Salon Bleu

Salon Blue is now Dolce Vita — same location, different owners. Same awesome review.

I have a gift card to Salon Bleu. I think it’s about $ 300! How do I get a refund? That’s a lot of money to let go to waste. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

Great staff. Need a hair makeover after a bad hair color? Ask for Sarah Kim. She recovered my hair after a very bad color situation. Did the Keratin Treatment 2 weeks ago and I love the results. My hair is silky smooth and frizz free.

Rita Tadros, is the most phenomenal hair dresser! She is extremely talented and has never disappointed me. Rita has a very high sense of fashion and a wonderful person, we have built a friendship outside of the salon and have recommended her to everyone I know or don’t know! Book you appointment now!

This salon is now Dolce Vita!!! Phone number is 703−942−5564
Same fabulous stylists!!!

Salon Bleu is now Dolce Vita Salon with the same great stylist different ownership, same location. please contact 703.942.5564

I went in with long damaged hair and left with a gorgeous short cut. My stylist was Elly, she was super sweet and gave me exactly what I wanted. My hair was very long and she made sure to ask me several times if I was really sure I wanted to cut it lol. The salon itself is very nice as well as the staff. I will definitely be returning to see Elly!

I cannot even begin the express the gratitude I have for Azin, Nadia and the rest of their team for making me feel and look my best on my wedding day. Not only were they professional, fun and extremely talented, they helped me feel calm and collected throughout the entire day. I did various makeup trials for my wedding with other vendors and I can honestly say that there is no one in the DC area like Azin. She is the best in her field hands down. My makeup was flawless and she and Nadia stayed with me throughout the entire afternoon to ensure my hair and makeup remained perfect throughout the day. Also, my bridesmaids looked absolutely stunning. Please do yourself a favor and go with Muse Studios. I promise you won’t regret it!

I was visiting my friend in Northern Virginia and she highly recommended Claudia at Salon Bleu. When Claudia wasn’t available, the Salon recommended Ruth. I was worried b/​c I had my hair butchered in/​near the DC area before but not this time! I am so happy with my haircut. Ruth did everything I requested and more without my having to explain in great detail what I wanted. And even though I hate blow outs, I absolutely loved the blow out style she gave me. It was a simple style that made my hair look neat but not too made-​up. Hopefully, I will be able to go back to Ruth some time in the near future for my next haircut.

Wanted to change my hair a little and went to see Claudia Birkhan — she did such an amazing job! Melissa her assistant was such a sweetheart they both were very professional & patient !! Highly recommend

I’ve been going on and off for more than 10 year, lately I will go once or twice a year and forget why I haven’t been back in so long. The cuts/​highlights/​colors etc aren’t bad… Most of the time I am happy… But, last time I was there a few months ago I left with no products and a $ 650 check… That included the tip, but come on really? And I had to wait 4 hours from beginning to end! Never again!

If you want to go to a place that damages/​breaks your hair, doesn’t listen to you during the consultation then, this is for you.
I went there for the first time to get my hair highlighted & cut, well I have been there 4 times since and it still looks horrible.
I almost paid $ 500 dollar for a hair cut and HL that I hate. My hair is dried due to over processing, I wanted a shoulder length bob, I walked out looking like a rejected dora. NOT GOING BACK!!!
On the positive note– The staff is nice!

Everytime I enter this salon, whuch I’ve been to over a year, people are always welcoming and just nice! From «Bella,» to Jack, to the managers… They are just wonderful, one of the reasons I spend so mych money there.
I’ve since changed colorists too! I see Sarah and she’s a rockstar. She tells it like it is and is a master at her trade. She always makes me feel like a model when I leave … Yes, I get that many compliments about my color!
Anyway, if you’re new to the area, check this place out; talk to the managers or Jack or «Bella» to get some suggestions! You can’t go wrong.
Thank you for all that you continue to do:)))

I adore Salon Bleu. Although it is widely regarded as one of the best salons in the area, it does not feel pretentious at all. Everyone always makes me feel right at home when I walk in, and asks how I’ve been, about my family, etc. It’s always a lovely experience.
I’ve been going to Anne L for my color and highlights for years, and she is fantastic. I have very dark hair naturally, and she is able to color it a beautiful, natural looking blonde, which is very hard to do.
I know, because I tried multiple salons in the area in the past, and none were able to get it quite right. At other salons I would always be terribly nervous when I walked in, and leave with brassy hair, streaky highlights, dull hair, or the completely wrong tone for my skin.
With Anne L, I know my hair is going to look perfect every time, which is such a relief! I don’t know how she does it, but every time she colors my hair, I swear I look like a whole new person, and it’s the best it has ever looked.
I’ve been to stylists regarded as ‘the best for blondes’ in DC and other cities as well, and none of them have been able to do as nice of a job as the stylists at Salon Bleu. All of the stylists and colorists at Salon Bleu do a fantastic job, and you know you are going to leave looking your best.
I highly recommend it!

Great place. Ask for Kathleen she’s Amazing! She’s the best at color and cuts. She’s friendly, caring, and professional. Kathleen’s been doing my hair for years and I can’t imagine letting anyone else touch my hair. She always listens to what I would like to do and gives me her input. It always turns out great.
The salon is clean, bright, and welcoming.
Emily usually washes my hair. She is so nice and gives a great head massage.
I highly recommend Salon Bleu.

Lovely salon that uses Oribe and Kerstase products.
The main attraction is Kathleen Barrett … She’s absolutely amazing!!! I’ve been a client for over 15 years and have NEVER had a bad experience with her work. And trust me — I am the PICKIEST CLIENT EVER! She’s so patient when I come in with a picture or a new style revelation and after listening to my ideas she’ll discuss the pros and cons of the idea (does it fit my lifestyle? requires extra styling time? will it work with my thick, wavy hair?). She would NEVER let me walk out without being 100% satisfied — EVER.
The salon is so chic & Kathleen is so talented that my fiancé now joins me for his hair appointments too! Please stop by and see Kathleen Barrett for the best style ever!

The reason why I went to Salon Bleu, is to fix a previous horrible highlight job.
I wanted my hair to have balayage highlights. Usually the technique is to hand paint the highlights on the hair. She used foil, which would give a stringy effect.
There are SCABS ALL OVER MY SCALP! This really saddens me. IT’S EMBARRASSING BECAUSE MY SCALP IS FLAKING OFF, and it’s been days! I am not a complainer; I usually let things slide (even tho I shouldn’t), but this is ridiculous. Worst experience ever!!!
PLEASE DO NO GO TO THIS SALON! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED! (I heard this salon used to be good, but then the stylist/​colorist left. I heard some went to Color Bar.)
I wish I read more reviews about this salon. The high ratings are from previous, not so much current. So I am stuck with -$ 455, stripy harsh highlights, and scabs on my head. This is the first & last time I am going here.

I LOVE THIS SALON! I have always spent a pretty penny for my haircuts and this place deserves it all. I have gone to other high end salons (in the same mall) and nothing comes close. I love the environment and the service I get every single time. I have short hair which is scary to have someone new work on but this salon has the best stylists — hands down.
They also have the top of the line hair products which is a plus as well.
Highly recommended!

Four solid stars for inspired designs and specially tailored color profile which enhances each client’s unique attributes! Highest standards of full hair services and the use of Parisian Loreal line called Kerastase are the best asset of the salon. Kerastase is ubiquitous in top tier salons and spas throughout Europe and the Middle East, but much more rare in the US.
I’ve been a loyal customer here and have worked with Cathleen for almost two years. Although Salon Bleu is quite expensive IMO (I paid close to $ 500 for highlight, lowlight, deep conditioner, cut, and style on Friday – ouch!), I just wouldnt trust anyone else with my hair!
What do I get for my money at Salon Bleu?1– Confidence that my tresses always look vibrant, healthy, natural and perfectly coiffured every time. 2– Cathleen’s mix of experience, artistry, and innovation and her willingness to share things like «your facial features blend really well with shorter bangs…». Trust me, that kind of constructive advice and attention to smallest details is rare and priceless! 3) the scalp veneration experience from the shampoo techs — not forgetting the neck massage that comes after the second shampoo. 4) a virtual army of friendly stylists and aestheticians who anticipate/​cater to your every whim. From cappuccino to sparkling water with lime, hot herbal teas and snacks of fruit, savories, sweets, and magazines, hospitality is foisted upon a girl (or guy) in the friendliest way possible. There is also free wifi in case you want to catch up on your email while your color processes, shop online for the perfect outfit to show off your new «do», or Unilocal about your experience:-)
I would rate this establishment five stars if it only had a bit more sensible pricing, as most other features here are extraordinary!

I had a highly traumatic experience at Salon Bleu on the morning of Sunday, May 20, 2012: my wedding day.
Little background: I live in a different city and had chosen Salon Bleu to do my wedding hair because we were staying at the Ritz Carlton and the salon was nearby. I also read a lot of these reviews and they sounded great. I didn’t have any other recommendations so decided not to be too «bridezillay» or over-​think things and decided this place would be fine.
Like any responsible bride, I went in for my hair trial a few months before since I was in town, and met the woman who was assigned to do my hair: Kathleen. She was very nice and made me feel comfortable. I showed her the photo of what I had wanted my hair to look like and she made it sound like this would be no problem at all. It was a low hairstyle with loose curls and a braid that went from the front to the back. Nothing elaborate. Nothing crazy. She reassured me during the trial, (and this is totally my fault) but she never actually completed the hair style. She showed me a lot of different techniques but never finished the look. I should have INSISTED she finish it. But I trusted her. She was very nice and we had a great rapport.
Flash forward three months. My wedding morning. I had allocated 3 full hours at the salon before I needed to go back to the hotel for makeup (then another hour and a half before the limo arrived). My bridesmaids and mom all had their hair done here with only minimal drama (another hair stylist made fun of my sister’s highlights… triggering a tearful few minutes… but nothing terrible). Kathleen took a full 2 hours trying to do JUST THE BRAID in my hair. After 2 hours, my hair was still wet and down and not even CLOSE to being finished. I just sat in the chair crying to myself, worrying about the time, getting nervous. Luckily my bridesmaids are rockstars and insisted that we get a different hairstylist to work on it.
Jocelyn swooped in and saved the day – to an extent. She gave me at least a look that was wearable. Definitely not what i had in mind and not even close to the photo that I brought in (same one as before). I actually had the Ritz Carlton salon people «fix» certain parts of it after I left Salon Bleu, since it was so far removed from what I had wanted. But honestly at that point I was just happy it was up and finished and dry.
After my bridesmaids rose hell, Salon Bleu only charged me half for my ‘do…and the woman who had been helping me make appointments, Cosette, was a lovely woman. Also, after Jocelyn came over to do my hair, Kathleen just disappeared. She never even apologized or came back out to say anything to me, which I thought was unprofessional, immature and just rather insensitive.
This was NOT relaxing or enjoyable or any way I would wish any woman to be on the morning of her wedding, surrounded by friends and family. It was absolutely terrible. If it weren’t for my friends, it would have been WAY worse.
Sidenote: For wedding parties, Salon Bleu also makes the bride pay in this incredibly complicated way, where they charge YOU, THE BRIDE, the ENTIRE cost of the whole wedding party’s hair. Not efficient for brides or their wedding parties and certainly not for a budget conscious bride.
I take responsibility for maybe not being clear enough with what I wanted. Maybe being too quiet? I should have said something sooner, certainly. But this was terrible. Luckily the wedding was fantastic, which kind of put this whole thing in a bit of perspective. At the end of the day, the hair didn’t matter since I got to marry my best friend (and he, of course, thought I looked lovely); I just want every other bride out there to know about what happened to me here.