Barber/Hair Salon

“One day I walked in there and to my amazement there was Ray!” Anyone know where he is now?

By Prince Of Petworth


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! (more…)

“That’s an awfully non-specific time frame! Any clue?”

By Prince Of Petworth


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?”

“in need of a hairstylist”

By Prince Of Petworth

“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. (more…)

“Camilo still stops by every day to say hello.”

By Prince Of Petworth


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.”

“Best blowouts in the city?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“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 :)”

“MANIFEST, DC’s first-ever barbershop, speakeasy and retail concept in Adams Morgan”

By Prince Of Petworth


1807 Florida Ave, NW photos courtesy MANIFEST

From a press release:

“MANIFEST, a culture-driven lifestyle concept is set to open this fall in the Adams Morgan neighborhood of the nation’s capital. Conceived by K.J. Hughes, along with partners Brian Merritt and Susan Morgan, and designed by visionary design firm, Snarkitecture, the thoughtfully curated, first-of-its-kind space repurposes an array of essentials into a modern self-care moment. Within Manifest, guests will enjoy expert grooming services at the next-gen barbershop, an intimate artisanal coffee shop, cutting-edge retail with international brands and products, a 30-seat destination featuring highly curated cocktails, and a well-appointed bookable residence opening later in the Fall for those seeking an immersive experience with unparalleled Capitol views through the retractable glass roof door. (more…)

“Has anyone heard of any hair salons, massage places, nail salons, or other personal care services requiring vaccination?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Given all the reports of bars, restaurants, and gyms requiring COVID vaccinations, has anyone heard of any hair salons, massage places, nail salons, or other personal care services requiring vaccination – whether that’s requiring it of their staff and/or requiring it of customers? Would like to know what places are safer for me to patronize.”

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