PR at Partners

This review is for Stefanie! I have never been loyal to a hair stylist for as long as I can remember, mainly due to the nature of my previous job where I had to travel significant amount of time, so whatever was convenient at the time was who I’d go to. Now that I am local full-​time I have been searching for a stylist that I can call my own, and can go back to consistently.
I have always been a fan of PR at Partners, with the Reston and Tyson’s location, so was happy to discover that they now have a location near me. After reading some reviews here I narrowed down to a few that I’d like to try, and I landed on Stefanie since schedule worked best at the time. I was SOOOO impressed with her, I feel like I finally found MY stylist that I can go back to again and again!
Stefanie was super friendly when we first met. She really asked and listened to what I wanted, and what worked (or not) in the past for me. She also asked how I typically style my hair, and showed me pictures to confirm what I was interested in. I was not necessarily looking for drastic change to my look but definitely appreciated her time in getting to know me! After our consultation, she suggested a style that’s different but not too far off, that would work with the shape of my face, and my type of hair (thin and fine). She also showed me how to style my hair, and recommended products. I was very happy with it once done, but I know the true test is when I go home and wash /​style for the first time on my own, if it would still turn out great!!!
It passed my test! I was so thrilled that after I washed and styled, nothing more or less than what I’d do normally, it turned out so good, just like she had done for me. Very happy and highly recommend Stefanie, thank you :)

I wouldn’t even give this place a star at all but Unilocal made me select 1 – 5.
Worst service I have ever had! I went in to get simple highlights in my hair and spent over 5 hours in the chair. When I saw my hair (which was orange — not what I wanted!) I was so upset and the girl just said she didn’t see a problem with it, but I could back in 2 wks if I had to. When I went back I spent another 4 ½ hrs in the salon while I watched my hair go from orange to a horrid red to black! When I wanted my hair corrected after the stylist gave me my «highlights» she just said to come back and her boss would fix it. I left with a burned scalp and black hair, which began falling out. The salon offered to fix my hair… but only if I paid them! Needless to say I will NEVER go back and I would warn anyone who wants to keep their hair not to go either!!! HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE!

This review is specifically for Alex at PR at Partners:
I came in with a balayage job gone bad (you can read my other reviews to see where), hoping to get a haircut plus color redemption. Alex really took the time to consult with me, look at my existing hair color, and show me a few pictures and color swatches to make sure she understood what I was looking for. She gave me a beautiful ashy-​brown balayage and broke up the uneven, yucky color that I had before. I also asked for a one inch trim, stating my preference to maintain overall length, and she told me I didn’t even need to cut off the full inch to clean up my ends! Think about that for a second– when’s the last time your hairdresser took off less than you requested?! Color + cut: check.
Other awesomeness: She was super sweet and fun to chat with, my blowout was done to perfection in the style I wanted, the wash stations have amaaaazing chairs that give you a massage, and the salon is conveniently located in the new Pike and Rose development off Rockville Pike. Oh, and the selfie ring for taking hair pictures at the back is hilarious!
I am a fan =)

I have been going to see Eileen Hansen for over 11 years. She used to be one of the managing partners at the Reston location. The way I found Eileen was when I was out on the town and saw a woman with the most amazing haircut. I asked this woman who did her hair, and she told me about Eileen. I travelled to Reston to see her, even though I live in Potomac because she’s that good. I have never been happier with my cut and color. She always makes me look good.
When Eileen switched to the North Bethesda salon, I was so thrilled to have her so close! She is so friendly, has a great eye, and always gives you a skilled cut. You’ll feel like a model leaving her salon. I know spreading the word about her is only going to make it harder for me to get an appointment, but she’s worth it. :)

I moved to the Pike & Rose in late June from Southern Maryland. I had the same hairstylist for 4 years and I was very nervous about having someone else cut my hair. I read some reviews on PR and Partners and decided to give them a try. I requested Zulma and she was AMAZING! Zulma is very knowledgable, friendly, and a fantastic hair stylist! She took her time cutting my hair and she also cut it the way I wanted. I now go to her all the time and my spouse goes to her too! If your looking for a great haircut with great service and a great atmosphere then call PR and Partners! Ask for Zulma she is the BEST!!!

Left chevy to stay with stefanie. She is really great and patient. Very gifted with color and willing to work with more demanding clients. The salon is great and open both weekends and evenings. Great selection of products also!

I visited this salon for the first time three days ago, and couldn’t be happier with my experience. The salon itself is high end, technologically advanced and comfortable. My hair dresser, Mitchell, was amazing and I wont be going anywhere else!

I got my hair cut and styled at this new location for the first time today. I used to go to the PR at Partners in Friendship Heights, where Stefanie Cooper was my hair stylist. Stefanie now works at this new Rockville/​North Bethesda location, conveniently located in the Pike and Rose shopping center. I switched to the Rockville location to stay with Stefanie. Every time I see her, no matter how long it’s been or how much has changed, she remembers me and knows exactly what to do with my hair. I always leave my appointments with her loving my hair, and feeling happy, confident, and refreshed. I cannot recommend her highly enough!
(Take a look at my past review here:
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The new salon is equally as impressive. The chairs you sit in while you get your hair shampooed have massagers in them! The whole space looks modern, sleek, and stylish. There’s free parking for 2 hours in the garage right above the salon. They sell a range of great hair products. Prices for haircuts are very reasonable, especially given the features of the new space and Stefanie’s expertise.
I definitely recommend this salon, and especially Stefanie!

Always satisfied whenever I visit PR at Partners! Mitchell has been my go to stylist and he always makes you feel like you’re in good hands. Sometimes it’s hard for me to describe the exact look or color I am going for but Mitchell has the creative ability to know what color and style will work best for me!

Whatever I say is not enough! Mitchell is phenomenal! I was always too scared to cut my hair but after my consultation with Mitchell, I felt excited about the change! He made sure that I was ok with what he was going to do and guided me through every step of the way. As if the cut didn’t wow me enough, the balayage color that he did was equally as amazing. He literally painted every color on. A true work of art! Mitchell is the best and I would never hesitate to recommend him to someone else! If you want to feel fabulous about yourself after leaving the hair salon and not worry about a thing, then def see Mitchell!

Mitchell is an amazing stylist! He gives you exactly what you want but also keeps the integrity of your hair! He took me on a lovely journey to grey! And I’m loving every second of it!

I followed Stefanie here from a location in the District, and continue to go back even though it’s a little out of my way.
Stefanie is very talented and just plain «gets» what I want. I know a lot of people like stylists who «listen» very intently and quietly. Stefanie isn’t quiet and reserved — I’m not saying she’s obnoxious or doesn’t listen, but she’s intent in her own way. She’ll be cutting away and suddenly ask a few detailed questions that occurred to her in her own time.
I’ve found that I can get into trouble with stylists who «listen» in a way that clients like. If I say, «I want my hair to be all one length» and they key in on that without asking the right professional questions, I might wind up with a bowl cut. Stefanie «gets» how «all one length» + «my hair» = xyz look. She’ll point out that my hair is fine, and it will do this if we don’t compensate for the fact that «all one length» does abc… so maybe it’s not «all one length» that I want, but mostly one length and not obvious layers but also some texturizing.
I’m kind of riffing because I don’t totally remember all the specifics… but that’s okay, Stefanie «gets» it. :)
She’s also the most reasonably-​priced stylist I’ve ever seen

This salon opened up down the street from my condo complex and they were able to fit me in shortly after calling. I had a specific price range I wanted to stick to, so I opted for Johanna. Cuts with her starts at $ 40– very reasonable, especially with the new client deal.
Being brand new, the salon itself is very clean and modern. I was pleasantly surprised to see how many stations they had, although not all were occupied. I consulted with Johanna about what I wanted and I was sent over for a wash. I was never offered any refreshments, but oh well, no big deal.
I went for a long bob and cut off 6 inches. Johanna was very sweet, but the service felt rushed and a bit careless, as demonstrated by my uneven cut. After cutting, she curled and styled my hair, and I really liked it. It was the perfect summer cut. When I washed my hair the next day and my hair was straight, I realized one side was about 1.5 inches shorter than the other. There was a small chunk of hair that was not even cut. What? I was able to get an appointment that day for a fix-​it, but at that point, I was already so disappointed at the carelessness. I appreciate the effort to remedy the cut, but unfortunately it doesn’t make me want to return.
Tip: if you sign up for their email, you’ll get $ 10 off your first service.
~ free garage parking at Pike and Rose for the first 2 hours.

So, I’m normally really picky about my hair and so when a friend told me that she knew a great stylist I should try at the new Pike & Rose location, I was hesitant… But three hours later I walked out of there with a new spring in my step and a gorgeous new ‘do, all thanks to hair guru — CHELSEA WALTERS.
(Here’s her page at the salon:
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She was all I would have wanted and more! Aside from having the PERFECT shade of blue hair for me to stare at and dream about having as soon as I quit my office job, she was attentive and professional. She spent a ton of time talking to me to figure out what I wanted to do, and even more time custom mixing colors so that I was happy with my high and low lights. I would recommend her to any of my friends, and actually sent my husband in to see her a week later (he loved his cut too).
I loved the cut and the color and can’t wait to return for my next appointment. The salon itself was fresh and clean, and I enjoyed everything from the music to the refreshments.
Click the url below to see a pic of how my hair turned out!
Thanks Chelsea!

PR at Partners North Bethesda is definitely worth the 35 minute drive from DC I make to get there. It’s gorgeous, modern and all of the staff are gracious and nice.
I have Asian hair which is difficult to color and style so I’m pretty selective about my stylists. When my previous stylist moved to NYC, I was in hair limbo.
I was so happy when my friend told me about Chelsea; she is the best! She’s creative, thoughtful and analyzes your hair color, texture at every visit and doesn’t judge if you’ve tried to color your own hair or cut your own bangs (guilty of both). She was able to give me the caramel yet cool highlights that I always wanted– very difficult to do on super dark hair like mine.
Awesome features:
— the hair washing chairs have a massage and rainbow LED light features
–they offer healthy snacks to clients
— amazing selection of current fashion, design, gossip and style magazines (when you spend 4 hours getting color, this is key)
–well priced services (average cuts are $ 70) and all of the stylists I’ve seen spend a great deal of time really working with their clients and everyone, women, men and kids, have great hair when they leave.
Added bonus: PR is kid friendly. In DC, some salons are über-​uptight about having your kids with you. PR is great plus they also do style kids’ hair. My 5 year old, who has very fine, wavy hair, had her hair cut by Johanna who gave her the cutest haircut. If you don’t want to endure the chaos of a «kid» salon and you want a better quality cut then a HairCuttery, then I’d definitely recommend PR North Bethesda.

I have been to a lot of hair salons and can be very particular about my stylists. This location is by far one of the best hair salons I have ever been to. I previously attended a different salon and my hair coloring was extremely messed up. That salon could not help me so I ended calling this one. They were amazing about the whole thing. I ended up having to go in twice to get my hair fixed and every time they were gracious, friendly, and extremely attentive. I ended up getting my coloring fixed by the manager, Eileen and let me tell you that she is the best of the best. She took her time to really understand what I wanted done and how it would work in my hair. She asked good questions to make sure I really understood what I was asking for. The coloring ended up absolutely perfect. I have never been happier. This salon did not have to help me fix the mistake of another, but they did and they were always so nice about it. I ended up going to them 4 times in one week and every time I was happier than the last. The staff all works as a team and really takes the time to talk with their clients. They have great chairs that massage you while you get your hair washed. I would highly recommend this salon and especially Eileen. I also got my hair cut by Johanna and she did a fantastic job. I have a short to long bob and she is the only stylist in months that has been able to make the cut look amazing. I am not one to usually write these reviews, but I really feel like the staff here earned it by helping me when they didn’t have to. Give them a try, you will not be disappointed.