I honestly don't understand the hype around this salon. My experience was extremely uncomfortable and unprofessional. Dino made me feel uneasy during my haircut, and the overall vibe felt off from the moment I walked in. I left feeling uncomfortable instead of relaxed, which is the opposite of what a salon experience should be. I won't be returning, and I think reviews should focus on how clients are treated -- unfortunately my experience was negative. -0 read more

Truly love it here! They do a great job everytime - no matter what stylist I go to for my cuts. Pricing is super reasonable and staff is so pleasant! read more

Could there ever be a kinder person than Santo? I have been getting my hair cut by him for more years than I care to admit! (Close to 40 and we are talking spiral perms, when they were popular and my mom only wanted the best) What Santo offers is a beautiful salon, with a lovely crew, right from the front desk. He's a good listener. And hair is his passion, he is so good. As a side note, Santo styled my moms wig while she had cancer, also cut her hair in the nicest way. I'll always be grateful for his kindness. He is as classy as you could ever get. No wonder why he's booked solid all the time. read more

What an outstanding place! Pasquale got me in on short notice and gave me the best haircut I've ever had. Sadly, I live in Ohio, so I guess I'm going to have to fly to MA for my haircuts from now on. read more

I love Ella! She is amazing and does the bets balayage! She has so much pride in what she does and wants all of her clients to look perfect! she went out of her way to squeeze me in on a very busy Friday night so I looked confident and beautiful for my engagement photos! Thank You so much Ella! read more

Capelli Avanti - Hair Salons Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Kass is the BEST! i'll never see anyone else. I've been a client of hers for 4 years now and i recommend her to everyone i know! the environment at Capelli is amazing too. everyone who works there is so nice and accommodating. the facility is spotless and welcoming. if you haven't seen Kass yet WHAT ARE YOU DOING? read more

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I thought I was going to get a banging hair cut here. From the looks of the inside you'd think only very seasoned hairdressers work here but she started sectioning before I could even ask "can I show you a picture?" after close to zero dialogue SMH. She said she worked there for 2-3 years and truth be told I feel I could've gotten the same cut at great clips. And when I asked how I could leave her a tip someone ELSE came to give me her cash app. Will not return read more

Wow , Every female on the planet can say the same- Its so damn hard to find someone who knows what the hell they are doing when they touch your tresses! Even more so for people like me that are the tweeners between straight thin, long Caucasian hair and bushy, thick coarse ethnic hair. I would say my hair has a little of both such qualities and deficiencies. Curly as a mofo, but thick and soft too that takes a flattening iron about 2 hours on my own and looks NOTHING like it does when someone with more experience and less tired arms gets a hold of me. So I've had many many many experiences at salons that have been less than positive despite the best efforts of stylists that are used to hair that.s easier to work with than mine and yet more negative experiences at salons intended for ethnic hair .. "just can't always have what you want" and "the grass is always greener" are statements that have often been uttered on these such occasions. In any case I had gone to Image Salon like in the ice age and when my hair dresser left, I did too. Then I had Marjo's in Webo for some good time and the best girl there injured herself and was forced to leave. Sigh. That was many moons ago and since I'd since given up, visiting places like super cuts to get by on trims. My mum came to visit and after not seeing me for a bit, was like "Oh honey we gotta do SOMETHING about that hair!" My aunt had been to Capelli Avanti for the same hairdresser for over 40 years - Dino. She is VERY particular and spare no expense when it comes to hair care so I knew I was going in for the good stuff. Well sadly Dino was not there but they all knew about my aunt and all of a sudden my gray, dull, foofy, bleh hair was treated like royalty. I was taken in very quickly, and met with Pasquale, who had the arduous task of messing with my locks, He understood RIGHT away how I hated to style it simply because of lack of time, effort or gusto. I was thinking about dropping the extra dough on some highlights or something to liven it up. He right away said he would happily do them but because I had already had some dye in my hair from 6 months ago it would be difficult, time consuming, expensive and may not even show that well. Also because my natural hair is wavy and curly he said it can make hair looks awful messy when its supposed to accentuate a straighter hair styling. An insight I hadn't considered but know to be true! Saved me a few hours and at least $50 extra bucks I'm sure. Scalp was scrubbed up and ready to go in 10 mins flat though I did have to wait a bit long afterwards to get the dye , cut and style, I was provided with fresh coffee and water while I skimmed through their latest and greatest ( actually current) hair style magazines. I got a chance to take this place in.. the decor is minimal but actually elegant, not busy or distracting. Lots of mirrors and reflective surfaces for that polished feel in this old exposed brick Worcester mill building ( Home of the former Northworks Restaurant) Most of the other patrons both male and female seemed like regulars, all very comfortable with the stylists. I can say this place was not loud or crazy, but relaxing although they had a fairly steady set of customers early on a Saturday. When I made it to Pasquale's chair he very quickly pointed out that what i thought to be layers in my hair was actually a very inexperienced stylist had previously cut my hair 4 inches shorter on the left side and left the right side long! I was so shocked I was so sad that I had to let go of over 4 inches of my precious hair (yes I'm one of those) I almost cried , but alas it had to be done. He made me feel much better about it once he cut it down in what seemed like 4 mins. ZOOM! Even soaking wet my hair looked like it had not only a breath of fresh air, but new lungs. What typically takes me 2 hours with a hair dryer, brush and flat iron, took Pasquale about beginning to end. Boom! Straight, but not pin straight, natural color with tons of shine and felt like I had just dropped a 50 lb weight stuck to my head. Very reasonable price less than $90 for the whole sha-bang and I walked out feeling like a movie star when i walked in feeling more like a garbage dumpster. Its clear that from all the staff members , they want you to leave relaxed and happy with how you look. The tresses are happy and I've found my new place!! read more

Capelli Avanti - Hair Salons Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

I came here for my first time for a special occasion 1/2 up and 1/2 down up-do. Since I didn't know anyone that works at the salon and I called the week before I requested anyone that was available during a specific time frame. The hairdresser I had was very nice and easy to talk to. The problem was that she didn't really listen to exactly what I wanted and did her own thing... I didn't notice till the very end that she didn't plan to use the headband I had brought and requested to wear. At that point it was too late for me to have anything re-done as I needed to be somewhere. The style she did was OK but she used way too many bobby pins for the style and it was not smooth where it should be. The price was very reasonable at only $45. Most of the parking around them is street/meter parking and their sign is very small and easy to drive by. read more

Went in for a quick blowout before an event and had a very disappointing experience with Juli. The appointment felt rushed and as if she was uninterested in spending time on my hair. The wash was quick and fine, however the actually blowout was rather quick and did not come out very full or neat as I had requested. After the blowout she started to add hot curls on top of the blowout when I did not request that but once she started I knew I would have to have her continue. As she worked she told me my hair would never last for my event in 3 hours but continued to style... On top of the lack of friendly customer service, my hair was flat and straight just one hour after I left the salon. Ended up having to redo it myself. Would not recommend the salon. read more

I came in for a balayage and they gave me patchy highlights and purple money pieces. I came in a second time for a fix and they got rid of the highlights and I left the salon with black hair which is the exact opposite of what I wanted. Most of the employees are assistants and are learning on us. They kept jumping from one person to another and didn't seem like they cared what the outcome was. read more

Capelli Avanti - Hair Salons Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

I showed the hair dresser two specific pictures of what kind of hairstyle I want. She simply glanced at it then looked to the side and said "okay" as if she didn't want to do it. I told her to please keep my hair long that I only want a few layers and for the style I wanted a messy beach wave look. She did not comply with anything I asked her to do. It's like she completely ignored my request and only did what she wanted with my hair. That's my hair I've been growing out for years and now it's a complete wreck. I honestly can't even stand my hair anymore and I've never been this upset over a haircut. read more

Capelli Avanti - How my hair looks now after the haircut and a shower/dry. - Hair Salons Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

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Waited 35 min with appointment. At 25 min mark receptionist came over and said, "sorry she had to retrim and now they're just chit chatting a bit". My stylist Julie although I thought the visit started off rough due to receptionist wording, was amazing. Hair came out just how I wanted and was great conversation!! Stylist next to me, instead of picking up cords and sweeping, used a hair dryer to blow the hair away from the cords and into the air.. didn't even noticed it got all over me. Wasn't planning on going there for hair splinters and the the combs seemed to be all thrown into drawers. No Sanitizing liquid used or even out on the floor. I truly hope they have some in the back. Love my stylist but Sanitation in an establishment is very important to me. Would love to go back for Julie but not sure due to cleanliness... read more

Fabulous and outstanding colorists, cut and no long waiting.The skill set of their hair cutting can not be beat. They are truly artisans of precision cutting. read more

I absolutely love this salon. Great cut and color! Wonderful atmosphere and reasonable prices.

So I didn't get my hair done here but one of the stylists who did do my hair a few months ago works there now. I went in for a partial foil and she chemically burnt my hair completely off in the back. Not only was my hair damaged but she didn't even tell me about it. Her name is Kass and I tried leaving a review at her old salon but I couldn't find it so I figured I'd leave it here. read more

I started going to Capelli Avanti for about a year now and I am obsessed!! Kass is my favorite hair dresser there and achieves my hair goals every time I go in to see her. She is extremely talented and amazing, especially with hand tied extensions and color. She is the only hair dresser I have ever had that can make me the level of bright, "Barbie" blonde I have always asked for. I will gladly continue to drive over an hour and a half from my town just to get my hair done by Kass!! Everyone at the Capelli Avanti is so professional and educated, they know what they are doing when it comes to hair. The receptionist, Brittney, is always so welcoming and friendly with her upbeat personality, whether it is when I enter the salon or call. She is so helpful with booking my appointments and checking in/out of the salon. I definitely recommend getting your hair done at Capelli Avanti (especially with Kass) in order to achieve all your hair needs and wants!! Here are some pictures of my hair that Kass has done. I am absolutely in love with my hair now thanks to her! read more

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I had a very disappointing experience at this salon on Saturday. I was only in town for the day and was very grateful to get an appointment for a single process color, but that's where the positives end. Once they took me in, my stylist Cassandra seemed rushed (it looked like she was doing 3 clients at once). She threw the color on me in the sink and walked away without saying anything. 45 minutes later she returned to wash it out and then brought me back for a blowout that she rushed through in about 10 minutes. After I finished and went to get my coat, I noticed that I still had black dye all over my hairline, by my eye, and it just looked incredibly messy. I asked the woman at the front desk if they could try to get it off and she brought me back to my stylist, who seemed visibly annoyed but started scrubbing at my skin. When I returned to my hotel, I noticed she had broken the skin and I had blood on the side of my face. It's now been 4 days and I still have a bruise. The color is fine (it's difficult to mess up a black single process color), but for $100 the service and experience was an overpriced disappointment. read more

Capelli Avanti - Stylist broke skin scrubbing off the dye on my hairline. I still have a bruise 4 days later. - Hair Salons Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Great space. Clean and high end design. Employees are nice and they are currently offering discounts to students. Went there with my girlfriend to get hair cuts. read more

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I have been going to Capelli Avanti for over 20 yrs now & although its beautiful inside & full of HOT Italian men....ha ha they are great stylist & service the same people for years & welcome new comers!.... I never have a problem getting an appointment- I can call the day before OR the same day & get right in....he offers coffee to those waiting although you never sit & wait for very long...... I have always gotten my hair cut by Pasquale who is the owner- he is amazing & honest- he's very outspoken & he's NOT the type to say anything to make a buck, he'll tell me straight out in his Italiano accent....."Dont cut your hair right now, its look beautiful.....are you crazy?" ha ha..... He's brutally honest- The girl's always color my hair but he cuts it & tells them what to do- I moved to Dallas Tx a few months ago & although he gave me a few tips on finding someone new & just as good...out here & although Im still searching, -I will always stop in for a cut or color when Im in town-he's great & takes care of you! read more

Jessie gave me a gorgeous natural balayage from my brassy yellow/harsh root color. It is subtle but beautiful! It's always so risky going to a new hairdresser (especially as a blonde) so I was nervous but she did amazing! I am so happy with the results and will definitely be coming back. read more

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This is by far my favorite salon in the central, MA area. I have never stuck to one hair salon in my whole life until I came here! I recommend Julia to everyone I know and they always thank me afterwards because of how great their hair turned out! Julia, along with all the other stylists have always been extremely kind and I even consider her to be one of my good friends :) highly suggest & always will, I've never left this salon not feeling amazing! read more

Capelli Avanti - Hair Salons Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

I went out on a limb and made a reservation here last minute after reading some solid reviews. Which is super risky for me since I've had some awful hair experiences from doing that, but I desperately needed a hair cut. I'm new to the area, and 2 hours away from my normal hairdresser, so I was forced to risk it! I was pleasantly surprised, though! Everyone there was super nice. Julie (or Julia?) did my hair cut, and I'm extremely happy with it! Honestly I went in not really knowing what I wanted to do to it, but she helped me and completely understood what I was saying (even though I knew it didn't make a whole lot of sense haha). Great experience, definitely going back! read more

So satisfied every time I've come here in the past 3 years!! Ask for Julia or Jared if you want to prettiest blonde everrrr

This place is the best ever! I have been getting my hair done since my junior year in college and now make the hour long drive to have Tatiana and Pasquale do my cut and color. I got married in worcester and my entire bridal party looked fantastic thanks to capelli avanti. This place is the best for cut, Color, and highlights. read more

I absolutely love Capelli Avanti. I have been a client of Julia Gaffney for almost a year now and will not see anyone else simply because she is so talented, professional, and does a very thorough job with my hair each time! Love her! The salon itself is also very clean, sleek and has a very relaxing atmosphere. It's always easy to book an appointment but make sure you book a few weeks in advance with her because she is a very busy woman! I also follow her on her Instagram because she posts all her gorgeous work @hairbyjuliagaffney read more

Capelli Avanti - Cut and ombré by Julia Gaffney. In love with my hair!! - Hair Salons Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

I had a great experience here with Jess. It was my first haircut here after moving to Worcester. She was very warm and took her time to give me exactly what I wanted both for the highlights and cut. I feel amazing and am thrilled to have found a new hairdresser. The salon is lovely too--modern and with a great vibe. read more

Exceptional hair salon in Worcester. I've been seeing Jared for years and he always does a fabulous job. He recently fixed a nightmare coloring job I had from a time my friend insisted I go to her salon with her. Don't EVER go anywhere but Capelli Avanti! I can't stress this enough. The salon is gorgeous, has convenient parking across the street, stylists are all extremely professional and know what they are doing. read more

My fiancée and I recently moved to Worcester and desperately needed haircuts. After reading good reviews about the salon, I booked an appointment with Ela. The cut and balayage she gave me were so beautiful that my fiancée (who is VERY picky about her hair) booked an appointment with Ela for the next day. The end result was gorgeous! We both were amazed at how natural the balayage looked, and felt the $140 for a cut and balayage (plus tip) was well worthwhile. We'll be back! read more

Capelli Avanti - Gorgeous balayage by Ela - in love with how natural it turned out! - Hair Salons Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

I came in with long hair looking to get a short haircut and some purple color. The haircut does not look like the picture I showed to the hair dresser. She cut it too short in the back and it sticks out in all directions. The bangs are chopped oddly and don't sit on my face properly. The dye simply did not work. When I told her I wanted purple highlights, she complained that the salon did not have enough of these "fantasy colors." She proceeded with what they had anyway. We put on the purple dye and let it sit. When she washed my hair, most of the dye came out. Another hairdresser went to her car to fetch another purple dye. We thawed it out in the salon and the hairdresser applied the new purple dye. Some of this dye stayed, but not in the way I wanted. My hair is now a mix of orange and pink. I showed her a picture of Halsey and I turned out looking like an Easter egg version of Kate Gosselin. I got this haircut on my birthday as a treat to myself, but it ruined my day. I was at the salon for four hours. She gave me a "deal" and only charged me $50. I hate how I look now. read more

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I came here after a co-worker recommended me. I can't remember the name of the stylist but she was amazing! I came in for a haircut and wanted something that will make my hair look fuller (my hair is thin). She gave me some layers and man, my hair is full of life! read more

I didn't like my hair at all. They tried to fix it to my liking and failed. So upsetting , they are expensive. NO stars for me. They were nice people though. read more

Great stylists within a fabulous salon. Modern and up to date. Julia gaffney is the queen of color and cuts! Happy to have found the salon. I have been a loyal customer for almost 3 years. read more

I went in to get a haircut and to get advised on getting my hair dyed. The staff was friendly it was easy to get an appointment and the place was good looking but hard to find because it's part of a huge brick building. I had Pascal, the manager and I got my hair washed and cut by him. While he was cutting he said we could actually get my hair dyed that day but we had to dry it, little did I know that I had to dry my own hair. I blow dried my hair myself and after a lady who had been standing there watching me dry my own hair said it was dry enough to dye already. My hair was dyed good. I have thick hair in which you have to dry it very good to be straight and shiny and pascal just blow dried my hair by passing a brush throughout my whole head while he held the drier in place. My hair was NOT dried well and I was even embarrassed to have my hair down. I went home and straightened my hair and felt it wasn't cut right and got a hairstylist option telling me that my hair was cut unevenly. I only payed 85 for wash, cut,dry, and dye but I will not go here again. I don't know what was going on because I saw all the good reviews that they had but I had to let people know what I experienced. read more

Pasqual was amazing. He looked at pictures that I'd picked out and then offered feedback. I trusted his professional opinion and I walked out with the best haircut I've ever gotten! They sent me a coupon for my next visit, too! read more

From the North Shore but in the area for a wedding and booked an updo with Kara. Kara did an amazing job on my hair. She gave me exactly what I asked for, and exceeded my expectations. She made sure I was happy and satisfied with the final product. Overall you can just tell she knows what she's doing and is an expert at her craft. You won't be disappointed or nervous to be in her chair. read more

Capelli Avanti is a wonderful and affordable place to go for men. It has an welcoming atmosphere, a friendly and inviting staff, and the best hairdressers in Worcester. Call and see Jared - you won't regret it. read more

Love this place! I ALWAYS go to Julia she is so amazing at getting the color I want. My natural hair color is black and she's able to get my hair lighter and more blonde without the brassy tones. Everyone here is super nice. Also bring cash with you to tip! read more

Amazing salon and even better hairdresser! Beautiful salon with many amenities and very friendly staff. My boyfriend went to Sara Jane and got the best haircut of his life, so he referred me and his other boy friend. She is so good at boy and girl haircuts, definitely going back and referring all my friends! read more

Sara Jane is an excellent hairdresser and stylist. She isn't afraid to experiment with cuts and color. She is so talented with new and interesting ideas. I trust her fully with my hair especially when I want to do something new and exciting. She understands what I'm looking for even when I don't know how to explain it. I would fully recommend her to anyone who wants to freshen up their do! I'm satisfied every time I see her and she's a fun person ta boot. If you haven't let SJ work your tresses, are you even living your best life? read more