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Expert Hair Stylists in Georgetown
What Sets Us Apart
At TILILA Hair Design in historic Georgetown, Washington DC, our team of stylists do it all - from everyday styles to complete transformations - with a special focus on custom color formulation, balayage, precision cuts, and styling that highlight your natural beauty. With decades of international experience, our stylists combine technical mastery with a creative eye, ensuring each client leaves feeling confident and radiant.
Beyond beautiful results, we believe in protecting the long-term health of your hair. Every service is tailored with care, using advanced techniques and high-quality products to maintain strength, shine, and integrity. Whether you’re looking for subtle dimension, a bold new color, or a flawless cut, our team is dedicated to creating a look you - and your hair - will love.
Kate, Master Stylist/Owner
With over two decades of experience, Kate is the creative force behind the artistry at TILILA. She’s sought after for her flawless blend of low-maintenance color and buttery-soft balayage, delivered with intuitive placement. Known for her warm approach and attention to hair health, Kate builds trust by turning every appointment into a transformation - leaving clients happy, refreshed, and empowered.
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"If you are looking for the best blonde highlights in DC, you need to see Kate. Kate has been my hairstylist for 10 years now and I am so happy that she has opened her own salon! When I first came to her my hair was beyond damaged (needed three people to detangle it). Over the many years I have been going to see her my hair is now super healthy, long and beautifully highlighted thanks to her!"
Mikey, Stylist
With a decade of experience, Mikey is a unisex stylist known for modern, low-maintenance hairstyles that grow out seamlessly. He is also a balayage and blonding expert, creating dimensional, natural-looking color tailored to each client. With a thoughtful approach, Mikey crafts looks that complement not only a client’s face shape and personal style, but also their daily life and routine.
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"Michael is honestly so talented with color! He just gets what you want without you even knowing how to explain it. He guided me to the perfect look and my hair came out so good! He is super personable, easy to talk to, and the whole experience felt effortless. I recommend him to all of my friends and family! 10/10"
Ziya, Stylist
Ziya is a highly experienced and passionate hairstylist originally from Turkey, bringing over 30 years of expertise to the beauty industry. Known for his precision, creativity, and efficiency, Ziya has built a reputation for delivering exceptional, personalized results that enhance each client’s natural beauty.
Ziya specializes in flawless highlights and signature blowouts, delivering seamless color and polished, voluminous finishes. He also has strong expertise in keratin restorative hair treatments, helping clients achieve healthier, more vibrant hair.
Having worked in prestigious salons, Ziya brings a refined eye for style and color, consistently creating elegant, timeless results that suit each client perfectly.
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"I honestly can't say enough good things about Tilila's. The space is so welcoming and relaxing, and they even have an outdoor patio.
Ziya is the BEST—I've been going to him forever and he never
misses. My highlights always come out so natural and exactly how I w I honestly can't say enough good things about Tilila's. You can really tell they care about quality and your hair's health, they use the best products for the best results. I always leave feeling so confident."
Salim, Master Stylist
\With over 25 years of experience, Salim Michelle is a master hairstylist known for his exceptional precision haircuts, especially pixie and short styles. He has an incredible eye for beauty, balance, and detail, creating looks that are modern, flattering, and tailored to each client.
Salim’s advanced cutting and color techniques are always current, refined, and thoughtfully customized. Warm, personable, and highly professional, he is dedicated to delivering beautiful results while making every client feel confident and cared for.
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"I can’t say enough great things about my stylist and colorist! Salim always takes the time to listen to what I want and somehow make it look even better than I imagined. My color is always vibrant, natural-looking, and perfectly blended. The cut grows out beautifully every time. On top of that, he’s kind, welcoming, and makes the whole appointment feel relaxing.
Salim’s attention to detail, technical skill, and creative expertise consistently result in flawless color and precise, flattering cuts.He offers thoughtful recommendations tailored to my hair type and lifestyle, and the results are always stunning.
I highly recommend Salim to anyone seeking high-quality, professional hair care, true artistry and great vibes."
Every appointment starts with a consultation. This is when we learn about your goals, hair history, maintenance, and budget.
Together, we'll design a plan to achieve your dream hair.
CONSULTATION
What to Expect
We offer a variety of complimentary light drinks and snacks during appointments.
Our signature authentic Moroccan mint tea is a must-try!
BEVERAGES & SNACKS
What to Expect
What to Expect
From start to finish, you can expect luxury VIP service from our experienced team.
The TILILA experience is all about pampering you, which is why we recommend that you plan your appointment on a flexible, low-stress day. In a hurry? No problem - just let us know.
Services can take anywhere from one to several hours, so bring your laptops, books, knitting needles - whatever you need to pass the time with us.
Please plan to arrive early to find parking in Georgetown. We know it can be tough, which is why appointments have a 15-min grace period.
Read our Salon Policy here.
Brands We Use
To protect the integrity of your hair, we only use the best premium, professional hair products in the industry - period.
Kate is a master stylist with over two decades of experience crafting stunning looks for her clients. Specializing in low-maintenance color and balayage techniques, she has earned a reputation for her artistry and precision in the world of hair design.
As the proud owner of TILILA HAIR DESIGN, a chic boutique salon nestled in the heart of Georgetown, Kate brings her passion for beauty and creativity to every appointment. With her keen eye for detail and dedication to customer satisfaction, Kate transforms her clients' hair into works of art, leaving them feeling confident and radiant with each visit.
Kate (Owner)
Meet Our Team
All shampoo stations are outfitted with premium filtration that eliminates hard water and impurities.
Treatments are infused with argon oil to deeply moisturize, add shine, increase hair elasticity, and protect from breakage.
All color services are mixed with OLAPLEX to help color last longer, repair damage and strengthen hair.
LUXURY HAIR SERVICES