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Top Salons 2006 Great Hair
My friend Cindy once told me, “Don’t suppress your curls, embrace your curls!” And I agree; we curly- and wavy-haired girls should embrace our tresses, and we usually do. But then again, sometimes you just want Jennifer Aniston stick-straight hair, and nothing else will satisfy. “What you need is a good blow-out,” my editor tells me. “What’s a blow-out?” I ask.

So I follow my ringlet-haired colleague, Miss K, to visit Salon Bleu stylist Candace Elliott for a first-hand viewing of what it’s like to go from dull tight curls to straight and shiny. Read more


 
Top Salons 2006
 
Call us crazy, but we don’t let just anyone touch these luscious locks. That’s why when it came time to select the area’s top beauty salons, we made sure not to cut any corners.


The Ranking
We didn’t take this project lightly. We’ve logged months of research. No doubt there are more greats out there, but we stand by these guys. They rule. They rock. They are good for your hair.

1. Peer Survey
We asked 70+ salon owners and top stylists where they’d send loved ones for fab hair (other than their own shops).

2. Street Interviews
We grilled well-coiffed citizens on the street and at all our community-sponsorship events for great hair secrets.

3. Surveys and More Surveys
We scrutinized answers to our many email and hand out surveys for patterns, opinions, spending habits and hair “issues.”



Allure Salon De Beaute Arlington
703-522-1888
At Allure, you get personalized attention for your every need from head to toe. Cut: Men $30 and up, Women $45 and up. Color $60 and up. Highlights: partial $75 and up, full $125 and up. Spa services offered.

Anne Welsh Salon Alexandria
703-683-2400
You’ll feel right at home in this 1920s first-floor salon. Master Stylist: Anne Welsh. Cut: Men $45 and up, Women $60 and up. Color $75 and up. Highlights: partial $95 and up, full $130 and up. Spa services offered. www.annewelshsalon.com

Avivo Salon and Day Spa Vienna
703-242-4301
Avivo is on top of the newest technologies in hair services, including Japanese hair straightening. Cut: Men $30 and up, Women $45 and up. Color $50 and up. Highlights: partial $65 and up, full $85 and up. Spa services offered. www.avivosalon.com

Bubbles Salon Multiple
Locations
This local chain turns out attractive looks at affordable prices. Cut: $30 and up. Color $45 and up. Highlights $80 and up. Waxing offered. www.bubblessalon.com

Christie-Adam Salon & Spa Multiple
Locations
A place that pampers and offers top product lines such as Kérastase, Christie-Adam makes it feel good to be a little high-maintenance. Cut $55 and up. Color $56 and up. Highlights: partial $81 and up, full $110 and up. Spa services offered. www.christieadam.com

Circe Alexandria
703-519-8528
Circe offers a complimentary stress-relieving scalp treatment with every hair service and features certified Aveda color specialists. Master Stylists: Angie Orwig, Maria Escobar and Michael Hodges. Cut: Men $47 and up, Women $50 and up. Color $65 and up. Highlights: partial $139 and up, full $187 and up. Spa services offered. www.circedayspa.com

ColorWorks Salon Multiple
Locations
Specializes in color; six of the stylists at the Arlington location are certified colorists—one at Fairfax Corner. Cut $35 and up. Color $60 and up. Highlights $115 and up. www.colorworkssalon.com

Doubletake! Salon Reston
703-708-0800
The style and service will cause people to give you a double take. Master Stylists: Christine Chao, Laura Guyton and Heather Yarbrough. Cut: Men $35 and up, Women $55 and up. Color $60 and up. Highlights: partial $75 and up, full $100 and up. Nail services offered. www.doubletake-salon.com

Eclips Salon & Day Spa Multiple
Locations
Eclips helps soothe you with little extras, including a complimentary beverage offered to you as you step in the door. Cut $65 and up. Color $70 and up. Highlights partial $95 and up, full $120 and up. Spa services offered. www.eclipshair.com

Elie Elie Salon McLean
703-893-2711
“Bring out the Celebrity in You,” says Elie Elie. Focusing solely on hair, Elie Elie has a lavish yet funky vibe, which will make you feel like a star—without paying the same price. Master Stylist: Elie Gerdak. Cut: short $35 and up, long $45 and up. Color $65 and up. Highlights $95 and up. www.elieelie.com

Elizabeth Arden Red Door
Salon & Spa
Multiple
Locations
Elizabeth Arden strives to help you have the best spa experience ever by servicing clients with energy, enthusiasm and an unexpected level of personal care. Cut $45 and up. Color $73 and up. Highlights: partial $100 and up, full $150 and up. Spa services offered. www.reddoorspas.com

HairPort Salon & Day Spa Sterling
703-430-3400
“Wellness radiates beauty” is Hairport’s philosophy, practiced on you in a peaceful environment with amazing service. Master Stylists: Cathleen Jefferson and Adria Monahan. Cut: Men $35 and up, Women $48 and up. Color $82 and up. Highlights $90 and up. Spa services offered. www.hairportltd.com

Illusions Hair and Nail Studio
of Shirlington
Arlington
703-820-HAIR
Illusions offers great service from head to nails and helps match you with the stylist that best suits your needs. Cut $30 and up. Color $50 and up. Highlights: partial $70 and up, full $90 and up. Nail services offered. www.illusionsofshirlington.com

Jon David Salon Springfield
703-924-3835
At Jon David, the expert stylists help you find a new look and ensure that you can maintain it in your day-to-day life. Master Stylist: David Bakir. Cut: Men $30 and up, Women $46 and up. Color $80 and up. Highlights: partial $60 and up, full $90 and up. Spa services offered. www.jondavidsalon.net

Jouvence Aveda Lifestyle
Salon & Spa
Multiple
Locations
For the environmentally conscious set loyal to the Aveda brand, this is a soothing, trusted spot to get gorgeous and refreshed. Cut $55 and up. Color $65 and up. Highlights: partial $100 and up, full $100 and up. Spa services offered. www.jouvencesalons.com

Le Shoppe Reston
703-435-5555
To ensure the right price for everyone, Le Shoppe has a multiple levels of stylists, based on years of experience, but everyone in all levels is highly trained to help you. Master Stylist: Najiba Benbatoul, Cherry Lee, Sahar Prentice. Cut $50 and up. Color $60 and up. Highlights: partial $95 and up, full $105 and up. Spa services offered. www.leshoppesalons.com

Mancini de Paris Salon & Day Spa Arlington
703-920-4699
With a buzzing, friendly vibe and a diversity of stylists who specialize in styling various hair types, this Columbia Pike gem is a hit of its neighborhood. Master Stylist: Zack Mancini. Cut: Men $25 and up, Women $50 and up. Color $50 and up. Highlights: partial $65, full $90 and up. Spa services offered. www.mancinideparis.com

Pazazz Hair Salon Alexandria
703-836-1104
Located in an historic building in Old Town, Pazazz offers an experience that could not be found 200 years ago and uses all-natural, botanical Aveda products. Master Stylists: Perry Banibashar and Mary Longauer. Cut: Men $35 and up, Women $65 and up. Color $85 and up. Highlights: partial $100 and up, full $130 and up. Spa services offered. www.pazazzhairsalon.com

PR at Partners

Multiple
Locations

The variety of locations and stylist personalities of PR at Partners-each stylist, company-wide, is well-trained-is responsible for the chain's popularity. Prices vary by location. Spa services offered at some locations. www.pratpartners.com

Ronnie Elias Salon Oakton
703-255-1114
Relaxed, chic digs and a team of energetic, attractive stylists help make a good first impression, as stylists’ cuts and color jobs garner loyal clients. Master Stylist: Ronnie Elias. Cut: Men $45 and up, Women $60 and up. Color $60 and up. Highlights: partial $95 and up, full $115 and up. Spa services offered. www.ronnieeliassalons.com

Salon Antoine Fairfax
703-691-8878
A refined salon in Fairfax, with a master stylist who’s styled the tresses of stars such as Kelly McGillis, you can’t help but to breathe easy in this salon’s comfortable chairs. Master Stylist: Antoine Chahine. Cut: Men $40 and up, Women $55 and up. Color $60 and up. Highlights: partial $65 and up, full $95 and up. Spa services offered. www.salonantoine.com

Salon Bleu McLean
202-333-BLEU
Offering no spa services, you can be sure that the stylists at Salon Bleu give your hair the detailed attention it deserves. Third Tier Stylists: Larissa Chapa, Tania Ferrel, Jenny Grafton and Henry Mont. Cut: Men $50 and up, Women, $70 and up. Color $105 and up. Highlights: partial $135 and up, full $160 and up. www.bleu.com

Salon Daniel McLean
703-893-5000
This salon in the heart of McLean is ready to help you look and feel your best at any time, because they are willing to accommodate their hours for a client. Master Stylist: Daniel Bechara. Cut: Men $30 and up, Women $60 and up. Color $80 and up. Highlights $135 and up. Spa services offered. salondaniel.com

Salon Nordine & Day Spa Reston
703-437-6444
It’s easy to feel relaxed in Salon Nordine, with all-white walls to help you feel pure and restored. Master Stylists: Wendy Barnes, Linda Davis and Stephanie Gardiner. Cut: Men $45 and up, Women $70 and up. Color $75 and up. Highlights: partial $95 and up, full $125 and up. Spa services offered. www.salonnordine.com

Shapes Salon & Day Spa Multiple
Locations
Relaxing at Shapes isn’t hard when you’re given a complimentary head, neck and shoulder massage with every salon service. Cut $45 and up. Color $60 and up. Highlights: partial $60 and up, full $90 and up. Spa services offered. www.shapesdayspa.com

Sheldeez Hair Salon Herndon
703-742-8977
Whether it’s a brand you trust or you’re looking for a new line, Sheldeez can get the hair product that will work best for your hair. Master Stylist: Sheldonna Robinson. Cut $25 and up. Color $45 and up. Highlights $100 and up. www.sheldeez.com

Sugar House Day Spa & Salon Alexandria
703-549-9940
Located in the center of Old Town Alexandria, Sugar House is a restored three-story home modified to fill your every salon and spa need. Master Stylist: Robert Steidl. Cuts $40 and up. Color $65 and up. Highlights: partial $100 and up, full $120 and up. Spa services offered. www.sugarhousedayspa.com

Suissa Salon & Spa Arlington
703-415-5555
McLean
703-893-5800
Owned by internationally renowned hair stylist Patrick Suissa, Suissa Salon has the expert experience that will leave you feeling your best! Cuts $50 and up. Color $50 and up. Highlights $95 and up. Spa services offered.

Tranquility Day Spa & Salon Manassas
703-257-7200
Nominated for a 2003 Global Salon Business Award, Tranquility provides an amazing experience. Second Level Master Stylists: Kirsten Morrison, Monica DiPaolo and Brittany Kepler. Cuts: Men $32 and up, Women $45 and up Color $43 and up. Highlights: partial $48 and up, full $84 and up. Spa services offered. www.tranquilitydayspa.com

Vidal Sassoon McLean
703-448-9884
One of the most trusted names in beauty, stylish young professionals head here for sleek looks. Master Stylist: Robert Harrison. Cuts $75 and up. Color $70 and up. Highlights: partial $130 and up, $170 and up. www.vidalsassoon.com

(October 2006)

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