Makeup near Kensington

“Love love love Jo Beth- she’s amazing, my skin looks and feels great. She takes care of of my kids too!“

“Cindy does incredible work, especially on my curly hair! I haven't been able to get my hair cut since the start of covid, but having the option to do haircuts outside has been a total game changer“

“Found this place on a whim and had an amazing experience getting my eyebrows threaded by Jeshika!! Will be coming back for sure.“

“Christin did my makeup for my traditional and wedding ceremonies. I found her about one and a half months before my wedding when another make up artist fell through. She was able to squeeze me in for a trial within a couple of days. On the wedding day itself, I had an extremely early start time and she was exactly on time. She was such a pleasure to work with, and had such great energy so early in the morning, which was definitely appreciated.“

“Genuinely this is the best haircut of my life. I booked with Gorkem and I can see why he’s so booked and busy! Never in my life has someone paid so much attention to the details and been so honest with me about what I need. I called my sister right after and she told me she’s never seen my hair look better, so!! I will absolutely be returning.“

“Addi did my makeup for some artist headshots about a year ago. She was excellent and had great ideas about how things would look in the photos vs. real life. They came out extremely well thanks to Addi's great work!“

“I couldn’t be happier with my hair and makeup for my wedding! Mona did an absolutely amazing job, everything was perfect and exactly what I had envisioned. The trial beforehand was such a great way to prepare; it made the wedding day smooth and stress-free because she already knew exactly what worked best for me. Mona and her team were so kind, calm, and professional throughout the entire process, and I truly felt my best. I can’t recommend her enough!“

“Very nice salon, spacious, great atmosphere and Krissy is amazing! She understood exactly what I wanted with both the highlights and the cut. I’ve never received so many compliments on my hair since going to her. Plus, she’s so fun to spend time with. Highly recommend!“

“Hunter gave me an absolute amazing haircut and they were also a great conversationalist. They made me feel very comfortable and made sure to let me know of everything they were doing. Would definitely book again“

“I had a makeup session with Val this week in advance of getting headshots done. Val was amazing to work with! She was easy going and helped me reduce my stress. By the time I left her studio I felt beautiful and confident to get my photos done. I would highly recommend her services to anyone who is in need of a highly skilled makeup artist.“

“I booked with Makeup by Danaya for a special event and could not be happier with the experience. Danaya was professional, responsive, and incredibly talented from start to finish. She created a look that was flawless, natural, and lasted the entire day without needing touch-ups.

What really stood out was how comfortable and confident she made me feel throughout the appointment. Her attention to detail, cleanliness, and ability to match the makeup perfectly to my style was impressive. If you are looking for a reliable and skilled makeup artist, I highly recommend Makeup by Danaya.“

“Rodrigo gave my son his first ever haircut and was very sweet with him, and it looks great! He also cut my hair and I am used to hairdressers not understanding my hairtype and what I'm asking for..but Rodrigo listened, made sure we meant the same thing and is now officially the first hairdresser that has ever given me the exact haircut I wanted!! Yay! The price is also very fair, at 30 for a kid and 60 for my long hair. Thank you Rodrigo, I will be back for sure!“

“The service here is exceptional! Aniya went above and beyond to make sure I was satisfied and I looked amazing! SHE IS talented! From the champagne I was graciously served to this flawless blowout !!!!! I’m coming back !“

“Asal did me and my sister’s hair and makeup for my wedding. We all looked incredible and better than we could have imagined. She is so nice and listened to what we wanted. If I ever need my hair and/or makeup done again I would 100% go back to Asal.“

“Vicki was absolutely wonderful! She is so kind, patient, and genuinely cares about her work. From the moment we started, she was incredibly professional and detailed, and it was clear she truly knows what she’s doing. I have very full and uneven brows, and she took so much care in helping to fix my shape and create better balance while keeping my natural brows intact. She explained everything along the way and focused on symmetry and long-term growth, which I really appreciated. I left feeling confident and so happy with my brows. Highly recommend Vicki if you’re looking for someone who is thoughtful, skilled, and truly invested in great results.“

“Great customer service with an array of items to choose from. The store is a bit small, but it is very affordable.“

“The experience was smooth and painless. I'm definitely planning to come back for the service.“

“Another great experience with Frankie! Also had a great conversation with Gloria and realized I had known her years ago!

Stylist: Frankie and as always, he did an outstanding job!“

“Great, beautiful salon with a lot of services. The staff is very kind, patient, and welcoming. They took the time to listen to what I wanted and checked in along the process. Thank you!“

“I got my hair cut on a whim due to wanting a fresh start for the lunar new year. I really had no clear vision of what would look good on me but was able to find some clear inspiration pictures on Pinterest. Peng was very helpful in helping me come to a decision!

The haircut:
Peng was my stylist and I believe he did a great job. He was very approachable and skilled. We started with a hair wash, blow dry. Peng then blew my hair out, and finished with the haircut. I think this allowed for an easier way for me to see the vision. I am very pleased with how my hair turned out, and I’m glad I came to this salon.

As many reviews have mentioned: this is a primarily Chinese-speaking salon. This did present some communication barriers for me as Peng and I were unable to communicate as well as we would have wanted. Google translate did help a bit.

The space:
Tucked away on the side of a shopping center, the salon was a tad outdated and stuck to essentials. Otherwise clean and spacious. I also noticed that a lot of the brushes and scissors weren’t put into Barbicide. I’m not sure what the process of cleaning tools between clients is, so this is why I deducted 1 star due to me feeling a bit off about that.

Overall, I think my $75 haircut was well worth it for the amount of hair I cut off and getting to work with the pleasant Peng. If they up their cleanliness, I’d be sure to go back! Thank you, InStyle!“

“Angelo is a phenomenal hairstylist and such a positive, radiant person in general. This was my second visit with him and I am in love with the results. Not only did I leave the salon with a bomb hairstyle, but also an uplifted spirit from chatting with him!“

“First visit with her today and I’m happy. Quandra explains her plan of care for you, based off your skin condition. Her professionalism is outstanding. I’m looking forward to seeing the progress of my skin, now that I’ve found her to guide me.“

“Emily was recommended to me by a friend. I am so happy with my experience with her. She was very professional and accommodating. I scheduled a studio H&M, buy few days before my event, I asked if she could do on location. She arrived on time at the said location. Her make up tools are clean. She took time to do my H&M. Her sweet personality makes it even better. Everybody loves my H&M (Glowing). I will definitely keep her contact and will schedule another service for my pictorial. I highly recommend her.“

“Kat was very pleasant to work with! First time getting my hair and make up done by her and I will definitely be back for sure. She was very sweet to talk to, easy to communicate with and her work was exceptionally amazing! ?“

“Sebastian has an energetic personality and gives a great haircut. And looking forward to getting highlights as prizes are very affordable for Bethesda and Chevy Chase“

“Love love love Thomas! He does a spectacular job every time. He’s very courteous, professional, and sincere.“

“This is the first time I’ve gone to a salon to get my hair professionally dyed and I was worried because my hair is so dark that it wouldn’t look good but Hanieh did such a good job. My hair looks amazing and I’m so happy with the results. I will be coming back!“