VSL Hair Design

So many fabulous things to say about this salon! A wonderful environment, truly. I have been seeing Guadalupe for about 3 years now, and I rant about her to everyone. I am willing to drive forty plus minutes into the city, just to have her style my hair. Down to her cuts, blowouts, highlights, she is absolutely amazing. Talented is what she is. Sit back and relax, you are in great hands with Lupé, I assure you!

I’ve been coming here for almost five years and I’ve had a great experience every time. Josefina is great and she always does a great cut and blow dry on my hair. I have thick medium length black hair that I usually get layered. Today at 5 I decided I wanted a haircut and I got an appointment for six and I was out by 6:30! I’ve had other folks when she wasn’t working and they were good too. A solid and inexpensive place to get your hair done.

Josephine did a good job. I showed her what a cut on Unilocal that she has done before. I got compliments on my style and I loved it.
Only wish the shampooing experience was softer rather than a rough lather.
The place has a lot of stylists to choose from shared between a mix of Latinas and Asian stylist. An interesting team and definitely a place that has many talented stylists.

I don’t trust anyone but Zina with my hair! She is truly the master of balayage and ombré, and cuts. Before I met Zina, I never knew who to trust with my hair because it is super dark, but Zina you can totally trust with color. Most of the time at other places in the past I ended up with really unnatural looking color, but Zina really knows how to work with my color to make it look natural.
She’s also hilarious, and we always have good conversation! I definitely give 5 stars! Book your appointment as soon as you can to get that beautiful hair that everyone envies!

If you want a simple trim, this place is great! Sylvie gave me exactly what I needed. Cut off the dead, add a few layers, and a little angle in the front.
$ 40 for a wash, cut, and blow dry! Can’t beat that and it’s right off the DuPont metro. Note they will only take cash for tips.
I’ll be back! :)

If it was only for their work quality I would give it a 5, they blow dried my hair and it was great. However, their prices are completely unaccounted for, the blow dry starts from 28 $ to 45, and I have short hair (a bob) you would think my blow dry would cost something between 28 and 35, but no they made me pay 45 (the most expensive rate they have) for a bob! I wonder how much a person with long hair would pay! If it’s the same, then this is unfair

I went today to have a manicure and it was Amazing. Rayceen was such a joy to work with. Rayceen made it all about me while servicing me. I recommend everyone. I look FWD to my next time.

Just had my 3^rd appointment with Rusty — a highly principled and energetic genius!
More than just a haircut — he really cares that you look your best. So personal.
Whole place has a fun vibe — but not goofy. They know what they do!

Went here for an eyebrow wax and lip wax a couple times a year ago, so I went there when I really needed one last week. I have fairly sensitive skin that gets red after waxing, but have no problems after the initial redness fades. None — I’ve never broken out, never had other problems. I also generally have really good skin — I barely broke or when I was a teenager and continue to have few problems.
Well, as those last two sentences might have clued you in on — I am currently suffering a terrible break-​out after the lip and eyebrow wax I got here. Pimples all over my face where she put the wax and then the cream after the wax. I am 25 and work in an office job, so it’s embarrassing for my face to look like a damn teenager’s or like the face of someone dirty. Shame on the waxer here, and shame on me for spending what I did to get this crap.

Fabulous hair salon. I have been going to Zina for nearly 3 years now and she is simply incredible. She always knows what I want. I’m to the point now that I really let her do whatever she likes to my hair — because it always looks amazing. I receive so many compliments on a daily basis, and it’s such a confidence boost. She is a color genius, and a perfectionist with my bob. We have a great relationship and she always remembers what is going on in my life. It’s catching up with an old friend every time I see her.
On top of Zina’s pure amazingness, everyone else in the salon is so sweet too. They always spend time washing your hair — and it’s so relaxing! It’s a mini massage for your scalp.
I cannot speak highly enough of this salon and Zina’s talent.

Jenny is great! good price and service. I did a Korean style perm. Jenny is very patient.

I’ve been to VSL twice for cuts and once for ombré coloring with Vanessa. All three experiences have been wonderful, the prices are difficult to beat here in DC, and the location is perfect. So happy this place exists!
Students can get discounts for cuts if paid in cash.
And as for Vanessa, thank you for your patience and advice when it came to coloring my hair for the first time in years and wanting to go lighter than I’ve ever been with my dark Asian hair. Somehow, incredibly, it all looks natural, too, which never happens for me for color.

No appointment needed, talented stylists, and great location. What’s not to like?

I went to see Zina last week at VSL after getting several positive reviews from friends, and had a superb experience. First, Zina is warm and friendly, made me immediately feel comfortable though this was my first time there. I had my hair shampooed by Claudia who is amazing, gave me a full scalp/​neck massage along with the shampoo (seriously, they do not skimp on this). Then, I worked with Zina who took my feedback and translated it from what I described to cut my long-​bob w/​bangs style hair and cut it in a way that I truly LOVED. She seriously understood my desires and how to work with my hair type. She did the cut, and then (politely!) told me I had a little bit of dandruff build-​up and she wanted them to go back and re-​shampoo with the clarifying shampoo (not cheap) which they did at no charge. Afterward, no dandruff in sight.
Then she blow dried and meticulously spent time refining – taking some of the ‘weight’ out of my thick head of hair so it feels light and is easier to maintain, and added an awesome new edge to the style – it’s fresh, perfect and looks fabulous – way better than the cut that I had previously paid over $ 100 for at the fancy Georgetown place I’ve been to in the past. I can’t believe that the whole thing was only $ 40 (plus the 50% tip I left for them both because I just was so thrilled). I’m so grateful I found this place – can’t believe how much money I’ll be saving now as well! – and can’t wait to go back.

Josephine is a miracle worker! I just moved to the city and didn’t want to pay a fortune for my haircut… This is across the street from my office in Dupont circle, and is the best salon I’ve been to! The shampoo was complete with an awesome neck and head massage, too. She listened to what I wanted and delivered beyond what I could have imagined! My hair is soft, bouncy, and shiny! Can’t wait to go back for some highlights :)

Ms. Shirin has been taking care of my hair over 7 years, she never disappointed me !!! Great customer service, very sweet personality, highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a skilled hair stylist ! Btw, she dose a awesome job on highlights!!!

I’ve been going to Shirin for cuts and blow outs for a while now. I’ve called the same day at times and it’s never hard to get an appointment. Her blowouts are by far the best. She uses multiple round brushes to get proper volume and smoothness. Shirin also gives a great cut and affordable too ($ 40 – 50).
Now let’s get to the salon’s gem — their shampoo gals. AMAZING. I sometimes get a blowout just so that they can wash my hair and massage my scalp. :)

I have had two haircuts with Zina, and she does not disappoint! I have coarse curly hair, and she knows how to work with it. She always makes sure she knows what I want, and then she explains what she plans to do. She gives me stylish short curly haircuts for only $ 33!
That price includes a shampoo (with conditioner), and the shampoo girl gives a lovely massage.
I will continue to trek all the way to Dupont to get my hair cut by Zina!

I’ve been going to Donelle for almost 8 months now for a short, pixie, feminine haircut. I HIGHLY recommend him– he’s been cutting hair for 30 years and is very knowledgeable and very friendly. He’s fixed a few botched haircuts I’ve received from cheaper places in Dupont, and every time he cuts my hair, I get showers of praise and compliments from my family and friends (and strangers!) I’ve had a few bad haircuts that resemble soccer mom cuts and really boyish/​manly cuts, but Donelle has always delivered chic, feminine styles for me.
For a pre-​cut consultation, shampoo and conditioner (and a little scalp massage!), and a fabulous haircut, it is absolutely worth the price. Just remember to bring cash!

I went to Vanessa to get ombré highlights after seeing some of her work in photos here. I was very nervous about getting ombré after several years of color abstinence, being afraid it would look too brand newly colored. However, she did an amazing job, and I get sooo many compliments on the job, which took 3 hrs. Vanessa def knows what she’s doing for highlights/​ombré. A friend of mine got ombré around the same time as me, and I can see the job they got was not nearly as blended and smooth as mine.
The only issue I had was with the Salon staff. I I left the salon around 6 or 7pm on a Saturday, called the salon the next day to tell them I had left my favorite umbrella. They confirmed they had it and that they would place it in the back room for me to pickup. I went over on Monday to go pick it up, and we searched all the closets, and offices to no avail. The receptionist made it known that it was an inconvenience to him that it I was told it was placed away from me but wasn’t to be found. That was disappointing.