There's nothing like the confidence boost you get after a fresh fade, dapper haircut, or professional beard grooming. An excellent barber can boost a person's confidence by 72%**! The problem is: you don't know when you are missing out. There's an unspoken loyalty code when it comes to men... you don't stray from your Barber. But plot twist: Diego is actually your Barber! It has something to do with quantum mechanics, time and space, blah, blah, blah, fourth dimension... I don't have time to explain. While Diego's a new addition to MK Salon, he has been my barber for several years now. Diego is first-rate in his craft and his passion is evident. (I'm not giving him much to work with, but somehow, I get compliments after my appointments with him.) His talent is clearly recognized by other professionals, so you don't have to take my word. Diego was originally recommended by another barber. Whether I'm going for my "everyday" haircut or want to try something different, Diego always delivers! It's obvious he stays up-to-date and adapts his techniques, too. I've seen the quality of his work in his other customers as well. MK Salon is an excellent location. It's directly across the street from the Hard Times Cafe (with the iconic horse-in-truck) so you can't miss it. It's convenient whether you are wandering from King Street Metro to the waterfront, headed to one of the many restaurants in the area, or window shopping. I've only had positive interactions with other employees there. MK is cozy, but clean. Somehow, I missed MK prior to Diego working at MK. While walk-ins are welcome during his hours, but I recommend making an appointment. The MK website may be a bit confusing though. For scheduling appointments with Diego, use the website: https://MK-Salon-and-Spa.Square.Site or https://dot.cards/Diego_Perez **Okay, okay. I made-up the statistics. But common... you know it *feels* that way. read more

Mk Salon & Spa - Somehow he always makes my hair look thicker. How?? - Waxing Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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All I gotta say is... I was so relaxed getting my hair washed, cut, and dry that I fell asleep in the chair. I'm so used to people digging into my scalp with their comb or holding the hair dryer for too long that it burns me. Glenda was super friendly, understanding, meticulous, careful, and did a great job. My thick hair usually throws people off, but she handled it perfectly. I also appreciated her advice on how to better take care of my hair. Street parking was surprisingly easy, too. Will definitely come back ! read more

Glenda is just AMAZING ! I've been going to her for about 2 years now and I am just so glad I found her . She is just the best hair stylist around the area . I promise you , you will not regret having a haircut from her . I recently got a Keratin treatment with her and this are the end results my hair looks so healthy and beautiful . read more

Mk Salon & Spa - Keratine treatment by Glenda - Waxing Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I followed my barber Ignacio (Nacho) here after he left Supercuts on South Washington Street, and have had a great experience. The salon is clean and welcoming, and the staff are friendly and experts at their profession. Nacho has been cutting hair for 40 years! I highly recommend it. read more

I used a groupon for a deep tissue massage, focusing on my left shoulder. The woman essentially gave me a full body rub, not massage, even dragging her nails along my skin at a few points. The music she played was a bit loud, which i could look past, but it became clear it was playing from YouTube when a commercial played on it. I tried to be gracious, but i was not appreciating the amateur chiropractic work on my back and ankles, which i did not request. Nor did i request hot stones, and she did not ask, or even warn me before she used them. My form i filled said my feet were ticklish but she clearly had not read it. She was not great at keeping my body covered by the sheet, which was cold and uncomfortable and pretty thoughtless. It was the last straw when she received a phone call during session, which interrupted the music and the "massage" when she had to decline the call. I told her I'd like to leave now and when i pointed out all of the above she was defensive about doing the alignment stuff. Checking out seemed confusing to the woman at the desk, who did not seem to know how to redeem a Groupon voucher. I instructed her to at least write down the code. read more

Full-service salon with an outstanding team and fantastic atmosphere. Glenda is a true specialist who has consistently provided great styling services to me and my family. Conveniently located. Warm, friendly environment. Very reasonable prices for the professional work provided. read more

I've had my hair cut here for a little over a year, and have had great experiences! Jeanie listens to what I'm looking for, and I like that she doesn't cut too much off to start so I can get just the right length. She's very friendly, and the salon experience is relaxing. Sometimes we talk a lot, and sometimes she lets me just hang out. I've also had a massage here, and had a wonderful experience. Would recommend both! All staff and guests have worn masks at all times I have been present. read more

This salon is now under new management. My hair stylist that I have been going to for the last three years is the new owner of this salon. I am so proud of her. She is a very talented hair stylist. I get my hair colored, cut and styled by Glenda and I am always happy with my hair. My hair is very healthy and I always receive compliments. I tried the other services available at MK Salon & Spa. I booked a facial and bikini wax appointment with Vera. No problem with making appointments, I booked one week in advance. My facial was so relaxing and the wax was painless. Vera uses blue European wax and it was so gentle on my skin, I did not have any ingrown hairs!!! Vera talked me into waxing my eyebrows I was hesitant because I did not want my eyebrows to narrow, she listened to me and took only hairs to improve the appearance of my brows. My brows actually look fuller and more defined! I received compliments on my skin and brows from friends and colleagues. I also got a mani/pedi by Vera and she did a very good job. I relaxed and read my book in the massage chair and enjoyed the service. You may want to bring in your own nail polish as the selection of colors is so so. I took my husband in for an eyebrow wax, and again Vera listened to what he wanted and delivered the exact results - manly looking brows. He was happy with the results. I recommend MK Salon & Spa, the environment is very relaxing, and the staff is very nice. They will serve you tea or coffee while you get your service done, and there are tons of current magazines to look through. The salon also offers massage, but I have not tried this service yet to give a review. read more

I should have left when I entered the MK Salon and Spa when I entered and saw a young man standing in front of the mirror using hair clippers to cut his own hair at the front of the store. I think I had a certain expectation when you have Salon and Spa in the name of the business. I had booked on Vagaro with Glenda but apparently, she does not work weekends and I was assigned another stylist. I was a little nervous because I had researched Glenda's work. The Salon and spa is quite small. Another man who had been sitting in a chair reading a newspaper directed me to sit in a chair in front of the mirrors. The stylist a man stated they had studied with Loreal in Paris and they were an expert at color. I asked to get my roots done and have an all-over color refresh that was brighter. The stylist did not apply any prep to the perimeter of the hairline so he had to scrub with a dry towel after the dye was removed (I have sensitive skin so I have an abrasion a a small spot that bled). The stylist only applied the color only to a portion of my head the color was never pulled through to the ends (I have never gotten an all-over color and not had it pulled through the ends). Another customer and stylist arrived prior to me being directed to the shampoo bowl. The shampoo area is very tight. The other stylist opened the back door of the salon, it my feet and she gave me a not-so-pleasant look. I apologized to her, but I didn't put my feet in her way on purpose. I was getting my hair washed and could not see her. When the stylist and I left the shampoo area I was going to go back to the chair I was sitting in. I had placed my purse and a shopping bag there. My items had been tossed to another chair. The female stylist stated that is my chair. When I picked up my items stuff fell out of the bag and I had to pick them up. I felt REALLY uncomfortable. I told the stylist I just wanted a trim because I could not wait to get out of there. For the price you pay for services there should be more of an effort to make people comfortable. this is the first time in 20 years I have gone to a salon and not even been offered a glass of water. read more

Glenda has consistently given me the most amazing haircuts I have ever received! When I leave I feel like I just left a fancy New York salon because the cut is so precise and gorgeous! My husband said he has never seen my hair look this good! Her blow dries are the best also... She is magic with a blow dryer !! Don't wait!! Get a new cut and blow dry... you will never go anyplace else!!! read more

LOVED IT!!!Went in today for a cut and got exactly what I asked for. Wash, cut and blow dry worth the price. The salon is following all the recommendations for reopening and I was pleased with the process they have set up to schedule and serve clients. Felt comfortable enough to bring my young daughter for a cut as well. Glenda was very professional and listened to what I wanted to get done. I think I found the one! ‍ read more