Short Story Hair Color
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Short hair, every expression. Done precisely, in two hours or less.

One guest at a time, any gender, any texture.

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A guest’s tapered short curls colored bright copper and styled into defined coils, with a shaved side part, outdoors in daylight

Your first visit

  1. Victor in gloves brushing color onto a smiling guest’s lightened short hair

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  2. Portrait of Victor Scotti, Jr., Founder & Colorist

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  3. The styling chair at XP Studio DC, facing a tall window onto the street, with a potted palm and a color cart beside it

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Real guests, in their words

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“This little space is so welcoming, Victor is incredibly knowledgeable, and he did such an amazing job with my hair.”
— Sarah M., Google review
“I love that Victor takes the time to make sure he can fully bring my vision to life. I really like that it’s collaborative and that he also helps me learn about my hair in the process.”
— Jonmonica S., Google review

Specialties

  • Short hair color

    Dimensional color for pixies, crops, tapers and bobs, chin length or shorter. Two hours or less, near Dupont Circle Metro.

  • Short haircuts

    Shape: a dry short-hair cut for any gender and texture, $85 in 45 minutes. Add color the same visit.

  • Textured hair color

    Color for short curly, coily and 4C hair, with a scalp check and bond treatment included. Natural, diffused finish.

  • Vivid color

    Bright Chapter: lightening and vivid color for hair 4 inches or shorter, with a consult and strand test first. $275, two hours.

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