I've been to Shinee twice for balayage and she's blown me away both times. I used to put Sun In in my hair, which meant it was brassy and weak - she color corrected it to a great bright blonde and made it very soft. I went back for a touch up after four months and was just as happy as the first time. Also a note - she likes to focus on her work and not talk too much during the balayage portion, which is great because it means she is FAST - I was out of there in a little over 2 hours for a color, cut, blow dry, and style. I bring my laptop so I can do work during (the salon has WiFi). Would highly recommend Shinee to anyone wanting to do balayage or highlights! read more

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Renato has been cutting my hair for over 20 years, and I have never been disappointed.

Great stylist. He knew what I wanted and I loved the look he created. Nice shop and lovely new receptionist.

Renato is a very talented hairstylist! long or short hair. He really listens but more importantly, knows what he's doing! I recommend Talia Hair Design- a 5-star experience! Susan E. read more

I have naturally dirty blonde/light brown hair that I had been dyeing dark brown for years and I decided I wanted to move back towards my natural color. Sofia and the entire team at Talio spent time understanding what I was looking for, and absolutely knocked it out of the park, and were so much fun throughout. I cannot recommend them enough! read more

Talio saved my day when I needed a blowout for an event and drybar refused to honor my appointment time. Really grateful for the team here who snuck me in. Thanks Ty and crew! read more

I moved to DC a little over a year ago and the first item on my list of to-dos was to find a good stylist who knew how to do blonde hair. After searching around, I found Talio Salon and specifically I found Caroline. She's a blonde hair goddess. She repaired my hair from a previous botched job and honestly my hair has never looked so good! If you're blonde, looking to go blonde, or even considering the idea of going blonde, GO see Caroline at Talio. She's awesome; love her! Parking is a hassle but again, it's Georgetown so it's to be expected. read more

Elvira is talented and I was a happy customer for several years. I would have given her no less than 4 stars except for the recent developments. She has reduced her time to only 3 days a week. Scheduling is more difficult and getting the service you want is not guaranteed as she can be so busy with limited time. We had a brief disagreement over whether she was supposed to refresh my highlights in my last visit. Several customers were in that time slot all of us having waited for her return from a month long vacation as well, that I was ready to accept her decision. The worst part came immediately with her meltdown directed at me which was so loud and angry it was scary and I'm sure startled the entire 2 floor salon. Sadly, she doesn't value long term customers who have spent several hundred dollars with each visit. Now I understand why her staff have been leaving without giving any notice. read more

Shinee's work made me so happy! She was also a joy to talk with. I am so so happy, and it got me feeling like a rockstar for the whole day. Thank you Shinee read more

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Shinee is a miracle worker! It took me years to find a good balayage stylist in DC (with many failed attempts at other salons) until I met Shinee at Talio Hair Design. Shinee completely transformed my hair with natural-looking balayage that I have always wanted, and did it even more beautifully than in the pictures I showed her! Also - the salon is clean, customer service is great, and they serve you free cappuccino. What more could a girl want? read more

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I was apprehensive about going to a new colorist in DC but I'm glad I stumbled upon Shinee at Talio Salon (thank you, Yelp!) I was looking for a colorist who *really* knew how to do balayage so I took a chance after seeing Shinee's Instagram feed. As I waited briefly for my appointment, I noticed her previous customers had come out with really nice color, which put me a bit more at ease. When it was my turn, Shinee listened to what I wanted and made sure I was okay with her color recommendation. I couldn't be happier with the "caramel bronde" result. It's natural, bright and has depth. Highly recommend Shinee! read more

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I LOVE this place. I have fine, dark (3B) curly hair and it's almost impossible to find a place that won't implicitly discriminate against "difficult" hair types. Shinee was amazing: she talked to me about what I wanted, how I typically wear my hair, and how I care for it. She took that information and gave me the best color and cut options. I was so happy with the result. This was my first time here and I'm definitely coming back. read more

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Absolutely amazing job! (Feel free to skip the whole story and go to the end to see what I suggest) I'm a bleach blonde Florida girl who has been dying my hair with that $3 boxed hair dye from Walmart since probably the 7th grade. I was 100% a non salon believer. Why would I go drop a whole paycheck to have someone do my hair for me when I can do it myself? Psh I'm not that lazy or stuck up. UNTIL...my father had decided to give me money to get my hair done as a birthday gift. At first I wasn't sure about it but my hair was pretty messed up it was going to be very difficult to fix.... you see I had dyed the underneath of my hair black and did my best to get it out but it never fully all came out...then I tried a new hair dye brand on my roots and it didn't work as well as planned and turned them orange...then I got dandruff so I bought Tea Tree which is a blue shampoo/conditioner and after using if for roughly two weeks it tinted my blonde hair green! So here I was: Orange roots...dark blonde/light brown underneath, and green blonde hair. It was not going to be easy to fix this....and would take a lot of $3 bottles of hair dye....so I decided to give in and try out the salon after all. They were absolutely wonderful when it came to customer service I must add.. I had a flight out to Florida in 5 days....you try finding a great salon in Georgetown with availability in the next five days..NOT EASY and on top of that I had a few scheduling conflicts and had to change the time of the appointment a couple of times and they were still very kind about it and made it happen! I was a crazy costumer...my appointment was on a Sunday morning and seeing as how it was my last weekend in the City I wanted to go out with my friends so the night before the appointment I go out till late at night and wake up in the nic of time to catch the appointment (I live across the street from the salon in gtown but had stayed the night in Maryland so I had to take the metro and bus in the rain!!!) I finally show up to the appointment about 15 mins late, unshowered, last nights makeup half on half off, in a skimpy top, all wet from the rain, carrying an over night bag bigger than me, and just a complete hot mess but instead of a Pretty Woman moment and the girls asking me if I've stumbled into the wrong place they were VERY SWEET! They got me a glass of water and put a flower in front of me! The atmosphere was very nice and the girls were very kind. They all talked with each other and asked each other for advice WHICH I LIKED I'd rather a hair stylist ask another for advice than have my hair stylist be quiet and do the wrong thing. All the women in the salon were great but the one who worked the miracle on me was named Mikaela Spencer she was GREAT I highly recommend and suggest her!!! She really knows what she is doing and she gave me a ton of advice on how to make my hair healthy and what products to use and what to stay away from. Because of her my hair went from orange, blue, blonde, and brown, TO ONE COLOR and I will NEVER go back to a $3 box of hair dye! Mikaela is obviously highly skilled it's amazing she was able to fix my hair. I walked in looking a mess and walked out look H O T I really wish we had done a before and after photo. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ (POINT OF THE STORY) GREAT salon! If you need to get your hair done I highly recommend them! Mikaela Spencer did my hair and she did an amazing job I would definitely suggest her if you need to get your hair colored. The costumer service is great, the environment is friendly, the ladies are lovely, it is pricey but worth it. read more

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Balayage and cut with Shinee! She's amazing and very sweet and funny. I have long hair, and a lot of it. I warned the salon about this when I called to book an appointment. They definitely scheduled an appropriate amount of time. Process took about 4 hours start to finish and there was no one behind me, waiting to get into the chair. I love that I was not rushed. Shinee and I even had time to go outside and take some "after" photos for her Instagram. Shinee and I talked for 5-10 minutes about what I wanted and the price, then she started working. While Shinee was coloring my hair, another stylist came and asked her if she could do a cut on another client while my color was processing. After checking my foils, she told him no because my hair was processing fast and she wanted to stay close to me to keep an eye on it. This made me have SO much respect for her! She could've just taken another hair cut and asked someone else to check on me, but she took the initiative and responsibility to make sure it was done properly. I've had experiences in the past when the color is processing and you haven't seen the stylist in a while (or they are working with another client and are distracted) and you worry that you'll be forgotten, all while having bleach on your hair. I could totally tell that Shinee was focused on me and my results, which is a very reassuring feeling when you have bleach on your hair. We washed out the color in the back before the front and sides because it processed quickly. The price was a bit steep, $335 total. $250 for a balayage and glaze and $85 for haircut (which included styling). Balayage starts at $180 and a glaze is $50. Shinee explained the point of a glaze to me, but to be honest, I still don't understand what it is/does. I've heard of toners and conditioning treatments, and glosses, but not a glaze. She said they highly recommend it with color services, which is fine, but I wish that would have been indicated on the website, or by the salon when I called to book my appointment (as we discussed the price of each service on the phone and they never mentioned a glaze was normal or standard and that it is extra). It was just an extra cost I didn't anticipate. I would 100% recommend Shinee! She is an angel. read more

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If you are a blonde living in the DMV, Shinee is the only stylist you should be going to!! I had no experience with coloring, and was suffering from a brassy, Sun-In mistake. Shinee took the time to learn about my hair and what it was that I wanted. She explained in detail about what was needed and how much that would cost. It is hard to put into words how thorough and precise Shinee is, I swear she put over 200 foils in my hair. The results were beyond what I was hoping and so natural, which was extremely important to me!! I will never be going to another stylist, Shinee is the best it gets. She is the perfect mix of warm, but also focuses on her work and is not overly chatty. Cannot recommend more highly. read more

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Caroline at Talio is the best! I started going to her for highlights in 2012, and I won't go to anyone else! When I first went to her, I had never gotten my hair colored and was very nervous. She reassured me, and made sure that my biggest fear (yellow looking hair) would not happen. She always listens to what I want, and will make suggestions based on what she thinks will work for me. The finished product always surpasses my expectations. The salon is clean, everyone is friendly, and they always offer water, coffee, soda, etc. Highly recommend! read more

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I got my hair highlighted a few months ago by Shinee and it was beautiful! I'm super picky being a natural blonde and always worried someone will end up giving me "fake" looking highlights. This was not the case, the color was beautiful and very light. It was done at the end of September and has always grown out very well, and still looks very natural even with my natural roots coming in. read more

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Shinee did a beautiful color correction and balayage. The high regard I read about her work here is right on. read more

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Caroline at Talio absolutely saved my hair. I have naturally dark brown hair that I have been coloring for over a decade. A disastrous appointment at another salon left my hair orange, fried and not at all blended. I tried another place to fix it with no such luck. After reading Yelp reviews about Caroline, I made an appointment. Upon meeting her, I told her what I wanted (to restore my hair to cool, ashy blonde with more low lights throughout to add dimension). She did that and so much more- my hair is the best it's ever looked! If you're a blonde in need of improvement- look no further! read more

I had never had such an incredible salon experience. I went back in December and my hair still looks great. It's all thanks to Shinee! I am a broke college student and I was looking for a way to treat myself but not too crazy. And shinee was upfront with me about prices and services from the start. She really listened to what I wanted and I was so so appreciative. I will only come back here in DC. read more

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Renato is fantastic and offers a high-level customer service. The salon is upscale and has a pleasant environment, with a very friendly staff. I've been doing my roots color with him, which is a tricky brown that easily turns orange/red/bronze. But Renato has been finding the right color! I truly recommend. read more

Ice Queen! Caroline is the Queen of icy white blondes. Wow! Been trying to get this hair the perfect shade for over a year and tried multiple stylists. She nailed it! And not only is she that good, she's also super friendly and so is the Salon. read more

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I tried Talio for the first time today, 2 months after an ombré from somewhere else which was not particularly desirable. Giuseppe did my color and cut and this was the most pleasant experience I've had since choosing to color my hair. Not only did he listen to what I was thinking I wanted (which was wholly shaped by Instagram photos), he shared his knowledge and feedback about the direction I was thinking of going in--something I hope for in a professional when I don't know wtf I'm talking about, i.e., when I say things like "Like this photo but more pretty." He was considerate in the way that he left some padding for time since he knew he hadn't met me before and wanted to make sure he had time for the consultation and the application of my hair hopes and dreams. He spent ~3 hours with me and hot damn did the results exceed expectations! I look cute af! Plus, he was so cool as a person, I honestly feel like I made a friend today. I also didn't know that this was something I valued until I came here, but I love the family-owned and operated aspect of Talio. They clearly love and respect each other, and just seem like genuinely good people. I'm excited to come back for my color retouches and cuts with Giuseppe and his work family (and actual family) who give the impression that they care about their clients and deeply care about their work. This is the first salon experience where I had fun for ANY amount of time, not to mention that I had fun the WHOLE time. Con but not really a con: it cost me some $$$ but it was so worth it for the beauty and longevity of the results. No regrets. These are the realest professionals I've ever encountered. P.S. they have an espresso machine and it's bomb. If you are trying to be polite by declining the offer of espresso, just don't. Accept the velvety caffeinated otpions that are offered. read more

Shinee did the BEST job I could have ever asked for on my hair. I went for a drastic cut. She chopped off about 9in of hair into a long bob and it looked PHENOM. She even went as far as to teach me how to style it. I'm so excited for my new look and so thankful I had Shinee as my stylist. Peep the pics if u don't believe! read more

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Shinée made my hair look great again! She's really good at taking the yellow/orange out of my hair. I highly recommend her if you're looking for an Ash blonde balayage read more

Ronado & Giuseppe were our own personal fairy godfathers that got us ready for our ball! After a terrible experience at DryBar Georgetown (you can see my review there) my friend & I were left wandering the streets of DC with wet heads. I walked into Talio and promptly begged them to help us. And the owner, Ronado , that gem of a man & his son Giuseppe took pity on us and stayed past closing to blowdry/style our hair for an event we had later that night. Ronado owns a family business that is run with the type of customer service & attention to detail business owners should strive for. They were more than accommodating and did a WONDERFUL job with our hair (I was so in love with my hair I asked Ronado to be my date to the ball). If you are in the Georgetown area and are looking to get your hair done in any capacity, go to Talio's!! You will walk out of there feeling and looking phenomenal! read more

Caroline is the BEST! I've seen her twice for haircuts and I'll never be able to go anywhere else! The salon is also so cute and the entire staff is super friendly! I've found my go to spot in DC! Thank you!! read more

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I've been going to Shinee for balayage for two years and all I can say is that she is color genius! My hair looks good and feels healthy. I've gone lighter and darker, tried balayage and regular highlights and always get compliments on my hair. I would highly recommend Shinee to anyone wanting to do highlights or balayage! read more

Can't say enough good things about Talio. As a new customer, I called and explained that I wouldn't be able to come in at any point over the next few weeks due to a busy travel schedule, and they found a way to fit me in the following morning - amazing for a salon in DC! Giuseppe cut and highlighted my hair and was nothing less than terrific. I asked for an ashier color than my current yellow-blonde, and he explained that he could get me there eventually, but it would be better to make the change in stages. I showed him photos of what I wanted, and he definitely delivered (he also gave me a great haircut, so I would recommend him for this as well). I noticed that the clientele varied quite a bit - Talio provides color/cut/consultation to both men and women of all ages. On top of this, they are a wonderful and warm family that will brighten your day, and I would recommend them to anyone looking for a high-quality salon experience. read more

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Finding a hairdresser who knows what they are doing isn't always easy. Finding someone who knows how to do great balayage is almost impossible. I found both in Shinee at Talio! She takes the time to listen to what you want. Her service is beyond spectacular and her skill with color is unmatched. If you are looking for the best balayage in DC, look no further. read more

Caroline did a fabulous job cutting and coloring my hair. She listened to my input and used her great knowledge to give me the exact shade of champagne blonde I was looking for. This is the best hair color I have ever had at a salon and I highly recommend Caroline if you are going blonde. She is incredibly talented! I have my own business, as a professional color analyst, and I will be recommending my clients that live in the DC area to go to Talio Hair Design and to see Caroline! read more

Talio Hair - Amazingly natural looking Champagne Blonde hair color by Caroline!!! - Hair Stylists Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

*** just received a call from the manager, she was very nice and accommodating to my needs. I will def be returning The salon was very nice and clean. The only issue I had here was with my hair stylist Caroline. Although the haircut was good, my blow dry was half assed. For 85 dollars you would think she could do a decent blow dry. She goes "sorry my curls suck today" and also said "I don't have my right flat iron" excuse me??? I will probably return to the salon but to a different stylist who actually cares what your hair looks like and not do a half assed job. read more

Amazing amazing amazing! That's all I can say. My last trip to a hair salon ended with me crying because the color job was terrible. I came here to go back to my natural hair color and Caroline went above and beyond. I didn't know I could be so impressed with someone dyeing my hair back to brown, but it was the shiniest, most flattering shade of brown. It shines just a tiny little bit red sometimes and it is absolutely perfect. I also asked Caroline for any serums she would recommend for frizzy hair. Rather than try to sell me on the products the salon sells and convince me they're the best and only option, she gave me her honest opinion. Yes, she told me the products the salon sells are great, but then followed up with informing me I may be able to find cheaper alternatives that work just as well online. It was so refreshing to meet someone so genuine. read more

Mikaela works miracles. SHE. WORKS. MIRACLES. I love her and what she did for my hair!! I was looking for a new place to go in DC after having two nightmarish incidents with my hair at two separate salons. The most recent incident left my hair an awful yellow color with pink streaks! I specifically chose to see Mikaela after seeing her reviews on Yelp, and she was nothing short of AMAZING. First of all, the girl gave me cookies. Second of all, she is extremely nice and wicked funny. Third, she got me back to loving my hair again with an all-over balayage - voila! No more yellow!!! She is definitely my new go-to stylist in DC!!! :)))) read more

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Put plain and simply, if you are looking for a phenomenal haircut from people who are passionate and talented at what they do, look no further than Talio. When I walked in, I was immediately greeted with a smile and hello. Even though I arrived 5 minutes early, they were still able to see me right away. Elvira began by showing me a few hairstyles that she thought would work with my face shape, everyday routine, and style preference. After spending a good deal of time discussing what was best for me, we decided on a haircut. Sure enough, the haircut I left with exactly what I envisioned, and it looks spectacular! The bottom line about Talio is this: they are going to give you an extraordinary haircut if you tell them what you are looking for. The environment is relaxing, you will not feel rushed, and you will receive individual attention. That, coupled with the fact that I now have one of the best haircuts I've ever had in my life, has made me an extremely happy customer that will definitely come back again and again. I can assure all of you, if you try Talio, you won't be sorry! read more

HAPPY HAIR = HAPPY GIRL After two years of mediocre cuts, colors and lack luster locks - I am SO GRATEFUL to have 1) Scheduled with Talio Salon and 2) Meet Janelle - I'm not sure which part of me is happier - me or my hair! Having been to the salon only twice - I already feel like a long term client/friend of the fam!! Renato's team offers that 'warm inviting' appeal - unlike many area salons. For me customer service is HUGE and Talios is truly a Georgetown Gem! As for Janelle - if only more stylists mirrored her excellence - for me she is top shelf!! Offering expert advice, years of education, tips and hands on training to tame my 'birds nest' I left the salon boasting smiles and rock'n AWESOME COLOR... I haven't found a stylist with her passion, patience and spark in all of my hair history - she blew what I 'thought was a great stylist' out of the park!!! If you were like me - over processed, reading yelp reviews, comparing salons for months on end and playing roulette as to which salon to 'try again this time' -- know that Talio is the one!! For my curly girls -- Janelle is a MUST. read more

A FANTASTIC SALON. I found Janelle because I saw one of her clients on the street who looked fabulous. Janelle is an amazing stylist / colorist who is passionate and highly skilled. She truly listens to her customers and does a great job of laying out a plan to fix any "problems" (I had over processed hair and a cut that simply wasn't working). She also asks really good questions to make sure she understands how you treat your hair and gives excellent, practical advice. The salon itself is upscale, but not pretentious. It's a very calm, relaxing place to be. Highly recommended!!!!! read more

Coming out from California, I've been dying to find a good place to get a haircut. Unfortunately, I had made a mistake of going to another place in Georgetown that left my head looking like a lopsided top hat. After searching through Yelp, I found this place and they were able to fit me in within minutes (even though they were terribly busy)! I wish I had known about this place beforehand! Not only did they fix my hair, but they also gave me one of the best haircuts I've ever gotten. This team really knows what they're doing. There is no cookie cutter approach here, but rather they tailor a look that specifically matches the individual in the best way possible. Highly recommend this place! read more

I've been seeing Caroline for years. Not only is she amazing at color and cuts, she listens to what I'm looking for, offers suggestions, and steers me to the color and style that compliments my complexion and the shape of my face. No matter what crazy ideas I have, she guides me towards what will be flattering to me while still making the changes I want. There are certainly other great stylists in town, but I haven't found one I enjoy seeing as much as Caroline. Not only do I know I'll get the finished product I want, but she can read her clients - she knows when to chat, when to listen, when to enjoy the silence. This is such a rarity in the salon world! I love my appointments with Caroline not just because I know I'll look fabulous when I leave, but also because I enjoy spending time with her. read more

Finally found a great hair salon. I've been wandering from stylist to stylist, salon to salon since I moved to DC almost 20 years ago. Talio just suits me to a "T". Renato does fantastic cuts, even on my fine, super-straight hair, and my color always comes out just right. In addition, the ambiance at Talio is very laid back. There is no pretentiousness - no sideways looks if you pop by in your yoga clothes (or worse! your dog park clothes). There are no televisions. It is a haven of calm and great service. My only quibble is with Julia - the hairwasher. I have come to dread those parts of my visit (hair washing; or, even combing the color through from the roots) where we interact. Her technique is, well, brusque. I was tipped off that you can get very early appointments (thanks Mari K!) before she comes in. read more