Vostyle

I had a great experience at VOSTYLE. Rick did a great job with keeping my length while removing my dead ends and adding a highlights and perfect touch up for my roots. My hair feels so much healthier, and has so much more body when I style it. I will definitely be back soon, and will tell my friends to do the same! Thank you Rick!;)

Most expensive haircut I’ve ever got. I’ve been to better places but it doesn’t cost me $ 70 for an easy haircut. Oh well at least she fixed my hair.

First visit for what I thought would be a simple hair shape up and brow threading before a week of events and formal receptions. I walked out after 2+ hours with hair about 6 inches too short and cuts on my face from the threading. I arrived a few minutes early for my appointment, and I was the only client in the salon. The receptionist (I thought) pointed me towards a chair to sit and wait, the assistant brought me a drink and awkwardly took me to the shampoo chair, after a really long wash she confusedly took me to a chair, looking around a bit puzzled as to who was cutting my hair.
The woman at the desk, apparently the owner/​stylist, came over, no one ever introduced themselves so I don’t know her name. She asked what I was thinking of, and I visually indicated that I would like a few inches (2 ish) taken off (my hair was about 4 inches below my shoulders) and my hair shaped up in to a long bob style, I told her that my last cut was high maintenance, and aggravated by poorly cut cowlicks. I clearly told her several times that I had to be able to put my hair into a ponytail, I showed her where the cowlicks were, and asked her to shape it up. She told me that with summer coming I should want a «lighter» style, and that I wouldn’t want to put it in a ponytail. I again told her that I had to be able to put it into a ponytail and that it needed to be low maintenance because it was going to be a busy summer. She made a face and began examining my hair. She looked at the cowlicks and showed me the necessary length I would need to avoid them, I again told her that was too short and that I needed to be able to pull it up. She arranged my hair getting ready to cut it, started at the back where I couldn’t see the length, and asked if I was ready, I again said «yes, but I need to be able to put it in a ponytail». She then proceeded to chop off my hair at the back of my head at jawline length, she then said to me «you won’t be able to put it all in a ponytail». She proceeded to cut it even shorter around my face, taking no fewer than 6 phone calls while cutting my hair. While she wasn’t on the phone the very nice and earnest woman who did the wash was hovering around sweeping up every hair that was cut off, frequently right at the feet of the stylist, leading the stylist to snap at her repeatedly to get away from her. It was obvious that she was trying to keep busy, perhaps she could have been tasked with answering the phones.
We moved on to drying, the stylist was apparently incapable of operating a blowdryer and brush at the same time, as she had the assistant hovering to hold the hair dryer for her, then getting annoyed with her when she didn’t anticipate every move, it was really awkward and inappropriate and I felt really awful for the assistant. Then half way through the stylist had to go do something else (’cause you know I was on her time line) and left the assistant to dry my hair for about 10 minutes, it was evident that she didn’t have a clue what she was doing, she just kind of patted my hair with a brush, then stopped for a minute or so, until her boss was back nearby so that it was obvious she was doing something, then started again, by then my hair was totally dry, and weirdly shaped. The stylist came back and finished, telling me that she was adding texture not taking off any more length, I was visibly annoyed, then she told me that she was right about the length and it looked great.
I was furious, and exhausted, it had been nearly 2 hours at this point, but I had an event to get to and no time to stop anywhere else to get my brows done, so I followed the assistant into the waxing/​threading room where she spent several minutes cleaning up the toys and other assorted items that the stylist’s daughter had spewed around the room when she was lounging on the treatment bed. I regularly get my brows threaded in MI, where it smarts, but doesn’t hurt, this was a painful and not very good looking job, it was just getting worse, so I told her they were fine and I was done, she told me she wasn’t finished and proceeded to do other parts of my face while I told her it wasn’t necessary, she then cut me with the string as she attempted to thread other places on my face. When I got home I realized that my brows were totally uneven on the ends from where she had continued to thread, thank god for brow pencil!
All told, it was an infuriating experience, that lasted well over 2 hours, with not one but two employees completely disregarding my requests as a customer! The result is a cut that looks ok now, but will look awful in about 2 weeks, doesn’t suit my needs at all (it’s a lot like the mom haircut from the recent SNL sketch), is too short to go into a ponytail, or be pulled back at all and which is going to need to be fixed by my normal stylist when I return home, as well as cuts and raw spots on my face during a week when I have to wear makeup daily. Avoid this place and its rude management!

I’ve gone three times to get my hair cut, highlighted and deep conditioned. I make my appointments with Samile and have always been pleased.

Walked in the door with hair that another hair dresser messed up! Completely a mess blonde everywhere and a horrible cut… Samile corrected it all and did an amazing job! She actually started working on me within 15 minutes of arrival with no appointment she made me feel comfortable and offered me wine as I was getting my hair fixed. She made me look like a whole new person with the cut and color I originally wanted from the start! I highly recommend Samile and her services she is very talented at what she does! I will definitely be back and the pricing is fair as well.

I went to Vostyle to dye my hair a brown ombré color. My hair is past my elbows and very very thick so I knew it would take a long time but I wan’t sure what kind of an appointment to request. Samile agreed to see me the same day since I told her it would just be a hair color appointment. When I got there, She and her assistant were very friendly and the shampoo job was relaxing. When I told her the way that I wanted my hair, she said she would have to treat it to neutralize the color first. Samile and her assistant stayed OVER 4 HOURS after the salon’s closing time to help get my hair ready for my senior portraits. Five months later, the color still looks great and I plan to see Samile again soon :)

I went to VoStyle first for a haircut, which I was pleased with and then for a keratin treatment — both with Samile. I was told it was either «organic/​formaldehyde-​free/​the most natural one» out there (some variation of that) so would not damage my hair. I explained fully that I had 2 keratin treatments prior to the one I was hoping to have (in October of last year), & they said that was enough time. I also specifically asked if my curl pattern would remain like my last keratin treatment, and they said «yes» and that all it would do is get rid of frizz and soften my curl. Lastly, they told me that — unlike other keratin treatments — it could be washed out the same day.
I got the treatment at the beginning of July and I realized that my hair was not shampoo’d out, so Samile told me that I could wash it out the next day. I purchased a keratin shampoo, conditioner & spray treatment. When I washed my hair, it was pin straight — completely dead, flat, straight. There was the slightest curl on one side of my head, and I honestly freaked out. I contacted them, and they responded promptly, had me come in and did something (not sure what) that was supposed to take out the treatment partially. When I came in, they told me that «this had never happened to anyone before» and basically blamed my hair for it; they said my hair was «so thin» and that’s why. In hindsight, if my hair was «so thin» (which it is not thin; it is medium texture and did perfectly great with 2 previous non-​organic w/​formaldehyde treatments), then they should not have done the treatment OR done a test spot first. In spite of all of this, I bought a volumizing foam per their suggestion (total hair prod
Although a partial wave returned to a few pieces, my hair — almost 3 full months after — looks like I had a Japanese hair straightening treatment and is growing out just like it (curl up top, straight after). When my hair dries without my blow drying (which previously was the benefit of getting a keratin treatment) my hair look completely flat, greasy and just awkward looking, and in order for me to get it to look even remotely «normal,» I have to use

Recently, we moved to the Ballston area and I knew I’d have to find a new stylist. I tried VoStyle and I’m completely satisfied. For a men’s cut, it’s well worth the time and money spent to look good. From the greeting, to shampooing, the cut and payment, this salon has the experience down. Thank you, Rami and Luciano! I’ll be back.

Pecfect salon people are so wonderful i can wait to come back … you will not regret your self to come here. the attention is so good they give you ideas and whats can work better to your hair

My experience at Vostyle wasn’t stellar but it also wasn’t terrible — but definetly not worth the $ 70 I paid for the haircut (apparently that included a first time discount!). I decided to try Vostyle after I started a new job in Ballston and was struggling to get an appointment after work at the salon I usually frequent in DC. I had an appointment for 5:30pm which I made on their website (really loved the easy scheduling) and I got there 15 minutes early. The gal who was going to cut my hair (I believe she was the owner) was «finishing up someone else» and I was early so it wasn’t that big a deal for me to wait. One of the assistants was very kind and brought me water and a pillow to use in their very comfy waiting chairs and so I got cozy with a magazine for my 15 minute wait.
But then 30 minutes later (so now 15 minutes after my appointment time) she is still working on this other person’s hair and meanwhile two walk ins had come in and had their hair washed by her assistants and were sitting in chairs ready to be styled. Normally this sort of thing doesn’t both me — going to the salon is a relaxing experience so why rush? But I needed to be in DC for a friend’s birthday in an hour and 15 minutes and I still hadn’t been taken care of. Finally she asks her assistant to wash my hair. It was an anti-​climactic experience to say the least. I have very short hair, but its thick, and the woman at the shampoo station seemed afraid to actually touch my roots — she mostly rubbed shampoo around on the top of my head, rather than actually working it through my hair.
When we finally got to the haircut things seemed to go smoothly. The woman cutting my hair was confident and fixed some crooked bangs that had been an experiment in self trimming (poor life choice) and I am satisfied with the work she did. Nothing to write home about but it looked good and clean (and even bangs!). However during the cur, she left to go to the counter once or twice to help people pay — I am not sure why the other 3 people working there couldn’t do it. Again, usually wouldn’t bother me but I was on a time crunch. I have a pixy haircut so when I go in to the salon, it’s just to clean up the shag and mullet tendencies that happen after a few months. Needless to say — it was not a complicated job. But I was happy with it. But then I got to the counter and was charged $ 70 — seriously??? On the website, it advertises women’s haircuts at «$ 50+» and do to the relatively simple nature of what I wanted, I was expecting to be way closer to that $ 50 mark. And again, I would like to point out that this $ 70 (plus tip) was apparently with a discount. I have had cheaper haircuts in DC and those places get expensive. It cost me half that when I first chopped off my long locks and went pixy.
I am sorry to say it, but I do not plan on returning to Vostyle for future cuts, if only for the exorbitant prices. Again, the service is not bad, but it is not worth the excess in cost.

Just got the best haircut of my life, and I’m 50+, Rami is amazing. I have short curly hair, that is very corse a stylists nightmare. I came out like I just had a new turn on life. My daughter also curly but long, had a keratin treatment, life changing for both of us. Thank you Rami, we’ll be back. After your cut grab lunch at Ravi kabobs. the end to a perfect day

I couldn’t be happier with this salon! Rami took my hair from a straw-​like mess to silky smooth. I am now proud to flaunt my hair and I am so glad that I’ve found my forever salon! I highly recommend coming here if you want to truly be proud of your hair.

I wish I could give VOstyle zero stars. I recently purchased a Living Social voucher for $ 180 Keratin treatment at this salon. On the voucher, it mentioned that there may be additional charges for extra-​long or thick hair. I have had at least seven prior Keratin treatments in NYC (each time, after purchasing a voucher from Lifebooker, Living Social or Groupon) and have NEVER EVER been charged an extra fee. My hair is shoulder-​length and the thickness isn’t terrible but it’s thick enough to require a Keratin treatment in humid DC.
Anyway…you can see where this is heading. I arrived at the studio yesterday, on time for my appointment. The salon was full of stylists but I was the only customer. I was told to sit down and I waited and waited until the stylist showed up, at least 10 minutes late, with her young daughter. She did not apologize for being late. Instead, she began to touch my hair as I had some disease and was incredulous when I told her I’d had Keratin treatments before. Of course, she may have been distracted by her young daughter, who kept interrupting as she and I spoke. Finally, she told me that she would have to charge me extra money based on the length and thickness of my hair. I told her that this was ridiculous — that my hair is not long and that keratin treatment is, by definition, for people with thick hair. She told me that the $ 180 cost is typically for people with chin length hair (!) and that my hair is very thick. I told her I wasn’t going to pay any additional money and she told me that I should take my Living Social voucher elsewhere. The manager agreed with HER. They both had terrible attitudes.
I told them both that their level of customer service is probably why there were no other customers at the salon (on a Thursday afternoon after work hours)!
I called Living Social and they agreed with me that the salon was wrong. They refunded me the entire value of my voucher (even thought I was past the refund period) plus an extra $ 20 credit.
DO NOT GO TO THIS SALON!!!

I wish there wasn’t even a star to give … Samil ruined my hair color and cut !!! Awful awful experience … AnD to think all I went in for was my roots and a trim and ended up with orange hair and a chopped butch hair cut I was there over 4 hours for her to try n fix it! I walked out crying … Think about it

I may be one of the easiest customers to please, but poor attitude does not go far with me. It was my first visit to the salon and while I am not from the area any and every salon I have ever been to includes a wash, cut, and style. Apparently not here. They will wash & cut your hair, but if you want any kind of style whether it be just straightened or want some curl in your hair they will charge you $ 80+ which I think is absurd. Again I’m not from the area, but I have had numerous haircuts MUCH better than this for $ 50. Very bad experience and I won’t be back. Not to mention the woman had a demeaning attitude toward clientele.

This salon is amazing. I have been seeing Rami for quite some time and have followed him to many different salons because he is just that good. He has done everything from my color, cut and keratin treatment and my hair always looks amazing. I would highly suggest going to see Rami for all of your hair care needs.
This salon is convenient, easy to schedule an appointment and I can guarantee you are going to look better when you walked out than when you walking in.
Thanks Rami for always making me look great!

Today I had an appointment with Samile, she is the manager, I needed her help in changing my hair color and getting a new look. I always had long hair all my life and was afraid to make changes. She really helped me in soothing my worries and really gave me an amazing hair cut… I love it. This was my second visit to V Style and every time I go I really enjoy my experience there. I recommended this place to my sister and Rami did a great job by giving her highlights that gave her a younger fresher look.
The place is very clean and professional, relaxing music and wonderful customer service, and I did not see any kids running around on both of my visits, on the contrary all I saw is a great service and very talented people.
I highly recommend this place, you won’t regret it

I just moved to the area and finding a new hair salon/​hair stylist was a chore (and a concern) until a wonderful friend recommended VoStyle and stylist Rami. Yesterday I went for my first appointment and I am sooooooo excited! Not only the Salon is spacious, clean, and relaxing but I think I found my «dream» hair stylist. Rami was not a talkative type (one criteria I look for in a hair stylist) and extremely talented. He handled my hair just right and made absolutely make sense recommendations. I came on time and was services right on time as well which another criteria I look for; punctuality during this busy life!
Overall, I love both the salon and the hairstylist and I am definitely going back, ONCE A MONTH at least.
P. S. Did I mention the salon is metro accessible right around Ballaston metro station which is yet another BIG plus

I have been a regular client of Rami’s for a little over a year now. I got stuck with him after he fixed the terrible job that was done by my previous stylist. I usually just sit in the chair and without providing him with much direction, Rami does his magic. I have to notice that my hair is — i would say — not perfect. At all :) But Rami makes it look fabulous. And the highlights color is just perfect.
The only con is that since he moved to Vostyle it became a little pricey — $ 195 for a partial highlights and a haircut, but i would rather overpay a little and be happy with my hair.

I came here after I bought a Groupon for a single-​process color. My big dreams and aspirations included my hip length dark brown hair with highlights to become a gorgeous shade of bright (almost fire engine) red all for the price of the Groupon. Well, that rarely ever happens and I’ve accepted the fact that no one is going to do my hair for $ 50. There’s just too damn much of it.
I dont think you understand: I am a hairdresser’s worst nightmare. I’ve box dyed, had highlights, color on top of color and I never have any clue when any of that happened.
Enter Rami: Who I am convinced is a mystical genie of all things hair.
He took my hair from brown to light, fire engine red WITHOUT bleach in under 3 hours and with minimal to no damage to my locks. In fact, it feels healthier. I am so amazed and SO SO happy.
Did I get it all for the low, low price of a $ 50 groupon? No. But here’s the thing: Rami worked with me and my budget so that I was satisfied with my color AND my price. He didn’t have to do that, and I think it says a lot about the pride he takes in his work and his salon.
I felt so good after, I went out and got TONS of compliments. Good thing Rami handed me a stack of his business cards! I’m so excited to say that I have found my permanent hairdresser in Arlington.