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Woman with blonde ponytail styled by a Cualtzin Salon hairstylist in Alexandria, VA

About Cualtzin

​Cualtzin (kwaltsin): The word originates from Nahuatl, the language of the Aztec Empire, and is still spoken in some parts of the Valley of Mexico. Cualtzin means pretty, beautiful, gorgeous.


At Cualtzin Salon in Alexandria, VA, you’ll find a retreat, an escape, where you can relax and let the stress melt away as we take care of you. We love what we do, and we do it with excellence. We focus on taking care of your hair.

Cualtzin Salon performs customized hair services, showcasing the most creative and latest techniques with outstanding customer service performed by knowledgeable and friendly professional hairstylists. Cualtzin Salon offers a variety of products made from the highest-quality ingredients with the lowest carbon footprint. Our products use organic, plant-based, and naturally derived products. We are proud to offer the highest-quality and environmentally friendly products on the market.

Hairstylists at Cualtzin continually advance their skills and learn the newest techniques in color, cutting, and styles through regular advanced education. Services are personalized with each guest as we strive to provide outstanding customer service.

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Davines, a B Corporation, uses the power of business to encourage individuals to care for themselves while caring for the environment. All products used in our services are made with the highest quality, organic ingredients sourced from sustainable farms in Italy.

We care.

As a Certified Green Circle Salon, Cualtzin Salon is environmental conscious and seeks sustainable solutions. Each guest leaves looking and feeling their best while contributing to our eco-friendly mission. We focus on taking care of your hair and using top of the line, eco-friendly ingredients and hair products. All waste is recycled and repurposed.​

2017, our salon diverted:
Solid waste: 177 lbs
Liquid waste: 49 lbs
Total waste: 226 lbs

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