How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%86+46.9Reliability 24%79+19.2Value 14%78+11Replies to reviews 7%43+3Craft & service penalty94−0.6Experts Score= 79Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.79SCORECavalry Salon
Washington, DC · Grade BLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #39Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 57 wedding hair stylists · 4.9★ from 923 Google reviews
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Percentile vs other wedding hair stylists (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and craft & service; weakest: replies to reviews.
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Customers hired Cavalry Salon for 8 kinds of job.
Cavalry Salon for blowdry
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Edit: Since Google won’t let me leave another review, I’m adding to my original. A year later, and I still can’t recommend Yvonne and this salon enough. Each time I come, I know that I will be happy with the cut and color. Yvonne is highly knowledgeable, friendly, and makes sure that she understands what you want so…
This was my first appointment. I came to Yvonne with a case of a really bad hair box dye accident. She was able to completely transform my hair. Her assistant, Zianni did a wonderful job with hair wash, treatments and the blow out. Despite being an introvert, I felt very comfortable. The salon has a lovely…
Yvonne Le is truly a hair artist! She has an amazing eye for style and always knows what works best for my hair. Her attention to detail, creativity, and professionalism are unmatched. Every time I leave her chair, I feel more confident and absolutely love my hair. Highly recommend Yvonne to anyone looking for a talented hairstylist! ★★★★★
I came to Cavalry Salon in May 2026 for a partial balayage with Yvonne, the salon owner. I brought clear inspiration photos — including photos of my own hair from 2022 — showing a soft, dimensional brunette with preserved natural depth and a darker root. My goal was subtle dimension added to my natural brunette, not…
Update — I’ve been going to Yvonne / Calvary Salon for almost a year and I couldn’t be happier. They truly are the best!! My hair is healthier than it’s ever been!! Yvonne was absolutely incredible!!! She transformed by hair and I’m so impressed!!! She definitely lives up to the hype!!
I have been going here since they opened and Yvonne's previous location in Alexandria many many years ago. The best haircuts over the course of my entire childhood! The owner, Yvonne, is a beauty guru. I highly recommend her styling services. I am so thankful for Cavalry Salon.
Cavalry salon is my favorite DC hair salon! All stylists I’ve had, and especially Yvonne, are super talented, kind, and professional! I received the best treatment and left feeling 10x more confident. Thank you cavalry !
Hava is the best! She is AMAZING- the only person I trust with my hair. She has great vision and always nails it. My latest look — cocoa brown highlights, perfect look for the summer!
Hava is amazing! I got my hair cut by her for the first time and she knew exactly what to do for the change I wanted to see in my hair. She put so much effort and attention in cutting my hair, meticulously cutting it to give me gorgeous layers, volume and lightening the heaviness of my hair. She did a wonderful job…
Yvonne is an artist! I asked for a balayage with reference photos, and she was able to replicate it beautifully while still matching it to my natural hair color. The blowout was also beautiful and my hair felt like silk. I can’t wait to come back, I had an amazing experience! May 2026: I came back for a balayage…
The best hairstyle I have ever had!! Last year I got blonde baby lights, now after a year, they’ve transformed into a full blown balayage!! When I came for my treatment last year, Yvonne told me “just wait, in a year your hair will grow into an even more beautiful style.” And she couldn’t have been more right!! She…
Carlos at Cavalry was amazing. He always goes above and beyond. He gives great recommendations for hair treatments and haircuts. I always go back with an extremely nice haircut and an amazing time chatting with him. The salon also is very close to the dupont metro so getting there is very easy. Highly recommended.
Excellent perm with Yvonne at Cavalry.
It was my first time here, I’m so happy with the results! Thank you so much Yvonne and her team. 🤍 She did an amazing job, she combined a color of my choosing and another one she chose. I was really nervous, but they were reassuring, and really attentive. Awesome service from everyone. Definitely coming back in the future.
Yvonne is great! This is my before and after. My hair had faded to an orange color that I needed to be fixed. Yvonne was able to add a great color gloss to match my natural hair color and gave me a much needed trim. I’m feeling great before my upcoming vacation!
Carlos is the best! I’ve been going to him for all my hair needs for 4 years and he never disappoints.
Hava is the best hair stylist I have ever been to. She UNDERSTANDS hair in a way that only comes from 30 years of experience. Hava is incredibly knowledgeable, efficient, talented, and fun! I can’t recommend her and Cavalry salon enough!
Yvonne is the best! She knows exactly I want for my hair. She gives me her professional advice. She has been moving to different locations in DC and I have been chasing her around to find her. I highly recommend her.
This is the BEST salon in the DMV!! Hava (@havalestylist) is an actual genius!! She made me feel so beautiful and really helped me! I included the before and after so you can see!!
I’ve been to this hair salon twice now,and I’ve had my hair dyed by the wonderful Carlos! He is the sweetest person and he does an excellent job. He got my color the exact way I wanted and gave me an excellent blow dry and the prices are pretty reasonable. I will definitely be going to him from now on.
Carlos is the Wizard of Hair and an absolute scientist when it comes to color. He knows exactly how to get it right every single time and never misses the mark. Carlos works miracles on hair — he really is like a physician who can diagnose and treat whatever your hair needs, no matter who you are or what your…
After trying several salons and never quite getting the blonde I had been hoping for, I was starting to think it just wasn’t meant to be. Then I found Yvonne through her amazing Google reviews and now I completely understand why everyone raves about her! I came in with a general idea of what I wanted, but when I…
A true artist!!!! Yvonne is the long hair blonde expert!! I’ll never go anywhere else! Highly recommend.
Hava did an amazing job on my balayage!
This salon is a little gem, and I’m glad to have found @bernardvasti again. She is the best!
Had a wonderful experience at Cavalry Salon last week. The owner greeted me warmly to the clean, bright, and zen-like space. My stylist, Tania, has an eye for color and style and outdid herself. All of the staff are friendly and engaging and supportive of each other and their clients.
Yvonne is THE best! Turns out aaamazing every time - couldn’t be happier. Thank you ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Got a dead end trim, olaplex treatment and some coloring done by Hava! She was great at listening while also giving advice, also did an amazing job at ensuring I wasn’t in the chair too long. So happy with the results! Great salon, friendly staff and a super cute salon dog as a bonus perk! Before and after below
Highly recommend Cindy! I was visiting from San Francisco for my graduation and needed a last-minute wash and blowout. I have naturally curly 2C/3A hair, and Cindy washed, blow dried, and styled my hair in under an hour—without rushing the quality at all! The blowout was super voluminous, polished, and honestly…
Hava is SUCH a talented hair dresser, not to mention incredibly thoughtful and sweet. She was so attentive to the kind of haircut I wanted, and she went the extra mile by making the experience lovely. I’m often confused about what to do with my hair and Hava made me feel so confident! Truly, a top-notch experience —…
Got a haircut with Yvonne today. She’s very friendly and gave me exactly what I wanted! And Cindy did a perfect blowout. Would definitely recommend Cavalry Salon!
Yvonne is amazing! She gave me beautiful baby highlights - highly recommend her for highlights, coloring and styling.
Hava is the best!! Could not recommend more
I have been on the hunt for a hairdresser in dc for ages and I’ve been so happy to have found Yvonne. I’ve even gotten my hair dyed for the first time and I now trust her completely! Cindy also does a fab job with blow dry and styling. Highly recommend!
Yvonne was excellent with my blonde fall transitional hair! Super blended and natural and great haircut too. Will be back!
I can’t say enough great things about HAVA AT CAVALRY SALON!! I’ve been a faithful client since 2020 and Hava always makes my hair dreams come true. She listens to what I want and makes recommendations based on my lifestyle and upkeep. Strangers come up to me on the street to ask who does my hair. My friends refer…
Carlos was amazing!! My blowout was perfect, and my hair looks incredible for my engagement party. Loved all his tips on how to keep my hair healthy, too!
Hava came recommend to me by a colleague, and boy they did not steer me wrong! She gave me exactly what I was looking for all while keeping my hair healthy and smooth. I was looking for a good salon in DC and I’m so happy I found Cavalry!
Carlos has been my hair stylist for over 10 years, yet I am constantly impressed at his expertise and talent in ensuring the best cut and color for me every singe time! Nothing but praise and the highest recommendation for Carlos!
Over the years I’ve seen so many stylists and been to countless salons. I can say with full confidence that Yvonne is the BEST in DC. I’ve been seeing her for a year now and she is an absolute miracle worker!!! I always walk out of our appointments together feeling confident, excited, and ready to take on my day.…
Yvonne was phenomenal. Truly the best haircut I’ve ever gotten. The entire experience was amazing. The whole staff was extremely kind and very professional. I asked for long layers with face framing pieces and I got exactly that. Would 100% recommend. I’m in love with my hair
Literally a dream! I’d been wanting to dye my hair purple for about 7 years and after tonnes of research I came to Yvonne and team here at Cavalry. I was definitely anxious but I think everyone can tell from the picture just how amazing they are at their work. The team really has a passion to give the client what…
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Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | 227 | $45–$91 |
| Hairstyling | 127 | $58–$136 |
| Hair coloring | 96 | $214–$426 |
| Hair highlighting | 49 | $214–$426 |
| Blowdry | 44 | — |
| Balayage | 29 | $246–$426 |
| Blowouts | 18 | $50–$97 |
| Bang trim | 15 | — |
