Urban Halo Salon

Nash is fantastic. Friendly, respectful and listens to what you want. I got a full head of highlights, and the result was perfect. The best job thats ever been done on my hair. I’ve been turned from a grouponer/​salon-​hopper into a regular. Thanks Nash!

I’m new to the area and I had a really great first time experience. I came in early and was greeted and given a smock and waited a few minutes in the lounge. A few people had asked me if I wanted a water or tea. I had André as my stylist and he asked what I wanted to have done to my hair. I told him I wanted highlights and a cut. I even showed him a picture. He matched the color exactly with the picture I had shown. When I was getting my hair washed the assistant did a wonderful job massaging my head. I asked for a conditioning treatment which was only $ 35 since I also had highlights. It is $ 40 at regular price. André did a great job cutting my hair and adding layers to it. It was a great experience overall. I’ve already scheduled my next appointment. Excited to go back.

Review for Nash
Nash ALWAYS goes above and beyond to make sure I’m happy. I’ve been in the process of going from very dark coloring to blonde and, thanks to Nash, my hair has remained healthy throughout.
Pros:
–efficient with my time
–fair pricing
–knowledge of coloring/​what will work best for you
–communication (he will make sure you have reasonable expectations and is not going to just tell you what you want to hear, and you should feel free to be honest about the result as he will make it right if it wasn’t what you were expecting, though that’s never happened to me!)
Cons:
–you have to make an appointment because he’s very in demand, but they will work with you to get you in when needed.

Urban Halo Salon is a hair salon right off the Clarendon metro in Arlington, Virginia. They have a wide range of services and stylists to fit most budgets, but tend to be on the pricier side. I came here to make a haircut appointment and the receptionist paired me with Laura. I came back a few days later for my appointment.
What I got:
— A haircut by Laura
— One bang trim
What I thought:
The salon is always buzzing with people and everyone who works here, the reception, the stylists, the shampoo/​conditioning folks, and stylist assistants, are friendly and attentive. They offer refreshing drinks and take your coat upon arrival. Laura, my stylist, is educated and meticulous. I wanted front bangs (which I had rocked back in sixth grade for one year). I brought pictures of Alexa Chung, and Laura made sure to comment on how my bangs might look different than hers (based on hair texture, hair growth, etc). It was a thoughtful answer and made sure my expectations were realistic. She gave me an overall cut of two to three inches to remove the damaged ends and old color and gave me wispy front bangs with a few pieces that will frame my face when my hair is tied back. Clean, easy to manage, and healthy. Laura delivered on giving me what I wanted.
What I really like:
I called in for a bang trim and the receptionist told me that if you are a client at Urban Halo, you can get free bang trims for your haircut. Awesome! I came in two months later for a needed trim WITHOUT an appointment and I was in and out the door in 10 minutes. Make sure to call to see that your stylist is working that day!

my new favorite salon in arlington! i had a cut and highlight by laura not too long ago and it was my favorite hairdo i’ve had since i moved to the area! she took her time giving me a thorough consultation and really wanted to understand my hair type, usual style, and expectations. she gave her advice and i ended up changing my mind from getting my usual trim to trying the taylor swift lob and i love it! the color (blonde) is also very natural and pretty and has grown out nicely. can’t wait to go back to her!

I really wanted a great haircut, especially after moving here. Though I am male and usually not picky, I couldn’t have been more dissatisfied with a hair cut. This salon absolutely ruined my hair and look that I had been developing for months. There was no consulting hardly at all. I immediately went to the sink to get my hair washed and conditioned, and upon returning to my chair I was greeted by a stylist who barely spoke English. I proceeded to show him a picture on my phone of what style I wanted (very Macklemore-​ish, with the sides completely shaved and faded and the top slightly trimmed but combed back). He looked at the photo for maybe 3 seconds and said ok.
After about 10 minutes of him cutting I realized he had cut more than I asked off. Way more. Nearly four inches of my hair was cut off. I asked him to use a Level 1 on the sides, and he used a 3. Upon finishing, I asked him to blow dry and to put some product in to make it have more volume and was ignored. He put in wet gel, giving my hair a very greasy look, and I left with it spiked up.
I will never return to this salon, and I would advise others to go elsewhere. There’s no reason I paid $ 45 (Yes, FORTY FIVE DOLLARS) for a men’s haircut if my advice is not taken into consideration at all.

I really wanted to like this salon, but after two visits where I left feeling as though my presence was annoying and having VERY limited say in my hair cut, I’m done. There was no consulting even on how I wanted my bangs cut. Looks like I’ll be looking for a new salon so I can get my bangs trimmed to how I want them (emphasis on ‘I’).

UrbanHalo continues to be one of the best salons in town. I really appreciate the flexibility of the staff. I called to see if Nash (owner) had any cancellations today. He didn’t, but found a way to squeeze me in and have his very talented and awesome dad, Henry cut my hair instead. I really appreciate this customer service and that is why I’ve been and will continue to to be a loyal client. If you are new in town, thinking about breaking up with your stylist, or just want to feel pampered, try Urban Halo and tell them K-​la sent you!

Before relocating the NYC, Andre cut and colored my hair for several years and to say that I miss him is an understatement. He did such a great job and I always loved the way he styled it. I have very curly hair that most stylist do not know what to do with, but not Andre. He is also incredibly efficient. I was typically in and out in less than 1.5 hours (which is about half of the time it take most people to do my hair).

I have been going to Nash for a couple of years now. He does a great job with my color and cut. He is always on time and always asks me what style I would like. He gives me great advice on how to get the look I am after. I have tried a couple of different salons in Arlington for color and they have not been able to give me the color I am going for, but Nash has nailed it every time. He is very patient and always makes you feel like a million bucks when you leave. Make sure you make a date that evening or do something fun that night because your hair will feel and look that good !!! I am very happy to have found a stylist I can trust and count on.

I went back to urban halo to get an ombré done by Kyle and it was horrible! For the steep price I had to pay, i came out being on the unfortunate end. I just wanted $ 280 and I ended up with an ugly hair color.

Rebecca is amazing. I have a super short style and she is the best I have found. I never feel rushed and they greet me by name when I walk in the door. The ladies at the front desk are super friendly and there’s never pressure to buy products you don’t want or need.

Great experience! Not too fond of the receptionist who wasn’t as friendly. She seemed like she didn’t want to be there. As the face of a business, would definitely suggest having someone that is friendly and smiles.
I do not trust anyone with trimming my hair, however was pleasantly surprised that they didn’t chop it all off like most salons.
Will definitely return.

I went to Nash several times, trying to give him a chance because of all the rave reviews. He is good with the Balayage, which seems to be his only trick. I found out that I have an autoimmune disease, so I couldn’t color my hair this last time. He was completely put off and almost offended that I just wanted a haircut. I was dealing with traumatic health news and he decided to throw a temper tantrum, because I wouldn’t pay a couple of hundred dollars to possibly lose more hair. He is way too expensive and unprofessional in a town with so many other hairstylists. I’ll pass on Urban Halo.

It was my first time to this establishment and DEFINITELY my LAST.
ANDRE took LESS THAN 9 MINUTES to absolutely RUIN my hair. my clear instructions were that i work for a bank and i need a medium haircut with conventional style. I was sent out of the establishment in less than 9 minutes with the smallest hair I have ever had on my head in the last 29 years since i was born.
if you cannot follow instructions, ask for them to be repeated. do not just ruin people’s hair.

New To DC Metro Area.
New to Halo.
New Super Happy Client.
From scheduling appt to leaving super happy and feeling good about myself.
Professional and Affordable!

I work in Ballston and as a frequent in Clarendon, let’s say I’ve passed by Urban Halo over 100 times. After going an «upscale salon» in Tysons Galleria for years and then having to go to a cheaper salon I decided to call Tysons back and find out who all had cut my perfect haircuts from 2005 – 2009. I went back and nothing was the same. Instead of perfect bobs, my hair was choppy and for a short haircut there was a LOT going on with it.
Last week I called Urban Halo and made an appointment with Nash. According to the Unilocal reviews, he was exactly what I needed. I went in on Wednesday, I was taken exactly at 5:30 (my appt time) and given an amazing wash by his assistant. Nash is all about building trust which I admire. After my haircut was done he said «go home and style it, etc. if you want more taken off come back». After taking my flat iron to it to see how long it was straightened, I asked him to take another inch+ off. Went back Friday, was taken again on time and my hair now is perfected. I found my hair guru and couldn’t be any happier. Thank you Nash for making me love my short hair again!

Great place. Kyle was able to determine my pretty vaguely expressed wishes and give me exactly what I wanted. The salon is chic and not stuffy, and the products are offered, not pushed. I have long light brown hair and got partial blonde highlights. Love it!

I absolutely love Urban Halo. I’ve been a pretty steady customer of Henry and Nash Noufal for more than a decade, going all the way back to when they were working out of the now mostly abandoned Landmark Mall. Henry, Nash, and everyone else on their staff who has worked on my hair has always done a wonderful job. Being the type of person who will suddenly decide to chop off their hair on a whim, it’s nice to have a salon I can rely on to do an excellent job. Last time I was there I mentioned that I was lazy about getting haircuts/​highlights. My stylist was very helpful, mentioning that there was a different type of highlight she could do so that I could procrastinate coming in for a longer period of time. The highlights turned out beautifully, and I was able to double my time between touch up appointments!
Urban Halo is located in the heart of Clarendon, so parking can be tricky (I walk). The décor is lovely; beautiful blue walls and a gorgeous chandelier. The staff is very friendly and full of helpful suggestions. They’ll always let you know what color/​style will look best on you if you’re unsure. Plus, they’ll always offer you beverages (coffee, tea, soda, water, or wine) while you’re waiting. The salon can be a bit pricy, but you absolutely get what you pay for. After all, life’s too short for bad haircuts.

It’s been 3 weeks since Nash has Balayage my hair. I paid over a hundred dollars for this hyped up salon to have my hair look like it’s been colored by a child, even worse it looks like a bird pooh’d on my head. Please save your money and go to someone with more experience.