When I moved to the area I tried several salons and even stayed at one for a year. When my hairdresser left I decided I needed to try again and find a salon that met my standards (it shouldn't be THAT hard, right?! It's the DC area!). I wanted a stylist with credentials. A salon where I didn't feel like a number. A salon where ONE stylist worked on my color (not 3 people painting my hair!), and a salon that was equal parts catering and relaxing. THIS is Salon montage Seema Dubey.

Upon entering I was greeted by Seema a super friendly. Upon being seated I was handed a LENGTHY beverage list, which included infused water, several coffee selections and wine (yeees!). Seema met with me about my hair goals How my color and highlights (balayage) going to look like in 6 to 8 weeks or 10 to 12 weeks and educate me.

I requested a balayage, which I've had before and knew it would take a while. I have fine medium length hair. The entire process took FOUR HOURS, which I'm not mad about - I'm glad my stylist, Seema, took her time to color and cut my hair meticulously.

I used to go to the number one rated salon in Newyork for years and thought it was the absolute best, but Seema gave that salon a run for its money!! I've never had a cut so good in my lifetime. Because my hair is so fine and straight it's often difficult to cut in a way it's not super blunt and gives any volume. My stylist Seema took time to texturize the bottom and it looks FANTASTIC!

In regard to price, Salon Montage is comparable to other high end salons. My balayage and cut cost $325, which is around what I expected. My stylist Seema ask me to book another appointment without any pressure. No one pushed products at me which was also a bonus.

The cherry to the cake, and the part that told me I wasn't just a number at this salon, was the thank you text to reminder apt next visit. How nice was that!?

I received many compliments on my looks and the pics I've seen are great. What I most appreciated was the professionalism that you brought with you and the patience and calmness that you brought in an otherwise chaotic day.

Seema was professional and responded quickly to my appointment inquiry. Seema and her team did my makeup and hair for my wedding. She has her Salon(Salon Montage) in Leesburg Virginia. You can also pay a little extra, to have them come to you. I live down the street from her, and it was convenient for me to walk to her Salo.

I told her I wanted my hair down, and wanted to look as natural as possible. We chatted our way through each step of my makeup and hair. They were so careful, and made me feel at ease. I did have a chance to do a trial appointment with them. We discussed in detail about the looks for hair and makeup on my trial day . They took care of all my needs I was more than happy with the service .On the wedding day the hair and makeup was exactly i wanted.They delivered and exceeded my expectations. They also provided me with a touch up kit like bobby pins and lip gloss that I used right before my ceremony.

Team Salon Montage thank you for making me look like myself on my wedding day. I absolutely recommend them.