My natural hair is black , Layla has dyed my hair brown with blonde highlights in the past. Every…read moreweek I went to Layla for a wash, condition , blow dry and flat iron. Needless to say my hair became damage from the weekly excessive heat. Years pass without going to Layla or any other salon. No heat or chemicals. I now have curly hair past my shoulders. When straightened,  down to my back. (Shrinkage is real)  I also now have gray hair. I called Laila to get my hair dyed black. Black is my natural color. She told me she will dye my hair brown not black. She then told me how she is a doctor for hair and knows about beauty . Oh and how looking like a grandma is not beautiful. That's Cookoo. Laila Cook can be the worst when it comes to customer service because she can be very delusional ,rude and close minded. Besides thinking she is the only one in the world that can do hair she doesn't listen to the customer. Laila dyes her own hair black for the same reason I wanted my hair dyed black, to cover up the grays. I do not want bleach in my hair. I love my curls. Why is that wrong? Btw. Grandmas are beautiful too. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

I dropped by Laila's salon one day at random. I was new to the area and wanted to find someone to…read moregive me a trim. She was incredibly welcoming, halirious, and kind. She took time out of her day to look at my hair and gave me some simple tips for taking care of it without spending tons of money. I listened to her and my natural "4c" hair is longer and healthier than it's ever been. For years my hair wouldn't grow much past my neck. After talking to Laila and taking her advice, it's now nearly mid-back. I'm so grateful to her and encourage folks to see her!

Amazing experience. The process may a little longer, if you are used to three persons doing your…read morehair. My appointment was 8 hours and I didn't feel like I was there that long. This was the first time I have had a pre- treatment done to my hair before the start of the braiding. The stylist gave me that one on one attention and great hair maintenance tips. I plan to return in the spring/summer .

Got knotless braids for the first time, and I'm so happy with them! Blessing did a great job on my…read morehair, and she's also very friendly and fun to talk to. I highly recommend her.

A great first time experience with Ms. Fati & Ms. K. Was willing to provide service for me so late…read morein the day & for that I'm so appreciative. Thank you so much for the excellent customer service.

I took my daughter to get her hair braided and when she left the shop and got home she noticed how…read morecrooked the parts was at the top of her hair so I decided to give them a call the next day and she told me I can bring my daughter in to get it fixed. I don't know if they was rushing to get her hair finished because it was near closing when They was about finished. Anyway I took her back and when we arrived I'm explaining to the lady that the parts are crooked up at the top she looks and tells me it's not when it clearly is. She then tells me it can't be fixed she had someone else in the chair but don't tell me u can fix then when we arrive I tell me u can't. My daughter really likes her braids but they could've did better at the top. She got knotless braids. What do yall think

Love this place! C'Marie has blessed hands. I almost don't want to write this review because then…read morethe "secret" of her magic is out! Lol. Seriously, I'm surprised how hard it has been to find someone who can color your hair and care for it in the DMV area. And let me say this...I am not the girl who likes to sit in the hair salon all day. If that's you, this is the place. She gets you in and out. Every time I come out of her salon, I get so many compliments! The shop is cute too. Very relaxing and friendly. C'Marie makes you feel welcome and has just the perfect balance of professional and familiar. Make an appointment, I promise you won't be disappointed.

If you're looking for a hairstylist that's informative, honest and passionate about natural hair…read morecare, look no further. Sacona is amazing! My first appointment with her was great! I'm so glad I selected her. She totally transformed my natural hair and gave me tips on how to care for my hair in between visits. I'm definitely looking forward to my next appointment with her.

What a blessing it has been to find a stylist that is knowledgeable about her profession and that…read moretruly cares about her clients. My stylist, The Hair Mystro, has gotten my hair from short and over processed to long and healthy. I can't imagine life without her. If you're looking for a new stylist check her out!! And did I mention that I've never been disappointed when I get out her chair?

I have been a client of Sekia for the last 15+ years. I can not express how much I appreciate her…read moreattention to providing excellent customer service but most importantly her care for healthy hair. Her assistants are always friendly and professional. The scheduling app is very user friendly and is designed to meet any customers needs. I highly recommend Sekia for all hair lengths and styles. I have had my hair styled in a short hair cut and now I love my protective hair styles such as weaves. I have been a natural hair client for the last 7 years and my hair keeps growing. I have numerous family members and friends who are clients of the Hair Mystro. If you are looking for clean, professional salon, along with an excellent stylist and owner, look no further- Sekia and Pilus Life Salon is it!

I gave some thought as to what business would be my 100th review and I thought the most fitting…read morewould be one that I've patronized for nearly two decades. That would be Blow Outz and the wonderful stylist/owner Tanya Lyles. She knows my hair and I have been with her through short, long, layered, colored, relaxed, natural, thick, thinning :) and change of locations. And through it all my hair has remained healthy and vibrant thanks to her care and tips. Tanya is a savvy business owner and her shops have always been comfortable and well maintained. The conversation is engaging, entertaining and therapeutic. I look forward to and enjoy each and every visit to Blow Outz.

I've been going to Tanya for about 16 YEARS! That says a lot right there, but she is seriously the…read moreonly person I let do my hair. I'm tender headed and very particular about my hair - not too big, not too greasy, and a trim means a trim not a cut! She has always accommodated me and has yet to disappoint. Also, she doesn't try to sell me services when I don't need them (meaning if I don't need a perm, a trim, or color, she says so) , the salon is always clean, and I really enjoy the conversation. Lastly, my time is very important to me and I do not have time to be in a salon for 3-4 hours, and with Tanya, I don't have to worry about this.... it's one of the things I appreciate the most!

Very disappointed after this service, I had to file a fraud statement with my bank & file a police…read morereport. This review is a 2 part review, since I couldn't fit everything into 1. I've been to Vheekie's twice & didn't have any issues, besides her wasting my time on one occasion, when she told me to come at a certain time to fix 2 braids that fell out, & she wasn't home. I took an Uber there, and had to take an Uber right back home. Then had to return a second time! This time around I had an appt. on Thur, Aug 20 @4:30pm. Let me be honest & say I was 25 mins late. I was about 15 mins running behind time, but then when reaching her neighborhood there was a naked man, who had striped in the middle of the street (Northveiw) & was dancing all over the place. Traffic was backed up, and I called 911 to get him help. Once I arrived she started my hair, but it was taking longer than normal. At 1am she said whatever wasn't finished at 2am, would have to be finished the next day, I said fine. 2am came and about 1 side still needed to be done. She said I should come back at 8am or 11am. I said Vheekie which one? That's a big time difference & I had to plan the day. She texted early in the am & said come at 11am. I made sure I left at a decent time & arrived at 11am. I texted & let her know I had arrived. I got no answer, so I came inside. She was braiding someone else's hair, I said should I wait in my car? She said yes. 12pm came nothing, 1pm came nothing, then soon after, I got a text from her saying she should be done soon. 1:30pm came and I saw the client leave. Vheekie did not inform me, I just saw her & texted her to ask if I should come in. She responded, I have to eat first, I said ok. At 1:40pm I decided to wait inside for her. She was preparing a meal on the stovetop, talking to some friends on speaker. I waited patiently in the living room, while she ate & talked, to about 2pm. Here it is I arrived at 11am on the nose, and she started my hair close to 2pm. I had a very important Black Tie event to go to; my Godson's going away to college/belated prom/graduation celebration. You'll know Class of 2020 didn't get the real celebrations this year. 2:55pm came and Vheekie said she had a dentist appointment to go to by 3:30pm. Mine you my hair was half done. I said Vheekie I have to get my hair completed, this was day 2. I couldn't miss the event, she said, "You're going to have to wear a hat". I'm like you're kidding right? She's like no! I was upset, but stayed calm, because I needed her to finish. She made calls to the dentist office, asking if she could reschedule. She said they said, the next appt. was mid Sept, and that they'd keep her $200 deposit if she didn't show this time. She stated she had canceled twice before. Then she claims to have called back & told them she wasn't feeling well & she needed to reschedule in order to keep her deposit. Then she claimed to have called back again & told them, she'd just come. With COVID-19, I know an office wouldn't tell you to come, if you just shared you were sick. Anyway she said she had to go, that we could finish the following day (day 3) or she could refer me to a shop in Lanham, who could finish my hair. She stated she would take care of the cost, since she couldn't finish it. Mine you I needed to be home at 5pm, latest 6pm, in order to leave by 7, to get to the event by 7:45pm. I get to the shop and the women have no idea on how to finish my hair. Originally I was just getting corn rolls, then Vheekie advertised a style that she wanted someone to model (rainbow braids). I volunteered, my original $25 deposit went towards this style, and she asked that I buy the hair. When someone models, you don't make them buy the products you're using, and pay for the service, which I mentioned to her. She ended up saying, keep my receipt & she'd reimburse me for the hair. When the braids were finally complete after 2 days, around 6:30pm Vheekie wanted to take pictures. I said sure, but I really have to go, so it has to be quick. I was now extremely late for the event. I thought she took 5-6 pictures, then I said Vheekie, please respect my time, I have to go & I left. Vheekie had my $25 deposit, she never reimbursed me for the hair, so what I owed her was technically $5.78 plus a tip, which is only voluntarily at this point (Cost of modeling a style for her was $90). The hair total that I purchased for her was $59.22. Minutes after she texts me 12-13 pictures that she took, and complained that they weren't nice enough. Then she sent multiple texts saying I owed the lady who helped with my hair $80, and that my hair was short; which it isn't, etc, etc. I just wanted to get to the event & she's calling & texting. I couldn't give her anymore energy. 4:30 am I get a message saying she charged my card $120. When I responded to her later in the am, she said she did that on purpose, JUST to get my ATTENTION!!! This is now FRAUD!!!

I booked an appointment with vheekie for my girlfriend's hair and I was pleased with the…read moreservices....she as prompt and fast

If you have locs, this is THE place to be!…read more Service: 10/10 - Kerri has been doing my hair for a little over two years now, and she never misses. Every single visit I leave saying "You did your BIG ONE, Kerri!!! " -- and this time was no different. I showed her a picture of the style I wanted and she delivered it exactly. No guessing, no compromises, just results. I have longer locs, so my appointment ran about 3 hours (shampoo, retwist, style, and dry time included) -- which is actually pretty quick for my length and services. Just keep in mind your time may vary depending on hair length and what you're getting done. I also had zero wait time, which I always appreciate. Chair-side manner: 10/10 - Now, Kerri's chair-side manner is truly something special. I've been to a lot of stylists over the years, and her personality and the way she makes you feel just hits different. I also want to shout out Torae, Tajae, and Freda -- both have shown me excellent service as well. This shop is full of talent. Vibes: 10/10 - The atmosphere is everything -- welcoming, cultural, clean, and just peaceful. Everyone is friendly, knowledgeable about locs, and professional. They offer beverages and books to keep you comfortable, and they even send out newsletters with loc care tips, shop events, and local happenings. Little touches like that show they genuinely care about their clients beyond the chair. Overall: 10/10 - I've visited one other loc-centered salon in the DMV, and this one is in a league of its own. Every time I come back I can see the shop growing and leveling up in how they serve their clients. 10/10. Been coming here for years and I'm not going anywhere. Peace & Blessings, -Key

Love, love, love the Loc Shop and my loctician Kerri. Staff are professional; the premises are…read moreclean; and locticians are knowledgeable. I highly recommend the Loc Shop for all in the DMV seeking to start or maintain their locs.