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Jenn Shin Studios

4.8 (143 reviews)
Ultra High-EndHair Salons
Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Paola L.

I started going to Jenn Shin Studios within this last year as my hairstyle Andrea began working there - previously I had always heard great things about Jenn/the studio itself and both definitely met my expectations! The studio is clean and decorated with plants which create a peaceful/welcoming environment. There's a snacks/drinks area provided by the studio which I thought was very considerate! The music is modern and I find myself always leaving with a new song to my playlist. Andrea is kind and her skills are magic! She asks questions to make sure she understand what I want & don't want, she always seems to remember our previous conversations and takes her time with me :) Recently made an appointment via text and it was so fast and convenient.

2020 - 11 hour full foiliyage/color correction (may not work for you based on current state of your hair)
Katherine S.

TL;DR: Professional, realistic, honest, and ridiculously skilled stylists! I always leave with amazing results! I've gone to Jenn Shin studios for almost 3 years now, so it's about time I wrote a review. 3 KEY THINGS TO KNOW (for any hair salon): 1. COMMUNICATE: talk to your stylist. Be honest and speak up (nicely). They're a human being, not robots. 2. MANAGE EXPECTATIONS: sometimes your current hair can't handle what you want (depending on box dye, past care, past treatments), unless you want more damage 3. YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR/TIME IT TAKES: I learned this the hard way. You not getting that hair you saw on IG for $200 (it isn't 2001 anymore). Honor your stylist's skills and time and pay up! I also spend on average 9-10 hours at the salon, so prepare your butt. So when I go, I see Jenn, herself. She is AMAZING. She was able to do a full on color correction during my first visit, and the before and after was incredible. Thankfully, I have more coarse/stronger hair, so my hair didn't come out damaged! Since then, I've gone back for yearly foiliyages and toner sessions in between. Honestly, her whole salon is amazing. If you follow their social media, they can do it all, and EVERY stylist does it so well. So regardless of which stylist you choose to see, you won't leave disappointed.

Hair cut with beachy waves - Color was done 6 months by Jessica and I still love it!
Nichole L.

Absolutely love the service from JSS, they're so attentive, caring and flexible with rescheduling if you get sick! I never feel pressured to do anything with my hair and the vibe is always chill once you walk in through that door. I've only been with Jessica and Jenn personally, but everyone has such beautiful work I am certain I would not be disappointed! Make sure you request your appointment ahead of time as every stylist there gets booked fast.

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Cindy L.

Let me start with this: I have NEVER left JSS feeling dissatisfied with my results or experience no matter the service. I have been in this studio from open to close completely jumping from one side of the color wheel to the other and I have also been in this studio for just a conditioning treatment. I am in love with my results every single time and this is why: The stylists will be REAL with you. They do an amazing job of setting realistic expectations and helping me understand what my hair may or may not be capable of, and they will always try their hardest to get me to my vision. I absolutely adore everyone at this salon and even those who have moved on to new adventures. I haven't gone to another salon in 5 years and I plan to keep it that way for as long as possible. I love this team, what they do, and what they stand for.

Lauren S.

The stylists here are hair magicians that also take the integrity of your hair into consideration. They have great customer service and are transparent when discussing costs & hair goals. Highly recommend!

Janine T.

Jenn Shin and her team are the absolute best! They're incredibly knowledgeable about hair and are able to safely diagnose and work on even the most damaged hair. She gives personalized recommendations based on my lifestyle, job, and hair condition. Customer service is top notch. I'm really big on that kind of thing. Studio is really cute, clean, and Instagrammable. Jenn puts in WORK for sure. My very black hair takes many hours to lighten, and I've had 9 hour foliyage appointments. Throughout the process, the staff constantly check in to make sure I'm comfortable. The salon and staff are so pleasant though that it feels like a social visit with friends. They talk TO me, and not just over me. I've had the most contact with Jenn, Eric, and Christy personally! Eric's head massages are 10/10. Jenn, Eric, and Christy stayed to 8pm to finish styling my hair, even when they all must've been exhausted. They happily encouraged me to have that final curl (if it was what I wanted!). In the height of the pandemic, Jenn and her team quickly instated masking and disinfection procedures that made me (healthcare professional) feel safe enough to come get my hair done. I've recommended Jenn Shin studios to family and friends because I know she and her team care about their art.

Asymmetric baby bangs with deep side part
Connie C.

I've been trying to create what Cara at Jenn Shin Studios helped me to manifest today for a really long time. She saw what style I wanted from the pictures I showed her. She gave me her professional opinion on how far to push it. She even helped me to push it a little farther just because it's what I wanted. Cara is a miracle hair stylist! Now, it does take a long time in self reflection and you can't expect your hair dresser to read your mind. You have to understand your face shape. You have to understand that your haircut isn't going to transform you. You have to be very clear about what you want. But of course, it also comes down to an EXCEPTIONAL stylist with experience, intuition and artistic license to bring it out. CARA

Ericka R.

Love their work! Everyone here seems to have great talent and mentored well by the owner Jenn. I have been a repeat customer since Cara and Eric, who are now doing their own thing, but I still come back to this establishment. Difficult to get an appointment and high-end pricing, but they do such great work, I would rather stretch out months between my hair appointments than go anywhere else. The color fade out is beautiful anyways. chefs kiss

Eunice K.

Plenty of parking in the back... easy access to the salon. If you park in the front I think you'll have to walk to the back so park in the back :) There are two doors and you can enter through any door. In the middle is the front desk and you can check in there. Super friendly and great service. My sister had an appointment at 2 and we got there a little earlier cus I don't like being late even though I'm late most of the time. Anyway, she was ready for my sister a little after 2. I like that she's punctual because some places have you wait another 15-30 mins to be actually in a chair and be seen. I'm writing this review and it's 2:11 and my sister was talking to her and in a chair before :) I definitely want to get my hair done by her when in md and when I have time and money lol. I saw how she did a lot of different color corrections and I know I'm going to need that because I got my hair done in nyc and my hair is so bad right now.. I thought they'd be better in nyc but that's not true. I see some many asian girls with such bad color jobs :( and the same happened to me and I need it fixed but I also know it'll take almost the whole day. So if you need to get your hair fixed I'd get it done here cus I've seen lots of good hair corrections done by Jenn. I like that Jenn really took her time with cutting my sisters hair and told her what she thought. She took time to get to know her hair to see what would be best for her. I love that she also gives her opinion when asked because I personally never know what to do or know what would look good and she has more experience so she can really help. In the end, if I don't like it, it's on me since I asked her and she just tried to do what she thought was best. When she cut my sisters hair short I was kind of worried but after seeing the end product I was sooooooo obsessed with my sisters hair. She is so talented. It ended up being more work for my sister cus she needs to straighten and curl her hair depending but she knew she'd be doing that and it looks so good. I can't wait to get my hair done by her eventually. My friend also messaged me and said how she ONLY trusts Jenn to touch her hair. I get it because of my hair ordeal. If you know someone is good, you just have to stick with that person. I would say give Jenn a try because she seems to work miracles. Worth the time and money. I mean I don't know how much she charges for other things but your hair is attached to your face and hair does make a difference in my opinion :) I probably can't afford her right now so I am waiting for school to end and to make money to get my hair done by her ;)

Steph L.

I really liked my haircut from Jenn Shin studios! Staffs were very nice, my stylist (Eriq) knew what he was doing. I wish we communicated more though, we only talked last 10 minutes ish but my neighbor client and the stylist seem to be talking the whole time so it was kind of awkward but not a big deal. They also had a dog in the stuido which i really appreciated Overall I recommend Jenn Shin studios!

Jennifer C.

I have been going to JSS for many years now and only trust Jenn and her staff to touch my hair. Every cut and color has turned out exactly as I had hoped and sometimes even better than anticipated.

New hair!
Lucy H.

Andrea did a fantastic job with my hair! I have always been nervous about dying my hair because of how dark and thick it is, but they have a lot of expertise in this and do a great job. Highly recommend!

I loved this look! This was all Jenn's creativity and I just went with it
Kim L.

Before meeting Jenn, I wasn't super high maintenance with my hair. I never had a "favorite" or "go-to" stylist. Quite frankly, I would just book with any studios that had a stylist available day of once or twice a year for a "basic trim" and ashamed to admit it, I profusely colored my hair with box-dye (ah, that college budget). My visit with Jenn was prompted from a horrible 2016 balayage job from another very popular stylist in the Tysons Corner region. This was during the time when everyone was trying to achieve that gray/silver look - which I also wanted (without understanding the difficulty of color correction and the fact that silver/gray lasts for about one wash). Anyways, the stylist I booked with didn't ask much of my previous haircare or discuss realistic looks. When she was done with my hair, it was NOT silver. In fact, she kept trying to correct it before giving up (because she had another incoming client), leaving my hair with splotches of purple and green...I am very hesitant to voice my opinion regarding my hair so I just told her thanks and left the salon crying. That night, I actually got my friend to help box dye my hair back to black because the job was completely botched. I grew out my hair for about 6 months and in the meantime, also booked an appointment with Jenn. I still remember my very first appointment with Jenn. She asked me about my previous dye jobs, discussed realistically what she might be able to achieve and told me that I may not get what I wanted that day but we could work towards it. It was the first time ever that a stylist sat down and discussed my hair so thoroughly. When I left her chair several hours later that day, it was damn near close to silver/gray (for my poor hair care over the years anyways...). The grow out from all the different bleach jobs/dye over the months following was also perfection. That botched balayage job kind of traumatized me (kidding), and one of the main reasons I have stuck with Jenn since. When you have someone this great with hair, you just don't stray (and the one time I did try to stray to another stylist after I had met Jenn, they messed up my hair as well...and Jenn had to correct it lol...never again). I have consistently driven an hour every time to see Jenn to get my hair done. Over the years I have seen Jenn grow so much as a stylist and business owner. She is so caring and real towards her clients and if you come in with an open-mind, you will not only leave with great hair, but you will also leave SO educated about hair every time. From my observations, Jenn is also extremely supportive of the stylists that work at her studio (which I find very endearing). Everyone at Jenn Shin Studios is so sweet and welcoming (no judgmental vibes here at all), and, they're ALL amazing at curling hair. Although I exclusively go to Jenn, everyone in the studio has assisted with my hair at some point and I would vouch for any of them to cut or color your hair as I've gotten the privilege to see a lot of their beautiful completed looks throughout the years. My little sister is going through her funky hair phase and goes to Eriq to get it colored, and loves the results he does for her EVERY. TIME. Jenn has worked so hard over the years to achieve the looks I wanted, everything from platinum blonde, overall pink, purple ombre, silver, etc. to more subtle looks, such as nice framing babylights. She has taught me so much about hair and I can confidently tell you, when it comes to coloring hair, THIS is who you want. People do frequently ask who I get my hair done with, and I always enthusiastically recommend Jenn, but I also tell them to come in with realistic expectations and look at her pricing online. I would hate to send her someone that would leave a nasty review not understanding the hard work Jenn has done over the years to acquire the level of skills she currently has today (I'm looking at you, all you one/two star reviewers). At this point, I wholeheartedly trust Jenn, so whatever she recommends sometimes, I go with and it has never failed me. If you want great hair, definitely go to Jenn. If you want to color your hair but on a groupon $100 budget, please go somewhere else. Trust me, I GET IT, I used to never have a designated hairstylist and would try to get the cheapest hair coloring/cut service possible. But, you really do pay for what you get, and if you want your hair to look good even after you leave the salon chair, then go to Jenn. Also, if you don't want to respect a hairstylist's time and cancellation fees, then also go elsewhere. I have seen all the stylists here stay late into the night just to ensure a client leaves happy with their hair. They all work so hard and really are some of the best in the hair game (hence their waitlists!!!).

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Ask the Community - Jenn Shin Studios

Can I get an idea on pricing? I am aware it depends on what you get done. A general idea would be helpful. Looking for fashion color or brunette to natural red color. Thanks!

It will depend on the stylist you get and the other add-ons. The pricing on their website was recently updated and the drop down menus for each category have photo examples and stylist price ranges: https://www.jennshinstudios.com/services… Read more

Does anyone here has Jenn Shin phone numbers? I would like to make app with them. Thanks so much

You can call or text this number to book an appointment: 240-441-8541

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Christina's Design Hair Salon - Kids haircut with styling Instagram: @hairbytffnyzheng

Christina's Design Hair Salon

4.5(200 reviews)
2.3 mi
$$

Great cut! Got a side part with some volume from Johnny…read more Friendly staff as usual. Make sure to book your appointments early and over the phone!

I had no way to attach a response to Christina, so I'm responding to her by this update review…read moresection. I must say her comments are a bit inaccurate. The 2nd appointment i told her how fantastic everything was & wanted same result. I was surprised how easy my hair was & needed little attention (see 1st review). On 2nd visit, I Explained briefly since I was not a known client yet only visiting for initial consultation & 1st time haircut. But the 2nd cut, the hair was too heavy on the top (I told her on 3rd visit) and the nape of the neck on one side was laying funny after I went home & after couple days washing & tried to style. I trimmed the nape and cut more off the top & sides myself and looked so much better and laid right when I finished. I told her that on visit #3 before starting, which she commented didn't look like her cut. And we chuckled. On my third visit, we consulted briefly going over what I changed & why. I DID tell her I was disappointed. Also on ALL my visits I mentioned I wash, scrunch my curls. I walk in with wavy & slightly curl to my hair & nothing hanging in my face. I rementioned to be careful of the thinning top section in back because if too short it sticks up funny. Not like a cowlick, but light enough that you can see the thinning & it won't lay right and lifts away from my head too much like a missing layer underneath. 1st visit hair I walked out with my curls more in mind than 2 & 3. Even said, I don't like hair in my face, but visit 2 & 3 I left with it straight & hair in the face. This 3rd cut, that back area around the crown is too short, unmanageable & doesn't lay right, sides are also cut so it lays in very strange directions & I have to use curling iron on all my head which is what I've gotten away from for a few years now. Even with curling iron I'm having difficulty getting sections to even lay correctly. Im fighting my hair daily. Only thing is wait for it to grow & not cry. The nape was again laying funny after washing & air dry & after trying for a week, had to have my husband cut to try & fix. On my first visit Christina analyzed my hair & growth directions which made me feel comfortable & she worked with that pattern & that's why it was perfect cut & I seriously had little need to fuss with it, see 1st review. I was amazed & felt I found my person. However, going 3 times & only 1 result that I can be happy with & not trim later, I can't return. I never mind stylists that dry & style your hair a little different, its expected. BUT it's the cut that counts. And once you get home, go to your routine to wash, scrunch & for me let it air dry, that's when you know how the hair is truly reacting & that stylist worked with your deficits & oddities. I was truly disappointed that this didn't work out!! It happens, But also do NOT say I didn't tell you how I was unhappy after the 2nd cut. I DID! & if you recall, I took the blame saying that maybe I didn't explain as in depth as our 1st session. Our 2nd visit discussion was shorter & maybe that was our downfall. I tried to recreate my verbiage as best as I could with everything I thought I said the first time, but apparently we both missed the mark for 2 out of 3 cuts. My hair didn't end up as satisfied as 1st & worse by cut #3. Going to someone new is anxiety for me because of thinning & loss. I had to resort to doing my own cuts since COVID & this was my 1st experience back in a salon in 5 years. You did take a lot of time with me, you tried (for that I've changed to 4 stars), but my hair is obviously little more of a challenge.

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Christina's Design Hair Salon - Kids haircut with styling Instagram: @hairbytffnyzheng

Kids haircut with styling Instagram: @hairbytffnyzheng

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Hair Design Zone - Happy with my new style....

Hair Design Zone

4.4(280 reviews)
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Dennis did a great job bleaching/dying parts of my hair blue and purple!! I was nervous that the…read morebleaching process would ruin the quality of my hair but it's been nearly 2 weeks and my hair is still super soft -- highly recommend HDZ! -- Came back a few years later and JJ did an awesome job! She's meticulous in getting each layer perfect.

The pros: Very nice, pleasant staff, especially Jane (also…read morenamed Juan?). I did a digital perm and my hair is VERY stubborn. I had warned them about this beforehand, but no one ever seems to really take me seriously LOL. In order to not damage my hair Jane took an entire 5 hrs! working on it, and was very patient the entire time. This was both a pro and a con - pro in that my hair did not come out fried, as it often can, but con in that 5 hrs is a really long time to be spending sitting in a hair salon! They made sure I had water and a bathroom break, which was very considerate. Jane seemed very knowledgeable and specifically did different treatments for the parts of my hair that hadn't been permed before vs those that had. The top layer took very well. The cons: Again, 5 hrs... I very much appreciate them not wanting to fry my hair, but maybe a little speeding up could have been done? Also, while the top layer permed well, the bottom didn't really take - see photos. Also, just FYI, but there is no validated parking. It wasn't terrible to pay the garage, but just something to be aware of. Overall I really appreciated all the time and patience they took, to specially alter treatments for different parts of my hair, and try to not damage it. If there is some kind of middle ground to be able to do the perm and have it take completely in all the hair, and with less time, that would be ideal.

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New Wave Salon and Spa - Highlights and Style by Bella S

New Wave Salon and Spa

4.7(367 reviews)
1.0 mi
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I came to New Wave Salon because my aesthetician, Susan Ali, joinEd the team there. I have enjoyed…read moreSusan's facials for at least the past 20 years. I have been a massage therapist in private practice and also a teacher of massage for the past 38 years. I am here to tell you that I am simply blown away at the quality of Susan's massage techniques during a facial. One of my favorite things is the facial massage I receive. After having taught for a number of years, I absolutely would give Susan an "A" grade if she were my student. I will be a client for life. If you are looking for both relaxation and a fabulous facial, go see Susan Ali. Accept no substitutes.

I just have to shout out Mimi--my incredible hairstylist and colorist. I don't know what I'd do…read morewithout her. From the moment I sit in her chair, I feel completely taken care of. She really listens to what I want, offers honest guidance. She really understands how to work with my waves and keeps my frizz under control without weighing my hair down--which is not easy. The color and highlights are consistently natural and grow out beautifully, and the cut is so well done that it styles easily at home. Beyond her talent, the experience is just as amazing--professional, warm, and never rushed. You can tell she genuinely cares about her clients and her craft. If you're looking for someone who gets it--especially if you have wavy, frizz-prone hair--and delivers every single time, I can't recommend Mimi enough.

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Progressions Salon Spa Store - The team of elite stylists and customer service professionals at Progressions Salon, the best salon and day spa in North Bethesda, Maryland.

Progressions Salon Spa Store

4.3(193 reviews)
1.8 mi
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I cannot rave enough about my visit at Progressions Salon. From the front of house hospitality to…read morethe friendliness and talent of my stylist I was truly blown away. I do not get my hair done more than once every 4 years, but I will certainly be back for a nail appointment before then, and will be recommending this salon to all of my friends. My appointment was at 8am and I was given a generously full cup of hot coffee while I waited for my stylist to settle in. I was given a little tour of the salon and impressed with how much space they have, how modern all the equipment is, and that they even have a kids room! I currently struggle to find time to get my nails done as a mom, and at Progressions I could bring my kid and get some self-love time too. They also have a vegan polish line which fits with my lifestyle. Molly was my stylist and we talked the whole appointment! She is so friendly and I loved getting to know her and sharing some of my life with her. She started by preparing my hair for a hair donation. I found Progressions Salon because they are one of the few businesses that accept hair donations. Molly was able to cut three braided donations off and then pamper me at the hair washing station. Progressions Salon has a chair that massages both your back and your butt during the hair wash and shampoo stage of the appointment. It was the best shampoo experience of my life. After the hair washing Molly gave me a very cute layered bob that complimented my curls. It is hard to find a stylist knowledgeable about cutting curly hair and she nailed it! After the cut she styled my hair and I was set to meet my friends for brunch. I felt so fashion forward and confident with my new cut, and invigorated after such a luxurious experience: Thank you Progressions Salon for my hair cut and I cannot wait for my next visit!

I recently visited Progressions Salon for my 9 AM appointment, and unfortunately, my experience…read morefell short of expectations. Upon arrival, I was informed by my stylist that she had limited experience with my specific hair type. While I appreciated her honesty, her lack of trying to come up with an alternative made me uneasy about the interaction. I inquired about the possibility of consulting another stylist, but the response I received felt dismissive. The stylist suggested I wait while she spoke to the receptionist, who was occupied on the phone. Ultimately, it seemed like no other stylist would be available to assist me at that time based on the response of this stylist. She even did not want me to wait to speak with the receptionist which was very odd. She told me that there was no one and she would explain to the receptionist. I went to walk out and even turned back around because I was going to ask and she questioned what I wanted to ask the receptionist further causing me to feel like this was not a space for me or my natural hair. I found this encounter disappointing. I expected a more accommodating response to my specific hair care needs. I hope that Progressions can address these issues to improve the experience for future clients. As someone who previously heard great things about the salon and the support that they provided to a nonprofit that I am associated with, I expected better.

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Progressions Salon Spa Store - Relax in our spa waiting room and prepare to be pampered at Progressions salon spa store in Rockville, MD.

Relax in our spa waiting room and prepare to be pampered at Progressions salon spa store in Rockville, MD.

Progressions Salon Spa Store - Visit our Nebel Street location to see why we're the best salon in Rockville for custom hair color, blowouts and special event styling.

Visit our Nebel Street location to see why we're the best salon in Rockville for custom hair color, blowouts and special event styling.

Progressions Salon Spa Store - Progressions Salon is home to the best hair stylists, colorists, nail technicians, and skin care specialists in North Besthesda, Maryland.

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