Quency was is a great and attentive stylist. The staff was also welcoming and hospitality. Great haircut experience!

I went to Salon Quency again after 8 months, and I left wondering why it's been so long and reminding myself that the distance is totally worth it. When I entered, the individual at the front desk greeted me kindly; seriously, I don't even want to say that they train them well (though they probably do) because I get genuinely good energy from everyone in that place. About my haircut and barber: I showed Quency a picture from last year and told him I wanted something like it, but I'm so tired of the cowlick and I want another option. Let me tell you, he understood what I wanted, but KNEW what I needed. He asked what I thought about a style totally different, but cute, trendy, and fairly easy for me to fix at home. I'm of the mindset that you only live once, so why not. When he got started on a faux hawk type cut, I told him I'm surprised he thinks it'll work out since I have relatively plain hair without much volume. He paused and told me that that's his job! I put my trust him when I took off my glasses, and he got to work. When we were done, I was honestly really surprised. My hair, which usually feels textureless and honestly quite burdensome, was stylish and contemporary. I am so glad that I trusted his opinion and went with something new and confidence-boosting. He walked me through the steps to fix it up right and made sure I was happy before having get me up. He matched my vibe and got me what I needed by avoiding any cowlick issues, so there were lots of wins today. read more

I read rave reviews about this place (specifically the owner, Quency Valencia) on Yelp and Reddit, and booked an appointment with Quency online on the salon website. Everything from front desk reception to ease of booking to haircut quality and styling is absolutely top-notch, and for very reasonable prices. I've lived in a few places and needless to say everyone who has moved around knows the stress of finding a new hairstylist. In my case, I also wanted to find a stylist that knows how to work with wavy hair and didn't cut my hair too short/with a fade like a lot of barbers do. Rest assured, you have found your go-to place right here. I really appreciated that Quency set aside time to do a quick consultation before my haircut and was very mindful of my requests for layers, feathering, not too short length, etc. I like that he makes sure to honor clients' requests while also offering potential ideas for what might suit the client's hair best. He is exceptionally detailed, efficient, and wants the best results for each of his clients. After I had told him what I was hoping for in a haircut, Quency told me what he was going to do and visually demonstrated which areas he was going to trim/style and how. He told me his goal was to emphasize my natural hair volume and texture, that I was going to feel like I had even more hair then ever before, and that I was going to love it--and he was totally right! Quency gave me a quick, easy to understand tutorial of how to style my hair in less than 3 steps (I had said earlier I prefer a minimal routine). When he handed me the mirror at the end, I was stunned at how voluminous my hair was and how much wave he'd been able to get with only sea salt gel and a little bit of curl enhancing lotion! An incredible haircut for only $60 (that only took half an hour!) Quency is a master at his craft and it clearly shows in his work. He and the other stylists are very friendly, and you can easily tell that he wants all of his clients to walk away feeling happy. His salon is clean, well-run, and he clearly chooses all his staff with intention. I was briefly helped by Sary and Maribel as well while I was waiting for Quency to finish with the client before--both excellent. I cannot recommend Salon Quency enough! read more

If you are a gay man looking for a good consistent haircut go to Quency and ask for Brailyn. He's the best, does a lot of my friends, and we all look like stars! I been working a mullet for a year now and he's been a great hair partner (but an expert at high and tight too). The Salon is cute/clean, the desk staff are awesome, I love the Kevin Murphy products they sell, and the vibes are consistently high. Now yall gonna steal my booking slots read more

Loving their service and they allow me walk-in The service is great and nice workers. I will go there again and loving the lives and in U street! read more

There are some places you don't want to leave reviews for because you're afraid others will flood it and make it impossible to enjoy yourself. This is one of those places but it's so great that more people need to experience the quality, service and life changing salon experience. Just wanted to share my thanks and look forward to many more! read more

The haircuts are perfect! The vibe is elegant and professional. I can't say enough good things about Salon Quency in DC.

You should get your hair cut at Salon Quency. If you don't read anymore of this review, just know that the very first sentence is all you need to know. Salon Quency's online booking system is easy and convenient. I'm the kind of guy who likes doing as much on the computer as possible, so extra points to these folks for that. My first two visits to Salon Quency were with Brailyn, and he is phenomenal (and very nice!). He has great attention to detail and was very helpful in offering style tips. Unfortunately I am an idiot and needed a haircut in a pinch one day, and Brailyn wasn't available and the other stylists were booked, so I took a risk on a corporate salon-that-will-not-be-named. My haircut from the bad place was...well...really bad. But I lived with it, and months went by living in regret for not going back to Salon Quency. Fast forward six months and I've learned my lesson. I booked an appointment with the next available stylist and was matched with Maria. In addition to being sweet, Maria was very helpful in determining how to cut my hair. She took extra care to always ask if a particular length or angle was okay with me, and I greatly appreciated that. My only directions for my cut were "make it look modern but professional" and Maria came through. The way the bad place had cut my hair turned it into a disaster -- Maria fixed all that and brought my style back to health! THANK YOU MARIA! Some other tidbits: Salon Quency will offer you water, coffee or wine -- yes WINE. Very nice. Their computer system stores your credit card info from when you originally booked your appointment online, so you don't even need to swipe your card as you leave. All stylist tips are through Venmo, which makes the final payment for a haircut a little less pressure. Don't forget to scan your stylist's Venmo QR code before you leave! read more

Salon Quency - Maria fixed my hair after a stylist from a different salon left it...not so great. Thanks Maria! - Men's Hair Salons Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Hair color: 5/5 Hair cut: 4.5/5 Service: 4/5 Ambience: 4/5 I've come to Salon Quency several times now. Everyone at the salon is very nice and friendly. Hair experience: I've gotten my hair cut by Patty (Manager), John, and Brailyn. I loved working with all of them. All three were thorough, kind, and gave me great cuts. The stylists seem to take care of their customers and take their jobs seriously which is important to me. Quency is always around and I've noticed how to guides and monitors from afar. He really seems to care and that seems to translate to everyone. I loved going to Salon Quency, everyone is so nice, they always offer you a beverage, and it's an open, laid back friendly environment without compromising top quality. The price point of this salon is what I appreciated the most. Haircuts are a reasonable price considering the location (U street!) and quality. Thanks Salon Quency for great experiences - I was sad to leave you when I moved out of state. read more

Very negative experience. I explained to the stylist Kevin that I wanted a trim and take off one and a half inch and showed him a picture. He took more than 4 inches. This was too short, uneven and very disappointing. The haircut was extremely bad. This was not what I wanted. It is absolutely unacceptable and horrible service. read more

I chose the salon for my wedding dye and cut (for me and my mother), based on my good (past) experience with John, who has since left. After this last experience, I won't be back. A few highlights: - Bad scheduling and lack of communication: I had a 10:30 AM appointment. After arriving at 10:00, I was told I could not wait inside, even though they were open, but that they would call me when I could come in. They never did. I finally walked in at 10:20 and had to wait until about 10:50, when they finally started service, not with me, as originally scheduled, but with my mother, who had the bleaching appointment. I let it slide, since I knew her service would take longer, but they should've told me they would start with her and schedule accordingly - it took another hour by the time they started on me, so I could've just come later. Also, the stylist's estimate for a hair bleaching was WAY off. He started at 10:50 AM and was originally scheduled to finish by 3:00 PM. By 5:10 PM, he was still not done, and still had to complete the haircut and blow-dry. At that point, we couldn't wait any longer (I had already left for a 4:00 PM errand and had to come back for my mom), so my mother had to leave without a haircut (which I had already paid for) and with her hair still half wet. I understand that bleaching is an extensive and complex procedure, with a length that varies based on numerous elements (including hair type, natural color, previous dye jobs, etc.), but I would've appreciated an open-ended appointment or even as estimate closer to "we don't know how long it's going to take, so plan to be here between 4 and 7 hours." He also failed to mention my mother's hair would have a lavender hue for 1-2 washes before turning fully white - an essential detail, as we were a few days away from my wedding and didn't have time to wash our hair basically every other day until finally achieving the color we had paid for. He had told me she'd walk out of the salon with fully white hair. That was certainly not the case (see photo, where she inexplicably has 3 colors - blonde strands, lavender strands and white strands). I had also showed them example photos when I made the appointment, but was asked to show photos again when we came in for the service, as if they didn't remember anything. - AC temp is set to freezing. I got a cold after being left for over 20 min with wet hair (after being shampooed) directly under the AC vent blasting very cold air. Nobody came to check on me or gave me any indication of how long I'd need to sit there. When I finally got up and moved to an area farther from the vent, I told them I was cold and had not been given any timeline for how long this would take. Instead of apologizing/offering some hot tea/offering to adjust the temperature, the receptionists' reaction was to run to the back and tell my stylist I had complained, so he came out and told me I was magically "done". The entire time, my shampooer was walking around looking at her phone and acting like I had inconvenienced her. - The music is loud. Not as loud as needing to shout to make myself heard, but loud enough that it feels like a hip restaurant or bar rather than a relaxing salon. Didn't even think about complaining, since my hair stylist was singing along with the music, so obviously they like it this way. - Receptionists have a slightly impertinent attitude - e.g. they just stare at you when you complain about something like you're a lunatic or act inconveniences, instead of apologizing and offering to adjust anything that needs adjusting. - I called the following Tuesday to have the credit they had offered for my mother's haircut turned from a credit for a future appointment into a refund. I also asked for the breakdown of costs. After explaining everything, the receptionist first said "so you want to make an appointment?", had me repeat everything, then she said she'd have to call me back after speaking to a manager. She never did. Instead, they communicated via texts and omitted (again) to give me the breakdown of the service costs until I asked again. - They do not provide any parking, and the receptionist was clueless when I asked her for parking options. If you don't routinely drive in the city, it can be stressful to try to arrange parking while getting services at the salon. We were able to park near the salon, but we had to keep extending and paying for parking because of the aforementioned incorrectly estimated appointment time. Every other business I've been to in DC is ready to provide parking information to customers (some even specify it on their websites). To be greeted with a shrug and an "I don't really know" from the front desk is unacceptable. If you don't have high standards, this place is fine. But if you expect a modicum of competence, professionalism or respect, seek elsewhere. read more

Salon Quency - Men's Hair Salons Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I wanted a fresh look and I was tired of going to all the local places near me in Maryland. I was looking for someone who knows about styling and not just "what number buzz are you?" Well, Salon Quency turned out to be exactly what I was looking for. I trusted the reviews and was pleasantly surprised. Fair prices, professional staff, and fun environment. I left happy with a great look and will be back. My cut/style was with Quency the shop owner. Quency has a great personality and made me feel comfortable there. read more

Did I receive a professional cut at a fair price?  Yes.  It's not like they sliced my ear or I have to wear a hat or a wig.  But it's also nothing like what I asked for.  Despite this being a unisex salon, they really can't seem to resist the urge to do anything but fades for men, and took at least 3 inches more off the back and sides than I requested.  Fair warning that if one of your Covid revelations is that you like your hair longer, and you just want it cut to look cleaner and more professional, this is not the place for you.  They will cut it like it's 2019. Very disappointed and will not return. read more

Salon Quency - How I requested my hair (literally showed this picture from a couple of weeks after my last haircut 3 months ago). - Men's Hair Salons Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Great service and quality of haircut is awesome. The staff is friendly and professional and have men's and women's professional stylists.

My story: I moved to DC from SF in August of 2020. I had a superb stylist in SF who provided expert guidance and was unafraid to pushback against any of my suggestions that would clash with my natural hair growth and texture. This worked wonders for me. When I moved to DC, I sought out something similar. After performing scrupulous research, I gave Salon Quency a try. My Salon Quency experience: My first appointment was with Quency himself. I explained to Quency what I was looking for in a cut. He twirled me (in my chair) and examined my hair closely. He agreed with most of what I wanted, but he advised against my request to cut my sides extremely short ("disaster" were his exact words LOL). I knew with someone willing to tell me like it is that he wouldn't prioritize short term over long-term results. I asked for his reasoning, and he described the existence of multiple cowlicks, which, combined with my hair texture, would produce suboptimal results. I was impressed that Quency didn't just go along with my suggestions, but instead, thought critically about them. Quency also noted that it would take 3-4 more appointments before the hair was in the shape that I wanted (based off a picture of a celebrity). By managing my expectations and providing a plan, I felt confident with every cut, knowing that it was on path to the end result I wanted. As I write this, I just completed the time required, according to Quency, to arrive at my desired style, and I'm so happy! Never before have people looked at my hair and said, "it looks expensive" lol. With Quency, I felt that I was able to get, not just the most informed of opinions, but opinions that did not cower in the presence of a customer willing to pay. There were times when Quency was unavailable, and so I went to David. David listened carefully to my concerns, engaged in fun conversation, and delivered as promised. As Quency was the stylist with whom I made the initial plan, however, I stuck with Quency when he was available. Although I am sure that David would just as spectacular long-term, too! read more

Having never died my hair before, I was nervous to get balyage. I studied numerous places in DC and Arlington to find the perfect person I could trust with my hair. After searching for a few days and finally deciding to make an appointment (wanted to get it done since February) I knew I didn't have to worry if my hair was in the hands of John. John is the most talented young hair stylists I have ever met and is already making a foot print in DC. I can't wait to see what celerities hair he will be doing out in LA one day! He not only knows how to do a GREAT BALAYAGE but he has tricks that I don't think many other DC balayage artists will know. Not to mention the price at this place is unbeatable, I paid $188 for a balyage and cut! Most Balyage is $200-$275 and that's without a cut. Love my hair, the staff here, and John! read more

Salon Quency - Subtle chocolate balayage by John! - Men's Hair Salons Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Melvin was extremely attentive, efficient and knowledgeable. I showed up with my COVID-aged (awkward length, uneven, untamed) pixie cut, and he whipped it up into a masterpiece. Thank you Melvin for your excellent work; I will most definitely be back! *Also it's worth noting that the salon is doing a fantastic job at keeping up with COVID-19 precautions. All of the artists&staff wear masks, keep safe distances between appointments and maintain the salon's cleanliness levels well. read more

I have been going to Salon Quency for a couple of years now and have always had a great experience. When they were closed during the stay-at-home order I was wondering how they were going to reopen and make sure it was a safe environment for their customers and staff. No doubt Quency was thinking the same and has taken extra steps to ensure public health and safety are a top priority. When you first walk in, you'll see that all of the staff are wearing PPE. Also, while getting my haircut I observed how they were cleaning and disinfecting after one customer left and before the next sat down, including the rinse station. Bottomline, I'm thankful they are back open and appreciate the extra efforts made to protect us all. Plus, I feel great after my haircut! read more

Salon Quency - Reopening haircut! - Men's Hair Salons Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Got a skin fade from Emmanuel here, he did a phenomenal job! He would pause frequently since it was my first time with me and explain what he was doing next. This is because I was very specific with him on how I needed the cut to look and he wanted to make sure I understood what he was doing and why to get to my desired outcome. Will most definitely be returning for my regular haircuts here! read more

Really bummed by the customer service here. Booked my appointment over a month in advance because a friend of mine recommended Quency specifically. I was booked for a Saturday afternoon at 1:00pm, work ran long, and if I were to take a Lyft, I'd be like 20+ minutes late for the appointment and it woulda been like a $30 Lyft ride. I wanted to call and make sure that I could still be seen. Once I get through to someone on the line, she asks if she can put me on hold. I say, "Sure." Two minutes go by and I hang up and call again. No answer. I called five times before putting my hands up in the air and bursting into tears. Like Jesus. I had been up since 6am for work and was really looking forward to getting my hair done this weekend. As I'm crying on the sidewalk I get a call back from a lady named Stefany and she goes, "Hi. Yes, we have a couple of missed calls from you." YES!! I explain to her how I've been frantically calling and that my appointment is at 1pm, but I'm not gonna make it. Could I possibly come in later in the day. First thing out of her mouth is, "We have a strict 24-hour cancellation policy so we're going to go ahead and charge you 50% of the cost of the service." My response, "Cool." And then I hung up. Because I could tell she was going to try and reschedule me for another appointment after charging me and I knew I would just say a slew of obscenities had I not hung up. I want to be respectful of other people's time, but a 50% charge for a service I didn't receive is ludicrous. I checked out their website after the fact and the lady did not need to assess a fee. Check out the highlighted portion of the screenshot I attached: "However, if last minute cancellations or 'no shows' become a habit, you will be charged a cancellation fee." It would've been my first time there. I wouldn't make that a habit. I called a few hours later after having calmed down and the same lady, Stefany answered, put me on hold for 5 minutes, and then I asked her if she could please delete my online profile with all of my personal information and credit card. She said, "Yes." So I thanked her and asked if she would send me a confirmation email of the deletion and she said, "Yeah, I'll try to figure that out and send it your way." Sick. I guess I won't hold my breath. Real shame that this person is the gatekeeper to all the stylists people seem to rave about. If any of the owners reads this, could you please delete my online profile from your website? Much appreciated. Thank you. read more

Salon Quency - Cancellation policy - Men's Hair Salons Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Worth every penny and more. Look at how luscious my hair looks after the apt! I went in and showed Brailyn pictures of ideas saved on my Pinterest board. He completely understood the look I was going for and made recommendations as necessary. Staff was pleasant and wait time was not long. So I suggest you book an apt online immediately!!! Itll ask for your credit card info which will make check out so much easier. And then you can tip cash or through venmo (amazing idea). read more

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I followed lead stylist and owner from other salons before he took the plunge with this great place! Quency is AMAZING!!!!! From my stops in Hong Kong to the Caribbean and many stops in-between and far away, he remains my top choice! He is so good, even my Maman sees him when she is in town! Beautiful space with a relaxed ambience! Thank YOU! read more

Brailyn is the best! He fixed an awful cut I had done at Bella Moda Salon at The Wharf (naming it so you know where not to go). My hair had been layered so much I thought it would be impossible to fix the shape without going too short, but he was able to pull it off, and I left feeling great about my hair. While he cuts your hair, he gives you tips for hair care and styling. Highly recommend going to him! read more

I just moved to DC and needed to find a place to get a haircut. I saw the website and liked it and like the ease of making an appointment on line. I made the appointment with Quency Valencia. The salon is fun and upbeat and everyone is friendly and welcoming. Appointment was right on time. As a health care worker, i'm also very grateful that all the health protocols for COVID were being followed. I never know what I want, and Quency helped figure it out. The hair cut I received, is really, one of the best I've ever had. Very skilled and I've already had several compliments from friends and colleagues. That doesn't happen a lot! Thank you Quency for a great cut and conversation. DEFINITELY coming back--in fact, I just made my next appointment. read more

5 stars for customer service and a quality cut! I had asked my boyfriend to grow out his hair for about 3 months before getting his next cut. Quency was able to fit us in last minute. The salon is beautiful and super clean. The staff are all very friendly, accommodating, and Spanish speaking if needed. They even offer you tea, wine, or coffee! As for the cut, I showed Quency what I wanted for my bf (I know, typical gf), and he made it happen! He gave us tips on how to maintain the hair style, how much longer to wait to grow it out for the next step, and what products would be best for his hair type. Very detail oriented and skilled at his craft. Pricing is comparable to salons in DC, around 45 ish for a men's cut. I would recommend this salon any day! read more

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* Actually 4.5 stars. (I really wish you could give 1/2 stars on Yelp!) My boyfriend has a terrible cowlick in the back of his head and most barbers LOVE to cut his hair without regard for this and it leaves him looking like Alfalfa. Also, they don't understand the instruction of "leave it long on top and taper the sides" and he usually leaves with super short hair all over. Tired of having to look at him after these terrible cuts and needing him to have good hair for career head-shots, I decided to research "best men's haircuts" in DC. After looking at the pictures/reviews and realizing this was the cut Salon Quency seemed to specialize in, I thought he should give it a chance. It was a great experience! It's not a huge salon but it was clean and organized. I loved that you could Venmo tips to the stylist if you don't have cash on you. Only con: We walked in early and waited to be seen, but no one communicated that the stylist was running 15 min late. Normally, it wouldn't matter but the BF had to get to be at work 1 hr after the scheduled appt time. Being that he still had to have his consult, cut, clean-up, and pay... we were worried that the stylist would be rushed and no one wants that when getting their haircut. So, I'd dock it 1/2 a star if Yelp would let me. Side note: they were very apologetic and said it rarely happens. Also, he still made it to work on time. All that being said, the BF woke up the next morning and his hair still looked great after he styled it himself. We're scheduling his pics for next week. Yay! We have a winner. He will definitely be going back to see David for his regular cuts. Thank you! read more

I've been going here for the last 3 years, I've seen a lot of different stylists and all of them do an amazing job! Their prices are also really good for the area read more

I'm new to the DC metro area, and moved here about a year ago. I've looked for a year to find a stylist/barber that can provide a quality cut and style. Every month I'd end up trying a new place because I wasn't happy with the result of the previous cut. About 6 months ago, I came across Salon Quency. Brailyn was the master scissor and clipper wielder to show me that there is hope!! Brailyn is meticulous and has a great eye for what looks good. He literally changed my part to the opposite side, reason being that my cowlick goes the other direction. So I have been parting my hair against the grain for years and he was the first to bring it to my attention. One last thing to mention, his fades and beard trims are exceptional. I highly recommend this salon and Brailyn!!! read more

This salon is super friendly! Sometimes High End Salons have you feeling a little intimidated, but not here. It's right next to a couple great nail salons also so it's super convenient. I've only seen John and he's great! I came in with a specific look in mind for my haircut that included bangs, Bridget Bardot bangs to be exact (if you don't know her --please shamelessly google) Also for a trendy DC salon prices are pretty fair as are the product prices -- one of my fave (I like to call "bedhair" in a can spray) texturizing hairsprays I believe is 20 something dollars and my cut is $49--- pretty amazing for someone as talented. I think this is a very well rounded salon. Anyways I live about 1hr away from the salon and work about 35mins away--but still worth the drive/uber fare. I've been contemplating looking for another salon because John is also LIKE BOOKED ALL THE TIME. But I know if I come to John that it is a guarantee that I will be happy and confident with my hair and stylist. So I will continue to go to him--on my way to book my next appointment now! read more

Got a haircut by Mary, unfortunately she cut it way too short and did precisely the opposite of what I asked. Unfortunately have a wedding this weekend and Quency asked me to come in to fix it. I arrived at the time he told me to come and he had me wait without saying anything for over 20 minutes. Had to go back to work at that point. Definitely would not recommend read more

I went back to John for a bayalage and a cut this past weekend. This guy seriously knows what he's doing with color for blondes. He was very meticulous and listened to my desires. The first time I saw John was mid-November when I requested partial highlights. This appointment, he gently recommended bayalage given how I wanted my hair to look, and he was so right. I'm obsessed. On a different note, the people at this salon are wonderful. An unsatisfied (and extremely high maintenance) customer called in six times (excessive) about color she was unhappy with from the day before. John worked with Danielle at the front desk to squeeze in the grumpy client during John's lunch break. I was expecting her hair to look awful given how demanding she was about getting the color corrected. When she came in, the issue was that she was missing one highlight due to the highlights being done slightly off-center. Frankly, I feel that if you notice your stylist part your hair slightly off your normal part, it's on you to say something, but that's just my opinion. Anyways, John and Danielle handled the situation with patience and kindness, which made me love the salon even more. All that said, I'll definitely be back! read more

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I like getting my hair cut here. I go to John, he's cool. Does what I ask, suggests things when I'm wrong about what would look good, and doesn't seem too perturbed that I don't talk much. Highly recommend letting him handle your hair. My partner and mom have both seen Quency, who didn't do what they asked for; in fact, he did the opposite. My partner is still wearing a hat whenever we go out--less than ideal. :^\ read more

I got my first haircut today at salon quency. This was recommended to me by a friend. I had Emmanuel cut my hair. This is probably the best haircut I've gotten in 10 years. Not only did Emmanuel do a great job and knew exactly what I wanted, the overall haircut experience at the salon was also great. The overall atmosphere/experience also adds to why this place is outstanding. As a guy who doesn't usually have the best luck with haircuts, five minutes into the haircut I knew I was in good hands with Emmanuel/found the right place. I will definitely be coming back here for my haircuts for now on. Can't recommend enough! read more

Super happy with my hair cut from Salon Quency! I have really long crazy hair so I'm always scared to try new stylists, but John knew exactly how to keep my curls under control. Plus, I think this might be one of the most affordable salons I've seen in the city. Didn't think I could get a cut and blow out for under $80 (especially considering most places charge $40 just for a blow out!) but with tip, I ended up paying around $65 which I felt was totally reasonable. read more

Salon Quency - Men's Hair Salons Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I've never been as excited with a haircut as I am with the one I just got at Salon Quency. I told Quency what I wanted and he cut and styled it perfectly. It's hard to find a good hairdresser and I'm so happy I've found the best. read more

This was my first time here, so I booked with Quency himself. Everything was awesome from the minute I walked in; super clean + comfortable and a welcoming person at the front desk. I was looking to change up my hairstyle for the first time in 5-6 years. I gave a few ideas and said I trusted him to do the rest. Not only do I love my new hairstyle, but the whole thing was an experience that I enjoyed (and I felt very valued). I actually look forward to coming back (which I've never felt before from a haircut)! read more

The world has changed post COVID-19 but Salon Quency continues to provide exceptional service. The staff now wears face masks and plastic face shields. There is hand sanitizer at the front desk when you walk in. I watched chairs be disinfected when customers were done, including the shampoo chairs. They now also have contact-free payment options when you leave. While I've been coming to the salon for years, Quency stepped it up to make customers feel safe yet the salon and it's staff still maintain its welcome and friendly environment. read more

The service at this salon is top notch. Both the owner and John cut my hair and provided a complimentary beard trim. They took the time to understand what I was looking for and made recommendations on height of my fade, and the length (double zero vs zero etc.) Also made friendly conversation and got to know me since this was my first visit. Extremely gay friendly environment and staff. Finally the products used to wash and style my hair were great. I've already booked my next appointment for 3 weeks from now. read more

I've been to Salon Quency three times now and would highly recommend all the stylists who have cut my hair. However, my haircut with Mary was particularly amazing today. She was incredibly kind and did an exceptional job, I could not recommend her more. I would also like to note that the special protocols Salon Quency has put in place for COVID-19 made me feel a lot safer. read more

Just moved to DC and was truly in need of a fresh haircut. After looking around at a few places and reading some reviews I decided on trying out Salon Quency. When checking other reviews I saw a lot of positives about Brailyn and opted to book with him. My experience at the salon was great. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Brailyn did a great job giving me the cleanest fade I've ever had and doing great work with scissors on the top. He helped blend my beard into the fade and even trimmed up my brows. I will be back and I would recommend Salon Quency and Brailyn to anyone looking for a new spot. read more