Salon Virage

Back for my second cut with Fadi and this one is even better than the «repair cut» he gave me before. I love my hair! He is such a pro you hardly know your hair is being cut. I showed him what I thought I wanted and he made a couple of suggestions which seemed very reasonable and he was right. I highly recommend Fadi.

Based on reviews and a recommendation from a friend, I booked an appointment with Fadi.
I arrived on time, and had to wait a while for him. When he finally got to me (and that’s indeed what it felt like), he told me not to say anything; he put his fingers through my hair, played with it, and said «Okay. I know what I’m going to do.» Then he sent me off to get shampooed by someone else. I did interrupt him to at least mention some common pitfalls when cutting my extremely thick hair (he didn’t care), and to discuss the length (which we mutually agreed on).
I came back to a different chair, and he had someone else comb out my hair while he was cutting someone else’s hair. When he finally got to me, he started cutting, all the while speaking in a different language to one of his co-​workers. As an introvert, it was kind of nice that I didn’t have to make chit-​chat… but at the same time I would have liked to have provided more (ANY) input as to the cut and style that I wanted.
He semi-​finished, and had yet another person blow dry my hair while he cut someone else’s hair. Then he came back to me when my hair was dry, and cut it more.
When I checked out, the tip had to be cash put into a secret envelop. Kinda weird.
Overall, I was very put off by Fadi’s alloofness and lack of attention to me as a human. It was as if I was a personless wig. For this reason, I won’t go back.
The cut was much shorter than we had agreed to. The style did not match what I needed, as he had committed the pitfalls I had mentioned at the beginning of my appointment.
It was a disappointing experience. It has been several (4 – 5?) months since then, and I wanted to come back and share this review here. For the first couple months, my hair was in a (very short) ponytail every day, because it looked so terrible on me. Now that it’s grown out quite a bit, I can wear it down… and am looking for a different hair stylist.

I moved to the area recently and went to the salon and specifically to Fadi based on the great online reviews. I left very, very underwhelmed. Not only was the cut mediocre (and didn’t look like the picture I had shown), Fadi was socially awkward and, frankly, downright unfriendly. I may give another stylist at the salon a try in the future just because I live so close, but won’t be back to Fadi.

I love this place!!! I feel like I finally found «MY» salon after living here for 9 years and trying many many places in the area! Sam has been amazing for my hair after damage that had been done from another salon nearby. The staff is super friendly & the prices are exceptional especially for this area. I highly recommend them for everything from blowouts to highlights! … Ps they also have nice new massage chairs at the hair washing stations… Bonus!!!

Finally found my hairstylist !! Fadi took care of me, of my hair, advise me and give on of the best color/​haircut.

Great place! I came from out of town to visit the family during the Holidays, and was treated so well by Sam. I only wanted something simple done, but came out looking amazing. Felt so comfortable. If you’re going to make an appointment, definitely make one with Sam — will definitely be visiting him again when I’m back in town.

After reading all of the great reviews, I was excited to try this place out, but I was really disappointed. Sam only looked at me for a few seconds before someone else washed my hair, so he really didn’t have any idea how I normally style it. The haircut itself took less than 10 minutes, and then he spent a lot of time blow drying it. I had to return the next week to have it fixed because the layers were very uneven. He cut my hair as though I part it in the middle, but I part in on the side. If he had taken the time to look at me or talk to me, he would have known this. I felt bad going back to have it fixed, but I paid a lot of money for this haircut. I was even charged extra on top of the base price, which seemed excessive for a 10 minute hair cut. He actually argued with me when I went back about how the layers were even if I would part my hair in the middle. But I never do that, so why would I want it cut that way? The length of each side didn’t match, but I didn’t want to go back a 3^rd time. Luckily I have found a new salon that takes a lot more time to observe and listen now.

After reading other reviews, I decided to make an appointment with Fadi. Let me tell you, I was not disappointed! As soon as I sat down, he thoroughly examined my hair and was able point out some of the things he could improve upon. With his advice, we picked a beautiful brown color to compliment by skin tone and eye color a bit better. He also shaped my hair perfectly. He worked at a fast pace, explaining each step, and even added in some tips and tricks along the way. I have two pain-​in-​the-​tush «cowlicks» in my bang area, and without me having to point it out, he noticed and showed me how to tame them.
Aside from Fadi, the whole staff, from the receptionist to the shampooers, were professional, friendly, and very accommodating. It’s a high-​end salon experience without the usual «snooty» or pretentious atmosphere. Plus, the music rocks. ;-)

After a disappointing experience with a famous and expensive hair salon in Tysons corner called Claude M, a friend recommended I see Fadi and boy, I was very pleased and knew the moment I sat on his chair, I was at the right salon with the right stylist! I have been to SV 3 x now and Fadi has consistently cut my hair the way I want it cut. Just one look and Fadi knows what would best suit the shape of your face, he listens and also will honestly tell you if what you have in mind will or will not work for you. I appreciate this man, he is a gift to all the women who are looking to spice things up. Women, listen to me, he’s our man! Go try him out yourself and I promise you — you will be very pleased at the results. He’s brought sexy back! Thank you Fadi!

Hair –it comes and goes but let’s face it your stylist has real skill and can make you drop dead gorgeous… or not. Sam is the man, personable and takes the time to look, listen and then suggest style changes. Sam cropped my hair from my bad grown out mullet to a cute short cut. Love it zero maintenance. Went back two weeks later for a color update. I’m now sporting my chocolate expresso do. Love it too!
I haven’t been to the other stylists but from what I witnessed they are all talented and every man and woman walked out looking like a 10!
Sam is my man!

I have been coming to Salon Virage for years and I have never been disappointed. Lauren is my girl and she works her magic every time! Abeer is a sweetheart and does a fantastic eyebrow threading. Every one here has been great over the years and I don’t have a single negative thing to say. They get better and better all the time by always improving and looking to serve their customers well. Before coming to this salon, I never got as many compliments on my hair as I do now.
To the people whose reviews aren’t stellar — consider having an open mind. The majority of people love this place and they have a steady and loyal client base that keep coming. That alone shows you the caliber of this business. Stop drinking the haterade — it’s only hair, it grows back!

I recently moved from Chicago where I had an amazing hairstylist… after a few unsuccessful attempts at finding a decent replacement in DC I stumbled upon Sam at Salon Virage. He is amazing, really listens to what you want and is always upbeat… his coloring is superb and has helped with the transition to DC area:)

The other day, I walked to the UPS store and came across this Salon — it was full around 5 pm so I decided to make an appt for the next day. I was desperately in need of a haircut.
I had to change my appt time a couple of times and the phone host was so nice and friendly. They were really accommodating! On the day of my haircut, I was going to a black tie event that night so I let my stylist, Fadi, know. He started by looking at my hair type and he actually knew exactly what I wanted before I could even say anything.
I had a grown out LOB (Long bob… straight across, no layers) that I HATED. I have fine hair, and it just looked so flat and lifeless. He asked about the length (which I wanted to keep) and I told him I just want more movement and body. I was shocked when said, «we can’t add too many layers as it will thin the ends»…YES! I’ve been trying to explain this stylists for years, and they always thin out the ends too much with layers.
He worked really swiftly and did a beautiful layered cut for me. He then added some volumizing product and round brushed my blow out. He suggested we add some hair straightener curls since I was going out for a big night. I was all for it! It took a total of 45 mins for the wash, haircut, and style. I was so impressed and the style held all night… that never usually happens.
I will definitely be back to see Fadi and get another haircut and possibly just a blowout sometime. Their prices are super reasonable — it was $ 60 dollars for the whole shabang. Highly recommend, thanks Fadi!

I love this hair salon. My hairdresser was great. Just one thing, I wish they update the address on Groupon, because I couldn’t find it in GPS. It took me for awhile to get there. Otherwise the service and people there are outstanding!

I got a cut and partial highlights today with Sam and I normally don’t write reviews, but he was awesome! Very easy to talk to and very knowledgeable, you could tell he knew what he was doing. Best highlights I have ever had and I am super picky when it comes to my highlights! Highly recommend Sam, will definitely be coming back :)

My wife was more comfortable with Sam than with anyone else. He worked with her to understand exactly what she wanted and to make sure that she understood exactly what he was going to do. Not only did he listen to what she wanted, he also helped her make the right decisions for her hair type and look. Sam even fixed color and highlight issues from other salons and put my wife on a regimen to repair her damaged hair that has made her hair softer and fuller than ever. She had an ombré style that looked like two wigs sewn together. Sam was able to blend the color and make it flow so well it looks as if that is how it grows naturally.
The entire staff at the salon is extremely friendly and confident, and with stylists like Sam, there is no doubt where the confidence comes from. The prices are reasonable and honestly, coming from the person paying, the prices are low for the quality of work you will receive. Best highlights and color ever. Strongest hair ever. Best stylist ever. Sam is your guy.
Khalid A.

5-​stars for Sam! I was extremely happy with my highlights, treatment, cut and blow-​dry! He treated me like I was his mom! He took his time consulting with me on my hair and best style for me. He really listened to me and had great suggestions. He gave me a really «re-​freshed» style that even my picky husband liked!
When I arrived, I was pleasantly greeted by the staff and offered something to drink! The salon is well appointed and very, very clean. Everything was great and everyone was extremely nice. Highly recommend! Thanks so much! JAK

I can’t thank Sam enough for my layered haircut that I got this afternoon! I found out about Salon Virage through Unilocal with no particular stylist in mind, but it must have been God’s will to match me with the sweet and talented Sam.
Began with a quick and to the point consultation with Sam. Next, a pleasant and pain free (unlike other salons who’ve made me feel their wrath through a rough head massage) shampoo and wash by another employee. Finally, the cutting and styling. The whole process took 45 mins.
Cost: $ 44 (after 20% discount as a first timer)
I love my hair and am so happy! I can’t wait to recommend this salon and Sam to my friends and family. I will return again! :)

Due to recent life events, I had to «cheat» on my normal stylist and happened upon Virage. Sam fixed my horrific mess of hair (again, due to life events, my hair had taken a backseat… in fact, it didn’t even make it in the car…). I love my cut and received high compliments from my friends. I love my style so much that I hesitate to ever wash my hair again because Sam styled it so cute! I would recommend for a great cut and pleasant experience.
OH– and a shout out to reception. When I walked in, she was dealing with a really annoying customer who was asking insanely ridiculous questions about the pricing of some products. Look, lady, the prices are set as they are, this is not some bizarre in which you barter or haggle. Just pay the extra $ 4 for a better product. Sheesh. Reception was really nice to this lady, and that couldn’t have been easy.

I was a bridesmaid in a wedding recently and decided to get a wash, blow-​dry, and style because I found out that the other bridesmaids were getting their hair done and didn’t want to be the odd one out.
I called Salon Virage the day before and they were able to accommodate me which I appreciate. However, I was very unimpressed by my experience. I’ve been to Dry Bar and other boutique salons before and had a much better experience for less money. The wash I received was a joke. I think it might have been one minute total with no head massage. Then, I had to clarify that I wanted blow dry and style even though that was what I requested on the phone. The blow dry was pretty much what I would have done myself at home… there was no using a round brush and blow drying separate segments, just blowing the hair around. I assumed that the «style» portion of wash, blow dry and style would include the use of a curling iron but I was actually charged $ 10 extra for this (something they did not mention to me beforehand).
I was not happy with how my hair looked at the end of the session though I was told the curls would look better when they fall out as time passed. I ended up fixing the hair myself before the wedding… luckily I wasn’t the bride so it didn’t really matter.
After a 20% off coupon for an initial visit I ended up spending over $ 40 for something I could have done at home in the same amount of time. Le sigh.