The Rome native, who’s tended to the tresses of Condoleeza Rice and Alison Starling, is finally striking out on his own.

The salon features four shampoo bowls, eight styling chairs, and an iPad-equipped hair-drying station. Photograph by David Phillipich

Parasmo plans to expand to the upstairs in the next two years and add a day spa.
Photograph by David Phillipich
Photograph by David Phillipich

In addition to top-of-the-line styling products, the salon also offers fresh coffee, espresso, and wi-fi to its customers. Photograph by David Phillipich

Parasmo chose to open his salon in the heart of Georgetown because he loved the neighborhood feel. Photograph by David Phillipich