Listen here or shall I say read here. Whatever. Seriously, this man is amazing with this thing…read morecalled hair! So I have a wild mane that I've done just about everything to. But with that comes some issues right? So yea, my hair has issues. I did a thorough search online seeking someone (preferably male because in my experience they do a better job) to actual CARE for my hair vs just doing it and sending me on my way. So I reached out to Derek via yelp messages. His responses were timely & he was easy to deal with so I made an appointment. I arrived Saturday morning and was greeted with smiling faces & a warm welcome (hard to come by at 8:30am right?) ok so everyone loves a good shampoo right? I'm talking massaging scalp with just enough pressure to relax even the most high strung person (yes that's me ‍) His assistant washed the hell out of my hair in the most relaxing, thank you for my piece of zen way!!! After his assistant was done, the wait time to Derek's chair wasn't bad. Good music playing, great convo made it a breeze. Upon getting in the chair looking like a lion from getting my hair blown out, Derek transformed my animalistic mane back to something beyond human. My hair was simply amazing! Light, soft, fabulous and FLY! Ok!!! Sooooo basically I found a new hair guy who's sent from heaven and will be seeing him every other week!

Some people are born to do certain things and I believe that Derek was born to be in the customer…read moreservice realm. Not only is he exceptionally kind, he appears to have been born to do hair. He customizes the look to fit the person's face and lifestyle. Check out his Facebook pages and the samples here on Yelp. The man is simply outstanding.

This salon focuses on natural haircare products. My hair is natural and I only use natural products…read more(80% of which are organic). As such, I was extremely reluctant to go to a traditional salon where they use harsh chemicals on clients (and the stylists whom work there). So, I was relieved when I saw there was a hair salon here focusing on natural haircare products. Pre-Appointment. I often get flustered in the styling chair and don't always properly communicate the hair style I'm looking for much less the unique qualities of my hair (lots of long, fine hair, some coarse hair in the back). So, instead, weeks before I made an appointment, I emailed the salon describing the state of my hair (texture, up-keep routine) and the style I was looking for (trim, layered on the sides) including a photo of a similar hair style I liked. Appointment. When I got to the salon for my hair cut and styling appointment, Jalessea, the stylist already knew exactly what I wanted and was able to get down to work. Jalessea was diligent, gentle, and gave me the exact hair style I was looking for! I was so pleased with the outcome, her skillfulness, and the high quality natural haircare products that I was enthused to purchase products (made in Italy) she used on my hair. Next Day. When I woke up in the morning, even after tying my hair in a bun, the curls had loosened, but my hair still looked great the next day! (photo below) Will definitely be coming back to this salon!

I booked various appointments with Linda, the owner, through October 2022. I booked most of my…read moreappointments in 2021. My first appointment with Linda was cancelled. I reached out via email (no one ever answers the phone) to get the appointment rescheduled. I was surprised to get a response from her that not only was my appointment not going to be honored, she was canceling ALL of my appointments with her because she's decided to only do color and extension appointments. There was no remorse or an attempt to ensure that my scheduled services were rescheduled. Do yourself a favor and go somewhere else. Your appointments are unlikely to be honored and are likely to be cancelled. You deserve better than the lack of professionalism and cancelled appointments you're likely to encounter.

My daughter wanted a hair cut for her 11th birthday so I did a Yelp search and found out about Eden…read moreDC. It's located on H street so there's limited street parking but I lucked up and found a spot right outside of the salon. Upon entry, we were greeted right away with a smile. Our stylist was Sophia and she was finishing up with a client. A few minutes later, we were greeted by the stylist and lead upstairs. She was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. She made my daughter's first haircut memorable and she loves the finished product. The process was amazing but it was a bit pricey. Sophia worked really well with natural hair so I plan on going back soon for a trim.

If you have fine 3B curls, I would be very cautious about booking with Sabrina Elyse…read more I went in for a color and a trim, but she convinced me to let her "give my hair some dimension." Instead, she heavily debulked my already fine hair and cut off several inches that I never asked to lose. I remember her turning me toward the mirror at the end of the appointment and instantly bursting into tears. I was devastated. My hair looked dry, uneven, and nothing like I had just left a salon. I was then ushered to the register and charged full price. Looking back, I still can't believe a stylist would let a client leave with their hair looking the way mine did. The photos speak for themselves: my hair was fuller and healthier before the appointment, and afterward I lost a significant amount of density and shape. I literally couldn't look in the mirror without crying for months. It has taken me a long time to regrow and recover from this haircut. I'm not writing this because I dislike Sabrina personally or because I'm seeking a refund. I'm writing it because I don't want someone else with fine curls to have the same experience I did (especially after spending over $200). This happened a while ago, and I sincerely hope her technique has improved since then. But based on my experience, I can't recommend her for fine curly hair.

Jasmine's Hair Gallery is the hidden hair gem in Anacostia and my new hair home. The atmosphere is…read morewelcoming, the people are talented and attentive and the prices are affordable. I've brought my niece here twice and I received services for the first time this week. Walking into the salon, a flight of stairs greet you. They are narrow but once you get up them, you are greeted by friendly faces. You will be asked to wash your hands first and have a seat. The wait can vary. I waited for about 15 minutes and then my stylist, Jo, began to wash my hair. She was very detailed and knowledgeable about my hair. She also informed me that they did every style I could think of at the salon. Once my hair was washed, I received a hot oil treatment. Once the treatment was completed, my hair was soft and felt super healthy. Jo moisturized my hair and braided it. My hair was done in under two hours and as a black woman who has been in MANY salons on a regular basis, that is a short amount of time. Jo also did my niece's hair as well and it took an hour and a half. The first time my niece was serviced here, she was served my Rochelle and her hair came out nicely and she was out in 90 minutes as well. Go see Jo and Rochelle!

Everyone was professional and they good hair . And salon was clean and on point got hair and locsread more

Grier did a great job pressing my natural hair, and it remained bone straight for two weeks despite…read morehot and humid weather. I've received many compliments. Most impressive was that I was seen immediately (no long wait) and was in and out in under 2 hours! I will definitely be back.

Review from my drafts of May 2019, so take my review with a grain of salt as hopefully they have…read morechanged and hopefully the stylist I had no longer works there: My experience was cool but the result was just so not worth it. My review is pretty much identical to another person who got her hair silk pressed by the same stylist as me. The curls were non-existent as soon as I stepped out the salon even though she sprayed hair spray per my request. I didn't even really see the results until I saw it in my reflection in a window when I left. It looks like a blow out or how my hair might look if I leave it straight for a whole month. It is ridiculously dull looking. It feels like I have a whole head of fly aways. My grdauation is tomorrow, so this was *perfect* timing. I wouldn't be surprised if it's heat damaged (it wasn't thankfully, though I had to advocate for myself to have her put in heat protectant. She was a bit annoyed since she said she has a lot of exerience, but she did do it). Luckily, I was able to get it touched up by my sister. She commented that it didn't look like she straightened the roots in the back. If you happen to only see the reviews of your stylist while you're sitting in the chair like I did, I recommend making sure that you can see what they are doing - don't let them have you turned away from the mirror for long. And you might want to deep condition before straightening.

I gave some thought as to what business would be my 100th review and I thought the most fitting…read morewould be one that I've patronized for nearly two decades. That would be Blow Outz and the wonderful stylist/owner Tanya Lyles. She knows my hair and I have been with her through short, long, layered, colored, relaxed, natural, thick, thinning :) and change of locations. And through it all my hair has remained healthy and vibrant thanks to her care and tips. Tanya is a savvy business owner and her shops have always been comfortable and well maintained. The conversation is engaging, entertaining and therapeutic. I look forward to and enjoy each and every visit to Blow Outz.

I've been going to Tanya for about 16 YEARS! That says a lot right there, but she is seriously the…read moreonly person I let do my hair. I'm tender headed and very particular about my hair - not too big, not too greasy, and a trim means a trim not a cut! She has always accommodated me and has yet to disappoint. Also, she doesn't try to sell me services when I don't need them (meaning if I don't need a perm, a trim, or color, she says so) , the salon is always clean, and I really enjoy the conversation. Lastly, my time is very important to me and I do not have time to be in a salon for 3-4 hours, and with Tanya, I don't have to worry about this.... it's one of the things I appreciate the most!

This was my first devacut, done by Kia. Like many curly-haired folks, it's always been a gamble -…read moreone that I usually lose - getting a haircut. I was nervous bc in the past I've been told by plenty of salons that they can "totally, absolutely, no problem!" cut curly hair well. THEY CAN NOT. I've been curious to try the devacut for years. Today I took the plunge and am never going back. Kia 'got' my hair without me having to say more than "I want volume please send help." She gave me short layers and a face-framing front. My hair is thin, 3A hair that looses body in humidity and she gave it LIFE. I will absolutely be going back. Btw for folks planning to use this salon - you can't leave tips on a credit card and only some of the stylists accept Venmo for tips - so bring cash!

Found this place on yelp. I'm was looking for a hair stylist that could cut my curly hair. I called…read moreand scheduled and appointment with Tiffany. This place is right in DC so finding parking is almost impossible and definitely annoying. But it ended up being worth it! I was hoping to go there to get a Deva cut so I washed it the day before and left all product out of it. Unfortunately, I decided to pull it back in a bun and it pulled my curl pattern out so by the time I got to the salon we had to go the normal route. Tiffany washed me up and then began cutting! She talked to me throughout the whole process so I knew exactly what she was doing. She told me about the products she was using, asked me about my normal routines and gave me tips on how to keep my curls looking good. She ended up cutting it a little shorter than I wanted. But I feel like that happens often and my hair grows back fast so I'm not upset. My curls feel light, bouncy and healthy. Perfect for the summer. Will definitely be going back in the future! 4.5/5!

I was in the DC area & on a last minute whim I decided to try to find a salon that could hopefully…read morefix a previous botched haircut that left my hair in chopped layers with dulled, thinned, ends. I scheduled an appointment that same day and as soon as I arrived I let my stylist know what happened. She was very supportive of finding a hairstyle that would work for me while still keeping a look I wanted. I showed an inspo video and Kuki got to work. I'm so glad I decided to stop by because she did amazing! I absolutely love my hair again!! The entire shop was so sweet & warm. I would absolutely take a trip up again for my next haircut.

Very happy with my haircut by Jessie! I needed to add some life to my hair style. Jessie did an…read moreamazing job freshening up my look and gave me nice layers that suited hair hair density and face shape. Highly recommend!