Jaha Hair Studio

I started my locks here with Joy last year. I am proud to say that I am a very satisfied customer. My hair is so cute. Joy takes pride in her work and she is very gentle.
The atmosphere is welcoming, professional, and charismatic. The customer service is always on point. Wait times are not exaggerated and inconvenient.
I also must say that the other beauticians, loctitians, and barber are very skillful as well. It nice to see the end product of the services they provide. Pretty impressive.

I’ve been a customer of Jaha Hair Studio for over 15 years and I can say hands down its the only place I trust to care for my hair. I started growing out my baldie to a short fro and did comb twists for several months and graduated to 2 strand twists. Years later I moved to locs and kept them for 7 years. After the chop I am back to 2 strand twists for the past year.
Jaha’s main focus is hair care. They treat and care for your hair the advice they give is not based on price or anything. I get stopped on the street constantly and asked what I do to my hair. Its not about the style the the healthy state of my hair. While some if that is genetics and my basic hair regimen the rest at least 65% is Jaha.
I won’t brush aside any of the lower reviews on here or brush aside anyone’s experience. I think most small business goes through employees that slack off and just day to day adjustments. I will say the owner is very straightforward and kind. Any issues brought to her attention is addressed quickly.
After 15 years. I’ve had to cancel last minute, been late, called the night before to see if I can get squeezed in and they’ve accommodated me. My stylist being behind because another client was late is not going to phase me because I’ve been that client thats made the stylist fall behind. Thats not a fault of the business. I think their prices are fair and in over 15yrs their prices have gone up twice which makes them still affordable to me.
With all the development in recent years to Silver Spring I am glad this natural hair care salon is still in business. I’ve only on 2 occasion used another salon in a pinch and regretted it each time.

I just recently moved to the DC metro area. It was important that I find a beautician that I trust and feel comfortable with. I went online and sent a message to the shop and specified what I was looking for and according to their website, I was satisfied with the pricing. After receiving a wash, conditioning, and hot oil treatment, I was the services I want was 140.00 vs 65.00. I was told there are 3 technique maintenance. 1. Palm roll 2. Using the tool and we never got to 3. Although the lady I communicated with claim it was her fault for not clarify or completely understanding what I needed, I guess they figured they had already compensated me with a free hot oil treatment. I was very satisfied with the job Joy did, my experience was ruined with the pricing misunderstanding. I’m a loyal customer and I’m very loyal to my beautician. But I have to trust the services I’m getting are worth the amount I’m asked to pay.

Absolutely amazing!!! I give a four instead of five just because of lack of parking! Other than that the people, atmosphere, and styles are bomb!!! I went inn knowing what i wanted and came out just as i wished!!! I highly recommend!

Love this place. Third time visiting and plan to come back again many more times.
I’m going through a transition and not ready to do the big chop. My stylist, Brittnay, gave me options and walked me through them in a easy way. I don’t feel talked down to or guilty for choosing to put chemicals in my hair for so long. Brittany’s attitude has encouraged me to keep the natural movement going. So happy I found this place and my hair is happy as well.

Great place, great people and the service was wonderful. I’d been looking for a good loc shop in the DMV and I’m thrilled to have been referred to them. They will be my regular hair stylist from now on. Do you know that awkward conversation you are obligated to have with your stylist? Well they don’t do that. Their conversations are genuine and if you don’t feel like talking they respect that and will only ask when they need to know about doing a good job.

This is a nice salon with stylist that know natural hair. I made an appointment while in town visiting family. The person who washed my hair did a wonderful job. The stylist who did my loc maintenance was excellent. I would give 5 stars but when I went to pay I was shocked. There is not a price list and EVERYTHING is an up charge. If the stylist ask if I would like her to pin my hair up, and I agreed I should know that there would be a charge. Just the professional thing to do for your customers. Thanks

Ok like one of the previous reviews said if you have dreads this is your spot. But other naturals please beware!!! I went on a Saturday because my usual beautician stopped working on Saturdays and I jus happened to be super impatient with my hair but that was the worst decision ever. I called at 8 am to see if there were any openings and I wanted flexi rods, she said yes and come in at 3:30. Over the phone I asked if they use natural products she said yes that’s all they have… I get there on time and they don’t start on me till about 4:05 not to mention my stylist didn’t greet me and the receptionist didn’t even mention there would be a wait. The shampooing and conditioning was ok but when I got to the stylist she grabs this unsanitary rattail comb and bucket of dirty flexi rods and spray bottle of what ever and just starts. Now to some that may be normal but for me I was expecting a greeting and maybe a consultation and maybe even some hair advice but I got none of the above. When I asked her what she was using to set my hair she mentioned something I wasn’t familiar with but I know it was full of alcohol and most naturals know that’s a no no. After she finishes I have never in my life felt my hair so DRY it looked terrible I was very disappointed. The atmosphere was horrible and the customer service was some s***!!! Please heed my warning!!!
But in conclusion I was just super disappointed; based on the website I expected so much more.

Where do i start. I’ve walked by Jaha hair studio a million times, and stopped in there to pick up some products, but never received services. Flashforward– today is Valentines day the day after the blizzard of 2014, and I was in desperate need for a new doo. The hubby and I had valentine planes, but my hair had other planes.
I called and stopped by two other natural hair shops hoping they could take a walk in, not happening… So, I walked into Jaha hair studio, and they could take meeeee… An ahhhh moment! Now here is where it gets even better. I wanted to take it a step further and felt really bold, and sassy like i said it’s valentines day, so I pulled out a picture of this cute hair cut. I wanted to be extra cute for vday.
After a wonderful wash, I sat in Susan’s chair I shared the picture and away she cut, my heart is now in my stomach. I’ve been growing my hair for almost 2years. After she cut and twist it was time for the finished result. I love my new hair cut!!!
Thanks for everything, I’ve found a new home:) Susan is a real professional very meticulous. She made sure I was pleased.

Wow. Where do I start? This was probably the most unprofessional experience I’ve had with locticians and I’ve tried plenty.
I recently moved to DC from NYC and was searching for a place for my locs. I discovered interlocking 3 months ago and love it. I found Jaha online and decided to give them a try.
On my first and only visit, my loctician, Joy didn’t ask my name. There was no consultation process. You expect your hair professional to discuss your needs and routine so far and then give her expert opinion. That never happened. After washing my hair, they plunked me in the styling chair with no drape so my dress started getting wet.
The best part was Victoria, the girl who washed my hair. If there is courtesy in this salon it ends with her. Victoria washed my hair and joy started interlocking. No discussion.
Joy and the other ladies spent the entire appointment screeching about a reality TV show. Joy made it very clear that she was on a time limit and had to be out at a certain time so she never asked me about styling. When i mentioned it, she requested a picture. When I showed one, she said and I quote, «I dont know what is that.» She then left me and requested another stylist attempt the style which luckily, she was able to do.
If you dont mind loud salons where people don’t even attempt to be professional… This is the place for you.

I have been going to Jaha for years. I started out with two strand twists and now I have locs. I moved to Philadelphia in 2011 and I continue to go to Silver Spring, MD to get my hair done at Jaha. They are very good with locs and will not over twist your locs as most stylists tend to do. The folks at Jaha know how to keep your locs healthy and well maintained. You can walk in, but it’s best to call first and make an appointment. You may even want to stop by for a consultation, so they can look at your hair and give you advice if needed.

This was my first time going to Jaha, I’ve always wanted to go here, but I hate traveling to Silver Spring. But I was short on cash this time around, and they was the cheapest I could find on short notice.
My experience was pretty OK, in general. I came in on a Friday morning, expecting to be one of the few people there. But there was two ladies who had just walked in ahead of me, and two other ladies waiting for their stylist to finish their hair. So I thought I was gon’ have a long wait. But I ended up going right back to the bowl, and then on to getting my hair retwisted. And I’m grateful for that because they have metered parking and I used up all my change when I got there.
Joy did my loc maintenance. She did a good job. Plus, I also had some issues going on with my hair, and she offered some helpful suggestions. I’m grateful I got the person I did considering I never been there before and I didn’t know who to ask for.
My only issues was the metered parking and they don’t use capes as far as I could see which resulted in my shirt getting wet up.
I would go back if I just wanted a palm roll, and I needed a cheaper place to go to. Their interlocking price is outrageous at 140 dollars.

This is a review for dreadlock manes.
Initially came here in 2009 because my original hair dresser did not know how to make my soft ringlet curls into dreadlocks. The great thing about Jaha is that they can transform your hair into beautiful locks! They understand how to repair damaged dreadlocks and make them more manageable, bouncy, and shiny. I’ve had color done here as well and it’s always com out beautifully. Very impressed by the selection of color they have.
Now, my only issue is the talking about personal business and perhaps some attitudes but people have bad days. My hair dresser doesn’t act like this, but I’ve noticed others. If that doesn’t bother you and want your dreads done then should be fine. However, come in prepared to spend money. Different techniques in maintainance can range from $ 60 to $ 225 (depends on how complicated the method of maintenance can be), Interlocking is $ 140, style is $ 25, and color can be $ 55+. Really depends on what your getting done.
Dreadlock hair styles are contingent on what YOU want. Meaning, chances are they aren’t going to get super creative and make a hair-​do based on your length and scalp if it’s medium or long length (sometimes they have the tv on with a slideshow of possible hairstyles to give u inspiration). It’s good to come in knowing what you want.
Now, aside from that I believe this is a great place to start and maintain locks. They’ll give u tips on how to take care of your hair at home if you ask and really try to tell you how to improve your hair’s health.

Went to see Tia… she had good spirit… conversation …and my hair looked amazing. I will definitely come back to see her. my locks look great

I have to back up everything Melissa said!
If you have dreads or are trying to start dreads, THIS IS YOUR SPOT! All my other napturals or creamy crack convertees looking to join the sisterhood of the goody-​comb breakers — look elsewhere!
I came in last spring to get my ends trimmed and a color.
Hey a natural salon I thought — they understand my coils and will tend to them with loving care. UH NO! The stylist I was assigned was a whiny chica who griped, moaned, complained about virtually every single strand of hair that gave her problems. This is a natural salon, you’re SUPPOSED to be used to kinks and coils of all types, am I wrong? Apparently, sistergirl was NOT used to dealing with freeflowing coils and just dreads because another older salon worker had to walk her through the steps of how to best section my hair and handle it from coloring to washing/​detangling.
Wah. Wah. Wah.
Sistergirl also had the nerve to suggest i get a kiddie perm or «at least get a texturizer to make it more managable» I gritted my teeth and said «NO to all of the above» the only reason i went with chemicals for my color was because henna dyes had failed to get me the hue I wanted. Otherwise, I would be 100% chemical free.
I had the SAME problem as Melissa when it came to me being in the shampoo bowl — detangling your hair from ROOT to TIP instead of the proper way which is starting from the ends then working your way up. Did i really have to tell this «professional» that?
When it came to the blow-​out to get my ends trimmed MORE GROANING. this time from another stylist who was assigned to handle my unmanagable mane because I guess my first stylist got too tired?
Work on that upper body strength, chica!
I was SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ready to leave that place. I’m already a person who HATES and DESPISES salons to begin with so having an unpleasant experience just intensifies it.
My color came out ok, but still not 100% even throughout my head.
The salon is small, housed in a townhouse. There’s metered street parking and a metered lot and its metro-​accessible. Be sure to time your meter, the meter maids have that area on their hot list!