Welcome to Balance - the Salon.
Located in Baltimore’s Remington Row, a premier neighborhood in the heart of the city.
Our location is important because we believe in and support our neighbors. Enjoy our comfortable, modern, uncluttered environment. Spend your visit surrounded by original artwork from local photographers. Visit our fellow Remington establishments.
We are committed to being a responsible and environmentally conscious company. As an Aveda Salon, we embrace and promote their mission “to care for the world we live in, from the products we make to the ways in which we give back to society.”
Most importantly, we deeply care about our clients, who come to us because they embrace and value what we stand for - creating the best you through conscious lifestyle choices.
voted 2013 Baltimore Magazine Top 25 Salons
Phone
(410) 366-6169
saloninfo@balance-thesalon.com
Location
27oo Remington Avenue
Suite 300
Baltimore MD 21211
Hours
Tu - Thurs 10am – 8pm
Fri 10am-6pm
Sa 8am - 5pm
Su + Mo Closed
Services
The innovative team of professional stylists at Balance will work with you to create a look through cut and color that compliments your features and lifestyle.
Stylist price levels are based on education and experience. Prices vary with the length/texture of hair and customization of service.
Cuts
Women $55 - $75
Men $45 - $65
Styling
Occasion $75+
Blow Dry $40 - $60
Color
Regrowth $60-80
All Over $75-95
Toner $30+
Double Process $185+
Root melt/Gloss $75+
corrective*
dimensional*
*by consultation
Highlights
Accent $50+
Full $100-135
Partial $90-110
Platinum Card $105 per hour
Balayage/Foliage $160+
Treatments
Deep Conditioning $35
Smoothing $105+
Book an Appointment
410-366-6169
TEam
MATT [Owner]
Matt began his cosmetology apprenticeship at Chas Hair Design in 1984 and received his license in 1986. During the next thirteen years he worked as stylist and educator for Lola Jones, Inc. helping to train new talent. For three of those years, Matt worked as a Regional Design Artist for Sebastian International, educating in the Mid-Atlantic area. In early 2000, he launched Balance the Salon.
Throughout his career, Matt has advanced his skills through his participation in education at Sebastian International in Woodland Hills, Modern Organic Products (MOP) at Art + Science in Chicago, Vidal Sassoon in Miami, and local toni & guy and American Crew classes and videos.
Ken [Senior Stylist]
Ken began his education at the Robert Paul Academy and obtained his cosmetology license in 2003. He then trained under Mario Tricoci, regional hair cutting educator for Elizabeth Arden's Red Door Spa. Ken went on to become the in-house cutting educator for the Red Door Spa in Baltimore. He has enjoyed working backstage at fashion shows and working on event hair.
Throughout his career, Ken has advanced his skills through his participation in education with Graham Webb Academy.
Ken joined the Balance team in November 2010.
Woody [senior STYLIST]
Woody began his education through an apprenticeship at Studio 1612 and received his cosmetology license in 2002. He went on to become the East Coast Deputy Director for TIGI Bedhead Cosmetics for six years. this position gave him the opportunity to work on stage with some of the best hairdressers in the industry. Later Woody worked for Textur salon for three years.
Throughout his career, Woody has advanced his skills through his participation in education with TIGI Advanced Academies, Surface, Italy Hair Fashion, Goldwell, and, Framesi.
Woody joined the Balance team in July 2011
KAREN [Senior Stylist]
Karen began her cosmetology apprenticeship at Harlow and Bogart, one of the first unisex salons in Maryland. Vidal Sassoon inspired and trained, she became licensed in 1977. After expanding her coloring, cutting, and styling knowledge at About Faces Day Spa and Salon , Karen became a founding member and educator at Stars salon, and was responsible for training new talent in their apprenticeship program. For the past fourteen years, Karen worked in the Aveda salon, Eastbank Hair.
Throughout her career Karen has advanced her skills through participation in classes with Sebastian, Graham Webb, Framesi, Gino Stempora, and Nick Arrojo. In recent years she has attended classes at the Aveda Academy in Alexandria ,Virginia and the Aveda Institute in Washington,D.C.
Karen joined the Balance team in September 2021.
lorijean [Senior Stylist]
LoriJean received her cosmetology license in 2007 and began her education through an apprenticeship program at Sassoon Salon NYC. Training as a color specialist, LoriJean participated in quarterly workshops for Sassoon Collections developed by the Sassoon Academy. During her eight years there, LoriJean participated in Sassoon representation at the annual fashion shows as well as stage demonstrations at New York’s International Beauty Show each year. Before moving to Baltimore in 2015, LoriJean studied under Sassoon creative directors to expand her cutting and styling knowledge.
Throughout her career LoriJean has advanced her skills through the Sassoon continuing education system. For the last seven years she worked at the Chop Shop, where she built up a loyal clientele, using her range of color skills and exceling with short hair and natural hair textures.
LoriJean joined the Balance team in December 2021.
BROOKE [STYLIST]
Brooke began her education at the Aveda Institute of Maryland, graduating in April of 2022.
She obtained her cosmetology license in June of 2022. Brooke continued her education for eighteen months, attending weekly classes and being mentored by our lead stylist and educator, Ken Wong.
Brooke joined the Balance team in November of 2021.
ERICA [STYLIST]
Erica began her hair education at the Aveda Institute in New Orleans, LA. She received her cosmetology license in 2015 and then did an apprenticeship as a cut specialist at Paris Parker in New Orleans. Erica eventually moved to Seattle, Washington where she continued to work as a stylist for Aveda continuing her education in hair cutting and color , to grow as a stylist and colorist. Erica recently relocated back to Baltimore where she has lived in the past attending M.I.C.A and receiving her ABFA in 2006. She loves highlighting and Balayage services and loves cutting a variety of hair and styles; and keeping up with the current styles and trends.
Erica joined the Balance team in February 2024.
Art Space
PHOTOGRAPHY + sHOWS
Photography is an integral component of Balance - the salon, allowing us to feature local photographers in a professional setting while providing our clients with new inspiration and aesthetics rather than advertisements.
Exhibits run up to 3 months providing artists with exposure to approximately 600 clients per month. All artwork is for sale and photographers receive 80% of sales.
If you or someone you know are interested in showing at Balance, we are always looking for new work. Contact us at saloninfo@balance-thesalon.com.