Aria Hair Design

Three words, go see Rebekah. She is the best brazilian waxer (if that's what they call them) I have ever been to. I was in a huge rush and a pretty crabby mood the first time I went to Aria to see Rebekah. She chatted me up and made me laugh the whole time. Next thing I knew she was finished! It was crazy I have a very low pain tolerance and I didn't even notice when she was done! more

Can't say I've let Peggy anywhere but my eyebrows but she has always done a perfect job and been quite professional. I have been with her for 3 years. Much superior to the hack job I got at Habitude at the Locks. In fact it took her months to correct what they did but now my brows have and arch again. more

Yikes! When I made an appointment for a brazilian, they gave me to Peggy. Now, I hadn't had a wax in awhile, and I knew I was in for torture, so I prepared myself by having a couple of glasses of red wine pre-appointment. I sat in the waiting area, casually flipping through a magazine like I wasn't totally nervous about the bush whack to come, when Peggy came in. She was whippet thin with blonde hair, tight jeans, and platform black boots. She looked scary, but was very cheerful. Then we got into her lair. She ordered me around, yelled at me if I positioned myself wrong, barked things at me like "This isn't yoga class! Don't do that with your leg!" I can say that this was, bar none, the worst brazilian I have ever had. Not only was she mean, she made me feel very uncomfortable, and it hurt more than it should (which, trust me, is a LOT). Don't go to Peggy unless you're a total masochist. more

So, this is the first day I've used this site, and didn't realize I couldn't do two reviews of the same place without their ratings affecting each other. Josh is awesome, he would get lots of stars, but Peggy was so awful that her one star took precedence. I got a gift certificate to Aria for Christmas, good for any employee. When I called, the receptionist was very helpful, asking me what I wanted done, and to describe my hair. When I told her it's super curly, she recommended Josh. The salon was cool, a huge loft-like space in Capitol Hill with the stylists' puppies running all over the place. Any dog-friendly business is all right with me. I have been searching for years for a stylist who specializes in curls, and Josh is great! I could tell from the questions he asked and the advice he gave that he truly knows curls. My hair looks amazing thanks to him! more

It’s hard not to feel slightly shabby walking into Aria. All of the hair stylists are young and hip and the salon is in a huge, airy loft that doubles as an art gallery. Everyone is perfectly sweet though, even if you just want a simple do. The pricier stylists are worth it if you really need a perfect cut - one even cuts your hair dry. However, beware of the cheaper stylists (“cheaper” comparatively - they are all expensive). Be very clear about what you want or you may get a haircut that matches their 20-something lifestyle rather than yours. more