Scissor & Comb Salon

I followed Stephanie here and I drive all the way from Virginia for my cut and highlights. The salon is lovely and I am always happy with my hair when I leave.

This was my first time here and it was completely amazing. The person who answered the phone asked helpful questions to help me figure out the best person to see and then got me an appointment quickly. I saw Stephanie who was funny, nice and most importantly, gave me one of the best haircuts of my life. She worked with some photos I had brought to help me figure out how to change up my hair and then made it work for me. She even had some photos of her own for me with great looks to build from. Awesome place — I will be back!

Got a fantastic haircut from Billy, who is very friendly and exceedingly gifted with a pair of scissors. My hair is really uncooperative and tough to cut, so I have tremendous appreciation for anyone who can make me look like a human. I’m taking off one star because my cut was a bit on the expensive side, but it was pretty worth it. I’ll definitely be back.

Congratulations, your ROI for Instagram is phenomenal! (Sorry for the marketing speak; I’m in marketing.) For real though, I learned about S&C from Instagram. I follow the #ACreativeDC feed and kept seeing these amazing haircuts and styles posted on it, so I had to check it out. Coincidentally, I was in the market for a new salon so this was kismet. I also happened to want to check out Takoma Park. I have a car, so I drove (during rush hour traffic, and it wasn’t that bad at all), but it’s right near the metro so getting there is no problemo whatsoever. (ETA: It’s super awesome they have post-​work hour appointments! Mine was at 6:45pm.)
Right off the bat when I saw the salon, I was like yes. This is my jam. It is really hip without the pretention. All of the staff I encountered were extremely friendly and made me feel very welcome. My haircut appointment was with Tricia. I’m the type of person who tries to give as much detail about what I want before the cut, but I also trust the person with the scissors the most. I told her the gist, and let her do the rest. What ended up happening was pure genius. Needless to say, I was very pleased with the cut I came out with. What could have just been a wam bam thank you maam trim turned out to be a really great re-​shaping of a ‘lob’ cut I had previously. It was re-​imagined, slightly, which made it look slightly different than before (a good thing, because I was getting bored)… but not too crazy or edgy (because let’s face it, I’m a little square).
One thing I’ll also say which is pure personal preference being the introvert I am… Tricia was friendly but seemed to «get» that I am not the chit chatty type when I’m in the chair. For me, the experience of getting my hair cut is a relaxing one where I can sit and meditate while trying not to look at myself in the mirror every 2 seconds (but I still do. it’s right there.). Anyway, the point being that I could do that and feel relaxed and it didn’t feel weird or awkward at all! I’m just not a fan of stylists who try to talk to you the whole time when you clearly are not in the mood.
Anyway — the place is very clean, friendly, my hair cut was great, the experience was lovely. I felt like a valued client. I will be back!

Stopped by for a haircut and really enjoyed the experience. Got a fantastic cut by capable, consummate pros who are a ton of fun. Definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a stylish salon with great people and a fun atmosphere.

I had a FANTASTIC experience this past Saturday morning. Everyone, and I mean EVERYONE, I had any sort of interaction with was incredibly warm, friendly, and strikingly talented. From my greeting with the receptionist, to my shampoo from Shannon, to my amazing cut from Stephanie — each was crazy good at their job. Stephanie did a wonderful job shaping up my long layers and took the time to give me an incredibly bouncy blowout afterwards for a wedding I was attending that evening. The vibe of the salon is laid back, but still professional, and everyone made me feel so comfortable and truly at home. Even Billy, who’s station is next to Stephanie’s, struck up a conversation and was an absolute delight. Everyone seemed to genuinely care for each other as well as their clients, and the experience is truly that much better for it. I can’t wait to go back!

I followed Tricia here. She had been coloring my hair and helping me ease out of red and back to my natural brown slowly so i wouldn’t have to sacrifice any length. Today we did highlights, which make me super nervous because my hair is so straight and I’m so afraid of stripy highlights. I had seen Tricia’s other clients get hair painting before so I trusted her. I didn’t know exactly what I wanted, only what I didn’t so I let Tricia decide the rest. I ended up with hair that looks like it did when I was in grade school– lots of honey and brown colors and you can’t tell where one starts and stops.
The salon is really cool inside and everyone is really friendly– even on a very busy rainy Saturday morning.

When I heard this shop was opening I was excited, and hopeful that maybe I would be able to get a curly (Deva) cut locally. I finally decided to give them a shot this week and I was not disappointed. Stephanie was incredibly friendly and made great conversation while working with me on a cute cut that would fit my curls perfectly. I was then shampooed and styled by Nicole who was equally amazing and talented. The entire time, the environment was very friendly and everyone was incredibly attentive to me. I will definitely be coming back for my hair needs.
Also, I want to give a shoutout to Rowan. She helped to reschedule my appointment for only a half an hour after my original time after my planned stylist was unexpectedly ill. So great!

Like many other reviewers have said, I followed Billy here from Parlour. And like many other reviewers have said, Billy is amazing. He’s a Hair Wizard/​Magician/​Beautiful Unicorn. He just gave me a beautiful long bob (I’ve had long, mid-​back length hair for years), and, god, he’s just so good. I’ve written other glowing reviews about Billy, so I’ll stop here. You should go see him (as long as it doesn’t interfere with my ability to get an appointment).
But this new place is adorable (and just a short walk from the metro)! All of the other stylists seemed wonderfully talented and kind as well. I showed up a bit early, so I got to watch a bunch of people leave, and let me tell you, everyone’s hair looked amazing.
Don’t be discouraged by the fact that it’s technically outside of DC. It was easier for me to get here from Capitol Hill than it was for me to get to U St.
Go here. Your hair will thank you for it.

Awesome spot. Grateful to have a quality salon in Takoma Park that offers an urban experience with a friendly and small-​town like atmosphere, at the same time!

I enjoyed my experience at this new salon and will be back. I received a deva cut from Billy Maloy. I’m *very* happy with the cut. It looks gorgeous on me. I have thick, curly hair and finding a stylist who will cut my hair well has always been a challenge. I’ve had deva cuts (where they cut your hair dry, then wet) from five different stylists in the DC area over the years and his is one of the best.
Billy has an artist’s eye and clearly understands hair geometry (anyone who’s experienced «triangle head» in the past can understand). I explained what I was interested in and then he gave me feedback on how he would implement my vision while making it even better than I would have imagined. His cut was very efficient (but not rushed) and I was done within half an hour. Billy is very friendly and funny and so the whole experience was very pleasurable and like hanging out with a friend who also makes your hair look great. And as someone with bangs, I love that bang trims are complimentary for repeat customers at this salon as well!
The salon itself is very cute. The staff seemed nice and the place had a good energy. It’s right in the heart of downtown Takoma Park. There is 2-​hour street parking outside the salon and at midday on a Saturday I was able to get a spot. I like the online booking process – very easy. As someone who lives in the suburbs of DC, it was a delight to get an amazing haircut and salon experience without having to drive all the way downtown. Highly recommend this new gem!

I had a great time at Scissor and Comb, and walked out with a haircut I love. Even better, I still loved it the next day when I washed and styled it myself. I’ve got very curly hair, which I’d let grow into a long, unruly wilderness. I walked in and asked Billy to send me home with a cute, choppy bob, and he knocked it out the park. The shape, the sass, the manageability, all really excellent. And I have TRULY curly hair, mind you — not that kind of slightly textured and kind of wavy situation that a lot of people will tell you is curl — so to walk out with a great bob the first time he touched my hair was impressive. Not to mention the fact that he gave me one of the quickest diva cuts I’ve ever had. It didn’t feel rushed, it just felt like he knew exactly what he was doing and was efficient at doing it. My hair is thick and can feel like a chore, even to me, so I’m used to stylists kind of laboring over it for a while. Usually I’m tired by the time I leave the salon, but with this cut I just breezed right in and out.
Other plus points for me: The owner came over to us while we were cutting just to kind of casually check in; not invasive or hovering, you just get the sense that he’s present and interested in what’s happening in the salon. Overall there was a really friendly, relaxed but professional vibe to this place. Billy is warm and easy to talk to — it honestly felt like meeting a new friend I wanted to get to know and then looking up into the mirror suddenly and having great hair — what’s not to love?

I followed Billy Maloy from Parlour, too so I’m not going to make his head explode any more than I already have (in other words — he’s fab!). This is about the Salon. What a great place! Very modern, easy to book an appt. (online.woo hoo!), great service. It’s the Angelina Jolie of Salons — kind and badass wrapped up in a beautiful package. So happy Billy moved here! GO — you’ll look amazing and feel really happy in the process.

Totally awesome experience. I hate the burbs, they give me a rash. When Billy Maloy left Parlour though, I had to follow him. And this place is the bomb. Staff is very courteous, great parking and then, of course, there’s Billy who always make me look fabulous. (Not an easy task given my age) And another plus is that there are some really cool little restaurants to go to either before or after your appointment. Highly recommend.