Went to this salon because it's close to home and I read outstanding reviews. Totally worth the hype! Mary did an outstanding job on my haircut and brow wax. I never felt like she was rushing through my hair. She listened to what I wanted, and did just that, asking me questions about my hair throughout the appointment and made a few suggestions. She was also just a pleasant person to talk to while I was in her chair! I never felt pressured to change my mind or to buy products. I will definitely be back. My hair looks wonderful, I feel great about it, and it was an overall fantastic experience. read more

Great experience - warm and upbeat salon in a beautiful building. Gerard gave me a fantastic haircut with a style that was exactly what I had asked for and was so nice to interact with. Found my new salon in DC! read more

I cannot say enough good things about Salon Gerard and Gerard. I literally refer every person who mentions needing a hair cut or color to Gerard (including my roommate that wanted to go from long hair to pixie cut, my boss whose blonde was too red, and my boyfriend's mom who was getting her hair colored for the first time ever). If anyone even briefly mentions hair, I can't help but bring this place up and absolutely gush about it. I have been seeing Gerard for about two years and regardless of what I ask for with my color/highlights Gerard absolutely nails it (and he is particularly good at giving me highlights that grow out well because he knows I'm terrible about coming more than once every three months). He is a master at his craft and also charismatic and charming. Also, though I have personally never seen any of the other stylists, my friends that I have referred to the salon have used them and always loved their cuts. read more

So, wow. It feels good to feel good about yourself. As a guy, you feel a bit vain pampering yourself, but, a great cut, and color at my age projects a new self image and confidence. Thank you, Heidi! read more

Gerard did a great job with my hair. Liked that you can book online, very handy! Would recommend this place to others.

I live in the KW, and I went to Salon Gerard for a hair cut a few months ago. He was very professional, the setting was cozy and intimate, and the hair cut was great. If you live in the building, or in the neighborhood (take advantage of the one-hour free parking) then I highly recommend this Salon for your hair-cutting needs. You won't be disappointed, and it feels very old-school getting your hair cut in such a calm environment. read more

I highly recommend Salon Gerard! I got a very short cut that I absolutely love, and Gerard worked with me patiently to find the right hair color for a perfect summer look. Plus, hair appointments here are fun! Salon Gerard is a very intimate, laid back setting, and I always enjoy chatting with Gerard and January. Now I can be at ease and have fun when I'm changing my look... I've definitely found my go-to hairstylist in DC. read more

Gonna be a celebrity sooner or later. This guy is brilliant and a true artist. Can't wait for my next appointment!!!!!!!!!!!

I had a great experience at Salon Gerard. I just moved to D.C. about four months ago and was so glad that I found a great salon on the first try. Gerard was extremely professional and great to talk to. I went full on blonde and was very pleased with the results. I couldn't have asked for anything better! read more

What a great salon. I took my girls there today for haircuts. My almost 6 year old had her first professional cut and the results were amazing. Gerard really took his time and the results are beautiful. He also cut my little ones hair and worked some sort of magic as she almost fell asleep in his chair. As it turns out, I used to go to Gerard several years ago and only stopped when I called for an appointment and learned he had moved to Montreal. I'm so glad we discovered him again and the girls and I will definitely be back. read more

Great color and cut would definitely go back. He just opened a second location in bethesda but I've yet to go there.

Thank you Gerard! I had an amazing time at the salon and left with amazing highlight ombré. I love the salon and will come back for sure next time! Gerard is very professional and friendly, thank you again! read more

I have lived in DC for a few years and had yet to find a place that did highlights that I liked at a reasonable price. I went to Salon Gerard right before my engagement pictures for an appointment with Shelley. Right off the bat she was super friendly and engaging. She nailed my highlights and although we ran out of time for a trim, she offered to style my hair for my engagement pictures. I have a ton of hair so Gerard even stepped in to help since it was taking forever for my hair to dry. I walked out of the salon feeling confident and happy and I loved my hair in my pictures. This has been my best hair salon experience in DC so far! read more

Saw Rachel today for a huge change, cut seven inches off! I brought a photo and she did it perfectly, basically an exact replica of the photo. Ask for info about the parking, there is a lot under and it's free for the first hour which was really nice. read more

I made an appointment with Mary not really knowing anything about this salon. I've been in DC about 2 years now and haven't really found my go-to hair stylist yet. Mary was amazing! She's super friendly and really seemed to understand my thin, frizzy, wavy/sometimes curly hair. I went for a big change from long hair to cut just at my shoulders and after a week I couldn't love it more. I can wear it straight, wavy, or curly with minimal effort. "Minimal effort" is something I never thought I could say about my hair! This has been the best haircut for work as a nurse, it doesn't get in the way or I can still pull it back into a small ponytail. As for the salon, it's small and cozy, downstairs from the front lobby of the building. I was offered water or coffee while I waited and Mary acknowledged I was there while she was finishing up the person before me. It's little customer service things like this that keep me happy, plus I booked the appointment kind of last minute so I wasn't in a rush and was happy to wait an extra few minutes. Parking wasn't too bad to find on the street or it's just down the street from the Cleveland Park metro. read more

I made appointment for 1:45 on Tuesday 5-22. Went to address on Yelp and it was residential building No signage, lock building only opens to security fob. Not a resident, you get no entrance. Returned to my car in driveway and called only to get an answering machine. Wasted day,missed lunch, now have to find another highly rated salon (haha) just to get haircut. Can anyone explain how a top rated salon with salon prices can not afford a receptionist or phone service even centralized to some old person that lives at home and acts as appointment coordinator. No directions or instructions on how to find hidden salon. I feel the positive reviews are not from real customers. Since no one mentions the hidden nature of this business it is doubtful that these person were at location or could even find it. Gerard contacted me and said I abused your reception. When we were outside my wife and I both called shop and got answering machine. Both of us were there and there was no doorman or valet. I tried doors no one was there. I was told location and knew where building is. We only call later after we returned home and got a person that said they didn't know whether there was a receptionist. This is not me making up things. No Doorman, No Valet, only building name given when reservation was made. Not that you had to call people somewhere inside building to unlock access. We stood outside and tried to call Business. Both of us stood out front and by our SUV tried to call you with no luck after 20 minutes we left and when we got home we did call to complain. When we did call we were not rude but upset we ruined our afternoon trying to find your business with no help available. Given your lack of concern for our experience and how you immediately attacked us as rude only reflects you reaction to my comments about the questionable nature of your rating. No where do you show any concern for the people like myself that had bad outcomes trying to use you Business read more

Gerard is excellent! Not only did he find time to fit me in on short notice, but he gave me an creative and thoughtful dye job. I found him to be very consultative and honest about what we could do with my hair. His salon is reasonably priced for the high quality they deliver, with none of the surprise up-charges I've seen with other salons in DC. In short, I will definitely be making a return visit! read more

I tend to cry when getting my hair cut. Talking to Gerard was so soothing, I pretty much forgot about everything and then suddenly, boom, Victoria Secret level hair. He's the best. :) read more

My first experience at this salon was amazing!!! Not only was I made to feel very comfortable and at ease, the stylist made sure she knew and understood exactly what and how I wanted my hair to look. I've been to many salons, but this was the first one that truly made me feel relaxed and in good hands. My stylist was Mary, both polite and very sweet and definitely my reason for returning. She highlighted my hair just the right shade I described and also cut and styled to my preference. Her knowledge of my hair and also her suggestions were very insightful and welcomed. The entire length of my stay was relaxed and enjoyable. I was offered both wine and coffee. The room was well lit and very clean. I did not feel overwhelmed but confidant that Mary knew what she was doing and made me feel and look my very best. I will definitely be returning to this salon and will highly recommend Salon Gerard with five stars (more if I could!!) Thank you!! A wonderful and high-class hair experience! read more