JJ Salon & Barber relocates to temporary space after a fire destroyed its building

JJ Salon & Barber has relocated to a temporary location since its building on Columbia Pike in Annandale was heavily damaged in a huge fire in March.

The owners, Jenny and Joey Lee, are renting a few chairs at the 7 Hair Line salon across the street at 7116 Columbia Pike in the shopping center with Subway and Pizza Hut.

They are looking for a permanent location – either to rent or buy – preferably in Annandale, says their son Joon Lee.

Joey Lee is a barber, while Jenny takes care of salon services, and Joon helps out with business operations and translating.

The fire also destroyed the Bonchon and To Sok Jip restaurants and Hanmi Post International Ship Center. The building housing JJ Salon & Barber is the only one totally demolished so far,

Investigators with the Fairfax County Fire Marshal found an electrical issue at Bonchon caused a spark igniting a grease fire. Firefighters had to break through the roof at JJ to extinguish it, Joon says.

He is uncertain what will happen next as the insurance company hasn’t yet completed its investigation.

Meanwhile, “we’re still able to serve our customers at the temporary location,” Joon says. The phone number is still 703-615-3778. “Hopefully, we can get back on our feet real soon.”