I have been looking for a haircut place for years. I thought all the five star ratings might be too…read moregood to be true, but Liz was awesome! I felt like she genuinely cared about giving me the haircut I wanted and was thoughtful about what she was doing. She was easy to talk to and did a great job. Her salon was not pretentious, which I prefer. The search is finally over!

Liz cut and colored my hair and cut my boyfriend's hair, and let's just say ... WOW! She took the…read moretime to get to know us prior to starting and really listened to both of our needs. She nailed my color - my hair looks fantastic. She gave my boyfriend the cut he's been trying to get for years! Also, in times of COVID, we felt incredibly safe. It's a private salon, so we were the only two in there and everyone was masked the entire time. We watched her clean the chair, too. Liz is incredibly talented and has a great personality. Definitely recommend!

I had my first cut with Amanda a few days ago and she did a fantastic job. The cut looks amazing…read moreand she took the time to ask me a lot of questions to make sure she knew what I wanted and what I was comfortable with. She offered suggestions that ended up being exactly what I wanted. On top of that, there was plenty of street parking near the salon and the price was pretty reasonable compared to other places I've been in the past. I will definitely be coming back!

I rarely leave reviews for haircuts because my hair is thick and frizzy and hard to style well, but…read moreI had an amazing experience at Plane Jane! I had shoulder length hair and wanted a graduated bob. Most hair stylists haven't been able to pull it off at all, but Melanie did an incredible job! She worked on my hair meticulously for an hour and 15 minutes and angled and thinned it absolutely perfectly!!! Best haircut I've ever gotten! One tip for anyone who goes- I should have booked it as a "transformation haircut" because I was changing the look of my hair so much. Appointments for those cuts are slightly longer than a normal haircut. Melanie squeezed me in anyway, which I'm so grateful for!

Spent 90 mins on my curly, thick hair and did a great job! I got many complaints and my hair stayed…read morestraight for 4 days!

I am so happy I found Ruby. I have been searching for an affordable place in Silver Spring after…read moreyears of paying too much in DC. She gives a great haircut for a great price! She is also very kind and quick to respond.

Grazia is phenomenal!…read more She did my highlights exactly how I wanted. The color is perfect, natural, and bright. She's so talented, fast, and efficient, yet takes the time to make everything flawless. I walked out feeling refreshed and confident. Highly recommend Grazia -- she's truly the best!

The Shop Salon opened a new location. It is in downtown Bethesda off of Old Georgetown Road. It is…read moredesigned with beautiful, with a blend of bold colors, including black, white, and pink. Since, this salon was just renovated everything's brand new. I like the open air and modern concept. I am now familiar with the parking and directions to get to the building. It was a little tricky at first. But, my favorite part of the salon is my stylist, DK. He is an expert professional and does a precise job with cutting and styling my hair. I love the way my hair looks, feels, and it is really easy to take care of. So, beautiful new salon, my favorite stylist-DK, ... I will see you again in 4 weeks. Please note, The Shop Salon pictures on their site need to be updated. I am including my recent pictures. They reflect the way the salon looks and in real time. I hope they get the chance to reflect on the changes, especially since they are so much nicer, than their last location.

I tried to book a haircut but the receptionist seemed annoyed that I kept asking for times that…read moreweren't available (I didn't look up the hours of operation before I called, but he just kept saying no without offering alternatives.) then I was placed on hold to confirm and I waited for 5 minutes in silence before hanging up (they only have a phone number for booking appointments.) I was really excited to try this place --I'm sure the stylists are fine but now I won't bother.

Taylor cut my sister and is hair. She did an incredible job and was very nice. This was my first…read moretime here and it is now the new regular salon for the entire family. Great experience

I went to Jasmin a few weeks ago, to go blonde again and she did a great job. I am super picky…read morewith who does my hair but I am so happy how it turned out.

I cannot recommend this salon enough. I've been 3 times to see Nelo and she is amazing. So, gentle…read moreand so knowledgeable about color and styling to complement face shape and skin color.

I stopped going to Alchemy about a year or so ago. The prices were too high and I just wasn't…read morevibing with my stylist anymore. I found a place in Howard County that is much more no-frills but they get the job done and I like the way they cut my hair. I just can't justify paying two or three times as much money at Alchemy. Also, the parking is stressful at that shopping center, which is not the fault of the Salon but is an aspect of being a customer. So I don't have to deal with that unless of course I'm going to Trader Joe's, which is in the same shopping center.

Found myself a GEM!! I waited 2 months to get ny appointment and it was so worthy, the profesional…read morehere know why they are doing, not your average Salon and speaking from experience I've visited a few high end salons in the DMV snd I had not been impressed till I stepped into Alchemy salon. The staff here is super friendly as soon as you walk in your being greeted by the ladies and in my case the owner was there, she was so amazing made sure I felt comfortable from the minute I walked in till I was done which was past the time of closing. My artist was Nicky the person who made me look like a super star, as you guys can see in my pictures Ku hair was horrible, I had so much growth and my grays were all coming out more, Covid made me get them!! lol..... Im so happy with her service she first took the time to explain the process. Everything she españoles she delivered and I was one happy client. In the 24 years I've been coloring ny hair Nicky has to be the Absolute Best!!! So worth the price and the time. I alway say invest in yourself with high quality ONlY because that's what you deserve!! If you live in the area or are visiting make sure and stop in and book your appointment, your won't regret the experience.

There's something really special about this team -- it never feels like just an appointment, it…read morefeels like coming home to family. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and full of genuine care. You're not just another client; you're known, remembered, and looked after. What truly sets them apart is the creativity and knowledge that runs through the entire team. There's a real sense that they're constantly learning, evolving, and sharing ideas with one another -- you can feel that collaborative energy in the way they work. It's not just about doing hair, it's about understanding people, style, and what actually works in real life. Maria, my hairdresser, is a perfect example of that expertise. She really understands my hair type -- especially having thick hair -- and knows exactly how to shape and manage it so it looks great but is also easy for me to handle day-to-day. That balance between style and practicality is rare, and she gets it every time. It's the combination of talent, creativity, and genuine connection that makes this team stand out. You leave not just looking better, but feeling better too.

Samira has always done a great job with waxing, facials and eyebrow tint and is a pleasure to work…read morewith.

I've been a big fan of Gerard's work for over a decade now, since he was pretty much my emotional…read morearm floaties as far as trusting non-Asians with my temperamental Asian hair. But it'd be remiss of me to not give a shout-out to Chenelle, who has garnered so much of my trust with her cut, highlighting, and coloring skills over the past few years. The low-key transformations she's given to my hair always grow out beautifully, and she's fixed two unfortunate haircuts that I've gotten elsewhere while traveling. Logistics-wise, street parking can be competitive but there's a parking garage just a block away. I love that I can see availability online and book at-will. They basically have a loyal customer for life out of me, even though I no longer live as conveniently close as I used to!

Chenelle is amazing -- talented and empathetic! I had a really bad haircut from a salon across the…read morestreet where the stylist cut 12 inches off despite me requesting a trim of 3-4 inches, made the right and left sides completely uneven, and left a huge cliff between the front framing layers and rest of my hair. My friend took me across the street to Salon Gerard to fix it, and despite me not having an appointment, Chenelle stayed late to trim my hair to fix the unevenness and cliffs and expertly calmed me down as I was still in shock. I really miss my long hair, but Chenelle styled it so well that I was not completely distraught and even gave me tips on how to preserve the blowout. She's not only highly talented as a stylist but also incredibly empathetic and reassuring in stressful situations. I would recommend her to everyone.

Nat is a great stylist and does the best cuts. He cuts natural and straight styles. He is also a…read morebarber and can do precision short cuts. He is extremely versatile though so he can do long hair, color, whatever you want and you will leave looking and feeling fabulous!!

Always lots of personal attention, a relaxed atmosphere, and my hair always looks good when I leave!read more