Natural Motion by Liz

I have natural hair and got a silk press. Hair came out nice, service was pretty good as well. I was told by a fellow customer that if you call the main number to make an appointment, once you get the individual stylist’s contact info, make sure to follow up with them to ensure they know you’re on their book. When I got there, my stylist didn’t know I had an appointment, but did a good job of getting me in and out.

I hadn’t stepped into a hair shop in three years of being natural, and have never had a perm in my life. First thing I learned when I came to DC is to let the stylists know that your hair is not permed or they will have you looking foolish and lie saying they could do your hair. I went to Phantasia (spelling, sorry!) who LAID MY HAIR TO THE GODS! When I tell you that I left the hair shop looking flawless with healthy hair and full of confidence she was the key. I walked into my graduation the next day turning heads and hitting a hair flip. I appreciated the women in the shop and everything about the Georgia Ave. location. I even went back for a touch up a couple days later because it was raining in DC that week, and I still looked like she washed, deep conditioned, blow dried and re-​laid my hair. If you are natural and want to switch it up, check out your length, and need a nice trim this is the place and she is the one to go to!

Love this shop! They are so accommodating and it feels like family when you walk in. Tammy was great and literally got me in & out in 45 minutes. Great price of you want a quick shampoo and blowout.

I was actually on my way to the Dominican hair salon up the street and I’m so glad they were closed. Tammy took me as her last client without an appointment and very close to closing time. I was ohhh so thankful. She absolutely slayed my hair!
I have hair down to my lower back, i’m tender headed, and I’m natural. I tend to hate how people handle my hair but Tammy was gentle and did not waste any time. She took time to actually talk to me about what was going on with my hair. She knows her stuff honey! Her personality is so sweet and warming. I definitely would recommend her. I’m considering having her color my hair too.

Tammy is da bomb! She was professional and worked around my schedule to accommodate me. No hesitation. My hair came out beautifully. I am so happy I found her. Thank you Tammy! Anytime I am back in the DC area, I will be coming to you. I have already referred another friend to her. You rock!

Tammy, Tammy, Tammy! The hype is well worth it! Finally, a stylist that actually cares about healthy hair. I highly recommend Tammy for all my natural sisters. If your tired of Dominican blowouts try Tammy. She doesn’t fry your hair with the blow dryer and flat irons. Goodbye Dominican salons. Thank you Tammy! I

I saw Kia. She did a great job and took my fear of heat into consideration. The shop didnt smell of burnt hair like many do When you walk in. 4 stars bc of the price which seems to be the going rate here but its still sky high. $ 45 for a wash and blow out, $ 20 for a trim and $ 10 for a deep condition + tip. Way too much for me to come in regularily but ill be in every few months for a trim.

Visited for just a wash, deep condition, and trim. Kim did my hair and I was in and out relatively quickly, especially since I only needed a wash and trim. Docked a star because the receptionist wasn’t professional at all and even while trying to pay and leave she was on a personal call the whole time which made the process take more time than it should’ve. I’ll definitely be back again for my next trims

5 stars for Tammy, Styling Time, Prices and my Finished Style!
Yall…I couldn’t wait to write this review!!! I just moved to the area from Florida and desperately needed my hair done, but I am a hair snob and knew that I needed to do some research because there are 3 things that will make me give a stylist the stank eye:
1. Long wait times and over booking. I don’t play that game. Especially using the hair dryer to try to disguise it.
2. Scissor happy stylists
3. Hair that I have to rewash or restyle when I get home.
So I came on Unilocal and Tamara’s (Tammy) name appeared a few times and the reviewers pictures looked stylish so I trusted them. My appointment was for 4:30, but I showed up at 4. Tammy started on me immediately. She suggested I needed a clean up/​trim, she gave me tips on how to protect my ends with castor oil because I wear it in a bun after about a week when my hair gets flat, and she gave me a conditioner to soften my hair. Usually I like a good scrub when being shampooed, but my hair was clean and not itchy when finished so I was fine that she didn’t really scrub it more.
She also told me that pressing my hair plus going back curling it was killing my hair and that she only passes through once and curls it at the same time. I was thankful that she was so concerned about healthy hair because the smell of burnt hair in the salon initially scared me lol (it was from another stylist I think). She was finished in less than 1.5 hours and my hair looked freakin AMAZING!!! This was the best my hair has looked in a while and her styling skills + trim gave my hair style, body and movement. I just want to reiterate that I appreciate that she didn’t over book and worked with speed because when I was about 15 minutes away from home it began to snow. If she would’ve had me there all night or even 30min longer, I would’ve been one of the cars on the news stuck on the roads with an 8hr drive home.
Conclusion: Go to Tammy!

I got a full install. I came from VA to purchase the hair from Natural Motion. I told the person who sold me the hair that I’d just purchased bad weave last month and I was really looking for quality hair this time. She assured me if I purchased the hair from Natural Motion I would be happy and I would be able to reuse it at least 3 times.
I came in to have the weave installed which looked great for exactly one week. After which time the hair tangled up and shredded horribly. I was so shocked. I was forced to remove the hair after only two weeks. I would never purchase hair from there again.

I’ve been going to Tammy for over 2 years now and she has not only helped me gracefully transition to natural, but has my hair growing, stylish and manageable.
Hair has never been anything that I considered myself really «good at doing», so it’s always been important for me to find someone who truly understands hair to take care of it. Tammy has delivered in FULL. With sound advice on products, coloring, treatments she has never steered me wrong and I have come to trust her wholeheartedly with delivering on my «hair-​goals»
Tammy’s main claim is making hair healthy, since from there everything is achievable, and for my hair, as well as several friends who also regularly go to Tammy, nothing could be better.
I STRONGLY recommend her services.

Got my hair laid by KIM she did that lls I never had waves in my hair but she most definitely did the Damn thing will be going back to her on a regular 2 thumbs up from me love the staff as well
Nikki~~~

I had the pleasure of frequenting this shop biweekly while living in the DMV. Tammy was my stylist for about 2 years.
After moving to VA from OH and trying out a number of local stylists, I was ISO someone who would prioritize healthy hair while giving me a trendy style. When I first started going to Tammy, I had short hair and she rocked out cute cuts for me that showcased my healthy hair. After having a baby, I wanted a sew in that was easy to maintain. Tammy gave me long beautiful tresses that didn’t ruin my natural hair. One of her most respected qualities, is the great rapport she builds with her loyal clientele. Tammy genuinely cares about her clients and their hair. Now, she is not only a stylist but a friend as well.
It is without reservation that I recommend Tammy for your hair care needs. She is someone that you can trust with your hair.
As for the shop, it’s a welcoming environment with stylists that have worked together so long that they’re almost like family. They accept credit cards and the street parking is a godsend.

I love this salon the ladies were very nice friendly and warm. When asking if can be out by noon there was no problem. I thank you ladies for the care time and good energy you gave to two ladies that did not know what to do.
From Seattle
Teri

I would have given 5 stars but the professionalism of the receptionist really bothered me. The quality of the service and the product (hair) were exceptional. When I first walked in I was greeted by the male receptionist who called me Shante, I politely told him the pronunciation of my name and she proceeded to say, «Shante is in the book». So just because Shante is in the book, you are going to continue to call me Shante. Umm NO. I had an appointment at 11 am with Kim, the salon owner Ms. Liz who assured I was going to be in great hands. BUT Kim never showed up.
I was waiting until 11:30 after the male receptionist stated «he thought she was parking». After speaking with several stylists the receptionist decided to pass me along to another stylist. Phanatasia (spelling?) who is daughter of salon owner was friendly and excited to take on new clients. She asked me about my régime, hair, preferences and she was receptive to concerns. I have not been to a salon since I went natural about 3 years ago. I was no longer apprehensive but comforted about her knowledge and concern for me.
I received a shampoo, deep conditioner, trim and a press and curl totaling about $ 70 which was amazing for my wallet! I tipped her about $ 25. Phanatasia will be my go to going forward as I continue my natural hair journey.
Thank you Natural Motions!

Went here on a friends recommendation.
–Open on Sunday’s (+)
–Kendall was my stylist. He was super comfortable working with my hair. (My hair texture is naturally curly) I got a color and cut. This being my first time at this salon, he put all my concerns at ease.
I felt like he really listened when we initially talked before he got started on my hair. (Which was another plus… We CONVERSED about what I wanted, what he thought was best, reviewed color, cost, etc… He listened and executed.)
–I got exactly what I asked for and I’m am so excited !!
I will definitely be returning back to see him.

I am extremely pleased with Motions when my daughter Kayla started working here. The atmosphere is extremely positive and welcoming. My daughter Kayla is becoming an awesome Hairdresser! She is highly recommended!

My pouty 17 y.o. daughter who thinks she has more style than her mom (not so much), saw Tammy. In less than 3 hours for less than $ 50 bucks, Tammy did what I couldn’t do — leave her speechless. My daughter who thinks looking cool means not combing her hair and wearing loose crop shirts with mismatch shorts came out looking like a young Tamron Hall (NBC). Thx Tammy she will be back (but next time she’s paying)!

I hate to write such a low review because the receptionist and all the stylists were so nice to me. Unfortunately, I do not know where to start. I guess I will start with the actual style of my hair. I have natural hair and wanted it cut and styled naturally. The stylist did seem knowledgeable of natural hair, so I requested a heart shape fro. My hair was cut significantly, more than anticipated, but my hair will grow back, right? That is what I am telling myself and praying to God up above. The products she used in my hair last night left my hair, in particular the ends, VERY KNOTTY and BRITTLE-​y. My hair had no shine to it either. It felt like my hair was not even steamed and cut. :/
I went straight home to use my aloe vera juice/​oil/​conditioner/​water mix to treat my ends and Camille Rose Almond Jai Twisting Butter to give my hair moisture. Honestly, I do not think the salon will give me a refund and I am unsure if they would restyle it with my hair products.
On to the pricing, the receptionist told me a certain price on the phone and the beautician charged me double the amount. I should have asked the beautician the cost of everything before I let her touch my hair, so that we were on the same page. However, she was willing to take $ 15 dollars off the price. It was not a lot being taken off, since I paid $ 35 over the amount I thought I was going to initially pay. Thinking positively, it was something? Yes, it was and I politely accepted the deal.
Would I go there again? That I can not say. Most likely, no. At least not for my natural hair. Unless, I brought all my products for the stylist to use. :(

Tammy. That’s all you need to remember when you come here. She’s professional, efficient and does my hair in one hour (unheard of). I’m down right persnickety about me hair. So if I’m raving about a stylist, believe me they’re amazing. For the record, I’ve been natural 12 years, have 3b/​c curls, ridiculously thick hair past my shoulders (and heading down my back thanks to Tammys touch).
I started coming to her because the water here is so harsh on my hair. Okay okay and maybe I’m a bit more stressed than I used to be and I noticed my hair shedding… everywhere. Clearly my locks needed love and attention from a professional. I wanted my long mid back length hair back. I explained my goal to Tammy in July and in March it’s not only grown several inches but the shedding has stopped and the areas that were stressed have rebounded 100%.
Most importantly she doesn’t break my piggy bank. The salon takes credit cards (winning!) And she’s open on Sundays (usually with Dunkin donuts too). She responds to texts and both me and my hair are so happy she’s come into our life!