mixed in. Not my best look. ; ) I brought Kristin one pic of my hair on a good day, that showed what my color was supposed to look like. We chatted for a minute, and she was off to mix up some color. When she was done with my hair, I almost cried. I couldn't believe how well she matched up my colors (yes, I have to have two!) and how good my hair looked! Even now, two years later, I still leave there in total awe of her work. My hair takes forever (2 1/2 hrs.) even with someone as skilled as Kristin doing it, so she blocks extra time for my appointment. You would think with my coloring taking up so much time, her having to do two colors, her cutting my hair and blowing it out, that it would cost me a fortune, every 9 weeks. Nope!! I've been getting the same thing done to my hair for years and I've been to a lot of different salons, including Van Michael's. The only time it's ever been cheaper than Hair Smith's, is when my friend (she was an Aveda grad) used to come to my house and color it! I always feel like I'm getting the most ridiculous bargain, because if I went anywhere else, to get that kind of service (includes high end products), it would cost me twice as much, easily! I just love the fact that I don't have to fight the madness of the city and drive way out of my way. I get better a better price, better atmosphere and better quality right around the corner! Also, as if the place isn't already awesome, Kristin has great 'business sense'. She's always brainstorming about different ways to make the place better! No doubt I'll stick with this little, hidden gem forever! read more

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My experience here was so pleasant! The staff is so nice and friendly! I went in for a hair cut. Alana was my hair stylist and she did such and amazing job! Ive been getting nothing but compliments! read more

Kaci is AMAZING! Balayage is on point! Literally we sat and discussed what I wanted. She gave me her ideas too. When I left I was over joyed and feeling ultra sassy! Their products are bomb.com too. For real, do not miss this local gem. read more

What an amazing salon! I had Ashleigh and she is absolutely unbelievable! So professional and she knows exactly what she is doing. I have had many different stylist over the years but nobody ever seemed to get it right. But Ashleigh knew exactly what I wanted. The salon was very inviting and they do not make you wait and make you feel so welcomed. It is very clean and a place that you definitely need to make as your permanent salon. The prices are right in line and most importantly the service you receive is outstanding. I wish I could give more than 5 stars because they and Ashleigh definitely deserve it. If your looking or in need of a salon or stylist stop now and book your appointment. Booking was so easy I did it right online and they took care of everything. This is my permanent place and I, and my hair, cannot wait to see Ashleigh for my next appointment. read more

I was truly excited for this appointment and walked out upset with dishwater hair and no one cared. Just wanted the money. In fact when I was visibly upset they walked out of the room. First, it took 3.5 hours for a service which usually takes about an hour-1.15. Why? They ran 40' late when I got there. No acknowledgment nor telling me what is happening. Then the consult. And I was very specific with exactly what I wanted. Which was completely ignored. In the end, she listed to nothing, did not blend, and the color I was excited about... she did a dirt water dull gloss. A gloss. Which will be gone shortly. Together with roots managed to charge 170 which is asinine and not even slightly blended contrary to the "plan". I was left at a sink with my head back for 35 m. I have only one other time left a salon in tears and looking worse than when I walked in. This is number 2. The OWNER stood there when I was in tears and she said nothing and walked out. Horrible customer service. No one said a word but took the money. I have rarely yelped but I will tell everyone I can because they were that uncaring and not listening. This felt more like a hair school I went to in high school in the city than a salon. read more

Great to have a nice salon on this side of town! Very professional, great stylist and affordable as well. Looking forward to going back and treating myself! read more

Such a cute salon! All the girls are great. I got a trim with Kaeley and she was so sweet and so great especially since I have really long hair. I will definitely be coming from Miami to cut my hair here. read more

Absolutely love what Ashley has been able to do with mine and my daughter's hair! She takes the time to listen to your concerns and needs and you leave with a gorgeous new cut! We originally found her after a disastrous experience where the back of my daughter's hair looked like a ^ was cut into it but we keep coming back due to her great skills and personality. read more

Love this salon! The setting is quaint & relaxing & the stylists are top notch. Very surprised to find a salon of this caliber in this area.