

From hair-washing stations with massage chairs to shiatsu-trained shampooists, Alchemy Salon makes shampooing into an art form—one of many luxurious touches in the unpretentious Silver Spring salon. Owner Roxi Aponte says she aims to offer “high-quality, laid-back” service in the suburbs.
“It’s just a haircut, but it feels like more,” says Patty Jovel of Northwest Washington, D.C.
Haircuts start at $58; highlights at $85.
10739 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, 301-593-8081, alchemyhairsalon.com
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