Bo26 Hair Studio

Rasheen and Wayman are BACK!
Nice quaint salon. Everyone is friendly and professional. I personally, go to Rasheen and Wayman, but everyone there is excellently skilled. Rasheen is great with hair care but the best is the fact that I don’t spend all day in the salon. I’ve never spent more than an hour and a half there. Ladies, you know how valuable that is. And time is money. Speaking of which, I don’t know if there is a better value in the city. Prices are reasonable. Remember, you get what you pay for. So pay for the best hair care you can.

Ladies and Gentlemen, please note: Rasheen and Wayman have left the building! As of April 5, 2010, they are located at Hair and Body Studios at 1320 14^th Street NW. Their departure is sad news for Bo26 Hair Studio whose Unilocal fame has come about as a result of their stellar reputation.
I myself booked an appointment with Rasheen after reading the reviews here on Unilocal.I was desperate for a stylist experienced in cutting and styling natural hair, and based on what I read here, he seemed to fit the bill.
Unfortunately, my first visit was met with a huge scheduling mishap. I had booked my appointment two weeks in advance, but due to a computer failure, my appointment was lost and someone else got my time slot. The same thing happened with a few other clients, so Rasheen ended up with several double-​booked appointments, which set me back an hour and a half behind schedule.
Rasheen was very apologetic when I finally reached his chair and did an amazing job of flat ironing my hair. He was done in no time and my hair was so straight that someone asked me later if I had broken down and permed it!
With regard to my cut, I showed him a picture of the style I wanted and he seemed confident about duplicating it. However, I didn’t want the cut to go shorter than my hairline in the back. As a result, Rasheen and I had a bit of a back and forth about how the cut would turn out. Though I thought we’d resolved it so that I could achieve my dream style, I ended up with a cut that wasn’t exactly what I asked for. All the same, he did a great job and didn’t charge me an arm and a leg as I expected.
Due to the scheduling errors and the rushed timing, my experience wasn’t the best, but I’m hoping to give Rasheen another shot when my work schedule allows. Maybe then I’ll be able to vouch for the 5 star experience other Unilocalers have received.

I LOVE this place. I see Rasheen and Wayman and they not only treat me well, but they take good care of my hair. I’m really big on customer service. If my hair is done right but you have me waiting over an hour just to get washed and no professionalism, I will not be back AND I’ll bad mouth you to all my friends.
However, when I come to BO26, I’m treated with great professionalism and kindness, within an hour and half! I’m in the process of going natural and Rasheen will have my hair looking like I just got a fresh relaxer. And it lasts! (even with my workout routine) Wayman can work out a great shampoo and blow dry too. I dare not go to anyone else and be disappointed (I tried before and learned my lesson)
Also, when I get a trim, its really a trim. Rasheen isn’t one of those scissor happy stylists. He only trims what is needed to give you healthy hair.

I looked better walking in than walking out!!!
Is this a different place that I went to? I went to Bo26 after reading the reviews, I wasn’t impressed!!!
Although they were kind enough to give me an appt on short notice, the service I received was sub not very good. I wanted a simple wash, roller set and blow dry (a dominican) It’s super easy! I went to Bo26 because it is in the neighborhood and wanted to somewhere local! I’m going back to my Dominican ladies in Adams Morgan (they know how to use a blow dryer)
the lady that rollet set my hair did a good job, the problem was she didn’t know how to use a blow dryer. I’m not kidding I was shocked.
60 $ wasted!!! Adams morgan is cheaper faster and better. Don’t try and market yourself if the core service is substandard, I don’t care about the décor if my hair looks a mess, and my hair is not that problematic. Not sure if the guy that owns the place is any better. but I don’t think I’m going back there again.

Finally… someone who knows what the hell they are doing when it comes to natural hair.
Rasheen/​Wayman are sent from heaven above. If you follow my reviews I’ve been on the hunt for a stylist since moving here to DC. I finally found him. Today I left the salon smiling and satisfied. Everything from the appointment process, check in, shampoo, style, payment… EVERYTHING was par excellance!
Note: grab some cash for tips before you go in… I felt terrible b/​c to be as satisfied as I was I only had $ 1 in cash. I’ll be back so I’ll most definitely be making sure they are well tipped.
Yes YEs YES!

My review is no different than everyone else’s. Finally, I walked out of a hair salon loving my look and not having to doctor it up when I got home. Rasheen is wonderful and Wayland does give a great scalp massage. Thanks for the reviews. It was helpful. The shop is pleasant, and honestly everyone who left the shop had great styles. You cannot go wrong here. It is worth the money and my drive from Columbia, MD!

Rasheen made my hair look amazing!!! This was after his assistant Wayman gave me the best scalp massage and blow-​dry. They consulted together on what style would best look on me. My hair had soooo much shine and bounce, I’m sold!!! There was no wait to see him once I arrived and he was a little pricey.

This place is awesome! I recently relocated to the DMV region literally like a week ago, and the first thing on my mind is where will i go to get my hair done. I found this salon online and i read all the great reviews and decided to give it a shot today and i am very impressed. Rasheen does an quick but excellent job. No greasy hair here, and everyone in there does an awesome job by the way. yay me and my new stylist!!!

Having recently let go of Microbraids and converting to the short-​hair brigade (thanks, Rhianna…), I was looking for someone who could style my hair, keep me youthful, and, most importantly, keep my hair healthy!
After reading the reviews, Bo26 seemed like the place to go, and I am truly glad that I did! The salon is very professional, clean, and has a warm and inviting atmosphere. Scheduling an appointment was easy, and I didn’t have to wait for my appointment to begin – when Wayman gave me the most amazing scalp massage and most effective (yet gentle!) blow-​dry I have had in a while. :)
Now, I know I am just adding to the chorus of previous voices, but Rasheen is the truth! I am VERY pleased with the way he provided a thorough consultation and a fabulous style! Plenty of shine, bounce and volume (but not too much!) and he was quick, which always helps! From our conversation and my time in the chair, it was clear that he not only takes his craft very seriously, but he takes the health of your hair equally as seriously.
I highly recommend Bo26 and will most likely be a regular. Finally – the search is over!
And Bo26, I’ll see you in two weeks ;)

This place is a gem! I first discovered this place when I was looking for someone in the DC area to replace my hair extensions that I had gotten at home (in Philly, I now live in DC). I was definitely nervous because I had them done twice at home as well as styling and switching right away sometimes can be nerve racking.
However, my fears all went away! I went in for a consultation for my extensions and called them back with possible dates. We set up a time and that was that. Then I got a great offer to work at the Metropolitan Cooking and Entertaining Show and HAD to move my appointment. Manny, the secretary/​book keeper, was an absolute life saver! I told him the situation and he worked it all out for me. I was so relieved!
So then extension removal day came and everything went great! Lynn (the stylist) even took me to a cute shop across the street called Home Rule after the appointment and there we were looking around for like ten minutes or so chattin’ and enjoyin’ each others time.
Three days later extension replacement day came and I can say right now that i absolutely love it! Everyone has been telling me the length is perfect for me! It’s a lil’ shorter than before and I like it this way actually more now. Lynn was so efficient and got it done fast and well. She even ordered me lunch when it came around to it since with extension replacements you are at the salon for hours!!! (definitely bring a few things to do if you do it). But what I enjoyed the most was the friendliness and respect of the entire salon. I felt more comfortable talking about life in general with Lynn and Mannie in 2 – 3 sessions (and Ali the assistant for the replacement once) than I have with the multiple times with my stylist in Philly. It’s the truth! This place and its people are certainly a gift to DC! :)

On Friday, I arrived 5 minutes before my 2:30 pm appointment. 50 minutes later I was still sitting and waiting to see the hairdresser, Lynne. While I was not paying particular attention to who was coming in after me and being serviced, I believe others who did arrive after I did were serviced before me. I was offered something to drink, wine or water, but not an explanation or an apology. I walked out and am still waiting for an apology. There are too many good hairdressers in DC to tolerate discourteous treatment.

One word… Rasheen! He is absolutely the best. Okay, I know I have raved about people before but he has restored my confidence. At first I was afraid… I was petrified (ha ha)…seriously. He cut my hair into a fab style (after Salon Essence jacked it up) and now I look amazing.
He has a great personality and style. He is a master and all the other stylists are great as well. He was quick… I didn’t have to wait. I felt like the only client he had. He took his time and listened to me and then made suggestions accordingly.
Rasheen is amazing! love him… love my hair… love the salon… love it all!

I must say this was a great hair salon experience. I have natural hair and have tried various dominican salons. Unlike domincan salons, my hair did not smell burnt, I did not leave with a pounding headache, and I was in & out within 1 & ½ hour.
It was great.
Thanks Tonja P. for your review! I went b/​c of you. And Rasheen gave me a great cut and style. :)