I haven't been to a salon in about a year to get any type of service done, so you can imagine my…read morehesitation when I first stepped foot into Crown Royal Hair Salon. I generally wear weaves, but wanted to switch to a more protective style. Since my stylist, doesn't do braids I looked up a few styles and decided that I wanted someone to give me Marley twists. On a relatively late, Thursday night I found myself outside of Crown Royal Hair Salon. I had already been disappointed once, because after booking an appointment elsewhere I was canceled on very unprofessionally. I walked in to Crown Royal, and was greeted warmly by a stylist working out of a private room. She informed me that they had a braider on site, but she was unable to do the style I wanted. However, she gave me the card of a woman that was able to do Marley twists. I was deflated, because I figured since the stylist was off, she wouldn't want to come into the salon to take a walk-in client...but I was wrong! I called the number I was given, and was consoled by a very sweet woman named, Awa - who agreed to come to the salon to do my hair. I was surprised, given how late it was but glad I would be getting my hair done after all! The salon has a great set up, I appreciated the fact that every stylist has a private suite with a television, sink and styling station. It made the experience very special for me. I got to get my hair done, and watch my favorite television show too! Awa is amazing, I have relaxed hair and was concerned the style I wanted wouldn't support the weight of the braiding hair but she did a wonderful job. Very neat, quick work, she's also very meticulous about detail (she trimmed all the small hairs off of all of my braids!) and doesn't cut corners. I'm not sure if it is a salon wide deal, but I was offered $20 off for my first service as a new client with Awa. Definitely a great perk if you ask me. There's a barber shop next door, so you and your boo can get your hair done at the same time. There is also a beauty supply a few steps away, so if you need to run and buy something for your hair appointment you're well within reach. Hungry? Chick Fil-A is right across the street! LOL! Not bad!

Soooooooo It is very important to do your research and make sure you know of the stylists work…read morebefore they do your hair. Lesson Learned for me. So this past saturday I went in looking to get a quick weave, I've never got it before. However, I've seen it on others and it looks nice. So when I walked in I looked for someone since it was my first time there, and the lady in the first booth as soon as you walk in asked could she help me, so I replied yes, I was looking to get a quick weave and she said she could do it and it would be "100" dollars. I said okay fine and I was ready to get started. As I sat in her chair and she was going through my natural hair she said, "you have a lot of hair and your hair is long." well my hair isn't that long to me it touches my collarbone or a bit shorter. Anyways, so she said that and I said well would it be a problem? she replied no. Mind you I know many girls with longer hair who get a quick weave. So I got my hair washed and she took my leave out and put gel and some sort of lotion I believe and got under the dryer, oh my hair wasn't put in a ponytail or anything the hair in the back was tucked under like a one braid type of thing. Anyway, I get in the dryer gt back out she puts a hardener on it then after that she glued the tracks. End result my hair Looked Great! from the front because my leave out always blends well with any hair. So fast forward to the next day, a track came out at the bottom so as i felt my hair, I noticed that my hair was out, like basically a fro, with nothing securing it. I was like wtf but I was like hey maybe i can fix it. But when I get to work I asked my co-worker hey can you take a pic of my hair, some reason it feels weird and I cant see. THe face she made was like a shocker she was like Kris, what in the hell? and it wasn't until I looked at the pic I was so embarrassed. So i quickly text the stylist " Sharon" and told her what happen, she said I can fix it.. but at this point I felt so stupid and embarrassed because this shouldn't happen only after two days. I told her I do not feel comfortable with her doing my hair again due to this experience, and I don't trust her. So she was saying things like I'm being dramatic but how am I being dramatic when I just got my hair done and it looks terrible, I didn't even go on my outing with friends. So anyways she finally says I will refund your money no problem. I went to a professional stylist and she was so upset she said "Oh hell no get your money back." she also said I got played because the lady didn't even put a cap on my head, and if she knew my hair was thick and long it was supposed to be cornrowed down. I asked three other girls that do hair, and they were shocked as well to know I didn't have a cap nor was my hair in ponytail or secured. so basically I got played!!1 So after work I call her to meet up, and she then tells me I'm only refunding you 80.00 dollars, mind you I paid her 100 dollars plus a 20 dollar tip! yeah a tip. So i said well can I atleast get 100 back i did tip you, she said its for the shampoo cost, but um isn't that protocol, but I said okay so the tip should cover that, but she said no "like she said she will pay me 80.00. and that i said i liked my hair when I left, ofcourse I did it looked good from the outside. when I met her she had the money in her hand, I said okay do you wanna see my hair, I turned around and showed her and she said "okay nonchalantly" I thought she would say I'm so sorry this happened, this isn't my best work or something but she didn't care. not only did I lose 40 dollars but I also lost money for the hair I purchased so total I lost on 90.00 additional dollars. To conclude, this post is not to bash the salon itself, but the professionalism of the stylist, I felt advantage was taken because I am naive and too nice, so its my fault, but you don't do people like that. NEVER AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Claudette's is the most professional, dedicated, and punctual hair braiding salon in the DMV…read more Claudette, the owner, welcoming and warm and she personally handles all appointment scheduling, and she is onsite each day. Her salon is in a great, safe location. It is classy and well-appointed and clean, with comfortable sofas and chairs and vending machines. But most importantly, she doesn't cut corners on hiring the best talent. She has gifted braiders who have been with her for over a decade, and it shows in the magnificent styles they can deliver flawlessly and consistently. I've been going for over 10+ years with my 2 daughters. We are out of the salon in less than 5 hours or less, no matter how intricate our styles are. Our favorites are Fatu and Maya. They love their craft and their customers. I can't recommend Claudette's highly enough. 5-stars

I have not been to a braid a shop in over 10 years and was a bit reluctant due to poor customer…read moreservice and rude staff. I remember coming to this location about 15 years or so to get kinky twists. I have to admit, they were a little pricey back then but the quality of service was phenomenal. I decided to try them again and I freaking love my hair! The compliments are never ending. The one who started out on my hair, I think her name is Philly, she is beyond outstanding, she and a few others worked on me. They are very sweet and courteous and got me out in no time. I cannot wait for my next style. Great job ladies

My hair was in distress, and I decided to look for a salon, hoping to find someone who could truly…read morerevive my look. I stepped out on faith and found Ms. Rita--and wow, I'm beyond impressed! She greeted me with kindness, listened carefully to the style I wanted, and worked her magic. I look 10 years younger . Thank you so much, Ms. Rita! My husband absolutely loves my haircut. See you again soon!

Colette is an expert braider, she is prompt, efficient, professional and an overall great person to…read morework with. She is also very flexible with scheduling and provides exceptional service for the price.

I have been to this place before to get my hair done and it came out amazing. Hence the reason I…read morewent back. But this time it came out horrible. I asked the lady on the phone how many packs of hair I needed she said two even though I felt like I needed 3. I get there the lady does starts to do my hair. She kept losing the grip while braiding. When she was splitting my hair at one moment she was on the phone and it was extremely crooked I had to point it out. The braids on my hair is uneven. The size is uneven. One side is lop sides. And on top of that she was cutting the excess hair and fuzz but it was actually my real hair she cut a lot of it and now I have a bunch of little hairs sticking out of my head. I'm extremely upset and nervous when I take my hair out to see how much she actually cut. And on top of that she didn't ask me if I wanted it sown in the back and she did it I felt really awkward. And when she asked how much did the lady on the phone say I said 50$ and she made as face and I still tipped her a good amount. Super disappointed I feel like I should get reimbursed. Do not recommend this place.

I was referred to Pam, the owner, by a colleague. Regretfully, I waited one year before trying out…read moreher skills. She's great with precision cuts, extensions, color, roller sets, you name it she can do it. Take it from someone that is picky and very anal when it comes to my hair. BTW, the shampoo is more like a massage and she is all about treating and caring for the overall health of your hair. The prices are reasonable especially considering it's DC. There are a lot of talented women that work here, there is also a spa upstairs. I'm happy to say that I've FINALLY found my hair fix and stylist and I don't have to go back to MIA anymore to look fly. Hands down if you try Pam you will walk out feeling and looking like a zillion bucks

I really like this salon for its space and the number of stylists on hand. They also take walk-ins…read morewhich is great. Just be mindful to go to one of the more seasoned and hip stylists. You'll see who those are immediately upon entry. The only inconvenience is parking. There's only metered off-street parking in front and residential parking on the side streets.

I have a lot of COVID-related anxiety but the moment I walked into Tsunami for Ashley to braid my…read morehair I felt at ease. It's calm and inviting, the decor is just adorable, everyone is talented and focused. And Ashley does such a phenomenal job on my hair. I never have to wait and I'm not sitting in there all day long (unless my needs require it).

I was in a crisis from a bad hair experience and decided to take a chance on visiting Tsunami Hair…read moreStudio for the first time, no appointment. It was the best decision I could have made. I was introduced to Ms. Toya who listened to my situation and in return was very sympathetic and understanding. Thus, she made time in her busy Friday schedule to fit me in and yes, Ms. Toya got me all the way right. I am so grateful to her and not to mention, pleased. My hair is amazing. The salon, the clientele I met, and of course Ms. Toya, changed my whole demeanor and put a huge smile on my face. I look forward to my next visit.

The owner and original stylist did what they could to rectify the issues but it will take YEARS for…read moremy hair to recover and grow back due to the reckless takedown of another stylist at the shop. I could've gotten over a lot of things (starting an hour and half late, the hair not being there when it was included, the wrong length being purchased, the hair not being human and synthetic mixed as advertised, the install being so tight I couldn't sleep without icing my scalp, the original stylist kindly loosening the locs but me still experiencing extreme discomfort, weeks of scalp irritation from the cheap hair, not being able to pull my hair up for a month, etc.). My soft locs with curly ends were cute and the original stylist even added some loose curls for me, so I really could've gotten over it all. However, the experience I had with the takedown is unforgivable. I'll preface by saying I took out the back two rows myself but stopped so I wouldn't accidentally cut my hair. When I called, the owner explained how important it is for them to take the locs out since they put them in. She said stylists were available and someone would take care of me. I got there and waited three hours for a stylist who ended up butchering my hair--chopping off three-four-five times its original length, in the back, top, sides, and front of my hair. Not only did she leave my Afro with complete gaps, she also thinned out and cut random places in my hair shafts. I included pictures of some of the damage. It's one thing to accidentally clip someone's ends but another to make the same mistake (significantly worse in places) throughout my entire head. Like what kind of "professional" does such a poor job? It's a miracle that I have as much hair left as I do considering how careless she was... She never apologized or gave me a heads up that she cut my hair. I only noticed when I pulled my into a high bun and had a chunk of cut hair sticking out in the back. When I spoke to the owner, she initially seemed like she could care less but when I started explaining and showing her the undeniable damage in front of customers, she took me to the back to talk. She expressed how it was supposed to be done very carefully and how she would've scolded and corrected the stylist (who is allegedly new) had she been there. The owner offered a free detangle, shampoo, condition, deep condition, and blow dry to compensate and make things easier for me when I got home to do my hair. I politely declined and told her I just wanted my money back and to go home. After what seemed like an attempt to guilt trip me and her husband acting like he didn't know how to work Zelle, I got my $97 back and left. They always have people in the shop for braids so I maybe I picked the wrong style but now I can never go back nor can I recommend the shop to anyone.

I love this salon. The workers are so kind and not rude at all. The twists are just what I wanted…read more And the owner of this salon is also kind. Everything that was in the salon is just perfection.

Lovely salon with a good location in DC with plenty of street parking nearby. Talented stylists --…read moreincluding my long-time faves, Fela, Ishia, and TK -- who have unmatched skill and talent to make you look and feel fabulous.

These are the best hairstylists in the DMV. You won't walk into another salon in this area and…read morefind more years of experience, level of training, talent, creativity and professionalism that is found at Vernon Martin's. The stylist are known trailblazers in the Industry. You will find nothing less than the latest and greatest in Technique and Trend there. I will always recommend them first to anyone looking for a Hairstylist. Vernon, Ishia, Quinten, Tiffany , Racine, and more. So many of the best in this business, you'll never find all that under one roof in another Salon in this area...I leave looking beautiful and feeling appreciated! Thanks Vernon Martin Salon. Nobody does it better.