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 shampoo & conditioning
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I had a horrible haircut--elsewhere!!--a few months ago where there was something different and wrong with each section of my hair. Hunter at Inizio was great and fixed everything meticulously, section by section!
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.
Love this place! Alyssa always does a great job with my hair. Great atmosphere too - very welcoming and the decor is on point.
Brennan was fantastic, as usual! The atmosphere overall relaxing, from the wash through leaving the salon. Everyone is friendly and happy to join in a chat, which makes it a fun time.
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.
Wonderful welcome, great haircut and top notch service!
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!
I loved my experience at Inizio salon. I was greeted and given water. Elena listened closely as I described what I hoped for in my haircut and my journey learning how to style my wavy hair. She executed with ease and gave me tips on how to style to get the results I’d like in the future. I’m very happy with the results!
I’m editing my review to reflect how above and beyond the owner of the salon, Elena, went to help fix a haircut. My initial cut with a different stylist did not come out quite how I envisioned, but Elena made it a point to reach out to me directly, get me in ASAP, and help get the exact kind of haircut I wanted. She…
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.
Went to Brennan for a cut, and he did a great job taking care of my 3B/3C curls! The salon is great! Clean and bright, staff are friendly, and the massage chairs during hairwashing are the best. I highly recommend Inizio for all your needs!
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.
DROVE 10+ TOTAL HOURS AND IT WAS SO WORTH IT!!! I’ve struggled to find someone near me that I could actually trust with my hair, so I had to venture a little further out (I live in NJ). A friend recommended that I come here and see Elena, and she was seriously so great!!! She was truly worth the drive. She made me…
Great experience! Jayson is super accommodating and walked me through my first coloring. Very happy with the results.
I have been going to Alyssa at Inizio for years, and - I mean the pictures speak for themselves, right?! (And they’re unedited y’all!) She's a genius with color, including and especially blonde. She is even styling my hair for my courthouse wedding ceremony - like she is THE BEST! Alyssa is not only a master of…
I love my haircut and my overall experience at the salon was fabulous. Fresh and inviting cozy atmosphere, professional and friendly staff, and a massage chair at the wash sink! (I'm a sucker for the little things). I highly recommend Brennon. While I have pretty fine straight hair, his client prior to me left…
Hunter was great! Had a wonderful experience, they were very attentive and helpful with any questions I had. They got me right fr
Hunter did an amazing cut with face framing highlights! Reasonable price and consistent results- I always come here for my mullet. Highly recommend.
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…
TLDR: Loved my experience here and would absolutely recommend anyone with natural type 4 hair see Chevelle. I booked a silk press and cut with Chevelle for last Saturday. The young woman at the front desk was very friendly and I think I waited less than 1 minute for Chevelle to come out and welcome me. They took my…
My hair was way overdue for a cut with dry, damaged ends. For reference, I am female with medium-length thin, curly hair somewhere between 2b - 3c type. I used to go to a simple Hair Cuttery type salon, but after a few bad experiences that made me nervous to go back, I decided to try a higher-end experience. After…
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've been here several times, and my hair is always done exactly the way I ask or better. However, this is the first time I've left a review because Hunter was awesome! Highly recommend booking with Hunter.
I received a curly cut with Elena after seeing a recommendation from a social media search. I had a wonderful experience. She took the time to find out what I wanted, helped my curls pop, consulted with me about a potential color service in the future as I am allowing my grey to grow out, and is very personable. The…
I had a fantastic experience with Chevelle! I am not someone who gets their hair done often so I came in a bit unsure of all that would be involved to achieve what I had in my head 😅… but Chevelle was so patient & amazing! She worked with me to pull off the color I was going for… absolutely so happy with the final result
Excellent curly hair haircut by Brendan!!!!
I have been going to Inizio hair salon for years to get my haircut and I could not possibly be happier. I have seen several hairstylist including Jayson and Elena. My experience is always superb and they always do an excellent job with my hair. One of the things I really love about them is that they are so…
Hunter was amazing! Hunter gave me great recommendations for taking care of my wavy hair and suggestions for styling. I will be back!
Got my haircut by name twin, Hunter, and they did a phenomenal job. This was the first haircut I’ve had where I felt like it was a whole experience, not just having my hair cut! They took their time and cut with care. My hair has never felt and looked better—I can’t wait to go back!
Thank you, Elena, for a fantastic haircut. You know exactly how to work with my curls. Happy curls, happy girl!
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,…
My experience with Diego was amazing! I got a keratin treatment on my lobelia the shoulders, thick hair with layers I am growing out. He listened carefully to me, took his time , and very painstakingly applied the keratin and ensured every strand was coated evenly. He then made sure to seal in the keratin perfectly!…
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.
I always love getting my hair cut and styled by Chevelle. She and the rest of the staff are wonderful - warm, friendly and professional! I am a long-time customer and plan to keep it that way.
Price
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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 |
