Dolce Vita Salon & Spa blends innovative style with traditional sophistication, offering state-of-the-art hair design and trend-setting color services. Their McLean location also features custom body, nail and skin care treatments, ensuring a complete and luxurious experience for every client.
Q: What inspired you to open Dolce Vita, and how does it stand out from other salons?
A: We opened Dolce Vita Salon & Spa in May 2003, to redefine the high-end salon experience. Our vision was to create an upscale, modern, yet cozy space free from pretension, offering fairly priced services and products. Unlike most upscale salons at the time, which focused on the “star stylist” model, we prioritized a collaborative environment where talented stylists could shine and grow successful careers of their own within the Dolce Vita universe. By blending cutting-edge technology with superior customer service, we fostered artistry and innovation. Local partnerships—such as Sunday photoshoots, fashion shows and brand education events—helped us nurture talent and deliver a truly unique client experience rooted in creativity and authenticity.
Q: What does it mean to be celebrating 22 years of Dolce Vita this spring?
A: Celebrating 22 years is a proud milestone for us. When my wife Fatima joined as co-owner and COO in 2015, her engineering background helped propel us to new heights. We’ve nearly doubled our salon space and transformed the spa by relocating it to its own suite, elevating the guest experience and introducing state-of-the-art treatments like the HydraFacial. We’re also thrilled about the successful launch of Café Levantine—a Mediterranean-Lebanese café offering artisanal coffee, light Levantine fare and premier house-made sweets—next door. Reflecting on our journey, we’re immensely grateful for our community’s support and excited to continue evolving, growing and pushing boundaries in beauty and hospitality.