Bubbles

While the one haircut I received here was very good, I experienced a two month wait to book a second appointment as they had to cancel the first and offered me another date a month later. The whole reason they had to cancel my initial appointment was some self-​admitted confusion at the front desk where the receptionist had booked the time wrong; however, the client shouldn’t have to pay for that and wait another month for an appointment!!! An incredibly disappointing experience as I believe they have talented stylists, but terrible customer service is unforgiveable.

Great service! Thank you Lynn. Her talent is worth a lot more than I was charged !

This bubbles has served me and my wife for over 6 years. Lynn has taken great care of my hair as well as my wife’s. Stephanie is excellent and friendly when booking appointments. The location is easy to access and they have refreshing drinks and complimentary coffee. Thanks Lynn, Stephanie and the team here!

This is a late review. I don’t generally stray from my usual DC salon but just moved to the Germantown area so thought I would give Bubbles a shot due to closeness. I tried it twice and won’t go back. Caveat — I have finicky swavy/​curly hair that I have found few people know how to cut. My first cut (by Samin) was good and would give her 4 stars. My second (can’t remember name… started with an N and sounded like Nahin?) was a cut and color, and it ended up being disastrous. First, I specifically asked for Samin so I was misbooked. Second, she cut my hair for someone with straight hair (ie looks good blown out but once curly… not as nice) and she cut the underneath hair in the back (I don’t have thick hair so made it look extra thin). Third, the color (while it looked good that day) washed out of my hair in a month and a half. Plus she over processed my hair by leaving the dye on too long and/​or used a high volume peroxide so I had severe breakage and clumps (literally handfuls) of my hair falling out at the roots everything I brushed or washed my hair. In less than 3 weeks, I was left with bald patches at my crown and sides. I had very healthy hair and have gotten my hair colored once a year for several years (by my DC salon that specializes in curly hair) and never had this kind of reaction. Because it kept getting worse no matter what I did, I had to make an appointment with a hair loss specialist who confirmed that my hair fallout was due to my scalp’s reaction to being severly overprocessed. Two months later and a significant layout of money to fix the damage to my scalp/​hair, my hair is finally growing back. Once my hair is fully grown back, I will be going back to my regular salon. Lesson learned.

I’ve tried many different hair stylist and Elizabeth is by far my favorite. She was very patient with me and knew what would look great with my type of hair. Styled and colored my hair perfectly. I will not let anyone else touch my hair ever again.

I had such an amazing first time experience. Adrienne was completely patient and made me feel comfortable with the transition. I used to have super dark hair and now it’s lighter which I am utterly obsessed with. The service here is outstanding and had no problems whatsoever. I definitely got my money’s worth. I’m so happy with the results and can’t wait to go back in March!

I’ve been getting my haircut here on and off for about 4 years now. This last visit sealed the deal for me. Upon entering the salon you are welcomed by the sweetest receptionist who will offer you an array of refreshments. Water for me, thank you very much. My appointment was with Lyn and she listened very carefully as I explained how I wanted my hair. She looked at it and told me it would take maybe an hour, since it was just a trim with some minor changes (layers). It turned out beautifully, exactly how I explained I wanted it. She was so nice and kept conversation going very smoothly. I highly recommend and I will be back soon! Thank you Lyn! If you ever read this, you are the
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Chain haircutting establishment that offers reliable service and is well-​balanced between high-​end and «quality» cuts.
A quick caveat — I am not the type to splurge on haircuts and I’m not fanatic about my hair. So Bubbles’ price range is just about ideal for me, since it’s higher quality (and cost) than a bargain haircut but not widely expensive by my standards. My biggest peeve, besides a really bad cut, is when stylists try to push products on me or don’t get my hair type and mess up the styling as a result.
I’ve been to this Bubbles several times over the years, but my most recent visit was one of the best haircutting experiences I’ve ever had. My stylist was Becky and she was fantastic — down to earth, considerate, and clearly very good at what she does. She was very easy to talk to — and certainly isn’t one of those stylists who tries to push products on you — and explained what she was doing throughout the session. She gave me some great hair care and styling tips, and took the time to do little things that perked up the experience, like giving me a scalp massage while washing my hair. My haircut came out great and exactly how I wanted it, in large part because she took the time to ask me questions to understand my preferences and hair type.
The other staff here are friendly and the receptionist is attentive and quick. They keep it clean and have a nice reading area for clients, complete with complimentary coffee and tea. I also love that you can book appointments online. Becky was by far the best stylist I’ve seen there, but all the stylists I’ve worked with have been good.

I’m extremely picky when it comes to my hair. I only use the best products and there’s only one person I trust with cutting my hair. Andrea is the most talented hair cutter/​stylist I have ever had the pleasure of meeting! she never fails to change my life by giving me the best haircut. She gives me confidence by making me look and feel like a total bombshell! If you want the best haircut of your life then you need to book an appointment with Andrea. I can’t thank her enough for what an incredible job she does on my hard to tame mane!

Words cannot describe how great Adrienne is – she always leaves me looking fantastic. The unique thing about her is that she is deaf. The first time I met her, I was slightly thrown, but she is patient, considerate and careful when discussing the plan towards beauty. She has a notebook, is quite an artist and explains the process perfectly. Now honestly, I’m not a huge fan of chit chat, so being able to read my magazine and not feel bad about not chatting for 2 hours is also pretty fantastic. I’m always impressed with her skills and her ability to do exactly what I asked for despite her disability. Definitely try her out!!! You will not be disappointed!

I got a hair cut from
Andrea and she did an amazing job. She is friendly and gives nice tips for hair care.

Although my stylist Julie was brand new to the salon, she seemed very nice and to know her craft well. I was quite disappointed that the price I was quoted by her at the beginning of my appointment, then changed when I was cashed out by $ 10. When I contacted the manager hoping to address the issue without causing any problems on Julie’s behalf, I was told a refund for the difference could not be provided since according to the computer I was charged the right amount, but rather I could have a complimentary «deep conditioning» the next time I make an appointment. The only issue is, I won’t be returning because I don’t know that I will ever receive accurate pricing. I spent $ 125 on my hair and it was not dried at the end either. I was told it would only be blown dry if I paid another additional charge. Quite a shame.

I should have read the reviews here before going to this salon. Unfortunately this was a last minute thing as I was going to a wedding and originally planned on doing my own hair but had to go to the salon due to other reasons. Anyway i made my appointment for wash, blow dry and style. Initially my appointment was booked with (i forgot her name i think it was Darcy). When i got to the salon she put in the chair and as I explained what it is that I am looking for, she explained that she didn’t do up do’s only curls but she can link me with a stylist who is ”AN EXPERTS” at doing updos. I apologized to her for not being specific enough on the phone, as i felt bad that i booked her time for service that she doesn’t provide and agreed to switching chairs to the other stylist. The other stylist was SIMIN. and she was no expert at anything. Lazy shampoo job, lazy blow out. Actually i can’t even call it a blow out. My hair was still dump when she started curling them. She has no idea how to do updos and was very confused when i told her what i wanted. She started braiding my hair and i had to stop her. Eventually i just asked her to curl my hair (should have stayed with the first stylist) as i knew she will not be able to style my hair. She whips out this ugly stained and burnt curling iron from the 70’s and proceeds to curl my hair. Im not kidding when i say she held the curl for 2 seconds and released it. Because my hair was still dump and i asked her to hold it longer at which point she snapped at me and said she knows and she’s not done. HA HA. She has no idea. Anyway i sat in the chair because i figured i’ll let her give me a base and will go home and style my hair myself. Which is what i did. She charged me $ 85 for her joke of services.
She said i should come back for cut and color. HA, Not if this was the last salon on earth. Never coming back.
Do not go there, it’s a complete joke and a waste of money and time. You will leave pissed off, so just save yourself the hassle and go somewhere else.
I’m attaching the pic of my ”styled hair” i took as i got in my car.

Who ever posted compliments on Becky is exactly correct. Words can’t describe how awesome she was. She knew exactly what to do and so amicable.
And by far the nicest Bubbles salon.

I went to this location for the first time on a Saturday. I called in the morning to make an appointment and the front desk staff was very polite and accommodating. When I showed up a little early for the appointment, I was offered coffee, tea, or water, which I thought was a pleasant surprise. After going to the Hair Cuttery for over 10 years, I’m not used to that kind of service.
My stylist was Nahid, who was sweet right off the bat but quite focused. She seemed to care about my hair, especially considering how awful my last haircut was. I explained to her that I wanted light balayage highlights. We even decided on a color together that was pretty light compared to my naturally dark brown hair.
The whole process of dyeing, cutting, and blow drying took about 3 hours. Nahid gave me a great cut that I love. I started out with VERY long hair and ended up with something a little below my shoulders, which wasn’t too short.
The color was what I’m not happy with. In the salon, the lighting made it seem like the highlights were a lot lighter than they were. But after I got home and went to work for a few days, my family and friends were telling me my hair color didn’t look any different. We can see the color in bright lights just at the roots, but in normal light, we can’t really tell the difference. Plus, the color isn’t more heavily distributed on the mid-​shaft and ends of the hair, like most balayage highlights are.
I’m planning to call the salon, explain the situation, and see what can be done to fix it. I paid $ 250 plus tip for everything. I’m a full time student and this is a huge sum of money for me that I’ve been saving for the perfect haircut for months. I really want it to be worth it. I will update this review after speaking with the salon again. I will also attach a photo of my hair with its highlights.
(I just want to say that overall the experience was fun and Nahid is great. This was probably the result of a misunderstanding or just me being too optimistic about the color changing later.)

I am super picky when it comes to my hair. I research for weeks before actually thinking about giving the place a shot. I’ve heard both positive and negative things about Bubble’s overall, but since this location has good reviews, I thought I’d give it a try.
My stylist was Andrea, and let me tell you. she was AH-​MAAYY-​ZINGG! She is super nice and friendly. She really took her time to listen to how I want my hair to be and even made suggestions. She told me the price straight up so there was no surprise there. She went over what she is going to do so I don’t sit in my chair and panic, which was very comforting. My hair looks great & I like it a lot! She even gave me some tips to take care of my bangs and such.
The place is really clean and has a welcoming vibe too. The front staffs are also very friendly. I had a really pleasant experience and will definitely return. This is rare since I have never been able to stay with one person/​hair salon for the past decade!

I’ve been going to this Bubbles for a couple years now and have had great cuts from Nancy, Simin, and Loc. The people there are always friendly. The place is always clean and the location is great. I can park in the Safeway lot nearby and then get my grocery shopping done on the way out!

The location is pretty convenient. The store is always kept clean and in a salon I feel like that’s really important. Lyn was reviewed on here by both men and women saying she does a great style and a great undercut. I went last week and got both. She did exactly what I asked and she did it really well. I showed her some pictures we looked din the mirror and she did a great job. I’m getting compliments everywhere I go on my new style. I’ll definitely be returning to her. Great salon over all and I think all of the stylists here are pretty talented.

Recently went back to the fabulous Rebecca (also known as Becky) to update my ombré and she once again blew it out of the water!
Amazing job and I can’t even begin to describe how much I love the new coloring! She did a mix of blondes and caramels to mix the ombré seamlessly into my naturally black hair. As I mentioned before she always takes the time to sit with you and loves to go through your inspiration pics. She also does a great job of tailoring the coloring to fit your complexion and style. Take a look at the pics of her amazing job for yourself!

I have been visiting this particular Bubbles since 2012. I have very thick hair and prefer to wear it short (think punky, pixie short!). I’ve had my hair done by a number of the stylists there, and while they’re all very consistent, Lyn became my go-​to. Her quiet spunk showed not only in my hair, but also in our conversations. I felt safe letting her do whatever she thought best to my hair, and it always, always looked great. She suggested adding a chunk of bleach blonde at the front for some sass around this time last year. Naturally, I had to!
I’ve gotten so many compliments on my look (and questions about where I get it done — people are always surprised that I get such a high quality cut at a chain) that I’ve kept it up for almost a year now. Unfortunately I moved away for six months, during which time I’ve sorely missed having Lyn cut my hair. All of the other stylists are always kind and helpful — we laugh together, sigh together, and have a good time without being too crazy. I can’t wait to go back to see Lyn now that I’m back in the area. Her work is easily as good, if not better than, some of the top stylists at the «higher end» salons I’ve been to.