The salon uses Kevin Murphy products (for coloring and for shampoo/conditioner etc.) and uses I Straight for the thermal reconditioning. Both lines are the best options out there quality wise. I have seen Cristina for a color twice (once demi and once semi), a cut (ends trimmed) and once and for thermal reconditioning (Japanese Straightening). Cristina is lovely and did a great job on my hair with each visit. I already made my next appointment. I highly recommend her. I have seen April once for my eyebrows. I told her I just wanted my two eyebrows to look the same as one another. She knew what few hairs to remove to make that happen. I could not have asked for a better result. I already made my next appointment. I highly recommend her. read more

I just moved to New England from Santa Barbara CA where I had been seeing the same stylist/colorist for 20 years. My former hair guru was amazing and this was my biggest fear in moving! April at J Michaels has now colored and cut my hair 3 times and she has not disappointed! She is open to color matching, great with making suggestions, and just a fun person to spend a few hours with! I highly recommend the salon. Everyone is welcoming and professional! read more

My hair doesn't require a lot of maintenance so I was just looking for an easy reasonably-priced trim in walking distance from my home. This place was it! Booking an appointment online was very straightforward. Because it's still COVID times, I had to call from downstairs before going up and the salon space was well cleaned/spaced apart. Bianca was nice and easy to talk to; she kept checking in on what was a good length and whether I liked it. I asked for long layers and loved it! On the way out, I paid via credit card and tipped via Venmo. My experience was pleasant and comfortable so this will be my regular spot now! read more

Bianca was amazing! Very amicable and made my hair the perfect color after just showing her one reference photo. Will definitely be going back! read more

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Love this place. Easy to book. Friendly staff (thanks Cristina!). I've brought both my daughters too! They love the attention!

This was the first time bleaching/coloring my hair - Lindsey was so kind and patient with me as I had lots of questions. She is super qualified as a professional, and she is engaging and personable. My hair came out beautifully! The salon itself is beautiful with big windows to let in lots of natural light. Parking was easy to get, too. Thanks again girls read more

I have always been nervous about changing up my hair cut and color, but I feel very confident going to Bianca with my ideas! Whenever I get a new cut and color from her it is a work of art- Bianca has given me the best cuts/color, and I get tons of compliments on my color for weeks after visiting with her... (sometimes blonde, sometimes red, always great work)! read more

j Michaels Salon - This was my first cut/color with Bianca- I was very happy with it! She is my go-to stylist! - Hair Salons Near Me - Reading, Massachusetts

Clueless girl on the phone making my appointment. After washing my hair, Stylist placed a tiny sized towel over my hair -sat me up, water streamed down my back and front, she immediately walked away so I wasn't able to ask for more towels. She returned, didn't acknowledge this obvious issue. Mousse was applied, without asking & I would have said no way. Very negative attitude toward a walk-in customer not even trying to hide it from me. Ignoring me to roll eyes toward him. Bad form. Pricing was okay but they sent me an emailed receipt which listed $45 plus $2 "service charge" no idea what that was for, it wasn't explained to me, perhaps it was a mousse charge...would have felt better had it just said $47. I'd prefer better communication and more professionalism. I won't be back. If the owner ever reads these, she should do some customer service training & supervise her staff better. read more

I had my hair cut done yesterday by Bianca. I was looking to keep the top of my hair long and go shorter on the sides. I had never gotten my hair cut like this before and was excited to see how it would look. After seeing the salon, which was really beautifully decorated for Christmas, I got my hairs cut. Bianca did an awesome job. It is probably one of the best haircuts I have ever had, and I will be a repeat customer. Thank you for the great cut guys! I really appreciate it. read more

j Michaels Salon - Beautiful salon. I took this pic before getting my haircut. - Hair Salons Near Me - Reading, Massachusetts

Not a fan of the mani/pedi service. The woman who did my nails was very sweet but the setup is not nice - they have her (you) stuffed in the back of the salon in a shabby looking corner. There is one pedi chair and one nail station, neither looked super clean or modern. They definitely need to give her a better setup to make the experience anything near luxurious or relaxing - staff is just blazing by her back going in and out of the back room the whole time. The place seems pretty nice from the entrance but the closer you look the more you can see the need for maintenance, new equipment and cleaning. (Not to mention, I was in in late January and there were still Christmas decorations all over.) The polish selection is okay, but definitely a lot of polishes I would throw out of my own collection because they were old or chunky. I unknowingly chose a chunky one for my nails. I should have spoken up when I noticed it going on clumpy (I was zoned out, trying to relax so I didn't really notice till the second coat then I felt bad) but it's also weird the tech didn't say anything or offer another polish either. My toes actyally came out pretty good. She accidentally filed some skin off my big toe when she was looking away, but I don't think she noticed. It didn't really sting me until later on so I let it go. I just kinda wanted to get the whole thing over with since it was clear almost from the start it wouldn't be the soothing experience I had hoped for. My appointment was a day after I'd tried to get a mani/pedi on a walk-in basis (they couldn't take me.) That first time I walked in the reception was not warm or welcoming at all - the one person at the desk was seated, on the phone dealing with a client appointment and did not smile at me. I just got a "look". I should have taken that as a sign to go elsewhere. Site also says mani/pedi combo is $40 - I was charged $48, the price of each service separately. The $8 wasn't worth the fuss since I knew I'd never go back anyway, so I just wrote it off as another part of a not fabulous experience and left. My sister works in a salon and my expectations service-wise are high but tempered by the reality of how hard working in a salon is, which is to say, Im pretty forgiving. I won't be back here. read more

I highly recommend this salon. Marisa is a dedicated, super talented artist who can take your hair from dark to white blonde while keeping your hair healthy and shiny. She is, by far, the most precise in her haircuts than any other stylist I've had experience with. She can (and currently is) take a hair from a modern pixie cut to an a-symmetrical bob without any "awkward" stages in between. As a client-I look for a salon that always invests in its stylists. Marisa's salon frequently partakes in different workshops/classes and they are always excited to try new tricks on clients. I also want to add that Bianca is a tremendously talented eyebrow artists. In addition to doing funky colors as a stylist, she gave me the perfect brow arch and will have me as a brow client for life! Salon is a super easy drive from Boston too! Again-I highly recommend this wonderful place! read more

Great location, beautifully seasonly decorated, impeccably clean and talented stylists!!!

Marisa is amazing, i recently had the "Brazlian blowout" all i have to say is OMG. never in my life could i get out of shower and have perfectly smooth straight hair! the texture is amazing..im in love! I already reffered my aunt...from florida...who is coming up in october, and she cant wait to have it done! BEST SALON BY FAR, PROFESSIONAL,FUN, AND CLEAN. I WOULD RECOMMENDED THIS SALON TO ANYONE! read more

Phenomenal job by Jess, who can take a halo of frizzy curls and magically turn it into the picture you see. She also does amazing work for photo shoots/headshots and weddings. read more

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Absolutely love this local salon! I have been going to Marisa for years. She's wonderful as is Lindsey. Everyone there is so friendly and accommodating. Always walk out of there feeling great... and with my hair looking great! read more

Excellent service! My hair color compliments my skin coloring. Marisa is a wizard. One visit and she gets my unruly hair. We are working towards a vision and i can see it! She is amazing at her craft. The bonus is the hair color line she uses has naturally dervived ingredients. No chemical odor. Wonderful place. read more

I'm still impressed with j Michaels salon. Everyone is great and I enjoy the atmosphere when I'm there. Kudos to Lindsey who makes the effort to make you feel welcome and comfortable. read more

My natural hair is dark brown, and I've had red hair for about 3 years now. I had gotten it done Monday at a recommended salon, but they did an awful job. They bleached all the way to my roots instead of doing a shadow root like I asked, and the color was very uneven. Unfortunately the next day was my 21st birthday, so I was devastated. My cousin recommended me to this salon, and Bianca saved the day! I showed her a couple of pictures of what I wanted, and I really didn't have to explain much. I felt very comfortable in her chair, and she was able to fix my hair in under 2 hours. It was the exact type of experience you look for when going to a salon. I highly recommend them - thank you so much Bianca! read more

Recently moved from Dallas, Tx to Boston and was in search of a salon. I'd been going to my hair stylist for a consecutive 15 years in Dallas, and was super nervous about finding a new place. Went in for a consultation and absolutely loved it there. I have a hair extensions, and I'm super blonde, so to find a stylist that was experienced in extensions and color would be a unicorn. Let's just say the hunt is over! I go to Jess and she's incredible. Always on time, wonderful personality and freakishly talented. Thank you so much for my fabulous hair!!!! read more

Used to get balayage to my hair in Boston, but the price got to be too much for my wallet. Luckily I found a city-grade stylist (Bianca) at this very reasonably priced salon. Bianca did an unbelievable job on my hair; I was so impressed and happy with it that I inquired about potentially doing my hair and my bridesmaids hair for my wedding. Bridal trial was awesome and I can't wait for her to style everyone. Not to mention shes spunky and a riot. The salon is clean and very chic - great products too! Very happy I came across this place! read more

I absolutely LOVE this salon! All my friends and I come here. I used to be a salon jumper going from salon to salon, but once I came here I never stopped! I have had everything done here from my hair cut, colored, and hair extensions. I have done my nails makeup and waxing! The atmosphere is so fun! Marisa is the owner and she is a miracle worker and so talented. She knows exactly what to do to do my hair and keeps it healthy. The great part of the salon is that everyone is so talented that I am not afraid to go to someone else. There is a stylist named Christina who is also amazing. She has done my hair a number of times as well. I brought my 16 year cousin in there who had made a mess of her when she and some friends decided to do it on there on, and Christina fixed it so easily and it was so affordable! It was gorgeous!!! I highly recommend coming here! You will NOT be disappointed!! read more

Got a nice manicure for me and my mom ($16 each) on a Saturday when everyone seemed to have the same idea. Friendly staff, lovely interior, and professional service. I will be coming back here again. read more

If you're looking for a high-end salon that is reasonably priced & away from city traffic, J. Michaels is the perfect place. I became a customer 3-yrs ago & haven't been disappointed yet. Marisa, owner & hair stylist, is great at her trade & has a wonderful personality. She's easy to work with & knows all the right questions to ask in order to ensure you leave her salon happy. She also surrounds herself with a great team of stylists that seem to share in her talent & business philosophy. If you're in or around the Merrimack Valley area stop in for a cut....You won't be disappointed!! read more

The first good thing is that I was easily able to get an appointment for a day and time that worked for me. My stylist, Erin, was able to determine what product would work best for my curly/frizzy hair. I was also at a bit of a loss on what kind of style I wanted, and she discussed the options for me and we decided on something that wasn't too drastic but was a bit of a change. It came out so lovely that even my boyfriend noticed! I will definitely be calling to schedule an appointment again with Erin in a few months! read more

This is the best hair salon I've ever been to, hands down. Marisa is THE BEST! My hair was a mess before Marisa. I dye it all the time and that has always done a number on my hair - I figured that was just the nature of the beast. WRONG! Once I started seeing Marisa, my hair no longer looks & feels dead. It is SO soft and shiny, and she cuts it beautifully! She's so much fun to work with and there's always a fun attitude in the salon! All of the other employees are great too! My mom was looking for a new hair stylist and I recommended Marisa. Now I get texts from my mother every time she comes back from the salon praising Marisa and telling me how much she loves her and how she saved her hair lol Don't listen to the bad reviews on this thing! A lot of times people will only review places if they had what they thought was a "bad" experience. I want to give this place the credit it deserves!! It's so great, I travel 45 minutes to get here, AND IT'S WORTH IT!! :) read more

I would recommend J Michaels Salon for their staff, their hospitality, and their overall service. Every time I enter, I know I am in good hands, and feel comfortable in getting my hair and eyebrows done. They deal with my picky taste. read more

J. Michaels Salon is fabulous! The staff and service are very professional, but also friendly. The personal service and warm feel make you want to go back again and again. I have difficult hair to color as I have some grays and a lot of red in my original color. This is the only salon to find a solution to this dilema. Finding competent colorists is extremely difficult. You could probably get a decent cut most places, but finding someone who really knows color and how your color will interact with the coloring process, is rare outside of Boston. The stylists are up on the latest cuts and really listen to what you want for your hair. The salon is clean and pleasant and I always have fun interacting with the staff. A great find outside of Boston!! read more

I was at this Salon for a Haircut earlier in the day and it was pretty obvious from the beginning that a trainee stylist was cutting my hair. She obviously had no idea what she was doing and I was left with a hair cut full of patches. I complained to the manager and she had the audacity to defend the stylist instead of acknowledging the mistake and apologizing. I ended up going to a Super Cuts close by and get a short (Number 1) cut just so that the patch work that J Michaels left could be done away with. The staff at Super Cuts were surprised to see the holes left in my hair by the J Michael's stylist. This Salon has bad service, a bad attitude and a whole lot of arrogance. Stay Away !! read more

DONT go here if youre a guy. Its like playing russian roulette. Ive had a couple decent cuts here but a couple that were bad, and the last time I went in I got the absolute worst cut of my life. Pretty sure the girl had never cut guys' hair before. No idea how to use clippers, I asked for a 2 on the side and there was still hair hanging over my ears, she missed a bunch of spots, no clue how to do a fade. I noticed how brutal it was right after I left so I went back in, and she still didnt even come close to fixing it and was rushing me out the door. I literally went straight from this place to a barber shop to get it fixed. Plus they all look at you like youre in ISIS when you come in as a walk-in. The owner is a young woman and she seems nice and actually gave me the only really good cut the first time I went in, but the risk is just too high. If youre a guy I would avoid this place. read more

LOVE! This place came highly recommend and it was well worth the short drive to get there. I got a cut and a highlight from the owner and she was super personable and really interested in what I wanted done. I love how it turned out. This salon has it all and it will not disappoint. I just moved to the state and they were so friendly about giving advice on what I should do here. Great experience! read more

Awful, absolutely awful, owner is so unprofessional. My daughter went in for a trial before prom so she would know exactly what her hair would look like. The day of the prom she had a new so called stylist do her hair because the other girl quit. The salon never informed my daughter somebody else would be doing her hair. My daughter came home in tears because her hair was not the same. I had to go back three times to talk with the owner since she never called me back. I asked for my daughters money back for the trial because her hair was not what they promised. The owner refused, and I must say a bad choice on her part. Only a person of bad character and unprofessionalism would do that to a sixteen year old girl on a special day. I will be filing a complaint with the Better Business Bureau. read more

I can not recommend this salon enough! I came in with a picture of what I wanted my hair to look like and Marisa f made it happen! She did my hair styles better then any other stylist I have ever been too! She also has great customer service skills, very outgoing and makes it fun. I recommend her to everyone I know !! read more

When I contacted this salon and spoke about prices for hair extensions, I was quoted a price which I was told included a first-time customer discount.However the final price of my treatment is quite different and more expensive than the pre-treatment quotes I was given before the work was done. I have found the staff of this salon to be neither friendly nor approachable with question regarding follow up care for my hair. Alex is the only friendly one there. I would not recommend this salon. read more

Ive been going to this salon for the past two years and have been very pleased and impressed. The owner Marisa is an absolute artist with an amazing eye for color. She can truly work miracles and make you walk out of there feeling like a million bucks! The rest of the staff has always been very friendly and welcoming to me. I have yet to get my makeup done but Ive witnessed first hand watching Alex make up beautiful teenage prom-goers to stunning brides. Nicole has always been the sweetest when trying to accommodate me when trying to make an appointment around my hectic family schedule. I highly recommend this salon - you won't be sorry! read more

Horrible salon!! Customer service is terrible. I got my hair cut there and had some waxing service done. Stylist always seemed bothered when I asked her to wax my eyebrows. Then I brought my girls to get their haircut there. They wanted $120 to due a few foils in a teenagers hair. They charged $42 for a cut my 12 year olds hair and didn't even really cut her hair. Her hair looked the same. Even though she was asked to cut her hair in layers. When I complained to the front desk girl she barley even acknowledged me. As I was leaving she went over to the owner and told her. The owner didn't even come and speak to me about the situation. I called the salon to voice my concern to the owner and when she returned my phone call she to told me I was entitled to my opinion. Never apologized or even asked if there was anything she could do to make it right, just kept saying I was entitled to my opinion. The owner needs to learn better customer service. Very unprofessional. Will never return and would never recommend this salon to anyone read more

When I moved back to Ma in 2011 I was living in North Andover. After 8 years in Florida and working in the best salons I was a nervous wreck. I decided to just walk in many salons and check things out for myself. Well I decided to go to J Michaels thank you Lord I was more than satisfied from the moment I walked in I was welcomed. The salon was still being upgraded by the new owner Marrisa who also became my stylist. She has a flair for just about anything. I went in with longer hair to my shoulders and needed a change. After the second visit I trusted her completely and brought it to the back of my neck with short sides loved it!!! Well four years later I am still there love everything and everyone in the salon. My hair is now in a long bob and shorter in the back, my color is the best shades of blonde an looks so natural. However!!! I am very gray and 65 BUT!!! When I walk out of the salon I feel so good about myself, love my hair, feel younger and look great. I also live in Danvers now so not an easy drive on 114 but through storms and all I never miss my appointments. If you are looking for a change trust me give them a call you will NOT be sorry. Great shop, good prices, pleasant people and very relaxing. Hope I see you liking my review!! Joan read more