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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Cavalry Salon for hair coloring
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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…
I got partial highlights with Hava and she was great! She told me exactly what would look the best and worked quickly and very well. Will definitely be coming back.
Yvonne is unbelievably amazing for blondes, and that’s an understatement. I’ve had some bad experiences with stylists who didn’t understand that I have very fine hair and need someone who cares about the longterm. I move around a lot, and always find it challenging to book with someone experienced with ash blonde,…
Yvonne is fantastic! I’ve been to her twice now for blonde baby lights and each time has been exactly what I wanted. The color blends great and looks super natural like I asked for. Definitely recommend for anyone looking for a blonde colorist in the DC area.
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! ★★★★★
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 a summer update: I got a keratin done with Hava and i’m obsessed with it. She did so amazing and I will always be back here for any of my hair needs. 😍 Hava is the BEST. When I came here my hair was literally box dyed black and someone how made magic and I left here looking like this. if you ever need your…
Hava always does the most amazing job with my hair. Whether it’s a cut, style, or coloring she always does exactly what I ask and beyond. The results are incredible. She is so sweet and lovely and the rest of the staff are amazing as well. I always look forward to going back. July 1st - UPDATE new summer hair by…
Hava is a wonderful stylist! My red hair color had faded, but Hava refreshed my color and had me looking ready for summer vacation. ❤️ She’s also very kind and a joy to talk to. I’ll keep coming back to her for all of my hair needs!!
Yvonne has been my go to for years and now she is my teenagers’ go to, as well! She is so patient and really works to understand everyone desires. Checkbook this cut and color!
Had my hair done by Yvonne and Z. Fantastic hair color and service! My color was perfect! And my hair was styled the best I have ever had. I’m very happy.
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…
Beautiful transformation!!!! Thank you Hava❤️
Went to Hava for haircut and dye and she did an amazing job and was great during consultation. Best hair cut I’ve received in years, and I’ve now been going to her ever since. She helped me go from brown to red to black, helping to pick hues and tones that best suit me. Recommend her for all dye and cut needs!
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!
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…
Hava is an ARTIST!!! She is truly a master colorist and gave my hair life I didn’t know it needed. I have been getting balayage for years, but she has given me the hair I’ve always dreamed of. She was extremely meticulous; no detail was overlooked — you can tell she focuses on delivering top-notch results. I…
Carlos Reyes is a balayage god! My hair always looks amazing and it can grow out for months while still looking perfect. I get compliments everywhere I go and I have sent multiple people here to fix other hairstylists' color. He also gives fabulous long layer cuts and is an all around great human. Highly recommend!
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…
Hava is incredible!! I’ve been going to Cavalry religiously everyone three months for about five years — I love it! Hava always knows exactly what my hair needs. I get a Diva cut and either highlights or single-process color, and she always delivers perfection. The salon is so bright and happy and I don’t go anywhere else since I discovered Cavalry ❤️
Amazing service, color and cut! Vasti does it all! A++
This salon is a little gem, and I’m glad to have found @bernardvasti again. She is the best!
This is the second time I’ve seen Hava and she is always so kind and is a master at hair! I don’t always know what I want but I came in wanting darker (closer to my natural color) and some layers. As always, she did a fantastic job!!! Make sure you check out her instagram @havalestylist for more inspo!
I was happy to follow my favorite stylist Vasti Bernard to this salon. The products and services are top-notch and the space is designed to reduce noise and create a sense of privacy.
Yvonne does an exceptional job with color correction and blonde highlights. After my first appointment with her, my highlights blended so much better with my dark brown hair. I was able to let it grow out for 5 months because of how well it was blended (I’ve never been able to do that before.) I think the pictures…
Hava at Cavalry Salon does the most amazing haircuts, styling, and balayage—I’ve been coming here for several years and always come away loving my hair and feeling confident, even after just a trim! She’s an incredibly skilled and lovely hair stylist and I can’t say enough good things about her work. My hair tends…
Hava is amazing! She was super sweet and did a great job on my cut and color. I will be going in the future to Hava!
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
Yvonne is an amazing hairstylist who truly cares about her work and her clients. I received so many compliments on the gray blending she did for me. A great experience overall!
YVONNE! hair color and cut by Yvonne, she did an amazing job!!! will be coming back ❤️❤️ She did it again. Truly an artist when it comes to hair. This red is gorgeous and now i’m ready to celebrate the holiday!
Yvonne is amazing! She gave me beautiful baby highlights - highly recommend her for highlights, coloring and styling.
Yvonne is amazing! She gave me the perfect haircut! I also love my hair color. This is my new go to salon! Thanks Yvonne!
I had a great experience getting blonde babylights with Yvonne! She matched the color I already had from previous highlights and blended them well so they are subtle and look natural. Yvonne and the rest of the staff were all so kind and welcoming!
Hava does such an amazing job with my color and cut! And she is so kind. I can’t recommend her enough! Before and after pictures included!
Hava is absolutely amazing! She transformed my grown out, yellow-y hair into the most beautifully blended blonde! i got full balayage, toner, haircut/blowdry. I am so happy!! She is masterful with color! Update! I came back to Hava and couldn't be happier! Update again! Always looks incredible! Went darker this time and Hava did an amazing job :)
Hava is literally the best!!! She worked a miracle on my hair and gave me the most fabulous honey blonde ever. 1000000/10 will always recommend!!
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!
Wow! I am so happy with my hair - new to the area and nervous about finding a new salon, this is definitely a winner. Yvonne and Cindy took AMAZING care of my hair, listened to my voice, and after getting my hair dyed for the first time I couldn’t be more pleased. Definitely recommend!!
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…
I always leave very happy from a cut or color with Yvonne! The space is clean and bright and Yvonne and all the staff super friendly, knowledgeable, creative, and attentive.
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!
An absolute gem of a salon. Everybody who works here is just lovely and so friendly. Carlos did a fantastic job on my color and cut. I trust him to make my hair look fantastic.
Yvonne and her crew really know her stuff! She always makes you feel welcome and treats you like family. She knows what works and what doesn’t. Her team has the eyes and does wonderful jobs every time I visit.
I absolutely the results of my hair. I went to get my hair done with my mom and she got a beautiful cut and color by Yvonne. We have been going for years and always leave feeling more beautiful!
Hava did such an amazing job! I came in after a bad highlight job elsewhere and she completely turned things around for me. She looked at the damage and worked her magic. My hair now looks healthy and perfectly blended. She is a true artist with color, professional, and so kind. Hava is a lifesaver and I’m so happy I went to her!
Yvonne is the best!! She has 30+ years of experience and it shows. Soooo grateful I found her and Cavalry right when I moved to DC <3 I’ll never go anywhere else!
Love Cavalry! I always feel like part of the family. Yvonne knows what I want before I do!
First time at Cavalry Salon and it's been a great experience! Absolutely perfect color, cut and styled exactly as I wanted, I adore the result :) Not to mention the warm atmosphere of the salon where I was made very welcome, thank you very much!
Yvonne is a miracle worker! I didn’t care about my hair for years because I was working from home. Now I have to go into the office, and I needed years of abuse fixed (see pic). Yvonne was great about spending time to make sure she really understood what I wanted when I couldn’t articulate it. She made it EXACTLY how I wanted it.
Loved it! Yvonne was extremely knowledgeable and did exactly as I asked. This was a bit of a change for me, so I wasn’t sure how I’d feel walking out, but I loved it way more than I thought I would. That being said, I walked out feeling a bit scammed. The price I agreed to was lower than what I ended up paying. I…
They didn’t disappointed us. My wife and I booked online. The staff is very nice . They pampered us to be happy and placed with their services. The address is very easy to find. There are many restaurants around and the metro station is only 3 min walk from the salon. We will be back for sure .
I had an amazing experience with Hava again! She was incredibly patient, professional, and truly listened to what I wanted. She matched the exact color I requested perfectly, and the result was even better than I imagined. The whole process was smooth, and she took her time to ensure everything was done to…
I can’t say enough good things about Calvary Salon and especially Yvonne. I originally went to her in the summer of ‘24 after finding countless rave reviews of her online. I had just moved to DC and was naturally so nervous about trusting something with my hair after using the same person for so many years. Not only…
I had an excellent experience dying my hair! I came in with black box dye, and Hava worked her magic to give me the color I wanted. She was the sweetest, kindest woman ever and worked so hard to make sure my hair turned out perfect. The process was smooth, and my hair still feels soft and healthy. I couldn’t be happier with the results—highly recommend!
I got the best curly cut, highlights and gloss with Hava Le!! She’s so sweet and I am so happy with how my hair turned out, highly recommend!!
known the owner for years best hair stylist ever! i recommend
I had an amazing experience at the salon with Hava! From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. Hava took the time to listen to exactly what I wanted and offered helpful suggestions based on my hair type. Her expertise was clear throughout the entire process, and she made sure I was…
I’m from Charlotte, NC and I stopped by Cavalry and instantly fell in love. Staff hands down are the best! My hair looked brassy and overall dry/frizzy. Hava did my hair and my hair looks AMAZING! She recommended to tone my hair and gave me layers! My hair looks healthy, voluminous and shiny! This is the best…
I saw Gladys on a whim after getting tired of my grown out roots and brassy bleached ends from another shop a year ago. I was nervous because color corrections can sometimes be really gnarly. Gladys never made me feel like my long, thick hair was too much, and she gave me advice and made me aware of my options for…
This salon is the BEST. I had gone to another salon that had totally wrecked my hair leaving it orange and patchy and just a mess. Yvonne took that mess and blessed me with beautiful hair. She completely transformed it into something even better than I imagined, and it didn’t require me being in the chair all day…
Yvonne did an absolutely amazing job highlighting and toning my hair!!!! I had a really specific tone in mind and she went above and beyond to mix the right colors to get it for me. The entire experience was wonderful and I am excited to have found my new go-to salon in DC!
I had the best first experience here ever! I have never dyed my hair professionally but wanted a blonde balayage and cut. Hava is so sweet and took the best care of me and I left the salon looking truly amazing. She rocks!!
The best!! I've seen Yvonne for both haircuts and highlights and am so happy every time.
Yvonne did an amazing job on my hair! As a new customer, I was thrilled with the results. Highly recommend and I’m definitely coming back!
For years I've been looking for that perfect platinum blond tone, and finally found Yvonne, who gave me exactly what I asked for. She's a true artist, as well as a kind and warm person to work with. I couldn't be happier and look forward to doing my hair with her in the future.
Hava did a wonderful job bringing my hair back to life (it was in serious need of some tlc). She was both attentive and kind-listening to exactly what I was looking for with both my haircut & balayage/color. Would recommend!
Hava did a fantastic job with my hair!! I did highlights with lowlights and it blended so well and looked very natural! The salon is also beautiful and clean.
Yvonne did a great job with my hair! We did an all over color in my hair and Yvonne was kind enough to take the time and pick out some highlights in my hair to not receive any color so I wouldn't have to pay for highlight service again. As a broke grad student I appreciated the extra help and their prices were so reasonable for DC!!
I am SO thrilled to have found Yvonne and the team at Cavalry Salon here in DC. I wanted to return closer back to my natural color after years of blonde highlights and they did a BEAUTIFUL job. I cannot recommend this spot enough. I had a blast the entire time I was there, but I could also fully trust they were…
Hava is simply the best! She is a talented hair colorist and that talent is matched by her kindness. I am profoundly deaf and the care and consideration she gave to make sure I was comfortable at the appointment meant so much to me. I LOVE my hair - lots of compliments!
I just had the best hair cut and hair toning ever with Hava!! She knows best what to do and style with Asian hair. This is my first time ever going to a salon in DC and I’m truly obsessed. The price is totally reasonable and very affordable for such a great service. I would definitely come back again and again for Hava’s work!
So glad I found this salon, Yvonne did an amazing job and I could not recommend her enough! The before and after pictures speak for themself and Yvonne put in so much time and effort to make sure I got the end result that I wanted! Everyone in the salon was so kind and made sure I had great experience. My new go-to hair spot in DC!
Yvonne is the best! She is so great to work with — super friendly, respectful and does beautiful work. Highly recommend!
Yvonne is the best! Highly recommend.
I went in to see Jessi last week for a full balayage. She listened to everything I asked for and I love how my hair turned out! Jessi provided a lot of information on products and my hair type and was super helpful. I went from a brassy color to a nice cool/neutral blonde that I love. I will definitely go back for…
I’ve seen Jessi twice for a Deva cut and color and have been very pleased with her work. She takes the time to really listen to what you want, follows through, and then checks in with you at the end of the service to make sure you’re satisfied (with the reassurance that you can come back if you notice something…
Hava is amazing!!!! She transforms my hair every time and is such a sweet person. I have incredibly thick, dark hair and Hava is so patient with me and helps me get the hair I want!!
Amazing experience!! Super easy booking process, friendly staff, and everything was on time. I have dark brown hair/roots and got a lighter balayage for the first time. Hava was amazing!! She is so sweet and did a phenomenal job coloring/styling my hair - especially with how dark it was.
Hava is a magician with blonde hair! She did such amazing work, was on time and efficient, and a joy to talk to. I‘ll be making myself a regular to her from now on!
I am late at writing this review but when I say Hava is great! She is really great. She is a very kind and sweet person who takes time to do the most perfect hair colour possible. She has a way with her colours and her styling wands. Definitely recommend.
Hava is the best colorist and gives consistently perfect hair cuts! she transforms my hair every time and i get so many compliments. I could not recommend her enough she is not only talented but so kind!
Update: I returned for regular maintenance and I had an amazing time again! Yvonne takes such good care of me, and she has great attention to detail. She saw a part that she didnt like in my 'after' photos and invited me back to fix it. She really is great and very talented! I trust her absolutely to keep my hair…
Yvonne works miracles on my hair. She is a master of what she does. I've been there twice so far, and I've left more than happy about my balayage. I have medium/dark brown hair, and she made the blonde blend in so smoothly. It's beautiful!
Jessi is back in town! Jessi was my hair stylist for years prior to her moving away and I couldn’t be happier she is back in the DC area! She’s a premiere hair stylist who has the best interests for your hair while still accomplishing what you want to get done. She talks you through the process whether you’re…
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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 | — |
