Welcome to Jon David Salons!

You’ve made a great choice in Jon David Salons. David Bakir, Jon David Salons’ Creative Director and Principal, has brought together a dynamic, award-winning team of hair colorists and stylists to give you the latest styles and color trends. We believe in the power of education-every stylist and colorist, regardless of their level of experience, joins an apprenticeship program when they join our team. This ensures that your Jon David Salon experience is consistent, and of the highest quality.

A visit to one of our salons in Arlington or Springfield gives you a sophisticated in-town salon experience, but in more convenient locations and at a great value.

We look forward to helping you to look your best!

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Stylist Name:
David Bakir, Creative Director and Jon David Salons' Principal

Training/Years of Experience/Special Certification:
Started in the hair industry 24 years ago in an apprenticeship program; state of Virginia board-certified; Schwarzkopf-certified master colorist, advanced colorist trainings through TIGI, Goldwell and Redken; advanced precision hair cutting and razoring techniques; advanced skill level with all hair types.

Stylist Level:
Expert

What is Your Favorite Thing About Being a Stylist:
“Discovering the needs and wants of every client-I believe everyone has the potential to look great, and I help clients to become aware of the best-for-them hairstyle and color options that they may have never considered. Reinventing people’s hair, and the instant gratification that comes from the end result of my work, is my favorite thing.”

What is something unique that you would like the clients to know about you?
“I am always honest and straightforward about recommendations for your best look.”

What is your favorite tip/hair secret you would like to share with clients?
“If your hair turns green after swimming, dissolve one aspirin in a glass of water and apply to hair.”

Locations and availability:
David works Wednesdays-Saturdays in Springfield and Sundays in Arlington (off on Tuesdays)

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Stylist:
Sara France

Training/Years of Experience/Special Certification:
13 years of experience; Cosmetology Certification from Graham Webb (2001); color correction training/certifications from Martrix, Schwarzkopf & Redken; advanced haircutting training through Color and Haircutting Sculpting for face shapes.

Stylist Level:
Expert

What is Your Favorite Thing About Being a Stylist:
“I love reinventing a client’s hair. I truly enjoy listening to what the client is trying to achieve during their visit to the salon, and then giving them exactly what they want. It’s an amazing feeling when the client leaves happy, gorgeous and relaxed!”

What is something unique that you would like the clients to know about you?
“My clients feel comfortable coming to me because I am professional, but know how to make their visit fun, too.”

What is your favorite tip/hair secret you would like to share with clients?
“To achieve fullness and volume for fine hair, spray root lifter and tease the top of the hair, then spray hairspray at the roots for all day volume.

Locations and availability:
Sara works Tuesdays-Saturdays in Springfield only (off on Sundays).

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Stylist:
Katy Smith

Training/Years of Experience/Special Certification:
5 years of experience; Graduate of the Paul Mitchell School; Paul Mitchell product knowledge specialist.

Stylist Level:
Master

What is Your Favorite Thing About being a Stylist:
“Making my clients feel beautiful, and giving them hairstyles that they are able to make look as good at home as I do in the salon.”

What is something unique that you would like the clients to know about you?
“I love to create easy -to-care-for hair styles that work with my clients’ overall natural good looks!”

What is your favorite tip/hair secret you would like to share with clients?
“When you find the right product for your hair type, your hair will be easy to style and look its best!”

Locations and availability:
Katy works Tuesdays and Wednesdays in Arlington, Thursdays-Saturdays in Springfield (off on Sundays)

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Stylist:
Laurie Van Dijik

Training/Years of experience/Special Certification:
18 Years of experience; graduate of the World Federation of Supreme Hairdressers, UK; Advanced Hair Design with Masaki  from J Beverly; workshops in haircutting through Graham Webb and Tigi; specialized training in multi-color foil highlights, color detail, and precision sculpting cutting.

Stylist Level:
Expert

What is Your Favorite Thing About being a Stylist:
“I love meeting new people and creating haircuts and hair color that not only fit my clients’ life styles and personalities, but also make them feel great and more confident about themselves.”

What is something unique that you would like the clients to know about you?
“I place great importance on listening to clients’ needs, and working with them to develop goals that are achievable and can be maintained once my clients go home.”

What is your favorite tip/hair secret you would like to share with clients?
“It is always important to follow through with the appropriate hair care products to maintain your color and hairstyle.”

Locations and availability:
Laurie works Tuesdays-Saturdays in Springfield (off on Sundays)

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Stylist:
Zaid Bakeer

Training/Years of Experience/Special Certification:
15 years of experience; voted top hairdresser of Northern VA by NOVA magazine.

Stylist Level:
Expert

What is Your Favorite Thing About being a Stylist:
“I love to make people feel great!”

What is something unique that you would like the clients to know about you?
“I am the founder of Hayadi organic care.”

What is your favorite tip/hair secret you would like to share with clients?
“Layers are the key to adding movement to your hair. Face framing highlights are great for breaking up the color, and using the right hair care system ensures long lasting color.”

Locations and availability:
Zaid works Tuesdays in Springfield, and Wednesdays-Saturdays in Arlington (off on Sundays)

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Stylist:
Irina Wratchford

Training/Years of Experience/Special Certification:
16 years of experience; advanced product training and color certification from Goldwell in New York; additional certification from Russia in cutting, coloring, and up-do's.

Stylist Level:
Expert

What is Your Favorite Thing About being a Stylist:
“To make people look beautiful and see them leave with a smile on their face.”

What is something unique that you would like the clients to know about you?
“I deliver creative up-dos for any hairstyle. Whether your hair is short, long, curly, or straight, you will look great!”

What is your favorite tip/hair secret you would like to share with clients?
“For an up-do, it’s best to wash your hair the night before your appointment. If you wash your hair the morning of your appointment it makes your hair too clean and smooth, which makes it difficult to shape and work with.”

Locations and availability:
Irina works Tuesdays, Thursdays-Sundays in Springfield (off on Wednesdays).

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Stylist:
Carmen Lecca

Training/Years of Experience/Special Certification:
“I began my career in 2002. After completing an extensive apprenticeship training program under the mentorship of great hair experts, I now have my license and am making my clients look and feel fabulous every day.”

Stylist Level:
Junior

What is Your Favorite Thing About being a Stylist:
“I love interacting with people.  Being able to discuss what makes people happy and lending an ear to any situation or scenario is by far my favorite thing about my career.”

What is something unique that you would like the clients to know about you?
“Although I love working with all types of hair textures, I absolutely love working with coarse, curly hair. Having my own hair as experience and practice, I feel as though I can share many curly hair tips that I apply to myself on a daily basis.”

What is your favorite tip/hair secret you would like to share with clients?
“Have patience and let your hair do what it wants to do. The less effort you put while doing your hair the better it will turn out.”

Locations and availability:
Carmen works Wednesdays-Saturdays, and every other Sunday, in Arlington (off on Tuesdays).

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Stylist:
Rania Sarsour

Training/Years of Experience/Special Certification:
7 years of experience; specializing in medium to thick hair, curly hair and color and highlighting techniques.

Stylist Level:
Expert

What is Your Favorite Thing About being a Stylist:
“I am very passionate about the hair industry because I love transforming looks, and making my clients feel great about themselves. I am a great listener and will work with you to achieve a hairstyle that works best for you.”

What is something unique that you would like the clients to know about you?
“I love meeting new people, and making them feel welcomed.”

What is your favorite tip/hair secret you would like to share with clients?
“Looking to enhance your natural curl? Apply a curl-defining cream to towel dried hair, interlock the curls together, and then dry with a diffuser. This will create a nice, bouncy, and tamed curl.”

Locations and availability:
Rania works Tuesdays-Saturdays in Arlington (off on Sundays)

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Stylist Name:
Suha Hurms

Training/Years of Experience/Special Certification:
6 Years of experience; Schwarzkopf Color Certified; specializing in color, foil highlights and haircuts.

Stylist Level:
Junior

What is Your Favorite Thing About being a Stylist:
“I love creating new and special occasion hairstyles. When a client leaves my chair, they leave feeling renewed and confident. This is why I love my job, and why I have such a great relationship with my clients.”

What is something unique that you would like the clients to know about you?
“I am easy-going- you can relax when you’re in my chair and know that you’ll leave feeling and looking great!”

What is your favorite tip/hair secret you would like to share with clients?
“For clients who get color services do not wash your hair for at least a day before your appointment. This will help you avoid scalp irritation when you the color is applied.  For men, please use conditioner- it will moisture your hair and scalp.”

Locations and availability:
Tuesdays-Saturdays in Springfield

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Stylist:
Glynnis Ross

Training/Years of Experience/Special Certification:
I am a Senior Cosmetologist with over 15 years of experience. Also, I have over six years of training as a color educator.

Stylist Level:
Master

What is Your Favorite Thing About being a Stylist:
“Knowing that each client that sits in my chair has a different personality, hair texture and facial shape than the client before. Having the ability to personalize the color, style or cut to compliment a client is an amazing experience. I love the total transformation process!  There is a line from a movie that has always stayed with me-‘Hair is an accessory and you have the ability to change it.’”

What is something unique that you would like the clients to know about you?
“Fall is my favorite time of the year because of the beautiful foliage, and I LOVE watching the NFL!!!!”

What is your favorite tip/hair secret you would like to share with clients?
“To have tousled/wavy hair, apply a small amount of Redken's “Glass” to partially dry hair. Braid your hair.  The size and the number of braids will determine how wavy your hair will be.  Once your hair is dry, loosen the braids and comb/rake your fingers through your hair.  Let the hair naturally fall. For an evening look, pull hair to one side.”

Locations and availability:
Sundays in Springfield

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Samantha Aliamo

Training/Years of Experience/Special Certification:
2011 graduate of TIGI’s Statements The Academy creative school; 2 years experience and certifications in hair extensions, keratin treatment.

Stylist Level:
Junior

What is Your Favorite Thing about being a Stylist?
“That my job is so personable, and I can be as creative as my imagination allows. I love that the time with my clients allows them to unplug from the hectic pace of today’s life, they can relax, and they leave feeling and looking beautiful.”

What is something unique that you would like the clients to know about you?
“I love creating new styles and looks for my clients.”

What is your favorite tip/hair secret you would like to share with clients?
“Work with what you’ve got, and the rest will follow. We have natural beauty and just need a just a few changes here and there.”

Location and availability:
Samantha works Tuesdays and Fridays-Sundays in Arlington, and Wednesdays in Springfield (off Thursdays)

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Stylist:
Neetu Sasan

Training/Years of Experience/Special Certification:
8 years of experience in precision colors and haircuts. I also keep up with my education by attending classes. I am certified in Schwarzkopf coloring and also have a certification from the Virginia Board.

Stylist Level:

What is your favorite thing about being a stylist?
“I love getting to work with people. I am a good listener and love to give suggestions to make your hair look fabulous and great.”

What is something unique that you would like the clients to know about you?
“My communication skills- I am very understanding, easy going and professional.”

What is your favorite tip/ hair secret you would like to share with clients?
“Applying olive oil on your hair an hour before you shampoo not only hydrates your hair and scalp, but also promotes blood circulation.”

Location and Availability:
Wednesdays-Sundays in Springfield

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Stylist:
Mariela Del Pozo

Training/Years of Experience/Special Certification:
I received my extensive training under the leadership of David, the owner of JonDavid, over a period of 10 years. I started out as a shampoo assistant and then worked the following 5 years as a personal assistant of David followed by an additional 2 under several other Master stylists’ at JonDavid. Now I am working as a junior hairstylist and have been for the past two years. In addition, over the last 7 years, I received my cosmetology license and attend classes in technique and color by Schwarzkopf, as well as seminars at hair shows on the East Coast to keep up with the latest techniques and hair styles. My specialties are styling, color and foil highlights, and finishing styling the hair.

Stylist Level:
Junior

What is your favorite thing about being a stylist?
My favorite part of the job, especially with clients who already have a vision of what they would like, is to build enough trust so that they feel comfortable giving me the creation freedom to take their initial vision and allow me to build on that by instilling my experience, creativity, and technique resulting in a style that not only exceeds their expectations, but also puts a big smile on their face.

What is something unique that you would like the clients to know about you?
I not only consider myself to be a good listener, but even more importantly, I also learned to ask the right questions, thereby ensuring that my client and I are on the same page. This is critical in creating the best hairstyle and/or color, that bother my client and I agree would best suit your image and needs.

What is your favorite tip/ hair secret you would like to share with clients?
Through my many, many years as a hairstyle assistant, working with all possible types of hair, I refined the art of hair drying to a perfect and very practical science. All you need is two clips, a good brush and a hair dryer, and I will show an easy technique to blow-dry your hair that is not only the quickest but also will give you the results you love.

Location and Availability:
Wednesdays-Saturdays in Springfield, and every other Sunday in Arlington

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Stylist:
Omida Khalilullah

Training/Years of Experience/Special Certification:
4 years of stylist experience. I am certified in color and hair extensions.

Stylist Level:
Master

Favorite thing about being a hairstylist:
My favorite things about being a stylist is that I get to help clients achieve the look they want and make them feel great about themselves when they leave the salon.

What is something unique that you would like the clients to know about you?
“I’m not your ordinary stylist. If you need an extraordinary look, come see me.”

What is your favorite tip/ hair secret you would like to share with clients?
“For healthy hair, I suggest routine haircuts every 6 weeks. I also recommend a deep conditioning treatment every 2 weeks, especially if you blow dry, curl, or flat iron your hair.“

Location and Availability:
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays in Springfield

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Stylist Full Name:
Aracely Lobo

Training/Years of Experience/Special Certification:
In 2005 I began my career in this wonderful world of beauty and fashion. After obtaining my license I got a lot of experience with hair experts. You can never stop learning in this industry, I discover something new every day and I work real hard to make my clients look fabulous.

Favorite thing about being a hairstylist:
"As a hair stylist my number one goal is for my clients to be happy and satisfied with their hair style."

What is something unique that you would like the clients to know about you?
"I absolutely love working with all types of hair whether is thick and curly or fine and straight. Also, I enjoy highlighting and coloring hair, if you’re looking for a modern/ classic or trendy hair do I am the right hair stylist for you. Come see me!"

What is your favorite tip/ hair secret you would like to share with clients?
"Always choose a new style based on how it will enhance your facial features. Also choose your hair products wisely."

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Stylist Full Name:
Qadria Sabil

Training/Years of Experience/Special Certification:
15 years of experience. Cosmetology Certification from Paul Mitchell Academy. Advanced Coloring Trainings through Tigi and Redken. Advanced Cutting. Techniques through Schwarzkopf.

Stylist Level:
Expert

What is Your Favorite Thing about being a Stylist?
I like to play with colors, I can master any hair service; Make-overs are my favorite thing. I love altering looks, I believe we all need a small change from time to time. With every make-over I do, the client credits me for helping her boost her self esteem. That makes me happy.

What is something unique that you would like the clients to know about you?
I am a mom of two. I know how hectic it is to run after kids and still have to look good! Trust me, I can help you achieve this! I can even teach you how to quick style your own hair whenever you don’t have time to see me…

What is your favorite tip/hair secret you would like to share with clients?
Blowdry your hair upside down to give it more volume!