This place deserve no star, I've heard a lot of gossip about the Watergate Salon but never thought much of it, I go there for manicures sometimes but lately I started going for my hair as well; Kate... More

This place deserve no star, I've heard a lot of gossip about the Watergate Salon but never thought much of it, I go there for manicures sometimes but lately I started going for my hair as well; Kate was highly recommended by a friend of mine, a very nice European trained hairstylist, very professional & friendly, who had made me very happy with my hair, color & cut. It was the best service I've had in the longest time since I moved to the DC area. unfortunately I've heard today that my favorite hairstylist is no longer at the salon, my friend has witnessed the most obscene & unprofessional behavior from the owner CLAUDIA toward Kate while working on a customer, this is a very low class behavior, I came to a conclusion that all i've previously heard is true & real. My friend & I will never go back to that place, I hope to hear from Kate soon & relocate with her. Please be aware of the Watergate Salon :((
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I came in this past Saturday for a color and cut with Rita.I was amazed by her speed as well as my perfect hair! I am glad I found a stylist who listens to me!

I came in this past Saturday for a color and cut with Rita.I was amazed by her speed as well as my perfect hair! I am glad I found a stylist who listens to me!
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I am not an "important" person,v.i.p.,or a senator, and I am treated with the up most respect from my stylist and upon check out with Claudia. My look is important to me, as well as how I am... More

I am not an "important" person,v.i.p.,or a senator, and I am treated with the up most respect from my stylist and upon check out with Claudia. My look is important to me, as well as how I am treated. I would recommend The Watergate...whatever status you may be.
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Yes, some of the staff are very good. Some so-so. But Claudia, the owner/receptionist is by far the nastiest person I've ever encountered. Perhaps if you are someone ''important'' in DC, she will... More

Yes, some of the staff are very good. Some so-so. But Claudia, the owner/receptionist is by far the nastiest person I've ever encountered. Perhaps if you are someone ''important'' in DC, she will treat you with respect. But if not, forget about it. I've spent a great deal of $ there over the years, and she couldn't be more of a bitch. She is not a nice person and is unappreciative of most clients business. I've stopped going to the salon just because of her and her nasty attitude - seriously. If she wasn't there, I'd go back in a heartbeat. But after a relaxing facial/hair, it is incredibly unrelaxing to have to check out with her.
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Awesome cuts,color,and staff! Don't believe all this foolishness about Claudia. This is crazy,I have never experienced anything that I am reading. Great salon...for me its a diamond.

Awesome cuts,color,and staff! Don't believe all this foolishness about Claudia. This is crazy,I have never experienced anything that I am reading. Great salon...for me its a diamond.
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I love this salon! I have been a client for 10 years and have enjoyed going all these years. I have never had a problem with anyone including Claudia.She has always been respectful and kind with... More

I love this salon! I have been a client for 10 years and have enjoyed going all these years. I have never had a problem with anyone including Claudia.She has always been respectful and kind with myself and several family members that also enjoy this salon. I highly recommend the watergate salon.
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I see two of there esthetician's. Michelle or Nadia, I love them both. Michelle is a little harder to get in with but like I said either one makes me look and feel so good. Oh another great thing is... More

I see two of there esthetician's. Michelle or Nadia, I love them both. Michelle is a little harder to get in with but like I said either one makes me look and feel so good. Oh another great thing is they have a unique variety of European skin care that I would only find when I worked overseas.
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Always love coming here...I go to Javier for my color and highlights always spectacular! Haven't yet tried him for a cut still letting my hair grow out.But Im sure he is amazing with his scissors as... More

Always love coming here...I go to Javier for my color and highlights always spectacular! Haven't yet tried him for a cut still letting my hair grow out.But Im sure he is amazing with his scissors as well!
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I have been going to the Watergate salon since I was undergrad at GW, Wow 5yrs ago! All my friends introduced me to Nadia which I still go to, she has been there for ever, I will never go anywhere... More

I have been going to the Watergate salon since I was undergrad at GW, Wow 5yrs ago! All my friends introduced me to Nadia which I still go to, she has been there for ever, I will never go anywhere else, I am very pleased & happy with my waxings & facials, she is the best of the best, believe me I am from NY & I have been going to spas since I was 14, my mom use to take me all the time with her. I do know the quality of service very well, I must say that i have tried other places in the area, but wasn't impressed with any of them. I will definitely go to Nadia where ever she is. I must agree a bit, the owner Claudia is a terror but honestly I don't go to her I only go to my favorite lady which I will follow where ever she is. I must say that I will put five stars because of Nadia. The salon definitely deserves it.
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I stopped going to Watergate Salon about a year ago, another friend of mine has stopped as well recently, I loved seeing Luigi for my hair, he is a great hair stylist, he made me look like a DIVA on... More

I stopped going to Watergate Salon about a year ago, another friend of mine has stopped as well recently, I loved seeing Luigi for my hair, he is a great hair stylist, he made me look like a DIVA on my wedding, I miss going to Nadia as well; a parisien trained esthetician with a very soft touch, I never had another facial treatment like the one she used to give me, my skin will glow for days, her waxings were amazing, I started my first Brazilian ever with her, I never had to suffer the OUCH! I wish i could go back there so I can enjoy my services with my favorite people but unfortunately, the owner is the NASTIEST person ever!!! Very poor attitude, arrogant, rude...don't know how much that business will last, I wish she would retire & have someone run the business more professionaly.
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