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%89+48.5Reliability 24%85+20.6Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%51+3.6Craft & service penalty86−1.4Experts Score= 85Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.85SCOREIllusions of Georgetown
Washington, DC · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #29Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 57 wedding hair stylists · 4.9★ from 326 Google reviews
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Customers hired Illusions of Georgetown for 8 kinds of job.
Illusions of Georgetown for hairstyling
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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…
Luis saved my hair! My hair is pretty damaged and has lots of breakage. My hair has also been thinning, I came in for some k tip extensions and treatment. Everyone was sweet and the service was amazing!!
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!!🤍
This place is great and calming. Gorkem has created an incredible salon that has outstanding services but it feels like family not a cold sterile fancy salon. He listens to his customers and does exactly what they ask for no surprises. I’m so lucky to have him as my stylist.
I cannot possibly recommend Illusions of Georgetown enough — and particularly my stylist, Luis Ojeda. It was my wedding this weekend and the in-home hair stylist I’d booked to do my wedding day hair canceled on me 20 minutes before the appointment. They weren’t able to find a replacement stylist, so I was left…
Illusions of Goergetown is ALWAYS my go to hair salon! Gorkem does AMAZINGGG with my balayage and knows how to put a smile on my face each time I come! I always get compliments after he does my hair! The salon also has a garage with valet parking, so i'm not struggeling to look for parking before my appointment on…
First, Luis is not a hairstylist. This man is the patron saint of silky hair. I walked in with hair that was giving abandoned bird’s nest; I walked out looking like a person who has her life together. San Luis de Illusions turned my frizz into silky-smooth art. Given how few nanoplastia options there are in the…
I’ve been going to Illusions for nearly 10 years and have worked exclusively with Josh Le the entire time. Across well over 100 appointments, I’ve never once been disappointed with the results. Even after moving from DC, I still make the trip to see him, that alone says everything. Illusions offers excellent service…
Melek did an AMAZING job on my hair!! Both the cut and the styling. Plus she was so sweet and gave me such good advice on upkeep. Definitely coming back!
I had an excellent experience with my stylist (Rissel). They truly listened to what I wanted and delivered even better results than I expected. The attention to detail, professionalism, and friendly attitude made the entire visit outstanding. I highly recommend their services!
I’ve been coming to Gorkem for more than three years! He is the best colorist and hairstylist I’ve ever been to. They are extremely customer focused and I’ve never had a bad experience. He even cut my toddlers hair because I was saying how bad the haircut he got was. Now my husband goes to him as well! It’s an…
I love going to Illusions of Georgetown. I always get the best haircut from Görkem and get the best advice on what’s best for my face shape or product recommendations for my hair type.
I went to Melek for highlights. She was very sweet and professional, and I absolutely loved the results. Highly recommend!
i am so very happy i literally ran out of work in the middle of the day to ask a stranger where she got her hair done because that’s how i found rissel! i am a transplant from los angeles and had been with my hairdresser for 10 years before moving here. i went through about six stylists prior to coming upon rissel…
Rissel is doing my hair for my wedding! We’ve already done a trial and I feel so confidently about how it will turn out the day of. What more can you want?! Rissel is great at letting you know what will and won’t work for your hair and what the realistic outcome will be, which is so helpful when you’re deciding how…
Rissel has been my hairstylist for the past four years, and she never disappoints. She’s incredibly professional and always goes above and beyond. My hair looks and feels healthier after every visit. Highly recommend her!
Amazing experience with Suelene! I highly recommend her and the salon. It’s in such a good area too!
They are all high end professionals, friendly and people with high values. The atmosphere is very nice and the services are provided in a fast manner
Suelene is the best ! The people are so great here. I have recommend my friends and anyone in the area to come. You come here to look good and feel good !
Went to illusions for the first time today. My hair was totally fried from bleach, delicate from hormonal changes, with an uneven color and severely grown out highlights. The online booking process was really simple. From the minute I sat down in Kayla’s chair, she made me feel at ease. Her understanding of my hair…
The color and blowout I got ftom Kayla made me love my hair again. She works wonders!
Kayla is an artist! I’ve been going to her for the last 5ish years and I would follow her wherever she goes. She is great at color and haircut. We’ve done balayage a couple of times, and now highlights, and I’m always super satisfied with the results. She does a great job at understanding what you need and does a…
I came through illusions to get my hair bleached for a pageant I was competing in and not only did Gorkem and his team helped to style my hair but they also did amazing on turning my dark hair (that has been box dyed black too many times… and once using henna dye…) to a blonde shown in the pictures! I came again as…
The best play for hair and makeup ! They are so profesional and nice
Suelene trimmed and styled my hair for my marriage declaration ceremony and I loved it! She is a wonderful hairdresser and a beautiful person and I highly recommend her! She even taught me how to do my hair myself! 🩷
Everyone at this salon is so friendly but my stylist Suelene did an amazing job with my layered cut and blowout ✨💯. My layers are subtle like I asked for but they make my hair look so full and bouncy and I love it. I’ll definitely be back. I would recommend this salon to anyone in the area. From the shampoo to the…
I am a brunette with highlighted hair and I wanted a low maintenance balayage but for the last year it was so difficult for me to find a stylist that would do exactly what I want. I went to three different places in the DMV area but was disappointed each time and kind of just got used to the idea that I will always…
This Salon is consistently outstanding and unrivaled. It has established itself as the top choice without any competition.
Saut was amazing. Beautiful blowout, great haircut, super friendly. Made great suggestions for my hair type. Highly recommend 🙂
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I can't say enough good things about Illusions Hair Salon! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warmth and professionalism. The staff is not only incredibly skilled but also attentive to my needs and preferences. Gorjem always , works magic on my hair. They listened to what I wanted and delivered…
UPDATED REVIEW!!: THIS PLACE HAS CHANGED OWNERSHIP. I CAN NO LONGER STAND BY THE FOLLOWING, BUT IT STILL RINGS TRUE FOR JUSTIN. ::: Justin performs hair magic every time. I've been coming to illusions since I was 15 (20 yrs) and I've never been disappointed. No matter what you need done, they can do it and they do it at a reasonable price, and with style!!
Illusions of Georgetown is a spectacular salon, and Gorkem is the best stylist. They treat you like royalty. And they even have free parking!.
I went there when i was in DC for haircut and hairstyle it was such an amazing experience the stylist was so professional and friendly i asked for curly style and it came out perfectly and stayed for 3 days . the place was so cozy and everyone at the salon was very friendly and welcoming. probably when i comeback will go there again.
I have been going to Illusions several times. All the hairstylists are REAL professionals and the atmosphere is very friendly. I love my cut and also the color. I always walk out of this salon feeling and looking my Best! They treat you with respect and they do exactly what you ask for. The appointments are exact…
My very first time here! I am very impressed with the friendliness of the front desk staff to the amazing cut and style I received from Gorkem. I called as a random person desperately needing a cut and style and I was offered a same day appointment. When I arrived, I noticed the small sign for off-street parking in…
Loving my new cut and color by Gorkem!
If you are looking for perfect haircut or impeccable balayage, Gorkem/Jon is the person you are looking for! He is very professional, attentive and details oriented. He will make your dream hairstyle to come true and consult you on last trends, helping to find the perfect look ( if you haven’t picked one yet) Come…
I saw Gorkem for blonde highlights and a trim, and I knew right away that with his 14 years of experience he knew what he was doing. I'm absolutely thrilled with the way it turned out! He was also great about giving me tips for maintaining my hair after I left the salon. If you're looking for a place to get *great*…
I have been coming to Josh Le for hair done ,and he never failed me. Always a happy customer 👍
I love Illusions! William Brown is my stylist, and he does a great job with both cut and color. My entire family are clients, and we couldn’t be happier!
I have been looking for my go to stylist since I moved to the DMV from the northeast in 2020, and after today I am confident I have found him! Jon at illusions has done exceptional work both times I scheduled appointments with him (once for highlights and once for balayage). I spend a lot of money on my hair, and I…
I cannot say enough about my positive experiences at Illusions. The salon is clean and safety procedures are strictly enforced. Irma is my stylist and she is an artist in terms of cut, color, and hair care. I have watched the other stylists and see that they are all expert professionals who turn out chic…
Naoual did a great job on my color and cut. And there is free valet parking. And they follow COVID-19 protocols.
Amazing haircut the best ever!!! Professional staff very knowledgeable of products/servuce and most of all Style.....Illusions always a trend setter with hair styles !!! Made my next appointment before I left !!!!
Jon always aims to please! He is a wonderful stylist !
So happy I found this place. I was looking for a new hairdresser and my hair was in terrible shape after doing nothing for 9 months. Keren made some excellent suggestions during the consultation and was able to take me right away. I am so happy with the quality of her work and the end result. I booked a follow up…
Karen is a phenomenal hair stylist! I have been going to her for 3+ years and will continue to do so. She has done everything from a beautiful balayage on my dark brunette hair, to helping me go back to my natural look, to helping me grow my hair longer than it’s ever been. She is both a professional and a…
I have been going to Karen for my cuts and color for three years. She is very meticulous and I always leave the salon happy. Illusions specifically is very clean and adheres to all covid compliance. I always look forward to my appointments!
Illusions has excellent covid protocols in place with limited clients inside, shields between chairs, and excellent spacing at all times. They provide medical masks to protect your cloth face mask from hair and take safety very seriously with temperature checks and constant sanitizing. I have felt very safe getting…
Excellent attention, fast and great cut and color. Highly recommended
I discovered Irma through an online search. She does magic with my fine hair. She listens to your “wants” and adds her vast knowledge to get a great result!
WOW! Elizabeth is beyond awesome! My expectations were exceeded by her expertise, visualization and competence. My hair style, cut, color and Brazilian treatment were exactly what was needed and was made to feel that I was in great hands. The cleanliness of the atmosphere along with the plexiglass barriers were…
Jon did an amazing job at cutting my hair, he took his time and made sure the I got the style I wanted. I had an amazing experience with caring staff that really love what they do. Thank you.
I was really pleased that I was able to make an appointment with my stylist, William Brown this summer, because Illusions of Georgetown is following CDC guidelines plus also providing disposable robes, stations separated by plexiglass.. I chose Illusions of Georgetown specifically because of William Brown and for…
This is not an easy time to go to a hair salon, however, Illusions Salon made me feel so safe and welcome. Starting with the temperature check, providing sticky face mask and hand sanitizer and keeping the number of visitors to a minimum. Irma was wonderful and treated me like a princess. Definitely coming back.
This is hands down my favorite salon ever! I am someone who doesn’t know anything about hair and I’m terrified of salons because there’s just no way of knowing if someone’s good until after they’ve died your hair ten shades of green. But I have NEVER doubted this salon. The first time I came to this salon was 6…
I had a great experience at illusions of Georgetown, not only I had a great hair style...They new how to work with my fine hair and enhance it by using the right products.
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Jobs customers hired them for
| 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 | — |
