“Dear PoPville,

do you have any previous threads/insight on where someone with curly hair can get a quality, affordable cut? Most places charge $100+ even for just a trim. It doesn’t need to be a specialized cut, just someone who doesn’t only know straight hair. Can you please share?”

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2010 18th Street, NW

Thanks to D. and E. for sending: “Wise Owl Club is closing shop on May 20th. Read More

3307 14th Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

For many many years I got my hair cut at the Hair Cuttery at Dupont by a guy named Ray. My hair ain’t easy to cut and he did it perfectly. Then during COVID the Hair Cuttery closed down and I didn’t know how to find Ray. I didn’t even know his last name. So, I had to find someone else. I struggled to find somebody who could give me a decent haircut. I did find someone at Sports Clips in Columbia Heights. One day I walked in there and to my amazement there was Ray! Read More

1513 7th Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Was curious if your or the readers had any idea what happened to Ordinary People Barbershop–a great spot that was on 7th St. until recently. One day I walked by and it was cleared out and the sign on the window reads “THX SHAW” and “See You in 2024-5″. That’s an awfully non-specific time frame! Any clue?”

“Dear PoPville,

I am in need of a hairstylist – ideally, one that specializes in or is amazing with my fellow blonde-haired folk. I’m a natural(ish) blonde and had a great stylist but they moved. I’ve tried several other stylists and salons since but just haven’t found the one. Read More

photo by María Helena Carey

“Dear PoPville,

Looking for any salon recommendations. I am finally feeling ready to sit in a salon for a few hours and get a hair cut. Thanks in advance!!”

3921 Windom Place, NW at Wisconsin

Thanks to Tom for sending: “Did a double take passing by Camilo’s Barber shop on Windom St. The new sign went up 2 days ago. Diane, who has cut hair at Camillo’s for 20+ years, bought the business. I popped in and she said that she doesn’t plan to change anything, and that Camilo still stops by every day to say hello.”

photo by Caitlin Faw

Atlas asked: “There have been a million posts in the past about hair cuts / blowouts, but I’m in need of the best hair colorist recs! I always heard “Ian MaCabe” but they closed years ago….”

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“Dear PoPville,

Hoping you can help me find salons/blowout locations in DC that A) have lots of stylists and can fit you in quick and B) work well with curly hair :)”

Thanks to Kate for sending: “Bang salon just sent an email saying they will require *booster* vaccination cards starting January 31st. Have you seen any other places implementing this?”