Graham gave me a stylish color and cut! I have short fine dark blonde hair and he gave me fantastic highlights. He is a great listener and very skilled. I highly recommend him. read more

I'm grateful to have crossed paths with Graeme at Sweet Hairafter. He gave me my best salon color, highlight, and cut. Graeme was attentive to my loose vision for my hairstyle (subtle layers with caramel accents), while offering his expertise and advice. I will be back to maintain the lovely transformation he gave me into the new year! read more

Pam's skills are perfect for my fine, thin, straight hair. My former stylist moved to VA, and it's nice to fine such talent so close to where I live. read more

I am so delighted to have found this gem of a salon. From the minute I walked in, it was clear that everyone who works here loves what they do, and genuinely enjoys spending time together at work. For my haircut, Alexi heard everything I shared about my hair and the style update I was hoping for. He beyond delivered. I so appreciated his care and attention to detail, along with his open and comfortable demeanor. There's nothing better than finding a salon and stylist that you know you'll be returning to, and I am so grateful to have experienced that today at Sweet Hairafter. read more

First time at the salon. First impression: super cute, relaxing ambience/music and convenient location. I was a bit nervous because I honestly wasn't too sure about what to do with my hair, I sometimes feel a bit self conscious especially when a hairstylist gives me professional "advise" on what to do with my hair. I appreciated Jules approach, she was receptive to my ideas, gave me honest advice and was gentle with my hair. I am planning on visiting again for some color. Very excited!! read more

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I have no idea whether they can cut hair or not because the online scheduling system is awful. First, you have to create an account with a scheduling company in a multi-step process that will likely result in spam email that you can't opt out of. Then, if you try to see whether appointments are available on particular days just for a generic hairdresser, you will get routed into $200+ haircut slots without the option to pick someone else, so it becomes a guessing game of which slot will cost which amount ($55+ is the stated offer, note that $55-75 is very different from $200+). I'm not interested in playing Guess How Much? for a dozen or more slots to try to find a hairdresser so I'll just use a place that can have a human schedule me during a 2 minute phone call. What a waste of time. read more

I recently had a haircut with Alexi and I think I found my new stylist! He seemed really knowledgeable about his craft and had great suggestions for what would suit my face/hair type when I walked in with only a vague idea of what I wanted. He seemed to use some pretty innovative techniques, which he was happy to explain why when I asked, and I loved the end result! He also went out of his way to give me some great styling tips using tools and stuff that I already owned, so I feel like every day this haircut is able to live up to its full potential. The salon was very cute, nice ambience, and finding parking was easy! read more

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This is my new go-to salon. I was looking for a salon that checks all the "hipster" boxes, plus does a good cut and color. This definitely hits the nail on the head. They pride themselves in service, in knowing the supply chain for their products, and for cultivating an inclusive environment. Also Angelina is the best!! I have never before had a hair dresser who is both so talented, sweet and overall smart. Love seeing her! Service is fast and the quality is reliable. Definitely give it a try! read more

Sweet Hairafter - Hair cut, roots, and tinting - Hair Salons Near Me - Kensington, Maryland

Alexi did a great job cutting my husband's hair a few weeks ago! We were feeling uncomfortable about getting a haircut inside at any barber shop or salon. Alexi came over to our house (no additional travel fee) and cut his hair outside on our patio. First haircut in 4 months. Alexi wore a mask (so did my husband), did a temperature check first, and gave him a much-needed haircut in the open air! Appointments were easy, he was communicative, and payment was through the salon's system on his phone (everyone hand-sanitized afterwards). Highly recommend, really nice service in these times. read more

I really love this place! I have come here several times and I enjoy the conversations I have with Clare, the cut I get, and the great products they use. They are a Davines salon, which I researched a lot after my first visit. It's a natural brand from Italy, and the results are as good as more mainstream brands. The first visit we did a chop to make sure all my hair was healthy, and this time I got the most amazing layers. I haven't gotten any treatments yet, but my cuts are around $60, which is some of the most affordable in the area. Also this place is sooo cute inside (this is obviously not as important as the cut, but seriously cute). I also really enjoy the height of the shampoo areas, no neck cramping during a rinse! So if you are interested in good conversation, a good hairstyle, and natural products, I would highly recommend! read more

I took my daughter to see Alexi and he did an amazing job with her hair. He colored her hair red faded to pink. We also took advantage of the Brazilian Blowout special they were running. She has a lot of hair so it took a long time and he was very patient through all of it. It is absolutely beautiful and my daughter loves it! I can't say enough wonderful things about this place and Alexi. He went the extra mile to make sure everything was perfect. You can tell he really loved his job. If you are looking for a new salon, this is it. read more

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If I take the time to write an online review, it is because it's 5 stars ... I had the honor of booking Alexi for my daughters first hair cut - the cut is impeccable, I helicoptered like paparazzi & he stayed engaged with my girl... we gave her a ring pop when she was done & she handed it immediately to Alexi :) wow ... says a LOT I sort of picked his brain ... I am a low maintenance lady, with my Pinterest tricks to get rid of split ends, I mentioned I wasn't a "salon" girl - he smiled & taught me how to properly brush my hair !!! WHICH WAS EVERYTHING ... he truly listened & heard me - I did what he said with the brush & weirdly I feel fancy this morning - to find a stylist who is special, works well with kids & doesn't push all the junk pretentious salon BS on you is rare ... unicorn rare read more

I started going here a couple a weeks ago because my amazing stylist moved to Columbia, MD and with a newborn I wanted to find something closer to home. Sweet Hairafter is an amazing salon. Both of the owners really put pride into the place and follow sustainable practices which I really appreciate. I've been seeing Maxine who has done some blow outs and styled my hair beautifully. She is so kind, and I love relaxing while she does my hair. I highly recommend if you are in the Kensington area! read more

I had a haircut with Alexi today that was smooth, each, quick, with minimal fuss. He knew exactly what I wanted right away and made it happen. I'm already looking forward to my next haircut with him at Sweet Hairafter. read more

Found my salon and stylist! I've seen Angelina twice for color and once for a cut now and she is awesome! Very professional, attentive and personable. Takes great care in her work and walks you through the process so you feel comfortable. The salon overall has a great team, friendly environment and lovely owners in Denise and Kylie. They really mentor their team and demonstrate that in the collaborative learning environment I witnessed from my two appointments. An added plus...they are a green salon, use sustainable products and are charitable. Highly recommend this gem in Kensington. read more

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Excellent experience! My stylist Savannah spent time with me and listened to what I wanted and did not want. She nailed it! The owner is engaged and has a very inviting nature. I love my color and cut! read more

What a fabulous experience! Today I got a much needed haircut after months of quarantine. Scheduling online was easy breezy. I saw Angelina today and was so happy with her exceptional skills! I told her what I wanted and boy did she deliver. I told her I wanted a healthy trim with about 2 inches cut off. She suggested a few things and I appreciated her professional insights. She delivered exactly what I wanted. The salon is beautiful, light and airy. I appreciated all the precautions and sanitation they are implementing in light of Covid. Everyone had a mask on inside and they provided them if you don't have one. The location is right in the heart of Kensington with ample street parking. I would highly recommend this place and Angelina. She's awesome! read more

I HIGHLY recommend Jules at this salon!! She did a full balayage and cut for my long blonde hair and I love it! My hair takes hours to do and she took her time - I never felt rushed. The salon is super cute and easy to get to. I will definitely be going back to see her! read more

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AMAZING Staff Unique Adorable Salon!!!!! I was a first time visitor to Sweet Hairafter and my stylist was Alexi M. All of the staff were friendly. I went in for a Brazilian blow out. During my visit Alexi was professional and explained each step during the treatment. He did a wonderful job and i will definitely be going back soon and telling all my friends. My hair looks & feels great. Thank You Alexi! read more

They are working so great with the social distance practices. With the work they provide, they are very good with it. I am very satisfied with how I look after my make over. I so love it! My boyfriend complimented me so much for it! Thank you especially to my hair artist, Savannah! read more

Love the staff. While other salons tend to fall into a rut and not stay current, they hold weekly education classes here- staying current with the trends. I've been trying to figure out my changing hair needs. I'm 45, and the texture of my hair has changed a lot in the last year. Alexi explained to me that as our makeup needs change as we get older, so do our hair needs. Enter the Brazilian Blowout. It's a treatment that smooths those course grey hairs coming in. GAME CHANGER. Long smooth silky hair that dries quickly, and easy to style! He can customize it to your hair needs- embrace the curls? He can take out the frizz. Want long flat ironed smooth look? He can do it. If you are struggling with hormonal changes to your hair- go get a Brazilian Blowout with Alexi. read more

I love this salon for so many reasons: it is a local business I can walk to; they treat me and my family so well. The stylists art talented, artistic and philanthropic! This small business make a significant contribution to the ToK! read more

MY REVIEW THEY HID FROM GOOGLE REVIEWS WHEN I CALLED OUT THEIR UNPROFESSIONAL RESPONSE My first experience with them was wonderful so it pains me to give them a bad review. I went in for a haircut/blow dry with Jules. She was great. She knew my previous hair stylist who moved to California who is now a famous PulpRiot stylist. I really liked the location and booking on a Sundays. One odd thing was they didn't robe me or towel my neck when they washed my hair so water was trickling down my neck. I also got splashed in the face a couple times. Not enough to complain about it. I was happy and booked my 13 yr old son to get a cut. His hair is afro curly and he loved it. I booked an appointment with Jules for haircut/color in Sept. Ok so lets get to why this is a 1 star rating. My daughter came to visit from Canada and wanted a Balayage. I immediately told her about Jules and booked an appointment. She had a photo of what she wanted and we were excited. Her appointment was at 10am. 4 hours later she texted me very unhappy with the outcome. I couldn't believe it. This made me upset. I wasn't sure if she was overreacting so I had her send me photos then FaceTime me so I can get more detail. I asked if Jules asked certain questions at consultation or at any point did she ever say it was hard to pull color from her hair OR if the look could not be achieved. Neither was said. My daughter has light brown hair. I'm not an expert but I've had my hair colored pink, purple, highlighted, etc done by hair stylists that would be upfront and honest with any issues. My daughter proceeded to tell me that Jules consultation lasted seconds and kept asking her co-workers how to do highlights because she COULDN'T REMEMBER! I understand stylists consult with each other but when she mentioned one of the foils fell out of her head and onto her pants, I was done. She took a photo and said its ok cuz her leggings are old. To me it doesn't matter if they are old or new, the fact that bleach ruined your clothing is straight up careless! I called the hair salon to let them know and was cordial and nice. I don't like confrontation and avoid it at all possible. They seemed concerned and said Jules will call me back. Well Jules never called me nor did the salon. When I finally got home, I noticed there was a few tiger stripes and the back was very uneven. It looked real SLOPPY. I called the salon to first let them know Jules never called me back and if I could bring my daughter down there to show them her hair. They agreed. When I got there, the 2 owners were the only ones there - hmmm where was Jules and why didn't anyone call me back??? They immediately put on fake smiles and wanted to book another appointment. HOLD UP First am I paying for this? - obviously a NO and second, Look at what your employee did so you can make sure it doesn't happen again especially when I come for my appointment! I showed them the sloppy blending and tiger stripes. They said it was well blended but did notice some off parts. They made me feel like I didn't know what I was talking about. They were very intimidating and brash. I could feel their tension and felt sick to my stomach. I could have mentioned the bleach incident but at this point I was too upset. Why am I being treated like this? This place is 5 stars and I thought everyone here was nice. Anyways my daughter went back the next day. Once again Jules was asking how to do stuff and other co-workers were doing the work for her. She did mention some of the other stylists were super nice but still not a good experience. Her hair is better but her ends are damaged and still did not achieve what she really wanted. She is unhappy and I feel terrible. I wasn't there with her both times and going by her testimony BUT I can say my experience with Jules not calling back to the owners reactions towards me, tells it all. I unfortunately cancelled my upcoming appointment which really sucks because I was so happy to find a salon so close to home and what I thought would be the perfect place for my new hair adventures :( read more

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Today was my first visit to Sweet Hairafter. It was a great experience! Alexi was my stylist. I really appreciated the questions he asked me about my hair, his attention to detail, and general hair know how. He also took the time to explain different color processes and techniques. I loved the color and the cut so I will be back! read more

Madinah is a breath of fresh air! My hair always looks gorgeous and feels so healthy. There are no words to describe how amazing she is. As a wife and mother of four, I look forward to my time spent with Madinah, especially knowing that when I walk out of Sweet Hairafter I am going to look and feel like a celebrity. Madinah is not only good at what she does but she is very kind, warm hearted and hilarious. She makes you feel like you've known her for years. She listens carefully and understands exactly the look and style I am looking for. The staff at Sweet Hairafter also do a great job of welcoming you as you walk in and make sure that you are well taken care of. I definitely recommend Madinah she is the best! read more

Sweet Hairafter - Balayage - Hair Salons Near Me - Kensington, Maryland

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This is my second time visiting this salon. I have never found "my salon" before. Always bounced around. But finally I have found my place!! The vibe, staff and mission of the salon is perfect and beautiful. Very aligned with the type of place I want to support. Kylie, the owner, is so helpful and does everything she can to give you the hair you want. And alexi (my hair stylist) is the most ideal. I go for a colour. Each time I have visited, I have brought pictures of the exact colour I want. And both times, the colour ended up matching perfectly! Alexi (my hair stylist) worked for so long on my colour the first time! It did not come out as I had hoped when he first coloured it so he spent another 2 hours with me to make sure it was right. Then on the second visit, a similar thing happened (I like a specific colour of red, and red is SO hard to get exactly right). Both times, Alexi worked out his schedule to either have me stay longer or come in the next day to make sure the colour was what I had hoped. To be honest, both visits, the colour it turned out initially was beautiful! But just not what I had in mind. So it was so incredible of Alexi to still work with me to get it aligned with my particular vision. I have had this happen with other salons before who just basically say "oh well" when it doesn't turn out like the picture. Or they charge an incredible extra amount to fix it. But Sweet Hairafter did not :) Alexi is officially my hair stylist. So grateful to have found him. From his attitude to his execution, couldn't ask for more. read more

Aaaahhhhh Denise, my reds are nothing without you, whatever, whenever, wherever you are I will come to find you. Have gotten every red in the book with you and always stunning, also Brazilian blowout keratin treatment and it is amazing. And who can beat your uplifting spirit, I can have a bad day and when I am there the place lights me up. Self are and beautiful hair is the best medicine for the soul read more

I have had my hair cut and colored by Kylie for the past 6 years! She is the best and totally worth it. She has an amazing ability to make sense of what I want and then actually make it happen. Over the years I have brought pics of colors and cuts and she somehow is able to make whatever I rip out of a magazine of copy from pinterest work for me. Other times, I have simply explained that I just need something different and she is able to work with me and find something that I end up loving. I have colored my hair all shades of blonde/brown, grown my hair long, then chopped it all off and grown it back out again and through all of it I have been very happy with the results due to Kylie! As a side note, I love that you can book appointments with her online! read more

Great salon! Staff is very friendly! Angelina did an awesome job on my highlights! Highly recommend this salon! read more

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I used to work at salons, so I'm very particular. Kylie is literally one of the only people allowed to touch my hair. I love to change up my color and cut pretty frequently, and finding a balance between funky and chic. I generally go in with a very vague idea about what I want done, and somehow Kylie never fails to send me out the door looking fabulous and unique. I get nothing but compliments, and what girl doesn't want compliments? read more

Sweet Hairafter - Just the right amount and shade of pink. Love love love! - Hair Salons Near Me - Kensington, Maryland

I am a follower of DeeDee (she's awesome and literally the only person that I trust with the color of my hair) and have started seeing her at this salon. I constantly get compliments on my color. My mom calls her the 'color guru' and it's true that she is. Everybody here at this salon is super friendly and welcoming! I have had crazy untamed hair my entire life and did a Brazilian Blowout and my hair is no longer unruly (it's a miracle)! read more

Alexi is very good at working with you to give you what you want. Definitely someone I would refer all my friends to! And he's fun to chat with, too! I moved here from Wisconsin and have had the same stylist for 10 years. It was scary finding someone new. I am so glad I found Sweet Hairafter and Alexi! Bonus-the salon is very chill, everyone will feel super comfortable and welcomed! read more

I just had my second appointment with Kylie and I can't say enough about how talented she is. The first time I visited she did color, highlights and cut. I have never gotten so many compliments in my life! Then, I came back six weeks later and like some kind of magical hair wizard she was able to simply touch up my roots, add a quick glaze and cut off a few split ends in the front and it looks incredible again. The highlights look as good as the first time she did them! Angelina also did a fabulous job cutting my little girl's hair and made the whole experience so fun for her. I highly recommend this salon! read more

Awesome value, especially for the Bethesda/Chevy Chase area. The first time I came here I got my hair cut by Sierra, who was great and made sure to work with me on what type of hairstyle would look best considering my wash-and-go routine. She was great at making sure she let me know what she was doing every step of the way, and making sure I was on board. Couldn't have asked for anything more! read more

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Jules at Sweet Hairafter is the best!!! I love the vibe of the hair salon - the music is great and they have awesome amazing smelling products to buy. On the weekends they have snacks and water so you feel right at home :) Jules is so great at styling your hair and super fun to talk with :) I highly recommend this hair salon! read more

I've been getting my hair colored and cut as well as occasional Brazilian Keratin treatments for my unruly hair with Sunny Oh for the past year and she is the bomb.com. She saved my at home over-processed hair from myself and restored it to healthy shiny fabulousness. I'm on my way to going blonde and she's taking me there in steps, each appointment taking my previously dark brown locks to a honey blonde/light brown now without damage, I can't wait to go lighter at my next appointment. Her haircuts and blowouts are awesome and I always leave the salon feeling like a rock star. I heard she's amazing at lash extensions so I'm trying those soon and will update my review. Sweet Hair After is a salon with a friendly vibe, the staff is all super nice and always makes you feel at home. read more

I loved my experience with this salon. This place is a hidden gem off Antique Row! I came in for a color process after my hair had faded quite a bit from prior coloring and it also had some unsaturated pieces in the back of my head. Mary Ann knew exactly what I was going for and we were completely on the same page! She was very kind and knowledgeable. Afterwards, Alexi gave me a shampoo and applied my toner. He is also great and knows a lot of great information. He provided me a lot of excellent recommendations for my type of hair. They made me feel comfortable and at ease while I was there. I will definitely be coming back! read more

These ladies are phenomenal. Denise Sharpe started coloring and cutting my hair a few years back. After several bad break-ups with stylists, I was looking to get into a permanent relationship. That is what I found at Sweet Hairafter. Denise cares more about my hair than I do. She always manages to find time for me and when I am in her chair she treats me like I am her number one priority. When I arrive she already has ideas for me! Color suggestions, pictures of cuts she has thought about for me. She is amazing. I sincerely cannot recommend them any more highly. They make me feel beautiful. read more

Denise Sharpe has been styling my hair for years. She is very talented and creative. Denise is always up to date on the latest hair styles and techniques. Her staff is excellent. If you want the ultimate in pampering, go to Sweet Hairafter. read more

Stunning short pixie cut from the talented Kylie Hoben. Her attention to detail and thoughtful approach are clear from the excellent cut. She clearly got me, my style, and my hair (fine). I showed her some Pinterest pictures and she gave me exactly the haircut I wanted even though I did a terrible job describing it! She is knowledgable, friendly, welcoming. The space is sunny, comfortable and unpretentious. There are lovely antique dressing mirrors painted a soothing gray. I noted a comfortable and authentic positive vibe between Kylie and the other stylists. She clearly loves what she does and has created a wonderful salon. Thank you Kylie! read more