When it comes to hair, skin, and nails, you need professionals you can trust. For a special occasion or just a self-care day, pamper yourself with these beauty services.
Barbershop
WINNER: The Standard Barbershop
Since 2015, this classic barbershop in the heart of Fairfax City has been a reliable place for a classic, clean haircut or shave the old-fashioned way. The team of barbers can work with any hair texture for a custom haircut, a no-frills buzz-cut, or a straight-razor shave. 10409 Main St., Ste. B, Fairfax
RUNNER-UP: The Neighborhood Barbershop
417 W. Broad St., Ste. 103, Falls Church
Blowout
WINNER: Studio B Salon & Beauty Bar
Bouncy, voluminous blowouts are all the rage this year, and this Haymarket salon can help you achieve the look. Sip a seasonal cocktail while one of the experienced stylists gives you a wash and style, either the signature version or the Style & Glam Blowout for some extra oomph. 15111 Washington St., Ste. 129, Haymarket
RUNNER-UP: Alya Salon & Spa
139 Park St. SE, Vienna
Brows
WINNER: The Beauty Effect
Put your best face forward with this salon’s brow services. It offers a simple wax to catch stray hairs, eyebrow tinting that will enhance the shape and appearance of your brows, and brow lamination, a process that keeps hairs in place and helps brows look fuller. 4434 Costello Way, Ste. 303, Haymarket
RUNNER-UP: Beauty & The Brows
6188 Grovedale Ct., Ste. 200, Alexandria
Facial
WINNER: Azure Dream Day Spa
A skin refresh can come in many forms, from gentle botanical facials to deep chemical peels. However complex you want to get, this spa has a treatment that fits. Among its offerings are Hydrafacials, a popular treatment that cleanses and exfoliates, extracts impurities, and hydrates the skin; it even includes LED light therapy to fight signs of aging. 901 N. Quincy St., Arlington
RUNNER-UP: Dolce Vita Salon & Spa
6829 Elm St., Ste. 104, McLean
Hair Color Services
WINNER: Salon Bisoux
Owners Krista and Philippe Depeyrot opened this modern salon in Del Ray in 2013 after years of working as stylists in Paris and Washington, DC. Krista, who specializes in coloring, uses her expertise to provide clients with the look they want, whether that’s all-over color, balayage, or highlights. 2709 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria
RUNNER-UP: Hayadi Salon
4530 John Marr Dr., Ste. B, Annandale
Mani/Pedi
WINNER: Paint Nail Bar, Arlington
A little pampering can go a long way, especially at a salon that emphasizes nontoxic products, a comfortable atmosphere, and high standards for hygiene. Opt for the waterless Lickety-Split service if you’re short on time or go all out with the Talk of the Town, which includes maintenance, cuticle care, exfoliation, and polish. 1520 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington
RUNNER-UP: The Nail Bar, Fairfax
11060 A Lee Hwy., Fairfax
Massage
WINNER: Champaka Thai Massage & Spa
Three sisters run this Thai spa, using skills passed down from their grandparents. In the traditional Thai massage, the massage therapist guides you through a series of yoga-like positions and applies acupressure along the body’s energy meridians. The practice is intended to relax muscles, stimulate the circulatory systems, and release blocked energy. 14535 John Marshall Hwy., Ste. 205, Gainesville
RUNNER-UP: Salamander Resort & Spa
500 N. Pendleton St., Middleburg
Tattoo & Piercings Shop
WINNER: Fury 13
Tattoos are a major commitment, so where you go to get inked isn’t a decision to take lightly. This team works with you from the first consultation through aftercare to ensure the result is one that you’ll love. The shop also offers a barbershop and a tattoo removal service (not that you’ll ever need it!). 25 S. Quaker Ln., Ste. 7, Alexandria
RUNNER-UP: Liquid Jewels Piercing Studio
1606 Washington Plz. N., Ste. 201, Reston
Waxer
WINNER: Bare Wax Studio
This Leesburg wax studio takes only one client at a time, so each session is personalized, focused, and private. A variety of waxing and aesthetic services are available, from body and facial waxing to eyebrow and lash services, all aimed at helping clients walk out the door feeling confident. 109 N. King St., Leesburg
RUNNER-UP: Organic Honey Care Spa
515 E. Braddock Rd., Ste. A, Alexandria
Feature image courtesy Salon Bisoux
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