So slow... not friendly. Save yourself the trouble... You will be late for your event most likely.read more

Slow, and highly rude when you try to explain a mistake they made. They do not honor their own…read moreposted signs when there is a percentage off. Party City in general needs a reorganization as most of the stores in suburban neighborhoods are not customer service friendly at all. My second time sending in a complaint about Birthday Ballon's.

I love Dollars and Sense, my little go-to spot for party favors! If you are entertaining anyone…read morebetween the ages of 5 and 12, and 40 to about 70, you'll find a bunch of stuff that will be appreciated by all (save for the teens and Millennials as they are always sooooo bored; I get it, we were then as well). What kid or septuagenarian would hate confetti poppers in a patriotic theme (well under three bucks a dozen), handheld propeller launchers in a variety of colors, tin whistles made of plastic, and train horns made of real wood at a party? Dollars and Sense is a terrific little junk shop that has nearly anything a person living in the 21st Century might not realize they need, though no buggy whips, phonograph players, VCRs (but they have blank VHS tapes!), flip phones, or similarly extinct stuff like a postcard, which would be a difficult find in ANY bedroom community, let alone a drive-through like Colmar Manor. Nearby Bladensburg is awash in history from Colonial times; and yet not a single postcard vendor exists there. The injustice! Occupy Bostwick! I have never had a problem with communication here at Dollars and Sense or anywhere, if I exercise a little patience. I speak several languages and usually can find a lingua franca (though not French, which I never learned beyond the required tourist phrases strictly for use in Canada as the French are cheesy-smelling surrender-chumps) where we are both at a disadvantage communicating if neither of us is good at the others native tongue(s). Interacting with native English speakers daily is a terrific way to learn our quirky language in a useful manner rather than the stilted, formal English so many of our grandparents learned... NOT. My grandfather took a fabric sales job to learn English, along with reading the English and foreign versions of the same newspaper and listening to FDR's speeches. Live. In between bringing up a family in the Depression. It is easy to get to (it's on something like eight bus lines), has a big lot for parking, there are several restaurants nearby-- chains, mostly, but a couple of independent places actually worth trying, and the history of the neighborhood is really cool. Right next door is where Washington DC came to duel for decades. Think of the ghosts! In another direction is where the two lines of defenders were arrayed to repel the British invasion force, where the War of 1812's invasion of Washington was lost, where Commodore Joshua Barney was shot by a bullet that wouldn't kill him for another four years, and where President James Madison himself directed troops in war. Bladensburg Road itself has been in use for over 250 years. All that AND you can get laundry baskets, motor oil, costume jewelry, and a zillion other things at Dollars and Sense. I have to wonder why one would assume that a non-English speaker, most likely new to this country and working in a minimum-wage (we hope he or she is getting at least that) job would have a phone intelligent enough to translate things. I expect most folks with the kind of money postcard buying-- in a notions shop, in Colmar Manor-- involves should be so lucky.

The workers don't understand English and so I was unable to buy what I was looking for, they had no…read moreclue what a postcard was. Such a shame. I'm ok with people learning English, but just because they can't understand what a postcard is should not mean they stop providing me service as if I am trying to waste their time on purpose. It is not my fault they can't even bother to look on Google Translate what a postcard is. If they can't try to learn, why are they working the desk interacting with predominantly English speaking customers who may not speak their language? Serve your customers or go out of business, that's all I have to say.

Try opening up on time for once!! If Google says 10am it's NO reason I'm sitting in my car til…read more11am... UNPROFESSIONAL ASF!! Then the customer service is HORRIBLE. How you mad you chose to work in a Beauty Supply store. I come here for quick things only (lash glue, rubber bands, lip pencil) other than that if you need actual help, go somewhere else!!

Does not open on time. If you're in a rush go somewhere else. Post says it's suppose to open at 10…read moreand never does .

Friendly sales people, store clean and organized with lots of selections. Convenient locationread more

The store is organized and they have a great variety of hair care items for all hair types and…read moretextures. The cashiers are friendly. The store adheres to proper Covid safety precautions. Yesterday, while shopping in this store with my daughter I felt profiled. It was Sunday, so maybe it was the leggings and shirt that led the person who watched me and my daughter so closely to think that I should be watched...it was an uncomfortable experience. I only purchased a few items because I was in a time crunch but I wont be back. I have no need to spend my money at places where I am not treated fairly or where I am perceived as a "person to watch". I would avoid shopping here if you are a person of color there are plenty of other options. I will shop at another beauty supply store that does not perceive me as a problem customer. It was such a odd experience because the cashiers are people of color but perhaps the owners or other store employees still profile......

Sandra is extraordinarily talented! Don't believe me? Just take a look at the pictures in the…read moregallery above! Always easy to work with, she's usually as excited about your event as you are. Such a joy to work with her. Her rates are very reasonable considering the quality and breadth of her designs. I mean... she could be an instagram sensation easy if a few influencers grammed her work. She is also very sweet and will always chat with guests as she's doing the designs and make each and everyone feel extra comfortable sitting in the make up chair. She does everything from full face masks, glitter bars, smaller designs. I mean... let me tell you something: Absolutely no reason AT ALL why you wouldn't want her at adult events. In fact, I've used her exclusively for events with 21+ adults. Can't wait to work with her in the future! Pixie Dust is definitely my go to for ANYthing costume make up/ face painting/ on body make up related. Which as an event planner is something to treasure.

Great work! Hired for a company picnic and even the adults were getting in line. Very easy to…read morecommunicate with and get payments done before the event. Would highly recommend.