Star Hair Design

Worst haircut I’ve gotten in a while. You go to places like this for the shape up and fade. This is the worst shape up I’ve gotten and paid $ 29 for it. My sideburns are completely messed up, I said square side burns and they look like toothpicks.

I have heard negative things about this salon.

I wanted a fun undercut for the summer and Edwin did that for me. He was awesome. I’ve been coming to the salon off and on for years and I love it.

I have been a regular at this shop for years; since they opened.
However, I stopped supporting this business because their prices flip flop and are not consistent!
Sometimes, I pay $ 45 for my wash & set, then another day $ 65 for the exact same service, then $ 55.
How is that???
Of course, there is no price list posted, so I guess they charge what they feel.
Edwin (the owner), cuts both my son and husband’s hair and is a magnificent barber… Very hard to schedule an appointment in his chair. But once the service is done, my husband is always elated from his cut!
On the men’s side this shop isn’t bad to visit, but on the women’s side, you can experience much better service!!!

So I have been coming here on and off for the past two years. While the customer service is good I hate the fact that they charge more for natural hair especially seeing that my hair is straight and easy to manage. This it’s the first time that I had to pay extra for having natural hair. So that means I won’t be giving no tip

I moved to this area from Connecticut back in 2010 and was always a loyal customer. My son had been going here for years but ever since his regular barber left about a year or two ago things have changed for the worse. His old barber was a non English speaker but always cut my son’s hair without incident. When he first left to go to a new job down the street adjacent to the Panera Bread where the Dry Cleaners & Chinese Restaurant small store rows are on Rollins Ave (I believe that’s the name of the street) we followed him there. Then he returned to Star and we went back to Star but then he left and I asked where he went but they said he went back home to his country. That was heartbreaking. The shop is always clean and recent renovations were done on the women’s side where they expanded the salon by acquiring the space next to them. I’ve gotten my hair done there and it came out really nice but you can find the same great service for drastically less in Silver Spring. Never go on a Saturday morning to the men’s section. I’ve made an appointment before but their friends or girlfriend’s children will always get seen before you regardless if you have an appointment.
With regards to our last three visits and why I will never return there again in life… There has been an influx of new barbers rotating in and out the shop.
The first of the last three visits end with my son getting slightly clipped on the ear. Nothing major and my son was talking to the barber so I let that one go and told him to stop moving and talking while in the chair.
The second to last visit I left my son who is 11 at the shop and ran next door to order take out from the Original Pancake House. Again, this was a new barber I had never seen. I came back and his entire front was red, swollen and with marks which cleared up within a day but still gave me concern. I just made a mental note and told myself I will never let that barber cut his hair again.
Yesterday however was the end all and my patience and loyalty to the shop ran out. I purposely stood directly in front of my son while the barber was cutting his hair and within a matter of seconds, my son’s ear was cut badly. Bleeding for at least 5 mins. The barber apologized several times and the front desk lady along with another lady were there helping to stop the bleeding, apply pressure, antibiotics and calm the situation. Even though they handled the situation very professionally, gave us a free haircut, contact info, informed they would cover all related costs associated to this incident but majority of my night (5 hours) was spent in the ER. My son had to get his ear numbed, cleaned and glued. Stitches would have been applied but they said the placement of the cut wasn’t good to hold stitches. He complained of pain all day and now he’s left with a permanent scar on his ear from this shop.
Not sure if they had dirty clippers or if the barber who said he has been cutting hair for 9 years just decided not to pay attention that day in an empty shop but I will never return there again.

I have been bringing my son here since the salon has owned. Edwin is our favorite and everyone else so call and set up an appointment. When Edwin isn’t available my son has been cut by the other barbers which are all professional and very polite. My son is so welcomed as soon as he walks in the door everyone there knows him by his name. I recommend the salon to everyone and won’t change them for anyone.

Very nice and they do great hair!

It just feels good in here… The barbers do it right and the hairstylists are beautiful.

I found Star Hair Design when I lived in the East Coast. After moving, I was desperate to find a Dominican Salon that could hook me up the way they did, but to no avail Now every time I visit family in the East Coast I always make time to stop by this salon.
I have been here for blow-​outs, deep condition and a trim. I’ve also taken my niece to get her hair done here. They do a really nice job and they know how to work with coarse curly hair like mine. I always get compliments on my hair when I leave the salon. They truly can work miracles in your hair.
They also have discounts on certain days posted on their Instagram page: starhairdesign. The salon itself has a nice layout and is very spacious. The owner plays spanish music in the salon which is a great perk in my opinion (I am Colombian).
Check this place out, you won’t regret it!

I seldom get my tresses professionally tended to, but when I do – this is the place I go. I was introduced to Star Hair when I lived in Bethesda, MD. I was very impressed with the service I received. I never have to wait in line; I usually go on Sunday morning near their opening time of 10:00 or during the week. I receive 3 washes and a deep conditioning; roller set; and a blow out. There is limited English spoken, but the staff is friendly and understand some English. Some nice remodeling has taken place, so its nice that they are reinvesting in the salon. Not sure if management has changed.
I now live in Louisiana, but visit Star Hair whenever I am in town. I get charged a little extra due to the length of my hair, but that’s okay because I leave with free-​flowing, soft and silky tresses.
I would rate them with a perfect 5, but I once had them put a relaxer in my hair and was very disappointed with the results.

I am a white woman with very tight curls that are prone to frizz. When my hair is shorter, I can blow it out myself and flat iron it at home. However, I’ve grown my hair out over the past four years, and I just cannot manage to get it straight anymore.
I’ve been to salons over the years that attempt to straighten my hair but send me away looking like Gilda Radnor. Driving down Rockville Pike one day, my (black) friend pointed to Star Hair Design and suggested I try a Dominican salon one day. She said she’d heard good things, so I filed the information away.
I had a gala to attend and wanted to get my hair straightened for the event, so I have Star Hair Design a visit. I arrived at 8:30 am on a Saturday, and there was hardly anybody there. I had no appointment, and they took me right away to get my hair washed. The woman who washed my hair was a little rough, but I imagine that’s probably necessary for ethnic hair. She was very quick at rolling my hair — I wish I had that talent!
The dryer was very hot and burned my scalp. I wiggled around and opened the front to relieve the pain, and that seemed to work. Another woman came to retrieve me from the dryer, and when she removed the rollers my hair was va-​va-​VOOM! She blew it out and flat ironed it, then rubbed some balm or wax to tame the fly aways. My hair looked AMAZING! Well worth the heat of the dryer.
The wash and set cost $ 50 because I have natural hair. The deep conditioner cost $ 10, as did the trim. My final bill was $ 70, which was a little steep, but I am completely in love with the result! I was out by 10:30 am, so it was a 2-​hour process. I couldn’t afford to come here more than once a month, but I will definitely be returning. I feel like a movie star :)

There are two things that I hate doing. First it’s blowing drying my hair and second waiting at a hair salon for someone to blow-​dry my hair. I had been to Star’s a couple of times for hair services. The service is always friendly and fast! I’m usually in a chair in less than 5 minutes after I walk in the door. Love this! One person washes my hair and another blow-​dries my hair. It usually takes 1:15 max for the whole process! Woot-​Woot! My hair is naturally curly. So, this place makes my hair really straight which I like but the last time I came here well, I think that the heat was too much for my hair. It had a slight fried smell too it. I will definitely come back when I’m in a pinch but I will tell her beforehand that I only want it straight not super straight.

A COMPLETE MESS… NEVER AGAIN! One star because by default you have to rate and they were polite!
So I wanted a flexi rods set right. I get a wash deep condition. Then… when it’s time for the rod set the lady moves so slow and was pulling my hair too tight! I kept telling her. By the time she was finished I had a million rods in my head; my scalp was tender then to add my head wouldn’t fit under the dryer!!! Talk about pissed! Thennnn she tried to push the rods down on my head to fit me under the dryer! NEVER AGAIN! I had to raise my voice a bit. I was just annoyed by the fact that I said the rods were tight but then you try to force my head under the dryer which was clear that it wasn’t happening??? Like really? She switched dryers so only part of my head was under the dryer. She then gets a cape and tries to rig up some idea to put the cape along my hair line then throw the excess cape behind the dryer. I’m assuming so the heat can still hit my entire head. Yea… but they forgot that the rods were SUPER tight! I had to ask them to stop that BRIGHT idea.
So…my hair actually dries; two different women are taking the rods out and when I tell you my head was sore… OMGosh! So I’m continuously asking them to not be so rough. then in the mist of everything I’m assuming they were talking about how WRONG the lady put the rods in my hair and a third lady came over and looked and they are having conversation in Spanish at this time. So, I then say out loud. Y did you let her do my hair if you knew she had no experience? Everyone is looking at me like I said something wrong! Then the employee says… ohhh no, we were just saying she put the rods in a different direction and that may be why my head was sore or some crap. By the time they took the rods out and I saw my hair I just wanted to cry. No joke! Like, my hair was so little/​short and hard/​crunchy. My hair is just shoulder length and I have layers but my bangs can reach the tip of my nose but when they got done my bang area was above my hairline (and I have a big forehead… so imagine). A mess. looked like a jerry curl! I was so frustrated my eyes were tearing up and red! I just wanted to yell at them! But I kept my cool.
I just told them to wash my damn hair out so I can leave. Mind you I had to hop on the metro! I was not walking to the metro station and riding with my hair looking like that! I told her I will leave with my hair wet. I didnt care. She said no and roller set me and apologized. After she just hit my roots with the hand dryer and that came out beneath standards for me! No control, hair going every which way. I could have got a better result when I wash condition blow dry and flat iron. Then they wanted to use the flat iron on my head. WAYYY too much heat for me! Not to forget I was sitting under the dryer for over 40 minutes! I paid and left. I didn’t care. I didn’t get out of there until after eight and I believe I got dropped off after 4pm. Two 40 minute sessions under the dryer. Ohh, not to forget the ¹⁰⁄₁₅ extra for the deep condition. A HAM!
So many people came and left during the time I was there!

NEVER. EVER. AGAIN.
Being Dominican, I only let another Dominican touch my hair. When the stylist I’ve been going to since I was 12 decided to retire from the game, I was DEVASTATED. I had found a few places in the Silver Spring area that I enjoyed, but I was still in search for perfection. I decided to try this new spot out since it was relatively close to my favorite nail salon and to my home.
From the reviews and even when I called, I was told a wash+set would be $ 35. Bargain for the area, I decided lets do this. When I walked in several women in front of me whom were leaving also paid their $ 35, when it was my turn I was given a ticket. Not until after I was sitting in the chair getting my rollers put in did I notice my ticket said $ 45. I chose to leave it for later to discuss as I was already in the process.
Here’s where it gets good. When I first walked in I chose to speak only English to all those around me, no one had any idea I spoke Spanish or that I was a native to their country either. I specifically heard the «owner» or whomever she was mention she might be charging me and another woman that came in with me a bit more since we came right at closing. I chuckled inside — she can’t be serious?
When I was all done and such (by the way, they do a good job), I was up to pay and had lost my ticket. When I mentioned this immediately the woman told me, «Oh okay — $ 55». UM… WHAT?! That’s when the Dominican in me came out, she looked stunned when my Spanish slapped her in the face and she stumbled over her words.
I ended up giving her a $ 40, didn’t tip a soul and left her with a cute reminder that if this was how she was doing business, I’d be the first to let everyone know to steer clear.
Luisa’s Hair Salon or Melanie’s Hair Design are in Silver Spring and are much cheaper, much nicer and do a good job.
You have been warned. I surely will not be returning.

Edwin Cuts my hair, does a great job, I leave happy.
My only gripe is getting to actually sit down at the time I made my appointment so far. I guess he is popular, never the less it screws up my schedule.

Not bad! Not bad at all!!!
So since moving from the NY/​NJ area, I have progressed more to the Dominican way of sculpting my hair. Not to mention that they are cheap, quick and (if they know what they are doing) a little healthier for your hair with the steady circulation of the sit under dryer and light blow out of the root, just to get it laaaaid. So I passed this place one day and decided to stop in and get my much needed mane tamed.
As every other Dominican salon as soon as you walk in, you are greeted and ask what services you’d like. I was actually quite satisfied with the services of the salon, Im always hesitant when trying new places, but the girls in the salon made me comfortable and eased the shaky nerves.
Got my wash (which could have been a little better, maybe I’ll ask for another girl next time), got set really quickly, sat under one dryer that nearly burned down to my soul, so I asked to change dryers and they were quick to address the problem. Finally finished with a great «pin curl» style from the stylist and I was out the door!
SN: One thing that I really liked about this salon was that I like to bring and use my own conditioner for a deep condition. They had no problems with this and there was no charge, as some salons want to charge you. I guess for the use of their electiricity for sitting under the dryer –_​– …to each his own I guess. Anyway, for me that was a +!

UPDATE: I was extremely pissed at my last few visits specifically this past Tuesday. The lady who washed my hair did a poor job shampooing it. I thought she was using her nails. When she finished shampooing my hair it was tangled so she had to comb out my hair.
After she finished combing out my hair I turned around to see how much hair was in the comb and it was enough to fill the palm of her hand… I wanted to cry!!! She then proceeded to say it was the color in my hair that’s causing the breakage, which was BULLCRAP and I told her that I’ve been wearing color and highlights for years and my hair has never come out like that before.
Needless to say, it was apparent that I was upset because I remained quiet and my facial expressions said it all. I only tipped the person who blow dried my hair and am uncertain if I will return. If I do decide to go back I will make sure that she does not touch my hair.
At the very least, I was expecting an apology because the way she shampooed my my hair is the reason why it tangled in the middle of my hair into a ball.
I like it because its close but am in search of a good dominican stylist or someone that treats relaxed hair.
:’(

Sometimes a girl just needs some simple hair lovin’.
So, I got like Waka Flocka and decided it was time for a main and a mistress.
Ya see, I have a hair dresser that I love. I’m not leaving him. He is a true hair care specialist and stylist. But he is not particularly cheap. Nor should he or the salon that he works be. They use quality products, are extremely professional and really know hair care.
However, sometimes I just want a quick little wash and blow out. Maybe a little deep condition action. Maybe a lil’ trim. Maybe a lil’ bachata. Just the basics you know.
So I gave Star Hair Design a try. I heard there were a few women that worked there from Sandry’s, my favorite Dominican hair salon before closing their doors a year or so ago.
I dropped by without an appointment and they were able to take me immediately. I was asked what I needed and she wrote down each service with price points on a slip, similar to one you might get at a mom and pop deli.
The lady that washed my hair was very careful, but thorough. Unlike my experience at some Dominican hair salons, my neck was not almost snapped nor did I get out of the chair with my entire neck and back soaked with my mascara running.
I was moved along between wash, deep condition, to roller set, to blow out in no time. It took under two hours for sure. When it was time for my trim, the young woman that took care of me had a little trouble with English. I could tell that in fact, her English was very limited. I just showed her how much I wanted to trim, and she went ahead and carefully executed.
They accept credit card and you can tip on that as well. Price breakdown was as follows:
Wash/​Set: $ 35
Trim: $ 10
Deep Condition: $ 10
But I got a discount because it was Tuesday. I believe he said Monday and Tuesdays you can get a special discount. I think it was $ 10 off. Not bad, not bad at all.
They also have a whole area for men, so there are plenty of barbers as well, but the women’s area is separated by a few pillars, which I kind of like. Even though co-​ed salons aren’t a big deal, it is definitely just a comfort level thing.
Another bonus: The dryers have an electricity outlet on each one, so me and my laptop were very happy!
I will definitely give this place another shot next time I need a quick wash, set and blow out.

I was actually quite satisfied with the service I received at this salon. My girlfriends & I had breakfast at a restaurant right next to the salon and saw the sign «Dominican Salon» outside the door and decided to give it a try. Although we didn’t have an appointment, the nice receptionist, made sure we were taken care of right away.
I wasn’t too fond of the shampoo lady who was shampooing and roller setting my hair. She didn’t seem to understand English at all. Though, the young lady who blew out my hair was wonderful! She was very sociable and polite unlike the stylists at Sashelvis and did my hair exactly how I wanted. My roots were straight, had a lot of body, looked healthy, felt silky and smelled great. I loved the end result and couldn’t stop touching my hair.
I would definitely recommend others to go. They get you in and out quickly and do a great job.