Business Details
36 Years
experience
Expert Hair Styling & Coloring Services in Annandale
Paul Michaels Hair Salon Hair Salon has been a trusted name in the beauty industry since 1990, offering expert hair care services rooted in decades of experience and continuous education. Our founder, Paul Michael, brings over 25 years of mastery in precision cutting, color theory, and styling, having trained extensively with industry leaders like Redken, Wella, and Paul Mitchell. We specialize in creating personalized hair solutions that consider each client's unique facial structure, lifestyle, and personality, ensuring results that are both innovative and complementary. Our team of certified colorists and stylists maintains rigorous technical training in the latest techniques, including balayage, keratin treatments, and color correction. We prioritize client education and consultation, ensuring every customer understands their hair care process and maintenance requirements.Our commitment to excellence extends to using premium products from trusted brands like Framesi and Olaplex, which enhance hair health and longevity of results. We maintain a collaborative salon environment where stylists share expertise to deliver consistent, high-quality service across all appointments. Our Annandale location serves clients from Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C., with many traveling specifically for our team's expertise. We maintain strict quality control through ongoing professional development and client feedback analysis. With a proven track record of customer satisfaction and industry recognition, we continue to refine our craft while maintaining the personalized service that defines our salon.
Services
Hair Cutting
Hair Coloring
Highlighting
Keratin Treatments
Color Correction
Precision Styling
Balayage
Olaplex Treatments
Hair Permanents
Deep Conditioning
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of specialized hair care expertise from our lead stylist
- Our team includes certified colorists with advanced training in modern techniques
- We provide personalized consultations considering facial structure and lifestyle
- We maintain strict quality control through ongoing professional education
- We use premium professional products from trusted brands like Framesi and Olaplex
What people say
Amazing experience
Perfect bob
Color hasn't washed out
Best hairstylist
Top notch service
Services
Custom Hair Coloring
Our custom hair coloring services combine technical expertise with personalized consultation to create shades that complement your skin tone and lifestyle. Using premium products from Framesi and Olaplex, we ensure vibrant, long-lasting color while maintaining hair health. Our certified colorists specialize in root touch-ups, full color applications, and toning services that deliver precise results.
Keratin Treatments
Keratin Complex and Cezanne Keratin treatments provide long-lasting smoothing effects for frizzy or damaged hair. These professional treatments restore hair's natural shine while reducing styling time. Our certified stylists apply these treatments using advanced techniques to ensure even coverage and optimal results lasting several months.
Precision Hair Cutting
Our precision cutting services focus on creating flattering shapes that enhance your facial features and lifestyle needs. Using techniques developed through continuous education, our stylists deliver exacting results for both men and women. Each cut includes personalized styling guidance for maintaining your new look at home.
Highlighting Services
We offer multiple highlighting options including cap highlighting, partial, full, balayage, and ombre techniques. All highlighting services include Olaplex treatment to protect hair integrity during the lightening process. Our stylists customize placement and intensity to achieve natural-looking dimension or bold statement looks.
Color Correction
Our color correction specialists address problematic color results from previous services. Through careful analysis and professional-grade products, we restore hair to its optimal condition while achieving desired color outcomes. This service requires advanced consultation to develop an appropriate treatment plan.
People
Paul Michael
Owner/Colorist
Master stylist with 25+ years experience, certified colorist, and graduate of Flashback Academy for Hair Design. Specializes in precision cutting and custom color solutions while maintaining ongoing education with industry leaders.
Deana Michael
Stylist & Colorist
Specializes in highlighting, coloring, and cutting long hair. Combines edgy style with client personalization after extensive training with Paul Michael and ongoing education in current trends.
Jocelyn
Stylist & Colorist
Paul Mitchell graduate with expertise in color problem-solving and keratin treatments. Focuses on creating customized looks that address facial shapes and lifestyle needs through attentive consultation.
Norma Michael
Stylist & Colorist
20-year veteran with advanced Wella training. Creates natural-looking color and cuts while maintaining commitment to client satisfaction through personalized service and technical expertise.
Safia Thompson
Stylist & Colorist
26-year industry veteran with Framesi color expertise. Specializes in precision cuts and color matching face shapes and skin tones while maintaining ongoing education in the latest techniques.
Questions
What hair services do you specialize in?
We specialize in precision hair cutting, custom coloring, highlighting techniques (including balayage and ombre), keratin treatments, and color correction services.
Are your stylists certified professionals?
Yes, all our stylists are certified colorists with ongoing training in the latest techniques from industry leaders like Redken, Wella, and Paul Mitchell.
How much do hair coloring services cost?
Color services range from $90 for root touch-ups to $190 for balayage/ombre highlighting, with exact pricing determined during free consultations.
What should I do to prepare for my appointment?
Arrive with clean, dry hair for most services. Bring reference photos of desired styles and allow 24 hours notice for any cancellations.
Do you offer keratin treatment services?
Yes, we offer Keratin Complex and Cezanne Keratin treatments starting at $350, with specialized application by certified stylists.
What makes your salon different from others?
Our stylists combine 25+ years of experience with ongoing education, using premium products and personalized consultations to ensure optimal results.
Reviews (7)
Mona Said
Apr 16, 2022
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Paul is very smart, expert hairstylist, he gives me his honest opinion, and once I show him a picture of a hair style I like, he understood what I Wanted right away.wonderful service very professional. Thank you Paul. Service: Hairstyling
Caitlin Manuel
Mar 25, 2022
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Horrible. They charged my mom almost 3x the price on the website for a hair gloss (listed as $35, charged 90). They also charged me $285 for auburn lowlights and a trim after the stylist Jocelyn dyed my roots firetruck red from leaving the color to process for too long while she finished with two other clients at the same time. Paul was there, saw the awful roots and how Jocelyn attempted to cover them with more color (burned my scalp), and did nothing about it. I do not recommend this place at all.
Abigail Andres
Jan 06, 2022
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I've been going here for a couple of years and really loved it. However, after going somewhere else, I realized that almost $300 per visit was overpriced for to the root bleaching and frizzy styling. Paul cut layers in my hair and only stopped to ask when he was halfway done. I tried to book an appointment but on the days that I offered none were available. I wanted to give them another chance, but when I came in for my appointment they bumped me without telling me. They do not know how to do curly hair and I think the quality of service has gone down.
Kate Milenski
Oct 11, 2021
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Paul always does a great job with my hair cut! I have curly hair, it can be hard to find someone who consistently does great work. I'm glad I found this place!
Amy Cowell
Jun 26, 2021
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Clean, safe and amazing service. My color and cut are the best I've had in 20 years. Switched to Paul when my previous salon went out of business during covid shut down. Wish I'd switched years ago. Paul is the best!
Amelia Waters
Jun 05, 2021
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I had highlights done here this week and they burned my face in TWO places with the bleach mixture! The person who did my hair there was really rough throughout the process as well, pulling on my hair not detangling it carefully at all. I went there for a haircut a few months ago (different stylist) and it was fine. But I do NOT recommend that you have your hair bleached there! Also, they charged me almost $300 for the highlights and haircut - ridiculous.
Keyssi Rivera
Feb 01, 2021
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I found this place after my previous hair salon closed due to the Pandemic. I read the reviews and decided to try it. Paul is amazing. I got highlights and a haircut. My hair looks absolutly beautiful
