Grit Studio and owner Kris Clark are incredible! Every service is provided with full consultation…read more and the client's vision in mind! I have been a client of the Salon for four years and continue to be completely satisfied and amazed of the results! Kris continues to study to perfect her craft! Having mature hair, I decided to get extensions. The color, technique, style are perfection! There's a reason she is the small business woman of the year, and the best salon in Old Town Alexandria! Looking for an incredible Salon, stylist/colorist and products and makeup that are simply healthy for you and your hair? Grit Studio is for you!!

When you find a hair and makeup artist you love, you've hit the jackpot. Kris, owner of Grit Studio…read morein Alexandria, is a stylist I can count on any time I book. I've seen Kris for about the past year for blowouts and makeup applications for a variety of events, photo shoots and theater performances. Kris listens carefully to the service you want. Whenever I've shown reference photos, she re-creates them flawlessly. With makeup, I love the lash application she includes and the long-staying wear of the makeup products she applies. She's also extremely efficient, and after the first visit, she perfected my look and made each subsequent appointment easy, quick and simple. I recently visited for a headshot package she offered, where a professional photographer took new photos in her studio after I received hair and makeup treatment. I really appreciated Kris during the shoot, as she offered tips for posing and even touched up my hair and clothing to help me get the perfect shots. Her vast experience as an editorial stylist and big event artist (weddings, glam, etc.) has really provided her with an expert eye that made the photo shoot even more successful. If you're looking for hair and makeup you can trust to look great, I'd highly recommend Kris in Alexandria.

Spring is always a great time for a change! I did a quick search for queer friendly salons in the…read moreDMV near me, with great reviews and reasonable pricing. The first salon I found wanted over $600 for just a style and gloss. The gasp I gusped. I walked out of Salon deZen for literally hundreds less than that, with a fast and fabulous cut from Mariah customized to my needs (after a very helpful consultation), along with a demi-permanent teal gloss on my previously highlighted hair, AND a truly gorgeous laminated brow and Korean lash lift from Caroline. Mariah gave me a hair style that requires minimal maintenance, but has tons of movement and versatility and a color that made me smile so hard it hurt. Caroline somehow made my DISTANTLY related eyebrows look like sisters instead of estranged second cousins. She also gave me a bottle of oil with a spoolie for lash and brow aftercare that made such a difference in the hair texture after processing. Together, they've streamlined my beauty routine and gave me such a lift for Spring! My shampoo and blow out was done by a really sweet and capable person whose name regrettably escapes me, but who had me leaving looking flyyyyy. The whole place has a relaxed, spa like vibe, with really friendly staff. It was a great experience and I highly recommend you get in where you fit in!

So, I came to this salon last week for a trim and blow out. It looked cute online and had good…read morereviews so I thought I'd give it a try. To be honest, I dread going into the salon for hair cuts because I'm insecure about some hair thinning that I have. This experience was so amazing though, I'm actually looking forward to going back again!! I am not exaggerating when I say that Gretchen gave me the best haircut of my life. She is the only person who has ever cut my bangs perfectly, in a way that I love. I deserve this (her haircut) Also, when she washed my hair, she offered me an essential oil towel around my shoulders and a head massage. I think those played a role in helping me feel relaxed and happy in a salon setting. It made a positive difference for me in an emotional way! Please go to this location and ask for Gretchen! ‍

Very professional and on time. They listened to what I wanted and delivered. Would use again. If…read moreyou are on the fence, don't be. It is worth it!

My STG Beauty team (hairstyling and makeup) were professional, kind, and punctual. As someone who…read moredoesn't get their hair/makeup done often, I felt very comfortable in their hands. They followed my hair/makeup inspirations and made slight adjustments when asked. My hair and makeup looked great in photographs and held all through the night. Thank you STG Beauty!

I have long, thick hair that's curly in the back, wavy on the top, and straight in the front. Yes,…read moreit's a tad confused. I'm happy to say that the owner is a master at cuts, and my hair is always done to perfection. It takes true talent to cut hair like mine, and I couldn't be happier. The salon is a small, privately owned boutique, and I'm usually the only one there (with the exception of her adorable puppy on occasion). My only annoyance is the extremely limited parking.

Went into salon with the advice from Yelp! What a success I…read morelove Margaret!!!! Kind sweet and caring she did an amazing job with my old hair!! And the therapy was an additional bonus

Malia did an incredible job on my wedding week makeup! I got endless compliments on my makeup, and…read morestill am. She did my makeup for 5 events in a row and each look was flawless and unique. She really pays attention to your features and customizes her work based on what will suit you best. I wish she could do my makeup everyday! She is also so kind and professional. Definitely definitely recommend Malia :)

Malia is exceptional and clean in her work! I love everything about her. She has a beautiful…read moresetting to do make up, her work always looks clean and fresh, and she is just the sweetest woman ever! I booked Malia for my wedding and my sisters wedding and I was in love with my look every time! For anyone looking to get their make up done, Malia should be your first choice! She is beyond sweet and will leave you looking spectacular!

It was my first time at this salon, it's super clean and well maintained. I booked an appointment…read morefor a custom set lash extensions with Irene. She was absolutely everything - gentle, thoughtful, and precise, and she achieved my dream look of delicate, wispy, 'your lashes but better' extensions. I'm so impressed by the way she mapped out my lash set to complement my whole face. It's so stunning and natural. I highly recommend Irene and her craftsmanship.

Emily is truly the greatest. I so look forward to my appointments just so I can hang out with her…read more Her work is flawless and her studio is immaculate. I got hair extentions for my wedding in September and have gotten a few upkeeps. Today I took out a full layer of extentions because of how well my hair has grown from having extentions. Much fuller on top. She said "That's the goal!" I trust this woman with my hair and possibly life.

Indigo is truly a gem. Her work is careful and detailed. She did my makeup for my engagement…read moresession and wow! I cannot say enough how great it was to work with her. Her energy is amazing! I do not wear make-up often and she made me feel like a star! Her response time and communication was fast and very professional. I will be booking her every time I am in need of make up!

One word AMAZING ahhhhh! I can't even describe how happy I am with my makeup and the final product!…read moreIndigo is extremely nice and friendly! She felt like an old friend that I was catching up with while my makeup was being done! 1000000% worth it! Book her!! She is definitely my MUA from now on!

If you can please go somewhere else. She was inconsiderate, rude, didn't listen to my needs. Her…read morecustomer service, technique and soft skills were lacking. There are so many others. Go somewhere else

Mikelia did my hair, makeup, and veil styling for my wedding. She did a fantastic job! I looked…read moreand felt beautiful. She's professional, creative, and a genuinely nice person. 5 stars is not enough-she rates 100 stars!

I worked with Susan for my wedding hair and makeup and could not be happier with the results. I…read morewanted someone with experience doing east Asian hair and makeup as well as a team with experience with different hair textures and skin tones for my diverse wedding party - Susan and her team hit the mark perfectly. Me and my bridesmaids, groomswomen, and moms loved the results and felt comfortable and confident. The makeup also stayed on all night despite all the crying!!

Susan is truly the best. She is amazingly meticulous and makes it her duty to make sure you look…read moreperfect on your big day. I cannot be more thrilled with her work!!

Fran did an absolutely amazing job making me and my wedding party look and feel beautiful on our…read morespecial day. She was patient through my 2 bridal trials, ensuring she understood what I was looking for. Her assistant Jackie was also lovely to work with on the wedding day. Even with my additional last-minute requests, Fran made sure I felt completely happy with the results. The makeup lasted throughout our entire celebration, from ceremony to last dance.

I'm so late on this. sorry! Francisca, Thank you!!! You are amazing. thank you so much for creating…read moresuch beautiful halloween makeup for myself and my husband.. You really have such a talent and we are so lucky to find you!! i can't wait for another makeup sessions with you in the future...