The salon is a cute little OT townhouse.  Let’s say you walk in on a cold, drizzly day–no worries!  Not only are you greeted warmly–oh no….they don’t stop there at THIS place.  They have a station where you can make yourself a nice hot cup of coffee or tea, a red velvet couch to fall into, and a roaring fire going.  Hello!  Heaven!!!  There is one shampoo station here, but don’t fret.  The scheduling is not just done carefully, but also thoughtfully–taking into account that you have a busy life too, and they’re not going to keep you waiting.  Each and every time I’ve ever been there, I’ve been seen right on time.

Lorraine is the owner and has been my stylist for many months now, and she is terrific.  She has all the qualities of a stylist that most women want:  she listens to what you want, she’s a fantastic colorist, she has a great personality (the English accent adds charm!), and she does a terrific haircut that is so easy to keep up yourself at home.  My husband asks me at least once a week if I’ve been to the salon when in reality I’ve just washed and styled my own hair!  She is that good.

So if you’re looking for your “Forever Salon,” mosey on over to Lorraine Aprile Salon:  112 S. Fayette Street (703-299-6100).  Oh, did I mention they’re open Monday-Sunday?  Yah.  Uh-huh.  Every day.  And three days a week they’re open until 8PM.  See?  I told you.  Heaven.  Go there.  You’ll be glad you did.

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