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 64%84+53.4Reliability 28%75+21.2Replies to reviews 8%76+6.3Experts Score= 81Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.81SCOREInizio Hair Salon
Washington, DC · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #32Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 57 wedding hair stylists · 4.9★ from 319 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 satisfaction; weakest: reliability.
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Customers hired Inizio Hair Salon for 8 kinds of job.
Inizio Hair Salon for hair treatments
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I trust Jason implicitly with my hair coloring and care. I think I've been going there 3 years now. He and his staff are professional and so pleasant. Going to Inizio is a treat!
Elena does an incredible job with my wavy/curly/unruly hair! She's so kind. The entire salon is welcoming.
I had an amazing time at Inizio Hair Salon! It was my first salon visit in years, and I thoroughly enjoyed every moment. Camelia, the stylist, was incredibly talented, and I absolutely loved my fall hair color.
I had a wonderful experience with Gabriela today, she is fantastic! I had an express keratin treatment done by her and could not be happier with the results! I highly recommend her for any hair service and can’t wait to be back soon!
Gabi did such an amazing job with my hair, I am so amazed. My hair has so much previous dye and damage and she was able to work with my hair so well despite all of that. Amazing service and amazing quality, will totally be back
Hunter G. did a great job cutting and styling my hair. I am now a regular.
Hunter was absolutely incredible with my curly hair! They were so kind, so willing to educate, prompt, and I was left with fantastic results. If you have curly hair, I highly recommend Hunter.
I stopped in with Camelia on a five-day trip to D.C., and it was a wonderful experience! Excellent service and atmosphere. The cut and color exceeded my expectations as well — she made it work even with some stubborn semi-permanent dye I came in with. I would HIGHLY recommend booking with Camelia if you’re interested in fashion colors/styles!
I had a first haircut with Elena. She is delightful - warm and kind and a terrific hair cutter. We talked about what I wanted for a bit and then she gave me a fabulous haircut. I also got a fantastic shampoo and condition and a hair treatment. All were relaxing and great for my hair. I highly recommend Inizio and Elena.
Chevelle did my hair and did not disappoint! She was kind, took her time, and executed exactly what I wanted. Thankful I found this awesome salon!
Hair treatment was great. Elena gave us a lot of information in regard to hair type, what needs to be done, and what products to use.
this was my first appointment with Elena, and she really took the time to listen to my concerns and explain what would work best for my hair type (2A). it was my first time working with someone who is so knowledgeable about styling and trimming curls, and i learned a lot about how to care for and manage my hair…
I’ve been coming to Alyssa for 3 years and she never fails to impress me! Great cut and color and she always takes the time to discuss what you want, what would look best on you, and fix anything you aren’t sold on. The salon is clean and a fun environment.
I have been going to Brennan for over 20+ years. I followed him over from Bang salon. He is amazing! Wonderful highlights and haircuts. He is truly gifted and is the BEST at what he does. My husband, both daughters and now my son-in-law all go to Brennan and feel the same way.
Hunter is the best colorist I’ve ever had. Thoughtful and creative we came to a color that worked perfectly for me. She is careful and generous with her time. 6 stars.
I have been going to Inizio for almost five years. From major life moments to ordinary Tuesdays, it has been the place I come to reset, recharge, and feel like myself again. The energy is always warm, the conversations are real, and they lovingly tolerate all of my random, dramatic, sometimes unhinged topics while…
hunter was amazing!! they were extremely considerate of what i wanted and was careful with creating exactly what i had envisioned. super gentle and kind, would highly recommend!! the hair steam part of the curly cut package was exceptional, and so was the entire service!! i will be coming back regularly :)
INIZIO SALON in D.C - This hair salon provides terrible services. They did the worse job with my hair cut and hair color with very high cost. I do not recommend the INIZIO SALON in D.C to anyone who care about her/his hair. Very rude, impolite and unprofessional manager and staff. If there was any option of no…
Hunter did a fantastic job with my curly haircut. She was so patient and took great care of me and my hair!
Excellent help with a consultation and cut
When I moved to the area, I chose Inizio Salon strictly based on the high google reviews, and by a lovely stroke of luck found myself with Alyssa. I've been a loyal customer for about 2 years now and have always been extremely happy with my color (hi-lites or low-lites or whatever I need) and cut. Not only is she a…
10/10 experience. I came in for my first appointment with Chevelle for a curly cut for 4A-4b hair. You can book a curly cut by the texture. I have very kinky hair and I’m always nervous about going to a new stylist but she was very patient with my hair and styled it beautifully. She asked how I usually styled my…
I had a great experience with Alyssa! She reached out before my appointment because she suspected--correctly--that I had booked the wrong appointment type based on our previous discussions. She then did a great job on my hair. She bleached the underside and dyed it teal. She also listened to me and applied a second round of dye. It turned out great!
My appointment with Tyler was amazing. I told him what I wanted and he executed!! I called a hour ahead and he was able to see me the same day will definitely return for Tyler!! 🫶🏼
Hunter was amazing! Hunter gave me great recommendations for taking care of my wavy hair and suggestions for styling. I will be back!
Thank you, Elena, for a fantastic haircut. You know exactly how to work with my curls. Happy curls, happy girl!
Extremely friendly team and great service!
I had a great experience at this salon. Jayson gave me the best Keratin treatment I've ever had!
Wow wow wow. The salon is so pretty and clean, everyone is so friendly, it’s in such a convenient location, but most importantly ALYSSA IS MAGIC. It’s so scary going to a new stylist because too often they just do what they want but from the start Alyssa made sure she understood what I wanted, gave me suggestions,…
I made a last minute appointment for a blowout and style for a wedding with Tyler. My hair looked fab and I made it to the reception right on time!
Super friendly salon. Leave extra time for parking. I called about a keratin treatment but after talking on the phone about what I was looking for I booked a brazilian blowout. I have very curly hair and like to wear it straight. It looked great immediately after it was done and it’s still looking smooth and…
I think more of the curly girlies should know about Inizio!! It’s so hard to find a salon that knows how to do a curly cut in the DMV, and I’m so happy I finally found it! Brennan was amazing, he was taking his time cutting my hair making sure he was getting the shape I wanted and I ended up buying the products he uses!
I followed stylist Tyler Harris from Columbia to DC and it was well worth it. The salon is lovely, small, but still has the little things, like cool chairs that give you a nice massage while your hair is being washed. Prices were not DC high. And without saying, Tyler is such a talent. The dye he used gave me a…
This salon is awesome. They are experts and always make you feel welcome like an old friend. Seriously, they know what they are doing and you will look and feel amazing.
Had an amazing experience with Elena for my very first curly cut!
Disappointed. Brought to tears. Upon seeing the reviews online I thought this salon would be a good salon for me to get my hair curly cut and styled. I brought photos of how I usually style my hair which are the last two photos, and mentioned how I style my hair. With the hair cut and wash i was initially…
It took me 6 months after moving to the DMV to try a salon, and I'm glad I waited until I found Inzio! Chevelle is nothing short of a magician - wish I'd thought to take before & after pictures. I have long, thick, coarse, wavy hair, and she knew just what I needed; I walked out with smooth, beautifully shaped…
Elena was so knowledgeable and answered any questions or concerns I had for my curly hair. She gave me some great recommendations for hair products as well. Highly recommend! My hair turned out amazing.
Alyssa did a fantastic job on my Brazilian Blowout! She was relaxed, detail-oriented and professional. Also, quite charming. Highly recommend!!
I had the most amazing balayage done with Elena. She really took care to ensuring I loved how it looked with my skin tone, and made my hair feel healthier than it’s been in a longgggh time. 100/10 would recommend !
Inizio is a great salon! I had been looking for a good salon in DC for a while before finding Inizio and have now been going there for several years. All of the stylists and staff are kind and friendly. You can tell they all love what they do & they care a lot about their clients. The salon itself is always clean.…
Oh my goodness, let's chat about the fabulous ginger magic at Inizio! Camelia worked her enchanting hair wizardry, rescuing my dry curls and bringing them back to life. The entire crew over there treats you like a long-lost friend. Seriously, if you haven't experienced this hair haven yet, do yourself a favor and…
I love this place! Everyone is so friendly and talented! Special thank you to Elena who always makes sure my hair is perfect!! Cannot recommend this place enough!
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Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo & conditioning | 50 | $50–$127 |
| Haircut | 49 | $45–$91 |
| Hair treatments | 48 | $70–$323 |
| Hairstyling | 41 | $58–$136 |
| Curly hair | 37 | — |
| Hair coloring | 36 | $214–$426 |
| Scissor cut | 30 | — |
| Blowouts | 16 | $50–$97 |
