The Kinky Girl's Guide to DC Hair Salons
Curls. They're either the love of your life or the bane of your existence. Whether you want to go wild, tame them or just make them go away, be careful selecting your stylist. The Shirley Temple look was cute when you were five, but it doesn't look so hot in your 20s and 30s. One bad chop (cringe) can lead to months of damage control. If you're looking for a stylist savior, check out the following establishments. Suggestions more than welcome via the comments or the tipline.
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Watergate Salon and Spa
2532 Virginia Ave NW
Washington, DC 20037
How do you price excellence? At the Watergate Salon and Spa, it will cost you a pretty penny. But the cuts and Japanese straightening treatment at this luxurious spa …
are fantastic, and you'll leave feeling as pampered as a queen. (Photo) [link]
Fiddleheads Salon
1515 17th St NW
Washington, DC 20036
Finally, a salon for the curly girls. Fiddleheads, located in Dupont Circle, is one of the best places in town to get a great haircut and embrace your natural …
kinkiness. In the PG sense, that is. My inside source (read curly-haired college friend) tells me that Beth is the stylist to see. The salon also offers a variety of products for the corkscrew set. (Photo) [link]
