Washingtonian Great Hair

Bobs to braids, highlights to mohawks—you see a lot of different hairdos in Washington. Plus, how to blow out your hair, tips for home colorists, safer dyes, and some of the area’s top salons, stylists, and colorists—all in September's Washingtonian, on stands now.

Want a Makeover?

Tired of your current hair style? Think your make-up and look could use some updating? The Washingtonian is looking for women and men interested in free makeovers. If interested, please email a current photograph and a brief note explaining why you would like a change to: makeovers@washingtonian.com. more

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Great Salons

Looking for a new stylist? Here are colorists and hairdressers in Washington doing very good work.

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Shine On

Blow-drying and chemical treatments can dull hair. Here’s how to make hair really shiny—including our test of a $28 bottle of glaze. more

Who Does Your Hair?

Bobs to braids, highlights to mohawks—you see a lot of different hairdos in Washington. Here are some of our favorites that we ran across. more

Making Thinning Hair Thicker

Laser combs, extensions, dry shampoo, and other ways to make thinning hair thicker. more

Leaving Your Stylist for Another

Is there a nice way to leave your stylist and try someone else at the same salon? more

Thrilled to Go Straight

Why thermal straightening was worth every penny. more

Tips on Tipping

How much do you tip a shampoo person? How about the assistant who dries your hair? If the salon owner cuts your hair, do you tip him? more

Style Like a Pro

Two salons teach clients how to blow out their own hair more

Dyeing It Yourself

Ten tips to coloring hair at home more

Safer Hair Color?

Worried about health risks from putting chemicals on your head? Some salons offer odorless, ammonia-free dyes. Do they work? more

Top Plastic Surgeons

Who are the best dermatologists for Botox or a chemical peel? Whom can you trust with a laser? If you want a facelift or tummy tuck, who are the area’s top plastic surgeons? more

Can DC’s New Digital News Operations Replace the Once-Great Newspaper Bureaus?

Gone are the robust bureaus for the Los Angeles Times, Newhouse News, and other once-healthy news organizations. Digital media bureaus now are taking their places with as many reporters and plenty of swagger. more

Where & When: What to Do This Weekend

Sip some Beaujolais Nouveau, check out the Terra Cotta warriors, see a vintage murder thriller, and more this weekend. more