Our Services
The LABoratory a ruby devine salon
205 S. Whiting St, #306, Alexandria, VA 22304
Haircuts and Styling
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Bang Trim / Undercut / Hairline Cleanup (returning clients only)
A maintenance trim to refresh bangs, undercut, or hairline. Does not include shampoo or restyle and is not meant for new styles.
Clipper Cut
A basic haircut using primarily clippers, ideal for short styles with blended finishes. Not a detailed barber fade.
Extended Time Haircut
For long, thick, or textured hair, or major style changes. Includes extra time and a style finish.
Long Cut with Blowdry Style Finish
Custom haircut for long hair (shoulder blade length and longer) with blow-dry styling. Extra time may be needed based on length and density.
Medium Cut with Blowdry Style Finish
Medium-length haircut service with personalized styling and blow-dry finish.
Short Cut with Blowdry Style Finish
Haircut using scissors for cropped styles, tailored to your hair type. Includes blow-dry finish.
Stand-Alone Blowout / Style
Blowout styling session with no haircut or color. Includes shampoo and professional finish.
Hair Color
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Bleach Retouch with Haircut
Retouch for full blonde clients (1 inch or less of growth), followed by a haircut and style finish. Ideal for regular maintenance within 4–6 weeks.
Bleach Retouch with Blowout
Lightening the root area (under 1 inch of growth) and finishing with a blowout. For existing blondes—not for major color changes.
Face Frame Highlights with Blowout
Brightens the front hairline with face-framing highlights, finished with a blowout.
Face Frame Highlights with Haircut
Highlights the front hairline for brightness with a customized haircut and blowout finish.
Fashion Color with Blowout
Bold, non-natural hair colors (rainbow, silver, etc.) applied to pre-lightened hair. Includes blowout. Not for major corrections.
Fashion Color Retouch with Blowout
Reapplication of existing fashion color (no lightning or corrections). Includes styling.
Fashion Color Retouch with Haircut
Touch-up for existing fashion colors (same tone), includes a customized haircut and finish.
Fashion Color with Haircut and Finish
All-over fashion color with a full haircut and styled finish. Not for corrective or pastel blonding.
Full Babylight with Blowout Finish
Full head of tightly placed babylights to achieve a soft, blonde finish. Completed with a blowout.
Full Babylight with Haircut and Style
Precision foil placement for soft blonde dimension using babylights, plus a haircut and style.
Full Balayage with Blowout Finish
A full head of hand-painted balayage highlights with soft gradient lightening. Finished with a blowout.
Full Balayage with Haircut and Style
Gradient balayage with 2–4 levels of lightening. Includes a haircut and styled finish.
Full Bleach Out with Haircut
Complete global bleaching (double process) for blonde transformation. Includes haircut and style.
Full Color with Blowout
Single-color application from roots to ends (non-fashion shades only). Blowout included.
Full Color with Haircut and Style
One-tone hair color from roots to ends, paired with a haircut and finished style. Not valid for blondes or fashion colors.
Full Foiliage with Blowout Finish
A full head of foiliage (highlighting and balayage technique) to achieve bright, dimensional blonde. Includes a blowout finish.
Full Foiliage with Haircut and Style Finish
Complete foiliage highlighting for depth and dimension, plus haircut and styling.
Full Highlight with Root Retouch & Haircut
Full highlights combined with root color for complete coverage. Finished with a haircut.
Full Highlight with Haircut and Style
Traditional full head foil highlights with a haircut and professional styling included.
Full Highlight with Blowout
A full head of foil highlights or lowlights with a professional blowout to finish.
Gloss/Toner with Blowout Finish
Adds shine or balances unwanted tones post-color. Especially great for blondes or adding richness to any shade. Blowout included.
Gloss/Toner with Haircut and Finish
Toner or gloss to enhance shine or adjust color, plus a custom haircut and style finish. Not for major color changes.
Partial Babylight with Blowout Finish
Delicate partial babylights for subtle brightness, finished with a blowout. Perfect for maintenance between full babylights.
Partial Babylight with Haircut and Finish
Strategic babylight placement with a haircut and style finish. Great for refreshing blonde.
Partial Balayage or Balayage Retouch w/ Blowout
Hand-painted highlights within interior of the hair to brighten selectively. Blowout included.
Partial Balayage or Balayage Retouch with Haircut
Selective balayage for gradient effect, with a haircut and styled finish.
Partial Foiliage with Blowout Finish
Foiliage highlights placed through crown and sides for soft brightness. Finished with a blowout.
Partial Foiliage with Haircut and Style
Subtle foil + balayage lightening through crown and front with a haircut and style.
Partial Highlight with Haircut
Foiled highlights from crown to front hairline for added brightness, finished with a haircut.
Partial Highlight/Lowlight with Blowout
Traditional foil placement outlining face and mohawk section. Finished with a blowout.
Root Color Retouch with Blowout
Covers new growth (typically under 1 inch) for consistent hair tone. Includes a blowout finish.
Root Color Retouch with Haircut
Covers new growth and includes a tailored haircut. Ideal for maintaining your color and shape.
Root/Base Retouch + Partial Highlight + Haircut
Blends root touch-up with partial highlights for dimension. Includes haircut and finish.
Root/Base Retouch + Partial Highlight + Blowout
Covers roots and adds partial highlight dimension. Blowout included.
The Full Monty – Babylights/Balayage/Highlights
Ultimate blonding service combining multiple techniques for maximum brightness and depth.
T-Zone Color Retouch with Blowout
Covers visible roots along part and hairline (T-zone) to extend time between full color services. Includes blowout.
T-Zone Color Retouch with Haircut
T-zone retouch to maintain visible areas of color, plus haircut and styling finish.
T-Zone Foil Highlight with Haircut
Strategic highlights through part and front hairline for maintenance between full services. Includes haircut and style.
T-Zone Foil Highlight with Blowout
Partial foil highlights placed through the T-zone with a finished blowout. Ideal for in-between full highlights.
Underlights with Blowout
Hidden, customizable fashion colors placed in the interior of the hair for a peekaboo effect. Created by Ruby Devine.
Underlights Retouch with Blowout
Maintenance for existing Underlights color. No lightening included. Finished with a blowout.
Underlights Retouch with Haircut
Reapplies fashion color to existing Underlights. No new lightening included. Includes haircut and style.
Underlights with Haircut and Finish
Concealable fashion colors embedded in the hair’s interior. Includes haircut and styled finish. A creative technique by Ruby Devine.
Hair Treatment
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Conditioning Treatment
Moisturizing and protein-replenishing treatment applied with heat to deeply restore hair health.
Keratin Express
A lighter version of a keratin treatment that smooths frizz at half the time and cost of full services.
Keratin Express with Haircut
A quick keratin smoothing treatment plus a customized haircut and blow-dry finish.
Keratin Treatment
Full smoothing treatment that replenishes hair’s natural keratin, reducing frizz and enhancing shine.
Keratin Treatment with Haircut
A full keratin smoothing treatment with a personalized haircut and style finish included.
Olaplex Stand-Alone Treatment
Strengthens and protects hair using patented Olaplex bond-building technology. Ideal before or after chemical services.
Consultation
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Consultation (In Salon Only tue-thur)
A complimentary in-salon consultation offered Tuesday–Thursday to discuss your hair goals and create a custom plan for a future appointment.
Add-Ons
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Malibu Treatment (excluding CPR or DDL)
A clarifying treatment that removes mineral buildup and impurities from the hair, restoring shine and manageability.
Olaplex 4-in-1 Conditioning Treatment
A professional-grade Olaplex treatment that strengthens, smooths, and intensely hydrates hair in one step.
Olaplex Chelating Treatment
Detox treatment that removes impurities and buildup from the hair, prepping it for future color or chemical services.
Eyebrow Tinting
Semi-permanent tinting treatment to define and darken brows, enhancing natural shape and fullness.
Conditioning Treatment - Add-On
Restores moisture and strength to the hair; typically placed under heat to help penetrate strands deeply.
Antidot Treatment
A soothing treatment that helps prevent irritation or allergic reactions during chemical services.
Goddess Glitter
A sparkling hair tinsel service for fun, shimmery strands. Adds vibrancy and glam to your look—perfect for special events or everyday sparkle.
Waxing - Lip and Chin
Combination waxing treatment for both the upper lip and chin for a smooth finish.
Waxing - Brow Maintenance
Basic eyebrow waxing to maintain your preferred brow shape.
Waxing - Chin
Targeted waxing service to remove hair from the chin area, leaving it smooth and clean.
Waxing - Lips
Quick and gentle waxing service to remove unwanted hair from the upper lip area.