The salon uses Kevin Murphy products (for coloring and for shampoo/conditioner etc.) and uses I…read moreStraight for the thermal reconditioning. Both lines are the best options out there quality wise. I have seen Cristina for a color twice (once demi and once semi), a cut (ends trimmed) and once and for thermal reconditioning (Japanese Straightening). Cristina is lovely and did a great job on my hair with each visit. I already made my next appointment. I highly recommend her. I have seen April once for my eyebrows. I told her I just wanted my two eyebrows to look the same as one another. She knew what few hairs to remove to make that happen. I could not have asked for a better result. I already made my next appointment. I highly recommend her.

I just moved to New England from Santa Barbara CA where I had been seeing the same stylist/colorist…read morefor 20 years. My former hair guru was amazing and this was my biggest fear in moving! April at J Michaels has now colored and cut my hair 3 times and she has not disappointed! She is open to color matching, great with making suggestions, and just a fun person to spend a few hours with! I highly recommend the salon. Everyone is welcoming and professional!

Needed to redo my "mop". I had a terrible dye job and needed a full balayage and cut. Called the…read moresalon and spoke with Michael who set me up with Kate and she did NOT disappoint. Amazingly friendly staff, very good vibes, decently priced, and she did exactly what I asked for and exceeded my expectations. The salons got a customer for life.

Yesterday I requested an appt to have my hair washed/trimmed/blown dry. I got a perfect appt this…read moremorning, and Cindy was my stylist! We've known each other for years, tho I only get my hair professionally cut once a year.... I told her I had to be home in 1 hour to catch the bus to Logan as I was flying to NC to play with my 4.5 month old granddaughter for a week! Didn't ruffle her a bit ! I was washed, trimmed, blown out then flat ironed in 55 minutes! And we chatted the entire time Cindy NOT once even looked the least bit flustered about MY time constraints! I've been going to this Salon for the 32 years I have lived in Reading! And I have NEVER once had a bad experience or Stylist! Tho Cindy is my FAV SO many compliments on my hair!!! Thanks SO much, Cindy Chanda

Kimberlee and team had us looking and feeling so beautiful on my Wedding Day!…read more I fell in love with my bridal look during my trial and immediately connected with Kimberlee. She was communicative and so helpful in planning for the big day. On the morning of, Kimberlee arrived with Wilmary (hair stylist) and Dimple (second makeup artist) and they got to work while creating such a fun, relaxing vibe for me, my bridesmaids, mom and mother-in-law while getting ready! They took their time and really listened to what we wanted for our looks while also being so efficient that we wrapped up ahead of schedule even with touch ups! Highly recommend To Make Beautiful for your Wedding Day, Prom, Special Occasion or a beauty service!

I love my skin after the jet peel! I'd never had one before and Kim explained everything. I had…read moregone to her first for my wedding makeup in 2019 and now still go to her to spoil myself with her facials when I can. She has a great attention to detail with the extractions and a gentle hand. She's knowledgeable and shares plenty of tips, making her a great resource for skin questions.

This was my first trip to Mane + Mani. My makeup artist, Sam, was wonderful. She listened to me…read moreand she made educated suggestions during our session. Her hands were steady, strong and skillful. I went in for makeup today, but I'll be going back in the future for blowouts and updos.

Came here for a blowout and makeup before my engagement photos. Brihanna did my blowout and was…read moreamazing & so sweet! Asked multiple times if how she was styling was what I wanted. The blowout looked great. Alexa did my makeup with a natural look and it also came out great! She talked through what I was looking for and gave advice when I wasn't sure.

I don't (ever) write reviews, but wanted to write one for Alex and Meg. I have followed Alex since…read moreshe was at another salon because she is SO fantastic with coloring hair; she will actually listen to what you want and get it done right every time. I also booked them for my COVID elopement ceremony in the White Mountains, plus a post-wedding party at our home a year later to do my hair and makeup. They are great people, and are amazing at what they do! Book now -- you won't be disappointed!!

Meg did my daughter and her friend's hair today. They were over the moon. The new place is…read moreperfect! Meg was professional and great with the kids. She is hip and is always up to date with the cool new trends. The girls got tinsel!

Over a year later this is still my go-to place when it comes to my brows. I actually will NOT go…read moreanywhere else for good brows. Demitra is still my brow goddess and never disappoints me. The new renovated space is gorgeous with the small pink photo-shoot like area that looks like it was picked out of a barbie dream house. Love love love it!

Kristina Makris truly exemplifies what it means to be a master at her craft and profession. Book…read moreher immediately for your wedding, engagement photo shoot or event and I promise you that you will be happier than you could ever imagine. Now let me explain why: Kristina came to my rescue for my wedding and I don't know if I ever will be able to properly thank her. I booked my original wedding makeup artist over a year from my wedding. She wouldn't do a trial with me until 3 months from my wedding and after the trial I was incredibly disappointed and worried. I didn't feel confident with this person's capabilities for my wedding and I didn't feel that I was listened to when I voiced my concerns. I have a large, pigmented birthmark on my face that is very difficult to conceal and many makeup artists don't know how to handle it - the original makeup artist certainly didn't know how to conceal it and didn't listen to me after my trial when I said it still was visible to me. I canceled my contract and frantically took a desperate chance and contacted none other than Kristina Makris owner and master makeup artist of Flawless Makeup & Beauty Lounge. I had watched her skills for years when I would go to her studio to get my eyebrows done, however, I never would've thought I could've been lucky enough to have her do my wedding makeup. When I contacted Kristina it was not only THREE months from my wedding and in peak wedding season, but it was over a weekend. Kristina emailed me back the SAME day and said she wanted to help me out and was available. I was stunned! I signed a contract with her and locked my wedding in immediately. Then we booked a trial within a few weeks of signing the contract. My trial was nothing short of perfect. Kristina listened to me and my concerns, she made suggestions and asked questions about the bridal look I wanted, and took a great deal of time with my makeup application. I left feeling the best I ever had about myself and couldn't stop smiling! Before my wedding Kristina was always available to speak to about the wedding day timeline, gave me a spray tan location recommendation, skincare tips and even helped with bridal look suggestions. She was extremely kind, patient and communicative. The day of my wedding Kristina arrived on time, set up all of her makeup and lighting, and set the most calming and peaceful mood for the day. She was in a separate room from my hair stylist and it was so enjoyable to be around Kristina that my normal tense, type-A personality became calm and I was able to be in the moment and enjoy the day. My makeup on my wedding day was nothing short of perfect. I couldn't even believe it was ME when I looked at myself in the mirror. Each of my bridesmaids and my 60-year-old mother looked equally beautiful. They were all extremely happy with their makeup and couldn't stop taking pictures of themselves. She listened to each of them and gave them exactly what they wanted. I was so proud of how stunning my ladies looked. Kristina is a true professional through and through. Her skills are unparalleled. I can't imagine trusting anyone else with my bridal makeup on the most important day of my life. She listened to me and never once minimized my feelings or concerns about my birthmark. She handled everything with kindness and compassion and was such an important part of my wedding day. It was like having a good friend with you talking and laughing and enjoying every minute. ****I could not recommend Kristina Makris at Flawless Makeup & Beauty Lounge more. Do yourself a favor and hire her immediately and you will NOT regret the decision.****