Last week, I visited Toka Salon & Day Spa to chat with founder Nuri Yurt about the salon’s new ‘Express Blowout’ program, Washington women, and what he loved most about hair styling (oh, and did I mention I also got a fab blowout?). Continue reading for more, plus a chance to win a $20 gift certificate to Toka!
Photos courtesy of Daniel P. Swartz, Revamp.com
Nuri Yurt opened the flagship Toka Salon in DC in 1997. Since then, he’s styled countless Washington women, First Ladies, and other high-powered professionals. Given the women he works with, he described his style as “clean-cut but updated,” and when I asked him what it was he loved about hair styling, he replied, “everything from A to Z,” (though he admitted to loving a hair “challenge”). Thankfully, he had no trouble with mine and I got a fab blowout in no time at all. In fact, Toka Salon now offers blowouts at all three DC locations (Georgetown, Penn Quarter, and Alexandria) for just $40 and 20 minutes or less.
Interested in trying them out? I have a $20 gift certificate to give to one lucky reader! Just leave a comment below for a chance to win. I’ll announce a winner on Friday!






Amazing giveaway! I’ve never gotten a blowout!
of course i want to win! there’s nothing better than getting your hair styled :)
xx theflossylife
Um.. can I please win? Thanks girl! This sounds like such a great idea. I’m far too guilty of spending a ton of time on my face (makeup addict) but letting my hair air dry (thankfully it dries stick straight)
I would love a blow out. My hair is seriously angry at what the DC humidity has put it through this summer.
Yes, please! I need help with this straight straight asian hair! :)
Oh I NEED this for an outdoor wedding that I’m going to in a few weeks!
Wow, I’d love to win this one!
good press for them – since drybar will be hitting the town soon. would love to try them out!!
This looks awesome — will definitely give it a try, especially when the benefit/holiday season rolls around. Thx for giveaway!
I would love to win this! I have crazy curly hair and would appreciate a nice blowout to manage it :)
Oo I’m in desperate need of this!!
this sounds great! i’ve never had a blowout!
Would love to win! Thanks!
would LOVE to win this!
Nothing more relaxing than a quick blowout to brighten your day!