PR at Partners

Once moving to the area, I asked for hair salon recommendations from a few people. I had a few people mention PR at Partners, so I went in for a consult. I spoke to the front desk, and asked for someone who was good with short cuts, and had experience with dry cuts. Two people both decided that Mary L was who I wanted to see, and made a consult appointment with her for a few days from then.
I went in on a week day afternoon and the salon was packed. It was super loud and busy, which is a good thing for them, but definitely doesn’t make for a relaxing experience. I filled out a flyer on how I like my hair cuts and met with Mary personally. We went over how I like my hair. Here’s the thing– I have short hair, very short in the back cut with clippers and tapered up the back and short around the ears. The front of my hair is longer, and bangs sweep front over my forehead. There are a few spikes up top– nothing like a mohawk — but just some spiking on the crown of my head. I walked in with my hair three weeks post cut, in the style that I wanted. I needed a clean up– I told her I liked a little funk, but not much of a change. I’ve had my hair about the same give or take a a few inches for the past 14 years or so.
She said she had experience in dry cuts and that she would love to cut my hair. We decided to let it grow for a few more days and that I’d come back Monday morning for a cut. I came in on Monday bright and early, with my hair styled, completely dry, just ready for the cut. Thank goodness, Mondays are dead at the salon, and it was much more quiet and relaxing when I returned. Mary immediately got to work, with the clippers, she cut my hair the exact number that I wanted and the back was great. Unfortunately, she went way too short up the sides of my hair, completely disconnecting part of my cut, that used to be connected over my ear. It was almost sort of a mohawk. The sides were cut way too short, and unfortunately, the top was kept too long for my taste. Since I require a haircut once a month, I could deal with it for a bit. And, thankfully, having had this hair for a long time, I’m very good at styling it, and was able to cover up my issue fairly well for the few weeks I needed to, before I needed to go back in for a clean up cut. Also, I was told that Mary charges $ 50 for a cut. I paid that, but in all honesty, for a DRY cut– which involves no washing and honestly minimal to NO styling, $ 50 is just ridiculous. I did pay it, though, hoping that after the next visit, she’d work out the issues. Plus, I figured I was paying DC metro area prices.
I made my next appointment almost 4 weeks later, with Mary again, hoping she’d be better on the second chance. I didn’t want to stylist hop, since I hate finding a new one when we move! So, I went in, again on a Monday morning. I was VERY specific about what I liked and disliked from the previous cut. I explained to her that although I can style it to look alright, she took way too much off of the front side (and pointed it out to her) and explained what was happening because of it. I also told her that more needed to be taken off the top, because of growth. Again, this is only 4 weeks after the first cut, and I go in with my hair styled exactly like it should look when I leave (only shorter!). She listened to what I said and said we’d get it all worked out.
Before I know it, she’s got the clippers out and is cutting EXACTLY the same way she did the first time, and in the EXACT spot I had told her not to cut that short with the clippers again. I just closed my eyes and sighed. So, since you can’t put hair back on when it’s shaved, there wasn’t anything I could do right then and there… I stayed silent. Until she starts cutting the top and can’t figure out why one certain piece of hair is sticking up. I told her it’s because she cut the piece that is making it stick up, exactly what I told her not to do in the first place. Then she understood… and was like «oh…now I see…» okay. And that would be why I specifically asked you to let that reconnect to the bangs and let it grow. Atleast it’s hair and it grows quickly.
I almost was going to give her a third chance until 2 days later, I realized that she did a horrible job up on the top of my crown and I needed to go in for her to cut that shorter. So, she cut it for me– and I thanked her. and I left… and that’s that. I’m done with PR at Partners. $ 50+ tip for a dry cut that isn’t even good is ridiculous.

Had a haircut today with Katherine. I scheduled at the last moment, so I didn’t request a stylist or level of stylist. Katherine was so incredibly sweet and I could tell she’s a genuinely good person. She’s also excellent at her job! I always want a very basic trim and some simple long layers– nothing fancy or complicated. She spent such a great amount of time dividing and cutting my hair, and she spent a lot of time blow drying it the way I like it. At the end, she suggested I take some bobby pins to help «train» my bangs to cooperate. I really appreciate all the extra effort she went to for me. She gets 5 stars for a super awesome job!
The salon itself is somewhat stuffy, crowded, and not the cleanest. I saw a brunette walk out of there with a lock of golden blonde hair stuck to her butt! I think the relaxing salon experience should come without loud rap music and a little more space so that your stylist isn’t constantly bumping into other working stylists. Otherwise, Katherine did an amazing job.

First time customer. Came in with an old dark brunette to blonde ombré. Hadn’t gotten a trim in months. Went to Leah for a cut and toner. I picked out a nice, subtle golden-​auburn toner. She suggests a burgundy that would show up on my blonde ombré as a true red. I specifically say that I don’t like that at all. I don’t want a true crayon red and I don’t like the violety bluey tones to it.
She does my color and as she’s blow-​drying it to show me, I immediately point out as friendly as possible that I don’t like it at all. It’s the color I specifically said I didn’t want. My hair was burgundy over the brunette and bright red over my old blonde.
I looked like an angsty teenager at a My Chemical Romance concert. She either completely ignored me or accidentally mixed the wrong color, but wouldn’t own up to it. She tells me not to worry — we can fix it for you in a couple days at no charge to you.
I come in the next day to get it fixed. She puts another toner over it to cancel out some of the red. It ends up a cherry cola, super violety. I hate it. But I’m nice about it and am understanding in that we can’t undo what she already did, we just have to fix it. She puts more toner on it and it ends up a just slightly less violet cherry brunette. It is insanely dark. Just what every girl wants for spring. I tell her how unhappy I am.
She says I can come in again once it’s faded a bit and she’ll paint on lighter pieces and tone it again.
Next morning I call to explain what happened to a manager and ask that my next appointment is with a more senior colorist, as this junior stylist clearly didn’t have the experience to fix this, based on her attempt the previous night. I am told that I WILL HAVE TO PAY for any further color correction.
Kathy, the «customer service» rep that manages 15 locations, calls to explain that they cannot provide me further services and to find another salon because I am «rude and unable to be satisfied» and that they «have done everything possible to try to fix this». I am flabbergasted. How did this become my fault? This junior stylist ruined my color. Someone there needs to take responsibility and fix this for free. She dismisses me saying she has more important meetings to tend to. Extremely poor customer service.
I go to the salon on my lunch break to discuss what had happened with Stacy, the front desk manager I spoke with originally. She basically says that they’re more concerned with money than tending to their customers when they make mistakes. And because Leah had attempted to retone it once — that was all they could do without me paying for the additonal services that would be needed to get it to the color I asked for in the first place. Worst service ever.

Erica Williams has been doing my hair for about seven years now. I refuse to go anywhere else. I even lived in Texas for a year & a half & would wait to make appointments when I came back to the area to visit. She is seriously amazing. She does exactly what you want & teaches you how to style it like she does so it will look the same as it did the day of. She is amazing w color. Most of the time I just sit down & let her do her magic. I have had NO COMPLAINTS in all those years. I recommend her to everyone I know. It is a little pricey at that salon, but I feel like leaving ecstatic about your hair is completely worth it!

Updated review for waxing: LOVE LOVE LOOOVE FANNY here at PR! Fanny is a master esthetician. I had their brazillian wax & she was awesome. Fanny made me feel very comfortable & chatted with me through the whole thing. She is so friendly & chatting with her actually keeps your mind off from the waxing. I was in & out in less than 30 mins for a brazillian! I love that! She is not available on Sundays but I would really recommend Fanny for your waxing needs here. She is very professional & makes you feel like best friends!

Had another excellent experience here. I booked an appointment with Stephanie this time and she was kind and very personable. She did a fantastic job on my cut and style and also gave me some styling tips for my new hair cut. I look forward to going back again for my next cut.

Love Shohreh! She has been my stylist for many years and I always walk out of the salon feeling even more fabulous than I did walking in ;) 99% of the time I’ll just sit in the chair and let her do her thing (she is the professional after all).
The salon is so beautiful and all of their employees are so friendly from the front desk staff to the shampoo assistants. I would HIGHLY recommend this salon to everyone and have sent numerous of my friends to Shohreh.
Btw… she’s AMAZING with men’s haircuts too gentlemen!

PR at Partners is nice, but not fabulous. It was very crowded at 11am on a Tuesday, which seemed odd. I think the layout is all wrong — the chairs are very close to the well which the stylists use as a hallway, so I had stylists and clients squeezing behind my chair while I was being worked on, which was uncomfortable. I did enjoy that they give you a head massage while washing your hair (option for relaxing or invigorating). The hair cut was just alright — I’ve had just as good a hair cut at a much less expensive place.

Meghan is my stylist. She’s great! So it’s pricey, but it’s worth every nickle.
Short wait times. Need an appointment.
Be aware that you can’t add a tip to the credit card receipt, so take cash.

I was desperate for a hair cut and decided to try here again. I went to Brook and she was very sweet. The stylist that I have been going to (and love) doesn’t have hours that fit my schedule so I am thinking about switching to Brook.

I really loved my stylist, Nikki A. She was terrific. She absolutely listens to you, makes suggestions and is kind as can be. If you want a great hair cut. Go see her.
But… the place is filthy. The walls are marked up and the seats torn. When you arrive for the first appointment of the day and there is enough hair on the floor and on and around the stations to cover two collies, well that’s ridiculous.
The staff are all very nice and the shampoo girls will give you the best shampoo ever but … To pay top dollar for a haircut in this area, it needs to cover ambiance as well.
I just have worked in salons and have gone to many in the area and this one is by far the most expensive and the dirtiest. I’m sorry, but cleanliness counts.

Not for boys haircut.
Bad job on a ‘regular’ boys haircut (short on sides, a little longer on the top). Stylist did not seem proficient at doing that type of cut: hair length and sideburns were uneven and the ‘curve line’ around the ears was pretty bad and not even ‘smooth’ or ‘curved’
Money was refunded promptly after getting home, inspecting the haircut closer and driving back to talk to stylist. Stylist did not talk to us but agreed to a refund right away.

Never had been here, so I just took whoever they scheduled me with who happened to be Kristy & I couldn’t have been happier. This was my third try in a series of bad haircuts in going from very long hair to pretty short. My problem with the previous hairstylists is that they just didn’t listen to what I said. From the moment that I was taken from the waiting area after about a 3 minute wait Kristy couldn’t have been more pleasant. Before washing my hair we sat down & discussed what I wanted and she even brought up hair style photos on her ipad to be sure we were on the same page. During the whole process she was constantly explaining what she was doing & checking to make sure I was still happy. She gave me a nice scalp massage & blow dryed my hair beautifully. The real test was washing & letting it air-​dry as I never blow dry my hair & i was curious to see if the cut was going to hold up without fancy styling, well I am thrilled! My hair hangs perfectly with doing basically nothing to it. I will be going back to see Kristy when it’s time for a trim & I recommend you do so also.

We are still loving it… going on 3 years! Ask for Brooke Davies. She is awesome with both cuts and color, but more than that she is one of the sweetest stylists I have ever had! Will not go to anyone else! :)

this salon has good stylist BUT I was lectured by two stylist who looked a lot alike and when asked if I thought they did I was given a sermon on racial crap so I was very uncomfortable and never went back. I felt like I was dupped into this bazare senerio by these two women and my salon experience was anything but relaxing.

I haven been going to this salon for about 2 years and I will never go anywhere else. My hair stylist, Katie Fritter, is amazing! She is not just any ordinary hair stylist. Once she cuts your hair, you will never let anyone else touch it. She is that good. Whenever she cuts/​colors my hair, I get so many compliments. She also does makeup. I’ve only had her do my makeup once but I loved the natural look she gave me. At this salon, they have their own brand of makeup called, Pretty. I love the tinted moisturizer. If you go to their website you won’t find Katie on there, but trust me. If you call to make an appointment, schedule it with Katie!
In the spa section of the salon I love that they offer sugaring, which is a good substitute for waxing if you have sensitive skin. I’ve never seen this offered at any other salon. They also offer many facial treatments. They use the GM Collin skincare line which is made in Canada. Very good stuff! I love the sensitive skin face moisturizer.
FYI– Katie is now at the Gainesville location.

Erica Williams has been cutting my hair for a few years now, and she is AMAZING. so professional, she listens to everything you tell her and then exceeds your expectations. Very friendly and makes you feel comfortable! I recommend her to any and EVERYONE!

Erica Williams has been cutting my hair ever since I moved and stopped going to the PR at Partners location in Manassas. I always have her cut my hair as a «trendy» style and she nails it every time! Not only is she amazing at what she does, she is by far one of the most professional individuals I have ever met in my life and an extremely personable girl.
I will most definitely continue to have Erica cut and style my hair as long as she remains a hairdresser!

I got my hair done there this past week. It was very long and tired and I just needed a change. Nicki was awesome!!! Super knowledgeable about hair and color. She listened to what I wanted, gave me choices without being overwhelming and did an excellent job. I walked out feeling super hot and like a new woman!

The best group of hair stylists in the Bristow/​Manassas/​Gainesville area! You’ll always walk out infatuated with your new hair! Ask for Katie Fritter!