I cannot say enough good things about Alexandra & Jon Paul Salon! I've been going to Alex for 4 years now, and have followed her from South Boston to Brookline and now finally to the heart of Roslindale Village. I'm so happy she has finally found a location with all the amenities she had been seeking for her clients. The salon is handicap accessible and easy to get to by train or bus. There is also free parking in front of the salon and the municipal lot around the corner.
Alex's work really speaks for itself. I always get compliments on my hair after I pay her a visit. I have a lot of thick hair that can be hard to manage and gets heavy past a certain length. I've also started experience some hair loss/thinning at my hair line.
For my latest visit, I asked Alex to give me long layers, which helped take out some of the weight while still keeping the length. Alex always uses high quality products, which the salon also sells. My hair comes out super soft and shiny, and it somehow brings out the natural highlights in my dark brown hair. There is also a product line for hair loss which I haven't tried yet, but am considering doing so as I've seen some promising before & after photos.
Alexandra's best quality is that she actually listens to you! I've visited stylists in the past who let me talk and then did whatever they wanted. Alex is special because she not only listens to you, she is also super talented. She consults her clients on what will look good on them and be healthiest for their hair, while making sure they leave the salon happy with their new hair style.
I prefer my hair long so my requests don't vary much beyond the occasional trim, but I know another client who gives her full license to do what she thinks looks best and it always comes out amazing. Alex is busy and can book out a month in advance or so, but it's worth the wait.
As far as prices go, I've found the services to be comparable to (if not more economic than) amateur cuts I've had on Newbury street. I drive 40 minutes to see her, and I'd probably drive a lot farther! read more