Services
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This service is exclusively for kids that are 11 years old or younger. However, if your child has an abundance of hair or an afro, we encourage you to book our "Short Cut" service "Curly Cut No Cleanse" instead.
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Short Cut is the ideal service for refreshing and refining your existing SHORT hairstyles, specifically those above the ear and in fine to medium textures, with expert modifications and updates. Whether it's a classic pixie cut or a modern take on a shorter style, Short Cut guarantees stunning results.
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Traditional clipper cuts, using clippers and/or scissor and comb technique.
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This service offers a unique solution where the stylist cuts curly hair “dry”, and then goes through with a cleansing and wet-styling routine, leaving your hair wet-styled without any diffusing or blow-drying.
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Achieve your ideal curly cut with our CURLY CUT With Cleanse and Diffusing Session service, featuring a gentle cleansing of your curls, followed by diffusing methods that minimize excessive heat. Our experienced stylists take great care in achieving just the right dryness level to give your curls the bounce and volume you desire. Trust us to give you the perfect curly cut you've always wanted.
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The Curly "dry cut" only service is specially designed for clients who choose "Curly 'dry cut' only -No Cleanse" as their preferred style. With this service, the cleansing and diffusing session can be skipped while still achieving a stunning curly hairstyle. Save time and money by choosing Curly "dry cut" only.
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Our Double Process Color & Diffusing (curly styling) service provides a perfect blend of highlights and all-over color for curly hair, creating a unique and vibrant look for our clients. Trust our expert colorists to deliver precise and stunning results that will make you stand out.
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Our Single Step Color with Diffusing (Curly Styling) service involves applying semi-permanent or permanent color throughout your hair, followed by a wash-and-go diffusing process that requires little to no heat.
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Pintura highlights and diffusing is a multi-dimensional coloring process that involves hand-painting individual curls with various shades of lighteners, low-lights, and semi-permanent glosses, resulting in an excellent looking grow-out. This service has one of the longest scheduled booking times, but the diffusing time allows the stylist to make any necessary adjustments to your color.
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These traditional highlighting services, which include traditional foil, paper, and painted-on techniques, provide a graduated, natural-looking effect to the hair. Additionally, the added diffusing process, tailored for curly styles, allows the stylist to make any necessary adjustments for the perfect finish. Remember to come to the appointment with tangle-free, and dry hair.
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The Single Step Color Return Visit is a specialized hair coloring service that offers root touch-up, processing time, and cleanse for clients with an established color history at FiddleheadsDC. You can choose to leave with wet hair or sit under one of their overhead diffusers for added convenience.
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Pintura highlights provide an exquisite hair coloring technique that uses a brushing method instead of foils. A thorough cleansing and conditioning accompany the painting process to give an exceptional finish.
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This service provides traditional highlights using foils or paper to blend color for dimension as well as a curly cut with extra diffusing time to ensure a perfect style. A prerequisite of arriving with clean, dry, and tangle-free hair makes for a seamless experience.
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Our Curly Cut and Pintura Highlights and Diffusing service is designed to enhance the natural curls of our clients. We use a hand-painting technique to apply highlights and low-lights, creating a multi-dimensional color effect that blends perfectly with the hair's natural growth pattern. Our skilled stylists pay close attention to detail to ensure outstanding results, and we do require our longest booking time for this service.
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Our Curly Cut & Single Step Color service is perfect for those who are always on the go and need a quick and effortless hair makeover. With no diffusing or dry styling required, we cut your hair dry and then apply a single step color. After the processing time, we wash and condition your hair, and apply the appropriate styling products based on your hair type. It's hassle-free and requires minimal time, making it easy for you.
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Our Curly Cut & Traditional Highlights service caters to your busy schedule by skipping the diffusing and dry styling process. Instead, your dry hair is cut first, followed by the highlighting process. Once complete, your hair is washed, conditioned, and styled using the appropriate products for your hair type. It's a hassle-free process that leaves you with a stunning look that's quick and easy to maintain.
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Enhance the natural beauty of your curls with our Curly Cut & Single Step Color w/Diffusing service. Our skilled stylists begin with a cut tailored to your unique curls before applying a single process color to deepen or enhance your locks. Our extra diffusing time ensures your style is perfect, and we ask that you arrive with your hair clean, dry and in its natural curly state to maximize your experience.
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Our Curly Cut & Pintura Highlights service is designed to quickly deliver the stunning results you desire. With a focus on efficiency, we won't waste your time with diffusing or dry styling. Instead, we'll cut your hair dry, apply Pintura Highlights, wash and condition your hair, and then apply the perfect style for your hair type. It's a hassle-free process that will leave you looking fabulous.
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Our Curly Cut & Color Combos business provides professional double process color services, expertly combined with a curly cut to ensure beautiful, healthy, and stylish curls. Trust us to enhance your natural curls with our high-quality services that are tailored to your unique needs.
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Our Deep Conditioner service effectively revitalizes and strengthens hair, leaving it soft, manageable, and healthy-looking.
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Glossing is an ideal service for those looking to enhance your current shade or get rid of unwanted hues, the service uses semi-permanent or direct dye to give you the desired look. However, it’s important to note that Glossing won’t provide coverage for gray hair.
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Our Deep Conditioner with Diffusing treatment rejuvenates and nourishes hair, leaving it healthy and vibrant. Trust our experienced professionals to give you a stunning and long-lasting result.
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The Detangling Service is designed to tackle tough hair knots and tangles that can't be managed at home. This service does not include a haircut, but in some cases, the stylist may recommend cutting out particularly stubborn knots. Trust our experts to leave your hair smooth and knot-free, without any of the stress or frustration of trying to detangle it yourself.
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Our Scalp Exfoliating Scrub is designed to be a pre-cleanse exfoliation treatment that is rich in volcanic clay and minerals to remove impurities. Apple fruit helps to restore hydration to the scalp while celery seed extract and peppermint oil boosts blood flow, and tea tree oil extracts help soothe inflammation and irritation, leaving your scalp refreshed and rejuvenated. Get ready to enjoy a healthy and revitalized scalp with our amazing Scalp Exfoliating Scrub Service.
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Cleanse & Diffuse is a professional hair service that includes a deep wash and gentle diffusion, perfect for those with curly hair looking to enhance their natural style. Say goodbye to frizz and hello to bouncy, defined curls with our specialized technique. Let us help you achieve the look you desire with Cleanse & Diffuse.
Packages
Want to become a member? Buy them as packages.
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This package is perfect for those who want to maintain their curly hair without having to cleanse it constantly. With the "Curly cut (no cleanse) 4PAK," you can receive a 20% discount on your purchase, and you'll have 12 months from the date of purchase to redeem the offer. Make sure to take advantage of this opportunity to keep your locks looking their best!
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Buy the "Curly Cut & Cleanse 4Pak" and enjoy a discount of 20%! Remember to use it within 12 months from the purchase date. Keep your curly locks looking amazing with this fantastic deal!
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The Curly Cut, Cleanse, and Diffuse 4-Pak offers significant savings when you purchase four sessions to be used within a 12-month period. This package is perfect for those wanting to achieve defined, bouncy curls while maintaining healthy tresses. With each session, you'll receive a precision haircut, deep cleanse, and expert diffusing technique that will leave your curls looking and feeling their best.
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Our "Curly Cut & Single Step Color" 4-Pak package offers a 20% discount on four services: Curly Cut, Single Step Color, and two follow-up appointments. Redeemable within 12 months, it's the perfect opportunity to maintain your beautiful, curly locks while saving money. Trust our expert stylists to give you the look you've been longing for.
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Buy the "Curly Cut & Pintura 4PAK" and get the fourth service for free. The package is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.
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Buy our Curly Cut & Traditional Highlights package with Diffusing for a curly style and get the 4th service for free with the purchase of this 4-Pak service. Use all four services within 12 months from the date of purchase to get the full benefit of this promotion.
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Get 20% off the regular price on four Pintura hair diffusing services with our Pintura 4-pak. Book your appointments at any time within 12 months and experience the beauty of diffused hair color. Save money while achieving stunning results with the Pintura 4-pak.
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FAQ
Your Questions, Answered
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Our complimentary consultation is a quick and easy way to see if we’re the right fit for your needs. Each session typically lasts 15–30 minutes and gives you a chance to share your goals, ask questions, and explore next steps.
We offer consultations on Tuesdays through Fridays for your convenience.
(No Saturday consultations)To book yours, simply text us to schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation — it’s that simple!
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A haircut typically takes about one hour. If you’re getting a cut and color, plan for two hours or more, depending on your hair’s length, texture, and amount.
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Yes, we absolutely do! We welcome children up to 12 years old for curly cuts.
You can find Kids Cuts listed in our Services section — both Michelle and Vicky are wonderful with young clients and specialize in creating cuts that let their natural curls shine.
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We only use botanical-based, sulfate-free, silicone-free, paraben-free, wax-free, and clean haircare products.
We care for the health of curls long-term, and believe curls deserve the best nature has to offer. Botanical ingredients help curls hold hydration, definition and shine without weighting them down, while harsh synthetics block moisture and create buildup.
Healthy Scalp = Healthy Curls!
Clean formulas are more sustainable, gentler on waterways, and healthier for the environment as well.
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We understand that plans can change. Appointments canceled with at least 24 hours’ notice are fully refundable. Cancellations made within 24 hours of your appointment are non-refundable.
If you need to cancel an appointment, please call or text us at 202-805-0520.
If we’re with a client and can’t pick up, simply leave a message — we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.Please note that we do not accept cancellations by email. Calling or texting helps us keep things running smoothly and ensures your request is received right away.
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We value your time — and the time of every Fiddleheads guest. If you’re running more than 15 minutes late, your stylist will do their best to accommodate you; however, your service may need to be adjusted or rescheduled depending on the day’s schedule.
We appreciate your understanding, as this helps us stay on time and provide the best experience for everyone.
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We do not offer refunds for products and completed services. If you’re not fully satisfied, we’re happy to make service adjustments within two weeks of your original appointment — after that period, additional charges may apply.
Please note that gift card purchases are also non-refundable.
Let’s bring your curls to life—book your appointment today.
Business Hours
Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9AM-6PM
Wednesday: 9AM-6PM
Thursday: 9AM-6PM
Friday: 9AM-6PM
Saturday: 10AM-5PM
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1515 17th Street NW
2nd Floor
Washington DC 20036
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(202) 805-0520 (text is best)