Ugh! So good! Amy is so knowledgeable about hair! I always leave feeling awesome. She's also fast but the quality is still awesome! I've been to other salons where it took 4-5 hours for bleach/color. But Amy can do it in 2 hours or so! Definitely recommend going to her! read more

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Hair color was an A+. Customer service was disappointing. I recently moved to the area and booked with Amy as a new client because of her shining reviews. She even rescheduled my initial appointment when I needed to cancel (with notice). I showed up to my appointment 10 minutes early which gave us more time for the consultation. Once the appointment started, she told me she hasn't taken new clients in over a year because the wait for her existing clients became too long. I asked, "so how did I get here?" She said she didn't know and that maybe I just emailed her at the right time. When I left my appointment with frizzy hair (I guess she doesn't flat iron hair or normally work with curly hair) she told me I could reschedule a new appointment next season or next year, it's up to me... I'm sure she is far more friendly and helpful with her existing clientele. I'm also sure I won't be returning but that is probably alright with Amy. read more

I am blown away by the magic Amy can do with hair! I came in with the remains of a 2018 balayage, and some box dye from the summer. Amy is very up front about what she can do based on the condition that your hair is in, and since I didn't have too strong an idea of what I wanted to do for color, I asked for her recommendations. We went with a single bleach session, and toned brunette balayage ($170). We also finished up with a haircut ($50). I am IN LOVE with the results, and my hair still feels super soft and healthy even after the work! Amy is incredibly efficient and is clearly an expert. For as long as I'll be living here, Amy is going to be the only one working on my hair for sure! ========================================== For COVID precautions, she gave a clear list of her expectations for safety which made me feel confident in going in for my appointment. Her studio is also kept very clean and neat, but has a comfortable atmosphere the way it's set up. read more

Studio 9 - Hair Stylists Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

Very pleased with my new haircut! I usually have a ~chin length bob, hair parted to the side, with side swept bangs. I wanted to try a half step closer to a pixie cut, with layers in the back for a more rounded shape and just long enough on the sides that I could still tuck pieces behind my ear. This was my first time meeting Amy (I found her on Yelp) and I think she nailed it! I hadn't had a haircut in 6 months (vs my usual 2-3) and was not gun-shy about losing length. I'm really thankful Amy took measured steps and explained what she was doing, advising me on what would be easier to maintain and not letting me spontaneously decide to go full pixie. She texted me when it was safe to come up, both of us sanitized our hands immediately after I arrived, and we were masked the entire visit. I felt very safe and was happy with how efficient the visit was - especially given that I was a new client trying out a brand new style. Extra kudos for giving me a great cut never once seeing my face shape from behind the mask! I would definitely recommend Amy if you're looking for a new stylist in the area! read more

Studio 9 - Layered back, able to tuck behind my ears, side swept bangs (as requested). Great call by Amy to add texture, reduce bulk when tucked! - Hair Stylists Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

Amy is absolutely the best. Yes, she has a long wait time, but if you plan accordingly that's not a problem. She's a pro & in high demand. Good for her! I love the one on one attention in a quiet location. Amy always discussed best options and I really appreciate that she wants her customers to be happy and leave with a quality hair color/style. It took me years to find someone good, so I hope she continues for a long long time! read more

Thank you Amy for always making me feel and look confident after getting my hair done! My sister and I are always so happy with the result. Amy does great at talking you through your hair, and even though I don't always know exactly what I want, amy is always so helpful and patient! read more

I'm sure she does great hair but it's impossible to get an appointment. Disappointing. Received one follow up within her, "I'll get back to you in 1-3 months with an opening" after filling out her contact form but have not received a follow up since and it's been over a year. Honestly, business should just say they are not taking any new customers for a very long time. read more

I love Amy! I originally came to her because of a horrible botched cut and dye job from Bubbles, and she managed to fixed my hair without further damaging it. Amy has been my go-to stylist and she has done a phenomenal job - from all types of cuts and dyes. Everyone I know seems to love my hair so much that they go to her now. Amy listens to what you want and achieves your desired look but she also gives recommendations and alternatives because she cares about your hair health. She is extremely professional and very personable. She explains her techniques to make sure you feel comfortable and understand what is going on. Bonus -- her studio is clean and cute! read more

It is an honored to announce that Amy is the first business I've written a Yelp review for! She is a total S.T.A.R - super, terrific, accommodating, and reliable! Amy is the person for you if you are looking for someone who: 1. Will do whatever they can to plan an appointment around your schedule 2. Will be honest and genuine about how to care for your hair and won't try to sell things to you 3. Will value your opinion and thoughts and does your hair according to how YOU want it She is incredibly responsive and goes above and beyond to make sure you're happy! She did an amazing job with my hair and I can't tell you how much I love my hair and all the love and compliments I've gotten from it! I live about 45 minutes away from her place but trust me when I say she is worth the drive! She will be the only person I'll be doing my hair with from here on out! read more

Studio 9 - Brown/brunette balayage! - Hair Stylists Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

Excellent customer service from the moment you walk in. I visited Amy today for a long bob and color. She's really good at explaining every step she makes and provides very detailed recommendations depending on your expectations. She's also really good at telling you the prices before you even get there so both parties know what to expect. She cut 8 inches and feel like a new me! I had two pictures and she was able to recommend the right cut and color for my black hair. I like how she cut a bit longer first to see how I felt about the cut. The balayage came out very pretty and have had many compliments already. read more

My hair needed a major uplift and this is the happiest I have ever been with a haircut in my life! Amy took my limp, lifeless hair, and transformed me into a new person. She was polite and professional, quick to respond, and gave me some much-needed hair care tips. She has taken appropriate safety measures for COVID-19 and I felt very safe during my visit. I actually live an hour away but decided to book an appointment with her because of the reviews, and it was beyond worth it! read more

Studio 9 - before (left) and after (right) - Hair Stylists Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

Wow - I have nothing but praise for my experience with Amy. From the get-go, she was highly communicative on Yelp and quick to accommodate me for a balayage hair coloring/haircut. Upon my arrival to the salon, I immediately noticed the cleanliness and good ventilation in the space. It is clear that precautions are being taken with regard to COVID-19. My hair was very heat damaged, and I appreciated Amy's honesty/knowledge about what level of lightening was possible to achieve before we started the coloring treatment. It was clear that she cared about the health of my hair as well as my satisfaction with the final color. The coloring itself was extremely efficient. Amy completed my balayage much more quickly than those I've received in the past, but with as much (if not more) skill. After the coloring was complete, Amy recommended a haircut to remove damage on the ends of my hair and a trim to fix my horribly botched bangs (note to Yelpers: never try to DIY them yourself). I am extremely satisfied with the result and my previously dull hair is completely rejuvenated. Amy's pricing is fantastic. The balayage cost about 2/3 of what I have paid previously and looks so much better than color I've gotten in the past. I've left hair salons before feeling ripped off and guilty about spending so much money, but Amy's services are worth every penny. I have already recommended Amy to a few of my coworkers and will be returning for any of my hair coloring/cutting needs moving forward. read more

Amy is AMAZING. I had a series of unfortunate hair dyes that left my hair looking half orange with ashy highlights and terrible un-blended root growth. Went to Amy who (both during and after the consultation) had to mull over how to fix that disaster - and she was just fantastic and able to come up with a solution when I couldn't! If you're looking for anything, from a simple hair cut to a first-time balayage, or a major hair fix (like me!) definitely be sure to go to Amy :) I'll 100% be back to get my hair touched up whenever I need it! (Not sure why my photos won't attach directly to this review but go to pictures for the before and afters) read more

Studio 9 - Before and after! - Hair Stylists Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

I always go to Amy for my haircuts and she is the best!! She knows how to cut and she knows what cut will frame your face better.. I also went to her for my highlights and it looks so good! My hair had more dimensions and her prices are affordable compared to other salons that claim they will do the job..your money is worth if you go to amy!! read more

Studio 9 - Highlights - Hair Stylists Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

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Amy was very sweet and patient with all my questions. By far one of the best haircuts i had in maryland. I also had a very bad at home bleach dye and she fixed it up no problem. She's great with suggesting which cut would best suit you and also is a very good listener. Highly recommend and I'll definitely be coming back in the future!! read more

Studio 9 - Hair Stylists Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

Amy is fantastic! I've gotten my hair cut and colored with her twice now and am so thankful I found her. She's extremely knowledgeable about hair, and is very willing to answer questions. She also does a great job of explaining everything she's doing throughout the process. My hair color looks so natural and I love the cut! Look no further for a hair salon in the Kentlands area! read more

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I am beyond satisfied with Amy's work!! I found her through Yelp! and contacted her to make an appointment for my first balayage-- she worked around my schedule and allowed me to get a time and date that worked for me. When the day came for my appointment she was punctual and allowed time for me to explain what I wanted and get her professional input- together we came up with a fabulous result.. throughout the appointment she explained every step, and recommended products to maintain my hair.. she is sooo sweet and good at what she does. After walking out of her salon I received so many compliments. I will definitely be coming to her from now on-- don't wait any longer call to make an appointment!! read more

Studio 9 - Hair Stylists Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

Amy was recommended by a co-worker and I'm so glad I found her. I got two haircuts from her and today she colored my hair. I love how it came out and seriously she can charge a lot more since I paid way more at other places with less skilled people. Her COVID protocol is also really great. She has her own suite but the ceiling is open for air flow and everything in her suite is super clean. Highly recommend her if you are in Montgomery County area. read more

Studio 9 - Hair Stylists Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

Amy was super helpful when it came to suggesting what style was best for my haircut and made sure to ask exactly what I wanted. Her studio is so cute and making an appointment is super easy. Pricing is also fair and so worth it! She knows what she's doing and works quickly and efficiently, I highly recommend paying her a visit. read more

Amy is so good that you have to plan 1-2 months in advance for an appointment. She's busy. I like that she listens well to what I am looking or going for and provides honest advice of the pros and cons of coloring. read more

Finally found my go to hair stylist for cut and color. I needed a brand new do after the whole qurantine. I had an idea what I wanted but wasn't sure. Amy was great to work with. She was very patient with me. I showed her what I wanted and she was able to do her best to make it what I wanted without having to do a second time. Side note: I don't have virgin hair, so is difficult not to work with with colors. Amy suggested what color I should use and how it will turned out. She is awesome! I had cut and baralaybe done. Definitely my go to stylist from now on. read more

Studio 9 - Before and after - Hair Stylists Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

Loved this so much, that this is my first review and I'm obsessed with my hair. Such a safe, cute place and Amy is so sweet and amazing at her job. So happy with my hair!! read more

Studio 9 - Balayage!! - Hair Stylists Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

She is seriously an amazing color goddess. She gave me a bayalage lob and taught me how to do 3 min beachy waves. Amy gave me the cut and color I've been wanting for over 3 years but no one could accomplish. Previous stylists always let me mess up the cut with requesting too many layers and it always ended up turning into "the Rachel". This cut is Natural looking effortless, not brassy, clean and modern. read more

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Amy did my daughters hair and did a great job. It was my daughters first time getting color done and Amy explained the process, was friendly and patient. She got full head highlights and cut. My daughter is so happy with her hair. Will definitely return to Amy. read more

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I really wish I had a before picture to post because I'm super excited about the change! I am definitely coming back to see Amy whenever I want to try something new or even getting my haircut. This isn't my first time getting my hair colored, but I can say this is the first time I'm actually so happy about how it turned out! Amy is so nice. She answers all your questions and explains everything in such detail throughout the process which I really appreciate. She also gave me some advice on how to curl my hair to get the loose curl/wavy look, as well as advised me on the aftercare of my hair! Overall, such a wonderful experience! read more

Studio 9 - Balayage: After picture - Hair Stylists Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

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Amy was great! She was pretty quick and did an amazing balayage. I told her about my previous experience getting a balayage and it not being light enough. She listened and gave me exactly what I wanted. She took the time to give me tips and advice on maintaining my hair and also tips on curling my hair. Overall I had a very good experience and I would highly recommend her. read more

Studio 9 - Balayage - Hair Stylists Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

I've found a couple hair stylists I like in the DMV area, but none that I absolutely love so much I'd never go to anyone else again. Then I found Amy, and she's amazing. She's friendly, super communicative, and honest - recommending what would work best for my hair instead of just agreeing with everything I asked for, because let's be honest, I'm not exactly a pro when it comes to hair. Of course the most important thing is that she's *REALLY* good. I'm super impressed with the balayage results and how she managed to blend my outgrown roots with my existing color beautifully. She also gave some great tips on which products to use (without trying to sell me any of them) and how to curl my hair. I regret not going out after my appointment because dang my hair looked good. Now you'd think this amazing service would cost an arm and a leg, but nope. Her prices are very reasonable, and I love that she told me upfront the costs without me even having to ask. I'm definitely going back to Amy from now! PS - read the filtered Yelp reviews. I don't know why they're hidden as most of them look like legitimate reviews. read more

I went to Amy Yoo based off the reviews here. I got a haircut and a balayage for my virgin hair. She responds very quickly to texts when I asked for an appointment/what her prices were. Amy was very communicative and gave input and suggestions when I was trying to explain/decide what I wanted when I got there. While she was working on my hair, she would explain what she was doing and how long it'll take. My hair came out great. I will definitely be back! read more

Studio 9 - Amy took these pics and sent them to me afterwards - Hair Stylists Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

i was desperately in need of a haircut but wasn't sure who to go to! especially during this pandemic. amy takes temperature checks of her clients when they get there, and also has hand sanitizer ready for use. she also has her own room to use so you never have to be surrounded by anyone else. i have a hard time trusting people with my hair because i've been disappointed in a lot of my haircuts but amy did a lovely job with my cut and balayage. i had really long and thick hair, that's not the easiest to work with but she did a great job! i also don't get my hair done often so i appreciated how nice and informative she was every step of the process. i would highly recommend getting your hair done by amy :) read more

OMG!! Amy is my favorite hair stylist from now on! My hair was so dull and unhealthy. She really listens what I want, and she gives me a beautiful layer haircut, and I super love it. I'll be back for sure! read more

Studio 9 - Hair Stylists Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

Love my new balayage hair!! Can't wait to come back for the partial hair light in the summer. Thanks Amy from Amy :) read more

Studio 9 - Balayage - Hair Stylists Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

I have been looking for a salon that was more in line with what I wanted for my hair. I tried a new person out during COVID and wanted to change up my hair. BIG MISTAKE. Here is where Amy saved the day! She asked for some pics of my hair, and told me she could make it all better- and she did! She walked through what she had to do, and BAM! My hair was magical. I will never see anyone else, and feel awful it took me so long to post this review, I really thought I had done so. Because I have not had anywhere to go, I have been able to ignore what she did for my hair for months, she is that good. Well, I have an event in a few weeks and I am going back to see her for a trim and whatever other magic she can procure. I will be booking my next one in advance, she is that busy. If you want to have beautiful hair, she is where it is at. Thank you Amy! read more

Amy is very knowledgeable, considerate, and honest. She will offer her advice based on what she thinks is truly right for your hair and will not upsell anything. Will return :) read more

I had accidentally booked my appointment during my online exam but Amy was sweet enough to build a makeshift desk for me. she was super sweet and very transparent about her pricing!! the whole process was explained as she went so it was comforting to know what was happening. read more

Another great experience w Amy! She was able to squeeze in a slot for me despite being very busy- she styled and cut my hair that best fit my face frame and I am in love w the results thank you as always :) read more

This is my first time getting my hair colored and I am not the least bit upset about it. Amy made my lifeless hair look so much fuller and attractive. She also made sure I knew my options and let me know what's best for me. She is a 100% honest with what you should get and what products you should use. I am in love with my hair and it's all thanks to her! She's now the only one I trust with my hair. 10/10 would recommend! read more

Studio 9 - Before and after - Hair Stylists Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

Amy was very friendly, efficient, and communicative. She squeezed me in last-minute and finished my hair cut in under an hour. I have a lot of hair and typically my haircuts can take upwards of an hour and a half, so I LOVED getting in and out quickly. I also really loved Amy's cheerful personality and that she seemed to listen to what I wanted for my hair. Unfortunately, the cut was just not good for me. I have wavy hair that is prone to frizz and I let her talk me into "texturizing" (I.e. thinning shears), because she said my hair was "heavy". One wash later and it's clear that was not right for my hair: Without weight, my hair is frizzier. I don't have enough hair to hold styles I typically wear and had to settle for keeping it in a pony tail. Worse, I know have random short pieces of hair (about 3-4") along my hairline where the ends were sheared off. They're not long enough to be tied back, and so just add to the unfortunate frizzy look. I blame myself for getting talked into something I was nervous about, but I can't give a pass for the somewhat random and haphazard application of the technique. I won't be going back to Amy and won't be letting anyone texturize my hair in the future. read more

Amy is AMAZING. I wasn't satisfied with a highlight job done at another salon and Amy fixed everything. She took the time to ask me about my hair, what I really wanted, and how I typically go about coloring my hair. She offered advice and tips on how to appropriately take care of my hair as well as ways to minimize damage. She fixed my hair and it was beyond anything I could have asked for. Amy has a really sweet personality and makes you feel comfortable! read more

Studio 9 - Full highlight - Hair Stylists Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

I absolutely loved my experience with Amy! She was super friendly from the moment I booked my appointment and even immediately started texting me about what kind of a hair change I was looking for. She was also understanding about any rescheduling given the current circumstances. During the appointment itself she was very warm and patient and asked me many questions about what I thought could work in my hair and how she would do it for me all in a very calm demeanor and without any not pressure to add extra costs to the service either. I found my new go-to stylist! read more

I have really thick hair and was looking to cut it short. Most people I've went to have no idea how to work with my hair and I always leave disappointed. Not with Amy. The cut is amazing! I can wear it straight or curled or just let it air dry and it has plenty of texture. read more