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The Shop Salon
The Shop Salon
The Shop Salon

The Shop Salon Union Market

Hair salon in Washington, DC · 3 locations

Rated 4.6 out of 5 (245 on Google Maps) (opens in a new tab)

The salon opened its first location in Bethesda in 2009. Founders Jamie Lynn and AC combined forces in 2017, and the Shaw location in Washington opened in 2018, known as Shaw Shop. A Union Market location in Washington opened in 2020.

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About

The salon opened its first location in Bethesda in 2009. Founders Jamie Lynn and AC combined forces in 2017, and the Shaw location in Washington opened in 2018, known as Shaw Shop. A Union Market location in Washington opened in 2020.

The salon describes itself as a hair salon focused on inclusive styling and transparent pricing, and says its aim is to create safe spaces for all guests. It is genderless by design and has offered a non-binary menu since 2018. It became a partner of STRANDS for TRANS in 2023.

Booking is done online through Vagaro, and a credit card must be entered to reserve a time. Each stylist has their own menu and price points, visible by selecting them, along with a bio and Instagram account so clients can choose who to book. Stylists hold a consultation before each appointment to talk through options and price quotes, though stylists in high demand may not offer one. If a booking error happens, the stylist tells the client before starting and gives a corrected quote. Appointments can be cancelled or rescheduled up to 24 hours ahead, and guests can join a waitlist or pre-book a chosen date and time. The space has room for a drink and laptop work during appointments.

The salon runs an in-house training program for its stylists. Since the salon stopped selling retail products on site, stylists suggest products through their own Amazon storefronts. The Bethesda location lists nearby parking on Wisconsin Ave at $5.00 for the first hour, with a $12.00 maximum.

Holds that more frequent, more affordable visits lead to healthier hair and a closer working relationship between client and stylist. Clients are invited to reach out with questions by Instagram DM or email.

A relaxed space where clients can enjoy a beverage and work on a laptop during appointments.

Services

Final prices may vary.

Clipper cuts, short haircuts, beard pairings and a mini facial, priced from about $45 to $95 depending on the service.

  • Mini facial $45–$65
  • Clipper cut (barber) $55–$75
  • Short haircut (barber) $60–$75
  • Clipper & beard $80–$90
  • Short & beard $80–$95
  • Short $60+

The ICE Breaker cut, the salon's featured style, with $25 from each haircut contributed to Ayuda.

  • ICE Breaker-cut Price at booking
  • Clipper cut (high) $65–$95
  • Short haircut (high) $70–$85
  • Medium haircut (high) $85–$150
  • Color & cut (high) $210–$245
  • Highlight & cut (high) $285–$450
  • Smoothing (high) $300–$400
  • Custom color & cut (high) $350–$500
  • Clipper $65–$95
  • Medium haircut (junior) $75
  • Color & cut (junior) $165–$180
  • Custom color & cut (junior) $185–$250
  • Highlight & cut (junior) $185–$200
  • Smoothing (junior) $275
  • Medium Haircut $75+
  • Color & Cut $165–$180
  • Custom Color & Cut $185–$250
  • Highlight & Cut $185–$200
  • Smoothing $275+
  • Short haircut (mid-high) $60–$75
  • Medium haircut (mid-high) $85–$100
  • Color & cut (mid-high) $185–$250
  • Custom color & cut (mid-high) $245–$300
  • Highlight & cut (mid-high) $300–$325
  • Smoothing (mid-high) $350
  • Short haircut (mid) $60–$65
  • Medium haircut (mid) $85–$95
  • Color & cut (mid) $165–$185
  • Highlight & cut (mid) $235–$300
  • Custom color & cut (mid) $245–$300
  • Smoothing (mid) $300
  • Short Haircut $60–$65

Photos

  • Large group of staff in colorful costumes against a graffiti wall
  • Two staff members posing in front of a cassette-tape mural
  • Eight staff in bright pink outfits with inflatable animals
  • Waiting area with bold black-and-white FRESH wall and red chairs
  • Ceiling view with a TV and a GOOD TODAY neon-style sign
  • Lounge with cassette mural, rugs, and colored painted walls
  • Group of about a dozen people posing before a gold FASHION mural
  • Group of six staff posed together in an orange plant-filled room
  • Group of six staff posed together among indoor plants

Meet the team

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

Highlights
  • Transparent pricing, with each stylist's own menu and rates visible before booking
  • ICE Breaker cut as the featured style, with $25 from each haircut going to the local nonprofit Ayuda
  • Smoothing options that include Keratin, Brazilian Blowout and Magic Sleek, which the salon describes as formaldehyde-free and lasting up to six months
  • Vivid colors including unicorn, mermaid and fantasy shades, which require pre-lightening and can take several hours
  • Waitlist and pre-booking options to secure a chosen time
  • Non-binary menu available since 2018
Good for
  • Clients who want barbering, clipper cuts or beard work
  • Vivid or fantasy color
  • Fine to medium hair with slight waves or curls, for Brazilian Blowout
  • Overly curly or voluminous hair, for Keratin treatment
  • Budget-conscious clients who prefer planning visits ahead
  • Non-binary and gender-inclusive guests
  • Clients who want to compare stylist pricing before booking
Treats
  • Root touch-ups
  • Balayage maintenance
  • Vivid color
  • Smoothing for curly or voluminous hair
  • Beard grooming
  • Haircut and color styling
Techniques
  • Balayage
  • Highlights
  • Pre-lightening
  • Vivid color
  • Keratin treatment
  • Brazilian Blowout
  • Magic Sleek smoothing
  • ICE Breaker cut
  • Clipper cutting

Products & treatments

  • R+Co
  • Pulp Riot
  • Eugene Perms
  • Olaplex
  • Magic Sleek
  • Amika
  • Redken
  • Authentic Beauty Concept
  • Brazilian Blowout
  • Wella
  • Swartzkof
  • IGK Keratin

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