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    James Joseph Salon

    4.4 (58 reviews)
    PriceyHair Salons
    Closed 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

    By appointment only

    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Hair transformation.
    Sarah S.

    Alyse is incredible. My hair was in dire need of some TLC. Alyse provides an extremely thorough consultation, listens and takes your hair concerns/needs/goals very seriously. She works quickly and efficiently, while not cutting corners and making sure you walk away in love with your hair. The salon itself is easy to find, clean, bright and comfortable. I love having my hair done here - it's such a good experience from beginning to end.

    post partial highlights

    I LOVE this salon! Raymond is so helpful with booking/product selection and Cruz always makes my color look flawless. She's very experienced, especially with blondes! I've been going to this salon since July 2021 and they always have great product promotions.

    Dani G.

    Raymond is so talented! He cuts my hair like no one else. My slightly curly/mostly wavy hair just hangs any other time it's been cut by someone else. When it's cut by Raymond the curls just fall into place perfectly. He has a great eye for color and beauty and will give you recommendations to have you look your best. Twice now for different reasons I have had to go to another hair salon/stylists closer to home. Both have not compared to Raymond. Even showing them pics of my hair when Raymond cut/colored...they couldn't match. I will be returning to Raymond and seriously not leaving this time. You will not regret booking with him.

    From top left - before, during, and after a color correction, foil, and toning by Shannon. I am so happy with the results!
    Jennifer M.

    Got a great cut (and blowdry) from Shannon, as well as a color consultation. It has been waaaaaay too long since I had my hair cut at a salon. Have been cutting it myself - I know, eeek! Anyway, in addition to not making fun of me for cutting my own hair, Shannon was wonderful. I didn't really know what I wanted to do so we discussed my style, my preferences, how often I wear it curly or straight, my job/office environment, how much time I have to get ready in the morning... all great things to ask. In the end I got a great cut that I love and which will be super easy for me to style and wear a lot of ways. I also asked her for advice about styling products and she was super helpful. As for the color consultation, I have been considering letting my grey (actually white, there is no such thing as grey hair - which I knew and Shannon told me too - smart!) grow in for a long time because I don't like how often I have to color it to maintain my roots and we discussed some options for color to make it easier to grow in and then maintain and keep it looking nice. I'll be booking an appointment with her for that in the near future. In addition to the specifics of my stylist, the salon is in a great location, it's a very pleasant environment, and I was very happy with their pricing which was completely reasonable. I paid more in Newbury Street 10 years ago!

    Violet red roots with pastel indigo tips.

    If you're looking for attention to detail, and stunning customer service, look no further. Alyse Driskill has got the goods for you. I'm pretty adventurous when it comes to my hair, and I have never left this salon feeling disappointed. Alyse has taken me from long layers to a textured shag, to a long pixie, to a very short pixie. She is always willing to patiently listen to my requests, and look at the photo references I bring along. And (major bonus) she is a delight to interact with while she works her magic. My latest visit to her chair left me with some truly stunning color. My hair feels soft and silky, and the color is vibrant and bold. What more could you want?

    hair cut for women pixie
    Joy L.

    Got a pixie cut today. The hair stylist was Shamonim. She was really fast, and paid a lot of attention to details,which I like. She understands that I have typical asian hair (thick and straight), and told me in advance about the final result wont look like the model pic that I showed her. ONE THING that I dont like about James Joseph is their service in general. for example. i got bunch of hair in my shoes, water would run in my ear when they are washing my hair etc. OVERALL. Its good. The price is decent. about 60 bucks for a hair cut. TIPS in cash only.

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    Ask the Community - James Joseph Salon

    Do you do dry cuts. Can you recommend who does dry cuts at W or newbury locations?

    Yes! Melissa and Lisa at the W location are trained in dry cutting.

    Does Cruz the master colorist still works here?

    Yes, the fabulous Cruz is still at James Joseph Salon at the W Hotel. We are closed Mondays so you can book online or call 617-292-3328 Tuesday through Saturday to book with her!

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    Review Highlights - James Joseph Salon

    Shannon somehow salvaged my cut despite the fact that she didn't have much to work with.

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