I have been coming to Center Salon for more than 4 years now. I lived in Brighton (actually next door to Center Salon) when I graduated from college. After moving several times to Back Bay and now Southie, I still make my way over to see Tommy for my haircut every 3 weeks. Even when I lived in Australia, I would come see Tommy for my usual haircut when I came home to visit every few months. I can't recommend him enough! read more

Wonderful salon! I came in with a disastrous hair color that I had gotten the day before and Kay worked her magic on me and now I can happily go out in public. Tommy, the owner, gave me a discount because he knew I had paid a lot of money to the terrible salon the day before. Incredibly sweet of him to think of my pocketbook. I will definitely come back to Center Salon; lovely people and great service! Thanks Tommy and Kay! read more

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

I was nervous to get my haircut at a new place, but this was such a wonderful experience. My stylist Le was so kind and made me feel so comfortable. He gave great style suggestions and I LOVED the final product. read more

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! read more

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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. read more

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Salons scare me because they never listen to what I want. I took a gamble on this particular spot considering there are plenty of other salons in the area. I came in on a Wednesday morning without an appointment, which is fine since walk-ins are welcomed. Bianny greeted me as if I were an old friend, and I immediately felt like I was home. She took the time to listen to what I wanted along with her ideas she had in mind. Bianny already knew what to do with my hair without me having to explain it! We started off with shampoo and conditioning. She's got the hands of an experienced masseuse. I'm telling you, when she massaged my big head, she also exorcised all the negativity I was bottling in. Next came the hair cut. Bianny had to even out my hair (back story: my fiancé was doing the cutting for two years because I couldn't really afford going to a professional at the time). It was a bit shorter than expected, but in order to have salon quality hair, you gotta do what needs to be done. After evening it out, she gave me long layers for more movement and texture, which I very much needed. Finally came the blow drying, and soon after, I walked out of that salon with Shania Twain's song in mind (you know the one). read more

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

Tommy is a wizard. I started going here originally because I lived down the block and a friend recommended it. 8 years later I live way over in Dorchester and still go here for every haircut! Nobody can listen and take the unique aspects of my hair into account for a great cut every time like Tommy. And he's great conversation! Ask him about mermaids. read more

I wish I could give Center Salon more than 5 stars. Tommy and the other stylist literally make you feel like you are right at home. Tommy is a master at style, cut, and color! He takes his time to listen to what you want and makes it happen. He also considers the texture and health of your hair. I've been coming here for just about 3 years now. My hair is so much healthier now that I've been coming to Center Salon. They treat their customers with 100% care. Tommy also does events at the salon for charity (Perking School for the Blind, Children's Hospital). The salon gives back to the community. That's another reason why I come here! If you want your hair done professionally, Center Salon is the place to go! read more

Didn't want to write a review until I had multiple haircuts from this location just incase it was a hit or miss. Let me tell you Tommy is the real deal and you will NOT walk out disappointed at all! He is attentive to what you want and gives awesome suggestions base on the shape of your head. The staff is super friendly. The interior is clean and welcoming. Due to the whole Covid thing, things had to change and this salon makes sure that whomever walks in is safe and they make sure the staff is safe as well. Everyone is wearing masks, hand sanitizer once you walk in. AND after each client they sanitize everything down. If you are in the area make sure you drop by for a cut even if you dont need it! BUT it might be best to make an appointment ahead of time first!! read more

Tommy has been my hair savior for several years. He brings my hair back to life every single time and I cannot thank him enough for it! I've been the spectrum of colors and cuts, all of which I have loved and all of which have come out just as I had wanted. Prices are reasonable and selections of additional products for purchase are great as well. Anything you want, Tommy can do it. The salon environment is friendly, clean, stylish, and especially festive during the holidays! Plenty of parking on the street and in the back lot, and steps away from the Market Street stop on the 57 line. Do yourself a favor and make an appointment. read more

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

If you're looking for someone who is consistently amazing at coloring / cutting / styling, I highly recommend Tommy. Also, if you're obsessed with balayage like me, then you won't want to or need to go anywhere else. No one makes it look more natural / beautifully blended. His work speaks for itself - read more

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Okay, so, I've been to this place twice and it's gone great both times, but there's a catch: both of the hairdressers I've gotten have quit after my first appointment. I usually have horrible luck with salons, so this felt like pulling pocket aces at first...but then it's been two letdowns on the return trip. I don't even know how you're supposed to rate that. It feels like having a great date and then the chick gets a restraining order on you! Is the work environment hostile? Am I hostile? Seems unlikely, but these are the questions one must ask... So for all reviewers who mentioned Sarah...that chick was probably in my top-10-coolest-people-I've-ever-met list. I wanted to ask if she wanted to hang out, but I figure it would have creeped her out (I mean, she has like a toddler and husband and I'm basically a clueless moron). Maybe she get's that a lot. Maybe you could offer her some extra $$ and then fire your psychiatrist / guidance counselor / half your friends. She's that good. Second time around I had Kris. Kris didn't warm up as quickly, but the appointment wound up lasting 1hr20min - and I am a dude by the way, there's just no way to make a guy's haircut take that long without adding some pauses. We got in to some straight Philosophy. Made my return appointment with her and then she headed off to greener pastures. So I love informing y'all and whatnot, but seriously: IF ANYONE KNOWS WHERE SARAH OR KRIS WORK NOW, message me. I'm not a stalker. If you need some sort of verification that I'm not a creep, I'd be willing to work it out. But yeah, I really, really wish that I could set up another appointment with either one. Two people who discussed the meaning of hairdressing in their lives on appointment one. read more

Brighton Center, great haircut, and a personable hairdresser. What more could one want? I have been going here for over a year and it's about time I give Tommy some love. They charge a very reasonable amount for a haircut that he is passionate about, wash your hair and seem genuinely interested in your life. I have been to too many salons in the area where they seem to have a stopwatch hidden in the back that they are waiting to hit, laugh with their co-workers, and run off with your money and leaving you with a mediocre haircut. Best of all about Tommy? Some of we men are dealing with the "B-word"* as we age and he is able to recommend some great products, cut your hair appropriately and take good care of the B-spot*. If you are looking for great service, a clean Salon and some good cutz, come here. *--Balding/Bald Spot read more

Center Salon is the only place I will get my hair cut! Tommy is the best and he is so good at visualizing the best cut for me and making it happen. Everytime I leave, I'm so pleased with my hair. Jackie does my eyebrows and does a great job as well, they are always perfect! Tommy does charity work with local hospitals, Perkins School for the Blind, and other places which is the icing on the cake for me. The whole team at Center Salon is awesome. Recommend them, 100%. read more

I recently moved to the area from out of state and was a little nervous about finding a new salon. Center Salon is only about a 10 minute walk from my apartment, so I thought I should give it a shot. I called and was able to make an appointment on the same day with Jessica. Everyone I came in contact with at the salon was very nice and welcoming. Haircut was great! I am currently in a weird stage of growing out my short hair, so I just needed to be cleaned up without getting too much cut off. I left mullet free and happy the price was right :D read more

This update is long overdue, I have to say that the only reason I tried this salon again is because the owner called me herself to apologize for my bad experience that I wrote about on yelp! Kudos to her for checking sites like this to make sure her customers are happy. She recommended Sarah for my eyebrows and hair, still being nervous about my eyebrow experience I went in for a haircut and have no complaints. Sarah was quick, friendly, and most importantly she gave me a great haircut. With that said when I do decide to get my eyebrows done again, I will give Sarah a try. She has gained my trust. read more

Whenever I need to get my hair or eyebrows done, I make an appointment here with Sofie. By luck the very first time I went in I had Sofie and I love giving her my business. She is very friendly, we have a lot in common to talk about and is great with my hair. I love that she listens to what I want and makes sure that I am satisfied with what she has done before letting me out of her chair. She has even stayed late with me to make sure everything was just right. I've been to stylists before who will try to push a style on you or cut your hair the way they think is best, so I am relieved to know that when I make an appointment with Sofie I don't have to worry. She also gives great advice! She's solved a few problems for me, both hair related and not. Whenever I leave I look great and have been coached on how to maintain the look. Thanks Sofie! read more

My eyebrows are the windows to my face, ya'll. So that must mean my lip is the front door? Well, mine needed a summer spruce up. Anyway, came into Center Salon for a wax after being it being recommended from a friend. After awkwardly standing at the front desk for several minutes, I was taken straight back to-- the shampoo chair? Yep, I was getting waxed in the shampoo chair. Laura, my waxer, asked how I wanted my brows done and got right to it. No convo. Just "keep your eyes shut" or "do you want cooling gel?". It was mainly a wax job. Normally, they'll go in with tweezers and fine tune but Laura went in for 2 or 3 hairs. She then explained some hairs were too short and I'd have to pluck them myself in a few days. Everything was over in about 6 minutes. $18 plus tip for brows and lip. Then, I get to my car and inspect. Lip- good, thorough. Brow- lots of hairs on top and on bottom that could have been tweezed. I actually spent 10 minutes when I got home finishing up. The hairs weren't "too short". What a bummer to pay $12 for brows an ended up doing what I didn't want to in the first place.- tweezin' in my bathroom. In the end- no horror story. My brows looked... okay. I just don't want to pay for something I end up having to finish. read more

I got a single process color (roots only) and a cut. The prices were very reasonable - cheap even with the yelp deal that was going on at the time... ... but my roots turned out lighter than the rest of my hair and kind of orangey and the stylist got dye on my light colored shirt. She told me that she's worked there for like 9 years, so she's not a newbie or anything. Also, she cut someone elses hair while my dye was processing and then failed to sweep up the other customer's hair before I got back in the chair. Really? Gross. So, if it weren't so cheap, I'd give it 1 star. However, considering my top is ruined and my hair needs to be fixed, maybe it wasn't such a deal. My advice, pick wisely what you have done there (trim maybe, guy's cut). And if they want you to sit in someone else's hair, politely decline. read more

The most incredible customer service I've ever received at a salon! I've been coming here for two years after stumbling in post hair catastrophe at a different salon. They took me in that day, stayed open late to fix my hair, and offered wine, coffee, water or tea. They were determined to make my hair healthy and my mood happy. Huge success. I go there for all touch ups and each time it's a personable, fun experience with great results. Tommy and Jackie are fantastic at what they do and I would recommend them with all my being! It would be a huge mistake if you're in Brighton and choose a different salon. It can be a little pricey, but I promise it's worth it. Enjoy! read more

I came here by recommendation of numerous friends i work with who love it! I called for an appointment and got one the same day! Sarah was my hairdresser. and she did and amazing job!!! I have had nothing but wonderful comments on my hair since i got it cut I have damaged my hair so badly, and it severely needed a cut, and Sarah got it looking healthy and full!! I let her do what she thought would look best, and ended up cutting about 3 inches off....something i would normally not do, but I trusted her judgment, as she has done all my friends hair as well She had been in the business for over 17 years i believe, so she knows her stuff! and im going back to have her fix my highlights that were messed up from another salon! I highly recommend Sarah, especially for shorter haircuts!! read more

I have been going to get my hair cut and colored at Center Salon with Sarah for almost a year now and have loved it every time!! They have really reasonable and affordable prices and exceptional quality. Sarah does an amazing job recommending styles and colors that will look best and work with your hair. She helped convince me to cut my long hair into a short bob and I love it! I have never gotten so many compliments about my hair before. I have also done highlights and full color and it turned out like I wanted and looking really good every time. Sarah also cuts my boyfriends hair and it looks great. He had been stuck in a cycle of going to Super Cuts and getting crappy hair cuts, but now that he has realized how much better it looks when Sarah cuts it he likes to go into the salon too. He has been getting a lot of compliments about his hair too. read more

Center salon is the only place I go to get my hair cut. If you go anywhere else you are a fool! My precious locks demand the skill of the true artisans that grace the halls of center salon. Tommy in particular is a wizard with the clippers read more

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

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

I'm always a little leery of going new places for an eyebrow wax. You see, my eyebrows aren't exactly substantial, but they still need a little grooming. Many an overzealous waxer has left me with skinny, almost non-existent brows. I recently needed a cheap, quick and easy....brow wax and Center Salon fit the bill. They accept walk-ins, and I seriously was only gone from my apartment for 10 minutes. 10 minutes to walk over there, sit in the chair, have my hairs ripped out, pay and go home. For $12, it doesn't get any better for a lazy person like me!! All the girls in the salon were super nice and welcoming which I find important in a salon. My only complaint is that the shampoo chairs double as waxing chairs, so you better be okay with attending to your hairier needs all out in the open. But hey, my eyebrows look awesome, yay! read more

The people here were great, super friendly and the place was well priced. I just am completely unsatisfied with my haircut. I went as a walk in in for a side shave and a very minimal trim, and was told by the stylist that she knew what I wanted. She ended up shaving the side of my head all the way up to the roots it the most awkward way, and the rest of my hair came out extremely short as well, so I can't even hide the shave. I even had a picture for reference, but my haircut looks nothing at all like what I had asked for. Why attempt to give someone a hairstyle that you are unsure of being able to provide? read more

I went to this place for the first time, just because was is a few blocks from home and I found it so convenient that I wanted to try it. Before setting an appointment, I read their reviews and thought I could have a good experience there, plus my hair needed it (lol), but of course I was a little nervous at the beginning, it was a haircut but I really cared. Michelle was amazing! She cut exactly what I was hoping she would, she gave me her input and she was very understanding since she knew I was coming from having super long hair and that someone else trimmed it the day before (ending up in a mess), so she not only fixed my hair, but she gave it the shape it needed and as a result: Michelle is my new hairstylist :D Finally, after a couple of days, they gave me a follow up call, which I have to say it surprised me (in a good way), so an A+ for customer service!! read more

I never write reviews. Chalk it up to laziness or being unimpressed. Not to duplicate the other latest review, but Tommy is truly incredible. The guy knows hair; how to cut it, how to style it, and how to make you look good. I'm going through an awkward transition from short to longer (men's) hair. Tommy took the time to listen to me, discuss options and ideas with me, and give me the haircut that I wanted. I'm only on month #2 with him, but everything seems to be working perfectly. He knew exactly when to make my next appointment and he taught me some tricks on how to style it for different events. Tommy is also incredibly friendly and easy-going. Talk as much or as little as you want. The place is also clean and the staff is extremely friendly. Haircut costs me $25, but it's worth every penny more than a SuperCuts. Come on, everyone knows when you go to a salon and get your hair treated to a real pro. Do yourself a favor and put some time and effort into your appearance; go see Tommy. read more

I have been seeing Tommy for years. Never disappointed. Best salon in the Boston area if you're looking for a great haircut, overall experience, and positive causal vibe. I recently moved out of town but will surely be making the trip back into Brighton to see Tommy! ‍ read more

I have been going here for about 7 years, and I've had Tommy as my hair stylist for the past 7 years and won't go anywhere else! I even moved to Gardner and still came here for my hair color. I absolutely LOVE my color, we do red but vary I the shade depending on the season. I get so any compliments on my hair. I buy my hair products there as well and my color stays well for a long time. They can be pricey but they are worth it. I've also had my hair styled for certain occasions with other stylists and each time I had the same great experience. My daughter has had her hair colored a few times here as well, and they are great with kids. She loved her hair and keeps asking to go back. I also want to point out the salon takes extra precautions for preventing the spread of Covid, right when I walk in I have to sanitize my hands and my temp is checked, and nobody is aloud in without a mask. If you forget your mask they provide one for you. I also see the seats wiped down with disinfectant after each use and then a sign is placed afterwards stating it has been cleaned. The last time I went there were 2 empty salon chairs in between myself and the other client getting her hair done, which is good safe distancing. The Salon also is a big part of the community, and every Spring they participate in the charity for Boston Children's Hospital. I highly recommend Center Salon, the stylists are friendly and welcoming and I haven't had an issue in 7 years. read more

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

Center Salon is the best. Tommy has been cutting my hair for over four years. It's consistently the best haircut I've had in my life. His skill is unmatched and there's nobody else I trust more with my hair. He'll give you the confidence to look good and feel good read more

Best hair cut ever! A friend had been seeing Tommy for years and I decided to take the plunge and try him out. I am so happy I did. Tommy is a true artist, he absolutely loves what he does and it shows when he does your hair. He's so fun to talk to and he pays tons of attention to detail. Their prices are beyond reasonable, especially for the Boston area. read more

I have been going to Center salon for the past 5 years and never thought of going anywhere else. Tommy is a fantastic hair stylist. I am always in awe of his skills from haircutting to coloring. He is super attentive to details and takes his time. I have never walked out of the salon feeling disappointed. I will continue going to Center salon in the foreseeable future. read more

This was one of the most unpleasant experiences I have had in my entire life. I am very upset with how my hair turned out and the process it took (7.5 hours!!!) as well. I felt misled and under informed about the number of steps and length of time necessary to achieve my desired color, cut, and style--I was not informed that I would be in the chair for 7.5 hours and was unaware my stylist would take another client at the same time. Additionally, despite how much time I spent at the salon, the end result was not even close to what I requested and attempted to communicate to my stylist multiple times. I felt unheard and uncomfortable, and I would like this situation solved as this is unacceptable. My hair is purple, not even close to pink. When I finally saw the color I mentioned this to andrea and she said it was just the light. It was not. I also sent picture ahead of time of what I wanted and what my hair looked like at the time so they would know.I have attached pictures of what I requested and what I received below. Additionally, My shirt was ruined--there is a large purple dye stain down the front of it and I will now have to throw my shirt away, as it will not come out. Again, the entire process took over 7.5 hours from when I arrived at 1:45-which I was at no point warned about beforehand. I ended up having to cancel my dinner and then later my evening plans into 10pm at night. My hair was also not finished when I left at 9:30 before andrea styled it (no flat ironing or curling). Andrea did not communicate with me at all. At many points I had to ask what was happening and she seemed confused. She clearly did not expect to have to bleach my hair even though I sent pictures of both my hair and the style I was going toward. After the bleach (after which my hair felt dry and damaged) was finally done I asked andrea if I should come back sometime during the week to finish the color, as I had already been here for 5 hours. She seemed confused as to why I would suggest that even, and did not explain any of her thought process to me. Also, my bleached hair looked and felt incredibly damaged and uneven, so I couldn't have left if I wanted to. I have had my hair done professionally many times and have never had such a bad experience. I felt like I was not consulted, then taken advantage of, and made to feel bad because of my previous baylage and the thickness of my hair--something I can't control. I feel completely disregarded and misled about the services provided to me. Not once did anyone mention I'd be here over 7 hours, and even after that the result was so far off from my request and damaged it feels like a waste of my time and money. I've had my hair done my entire life, even when it's been longer than this, and I've never sat more than four hours. If I had been informed that the process would take more than four hours, that would be one thing, but I was not. I'm extremely unhappy and do not believe it is fair. At the time of checkout (9:30pm at night on a saturday) I expressed how upset I was and how I thought it was unfair I was charged, I was informed that there was nothing that could be done because the owner had gone home. I then texted the owner the following the day asking for a refund and I was told they have a no refund policy, and I was actually very luck because they did not charge me an hourly rate ($80 an hour, which would have been $600!) and I should have been charged extra for lightening (mind you I sent a picture of my hair and told them I was naturally brunette). Also at no point was price ever discussed I just assumed it would be the cost I saw online, if I ever thought it was going to be close to $600 I wouldn't have gone at all. Finally, their COVID policies were very bad compared to other beauty salons I have been to in the past few months. There was no way everyone was social distanced 6ft at all times, and when I arrived there was no sign in for covid tracking, no one took my temperature or asked if I have been exposed, traveling, or not feeling well. Also I only saw one of the chairs wiped down between customers, there were many they were not. This was an awful experience, I felt very taken advantage of, and I put myself at risk for a terrible, unsafe, and unsatisfactory experience. read more

I wish I could give 0 stars. Listened to me well but in the end the cut was very bad. I mean even the side logs didn't match and sadly I noticed it after coming home. Never going to this place again. Lisa's on Comm Ave cuts much better for half the price. Please avoid. read more