INARI Salon and Spa

What INARI Salon and Spa does

INARI Salon and Spa is a full-service beauty salon and spa operating from a single location at 1425 K Street NW, Suite 102, in downtown Washington, DC. Founded in 2005 and operated through FAITH & FAMILY LLC, the business is owner-managed by Linh Lam and has served a diverse, multilingual, and international clientele in the DC metropolitan area for over 20 years. The salon is positioned as "Washington DC's Premier Full Service Salon" with extended operating hours Monday through Saturday and Sunday by appointment.

The service portfolio spans four primary categories: hair (precision cuts, Schwarzkopf Professional color, Brazilian Blowout keratin smoothing, YUKO Japanese Straightening, Nanoplasty, Great Lengths human hair extensions, Botox Hair treatments, perms, relaxers); lashes (Xtreme Lashes Classic and Volume full sets, touch-ups, lash lifts); skin care (HydraFacial, facials, microdermabrasion, designer peels, acne treatment); and non-surgical enhancements (PLAXEL+ plasma pen skin tightening, Plasma Fibroblast, Hyaluronic Pen Filler). Men's grooming, waxing and tinting, special events makeup, massage, and ear piercing complete the offering. Specialty treatments are restricted to vendor-certified stylists (Great Lengths, YUKO, Xtreme Lashes), which constitutes the technical quality control mechanism for advanced procedures.

INARI generates revenue through pay-as-you-go service fees across hair, skin, lash, and aesthetic categories, with pricing tied to hair length, texture, volume, and complexity (e.g., women's haircut from $115, Brazilian Blowout from $375, Japanese Straightening $900, plasma body lifts up to $3,500). A secondary revenue stream comes from $100 gift certificates sold via the website. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer through the inarisalon.com website (online booking, blog content, e-commerce), physical walk-ins, phone reservations, and an organic social presence on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, and Yelp. Customer acquisition targets general consumers, men's grooming clients, and multicultural/international residents in the DC metro, with no disclosed enterprise or B2B contracts.

Name

INARI Salon and Spa

Legal name

FAITH & FAMILY LLC

Website

https://inarisalon.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

INARI Salon and Spa is a single-location, owner-operated full-service salon and spa in downtown Washington, DC, offering premium hair, skin, lash, men's grooming, and non-surgical aesthetic services to a diverse multilingual clientele using vendor-certified specialty treatments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Salon and Spa Services

NAICS

Beauty Salons (812112), Hair, Nail, and Skin Care Services (81211)

akta.pro primary industry

Day Spas (Facials, Body Treatments & Packages) (HSADAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Brow & Lash Growth Treatments / Conditioning (Serums/In-Salon) (HSALAIAK), Special Occasion Hair & Makeup Services (Non-Bridal) (HSALALAH), Men’s Skincare & Facials (HSALADAO)

Keywords

• Full-service salon
• Hair care services
• Lash extensions
• Skincare treatments
• Non-surgical aesthetics

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hair Services: One-time service fees for haircuts, coloring, highlights, straightening treatments, hair extensions, and styling. Services priced individually with variation based on hair length, texture, and complexity. Repeat business driven by maintenance appointments.
2. Skin Care Services: Facial treatments, waxing, and skincare procedures offered as individual appointments. Pricing varies by treatment type and duration.
3. Lash Extension Services: Classic and volume lash extension applications with touch-up appointments. Full sets and maintenance fills generate recurring revenue from existing clients.
4. Non-Surgical Enhancements: Plasma fibroblast treatments, hyaluronic pen filler, and other aesthetic procedures. Higher price point services with specific procedure pricing.
5. Gift Certificates: Prepaid gift cards sold in $100 denominations, valid for all salon services and products. Drives upfront revenue and new customer acquisition.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

INARI Salon and Spa is a full-service beauty salon in downtown Washington, DC offering in-person hair (cuts, color, keratin smoothing, Japanese thermal straightening, premium hair extensions), eyelash extensions, skincare (facials, HydraFacial, peels, microdermabrasion), waxing and tinting, men's grooming, massage, special events makeup, and non-surgical aesthetic enhancements (Hyaluronic Pen filler, PLAXEL+ plasma fibroblast skin tightening). All services are performed at the single DC location by certified stylists using professional product systems from partner brands.

Product overview

INARI Salon and Spa is a full-service beauty destination in Washington, DC offering a comprehensive portfolio of salon and spa services. The core offerings include Hair Services (cuts, color, Brazilian Blowout, Japanese Straightening, Great Lengths Hair Extensions, Nanoplasty, and Botox Hair treatments), Lash Extensions (Classic, Hybrid Volume, and touch-ups using Xtreme Lashes), Skin Care (HydraFacial, facials, microdermabrasion, peels), Waxing and Tinting, Non-Surgical Enhancements (Hyaluronic Pen Filler, PLAXEL+ Plasma treatments), Men's Grooming, Special Events Makeup, and Massage Therapy. The salon uses professional product brands including Schwarzkopf Professional for color, Great Lengths for extensions, Brazilian Blowout and Yuko for straightening treatments. Gift Certificates are available for retail purchase.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hair Services Comprehensive hair care services including precision haircuts, styling, coloring, texturizing, and specialized treatments such as Brazilian Blowout, Japanese Straightening, and Great Lengths Hair Extensions. Targeted at individual consumers seeking professional hair services.
• Lash Extensions Professional eyelash extension services including Classic Full Set, Hybrid Volume Full Set, Full Touchup, Basic Touchup, Lash Lift, and Eyelash Tint, using Xtreme Lashes products. Targeted at individual consumers seeking lash enhancement.
• Skin Care Spa treatments including facials (HydraFacial, Deep Pore Cleansing, Designer Peels, Gentlemen's Facial, Express Facial), microdermabrasion, acne treatment, and skin consultations. Targeted at individual consumers seeking facial rejuvenation and skin health services.
• Waxing and Tinting
• Men's Salon Services
• Non-Surgical Enhancements
• Special Events Makeup
• Massage Therapy
• Brazilian Blowout Keratin Treatment
• Great Lengths Hair Extensions
• YUKO Japanese Straightening
• Nanoplasty Hair Straightening
• Botox Hair BTX Treatment
• HydraFacial
• PLAXEL+ Plasma Pen Treatments
• Ear Piercing
• Gift Certificate

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Schwarzkopf ProfessionalcoreTechnology or IntegrationINARI Salon and Spa uses Schwarzkopf Professional hair color products. Schwarzkopf is described as reinventing hair with a true passion, being one of the top three professional hair care brands globally with innovation deeply rooted in their DNA over 120 years.
• Great LengthscoreTechnology or IntegrationINARI has two top certified stylists specialized in Great Lengths Hair Extensions. Great Lengths offers the finest quality human hair extensions along with latest technology for comfort and versatility. The extensions are sourced from India and produced in Italy, with keratin bonds that allow perfect fusion with natural hair.
• Brazilian BlowoutcoreTechnology or IntegrationINARI offers Brazilian Blowout keratin smoothing treatments, described as the only smoothing treatment asked for by name. The treatment uses breakthrough bonding technologies to create a protective protein layer around the hair shaft, eliminating frizz and smoothing the cuticle. Results last at least 12 weeks.
• YUKO (Japanese Straightening System)coreTechnology or IntegrationINARI uses the YUKO Japanese Straightening/thermal reconditioning system, specially formulated in several strengths to customize results. YUKO is described as the best product available in the world for Japanese Straightening. INARI only allows YUKO-certified stylists to perform this service.
• Xtreme LashescoreTechnology or IntegrationINARI uses Xtreme Lashes products and techniques for eyelash extensions. Mai Duong was the first to introduce Xtreme Lashes as an Advance Stylist to Washington DC. The salon emphasizes using specially formulated Xtreme Lashes cosmetics and skincare products for extension aftercare.
• PLAXEL+ (Plasma Pen System)coreTechnology or IntegrationINARI uses PLAXEL+ plasma pen system featuring true plasma technology for non-surgical skin tightening and lifting. The system stimulates collagen and elastin production with faster recovery, less trauma, and enhanced results compared to other plasma devices on the market.
• DC BID (Downtown Business Improvement District)minorOthersINARI Salon and Spa is featured on the Downtown DC website explore section as part of the DC BID features.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Woodhouse Spa: National luxury day spa chain offering facials, body treatments, massage, and wellness services. Comparable to INARI on premium spa service breadth (Day Spa/Body Treatments/Packages positioning) while serving as a broader incumbent rather than a single independent.
• Burke Williams Spa: Multi-location luxury day spa brand offering facials, body treatments, and massage. Comparable to INARI's spa-side offerings (facials, body treatments, massage, packages) though operating at broader multi-city scale rather than a single neighborhood location.

Others

• Schwarzkopf Professional: Global professional hair color brand INARI explicitly partners with for color services. Adjacent/ecosystem relationship as a supplier rather than a competitor; relevant because INARI's premium color offerings depend on this and similar brand partnerships.

Direct peers

• Bang Salon: Multi-location DC-area hair salon known for color and cuts at premium pricing. Closely mirrors INARI's hair-service-led, urban professional positioning and full-service salon format.
• Atlas Salon: Established full-service hair salon in Washington, DC offering cuts, color, extensions, and styling at a similar premium-service tier. Directly comparable to INARI on geography (DC), service mix (hair-forward full-service), and target clientele (urban professional).
• DreamDry: Premium blow-dry and styling bar concept with DC presence, targeting affluent urban women with blowouts and add-on services. Comparable to INARI on premium DC positioning, hair-led service mix, and direct-to-consumer walk-in/booking model.
• Bubbles Salon: Long-established DC-area full-service salon with a broader footprint. Directly comparable on core hair services, local DC presence, and serving a similar professional/residential customer base.
• Spruce Salon: DC-based boutique salon offering hair, color, and select spa services. Comparable to INARI as a single/limited-location DC premium salon serving a similar professional clientele.

Regional players

• Rescue Spa DC: DC-area luxury day spa offering facials and advanced skin services alongside hair removal. Comparable to INARI's spa/facial and non-surgical skincare offerings within the same Washington metro market.

Emerging players

• Ideal Image: National medi-spa chain specializing in non-surgical aesthetic treatments (laser, injectables, skin). Comparable to INARI on the non-surgical enhancements side (plasma, hyaluronic pen) and on the consumer-facing aesthetics positioning, though focused on medical aesthetics at scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/100092695904261
• Instagraminstagram.com/inarisalonandspa
• TikToktiktok.com/@inarisalon?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
• Pinterestpinterest.com/inarisalon
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/inari-salon-and-spa

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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