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Glass Door Salon

Glass Door Salon

Hair salon in Sterling, VA

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Glass Door Salon is a hair salon in Sterling, Virginia, located in a unit on Shaw Road across from Emilio's. The salon describes its mission as helping neighbors look and feel their best through education and expertise, with attention to health, quality and sensible maintenance. Consultations are free and cover lifestyle, face shape, budget, hair texture and hair integrity before a plan is set, and the salon says it advises clients without pressure. The menu is the same for every guest regardless of gender or age. New guests requesting color receive a patch test to rule out chemical sensitivities, following an FDA recommendation. Redos are free when the original stylist honors them, the redo goal matches the agreed inspiration, and the salon is notified within seven days.

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About

Glass Door Salon is a hair salon in Sterling, Virginia, located in a unit on Shaw Road across from Emilio's. The salon describes its mission as helping neighbors look and feel their best through education and expertise, with attention to health, quality and sensible maintenance. Consultations are free and cover lifestyle, face shape, budget, hair texture and hair integrity before a plan is set, and the salon says it advises clients without pressure. The menu is the same for every guest regardless of gender or age. New guests requesting color receive a patch test to rule out chemical sensitivities, following an FDA recommendation. Redos are free when the original stylist honors them, the redo goal matches the agreed inspiration, and the salon is notified within seven days.

Stylists move through a level system that runs from Advanced Apprentice through Level 1, 2, 3, 4, 4AA and Owner. The levels reflect growth, continuing education and certification, and services are priced by level. Advanced Apprentices and Level 1 stylists work with a privacy screen. Level 2 and higher stylists work in the Private Room, which guests can reserve for any reason at no additional charge. Apprentice guests sign an Apprentice Service Agreement confirming the apprentice is in a learning position.

Color is a major part of the menu, with root touch-ups, end saturation, bleach services, direct dye removal, a second shade in highlights, bump-the-base lightening, shine glosses and a Vitamin C color correction system. Highlight work ranges from a small accent piece to full head dimension and foil marathons. Hair services include cuts, trims, blow-dries, styling, special occasion styles, and one-hour custom education sessions. Treatments include a Brazilian Blowout keratin treatment performed during off hours, which the salon says is expected to last at least three months when clients use the recommended hair care. Malibu Head Spa uses Crystal Gel XL and a cooling menthol masque and does not include a blow-dry. The Lice Treatment uses a clear color gloss with no change to hair color, applied under a hooded dryer, and also does not include a blow-dry. Detangling is offered by the hour, priced according to stylist level. Waxing is available for the lip, sideburns, chin, brows, cheeks and full face, and the salon says it uses two of the gentlest waxes for very sensitive skin. Waxing is booked only alongside future hair appointments.

The salon carries the Surface haircare line and Surface Pure color and lightener, which the salon describes as organic, gentle and free of known allergens. Surface is owned 100 percent by the Wayne Grund family, according to the salon, and donates 10 percent of company profits to World Vision. The salon also carries Redken lightening products, Redken Color Fusion, Color Gels and Shades EQ, Pulp Riot direct dyes, Bassu Oil and Redken's Acidic Bonding Concentrate. Before lightening, the salon mixes in a 4Bond treatment or uses a metal detox. The salon says it does not take commission on product sales. It partners with Green Circle Salons to recycle hair clippings, leftover color, highlight foils and latex gloves. On the tenth of each month, ten percent of transactions are donated to International Justice Mission.

Cancellations made 24 hours or less before an appointment carry a 50 percent fee. Late cancellations require a payment method within seven days. Balances unpaid for more than a week lead to suspension of upcoming hair reservations, and original times may not be held until the fee is resolved. Retail products can be refunded for up to 14 days from purchase, and retail returns within 45 days are eligible for salon credit. Hours are Tuesday and Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Wednesday 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. or 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The salon is closed Sunday and Monday.

Built around a stylist level system that recognizes growth, continuing education and certification, with careful consultations and advice given without pressure.

Services

Final prices may vary.

Brow dye to darken or lighten the brows.

  • Brow Dye $15

Root touch-ups, end saturation, bleach services, direct dye removal, a second shade in highlights, bump-the-base, shine glosses and a color correction system.

  • Color Other $27
  • Pumpkin Spice Shine Gloss $34.95
  • Vitamin C Treatment, Color Out System $35–$107
  • Shine Gloss $39–$89
  • End Saturation $46–$96
  • 2nd Color $47–$82
  • Bump-the-Base $62–$119
  • Root Touch Up $62–$119
  • Blank Canvas $77–$137
  • Bleach or Unicorn End Saturation $77–$137
  • Bleach Root Touch Up $141–$166

A special session with a styled look, tiara, embellishments, a special beverage and a goodie bag.

  • Hair Date with a PRINCESS $79–$169

Cuts, trims, blow-dries, styling, color analysis, special occasion styles and one-hour custom hair education.

  • Bang Trim $10–$50
  • Hair Other/AKA Extra Time $15–$35
  • Shampoo & Style $35–$115
  • Hair Cut Only $39–$115
  • Color Analysis (Express or Full) $50–$100
  • Hair Cut & Blow-Dry $55–$150
  • Electric Trim $60–$115
  • Special Occasion Hair $60–$195
  • Custom Tailored Hair Education $120–$230
  • The Consultation Price at booking
  • The Redo Price at booking
  • Hair Tinsel $5
  • Feather Extensions $10
  • Human Hair Enhancement (Sherri Renee) Price at booking

Highlight and foil work from small accent pieces to full head dimension and foil marathons.

  • Accent Piece $27–$62
  • Mini Dimension $47–$101
  • Root Smudge and Tone $72–$160
  • Halo Dimension $82–$167
  • Zoned Dimension $82–$167
  • Cap Highlight $87–$125
  • Full Head Dimension $127–$249
  • The 500 Foil Marathon $132–$249
  • Thousand Foil Marathon $262–$395

Express and full color analysis sessions.

  • *NEW* Color Analysis (Express) $50
  • *NEW* Color Analysis (Full) $100

Full body perms and top perm or blending trims, with piggyback perms available by consultation.

  • Full Body Perm $249
  • Top Perm/Blending Trim $249
  • Piggyback Perm Price at booking

Refresh and add-on services, including bump-the-base, zoned dimension, the thousand foil marathon and a human hair enhancement.

  • Pumkpin Spice Shine Gloss $34.95
  • Bump-the-Base (AKA Break-the-Base) $62–$119
  • Zoned Dimension (formerly known as "the Partial") $82–$167
  • The Thousand Foil Marathon (AKA the Platinum Card) $262–$395
  • Sherri Renée Human Hair Enhancement Price at booking

Scalp and hair treatments including a high gloss rinse, scalp facial, repair treatment, head spa, lice treatment, detangling and a Brazilian Blowout.

  • Surface 30 Second High Gloss Rinse $6
  • Awaken Scalp Facial $35–$45
  • Purify & Maximum Repair Treatment $35–$55
  • Malibu Head Spa $42–$82
  • Lice Treatment $75–$99
  • Detangling $85
  • Brazilian Blowout $402–$500

Lip, sideburn, chin, brow, cheek and full face waxes, booked with future hair appointments.

  • Lip Wax $10
  • Sideburn Wax $10
  • Chin Wax $15
  • Brow Wax $25
  • Cheek Wax $25
  • Full Face Wax $75

Photos

  • Before and after hair color, brown to pink and orange ombre
  • Before and after hair color, dark to copper-red straight hair
  • Before and after blonde to icy platinum hair color
  • Before and after brown bob to deep red color
  • Before and after gray hair blended with silver tones
  • Before and after blonde to copper curled hair
  • Four staff members taking a group selfie
  • Salon floor with styling chairs and retail shelves
  • Before and after hair detangling and smoothing result
  • Salon recycling station with labeled bins
  • Before and after long hair color and waves, Glass Door watermark
  • Before and after men's haircut and blonde color, Glass Door watermark

Meet the team

Team members listed on their website. Individual roles, credentials, and current employment have not been independently verified.theglassdoorsalon.com (opens in a new tab)

Highlights
  • Stylist pricing by level, with a free consultation before services
  • Patch test for new guests requesting color, following an FDA recommendation
  • Private Room reservable at no additional charge
  • Brazilian Blowout keratin treatment performed during off hours
  • Surface and Redken product lines, with no commission taken on product sales
  • Ten on the Tenth giving and Green Circle recycling of salon waste
Good for
  • Guests of any gender or age
  • New guests requesting color
  • Anyone who wants a free consultation first
  • Weddings, proms and special events
  • Fine or curly hair
  • Guests who want a private room
  • Redheads and warm blondes
Treats
  • Color correction
  • Lightening and brightening
  • Head lice
  • Tangled or matted hair
  • Special occasion styling
  • Skin tone and color selection
Techniques
  • Balayage
  • Highlights and foil dimension
  • Foil marathons
  • Bump-the-base
  • Blank canvas direct dye removal
  • Vitamin C color correction system
  • Shine gloss
  • Root smudge and tone
  • Bleach
  • Ash blonde formulation

Products & treatments

  • Surface haircare
  • Surface Pure color
  • Surface Pure lightener
  • Surface Charcoal Lightener
  • Redken Flash Lift Power 9
  • Redken Flash Lift with Bonder
  • 4 Bond Lightener
  • Redken Color Fusion
  • Redken Color Gels
  • Redken Shades EQ
  • Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate
  • Pulp Riot direct dyes
  • Bassu Oil
  • Crystal Gel XL

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