I am giving this place 5 star ONLY because of Ninnette. Have been going to her since years and…read morestarted going to this place when she moved here. Ninnette is the best. She actually listens to what you want and go above and beyond to give you what you asked for. No un-necessary chopping of hair or never tries to up-sell something or treatment when you don't need it. She actually respects client's wishes and hair and do her thing. Place is nice and so is the other staff.

I have been getting my hair cut by Ninnette for years and moved to Salon Botanical with her. I love…read morethe location, the people are really nice, and my haircut is always superb!

I felt like i was visiting friends. The crew at helens hair made my sister and i feel so welcome…read more The final result we felt like two princesses going to the ball. We received so many compliments about our hair and make up. Thank you for making me feel like a princess on my special day.

This salon is a hidden gem! These ladies really know their stuff and prices are great!read more

I was referred to Stephanie by a friend due to her healthy curls, and I'm so glad that I was. She…read moreknew exactly what questions to ask to find out how I needed my hair cut and what color to use. As a curly haired person I have had a lot of difficulty finding the perfect stylist, products, and cut, and Stephanie coached me through the whole process. She was knowledgeable, patient, and very easy to talk to. The salon is beautiful and immaculate with a great atmosphere and wonderful people! The laid back atmosphere and natural products were the icing on the cake. I'm excited to say I've found my new salon. ‍

This hair salon/apothecary is simply the best! Although relatively new to the area, it is run and…read moreowned by ladies with years of experience and plenty of creative skill. The salon is beautiful,clean and quite relaxing.I have had complete strangers come up to me on multiple occasions to ask where I get my hair done! They sell all the products they use, including there very own line of natural hair and skin care. Definitely give this place a try, you will not be disappointed!!

I had the pleasure of having the owner update my hair. I went in for a haircut appointment with my…read morelong one length hair. I came out with an updated and easy to care for hairstyle. She listened to what I was asking for, made a few knowledgeable suggestions and I came out with great freshened up hair. Thank you Dina, I will definitely be back !!!

I called last minute and they were able to accommodate me. My appointment was with Colby. She was…read morefantastic! She was meticulous doing my color. I had an incorrect color recipe and she showed me the correct one. She takes pride in her work.

Glossier on Newbury Street is a small, well designed retail space that functions as a physical…read moreextension of the brand's online presence, and it handles the transition from digital to in store better than most direct to consumer beauty companies manage. We walked into a clean, organized store with the signature pink aesthetic carried through consistently, and the scent in the air when we came in from Newbury Street was enough on its own to pull us through the door. The format here is testers only on the sales floor, with staff retrieving purchased items from the back when you are ready to buy. That setup keeps the space uncluttered and shifts the focus toward trying things rather than browsing packaged product, which suits the brand's approach to beauty and makes the in store experience feel more like a studio than a shop. We found that skin tint and concealer color matching in particular benefits from the in person format in a way that online shopping cannot replicate, and the staff are trained to assist with that process rather than just pointing at the display. The service quality is consistently one of the strong aspects of this location. The staff know the products well and approach the interaction as an actual conversation about what you are looking for rather than a push toward a purchase, a distinction that is noticeable. The store gets busy on weekends, and Newbury Street foot traffic can make the experience feel rushed during peak hours. We found that weekday visits offer a more relaxed version of the same space and more one on one time with the staff if you have specific questions. For a beauty shopping experience that bridges the gap between online and physical retail effectively, Glossier on Newbury Street is a well executed stop.

The staff always makes me feel so welcomed here. Love that…read morethey can easily access my information for past orders and help me narrow down new favorites. The current perfume display is lovely and was something I specifically came to the store to see. I only needed one item this visit. The person helping me made sure to get me glossier stickers, as well as signed me up for emails to get the exclusive key chain. Always a fun shop to visit while in Boston!

Now this wasn't for me, but wanted to book a cute and fun activity for my lady. Aside parking being…read morea pain in seaport, i did manage to get a street spot with meter up the block. Read signs in seaport, they have their own cops and meter attendants. Their ticketing can be absurd at times but that's for another place. Lip lab, when I finally arrived in, i thought yes, this is cute and i feel like people would also have fun doing it in groups. Now of course you'll be paying a premium for this experience of custom making your lipstick / balm / liners etc. $65 for a single lipstick + $20 for liner. That's what the lady opted for, add in tip etc and we over a c-note. We had Nathalie, she was very nice and pleasant for our session, believe she told us she was one of the managers. It was easy flowing, the lady was able to tweak the recipe to find the shade she liked the most. I believe she said it was like a mauve-y pink. All in all it was a good start to the day, we grabbed drinks and lunch in seaport afterwords. The place was clean, decor fit the business well and it hopefully is a good experience for you if you stop in!

Lip Lab was such a fun experience! They recently moved to a…read morenew location a few days ago, which is just further down & on the same street as their old location on Pier 4 Blvd. They also have an express pop-up location on Northern Ave, where they accept walk-ins (no appt necessary) & you can choose from 4 premade lip shades, 4 scents, optional shimmers/shine, lip cases, and custom engraving. I had an appt earlier today here with Nathalie and she was the sweetest! She is the store manager and she helped me curate the prettiest mauve-y pink shade of lipstick. I chose to do a sheer lipstick with the additional of a lip liner (+$20) because I have sooo many lip glosses and lip balms but over the years, I noticed I haven't touched lipsticks in a very long time. I discovered the sheer lipstick was perfect for me after doing a quick swatch of the samples of lipsticks: matte, satin, and sheer. The sheer option is still pigmented enough & I appreciated that it can be built up, while not feeling dry. We did tried three different shades & my favorite ended up being the last one. The first shade she made for me was exactly what I'd typically go for; a true mauve with berry pink. I loved it but wanted something a little different. The second shade she made for me was more of a terracotta; mauve with hints of orange. It was pretty but I think would be best for me as a fall shade! The last shade she made for me, which I ended up going with, had more hints of pink and less red/orange. This was similar to the first swatch she created but slightly lighter. I paired this with a premade lip liner called mauve motif, which was a little darker than the lipstick shade, to get some dimension for the lip combo! The entire experience was 1 hr, which includes finding the shades you're looking for, mixing the finishing product(s), choosing the cases, scents, and engravings. The total ended up being ~$97 for the sheer lipstick + lip liner, with the 20% off lipstick. Overall, definitely a bit pricey BUT it is a fun experience & Nathalie was a vibe! I think this would be perfect for an outing with the girlies or for a memorable gift.

Shout-out to Ali for making my experience at M·A·C at Prudential so pleasant! She was incredibly…read moresweet, patient, and genuinely helpful. I am not much of a makeup girl, so I really appreciated her taking the time to help me find my shade and giving me her honest opinion. She also shared helpful tips about brushes, sponges, do's and don'ts, and the pros and cons of different products. I never felt rushed or pressured, and I really appreciated how patient and willing she was to help. Thank you, Ali, for making my experience such a positive one!

Staff is friendly and store has a nice environment…read more Emily did a fantastic job with my hair. She took her time to make sure I was happy with what she was doing and found a color that worked for me. Love this place and will be back!

So I decided to go on a whim and dye my hair red after years of being blon and I liked it for about…read morea week and then hated it and wanted to go back blonde, so I went to this salon not expecting much of a change but got exactly what I asked for! These ladies worked so hard for 6 hours straight to get my hair to what I wanted. I couldn't have asked for a better outcome. thank you again to Barbara and Melissa for your amazing work and patience to make me blonde again