Looking for a Women's Only hair salon around Fairfax (money, business)

[Jumana]

Originally Posted by DC Oldtimer

I pay $25 for a cut at Dynasty Salon on Little River Turnpike in Annandale. 703-256-4700

I see men in there from time to time, but its almost exclusivelly women.

Thank you, appreciate the info!

[Jumana]

Originally Posted by Workin_Hard

This is America. They really need to get over that. If you live here, US culture is now your culture.

It was a simple question about a hair dresser, no one really asked your opinion about what people should do for religious or cultural reasons.

[Jumana]

Originally Posted by Fairfax Mom

They can have a woman come to their home and do their hair - a lot of hairdressers do that.

Thank you for the info!

[Jumana]

Originally Posted by JohnnyBit

Jumana,
In most states it is illegal to have a women’s or men’s only hair and nail salon. The establishment can market itself to one sex or another but usually under state licensing requirements they cannot refuse service to anyone.
It is also illegal to charge different prices for men or women just based on sex. A salon has to have a rational basis for pricing, Stylist experience, hair length or style.
These licensing rules were put into place because of lawsuits aimed primarily against Men’s barbershops that refused to do women and girls. Barbershops charge usually between $10.00 to $20.00 for a basic haircut and a "women’s" salon charges $30.00 and up. Yes, there are women who wish to have a basic cut and felt discriminated against by being refused service at a barber. The rule also prevents shops from discriminating against a client based on Race. All stylist/Barbers must be able to cut any ethnic hair.

Thank you for the info, I wasn't aware that it might be illegal! It's just that sometimes I'm sure men would prefer to have their own barber shops as women would like to have their own privacy in salons - oh well!

[Workin_Hard]

Originally Posted by Jumana

It was a simple question about a hair dresser, no one really asked your opinion about what people should do for religious or cultural reasons.

But therein lies the beauty of an open forum! You're welcome.

[Fairfax Mom]

You know I even prefer all women - who wants a man in there while you have your hair in foils!

[Jumana]

Originally Posted by Fairfax Mom

You know I even prefer all women - who wants a man in there while you have your hair in foils!

Maybe a salon out there will be inspired to maybe set up certain hours for women, some for men and some for both! That way it will still be legal and they'll probably make more people more satisfied and have a unique selling point.

[Denton56]

Originally Posted by Fairfax Mom

You know I even prefer all women - who wants a man in there while you have your hair in foils!

My hairdresser is a man! I love him to death. He sees me with foil all the time! He also does my son's hair, and his girlfriend's.

[Denton56]

Originally Posted by Jumana

Maybe a salon out there will be inspired to maybe set up certain hours for women, some for men and some for both! That way it will still be legal and they'll probably make more people more satisfied and have a unique selling point.

I can't imagine that the majority care who is in there. A salon won't make money catering to a tiny minority. Plus, most people would think they were just weird, having all those varied hours for different groups when the vast majority of Americans don't care.

[Wonderfully Made]

Originally Posted by Fairfax Mom

They can have a woman come to their home and do their hair - a lot of hairdressers do that.

This is a good idea.