Definitely go to Joy! She gave me a great hair cut and styled my hair really well. She's super easy…read moreto talk to and she puts a lot of work into her craft!

I almost don't want to write a review because it seems like Joy is almost always booked up for…read morebeing so good at what she does! She is so friendly and accommodating and I trust her judgement on what type of haircut would suit me. I will sometimes come in with some inspiration, but other than that, I let her take the reins and do whatever, so long as I am consulted about the length! Sometimes I like keeping my hair long, sometimes I'm just ready to chop it all off. I also really like how this studio is set up where she only works on one person - it's intimate but also comfortable. Joy is such a pleasure to go to when I need to get a fresh cut. I am trying to be better and get my hair cut more often, but she is such a treat that it almost feels wrong to come too often...but so long as I am in the area, I will ALWAYS go to Joy and will recommend her to anyone.

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

After living in the DMV for nearly a year, I have been to several salons and have walked away…read moredisappointed each time. This past time, I really took my time reading reviews and landed on Heather Squires and, specifically, Abby, and I couldn't be happier I did. From the moment I walked in, Abby had my back. She went to work fixing my highlights, and in the process, my life? Lol. She is the coolest person, and it was an absolute treat to spend my Saturday with her. The coloring was fabulous, as was the cut. I will be returning!

I can't begin to express how happy I am to have found this salon! The exceptional attention started…read morefrom the moment I walked in and continued until I walked out. The space was extremely clean, and the atmosphere was so friendly and relaxing. Denae is just wonderful to work with! She was so attentive, detailed, and caring throughout the whole process. This was the first time I trusted anyone with coloring my hair, and the results speak for themselves. I just LOVE my hair!! And she worked magic with my haircut too. The team is definitely lucky to have her! I have officially found my forever go-to salon.

Love love this place. Been coming here for years! Soukayna is the best! Highly recommend this place.read more

I was optimistic and looking forward to this haircut and full baylage but it didn't come out as…read moreexpected. I went home and just convinced myself it was good but after a week I finally did my hair and discovered I had many chunks of uneven un-blended pieces. They charged me $340. The hairdresser also took advantage, put serum in my hair withholding that he would charge me $50. I never asked for it nor did he disclosed how much it would cost. I even tipped my hairstylist over 20% so a $400 haircut essentially. I messaged my hairdresser about this issue and he just told me to come in so he can take a look... I don't have time to drive 45 mins for someone to look at my hair. I would like someone to tell me they will fix it and it was their mistake. My intuition tells me it's not worth coming back. I just can't trust his work ethic or the salon. Transparency and honesty is so essential.

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.

Sue is a master at color and haircuts. She's the best - I usually just go in wanting a change and…read moreshe does something great without me even having any ideas

Update (12/2019): I'm still a faithful patron of WispSalon…read moreand cannot recommend Sue Scott enough. She is a master colorist, stays up-to-date on industry trends & techniques and is an all around lovely person. My tip: Make your appointments well in advance. I schedule mine up to a year out. She's highly in demand (that's what I want in a stylist!) and weekends fill up fast. Original review (2016): Sue Scott is amazing with hair, both color and styling. She gave me a balayage of caramel and mocha colors and I've never been so happy with getting color. Then I showed her images of 40s style curls that I'd been trying to accomplish at home. She gave me a great tutorial as she styled my hair, and I though this really went the extra mile. I've been able to replicate it at home, which is what I think we all want to be able to do after we leave the salon. I also felt like Sue really listened to what I wanted. I like to have flexibility to air dry (natural waves), straighten or curl and wanted a cut that would be versatile. I've tried all three since I got my cut last week and I'm very pleased with the results. In the salon, she's really easy to talk to and has a really positive attitude. I think the best way to get an idea of someone's work is to see it. Sue posts almost daily to her Instagram (@wispsalonalexandria), so if you are trying to make a decision on if her style would work for you, this is a good place to start. She also uses online appointment booking, which I prefer. Highly recommend!

I have been going to Kevin for years, and he has consistently given me a great haircut and color…read moreevery single time. As a person who has fine, curly hair it's hard to find someone who knows what they are doing; who listens, and who is also candid about what styles will go best with your hair type, how much work certain cuts will be for your particular hair type, etc. I know I can trust Kevin to provide the feedback and information I need to make a sound decision when considering a new hairstyle. I highly recommend Aquilano, and Kevin in particular.

Old Town Alexandria, VA - I've been to many hair salons in my life and this is my favorite…read more Everyone here is completely kind and my stylist and hair cutter extraordinaire always makes me feel beautiful from start to finish. Upon entering you will find a modern salon with a little bit of an Asian flair in decor. Very clean and calming. I guarantee you will be greeted with a smile, an offer to store your coat and a drink if you like. The waiting area is clean and neat and features a coffee machine and a refrigerator with a selection of refreshing drinks. Honestly I've never waited long because appointments run on time. Next is the hair wash station where I'm always soaped up with lovely scented shampoo that suits my hair type. And there's the heavenly head massage. I could sit there all day! I have short hair and Kevin is an expert at this kind of cut. Love the way he flips the scissors as he works. I've also seen some great color work and he's got many customers with long beautiful haircuts as well. Payment at the front desk is super easy. All the stylists and shampoo artists take cash or Venmo for tips. I highly recommend Aquilano salon.

This is one of the best experiences I have ever had at a salon and the best experience I have had…read morewith a colorist. I was in need of a color correction and Mary literally worked magic, I still cannot believe how good my hair looks from where it started. Mary is extremely professional, caring and her dedication and attention to detail is unmatched.

I just moved to the area and needed my grey roots dyed and a trim. After my shampoo, the stylist…read moreonly towel dried my hair and then roughly blow dried it. I say rough because she was running her hand through my hair and shaking it out for a few minutes, leaving it still damp - my hair is thick, curly and prone to frizz so you can imagine how that went! Their website says the haircut includes "styling" and this is the first time I've ever left a salon with wet hair that I immediately wanted to put up in a bun when I got home. As a new customer, it seems like they could've at least mentioned when I was setting up the appointment that I needed to ask for a blow dry. I'm happy with the color she chose for my roots, but leaving the salon with unfinished hair left me not wanting to come back.