Empire Hair Salon — Local services in Fairfax

I do not recommend this salon. Come at your own risk and at least ask to see your stylist's certification before you let them touch your hair.

I paid 55$ for a haircut thinking it was being cut by a professional but that was not the case. I walked in for what I thought was a straight forward cut but my stylist, Francia, but she was basic at best.

Francia, lacked techniques like other professional stylists have used to cut my hair. I questioned if she even cut layers and she said she had. I asked her this because she started blow drying my hair abruptly and hadn't even cut the left side of my hair. I thought maybe she wanted my hair drier before she finishes cutting but when she pulled out the brush I knew I had to just let her finish (took maybe 10 mins) and leave.

I was ok with the length and overall my hair was ok looking. Despite feeling very uneasy about the experience I tipped and left. Didn't realize how uneven and choopy the ends were until I got home and washed my hair out.

I called the manager and she said they don't refund but she would fix my hair. I said no way. Wouldn't trust anyone from here to touch...

I am writing this post because it's very upset!!! I'm a customer of this salon for a long time. When my hair was below the shoulders I paid for services $170.00 /Full Foil Highlights, Root color, Women Cut, Blowdry, Glazing / Toning, etc... Ok! Job was very good!!! One week ago I had the same service, but whit haircut: short bob !!! Attention: Partial - Foil Highlights for short hair, Root color, Blowdry, Glazing / Toning. + $60.00 for single. What is it? To my call in the salon, girl tried explain: that single - it single.... So, I paid $160.00 it's UNREASONABLE MONEY!!! I don't understand WHY??? So, no difference between long and short hair?? I'm dissatisfied and disappointed, how the salon ADJUSTS the payment having an example of the previous service... Or the idea of taking money only and does not care for image for salon and customers? I want to say a BIG THANKS for Jen and Alejandra ! Thank you, your job is AMAZING! Sorry, that you work in...

Exceptional Experience with Rency!

Rency did an absolutely outstanding job on my teenager’s hair — haircut, color, wash, and style — her very first full-head hair color! He made the entire experience so special and memorable. My daughter left the salon glowing with confidence and happiness.

What truly sets Rency apart is not just his incredible skill, but his heart. He treated my daughter as his own, with such patience, care, and respect. As a father of two daughters himself, his kindness and wisdom really shine through. It’s rare these days to meet someone who isn’t motivated by money but by genuine passion and integrity.

Rency is a talented stylist and a wonderful human being. I will recommend him to everyone I know — he’s truly one...