My name is Leah and I live in a very trendy part of Washington DC. The Salon I used to go to closed (out of business) So i had to find an Amazing salon fast ! I started going down your list and they were mostly booked for 5 to 6 weeks. I called a girlfriend of mine who I trust and it also helps her credibility that she does model work (print ads). She told me about this salon that she discovered called Alchemy Salon in Silver Spring MD. She recommended that I go to Roxi at Alchemy. She said that Roxi is an amazing stylist and a true master at coloring hair ! Well after that review I had to go. I called the salon and just my luck she also was booked for 6 weeks. I asked the receptionist could she please put me on a waiting list. I hung up the phone and was about to call my girlfriend up and find out if she could recommend anyone else. I then received a call and it was Alchemy Salon in Silver Spring, YES they had a cancellation !!!! The following day. I took it. I walked in about 10 minutes early just to look around. People talk about love at first sight when they meet the right man, well I got that feeling when I walked in Alchemy Salon. The atmosphere, the vibe just gave me such a feeling of ease and energy ! The salon served tea and cookies, that was a good surprise, not what i was used to from my former DC salon. I hated the parking in DC and Bethesda salons. Searching for parking in those two congested areas before my appointment at a salon in DC or Bethesda just made me tense and upset. That's not the case with Alchemy's location...great parking. Yes i did see the Starbucks 3 doors down from Alchemy but I wanted to try their tea. It was so well displayed that it caught my eye. I was not disappointed. The receptionist told me that they feature different teas throughout the week. Nice. I was guided back to Roxi's area and she is such a sweet down to earth and caring person. We instantly clicked and to my surprise She was the OWNER ! I congratulated her on such a Inspiring Salon. I asked for a hair cut, color and highlight. When she was done my jaw dropped. I was so unbelievably happy that i had to hug her. The whole experience started with this amazing shampoo. The salon had these wash bowls that the chairs reclined and massaged your body while you received this calming/relaxing shampoo. And the final product, made me feel like I was a model ! I recommend this salon to everyone I have tried many salons in Georgetown DC, Manhattan NY and this salon is in my top 3..