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Bang Salon Spa

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1612 U St NW Ste 102
Washington, DC 20009

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Bang Salon Spa
Local(202) 299-0925

1612 U St NW Ste 102
Washington, DC 20009

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User Reviews of Bang Salon Spa

Yelp.com Review - by Sara M.

2.0 of 5 stars. This salon and I just didn't work out. At first, I was in love - cute neighborhood, convenient to the Metro, funky stylists, decent prices. I especially liked the online booking system, so I could...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Susan C.

1.0 of 5 stars. The salon staff was very friendly, and so was Selma, who cut my hair, but DO NOT GO TO BANG. She did not listen to what I wanted and gave me more layers against my wishes and took my stylish long...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by kelly b.

5.0 of 5 stars. I never leave hair appointments happy, UNTIL I went to Tyler at Bang. I decided to chop ALL my hair off on a Monday morning, by 3pm that afternoon I was sitting in Tyler's chair. Within 5 minutes my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ross H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I like the atmosphere and my stylist (Dino) listened to what I wanted to executed as I liked. Doesn't get much simpler than that.
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sissy C.

5.0 of 5 stars. If Lisa and I were dating, I'd never cheat or have a wandering eye. This was the first place I tried when I moved to DC almost 3 years ago and Lisa was the first and only stylist I saw and will ever...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Molly O.

5.0 of 5 stars. Just a quick update: It has been two weeks and my hair still looks great. Typically I wear my hair curly, but I finally straightened it for the first time this year. OMG AMAZING! I am so happy my cut...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Robyn L.

2.0 of 5 stars. Just moved to DC and tried out my first salon based on other reviews and one that fit in my budget. The actual cut and stylist was fine, but the experience in general left much to be desired. Good...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lin S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I had my first cut with Bang today, and Jessica was more than wonderful. She asked a million questions to make sure we were on the same page, engaged in some great conversation, helped me pick out...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ellen B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Patrick is the best! I moved to San Diego over a year ago and I thought I would get over the fact that he was no longer cutting my hair. I have not! I went marching right back to him the last time...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Carol gave me a very stylish cut for a very reasonable price. I asked her to radically cut my long hair into something short and cute. She gave me something medium-length and cute, but did say I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sara Z.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great haircuts for really reasonable prices. I highly recommend it for solid standard cut and colors.
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica E.

4.0 of 5 stars. Have been going to Patrick since I moved to DC years ago and love him. Only complaint is that I hate the front desk, and don't like having to schedule online to avoid them, but it's not that big of a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Leila B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Dino cut my hair today and I am so pleased. I've been to bang a handful of times and I'm glad that I finally found a stylist there that I will most definitely see again. I have long, dark, wavy hair....
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Monica S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have been going to Brittany over 2 years now. She rocks! I was looking for a reasonably priced haircut and decided to give Bang a try when a friend of mine recommended Brittany. She never cuts too...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt D.

4.0 of 5 stars. After becoming disappointed with my last haircut at the usual place I go to, Salon Cielo I decided to try a new place. I tried Bang Salon based a friend's recommendation and its close promixity to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good stuff. I've gotten my hair cut by Jessica C there a few times, and I always get lots of compliments. It's kind of pricey for a men's cut, about $35, but that's about average for salon type joints...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by J P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Bang is the best value for your money in DC, and Heather is an amazing stylist. I've been going to Bang for the last 2 years, and even though I live in SF I still get my hair cut & colored in DC at...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Amber B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm afraid to say it, as I may jinx myself. So I won't jump too quickly just yet. I mean, you have to be 100% *sure* when you think you've found The One almighty who will indefinitely cut your hair. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Linda F.

5.0 of 5 stars. angela, angela, angela. If you want an AWESOME cut, GO SEE ANGELA AT METROPOLE!! she brennan, and bryce are hands down the most talented stylists at any of the 3 bang salons, and they're all at...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by M. C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been a loyal Bang customer for 3 years. I started at the U Street location, then moved to the Verizon Center location when it opened because it was more convenient. I am going to U Street for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mick A.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm a swell guy with a positive outlook on life who likes a decent haircut. If you're like me (or aspire to be like me and can't afford my motivation seminars now available on cassette or 8-track)...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Allison S.

3.0 of 5 stars. Bang was my 2nd try at finding a stylist in DC. I went to Camden, who was very nice, but I wasn't impressed. I have thick, wavy, long hair and wanted something flowy and gorgeous, but got the same...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Erica W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been a loyal customer at Bang since I moved to DC. Dino is a great stylist and I've never walked out of there unhappy. Minus one star for the heinous treatment I always receive at the front...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Constance C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been going to Camden for a year and a half now and I have loved every cut I've gotten. He really listens, has a careful eye and steady hand, and is such a nice guy. I get several compliments a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Snicky D.

1.0 of 5 stars. After hearing about it for a while, I decided to try out Bang one day. I needed a haircut.. pretty simple. (I thought.)Long story short I walked out of there practically with a bald patch, thanks to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Holly C.

5.0 of 5 stars. If you're passionate about hair you know its not about the salon its about the hairdresser! Right Ladies! I'm the daughter of a hairdresser and have long thick locks that I prize. I've been every...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy H.

1.0 of 5 stars. This place was awful. I can't tell you how many times I told my stylist all I want is a trim. I don't want more than two inches cut off, I don't even care if there is still some dead hair. Well fast...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kat Z.

4.0 of 5 stars. I just went for an eyebrow and upper lip wax and booked online which was nice but I had to use my credit card to hold the reservation (which was weird because they didn't charge me at the end - I get...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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I now have Mom hair...GREAT! Thanks, Ryan. by Michele S. at InsiderPages

So I bit the bullet and tried Bang. After reading reviews about how awesome Ryan is at Gallery Place I thought I would be in good hands - wrong. I had a growing out Posh Spice bob and told him I wanted to even...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie S.

2.0 of 5 stars. I've been here one too many times, and I won't be back. The only reason I didn't give it one star is because not every experience has been miserable. My latest experience--appalling. I went to get a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by john m.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great place for a cut ive been to Lisa and Bryce (though Bryce is at the 15th st. bang now) friendly staff and super quick, in and out no B.S.. Seems to be a little bit for everyone from preppy pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by T M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've seen Brittany for my haircuts for about a year now. I always seem to be somewhat pleased when I leave with the cut, but then about 2 weeks later, FALL IN LOVE WITH IT. I'm not sure if that is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by jules k.

2.0 of 5 stars. I agree with most of the reviews...Bang is pretty middle of the road.I will say, I saw Angela and she gave me a good cut. She listened to what I wanted and definitely met my expectations. Not...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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Bang Salon is a keeper by rock n' roll m. at InsiderPages

I have been getting my hair cut here for years now. My Stylist Brennan was recommended to me by a friend. On the way to my first appointment, my car broke down. I called and the front desk staff squeezed me in...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristen G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Dino at Bang is the bomb. He will make you feel and look like a goddess...Seriously, he's the only reason I even mess with that nasty front desk. Hence, the missing star...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joel S.

2.0 of 5 stars. Mediocre place. Tried it several times for a basic men's haircut because it's close to my office. I should have realized that it wasn't my style when everyone in the place had more visible tattoos...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by West Coast g.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have long blonde hair and am very picky about my hair. Brittany always gives me great cuts and color. She listens to what you want and takes time to do a good job. Book in advance because it can be...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Tyler is the man. I believe he may be the only human on earth who knows how to cut and style my hair, which really doesn't seem complicated, but from the number of terrible cuts I've had over the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Erica S.

3.0 of 5 stars. I am tired of paying $100 for a simple haircut so I thought I'd try Bang on U street. They have weird policies there (they explained to me on the phone)-you call to make an appt. and they ask for...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Beth B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love, nay, adore Dino at Bang on U st. The whole place is pretty nice. The staff (boys and girls) are hot and tattooed. My first cut there was about 2 years ago and the woman cutting my hair...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mallory T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Three cuts at Bang with Brittany and I've decided that I'm going to stick with her. My second haircut with her, which I didn't like at first, grew on me after a couple weeks. By my third haircut I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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Wouldn't go elsewhere

I've been going to the Bang at Verizon Center since it opened in August '06, and have always used Jennie, and love her. She always takes the time to discuss my wishes, changes I want, and double check...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Samia M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have had my hair cut in a few salons in D.C. (I couldn't find anyone who could really work with my hair), but my search is over. Patrick came highly recommended by many of my friends, so I decided...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jamie B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I went to Bang last night to get my hair chopped off and colored. I LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT! So Fantastic.I had not gotten my hair cut in a very long time, and I decided yesterday morning that I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Subby K.

1.0 of 5 stars. Had the worst haircut here, beyond what I would have expected for an initially well regarded place. The guy butchered my hair, treated me brusquely, set the assistant on me who stabbed my scalp with...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie V.

1.0 of 5 stars. I have had consistently bad cuts at the salon. I first started at the Verizon Center Bang, where I received mediocre cuts - not horrible, but not flattering either. Because I am closer to the U St...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nancy L.

1.0 of 5 stars. In over a decade of brow waxing, this is absolutely the worst experience I ever had. I strongly advise against getting any sort of wax here, particularly from Knong.Normally I go to Skin Beauty...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jane H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Got a great haircut here a few months back with Camden. He listened to everything I had to say and offered some advice. Haven't been able to get my hair to look as good since then but I don't think...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy S.

4.0 of 5 stars. There are lots of comments about Bang Salon on here but not all Bangs are created equal. Besides the pain of getting an appointment with her, Elena always rocks it. I have short hair and she takes...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Velvet- i.

1.0 of 5 stars. When I first started getting waxed there, I was impressed with how fast the waxer was. But as time went on, I started running into two problems: First, this place has NO problem charging your card if...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lena T.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've had phenomenal haircuts here and just ok haircuts here. Part of that is my own fault--Elena is awesome--but I went in every four months for two years expecting a life-changing cut, highlights,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by V B.

2.0 of 5 stars. I went to Bang on U st twice and saw two different stylists (Angela and Elena). Both haircuts were cheap, but the mediocrity more than made up for it. I have curly hair which can be difficult to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brina M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I really like this place. I only see Camden when I go there so I cannot speak to anyone else. I brought in a picture of what I wanted and he did a great job. Place is usually busy which I think is a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ann L.

4.0 of 5 stars. i.hate.having.short.hair.So during my first two trips at Bang, all I said was I needed a trim. And that's what I got. A good solid trim that was half a step above Supercuts from hair stylists that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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Selma is really quite fantastic! by Kirsten L. at InsiderPages

I just moved to the city and needed a haircut. I'm always so scared of getting cuts. I'm not really that trendy or cool. I went to Selma at the U Street location and she did a fantastic job. Best haircut I...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chlo S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I came here after a lot of searching and researching for a good local hair salon. I found my place in Boston, but now had to restart the process in DC. Enter Bang. I made an appointment with Camden...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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Am never going back - poor service, bad cut, and no time to blow dry! by DCGrl A. at InsiderPages

Where to begin - well the online booking that seemed great would not allow me to book the hour I apparently needed to get my full head of hair both but & blown dry. He of course doesn't tell me this until the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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Never going back to Bang@Verizon - jyped me on my blowout!

Am never going back to Bang at Verizon Center - poor service, bad cut, and no time to blow dry! So first they wash my hair before the guy ever had a chance to see my hair dry so he knows how it moves, sits, looks, etc... then as we are nearly done tells me I should have booked an hour if I wanted it blown out but their DAMN computer booking wouldn't let me do that!AHHHH now I look like a wet rat at work!
openlist - user review - 07/31/2008

Yelp.com Review - by heather m.

4.0 of 5 stars. I think this location was better before the downtown location opened up, in terms of service and vibe. For a few years, I came here mainly for waxing after my stylist left. I have encountered some...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian L.

3.0 of 5 stars. The DC humidity causes my curly hair to inflate at an alarming rate, so I finally broke down and decided to get it cut. A friend suggested coming here, so I booked an appointment with Jenn (pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jess M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Desperate for a haircut, I gave Bang another shot. Summer in DC means chopping off the extra length and thinning the my mess of hair out a bunch. I didn't go back to the person I saw last time, as...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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worst service ever staff are snobs

The only nice people there were the guys who shampooed my hair - and even that was messed up - I had to rewash it myself to get out the soap they missed b/c when i told the guy about it, he just shrugged!...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Leigh L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Camden is sheer genius. My whole experience at Bang is always great; cuts, color, waxing. If you lean towards edgy cuts, you'll love this place.
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen N.

3.0 of 5 stars. Well, I felt the need to give Bang Salon and Spa a Yelp! today after a woman in the elevator asked me, "Where do you get your hair cut, it's beautiful!"I had to tell her - $38 at Bang on U St. Go see...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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Great Experience

I wish I still lived close enough to keep Bang as my primary haircare provider. Although prices have gone up since I've had to leave, they are still very reasonable prices for this area. The salon is very hip...
kudzu.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Danny A.

1.0 of 5 stars. Bang Salon has adequate haircuts. Dino was great. But the system is totally based on turnover, and their "cancellation policy" is a bad joke. I work right next door, so I went to them because it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sasha R.

1.0 of 5 stars. When I first went to Bang I was not impressed with the stylist, Bruce. I found him arrogant and totally distracted. The haircut was okay, but was not styled in the fashion that I prefer. But, prices...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin M.

1.0 of 5 stars. It says something when one walks into a salon and her selected stylist has not a pleasant word to say - nor a smile. My hair was "impossible" to funkify, based on its length, and when I was asked "do...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by elsa k.

5.0 of 5 stars. Bang was recommended to me by the lovely Ashley M. and I will be eternally grateful! Unlike it's stuck-up sister location in Chinatown, the U. St. Bang is young, hip and fabulous. I've been getting...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by andrea c.

1.0 of 5 stars. i really wanted to like this place, as it came highly recommended to me by several friends...and the pricetag is fairly unbeatable. however, i found it to be incredibly disappointing. the guy who cut...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tiffany M.

1.0 of 5 stars. Uh, this place is super hit or miss. I tried it out I believe three times and each time was really different. I just don't get it. It would be nice if they took their time more and really listened....
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Catherine R.

3.0 of 5 stars. I visited Bang on a friend's recommendation and because I heard it was a mere $35 for a cut. I had medium (shoulder-length) hair that I was growing out, and pretty intense all-over color and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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Worst haircut of my life!

Please take my warning and never go to this salon! I received the worst haircut/color of my life and it was ridiculously overpriced and the stylist Jason was extremly rude. When I went to another salon to have...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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Great place

I lived in Manhattan for 8 years, Paris and Boston, and I've had the best haircut and color experiences at Bang. The atmosphere is fun, yet professional, and Selma is attentive and talented. The prices are...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by sarah K.

4.0 of 5 stars. First, let me say that Bang can be very hit or miss depending on the stylist. But once you get a good stylist, you can't beat the price! I've had two great stylists here and a couple of lousy ones....
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Julie M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love Dino!! so much so, in fact, that I've moved out of DC, but am back often enough on biz that I have yet to find a new local hair stylist. Instead, I keep going back to let Dino work his magic....
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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Terrible service

THIS WAS MY THIRD AND LAST TIME GOING TO BANG! The first haircut I had there was ok, but the guy looked like he just rolled out of bed. The last two times I was with ELENA and she was terrible. She...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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I actually CRIED.

I guess I'm in the minority, but I got the absolute worst haircut of my life at Bang recently -- which is saying a lot, because I was bald for awhile. My stylist asked me TONS of questions, which I thought...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie G.

1.0 of 5 stars. These people are CROOKS. Two years ago I booked a hair cut online. I called from the metro (it was stalled) to say I'd be five minutes late. The rude receptionist barked "your appt is canceled then...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by C.M B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ah, finally, a great salon with good stylist at a price that doesn't break the bank! I saw Elena at the U Street Salon. She's really friendly, listens to your wants and needs and provide advice but...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Carolyn P.

1.0 of 5 stars. I spent an hour and a half in the chair at the U Street salon and experienced the worst service in my life. I walked in for my seven pm appointment with a junior stylist. When I sat down, I told her...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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Great deal for a trim or touch up

I haven't been terribly impressed with their stylists, but they have great availability and a pretty decent price for cuts. They also have a great waxer!
kudzu.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Audrey M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I waited a while to write this review to decide how i really felt about this place. i have very difficult hair, and sometimes styles look ridiculous after a few days. this time however, my hair got...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by A. T.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love Elena, she always gives me a great cut, and knows exactly what I want. I'd give her five stars except that Bang is so, so crowded nowadays and I feel like she is always rushed. It also takes...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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high class meets downtown funk

When I first found this hair salon, the U street area was still rough around the edges. THe hairsalon stood out like a diamond in the rough. I was looking for a place I could get a haircut i could afford to...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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They don't accept gratuity by credit card

I know why they like tip in cash, but it's very inconvenient for customers to have to carry cash in order to tip. I don't usually carry cash and use only my debit/credit card.The haircut quality ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by vikki a.

3.0 of 5 stars. i had my hair cut and colored here about 2 years ago by angela. like most places in dc it was fine but nothing great. everyone was super nice and helpful but i feel as if it wasn't a custom cut to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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Bad Service...Bad Attitude

I scheduled an appointment at the Verizon Center location. Even after the receptionist called and told me to come 15 minutes later for my appointment because the stylist was running behind, I still had to sit...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2007
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I came out looking worse, than my worse bad hair day.

I tried Bang at U St. because of their prices and convenient location. You can tell they are inexperienced a mile away The cut is just wrong. A high layer and a low layer, no layers in between, sor...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristin P.

5.0 of 5 stars. I was nervous about finding a stylist here in DC during my summer employment. I missed my favorite hairdresser back in Chicago and figured I should just keep it simple . . . but Bryce seemed cool so...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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Its how you hit it

I went to bang a few times on the suggestion of my friend who swears by it. I hate trying to find a new hair person, so i decided to try it. Granted, I also went because it is slightly less expensive...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/21/2007
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Great experience!

I was a little intimidated by the tatoos but don't be fooled. They were easy to work with when I needed to reschedule...friendly with great advice. Everyone was upbeat, positive and all the clients I saw came...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Monica M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been going to the U Street Bang location for about 4 years. I started out with Vera way back when and went through a few different stylists. I had Jim once (not sure if he's still there), and I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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I LOVE THIS PLACE

All the stylist at Bang and the staff are very friendly and knowledgable. This is the best place in DC to get an hip and affordable haircut!! The staff is nice and friendly. They made me feel welcome. If you...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Aaron A.

5.0 of 5 stars. Wanting to get away from the meth lab known as VSL Salon, a friend of mine referred me here. I *love* it! Cool, relaxed setting coupled with exceptional stylists make this a safe bet. Although I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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Customer Service Hell

I went to Bangs because I was in desperate need of a highlight. I got Ryan. NEVER GO TO RYAN. He is condescending and pompous and speaking to you like you have no idea what you are talking about. I ha...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/16/2007
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Absolutley Horrific Experience.....Utterly Incompetent Staff by Alaina V. at InsiderPages

The establishment: 30 minutes after checking in I went back to the desk to ask the receptionist what was going on.... Oh, you are here? was the response from the same woman I checked in with. I later found out...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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Truly Horrific Experience.... Utterly Incompetent Staff

The establishment:30 minutes after checking in I went back to the desk to ask the receptionist what was going on.... "Oh, you are here?" was the response from the same woman I checked in with. I l...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian S.

3.0 of 5 stars. This is for the U Street location, I have never been to Verizon Center.So how do you review a business like this? The deciding factor here is of course the stylist, and more importantly your hair upon...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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never going back by waterbird v. at InsiderPages

If you are looking for a cut and color from a hungover, lipgloss reapplying, inattentive stylist sporting the worst of 80s new wave fashion, this is the place for you. I actually had a woman override my hair...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sigrid S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Hair is a very personal thing; I've read that, in terms of intimacy, touching someone's hair is second only to kissing him. That said, I got exactly what I wanted at Bang for 40% less than I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Karen B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Moved to DC for a job and had a difficult time finding a quality salon that did not break the bank or take all day to give me great hair cut then POW I found BANG...at Verizon Center. Jay is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lizzy Z.

2.0 of 5 stars. This was my fifth hair salon, and definitely not my last. My stylist was very distracted and though I asked for a light brown, I got dark chocolate with red highlights. I was in and out in about an...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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They're criminals and scam-artists

More than a year ago I scheduled a hair cut at Bang Salon on U St. Had to give them my credit card # to reserve. That day, the metro had some drama so I was running late. I called them 5 minutes befor...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Cathy D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Thanks, Ashley, for recommending Tyler! I concur their online booking service is so easy and convenient. I had to wait about 2 weeks to get an appointment with Tyler, but he was wonderful. First of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Angel B.

2.0 of 5 stars. Three of my friends recommended Bang. I made an appointment for a Monday afternoon. Two hours before the appointment, it was canceled because of a stylist emergency. Finally, after many phone calls...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Irreputable S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Oh how I love Bang. For the skimmers, allow me to sum it up: Uber trendy little salon on U Street. Excellent service and style for minimal prices. ($30 haircuts for men AND women alike. Unheard of.)...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ashley M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Bang was recommended to me by a coworker and I have nothing but good things to say about it! First, I love their online booking service for appointments! The cartoon profiles of each stylist are also...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah R.

5.0 of 5 stars. ***2009 Update - Patrick is now at the 16th & U Street Location.Please try Bang at their new location in the Verizon Center (7th & F St) and ask for Patrick. I've been in DC for five years and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Rebecca R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've gotten my hair cut three times at Bang by three different people, and have been pleased every time--by the cut and the price! I disagree with the poor review of the waxing. I've found the waxing...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Cam T.

2.0 of 5 stars. Waxing is never a pleasant experience. And waxing at Bang proved me correct. It makes me miss the good ol' days in a land not so far away where the only choice was to sit on the floor of a small...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by andra e.

2.0 of 5 stars. eh. that's how i'd describe my haircut.good price, but felt ignored and rushed. still looking for a better place...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Sabrina Z.

1.0 of 5 stars. Should be renamed "hair factory." Everyone looks the same when they're finished. 30 minutes per appointment might be efficient, but leaves you feeling like a part on an assembly line. I've tried...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2006
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Don't get a hair cut in that salon by trusting what their web site is saying about their hairdressers!

I read reviews here and booked a hair cut appointment there with a hairdresser that according to their website was very creative because she was a lefty. It seems in Bang Salon 'Creative' means that t...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/22/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda B.

3.0 of 5 stars. I agree with the other reviews. I've gotten my hair cut there 3 times, and have never been overly wowed, but never really disappointed. I do think it's better than Hair Cuttery or any other discount...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2006
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Really Solid Cuts at a fair price

I have never been blown away when I have been to Bang. I have used a different person everytime - I am using Marks suggestion from above and trying Elana this time. However - although I have never...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/13/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Beth K.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've gotten my hair cut there twice and both times it was just fine. Not great, not terrible, just fine. But one of the times they made me wait half an hour for my appointment and didn't give me any...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2006
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Well-run business with great stylists by Jesse F. at InsiderPages

(For men's cuts - $30) I recently defected from another salon and chose Bang, due mainly to their great website. I got lucky when someone cancelled an appointment with Bryce right before I called. Apparently,...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/29/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Tu-Van L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Decent place. Price is average but you can get the same hair cut at a Hair Cuttery or something. I've been there twice and was only moderately happy with my haircut.
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2006
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awesome service on U street by inga e. at InsiderPages

I heard a lot of positive reviews about this place. And this salon certainly came to my expectations. I was clearly impressed with the professional service, very attentive and considerate. I was helped by...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2005
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Hip Salon for the Right Price

Bang is great! I found out about it after reading about a stylist in a recent issue of Allure Magazine, which named Angela one of the best stylists in the area. She really is! The place is uber-chi...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/05/2005
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Hip Style for Cheap by Leah H. at InsiderPages

I went to this salon after seeing it written up in numerous magazines. It seems almost too good to be true, but while it has the atmosphere of a MUCH pricier place--thumping music, young, fashionable staff,...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2005
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Cheap and cool hair salon by Jenny K. at InsiderPages

Bang is a great deal--where else can you get a quality women's haircut for just $35 in DC? The salon itself is small and the decor is urban and cool, with lots of chrome and light wood. Vera has always given...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/02/2005
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WOW great service by Jessica G. at InsiderPages

I'm very picky about my haircuts, but i threw in the towel and got a cut done here after seeing my best friend's. I tried Bang on U Street and LOVED it - both for color and cut, it was like my hairstylist read...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2005
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Spelled backwards it's Gnab. Kind of makes you think.

Bang salon is very good, especially now that they've added another person at the front desk. All of the stylists are talented, though I'm partial to Elena, and they are a relative bargain at $25 a cut...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/16/2005
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Happen Place

Bang Salon & Spa :: Washington DC Nail SalonTheir solgan is "You want luxury at the right price. You want the best. You want Bang." Which I thought was super cute. The offer a number of nail sa...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/14/2005
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Good spa! by Stephanie P. at InsiderPages

This business is great! It has a very good spa and a good salon. The staff is extremely friendly and knowlegeable about all areas within the salon. If you want to be in a laid back relaxing atmosphere, this is...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/12/2005
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Hip salon on U St by Jennifer G. at InsiderPages

Bang Salon is one of those hip places starting to show up on U St. They have good prices, excellent products for sale, and a very friendly staff. They also have a doctor on staff who does laser hair removal...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/11/2005
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