Nolas Salon

I’ve been a hair (Charles) and nail (various) customer for about a decade now. There’s a reason I keep going back — great service and always made to feel welcome. While expensive, the prices are the same as other higher-​end salons in NoVa. I’d recommend this salon.

I got a Groupon deal for their gel manicure and ended up getting a pedicure in the process. I had to wait about 15 minutes which was a little frustrating, but I had time, so it wasn’t too bad.
My nail technician was very meticulous with my nails and took her time to make sure they looked good, which I greatly appreciate. I am very happy with my nails!

Bad experience. Used a Groupon and requested stylist who had good review. My hair is honestly botched. It looks decent when it’s down, but when it’s up in a ponytail there is like one short layer in the back like I have a rat’s tail all around my head. Not cute. I wish that if people are unsure about how to do a certain cut they would just say it’s not their speciality. There’s really nothing that can be done to fix this other than let it grow out. It’s truly annoying that I cannot put it up in a normal ponytail because of this one layer of hair that was cut so short. :(

I called ahead to ask if I could make an appointment and mentioned that I would be purchasing a Groupon. The receptionist told me not to purchase the Groupon, but that they would honor the deal anyways without it.
The woman who shampooed my hair tried to tell me about her personal side business of doing massages and told me she would give me a deal– it didn’t make me feel comfortable since she was whispering about it so the other employees wouldn’t overhear.
My stylist was nice and a good conversationalist, but she cut my hair WAY shorter than I asked. Additionally, my haircut was very uneven and did not frame my face well. It became a lot more apparent that it was different lengths on each side after I took a shower that evening.
I ended up going to a different salon to repair the damage– I wasn’t going to go back and have someone else at Nolas try to fix it!

Got a great pedicure here but away overpriced for a «Dead Sea pedi». I had a groupon but the original price for that pedi was $ 55. Good service but still…

BEWARE. This place is ridiculous. I came in with a groupon to get a hair cut and they CHARGED me $ 15 extra because my hair was «long.» My hair is straight, normal texture, and about chest length. Cutting an inch and a half off is the same on all hair lengths. To CHARGE EXTRA because your hair is long when you’re getting a HAIR CUT is absurd. Terrible salon. What a shame too because I was going to purchase product/​come back for highlights, now I am NEVER going back there and I will make sure no one I know does either.

Overall they did a good job and the hairstylist was very nice. My problem with this place is that I went in with a groupon for a wash, cut and blow dry and they charged me $ 10 extra because my hair was long. I didn’t argue with the manager because she was very rude and it wasn’t worth my time but I would not go back. Very greedy manager.

I have been here twice so far. I’ve had great experiences both times. I had two different hair cuts with two different stylists and really liked how they turned out. Shinee was fabulous. I also had a regular manicure done and was very satisfied. Will be back for sure. Check for groupons too!

So this is our first time here, mom came for a haircut and she got help by Heba. A sweet girl and she did a really nice job. Jeda did an awesome job with my pedicure and manicure, i would recommend her!

I moved to the area from Florida in 2007. One of the scariest aspects of moving was finding a hair stylist! :) A Florida friend’s cousin lived in Arlington and I called her and she suggested Nolas Salon. Eight years later, Charles Sorg is still highlighting, low-​lighting and cutting my hair. When I deployed as a Government civilian to Afghanistan, Charles took the time to show me how to do my own hair and even how to cut my bangs :) He ordered what I would need and I was set for 15 months. Charles is receptive to new ideas and always listens and makes suggestions on how to achieve a new look, if that’s what I want. In 8 years, I’ve never walked out feeling anything less than great. Oh, and Charles is funny and has a great personality so getting my hair done is fun.
The salon has fabulous services and offers more today than they did in 2007. From eyelashes to nails to eyebrows to toes, they’re able to take care of you. They’re also open seven days a week which is awesome and the staff is super sweet. Plus, they have snacks, coffee and even wine :) Who doesn’t like a happy hour haircut? But, seriously as I look to potentially move up to 20 miles south, I know I will still make the trek to Clarendon. Finding a great hair stylist, at an awesome salon is never easy and that’s why I don’t plan on breaking up with Charles and Nolas anytime soon.

I put off cutting my naturally curly (Type 3A, very fine) hair for a good 10 years because I wasn’t sure who to trust with it. It had turned into a stringy disaster. Nolas was recommended to me by a curly friend. The stylist she suggested has since moved away, so I took an appointment for a «Deva Cut» with Osy. I’m sure I was her last cut of the day, but Osy never made me feel rushed. The cut was done dry, section by section, curl by curl, then washed, styled, and touched up. I was her one and only client (no interruptions), and she also did my shampoo. I walked out with JUST what I asked for. Thanks, Osy — I’ll send my curly friends to you!
UPDATE: Not even 24 hours later, I’ve been asked, «Who does your hair?» and gave her your referral card, Osy. :)

I went to get a gel manicure today with my Groupon and the service was very good. Nail Technician Nina was very good at what she was doing. I would definitely go back if they aren’t that far.

Absolutely HORRIBLE! I booked 2 appointments, for my mother and I to have mani’s together.
1^st– they wouldn’t let us sit next to each other cause the techs didn’t want to move? Seriously? How ridiculous can you be? Let’s also keep in mind NO ONE WAS THERE… so it wasn’t a space issue, it was just flat out RUDE and LAZY!
2^nd– when i called to get the special promo they have, the lady was as sweet and can be and said no problem. I went to pay and «oh yeah, that’s not available» and paid more
3^rd– when a client asks you to make your nails shaped ROUND, that doesn’t mean ONE nail, i shouldn’t have to tell you and point out every single nail to shape them round. I’ve NEVER had this experience.
4^th– when i asked for my nails to be just cleaned from underneath, the lady hands me the tool to do it myself and i looked at her and said «SERIOUSLY?» and she then took it back and did it.
ZERO STARS! Rude and unprofessional … do NOT bother with this place.

Very unsatisfied.
I bought a groupon for gel manicure, when I arrived, they did not use it, instead she gave me acrylic and wanted to charge me extra 55 $. She lied me about the price, I did not like my nail as well. Never again

Had a great gel manicure today with Mandy. She took her time with my ridiculously short nails which must have been really tough for her to file. My time there was very relaxing & I really like the orange-​y red frosted gel polish I chose.
I had a Groupon & had no problems using it (in the end). When I called to make the appointment, they said they preferred I show them the Groupon on my cell phone instead of printing it out, because «it’s easier» for them. I do not have a smart phone so I advised them that I printed it out & I asked, can I still make an appointment? They said yes so I was relieved. But because of that, I will most likely not buy another Groupon for this merchant.

Nola’s is a cute full-​service salon tucked behind Origins in Clarendon’s Market Common.
The salon: very clean and very professional. Great customer service at the front desk. Always cheerful, and always professional.
The services: I have only gone here for nail services. Manicures/​pedicures here are top notch! Really comfortable pedicure chairs, with a lot of magazines to read. I believe their are only 4 pedicure chairs total, so the environment is more quiet and serene than the factory-​line type pedicure places. I can actually relax and unwind here. They have multiple types of pedicures to choose from, from basic to deluxe spa-​type service. Many polishes to choose from, too, including basic, gel, etc.
As for nail technicians: I always book my appointment with Zaya, and she is amazing! Very professional, with an incredible attention to detail in her work. She takes pride in her mani/​pedis. My nails always look amazing after seeing Zaya, and my mani/​pedis (even with regular polish) last a long time. She works quickly and efficiently, but still manages to indulge me (yay hand and foot massages!) and always delivers great results.
I would recommend Nola’s, and I will return!

BE AWARE of the GREEDY MANAGER!
So I bought a haircut groupon and thought I I would try this Salon as I’m new to the area, and hopefully find a place where I could be a regular.
I took an appointment with Jade and when I arrived I was interviewed by the manager. The manager wanted to check the groupon first, and took my phone checking the voucher. Then, she said she needs to redeem it, so she went away with my phone and started talking to another customer, which made me very uncomfortable. I finally get my phone back from the manager.
Then, my hairstylist came with a big smile, she greeted me and asked me to follow her. Jade was very nice and sweet. I have long hair, so I asked her to give me a haircut without taking off a lot from my hair. While I was showing the stylist pictures of the haircut I want, the nasty manager came back telling me that I needed to pay 15 dollars extra because I have long hair. At that point I was just upset, so I asked her to prove it. She brought the groupon voucher that clearly states 15 dollars extra for long hair if you are getting highlights. Well, I wasn’t! I was getting a haircut. The greedy manager couldn’t argue anymore and left. I was soo upset. How could anyone treat a first time customer like that?!
Anyhow, I was very pleased with the hairstylist’s work. She was very professional and sweet. But, would I go back? Absolutely not! The manager made me feel very uncomfortable. Hopefully if Jade has her own Salon, or if they get rid of that nasty manager, I would go back.

AWESOME Service! Made an appointment for a lavender manicure and pedicure with paraffin wax. It was the best pedicure I’ve ever had, very gentle on my feet and it didn’t hurt one bit. The only thing I wanted was a nice design but my manicurist didn’t do designs but the color and shape of my nails was very nice.
I used a groupon so that was an awesome deal as well! I’m not from the area, but I’m excited to come back soon to get my nails done with my sisters!
Would definitely recommend this spa to many many other people!

I also found Nolas via Groupon and Heba did my hair.
I brought in pictures from the last time I got my hair cut (at a different salon) and Heba was able to replicate it very well. I am very pleased with my haircut! She is nice, professional, and also offered some useful at-​home hair care remedies for those times between cuts.
On my way out, Nolas also offered me some coupons for a mani/​pedi (which I had been looking to get anyway), and given the service I received during my first visit I will probably go back.
I would recommend Nolas Salon, and Heba more specifically!

I found Nola’s via groupon and was able to get an appointment the same day i called.
Heba did my hair and I was very very pleased with her work. Heba listened to my requests and took her time to cut my hair, she also gave me one of the best blow outs I ever had. She is nice, professional, fun and skillful. I want to go back and get her to do my color in the future. Another high point for me is that she did not push products on me– i had feeling pressured to buy products! She politely offered them and when I declined she understood the message. The receptionists at the salon were also very polite, took my coat and offered me a hot cup of tea. I will definitely go back to see Heba!