Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Actually, nothing except the cost... $110. But I'm so pleased with everything else... my stylist, the damn near perfect cut she gives me every time, the shampoo ladies, the friendly vibe, the cleanliness, the location... that I'm willing to pay that price.

Oh, and the salon never tries to sell me products. She (my stylist) never berates me about how long it's been since my last visit. I only go about 3-4 times a year. Usually in late August, right before Christmas, in then in April. I grow my hair out over the summer (fairly long) so that I can throw it up in the summer in buns and ponytails.

Where is this magical place?? I'm willing to travel!

I'm hesitant to state the name. Don't want hordes there.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For about two years, I colored my naturally dark blonde hair a darker reddish brown on the advice of one stylist. Something about caramel lowlights that would make my eyes pop. Fine, it looked good and I was happy to maintain it. My hair is just below my shoulders, thick but mostly straight, with just a little wave.

This spring, I decided that I wanted to try to return to my natural color and while I liked the guy who'd done the caramel color (and the maintenance of it), the salon was in an inconvenient location, so I went to another salon that is near my office, thinking that I could leave work a bit early for an evening appointment and it would be fine.

The stylist I spoke with assured me that she could do what I asked. I brought in pictures of the hair color I wanted. She suggested a couple of other colors and I firmly told her that this (points at picture) is what I want and if she is unable to do that, I would like to speak with someone else who would be able to do it. She assured me that it was no problem, that since we were really just lifting a little bit, it shouldn't be an issue.

Made an appointment that started at 4pm. She did two lift processes and either she did them incorrectly or I have the most stubbornly colored hair in the world, because those processes made very little different. At 8pm, I had banana white roots and then a continuum of oranges down to the ends. She then worked with another stylist to put a glaze over the bleached part, which worked pretty well (except that it was more or less the same color as when I walked in, but more damaged and with some chemical burn on my scalp). She upsold me on some fancy conditioner and told me to come back in 6 weeks to continue the process. That was at 10pm. Literally everyone except her and the manager of the salon had gone home.

I went back in 6 weeks and told her, this is not what I asked for but I'm willing to give it one more try. Please make it look like this (showed picture, again). That day, not only did I end up with color that was actually darker than it had been when I walked in, the darker color didn't take on my roots and she didn't even notice until she was blowing my hair out. That appointment took approximately 4 hours.

She told me she would fix the color mistake if I made an appointment, but I told her not to bother, paid, did not tip, and left. I fixed the color mistake myself with professional color, at home, and am kicking myself for spending about $300 to end up looking exactly the same.

OMG. WHERE??!!

Or at least the town and first initial??!!

Hair is such a racket, people should be warned, seriously.

This was at PR at Partners on K Street.

I knew it was going to be a process to get my hair the way I wanted it, and I was fine with that. I would've done it in two stages, no problem. What I did not expect was that I would do it in two stages and have it look like I'd done nothing.

Anonymous wrote:I've been going to her for 2 years and she still asks me which side I part my hair after it has been washed and before she starts to cut. I'd be less annoyed if she simply guess and I had to correct her if she got it wrong.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For about two years, I colored my naturally dark blonde hair a darker reddish brown on the advice of one stylist. Something about caramel lowlights that would make my eyes pop. Fine, it looked good and I was happy to maintain it. My hair is just below my shoulders, thick but mostly straight, with just a little wave.

This spring, I decided that I wanted to try to return to my natural color and while I liked the guy who'd done the caramel color (and the maintenance of it), the salon was in an inconvenient location, so I went to another salon that is near my office, thinking that I could leave work a bit early for an evening appointment and it would be fine.

The stylist I spoke with assured me that she could do what I asked. I brought in pictures of the hair color I wanted. She suggested a couple of other colors and I firmly told her that this (points at picture) is what I want and if she is unable to do that, I would like to speak with someone else who would be able to do it. She assured me that it was no problem, that since we were really just lifting a little bit, it shouldn't be an issue.

Made an appointment that started at 4pm. She did two lift processes and either she did them incorrectly or I have the most stubbornly colored hair in the world, because those processes made very little different. At 8pm, I had banana white roots and then a continuum of oranges down to the ends. She then worked with another stylist to put a glaze over the bleached part, which worked pretty well (except that it was more or less the same color as when I walked in, but more damaged and with some chemical burn on my scalp). She upsold me on some fancy conditioner and told me to come back in 6 weeks to continue the process. That was at 10pm. Literally everyone except her and the manager of the salon had gone home.

I went back in 6 weeks and told her, this is not what I asked for but I'm willing to give it one more try. Please make it look like this (showed picture, again). That day, not only did I end up with color that was actually darker than it had been when I walked in, the darker color didn't take on my roots and she didn't even notice until she was blowing my hair out. That appointment took approximately 4 hours.

She told me she would fix the color mistake if I made an appointment, but I told her not to bother, paid, did not tip, and left. I fixed the color mistake myself with professional color, at home, and am kicking myself for spending about $300 to end up looking exactly the same.

OMG. WHERE??!!

Or at least the town and first initial??!!

Hair is such a racket, people should be warned, seriously.

Anonymous wrote:For about two years, I colored my naturally dark blonde hair a darker reddish brown on the advice of one stylist. Something about caramel lowlights that would make my eyes pop. Fine, it looked good and I was happy to maintain it. My hair is just below my shoulders, thick but mostly straight, with just a little wave.

This spring, I decided that I wanted to try to return to my natural color and while I liked the guy who'd done the caramel color (and the maintenance of it), the salon was in an inconvenient location, so I went to another salon that is near my office, thinking that I could leave work a bit early for an evening appointment and it would be fine.

The stylist I spoke with assured me that she could do what I asked. I brought in pictures of the hair color I wanted. She suggested a couple of other colors and I firmly told her that this (points at picture) is what I want and if she is unable to do that, I would like to speak with someone else who would be able to do it. She assured me that it was no problem, that since we were really just lifting a little bit, it shouldn't be an issue.

Made an appointment that started at 4pm. She did two lift processes and either she did them incorrectly or I have the most stubbornly colored hair in the world, because those processes made very little different. At 8pm, I had banana white roots and then a continuum of oranges down to the ends. She then worked with another stylist to put a glaze over the bleached part, which worked pretty well (except that it was more or less the same color as when I walked in, but more damaged and with some chemical burn on my scalp). She upsold me on some fancy conditioner and told me to come back in 6 weeks to continue the process. That was at 10pm. Literally everyone except her and the manager of the salon had gone home.

I went back in 6 weeks and told her, this is not what I asked for but I'm willing to give it one more try. Please make it look like this (showed picture, again). That day, not only did I end up with color that was actually darker than it had been when I walked in, the darker color didn't take on my roots and she didn't even notice until she was blowing my hair out. That appointment took approximately 4 hours.

She told me she would fix the color mistake if I made an appointment, but I told her not to bother, paid, did not tip, and left. I fixed the color mistake myself with professional color, at home, and am kicking myself for spending about $300 to end up looking exactly the same.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If the place is clean and friendly, and they know their work and what they are doing, I stay. If not, or if they try to upsell me, I go.

No way would I stand for criticism. If I ask what would look best on me, I expect kind, professional suggestions. I am not high maintenance, but at McLean prices, I expect McLean service. The other patrons, and their constipated expressions, can shove it.

Once in McLean (McLean prices) this guy (owner) gave me a keratin treatment without heat styling/flat ironing my hair, to seal it in. Even I knew to do that. Never went back. Never looked back. If someone asks, I tell them.

I also had a terrible experience at a salon in McLean. Stylist colored my hair and the highlights came out purple (supposed to be blond). Hair also started falling out from my extensions from the coloring process. They said that it was because of my extensions, but I'd been getting extensions done for 6 years at that point and highlighting blond and NEVER EVER had hair fall out, or, of course, had my hair turn purple. Needless to say, I didn't return.

I think we are all talking of the same salon that charged me $500 for highlights. I complained to the male owner "D___" on the way out, but he didn't offer to refund part or all. Never went back. AND I left wet with no blow-out. I said "Does this look like $500 to you?" He said "NO, but that so-and-so was an independent contractor leasing her station so she could charge whatever she wanted". Never returned.

I know who this is. No not him, it's M______. They are across the street fem each other.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If the place is clean and friendly, and they know their work and what they are doing, I stay. If not, or if they try to upsell me, I go.

No way would I stand for criticism. If I ask what would look best on me, I expect kind, professional suggestions. I am not high maintenance, but at McLean prices, I expect McLean service. The other patrons, and their constipated expressions, can shove it.

Once in McLean (McLean prices) this guy (owner) gave me a keratin treatment without heat styling/flat ironing my hair, to seal it in. Even I knew to do that. Never went back. Never looked back. If someone asks, I tell them.

I also had a terrible experience at a salon in McLean. Stylist colored my hair and the highlights came out purple (supposed to be blond). Hair also started falling out from my extensions from the coloring process. They said that it was because of my extensions, but I'd been getting extensions done for 6 years at that point and highlighting blond and NEVER EVER had hair fall out, or, of course, had my hair turn purple. Needless to say, I didn't return.

I think we are all talking of the same salon that charged me $500 for highlights. I complained to the male owner "D___" on the way out, but he didn't offer to refund part or all. Never went back. AND I left wet with no blow-out. I said "Does this look like $500 to you?" He said "NO, but that so-and-so was an independent contractor leasing her station so she could charge whatever she wanted". Never returned.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Actually, nothing except the cost... $110. But I'm so pleased with everything else... my stylist, the damn near perfect cut she gives me every time, the shampoo ladies, the friendly vibe, the cleanliness, the location... that I'm willing to pay that price.

Oh, and the salon never tries to sell me products. She (my stylist) never berates me about how long it's been since my last visit. I only go about 3-4 times a year. Usually in late August, right before Christmas, in then in April. I grow my hair out over the summer (fairly long) so that I can throw it up in the summer in buns and ponytails.

Where is this magical place?? I'm willing to travel!

I'm hesitant to state the name. Don't want hordes there.