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 hair highlighting
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Absolutely loved my experience with Hava! She really listened to what I wanted and absolutely nailed the color and cut. She gave my brunette hair so much beautiful, natural-looking dimension while keeping it rich and healthy-looking. Everything blends so seamlessly and the final result feels polished, soft, and so…
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,…
Best salon in DC !!! Yvonne and Z are miracle workers
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…
Best highlights in DC. Ivonne is fantastic, I’ve been there 3 times, and every single time is better than the last time. They are very accommodating. I would recommend Ivonne to anyone who wants to fix their hair or have amazing highlights.
Hava did a very amazing job with my highlights and they turned out so nice 😊. I recommend coming here to get hair color because Hava does it very well!
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!
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!
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…
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.
Beautiful transformation!!!! Thank you Hava❤️
Great service and vibe!
i absolutely love how my hair looks!
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.
So so happy with my hair!! Yvonne is great and works so efficiently. Would absolutely recommend
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 was the absolute best, I came in for a partial highlight and she completely transformed my hair. She also. Cut and styled my hair and made it come back to life!
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…
Yvonne is amazing and has consistently done an AMAZING job on my hair -- expert cut and highlights for a very reasonable price for the DC area. You won’t be disappointed!
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 ❤️
Vasti is an incredibly talented stylist! I've been going to her for years. What she is able to do with highlights is amazing, and she always knows what to do with my very fine hair. I can't recommend Vasti enough!!
Tanya has been in the business for a long time and I have been her customer for 20 years. Highly recommend.
This salon is a little gem, and I’m glad to have found @bernardvasti again. She is the best!
Carlos did a phenomenal job on my hair and took the time to make sure everything was right, will be returning!
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…
I have been coming here for almost 5 years. Everyone who works at this salon is incredibly talented. I’ve never left the salon feeling less than my absolute best. The customer service is great as well! I specifically cannot recommend Yvonne enough! This is by far the best hair salon I’ve ever been to, and I will continue to be a loyal customer!
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!
Yvonne is amazing! She gave me beautiful baby highlights - highly recommend her for highlights, coloring and styling.
I have had the worst experience at this salon with Yvonne - and arguably the worst customer service experience ever. Not only was I incorrectly charged, but the whole experience was disappointing. To start, I gave my credit card information when I made the appt and was charged $50 (which I expected since salons…
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 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!!
Went to see Carlos for babylights after a recommendation from a friend and had such a great experience! It was my first time ever coloring my hair, and he took the time to talk through what I wanted. The color looks so natural, and I'm so happy with the results! Walked out of the salon feeling incredible. Highly…
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…
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!
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!
Price
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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 | — |
