You've made your nominations on Patches in Wheaton, Silver Spring, Colesville, and Takoma Park. Now let's put it to a vote and name a Readers’ Choice 2012 winner.

Where can you find the best hair salons in greater Silver Spring?

Patch is relaunching its Readers’ Choice program and we’re asking you, your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers and anyone else who knows about hair salons to nominate the best spots in greater Silver Spring—that’s Colesville, Silver Spring, Takoma Park and Wheaton.

The nomination period ended July 9. Voting begins July 23 and ends at midnight Aug 17.

Nominees were added as comments below and Patch is using its discretion in adding to the nominations if readers declined to weigh in.

Remember, voting will be closed Aug. 17. During live voting, you'll be asked to create an account in order to cast your ballot. Thanks in advance for your participation!

Want to nominate your favorites in other categories? Make sure you check out these Readers' Choice contests:

Where can you get the best happy hour in greater Silver Spring?

Other Readers' Choice Categories:

Best Pizza
Best Wings
Best Sushi
Best Happy Hour
Best Frozen Treats
Best Coffee Shop
Best Art Gallery
Best Concert Venue
Best Historic Site
Best Swimming Pool
Best Teacher
Best Day Care
Best Park
Best Summer Camp
Best Women’s Clothing Store
Best Farmers Market
Best Florist
Best Dry Cleaner
Best Yoga Studio
Best Gym
Best Doctor
Best Dentist
Best Hair Salon
Best Spa
Best Auto Shop