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    Center Salon

    4.2 (93 reviews)
    ModerateHair Salons
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

    Services - Center Salon

    Bridal hair services

    Blowout

    Haircut

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    Hair styling

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    Jackie R.

    When I first moved to Boston from NH, I would travel home to see my hair stylist I saw my whole life. Eventually she moved and I came to terms with needing to find a stylist in Boston. I stumbled upon Center Salon through Yelp back around 2014 and ended up in Tommy's chair. He seriously is the best. He always helped my long hair get hydrated & healthy again. I referred him to most of my work team and they all still go see him! I just moved out of state but will be forever grateful for meeting Tommy. Your hair is safe in his hands - highly recommend!

    Tommy Tu is a true artist. I am very picky about my hair color, but I don't have the training to explain exactly what I want. I also like a natural look. Tommy is like a psychic, and knows exactly what my non-hair dresser self is trying to say I want. My hair was a bit fried from heated styling tools when I first went to Tommy. He did a minor Brazilian blowout on my hair to heal it. I REALLY needed it before putting bleach on my damaged ends. My hair came out so shiny and happy! Two weeks later it was able to be dyed and Tommy did an AMAZING balayage. Like competition level job. The salon is amazing with Covid regulations. I felt very safe in the salon. On top of that, I saw the clients if other stylist and they looked fantastic as well. All and all this is a fantastic salon and I couldn't recommend Center Salon enough.

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    1 year ago

    Everyone was so nice here and my boyfriend got a great haircut! I would definitely recommend this place. :)

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    5 years ago

    I've been going here for many years! I can always rely on Tommy, he is the best hair dresser in Boston! I highly recommend

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    6 years ago

    Loved the hair cut by Andrea; clean and professional place and always accommodating to the client.

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    Tommy runs a great shop!! Clean, punctual, friendly and professional!! Highly recommend to all. Support local business!

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    5 years ago

    Tommy is amazing. He has given me the best haircuts I have ever had. He's knowledgeable and also provides a great experience.

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    Tommy is fabulous and does a wonderful job! he is precise and does amazing color work and cuts!

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    Tommy, the owner, gave me a discount because he knew I had paid a lot of money to the terrible salon the day before.

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    I had a somewhat bizarre experience at Alexander Salon a while ago and forgot to post my review so…read moredoing it belatedly! In summary: even if it's a bit chaotic, stick with it for a phenomenal haircut. Alexander Salon has a very warm friendly atmosphere, but it was very busy (supplemented by the dog running around!). I had an appointment with Nader, and when I arrived, the receptionist immediately washed my hair. I was a bit confused because I had not had any kind of consultation about my hair type or desired cut, but I stuck with it. I then had to wait, and Nader came by a few times to apologize for running late. After about 15 min, we spoke briefly about what I wanted and he cut my hair--as other reviews shared it was a real show with scissor flourishes and spins. The actual haircut was very fast and then Nader said that other hairdressers would blow dry my hair while he moved on to other clients. What proceeded was three different stylists each came by, blew dry parts of my hair before being called away to do another task, leaving my hair half-dried and hanging in round brushes until the next one showed up. Finally one man finished up and after Nader was done filming what looked like a before/after transformation for instagram with another client, he came by for a finishing touch. During the experience I was pretty doubtful and while everyone was polite, it wasn't the smoothest customer service experience. I didn't realize Nader was handling multiple clients at the same time and with all the hairdryers leaving mid-service it felt like I wasn't important enough to receive anyone's full attention. However, my hair looked incredible, the blow out lasted for a full week, and my hair continued to look incredible after washing and regardless of whether I curled or straightened it. I've never received so many compliments and almost a year later, now in a different state, I'm looking at photos of that haircut as a reference. This may have been an unusually busy day so grain of salt. But, overall, if you're looking for the classic bouncy layered haircut with face-framing pieces this is your place!! Just be prepared for a bit of chaos.

    I hadn't gotten a professional haircut in 10 years after a few bad ones and I'm so glad I finally…read moredecided to get one at this salon!! Birkan was fantastic, he worked fast without rushing and is very good at what he does. I got a blowout at the end that held up so well after snow + wind + sleeping and am obsessed with how the haircut turned out. Would definitely recommend!

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    When moving to Boston a couple of years ago, I was in need of a new stylist! I came across Cléo…read moreSalon just about a year ago & have been a loyal client since. After taking their online hair quiz for new clients, I was booked with Maya! Their team was prompt on following up after my quiz to book. I appreciate their continuous promptness. Cleo is a quaint, inviting, and bright salon in Brighton. There's nothing intimidating about this environment! I will continue to recommend Cléo to anyone looking for a salon in Boston. Their services are well priced, welcoming from the moment you walk in & always providing a great service.

    Funny story - if you're like me and you've had the same hair dresser for 20 years, Cleo is a good…read moreplace to take the plunge and try someone new! I moved here a few years back and could not let go of my old hair dresser. I finally decided, to try and find a new salon in the Boston-area. For extra reference, I did a LOT of research: comparing location, price, distance from my own home, and then ofcourse the staff. Cleo did a tremendous job of keeping their website up to date so that you are able to get to know the team. In addition, they keep their Instagram updated daily, sharing last minute appointment slots, and fun-facts about their stylists. I was really nervous but was connected with Nikki, who was absolutely amazing. Nikki took the time to get to know me and my hair, in addition to following everything I asked for! She did not overcut my long hair, and layered it exactly how I had wished for. I would highly recommend following the Cleo Instagram (@cleosalonboston) and looking for Nikki's page to get a feel for her experience. 10/10 recommend. In regards to pricing and location, Cleo's curated cut was very reasonable in comparison to other salons that typically charge over $100. The location is just off of Cambridge street and there is street parking all over! It was easy to get in and out of the area. Highly recommend!

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    I was in the city on a whim and finally decided to go for the perm I'd been wanting, so I called…read moreBeautiful Cuts after checking out their website, reviews and Instagram page. I called to make a last minute appointment and Dana graciously invited me to come in so she could assess my hair and recommend the best option for my thick, straight Japanese hair. I was looking for volume with defined curls, and she suggested an airwave perm, which ended up being the perfect choice. I was given a wonderful shampoo and conditioning by a kind employee. Following the wash, Dana gave me a quick trim to add some layers and remove bulk from my one-length cut, and then really got to work. About 2.5 hours later, I walked out of the salon with beautiful, bouncy curls that looked just like the reference photos I brought in. Even better, I was told the perm should last about a year with proper care, which makes it totally worth it. I was also provided some fantastic Japanese hair serum, which was so kind and appreciated! The entire team was attentive, kind, professional, and made the experience so enjoyable. I highly recommend Beautiful Cuts and will absolutely be back!

    The salon changed ownership last year. I used to have my hair cut by Bitty - disappointed that she…read moreis no longer available. I made an appointment with Dana a few days in advance. When I got to the salon, she was in the middle of cutting another patrons' hair. I waited about 10 minutes before the gentleman washed my hair. Dana is very quick, from start to finish I was done in 30 minutes. She styled my hair at the end so I didn't notice the rushed work. After washing my hair, I noticed the jagged layers that don't fall right on one side. I wanted a simple cut with layers... I guess I will be wearing my hair up until it grows out. Unfortunately don't think I'll be back to this salon.

    Center Salon - hair - Updated May 2026

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