Didi Darif Salon

Love my hair! Good prices, and she is by far the fastest highlighter ever. No runs, or mistakes!

I regret to post a negative review but since I move so frequently due to my job, I really rely on Unilocalers for new hair salons so feel I should post for others. I tried Didi’s last weekend at the recommendation of a friend. I was not seen until 30 minutes after my appointment time. It appears the owner is actually the only stylist and she is overbooking — no two ways about it so everyone is a little annoyed, sitting around at different stages waiting for one person to continue with them. On to the hair (the real reason for the posting): I am a cool (not brassy) highlighted blonde and wanted to go darker with some cool lowlights so I brought 5 – 6 pictures — truly not a huge change or a tough result to achieve (even as a layperson, I know we need blue undertones and toner to get a cool dark blonde). However, the color came out very brassy and actually tinged with red — definitely not «cool» or ash as discussed. She disagreed with me for a while after that super-​awkward conversation (Me: «Um, this isn’t really what we discussed, it looks reddish and brassy… what can we do to fix it?»). Her response was that she did not mix red and «even though it looks red, it’s not red.» Really??? What does that mean? If it looks red, it’s RED, right? To her credit, she did try to fix the color but frankly, it didn’t change much. To finish up, she did a very quick trim and blow dry — the kicker was the bill. Without a price menu on hand in their new location and after a less-​than-​positive result, the bill was $ 175. I questioned the price and was told $ 30 to dry my hair (This bothered me: I wasn’t told that drying my hair after color was $ 30 — they just dried it and now looking at the website, this certainly was NOT a «Brazilian blow out» that they advertise for $ 30) and $ 50 for a trim. So I guess I paid $ 90 for a color I wasn’t happy with? Pricing was very unclear and I was polite but clearly unsatisfied. I went that same afternoon to another salon where the stylist immediately confirmed the reddish brassiness and I had to have it corrected for another $ 160 — in the end, well worth it but what a negative experience and a fairly expensive hassle. The staff was nice but if you are looking for an efficient appointment with professional results, transparent pricing and customer service when things aren’t quite right, unfortunately this is not the place.

LOVED what she did to my hair. Brought in a picture of what I wanted and she did it even better. Price was super reasonable; same I paid at another salon that was far less nice. Friendly but too much that you felt obligated to keep making awkward small talk either. Only drawback was where you wash your hair is in the bathroom, which was weird, but there was a part of the salon blocked off so hopefully they’re just renovating that part? Even so, it’s definitely my new spot.

Love Didi (and Sue)! Have followed Didi since I first started going to her at Andre Chreky. Same fabulous cut and color, and but much more reasonably priced.

I have been coming to Didi for years for color and cut! And I always get compliments on my hair; most people assume I go to an over-​priced salon in the city. Didi is fantastic and always accommodating of your schedule! And I love the new location! Parking is convenient.

Didi is amazing! I’ve been going to her for 2 years now and I won’t let anyone else touch my hair! She does my highlights and lowlights and cuts, and varies the hue appropriately based on season. The whole staff is so friendly and always ask about my family, school, work, etc. I can’t imagine going anywhere else!
PS they just moved from the old location and the new one is gorgeous!

Great salon and great people!!! I come to Didi for my cuts, colors, and conditioning treatments. Didi is a very effcient and talented stylist. The salon is professional but also has a very family feel to it.
When I first moved to the Arlington area, I tried several other hair salons for cut and color and was not satisified with the service, pricing or the coloring. The first time I went to Didi’s it was in a desperate attempt to fix what another salon/​product had damaged. Didi was able to help repair the damage that was previously done and gave me an amazing cut and color. She also helped me select products that were lightweight and moisturizing for my often untamely, curly hair. That was 3.5 years ago and since then I come regularly for my cuts and colors.
I usually go to Didi for my cuts and colors, but I have also had Mary before and receivied a very solid cut. The salon prices are very reasonable, especially in comparison to other top rated salons in the Arlington area.
The only thing missing from Didi’s is an updated website so I can stay in the loop with holiday hours, specials, etc.

Every time I come here, I’m reminded of why I’ve chosen it as my regular site for a haircut. The ladies here are very gentle and meticulous in their practice. They also offer coffee and tea, gratis, and show great hospitality. I highly recommend their business!

Hole in the wall place that wasn’t absolutely terrible but not absolutely great. I only got a simple wash and cut. Nothing special. All the parking lot was marked permit or tenant parking only so I was afraid of getting towed. Also no words were spoken throughout the cut mainly due to the language barrier. Also I went because of the recommendation for student discounts. Online it says 20% off for students yet she only gave me less than 10%. Like I said, not the worst place but definitely not impressed and doubtful that I’ll return. my cut was ok, nothing special.

Got great highlights/​lowlights here last Friday. Can’t figure why I hadn’t gone back sooner. I had been jumping around because I am lazy and tend to decide at the last minute to get my hair done when I can squeeze it in. Called and they got me right in with Didi. Highlights are great, perfect color, no ‘root margin’ like some places. Ladies there are super nice. Price is very reasonable too. Will definitely go back and recommend. They are moving soon a short distance away near Pershing and Washington blvd I think. Thank you Didi!

I came here a few weeks ago to get my hair cut before a friend’s wedding. The student discount was great (only offered certain days, check before you go) and my stylist (who unfortunately never gave me her name) was quick, efficient and effective for what I asked.
However, the stylist was the only person in the salon, and she brought her (I’m guessing) three-​year-​old son to work with her. That meant no acknowledgment or drink offer when I came in the door, her toddler looking over my shoulder at my Kindle while I waited for her to finish with the previous customer, and some interruptions to both the my cut and the cut before mine. I love kids, but I don’t want to pay $ 40 to hang out with one, and the blessed absence of small children is one reason I don’t utilize more family-​friendly salons. Still deciding whether that aggravation will be a dealbreaker for my next cut, but note to the owners: get a receptionist!

Unsure why this place has amazing reviews. I went to get my eyebrows waxed and the lady did a decent job except she left wax all over my eyebrows. Not very attractive for the walk home.

Just had my first experience with this salon. First, I was able to get an appointment as late as the night before (most Arlington salons couldn’t schedule me for color for 2 – 4 weeks!). Second, it’s incredibly affordable considering how beautiful my hair turned out — Didi did an incredible job covering my grey’s but leaving me with my natural color. She nailed it and I am so happy with the results! Will be back again and again, thanks Didi :) This is a no frills salon with exceptional service.

Mary is amazing. She really listens to the client and makes sure the client is satisfied! My new, go-​to salon/​stylist. Everyone was very friendly and helpful, and the price is very reasonable for this area.

I flew in from out of town and needed a last minute 1960’s style updo for a themed wedding reception. Lily is absolutely as good as it gets. Her professionalism and expertise is only outmatched by her beautiful spirit. My date and I were so pleased with how the updo came out and we received many compliments that night. I would highly recommend Lily — she has over 20 years in the industry and it shows! I will try and see her every time I am back in town.

I drive on 10^th street all the time and I never noticed this place before, it’s right next to Jay’s Saloon.
Saturday afternoon I decided I wanted a hair cut though, and calling at 3pm, they had an opening at 4:15pm.
They were nice when I came in. It was two stylists, attending to their two clients, I didn’t get offered a beverage like I saw some of the other reviews mention — this was fine by me though.
$ 50 for my cut and style, and then tipped in cash. Mary was my stylist, and I showed her one pinterest photo of my desired look, and I honestly have to say she cut it exactly as I requested.
I am a white girl with straight hair, nothing really tricky about my cuts. Honestly I usually just go to hair cuttery for a trim, but I had about 7 inches cut off in this case, which is one of the times I splurge.
This is the only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5. I think the pricing is competitive for our area, and Mary is great, However, it’s a rare occasion that I am willing to spend a lot on a hair cut, I would probably select a Salon that is a bit more upscale, and even pay a little more for it, just to feel more pampered.

Didi cuts and colors my hair regularly. I’ve used this salon for over two years and have been very pleased with their service. They are friendly and prompt.

I have to admit when I walked up to the salon I was a little nervous. Not that it appeared sketchy or that it was rundown (it was very cute and clean), but because it was a little smaller than expected… AND the only client inside was a little old lady sitting under a hair dryer with her hair in curlers. I thought… oh no… what did I get myself into. Then I reminded myself of all of the great Unilocal reviews and walked in. (OK, to the salon’s defense, it was the middle of the afternoon on Monday.)
As soon as I walked in I was greeted by Didi. She took my coat, offered me something to drink, made sure I was comfortable and then started my consultation. I told her that I wanted to touch up and brighten my blonde highlights… but that I wanted to keep them natural looking, I thought they should be warm and not cool, I didn’t want them too chunky, I wanted them all-over…(I am not as picky as I sound, but it is important to me to tell a new stylist exactly what you want)…she nodded and agreed with me and said that she would be right back with the color.
I am a highlight addict… I’ve been getting them religiously for years from very talented stylists at expensive salons… and I’m not kidding you when I said that Didi was one of the quickest and most proficient stylists to ever apply them to my full head of hair. In no time I was under the dryer and after a quick wash and towel dryer… I already knew that this was probably one of the best jobs I had ever had.
And my gut was right. I couldn’t believe how pretty the color was. Instead of washing me out (like some blondes will if you aren’t a deep tan) this color made my skin tone look healthy and radiant and complimented the gold flecks in my eyes making them pop. I had read that she was good when it came to mixing the right shade… but dang… I couldn’t believe what I saw. She is a magician.
She also gave me a trim… and respected the fact that I only wanted a teensy tiny bit trimmed off because I am growing it out. She did exactly as I asked and did a really great job of reshaping my current cut without taking anything off (I’m sure she took some… but you can’t tell… at all).
On top of the amazing color and the great cut. Didi is one of the most pleasant people you will meet. Complimentary, honest, friendly… and she was never pushy or tried to upsell me on anything (no products pushed on me etc). She did mention that they also had manicure, waxing and massage if I ever wanted to schedule those services in a future visit.
BUT…the best part was the price…
OK…no…I take that back… the best part was the hair… because I’ve paid a lot more for much less than what I received at Didi’s…but the price was MORE than fair and beat out every other salon that I have visited in this area. Remember, ladies, we shouldn’t be paying for the charming décor and the triple venti soy lattes when we visit our salons… it isn’t necessarily how we feel while we are there… it should be how we feel after. And I feel F-​ing amazing. You will too!

I visited this salon for the first time to get my hair cut. I waited about twenty minutes past my appointment time until they were ready for me. I have to say, they are not very skilled at short hair, and I really didn’t love the constant pressure to get highlights. Just not my scene, and for $ 50, not really worth the price.

I went to this salon because of all the wonderful ratings it received. Mary cut my hair and I will never go back to this salon again. After half an hour she had washed, cut, and dried my hair and tried to send me on my way. However, my hair wasn’t laying right and it looked much longer on one side than the other. I asked her to fix it and she chopped more hair off, but it was still longer on one side than the other. She tried to tell me that my hair was thicker on one side of my head and that’s why it didn’t look right. Mary told me that I could come back the next day if I still wasn’t happy with how it looked.
I went to Aveda to have my hair fixed a few days later and the stylist was completely perplexed by what she had done to my hair.

I love this place. The employees are friendly but not too chatty, it’s small but large enough to handle a few different appointments at once, and they’re very affordable. Sometimes their appointments run a bit behind, so make sure you either tell them of your schedule constraints or plan for a hair appointment on a day when you have an extra 30 minutes to wait for your stylist.
Mary does my hair and hasn’t given me a cut I don’t like yet. I have friends who go to Didi and love her, too. I don’t get my hair colored so I can’t speak to those services.
I also love that they don’t try to sell me lots of products when I go in for a basic hair cut, but they’ll explain the products to you if you’re curious what would work best for your hair.
Bottom line: good people, adorable salon. A real find in Clarendon!

I have tried this place a couple of times now — once when they had just opened and one recently.
the guys here are very friendly and nice. They also did a good job with my hair — I get it cut short — nothing special.
I bit pricey tho and finding parking around here can be a bit of a pain tho.