I had never heard of J. Michael Salon since there are a surfeit of hair shops in the area, but I had a $130. Groupon for a $300. low-formaldehyde, straightening/smoothing treatment, so why not? The shop is located in a Rockville strip mall, behind another mostly vacant mall (woeful White Flint) but there's plenty of parking. Once inside the shop, the owner was warm and welcoming, and he even gave me coffee! My stylist was "Cha," and she was excellent. The shampoo station had comfortable sinks, and Cha gave me an AMAZING head massage. I enjoyed her vibe as she hummed along to the 80's playlist. The only reason I don't lavish a 5-star rating on this place is because without a Groupon, I would have shelled out at least $300., and for that price they need to offer wine--not coffee. read more

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This is the best air salon I have ever been to! Excellent service! Michael is a genius! He fixed my color with highlights then gave me a trendy professional cut and style to fit my face and thin hair! Terrific place! I will never go anywhere else again! read more

I really enjoyed my experience with J Michael The Salon! The owner was super nice, understanding, & made sure the atmosphere was as inviting as possible! This was my first time ever getting natural highlights, so I was a little nervous due to my hair being so long. If anything was messed up, I was afraid I would have to cut off my hair. A few days before I got my hair highlighted, he talked to me about what I wanted, and actually had an idea of what I was going to say anyway! I had been worried about the cost since I had heard that because of how long my hair was, I thought would have to pay a lot more. Checking around the area, he seemed to have a reasonable price while also keeping me comfortable and assured that my hair would look great, the reviews were also very positive so I knew I was in good hands. Once I got settled into the chair, he started working, and it was faster than I thought it would be! He's very kind and willing to hold a conversation so it was really inviting to talk to him. The music was relaxing too, so I really enjoyed it. After putting in my highlights, he washed my hair, getting rid of all the dandruff I had! (Bad shampoo I had used made my scalp dry.) Then he combed my hair out and trimmed my ends. I know it was partly because of how long my hair was, but it kept getting tangled, so it hurt a little when he was trying to get them out. He tried to make a really cool braid, but due to the fact it was ABNORMALLY long, he had to put it back into its normal braid. But I was fine with that! It's much easier to manage that way. Overall, I enjoyed my experience! The inviting atmosphere, & professional hair treatment was definitely worth it! read more

Not located where Google maps says based on address. It is behind White Flint Mall in the strip mall with the PetSmart and Shoppers Foodmart. Martha was incredible. I love my hair from the highlights to the cut, it was a great experience. I am not much for conversation during a haircut for the same reasons that WMATA advises you not to talk to the bus driver. I have serious concern that a distraction will result in a really bad haircut. We chatted a bit, but she didn't push the conversation. Definitely a great experience. Later in the weekend, I went to my sister's wedding and I got tons of compliments on my cut and the new highlights. Even the salon where I went to get my hair done for the wedding, commented on what a great job Martha had done. I will definitely be back and ask for Martha! read more

Unhappy with the amateur service provided by Michael. When asked to have more taken off the back of my hair, his response was "I like it long" Umm Im not paying for what YOU like. I asked him THREE times to cut more off because the hair style looked like a mullet!! The prices I paid no way reflected the level of service I received. That was my first and last time at J. Michael the Salon. read more

J . Michael The Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - North Bethesda, Maryland

I bought a groupon for a keratin treatment. I was a little nervous, given the negative reviews, but figured a bad attitude is something I can ignore/get over (unlike, say, a terrible cut or botched treatment). When I called, the person I spoke with was incredibly friendly and it was easy to schedule an appointment. Whew. Then I called back a few days to move up my appointment. No problem. So far, so good. Things just got better from there. Michael (the owner) did my hair and I was completely blown away. He was so nice - made sure I was all set in terms of drinks, that I was comfortable, etc. He was a bit chattier than I like (I am fine with not talking at all), but that's not a big deal. As would be expected, he did a little up-selling, but nothing too aggressive (I once got a treatment at Sophia La Belle, also via groupon I think, and it was a terrible experience they were so pushy). He asked about my most recent hair cut. I'd had a recent cut a few weeks before and as he did the straightening, he said he recommended another cut. I thought he was just trying to garner more business but then he showed me the back of my hair. It had been cut for curly hair, and looked great curly, but was an uneven mess when straightened. I was really glad he actually showed me what he meant and I had him even it up. The salon was very clean and looked nice. Best of all, my hair looks amazing. I also appreciated that I was treated as a regular customer and not a "groupon customer" - if that makes sense - I wasn't looked down upon or anything. Groupon experiences can be hit or miss. This one was definitely a hit, yay! read more

I am a hair stylist who recently joined the J. Michael team of stylists. I must say this is a wonderful salon and my co-workers have great energy. I am an extensions specialist. I even do my own extensions. I change my hair extensions at least once a month. I hardly ever trust anyone to do my hair; however, I took a chance at asking Michael to cut my hair and now I love the cut so much I don't want to change my extensions. I love love love my haircut. Anyways if you are ready to create a new you, J. Michael The Salon is the place to be. I hope to see you soon. Summer read more

Michael answered the phone pleasantly and that's the first good impression I got out of 5 different salons I called that day. I like the guy and so I asked to be book. I was nervous because I never had keratin treatment before but Michael made me feel like I'm a pro at this. He booked me the next day and there his magic just came out. I thought my dry frizzy hair is hopeless my goodness I got out like a queen. Now I can say that my hair is a crowning glory. I never had my hair like this before. Michael, in that 2 hour treatment I had, showed professionalism, did an excellent job (whew! My thick hair is a lot of work!!) and make you laugh the whole time you're sitting down. The place is super clean contemporary style, the sink is comfortable. He gave me exercise at times, teach me 7 diff. languages and gave me bottle of water, a freebies. He also gave me a discount for everything I bought in his salon. I love everything here. What a pleasant experienced!!! I'm very happy with my decision to have a keratin treatment. I will be back with all of my ladies. read more

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This review is for Nathlie, their esthitician, who has been doing my facials for nearly 4 years now. I've known her for a lot longer tho, she use to do my waxings @ Roxannes (I got Laser hair removal and just dont need it anymore). She is just amazing because: 1) She knows what she is doing & does it well. Everytime. 2) She is very detailed oriented. Even more then you'd be on yourself. 3) She used the BEST, NEW products and isn't afraid of changing it up (results are always amazing) She has a huge client base and its impossible to get appointments the day or week before, so call at least 2 or 3 weeks prior if you need her! Me and my friends brag to each other whenever we get an appointment with her, our experiences are just that great. read more

Michael is the best, he knows how to highlight my hair. Under an hour. He is an expert, very focused'; and I get compliments about my hair every where i go read more

Amazing salon I love coming here so warm friendly environment. Feels just like home. Ricardo is the best wow he can cut hair. I always get so many compliments whenever I get my highlights or hair straightened read more

I went to get my hair done today, J Michael did my hair! While I was waiting a few mins, I saw the cut he did on the client before me and it was great so I knew I was in good hands. I had a groupon for $44 for color shampoo and style. I have medium length hair and he didnt charge me extra for longer hair as other salons would. He kept good conversation going. The salon was very clean and it was nice! They also do nails and skin. I will be going back for more. I loved my hair color and he explained what he put in my hair and gave me a good shampoo. Most people who put out groupons give u crappy results but I am 5 star satisfied with my service! Def recommend this place to everyone! *I washed my hair monday after getting it done friday, the color didn't stay much on my highlights but still looks okay.. may have to go in to get a toner put ontop of my highlights.. read more

I bought a groupon for $149 for a Keratin Complex smoothing treatment (a $400 value). I also got a haircut ($75 for a blunt bob haircut). I was hoping that the treatment would make my hair look smoother, frizz free, ... and such like what i read off the internet. I know I am not supposed to believe everything i see on the internet. Anyway, I went to get the treatment done. And I was so disappointed afterward. It did nothing to my hair. I got there and was greeted by Michael. He was really nice. I wish the result was better because I really liked him. But it wasn't. I still feel sad every time I see my hair in a mirror. He did the treatment and cut my hair. After washing and towel dried my hair, he put the keratin on my hair. And then he blowed dry my hair and straightened it. Then he cut my hair. The whole process went really fast which I would be happy if the result was different. From videos i've seen and blogs i've read about other people's experiences with Keratin treatment, I am pretty sure that what I've got was nothing like theirs. It is not even a "you get what you paid for", it is a rip off to me. read more

I am new to the area and was looking for a place to get a hair straightening treatment at a reasonable price, I found their special on Groupon and purchused it. Very happy with their service. I was able to make an appointment soon. Mike did a great job on my hair and I am super happy with the outcome. I will definitley go back for the same service when the time comes. Thank you Mike. read more

This review is for Nathalie, the aesthetician. I followed Nathalie here from Roxsan Spa. She is charming and pleasant. She is the most thorough aesthetician I have ever had (first she does the waxing, then she puts on magnifiers to look for missed hairs)! I have had some bad experiences (burns, bruising) from previous waxing, so I am very very picky. Nathalie always delivers, leaving my skin smooth and hair-free. She also gives amazing facials. read more

Overcharged. The groupon price was $183.00 for keratin and haircut was supposed to be $65.00 and I was charged $86.00 for the haircut. I'm sure the owner knew he was over charging me. If you go be very clear about the charges and pay BEFORE you get the service to be sure. The salon is very nice. Quality is good. $86.00 for a $65.00 haircut is outrageous. read more

I went there on a Monday, with a LivingSocial voucher for $100 towards services. Having been on their website looking at the prices for a spiral perm ($109) which was what I wanted done. I opted for the pay $50 get $100, thinking what ever overage there was I'd just cover, because it seemed silly to use the $100 for $200 option as I've NEVER paid more than $120-$140 for a perm in my life! I arrived at noon for my appointment and J. Michael was the only one in the salon...no other stylists, nor clients, and it was the same for the entire 2 hours I was in there! After having me wait a few minutes while he finished a phone conversation, he proceeded to ask me what I wanted. I explained I wanted a spiral perm with tight enough curls to last a year. Most of my other perms have gone at least that long because my hair takes a perm well and I don't like to over process my hair. I explained I'd precut my hair to the general length I'd wanted & it would only need a bit of shaping at the end into the long layers I prefer. So I endured the whole perming process, he used foam rollers, which I had my doubts about, since no one has ever used anything but perming rods on me before, but I gave it the benefit of the first time try.....he did the shaping on my hair in all of 10 minutes, and I was pleased enough with the cut, but looking at the curls of my perm, I can't say I was encouraged that it was curly enough to last as long as I wanted. Still I went up to pay, and he tells me that I still owed him another $100 after the livingsocial credit was applied. Wondering where all the extra cost was I looked down and could barely read the receipt for services rendered, and he said he had even applied a $15 credit....but I did note he was charging me $75 for my "haircut" REALLY?!!? like I said he did a 10 min. shaping, nothing strenuous or involved on me! DEFINITELY not worth $75! In any case, it is a day and a half later and I haven't even washed my hair with shampoo yet, and I look at my hair and I am going to be surprised if this perm makes it through the first wash, never mind the rest of the summer!. For all of this I paid a grand total of $170 (including his $20 tip) Next year I'll go back to J.C. Penny's where I can get a better job done and still pay $30 less for it! read more

I went a few days ago with a Living social coupon for a hair cut and color. I was "greeted" by Michael. He has a rude demeanor. He was short with me. He seemed to be in a hurry, and so I verified I had come at my scheduled time and not arrived late. He said no, not a problem you are on time. I then said great, so I am here for a cut and color. He looked at me like I had explained I wanted to take lessons in neuroscience. I then said, "did I come at a bad time?" To which he replied with, no, I am just trying to understand what you want. I said ok, well I want a hair cut and color and I have a living social coupon. he then said, Ok well what color, "I mean what do you want, blue, purple red." I said - "oh ok, yeah paint it BLUE and let's see how well that goes over at work... ha!" I'm not sure if he enjoyed my sarcasm. I then said "Ok, I want brown" He said "ok great, got it." Now, you may be wondering why would someone stay? I stayed because I bought the living social coupon and didn't feel like going through the hassle of returning etc. At the end, my hair looked fine. Nothing special. fine. He didn't ask me how I wanted it styled, he didn't ask anything. He just slabbed some gel and said thanks. Don't think I'll be visiting again. read more

I didn't notice at first, but 3 months ago the owner wrote me a very nice message letting me know that the staff had changed and that I had been removed from the email lists. He didn't ask for anything in return but I think it's only fair to update the review. Not sure how many stars to give, but I did want to mention that the owner cares about the customer experience. read more

I bought a Groupon for the keratin treatment and made an appointment. Richardo was the stylist who took care of me. He was very nice, professional, experienced and answered all of my questions. I had an open mind. I decided to add a hair trim. The keratin treatment is amazing. My frizz is gone and after shampooing my hair requires little maintenance. Richardo did a good job with the haircut and just took off the small amount I requested. I would definitely go back. read more

Excellent service! Got my hair treatment done by Michael who is awesome! Michael is very knowledgable, courteous, focused and professional in his work. Keep up the good work! Will sure visit back... read more

I've never used their nail or hair cutting/styling/coloring services, so can't comment on that. I go there for their spa esthetician, Nathalie. Absolutely THE BEST i've EVER been to. I've gotten alot of waxing done before -- mainly brazilians and bikinis, and she is hands down the best in the area. Quick, uses good wax, never break out, attention to detail, and never misses any spot. Unlike other waxing i've gotten, her technique and/or wax really minimizes the hair growth. She's flexible and will try to accommodate you, and most importantly she's soothing and makes you feel comfortable. read more

Thank-you Michael for a great cut. I did not know my hair could look this good anymore. Due to age, my hair has thinned, hairline receded and texture changed due to going silver. I went to Mihael with a terrible style, looked and felt terrible. I just shampooed myself - wash and go - it is fabulous - thank-you MIchael. read more

I decided to go old school with a perm and found this salon because of a Groupon they were offering & figured I'd try it out. At my first visit Michael did a perm, cut & color wash and it all looked great! Unfortunately the perm didn't hold. Went back Michael and he re-permed it free of charge with no qualms and it held this time & looks great. Meanwhile, I also took my 14-year-old son to Michael for a cut as well and he actually listened to what we wanted and did a great cut. Mia at the desk (Michael's wife & business partner) is very sweet & helpful. This isn't a snazzy bar-like atmosphere - it's a down to business salon which I like. I don't need a bunch of 20-somethings covered in tattoos dancing around to get my hair done. I like this low-key friendly atmosphere with quality work. Will be taking my daughter for a hair style before her senior pictures and look forward to meeting the stylist who does the blow-outs too. Thanks for my great hair Michael! read more