Salon 5014 ★9.3

A Lower Greenville salon that lives on blonde

Salon 5014 works in the Lower Greenville area near Lakewood, and its identity is narrower and clearer than most: this is a balayage and blonde salon first, and everything else follows from that. The colorists talk about their work in terms of placement and toner rather than shade numbers, which is the difference between a blonde that grows out gracefully and one that needs fixing in six weeks. The room came through a major renovation recently and the interior is noticeably more elevated than it was.

Services

Color dominates the menu, with cutting and finishing built to show it off, plus extensions for guests who want more to work with.

• Balayage and hand-painted lightening
• Full and partial highlights
• Dimensional blonde and toning
• Copper, red and warm shades
• Cutting, including butterfly and long-layered shapes
• Hair extensions, blowouts and smoothing treatments

Technology and brands

The back bar runs on Oribe and R+Co, both chosen for color-treated hair rather than general use, and glossing is used to finish lightening so the result reads shiny instead of raw. Toner is mixed per head, not pulled off a chart. Tools, combs and capes are cleaned and disinfected between guests.

Team and stylists

The floor is made up of color specialists rather than generalists, with individual stylists known separately for lightening, for warm and copper tones and for smoothing work. Guests generally book with a named stylist and stay with them, and walk-ins are accepted when there is space.

The Space

After the renovation the salon reads brighter and more finished, with a lounge feel rather than a strictly functional one. It is a modestly sized room, which keeps things quieter than the big Uptown floors, and the shampoo area is separate from the styling stations.

Who it’s for

Guests whose main appointment of the year is their blonde, anyone wanting copper or a warm shade done properly, and locals from Lower Greenville, Lakewood and the M Streets who would rather not drive north for good color.

Questions and answers

Can I book online? Yes, and walk-ins are taken when the schedule allows.

How long does a visit take? A cut and blowout is about an hour, balayage or full highlights three to four, extensions longer.

Do you take men and children? Yes, cuts for men and children are part of the regular menu.

Can I combine services in one visit? Yes, lightening with a toner, gloss and cut is a standard single booking.

Are gift certificates available? Yes, for services and for the retail lines carried in the salon.

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