Hair Salon Recommendation (Alexandria, Annandale, Woodbridge: live, prices, shopping center)

[Flamingo13]

I see a Male is thinking the same way, I was coming to post tonight.

Can anyone recommend somewhere to get a decent/affordable haircut? I don't want anything huge: a short cut cut (caucasian hair), I've done some Hair Cuttery cuts, they aren't horrible but nothing like I want. I used to go to a gal I liked but lost touch w/her and don't know where she is anymore.

I want something mostly wash-n-go, minimal hair product(s), no blow drying, etc. I'd like something more than a cut that a guy could carry off - like more spikey, etc. Thanks for any info.

[Erma]

Go to family owned salons. Fashion salons are the best. The women will do a great job on your hair, no matter what style you like to sport! Anne Welsh on N. Washington is good from what my friend told me.

[LM in Woodbridge]

I too think prices are crazy here for hair care - I moved here from Washington state, but have lived in Ohio and even LA, and paying $60 for a haircut and $125 for highlights is nuts! However, don't just "go cheap" either - I went to Larry's Hair in Lake Ridge thinking I was getting a salon quality cut and dry for Hair Cuttery prices. They said it was $21 for a cut. After getting my hair washed by a heavy smoker who breathed foul breath all over me and being kept waiting for 30 minutes by the stylist, I got the worst haircut in my life. To add insult to injury, the stylist tried to convince me she normally charged $38, but would "only" charge me $30 since I told her not to bother blow drying it. What a rip-off!

[Anniedixon217]

I am sorry you had a bad experience at Larry's Hair. There is another salon called Kings and Queens Salon in the same shopping center. I have been seeing Patty F there for years and she is awesome. She cares for her clients and does a really good job. Give her a try.

[ChristineVA]

Originally Posted by LM in Woodbridge

I too think prices are crazy here for hair care - I moved here from Washington state, but have lived in Ohio and even LA, and paying $60 for a haircut and $125 for highlights is nuts! However, don't just "go cheap" either - I went to Larry's Hair in Lake Ridge thinking I was getting a salon quality cut and dry for Hair Cuttery prices. They said it was $21 for a cut. After getting my hair washed by a heavy smoker who breathed foul breath all over me and being kept waiting for 30 minutes by the stylist, I got the worst haircut in my life. To add insult to injury, the stylist tried to convince me she normally charged $38, but would "only" charge me $30 since I told her not to bother blow drying it. What a rip-off!

Statements is also great. They just moved to Tackett's Mill. What I like about them is that they are a no-tip salon. But it is about $52 for a cut.

[DC Oldtimer]

Dynasty Salon
7444 Little River Turnpike,
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 256-4700

Sofia does my hair. I don't know if she does male hair. If she does, all I can tell you is that she is da best!

If she only does female hair, just ask for a recommendation.

Prices are reasonable. I pay $75 for cut and color. I imagine most of the $75 is for the color.

BTW this is not far from the Annandale-Alexandria line.

[Flamingo13]

Thanks DC Oldtimer, I'll have to check it out (STILL looking here, lol)

[DC Oldtimer]

I just realized the salon brochure is sitting on mydesk. A haircut is $21.

[Flamingo13]

Originally Posted by DC Oldtimer

I just realized the salon brochure is sitting on mydesk. A haircut is $21.

Thanks again - I don't recall what I was talking about in my first post (I guess I posted right after a male did that was looking for a hair place).

[Anniedixon217]

Originally Posted by ChristineVA

Statements is also great. They just moved to Tackett's Mill. What I like about them is that they are a no-tip salon. But it is about $52 for a cut.

Statements is a nice salon but they are no long a no-tip salon.