Meet Our Stylists

Owner · Hair Stylist · Colorist

Michael is the founder of Metropolis Salon, bringing over 21 years of cutting and color experience trained under leading stylists in Santo Domingo, New York City, and D.C. Known for his versatility and eye for detail, he works exclusively with Davines to craft cuts, color, and treatments at the forefront of today's trends. Outside the salon, he's a foodie, avid traveler, and serious plant lover.

Specialties: precision cutting, color, healthy-hair treatments

Hair Stylist · Colorist · Barber · Texture Specialist

Originally from North Carolina, Chiquita brings over two decades of mastery to the Metropolis team. As an experienced Aveda Educator with advanced technical training in Pivot Point and DevaCurl methodologies, her cutting and coloring foundation is truly unparalleled. Her holistic approach perfectly aligns with the Metropolis ethos—delivering premium, personalized artistry built on the foundation of a healthy scalp and sustainable hair care.

A true artist in the chair, Chiquita is celebrated for her seamless color blending techniques. Whether she is painting a low-maintenance, multi-dimensional balayage, achieving the perfect custom blonde, or delivering sophisticated gray coverage, her color work is tailored to complement your lifestyle and grow out beautifully.

As a versatile texture specialist and barber, Chiquita caters to the diverse, dynamic clientele of Washington, D.C. From sharp, precision barbering to carving the perfect shape for natural curl patterns, her meticulous attention to facial framing ensures every cut is distinctly flattering. Chiquita crafts modern, wearable looks that make everyday maintenance effortless.

Specialties: Seamless Color Blending & Blondes, Precision Cutting & Barbering, Gray Coverage & Blending, Curly & Textured Hair Design, Scalp Health Restoration.

Hair Stylist · Colorist

Ask Jacqueline how long she's been a hairstylist and she'll tell you "since birth." A Master Stylist, she trained at renowned education centers including Vidal Sassoon, Toni & Guy, and Graham Webb, plus color certification with Wella Corp. She spent twelve years working with top names on the Las Vegas strip, and color is her true love—balayage, highlights, and corrective color are where she shines.

Specialties: balayage, highlights, color correction

Lead Receptionist · Assistant

Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Cristina has been part of the Metropolis family for four years and calls it her second home. Warm, smiley, and endlessly caring, she's spent her whole life drawn to all things beauty and looking after others. Off the clock, you'll find her cooking dinner with her son, playing tennis, working out, or watching horror movies in the morning. If you see her, give her a wave.