First visit. I had the Kerastase Fusio-Dose hair treatment with Maria and my hair feels hydrated for once and looks shinier. I have very bleached blonde hair and it's extremely dry and prone to a lot of breakage. No matter what products I use on my hair it never feels like it penetrates the hair shaft so I'm left with dry brittle hair every day. They were able to determine the custom booster treatment based on a quick evaluation of my hair which was applied after shampooing. Then they put me under a vacuum steamer for 15 minutes which was warm except for the last 2 minutes it was cold. Maria explained the whole treatment process so I would know what to expect. Then rinse and go. The whole process took about 35 minutes. Everyone at the salon was warm and welcoming and I can't wait to come back for my next treatment! I highly recommend them! read more

I dont really write Yelp reviews but my experience at this salon is worth mentioning. I came in for a regular manicure after work on Friday. I had a lovely experience with the manicurist. When I went to pay, I showed them a yelp coupon that says $10 off any service. I was told they are not affiliated with yelp and can't accept that coupon. Weird, but okay. I left really liking my manicure experience and even thought this may become my new regular place since it's so close to work. Fast forward TWO DAYS to Sunday morning. My nails had air gaps in the middle of the nail and were chipped on all of the edges. I was surprised since it had only been 2 days and usually my manicures last me around a week. I called and left a voicemail asking someone to call me. No one returned my call - no worries, I was in Philly so I'd call call when i returned. When I got back, I called and spoke to Tiara - who was friendly and gave me an appt for Wednesday to come in. I'm thinking everything is fine - they'll fix the nails and I'll be off. I arrive and the manicurist (the same one I thought was great) started to give me a hard time about how if I don't do gel then of course it will chip after a couple of days. What manicure only lasts 2 days? It's not like I was washing dishes or cleaning - I was on business travel. Then she starts to lay into me about how I'm getting two manicures for the price of one. I'm thinking why is she giving me such a hard time? I offer to show her a picture of what my nails looked like Sunday morning but she said no, it wasn't necessary. As my nails are drying, she disappears and comes back with another woman whose first question to me was "were you so mad about the Yelp thing that you came back to get a free re-polish?" What?!? How incredibly rude. No - I am not thinking about a stupid yelp thing a few days later - I have bigger things on my mind. She also told me I lied about coming on Friday and that i came on Wednesday - I was not in DC on Wednesday and there is no way I could've come in then. She kept going at me about how I did all of this to get a free re-polish and made up a whole story and lied about everything. I could not believe she was calling me a liar and treating me so horribly over re-polishing nails. I offered to show her how my nails looked on Sunday - the time stamp on the photo does not lie which she didn't want to see. When I told her she was being incredibly rude, she said she was not and went to go get someone named Robert to prove that I was lying about leaving a voicemail. Why would I lie about calling or leaving a voicemail? What do I get out of it? I have never been treated so terribly before: yelled at and called a liar. What a bizarre experience. I will be going back to my regular salon - Spa Logic, where my manicure lasts more than 2 days and I've never been yelled at or accused of lying. Attaching the picture from Sunday. read more

Salon Balayage - 2 day old manicure. - Hair Salons Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Whole team is wonderful - highly suggest Robert. He fit me in last minute for a beautiful blow out.

I made a last minute appointment (on a Friday, no less!) and was thrilled that the salon could fit me in for an up-do. Victoria did an amazing job! My hair looked amazing and stayed put all night. I didn't want to take it down! I'll be back for all my future formal event hair styling needs. read more

Salon Balayage - Hair by Victoria, queen of the up-do! This photo doesn't even do it justice. - Hair Salons Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Always a pleasure with Linda. She's talented and always makes the hour+ you're with her a great time. Been going to her for almost two years now. She fixed my hair post quarantine self-bleaching, cuts it every few months, does balayage. You name it, she does it all! Maria is the sweetest and Robert is always a joy. I also get my eye brows tweezed with Tina and she's great! They also offer mani/pedis and eyebrow waxing, among other services! I would definitely recommend to anyone and everyone. You'll be in good hands. read more

Linda is absolutely fantastic! I cannot recommend her highly enough. Earlier this year my hair dresser of 15 years retired and ever since, I have been bouncing around salons in DC trying to find someone who could achieve the icy platinum blonde (almost white) hair I used to have. After months of suffering through yellow-y bleach blonde, a friend introduced me to Linda. When I first described the look I was hoping for, she enthusiastically assured me she could do it. At my appointment, she spent lots of time with me to ensure I was getting what I wanted and she completely fixed the mess other hair dressers had created. I'm absolutely thrilled with the results and will be back soon! read more

Salon Balayage - Linda transformed the awful yellow-y bleach blonde hair I had into this gorgeous icy-platinum. I can't thank her enough! - Hair Salons Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Regan is amazing!!! I was a walk-in around 330pm asking for a color correction or balayage to fix my yellow bleached hair. (My black hair roots were coming in) I was nervous to be a walk-in asking for hair color with someone new but I seriously lucked out. Regan is like a hair scientist. She knew my hair had Asian roots, German roots, how it curled, etc. She explained everything that she was doing to my hair as she went along and knew exactly what I was looking for. She made my hair look super natural while still keeping a nice blonde to it. I've received lots of compliments! -sorry I don't have any pics.. Thank you Regan!!! I'll be back for whatever my next hair appointment is. read more

Linda is the bomb! I miss her! I used to go to her a couple of years ago but then I moved to southern Maryland so I haven't gone to her in a while. But I'm a dark brunette and she made me super blonde. It was beautiful. She was even able to do it with color already on my head. She's amazing!!! read more

I highly recommend Linda and her crew who helped make my hair a beautiful blonde! I have baby fine hair that's not easy to color, cut, or style. I arrived with a brassy orange color and uneven cut. Linda was spot-on on her recommendations and execution. She fixed me right up. Their location is right in the heart of DC - K St. area. The prices are better than other downtown salons; their customer service is also better - the woman I made my appointment through was so sweet and professional; the salon was noticeably clean - even the bathroom; and Linda is talented - and I don't hand out high praise easily. To top it off, it's a local woman-owned business. Keep up the great work! read more

Salon Balayage - Thank you for my beautiful ashy blonde! - Hair Salons Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The Salon Balayage staff is friendly, stylish, upbeat, talkative, knowledgeable and accommodating. The salon has excitement, flair, a lovely layout and decorations. My co-worker who is a regular client highly recommended this salon to other fellow co-workers and me. My first appointment included a pedicure, and for my hair, a deep-conditioning treatment and blowout. For manicures and pedicures, sterilized tools in a sealed packet are used for each client to prevent spreading germs and infections. The massage chairs have heat, which was relaxing after a long day at work. The nail tech also vigorously massaged my legs and feet. The amount of nail polish coats looked pretty and shiny. Additionally, the magazines are up-to-date and in good condition. The deep-conditioning/moisture treatment is an interesting procedure where a machine is attached to your head for heat after a deep conditioner is applied. My hair was smooth, soft and silky after the treatment. With my budget, I was iffy about having my hair blown out which costs extra; however, I considered it an early birthday gift to myself! The stylists fixed my hair exactly how I wanted it - loose curls, shine and volume. They even demonstrated how I can maintain the hair-do over the next few days. The products used on my hair are amazing. The hairspray does not flake nor become greasy. Furthermore, the owner informed me of when and how to shampoo, condition and style my hair. My hair and nails found a new home at Salon Balayage! =) read more

I dont want to be completely honest with how i feel about my haircut here but i will state the facts. Over priced: yes, we are in DC not NYC. I specifically said im growing out my hair and i got a big chunk of the back cut off because "it looks better that way"... um, let me be the judge of that. I brought a picture of what i wanted!!! and i when i left, my hair did not look like it got styled, it just looked shorter. i am so mad as i write this because i'm tired of having stylists decide what they think is best rather than just doing what you ask for. Oh, and one side is cut shorter than the other, i just realized that after straightening my hair! Anyway, i learned that a friendly staff doesnt mean that you're going to get what you're going there for, the haircut you want! 6 more months and maybe i'll try another place in DC, otherwise im heading back to NYC!! 2 other girls have had similar issues with stylists from around the area, and one poor girl tried 4 different places... and nothing.. read more

You must take the good with the bad, then average things out. I'm a man (obviously) and I've gotten several pedi's there. Overall I'm very happy with my service, they know my name when I walk in the door, and everyone is very pleasant. My fave was julie but she has since left the salon but I still come in for service. as a "metro" male, I'm not easy to please when it comes to messin with my toes, lol, but they are great and Linda is a very exuberant woman who I believe is about not only business, but to make me, "you" happy. I would recommend Balayage-and I don't co-sign too many establishments (smile). I do have a recommendation though, Get a bottle of scotch so that I can have a quick drink while I'm sitting. Rob read more

Overall, my experience was okay. My hair came out okay (I had to go over it with my own flat iron). My cut came out amazingly. The staff was nice but needs training on racial sensitivity. Statements like "What do I use for HER " & "Her hair is not THAT bad", amongst others, should not be used in a client setting. As this is a hard topic to correct someone on without creating bad vibes I didn't say anything during my appointment, but you all should know. Thank you again for my hair cut and making it really bouncy! read more

Salon Balayage has been open for 8 months. They have a clean, pleasantly-decorated space and the usual variety of services (manicure, pedicure, pedisoak, hair cut/style, probably more). While the manicure was speedy with fewer endcoats than I'd like, it was done flawlessly and dried fast... so how could I complain? I like this Salon because the girls who work there are friendly and talkative. It's got a good vibe! They appear to love and dote on their customers (= good idea). They are eager to make you another appointment, but not pushy. I have scheduled myself for a pedi next week. : ) read more

Linda, the owner, as been my hair dresser for nearly 20 years. She fixed a horrible haircut and I never looked back. I moved with her to each new salon and then ultimately to Salon Balayage. She has always listened to what I want while making sure my hair looks good. She will encourage me to try a new style and then lets me decide. Sometimes it takes a while for me to decide on her advice and I always am pleased with the results. My hair is thick and wavy with a mind of its own and Linda has done a fantastic job of making it - and me - look good. I have recommended several friends to Linda, all of whom are regular customers of hers now. read more

Reasonable prices for great service. I'll be back to try other services! REASON FOR COMING: Wash/blow dry LOCATION: Located on the 1800 block of M street by Wells Fargo. There's several garages on the block that are cheaper after 7pm. Otherwise, street parking is available, but traffic is so bad it might feel hectic parking on the street. It's closest to Dupont Circle or Farragut North Metro Stations - both on red line. ATMOSPHERE: Small salon. Clean. Bright inside. SERVICE: Excellent. Booking an appt was easy over the phone. The woman at the front desk seemed a bit flustered when I got in, but she set me up with a stylist right away. I was assigned to Victoria, who was easy to talk to and styled my hair better than anyone in a while. She drew attention to layers I didn't even know I had! The shampooer was great, too. She had control; water wasn't flying everywhere on my face, like other salons. DISCOUNTS: They offer 10% off your first visit! They also had a special on mani/pedis and waxes when I went in. Lots of specials. I like :) read more

I've been going here for 3+ years and now three of my friends get their hair done here too on my recommendation. The salon is super cute and the staff is really friendly. My experience has only been with Linda and Victoria doing my hair. Maria does a great shampoo and massage. My loyalty with this place was sealed when I got my hair highlighted awhile back. I hadn't colored my hair before, so I was nervous when I finally decided to mix things up and go for it. It took a lot of trust on my part, but they did a fantastic job. I couldn't have been more pleased with it and they haven't let me down since. It's a bit on the pricey side, but I think it's well worth it to get good consistent results. read more

A good salon, but when my stylist Nathalie left to work at Alex Provenzano, I followed her there. She gives the best hair cuts, so that's all I care about. read more

Terrible experience with gel manicure at this salon. Pricey and poor quality. Would not recommend. read more

Salon Balayage - Straight out of salon. - Hair Salons Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

A few months ago I had a very basic trim at this salon (my first time) and everything went fine. Nothing special. My hairdresser, Natalie, was very friendly so I decided to go back there to change my golden balayage into a darker ombré. I showed my hairdresser and the owner the picture of what I wanted. They discussed how to approach this and said it would look great...it did NOT turn out great. The first attempt at my very basic, honey ombré was WHITE blonde ombré... not platinum, WHITE. After I told the staff this is not what I wanted, and again showed them the picture of what I wanted, another stylist and the owner offered to "put some color back into the blonde". The result was a medium brown overall color with a few gray, white and brassy ombré-esque highlights. The salon was closing and no one seemed to care what I looked like so I paid and left. BEST PART OF THIS EXPERIENCE? The prices posted on the receptionists desk are "no longer their current prices" and it is actually $100 more for an ombré than advertised. NEVER GOING BACK. Save yourself. read more

We have been going to Linda forever. Even after we moved out of DC, we go back because she is that fantastic. Best stylist and colorist around. She opened Salon Balayage and perfected the technique long before balayage was as popular as it is now. She is absolutely wonderful and all the staff are professional and extremely lovely. read more

I have to say that this was one of the best experiences that I have had at a salon. Although I am a total beauty junkie, I have to admit that my separation anxiety from my former hair stylist in Miami has reached new heights. So, after trying a few salons around town to just blow my hair and only receiving so-so results, I decided to give Salon Balayage a try. I am now hooked. Linda did my hair just like my stylist in Miami but only better (who knew it could get better!!!). From the minute I walked in the salon, the first thing I noticed was how friendly everyone was. I was greeted like a long lost friend. There was nothing at all snooty about this salon (unlike some others in town) and everyone from the receptionist to the woman who washed my hair had a smile on their face (and not one of those, "I am too good to be doing this" fake smiles). I also noticed that everyone took great pains to make sure that the customers were happy and being well taken care of. I think that is important because my money is limited and I want to spend it wisely. As for the service, I had just a blow dry. When trying out a salon for the first time, I usually just get a blow dry. I figure if they can blow my hair, they can probably do a good job cutting it. If they don't go a good job, I can just wash it and be done with it. I have to say that Linda did such a wonderful job on my hair, I hope it lasts for days!!! She was quick and obviously well-skilled. My hair has not looked his fabulous in a long long time. I got so many compliments when I returned to the office that I want Linda to do my hair every day!!!! When I was finished I immediately booked my next appointment. Now, I think that says volumes. I would highly recommend this salon. It is very reasonably priced and is a nice place to visit. read more

Salon Balayage is the best salon I have ever been to. Linda (the owner) and her staff are top notch, experts in the industry and make you feel like family. I am very particular about my hair color (highlights) and cut. The coloring I've had done by Linda is flawless and the haircut is exactly as I want it. I cannot recommend this salon enough. They are the best!! read more

Linda rocks the world and the salon is quite stylish. My wife and I and now our 3 year old go to Linda, as do about 15 of our friends. We've been with Linda for more than 10 years. You always come out looking good. She provides good conversation for men, who might not normally be caught dead in a salon like this-- it was part of my pre-nup, but I don't mind a bit. read more

the most disgusting salon with the most unprofessional associates I've seen in my life. Although I had an appointment for manicure and pedicure, the girl at the reception had no idea what to do with me, and the owner of the salon offered me to get a haircut. The manicure and pedicure services were a joke - the woman did not work on my cuticles and shape of my nails at all, pretty much she just washed my feet and hands and rubbed a cheap lotion on them... The most important part is that they don't seem to disinfect the instruments they use. I was charged $65.00 for this "unforgivable" service.. read more

I have been going to Linda for almost 4 years now and she is wonderful! When I moved to DC, I searched for a long time to find someone to do balayage highlights and Linda does them perfectly. They look so natural and grow out without creating dramatic roots. And I can always trust her recommendations for my cut and color. Linda is also fun to talk to and so friendly with everyone. In fact, the whole staff at Salon Balayage is super friendly. The salon is modern and attractive. Pricing seems fair for this area. I visited several other salons in DC before settling down at Salon Balayage and the pricing was similar for salons of this caliber. It seems like the staff there all have so many long-term clients, which is obviously a good sign. read more

I highly recommend this salon. Before I went to Salon Balayage, I had problems with stylists who claimed to know how to color hair platinum blonde, but really didn't. When I first went to Linda with a lot of breakage to my hair, she spent time explaining exactly what had happened with my prior stylist, what we needed to do, and every step in the process. Five months have gone by and my hair is platinum, beautiful, and healthy! The salon is beautiful and and everyone at the salon is professional and friendly. read more

Linda iis the best in DC.... She is not only the owner, but also one of my dearest friends for the past twenty years... Mad skills and a pleasure to be around.. Once you go; you'll go back often.... read more

Was in DC for business. Walked by Salon Balayage on my way to lunch because I had some extra time. I wasn't expecting to get the best waxing experience I've had in the last couple years. Michelle is awesome. She's fast, professional, and great at waxing. I wish she could move to California so I could go to her every month. I recommend her highly. Thanks Michelle! read more

This review is for Michelle, the spa/ wax person at this Salon. I never was picky at who I went to for a wax but when I encountered Michelle about 3 or 4 years ago, I fell in love. Not only is she very efficient and clean with my Brazilians, she is very personable. She remembers conversations from your last visit, asks about your family, and just really nice and professional. read more

Very nice experience... very friendly staff. Ask for Joel, he does a fantastic job!

Linda Bui is hands down the absolute best stylist in the area and possibly on the eastern seaboard. I have been going to Linda for over a decade now, and she never fails to impress me with her ability to make my hair perfect no matter what color, shade, length or style we decide on. She has an eye for the perfect color and cut and she is just THE master of hair. Linda has even come in on her off day or changed her hours to accommodate me for special events when I needed her magic! I will never trust my hair to anyone ever again. Not only is Linda great, her salon is absolutely gorgeous and her assistant, Maria, is fantastic. Absolutely love this salon. read more

I definitely recommend Michele for waxing! I was referred by a co-worker, she gave me her cellphone number to text her. I texted her my information and set up my appointment via text as well. She is very knowledgeable, precise, and welcoming. read more

I had the first appointment of the day with Linda at 10am on a Monday for a cut and balayage. I arrived on time and waited for 20 minutes with employees who ignored me and neither apologized or reassured me that Linda was on her way. I cancelled and walked out. If I'm going to spend over $200+, I would expect to be treated as if my time and patronage is valuable. I will not be rebooking or returning. read more

5 stars for Michelle! She's the most thorough esthetician I've encountered. Promise! I first met her at Fusion Day Spa and have followed her faithfully ever since. When our schedules don't align and I have to go elsewhere I'm always sad because I KNOW I won't receive the same quality of work anywhere else. Michelle ALWAYS leaves my lady parts feeling nice and smooth. She doesn't miss a thing. Her technique allows for minimal pain and maximum comfort. She has a way about her that all other estheticians should learn from. To top it off she is very personable. What more can you ask for. Her service is UNRIVALED! read more

On the recommendation of a friend I started seeing Linda about 5 years ago. Before that I would take a day off work to get my hair cut in Richmond since I'd seen the same stylist there for 10+ years. Linda is the first person in DC I've gone to more than once and I love her. Aside from her fabulous styling skills, she is genuinely kind and remembers even the smallest details of a conversation from months back. Even though I go about 4 months between cuts, the style she cuts stays despite having thick hair. I trust her 100% to provide a great cut and she always delivers. read more

I followed my hairstylist to this salon, so the review is about the stylist, not the establishment. Nathalie (don't know last name) is from France, unfailingly polite, pleasant and easy to work with. The shampoo/cuts are expensive ($85, $70 + $15 tip) but I get exactly what I want every time and as it grows out it looks good for a couple of months. We wear our hair everyday, so it is worth it to me. As far as the salon is concerned, it seems no better or worse than others in this price range. I have been to a lot of different hair stylists in DC and am glad to have finally hit on a hairstylist who does a really nice job. She is also a very good colorist. And I would recommend her for children, too! read more

This is a friendly and professional salon with lots of happy customers. Prices are fair and you are immediately welcomed. I especially recommend Michelle, who does manicures, pedicures, facials, waxing, you name it! I have been with her for about 10 years. I don't let anyone else work on my feet! Go in for some pampering. She is the best! read more

Walked in after work for a pedicure... no wait at all and the best pedicure I've received in DC. I workout a lot and tend to get a lot of ingrown toenails and every nail place I've been to just ignores it even when I request to have them removed. Tina spent the time to fully take care of the problem and did it without causing any pain! I am very happy with my service and I will be back! read more

This was by far one of the worst experiences in general of my life. The only thing I really do for myself (to pamper myself) is get my hair done. I change the style and color often and have never had a problem. I am very knowledgeable on how hair color can be changed and what processes are necessary to achieve the color you are looking for. When I was looking for a new salon closer to my new home I did a lot of research and walked around a lot to look at different salons. I entered many of them to talk to a color specialist as I wanted to go back to a lighter color than the black (semi permanent) color that I had. I knew that they should consult me to either highlight some of it a lighter brown and go from there after a few months slowly or to just wash the color out completely. As I have patience and didn't want to damage my hair too too much for the summer I knew I wanted highlights. When I say Salon Balayage while passing by, I walked in. The owner, Linda, consulted me to do one of the two options I knew of. The price of 150 was reasonable to me for a job well done and she was so nice that I was excited to go there. I read the reviews and everything looked good. When I went in the next day to get my hair done I was in for a big surprise. Linda would not be working on my hair because I had not chosen the $300 option of washing out the color. As a result, I had a hair stylist (who, mind you, could not speak much English) get started on my hair. He began highlighting my hair and said he would highlight it a lighter brown color. I was OK with that and he began. Everything seemed the norm until he left me with bleach on my head for 3 HOURS!!!! 3 Hours... during which time he used a HOT blow dryer close to my scalp, burning my head. When he FINALLY took the foils out of my hair it was white on black with some read streaks on the sides of my head. Because it was late in the day he said it looked fine and he would just dry it and I could go. I was shaking and almost in tears. I asked if he would at least do the toner and he said I didn't have to. After a few minutes he finally put a toner in it which he washed out in 3 minutes ( I checked the time on my phone). During this time of my getting my hair washed Linda stated that she is glad she doesn't bleach her hair and that is why it looks so healthy and beautiful and that she would never do what I was doing to my hair. What???? As my hair was falling out in my hands Linda took a brush and brushed through my hair showing me all the hair that was clumping out and saying... it could be worse. The tears started to come and I am NOT an emotional person like that. Then, the male stylist blow drying my hair and Linda said "OOH now you should get a really short haircut with bangs." I was just shaking very obviously and uncontrollably and Linda just left for the day. I asked the stylist what he had done since now I looked like tony the tiger and most of my hair had broken off. He told me I looked great and that he had just wasted my time with me and I didn't need anything fixed. He yelled at me and I left crying. It was awful. When I went to a previous hair stylist I had the next day she looked at me in shock when I took my hat off. She was appalled at the fact that anyone would do such a thing to someone's hair and claim they had been in business for over 20 years. I called Linda again to ask about a refund while I was at my salon and told her that I was elsewhere getting my hair fixed and that I wanted at least a partial refund after everything that happened. Not after long she was yelling at me saying that I would never get anything back because of all the time that was spent on me. She also said that she did not believe that I was at another salon because I was calling from my cell phone. The hairstylist that I was with took the phone and pretty much told her off. The whole salon was in shock at the way Linda was speaking to me and my stylist after we were just talking to her calmly and rationally. My stylist hung up on her. Needless to say I never got any money back and the only reason I had paid for it at all was because they told me that they were shutting down for the day and that I needed to pay immediately while I had foils in my hair. My boyfriend wanted to pay for it so i had him call in with his credit card number. NEVER AGAIN!!!! Linda is the most disrespectful person I have EVER met... and I meet disrespectful people everyday in my line of work, trust me. She is cruel, unprofessional, and obviously not cut out to be a truly GOOD hair stylist/colorist or manager. Please do not go to this Salon because people like this should not be allowed the privilege of having a position that should make people feel good about themselves, inside and out. Good Luck. read more