18|8 Fine Men's Salon to close in Bethesda

18|8 Fine Men's Salon at 7550 Wisconsin Avenue will close today, March 24, 2018, according to an employee email informing her clients of the impending closure. The salon's website is still up as of this morning.

18|8 Fine Men's Salon to open February 14 in Bethesda

Downtown Bethesda's second man-centric salon will open this Sunday, Valentine's Day. 18|8 Fine Men's Salon at 7550 Wisconsin Avenue will offer services including haircuts traditional and modern, hair coloring, facial and scalp treatments, and shaving and waxing.

18|8 is different from the old-fashioned barber shop in another way - you'll be treated to your choice of beer, wine or soda upon arrival.

The salon, which was born from the founder's thought that "men shouldn't be going to a women's salon," joins Roosters in the new high-end men's salon market in downtown Bethesda.

7550 Wisconsin Avenue

(301) 830-8338

Sign installed at 18|8 Fine Men's Salon in Bethesda (Photos)

The future 18|8 Fine Men's Salon has installed its permanent sign at 7550 Wisconsin Avenue. It will be the second male-oriented salon in Bethesda. 18|8 will serve beer and wine to patrons when they open.

New Bethesda men's salon to serve beer and wine (Photos)

18|8 Fine Men's Salon, a men's salon opening at 7550 Wisconsin Avenue, has applied to Montgomery County for a liquor license. The salon will offer beer and wine to clients, just as women's salons like Drybar have been able to do since state liquor rules were loosened for such businesses.

Of course, 18|8's marketing has made clear that one thing "a man should never do" is go to a woman's hair salon...

18|8 will join Rooster's as the second male-oriented salon in downtown Bethesda.

18/8 Fine Men's Salon opening in Bethesda (Photos)

"Men shouldn't be going to a women's salon," was the thought that drove entrepreneur Scott Griffiths to launch his own salon chain targeting a male audience. The result is 18/8 Fine Men's Salon, which is coming to 7550 Wisconsin Avenue in downtown Bethesda.

"There are two things a man should never do," 18/8's website opines: 

"Go through a woman’s purse.

Go to her hair salon."

Enter 18/8, named for the process by which stainless steel is created. 18/8 will offer stylish haircuts; face, scalp and nail treatments; shaves; waxing; hair coloring; and grooming party packages.

"You're the man," is the mantra the business says will sum up your feeling as you exit 18/8 after your appointment. 18/8 will join Roosters at Bethesda Row in the growing category of upscale men's salons in downtown Bethesda.