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Google reviewers rate Illusions of Georgetown 4.9 out of 5 based on 326 reviews, with the owner responding to 74% of them. Clients frequently praise the salon's punctuality, clear communication, and skilled execution of services like balayage, blowouts, and color correction. However, a few low-star reviews criticize inconsistent product availability, unexpected pricing changes, and stylist tardiness during appointments.
Data from Google, last updated October 26, 2026.
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326 Google reviews we collected
Phrases our text analysis found in 277 written reviews
What customers reported paying
Middle half of what 53 customers paid ($96–$282) · gold mark = category median.
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“Luis is great to work with, he is very patient with talking you through consultations, and does an excellent job with balayage and highlights.”
“) and he’s really only person that’s been able to achieve my into pics/match exactly what I’ve wanted — Couldn’t recommend him enough!”
“I had a very disappointing experience here and will not return.”
“He exceeded my expectations in all areas and will now be my stylist forever!”
“However, the blowout was terrible and left my hair looking worse than when I walked in.”
“Amanda was amazing, she really listened to what I wanted, took her time, gave me great advice, and respected my request exactly.”
“They were so kind and helpful and were able to squeeze her in almost immediately.”
“They are both kind and skilled, and you can tell that they each have a genuine passion for their craft - 10/10 every time!”
“As a type-B bride, I was panicking only two months away from my wedding day trying to find a hair and makeup artist who was talented yet affordable.”
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Customers hired Illusions of Georgetown for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
Always come here for my blowouts and treatment. Melek has been doing the prettiest blowouts for me for 2 years now, always looks so good!! Definitely recommend coming here.
Luis is heaven-sent! As a type-B bride, I was panicking only two months away from my wedding day trying to find a hair and makeup artist who was talented yet affordable. I stumbled upon Illusions, and Luis was happy to take on not only my hair & makeup but also some of my friends and family as well. He exceeded my…
I’m new to Washington and had been looking for a hair salon where I could feel comfortable and confident, especially for my hair color. After a lot of searching, I chose Amanda based on her profile and the services offered on the salon’s website, and I’m so happy I did! The whole team was so welcoming and…
Luis is the best that there is!!! I’ve received the most phenomenal haircuts from him (layers, curtain bangs, etc.) and he’s really only person that’s been able to achieve my into pics/match exactly what I’ve wanted — Couldn’t recommend him enough!!🤍
Illusions is a wonderful hair salon! And Ghorkem is a wonderful hair dresser. I have been coming here for years and highly recommend it!
I had my haircut for the first time at Illusions of Georgetown with Melek. She was great at listening to what I wanted but also offered suggestions on what would work best for my hair, which I really appreciated! I have long straight hair and needed a refresh and Melek definitely helped with that!
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | 82 | $45–$91 |
| Hairstyling | 59 | $58–$136 |
| Hair coloring | 52 | $214–$426 |
| Hair highlighting | 22 | $214–$426 |
| Blowdry | 18 | — |
| Balayage | 18 | $246–$426 |
| Blowouts | 10 | $50–$97 |
| Gloss or Glaze | 7 | — |
4.9 ★★★★★ 326 reviews on Google · rating breakdown
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Melek did such an amazing job! Great experience :)
Hello Shraya! Thank you for your kind words, we hope to see you again soon!
Always come here for my blowouts and treatment. Melek has been doing the prettiest blowouts for me for 2 years now, always looks so good!! Definitely recommend coming here.
Hello Omaya! We are glad to hear you had a good experience with us, we hope to see you again soon!
Luis is heaven-sent! As a type-B bride, I was panicking only two months away from my wedding day trying to find a hair and makeup artist who was talented yet affordable. I stumbled upon Illusions, and Luis was happy to take on not only my hair & makeup but also some of my friends and family as well. He exceeded my expectations in all areas and will now be my stylist forever! <3
Hello Claire! We are so delighted to have been a part of your wedding day! We hope to see you again soon!
I had a very disappointing experience here and will not return. I was scheduled for a Brazilian Blowout, but when I arrived for my appointment, the salon couldn’t even locate the correct product needed for the treatment and asked me to reschedule. I understand that things can go wrong, so I was happy to be flexible and agreed to reschedule. They offered to give me a blowout in the meantime, which I accepted. However, the blowout was terrible and left my hair looking worse than when I walked in. An absolute waste of my time and energy.
Thank you for your feedback. Unfortunately, we were unable to locate a client profile or appointment under the name associated with this review in our system. We take all feedback seriously and would appreciate the opportunity to look into your concerns further. Please contact us directly at 202-338-4100 so we can gather more information and better assist you. Thank you, Management at Illusions of Georgetown
Luis is great to work with, he is very patient with talking you through consultations, and does an excellent job with balayage and highlights.
Luis is an artist! Thank you for the great review, Shelby!
Melek is the best hair stylist ever! She makes my vision come true every time, and is so kind and thoughtful. I was someone who dreaded hair cuts and now I come almost every month!! Literally could not recommend her more.
Hello Noemi! We are glad to hear you enjoyed your time with us, we hope to see you again soon!
I highly recommend Luis! He specializes in blonde coloring and highly values hair health. Each appointment we discuss my personal hair goals and he customizes each session to make sure we are always making progress to meet them.
Thank you for the good review, we are glad you had a great experience with Luis!
I’m new to Washington and had been looking for a hair salon where I could feel comfortable and confident, especially for my hair color. After a lot of searching, I chose Amanda based on her profile and the services offered on the salon’s website, and I’m so happy I did! The whole team was so welcoming and attentive, even with my daughter there. Amanda was amazing, she really listened to what I wanted, took her time, gave me great advice, and respected my request exactly. I felt completely comfortable and in good hands throughout the appointment. Thank you, Amanda and the whole team! I’m very happy with my hair and already looking forward to coming back !
Hello Sonia, we are glad to hear to you had a good experience with us, hope to see you again soon!
Melek did an amazing job on the blowout, I walked out of the salon feeling like a princess!
Hello Amanda! We are glad to hear you had great experience with Melek; we hope to see you again soon!
Melek did an excellent work. My hair had a bad cut and she knew how to do her job well. I am delighted with my haircut.
Hello Marilyn! We are glad to hear you like your hair, we hope to see you again soon!
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