Inside Bristle
Step inside a salon that is as considered in its atmosphere as it is in its craft — a warm, well-appointed space where the work speaks for itself.
Services
What We Do
Bristle stylists bring focused attention and genuine craft to every service, from precision cuts to expressive color work. Each appointment is a dialogue, not a transaction.
Precision Haircuts
Tailored to your face, texture, and personal style
Why choose us
The Bristle Difference
What sets Bristle apart isn't a single service — it's a consistent commitment to listening, precision, and personalised care that keeps clients coming back year after year.
Clients consistently describe results that exceeded their expectations
- “not just met them”
Stylists are praised for asking the right questions before ever picking up a pair of scissors
Cherise has cultivated a loyal following for her mastery of wavy and curly textures, shag cuts, and precise fringe work
Aimee is celebrated for her color expertise and her rare ability to help clients visualise and realise their best selves
The salon itself is noted as a beautiful, welcoming space
- “a place clients are happy to spend time in”
Word-of-mouth recommendations are a hallmark: one stylist's clients have directly referred friends who also became loyal regulars
Reviews
Voices From Our Clients
These are the words of real Washington, DC residents who trusted Bristle with their hair — and kept coming back.
★★★★★“Aimee always does a great job with my hair! I keep coming back to her because she really listens to what I’m looking for and it always turns out even better than I expected. I’ve recommended her to two friends who also got great cuts. I highly recommend!”
★★★★★“Aimee is the first stylist I’ve ever decided to return to. She’s real, perceptive, and grounded. A wizard with color and empowering her clients visions. Today I saw my older self while she was finishing my cut and it made me excited about my future, which is a surreal thing to experience during a haircut. Also I know we share space, joy, and responsibility outside of hair in the city and communities we belong to. It’s meaningful to work with a homie.”
★★★★★“I was pretty unsure about what I wanted, but Aimee was super patient with me. She asked great questions to help me figure it out, and when I was uncertain she cut and re-cut as I wanted many times. I'm excited to get some highlights from her in the future! Also the salon is very cute : )”
★★★★★“I went 44 years without getting a good haircut - until Cherise, at Bristle, put some thought and attention into it! Customer for life, at this point. The salon itself is also a lovely place to be, but more importantly, most of the folks who cut hair there seem wildly talented.”
★★★★★“I've been going to Cherise for haircuts for years and she's the best! She listens carefully and asks the right questions to understand what you're looking for. She's great with wavy/curly hair and shag (or shag-like) haircuts, or anything really. I recently went to her and got bangs for the first time and I'm so happy with how it turned out! She has great attention to detail and her cuts make me feel more like myself.”
Ready to Find Your Stylist?
Experience the kind of haircut that makes you genuinely excited to look in the mirror. Bristle Hairdressing is open Tuesday through Saturday in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC.
Find Us
Check hoursBristle Hairdressing is located on the second floor at 1770 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009. We're open Tuesday through Friday from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Closed Sunday and Monday.
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