Boston Beauty Bar

Earnie is the best he's so attentive with his clients. I moved away to Hawaii and he still…read moreremembered so much about me and my preferences when I came back to see him There's various parking options around Chinatown including street and garage parking. Salon is cash only, with an ATM available in the lobby. Number of guests is currently limited for health purposes so make sure to leave your friends at home or send them on a bakery run ;)

I have been going to Coco Head Hair studio for years now-- since my college days. Ernie, the owner,…read moreis very friendly and extremely meticulous.

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Color and cut by joey

Haute Coiffure Salon

Locally owned & operated

George and Zena took such great care of me. I had been told by multiple hairstylists that removing…read morethe permanent orange/red tones from my hair would be a long process, but George immediately knew exactly what to do. With 35 years of experience coloring hair, he completely transformed my hair and achieved exactly what I wanted. George was incredibly kind, positive, and attentive, and he made me feel genuinely heard and understood. His colleagues were just as welcoming and even found me a phone charger while I was there. The pricing was also very reasonable for everything I had done. I'm so happy with the result and will absolutely be coming back. Highly recommend!

Wanted to update my review. Hair color is very beautiful and my hair ended up growing out very…read morenicely which is worth more than a few ends of my hair being chopped up. Sam is truly talented.

Color by zenahairstyles

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MG Hair Artistic Salon

4.6(339 reviews)

3.8 mi•Allston/Brighton

Perm and cut themselves are usually pretty good, but every time I get a perm they towel dry by…read moreRUBBING the towel on the hair repeatedly for a whole minute or two. Every time I go I try to tell them I don't want that, ask them about breakage or frizz, try to understand why they do it, and they say none of my concerns are a problem (when each time, they clearly are). For that problem alone, I won't be going back. Unfortunate, because they're pretty good otherwise.

Ming always does a great job with my hair cuts! It's super affordable and they took great care of…read moreme.

Before and after hair bleaching and coloring.

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Scott Hair

4.8(226 reviews)

6.0 mi

I recently got a cut and digital perm with Scott. It was a very difficult process as I have very…read morethick and fine hair, but he was able to make it work! My hair took to the curl and I'm excited to see how it looks as time goes on.

This is my 2nd time at Scott Hair, and I came back because I really liked my first haircut. For my…read moresecond visit, I got a wavy perm, and I'm really happy with how it turned out! Scott puts a lot of emphasis on precision and is very professional throughout the whole process. I thought it was a great haircut and would definitely recommend Scott Hair 10/10 to anyone in the area looking for a great haircut!

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En Salon

4.7(39 reviews)

3.9 mi

Nao cut my hair and did an amazing job!…read more She was super professional, and made sure I was comfortable the entire appointment. She made some suggestions about the cut and everything turned out perfectly!

I have come to en.SALON for haircuts in the past with both Nao and Kiyomi (both are wonderful…read morestylists), but recently came in to take advantage of the special deal for the Head Spa Scalp Treatment with their new junior stylist, Danato. Danato took his time in explaining the entire process to me before starting the treatment, which included multiple cleansing washes accompanied by steam throughout. He finished the treatment off with a bouncy blowout. I have thick and coarse caucasian/asian hair, and he was incredibly patient and enthusiastic in creating the look that I wanted. The whole experience was relaxing and pleasant from start to finish. Danato was very attentive, polite and detail-oriented. I would highly recommend him for a hair spa treatment or blowout!

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Joi Salon

4.4(115 reviews)

0.6 mi•North End

About this time last year I received word that the stylist I'd had for literally half my life…read moreabandoned ship. I was sporting a full-on pixie at the time and needed a haircut rather soon. Hello, panic! Since my former stylist was way out in the suburbs, I viewed it as an opportunity to find a closer one, and maybe one that didn't have as many elderly clients. Oh, the possibilities are endless. After poring over numerous salon reviews I bit the bullet and gave Joi Salon a ring based on its positive reviews and location. I was paired with Briana and started counting the days until my first appointment. Full disclosure: I find fancy salons rather intimidating and I honestly had never set foot inside one. However, I was warmly greeted upon entering and was immediately put at ease when I met Briana. She is an absolute sweetheart! What I loved about that haircut (and all subsequent ones) was that it wasn't a passive experience where I sat quietly and she cut. During that first appointment we chatted about my current hairstyle, what annoyed me about it, and what I'd like to change. And even during the cutting process there was constant dialogue and she was more than happy to take more off the top/back, add more texture, or whatever I requested. As a result, every single haircut was a success and I always received many compliments. Joi Salon itself is a bright and pleasant albeit bustling little salon. All six closely-spaced stations were always occupied, which makes it a tad noisy and chaotic if you're looking for a more relaxed salon. Everyone I encountered was always courteous from the front desk ladies to the other stylists. Their prices are on par with those of other salons in the area, with Briana's price being on the lower end. ($60 which then jumped to $65 earlier this year.) While I loved my pixie, I'm in the process of growing it out so I haven't been to Joi in several months. However, I thought it was time to give a "shout out" to Briana and her amazing work. I highly recommend making an appointment with her, especially if you're looking to go short. You'll be in good hands.

I have been going to Joi since it opened about 20 years ago. The owner,Erica, hires and manages the…read morebest staff, who provide the best haircuts and other hair and salon services in a relaxed, friendly and professional environment. Thanks, Erica and staff, for making me look and feel my best all these years!

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Salon Luna

4.2(299 reviews)

3.8 mi•Porter Square

Getting my hair done is a particularly anxiety-inducing experience for me. I am someone who doesn't…read morewant to make a ruse, so I will often bite my tongue when something isn't the way I want it for the sake of making sure other people are happy. And getting my hair done is no exception to that. I had been searching for a hair salon in Somerville for a few weeks now as I've been going back and forth about getting my hair cut short again. I finally made the decision and booked an appointment at Salon Luna. When I made the call to book, the person on the phone asked me what my hair was like and said he had some ideas for stylists who would be a good fit for my hair type. I LOVE that they did that. It made me really excited for my appointment. When I arrived at the salon, there were plenty of bottles of hand sanitizer and everything was very clean. Everyone was wearing a mask and clients were spaced out when hair was being cut, washed, or styled. They are not doing blow dries at the time which was also reassuring to hear that they are taking this seriously. I was seated and Sandra came to talk about what we would do with my hair. She was so incredibly friendly and had a lot of ideas and expertise on what she though would look good. We talked a little bit while she was cutting, but I didn't feel pressured at all about having to talk if I didn't want to, which was really nice. When she was done, I payed and we chatted some more about styling techniques. And then I left....but our journey doesn't end there. When I got home, my hair was starting to really dry and I didn't really love it. It was a lot longer than I had wanted and the layers weren't falling like I anticipated. I debated for a long time about whether or not I should call, especially because there are some iffy reviews on here about customer service once the client had left. But after much debate, I decided to call back. The person on the phone was so nice and said that they would absolutely be able to make an adjustment and scheduled me again with Sandra for the next day. When I came in today for the adjustment, Sandra was so kind and understanding about it. She expressed the reasons why she didn't cut it short, but said that if it's what I really wanted, then it would look great and we should go ahead and do it. The second appointment took about 20 minutes and I left feeling so so good. I was not charged a second time. I will definitely be back to Salon Luna. The customer service was awesome and Sandra was so so nice. She honestly made the whole experience worth it.

Kayla is fabulous, gives me a great cut, and is very sensitive to her client's wishes. A lovely…read moreperson as well.

High and Lowlights by Sandra

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Acote Salon

4.5(483 reviews)

1.0 mi•Back Bay

My entire wedding party and I got ready for my wedding day at Salon Acote. Not only did they do an…read moreamazing job on everyone's hair, but they went above and beyond decorating the salon and cultivating a fun environment to get ready. They accommodated 17 people in addition to an outside makeup artist they allowed me to bring in. The outdoor space was a perfect area for people to hangout in and set up for people to relax and enjoy the getting ready experience. My wedding was in the neighborhood and it was an amazing place to start the day! Gaston and his team brought my wedding hair dreams to life and discussed with me what I was hoping for beforehand so there were no unexpected surprises the day of. He also gave my husband the perfect men's cut. I would recommend this salon for any hair needs as well as if you're looking for a getting ready spot for your most important events!

Cristian was fantastic! He gave me a bob with beautiful layers and was clearly very skilled!read more

Hair by Melissa

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Viselli Salon

4.3(530 reviews)

0.8 mi•Back Bay

Wes did the most amazing job! I was just there for a haircut but we were doing a whole new length…read moreand shape so it was great to have someone so experienced and confident. It's an elegant, clean salon!

This review is specifically for CEZANNE Keratin Treatment…read more I've been doing Kartin for a long time and it really makes a difference for me. I decided to get the CEZANNE treatment this time and honestly did not feel any visible difference and this treatment costs a lot of money. So if you're thinking about getting a Keratin treatment, perhaps you should try something different.

White hair with extensions from Leslie at Viselli Salon

My New Hair

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Platinum hair with extensions by Leslie at Viselli Salon

Le's Beauty Salon

3.8(304 reviews)

0.5 mi•Chinatown

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Helped me out with a walk-in haircut when the online appointment I'd booked at a neighboring salon…read moreon the same street stood me up (salon literally shuttered closed 10 minutes past appointment time and not answering phone). Staff were accommodating, efficient, and the haircut was great and very reasonably priced. Perfect results with very little stylistic guidance. Would be thrilled to return.

I've been here three times now to get straight perms and a digital perm done by Juju and I don't…read morethink I will go anywhere else now. Juju is an absolute gem and really knows what she's doing when it comes to hair. She also speaks English pretty well so it is easier to communicate with her if you don't speak Chinese. Perms can take up to a couple hours so she also makes sure you keep up your stamina by offering you snacks and water/coffee. The service in general at this salon is pretty quick and efficient and thorough in terms of getting people in and out quickly.

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After: lost too much hair volume. Did not get the trim and ends look more uneven than before. Bangs also did not get fixed.

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Geraldine B.

10 years ago

I came to get my make up done (mind you i have never done my make up by some else before) when i met with Nicky she sat me down introduced herself super professional.. Nicky asked what I was getting ready for, whats the occasion? I told her it was a night out and explain i was a little nervous since i just had a horrible experience with hair dresser who i met for the first time :( she sat me down and told no worries you are in good hands.. honestly throught out the process Nicky made ne feel like i known her for years made you feel comfortable which is hard for me when i go to someone new, and when she finished OMG i was like this is trick mirror because NO WAY she transformed me. Made the horrible day i was having into beautiful one! The make up she did for me was A1.. ever since then i made sure to exchange phone numbers and for 3 1/2 years now she has been doing my hair and make up. I definitely recommend Nicky for special events, night out, or just wanting to feel extra beautiful read more

Lelana F.

11 years ago

Some people have talent and some people have a gift, let me start by saying that Nikki has a God given talent. She asked me what I wanted and gave me exactly that. She did my make up and it was flawless and she also did my hair on 3 different occasions and both times I received nothing but compliments. Her skills are on fleek if you haven't tried her yet I would strongly suggest that you make an appointment with her asap for all your beauty needs read more

Kiara W.

230

11 years ago

Nicky really knows what she is doing whether she is doing your hair or doing your make up. If you tell her exactly what you want she will execute it perfectly to the very last detail. Even if you're not sure exactly what you want she is willing to have a conversation with you to figure it out. Nicky will also teach how to maintain your look when/if you don't have the time to see her. But believe me.. You will make the time to see her! read more

Raquel O.

11 years ago

I have been a loyal client for the last 5 years. Nicky is amazing with color and cut.she is always up to date with all the newest styles and products. She has become one of the most sought out make up artists as well. Her photos speak for themselves. She is always professional and courteous . She makes a real effort to pay attention to the needs of the clients hair. I couldn't see myself going to anyone else. read more

Kandice S.

11 years ago

The absolute best my face has ever looked. The service and product is impeccable. Nikki Bundles is the best to ever do it! Do yourself a favor, book your appointment. read more

Danielle J.

11 years ago

Shes done my face twice and I can't wait to use her again. Sometimes I just wish I had someplace to go so I can hire her again. I'd recommend her to anyone!! read more

Kevin O.

11 years ago

I came out looking, and feeling like a new man. Nicky washed, cut my hair, and trimmed my face. I'm not letting anyone else cut my hair anymore read more

Karen E.

6 years ago

Awful experience in this dump. wasn't worth the time or money.

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