I don't often leave Yelp reviews, but needed to share here that V&O is absolutely fantastic. I've…read morebeen traveling for several months and really needed a full set of highlights and cut on my stop in Boston. After scanning previous reviews, I made an appointment with Olti. He put so much attention into my hair, specific issues, how it had been colored in the past, and I ended up with what I think is the best color I've ever had! My 20 year old daughter was with me and she agreed. Really beautiful highlights, toner, and treatment for my damaged hair. The cut was equally great. It's always nerve wracking to find a hair stylist in a new city and trust that it's going to work out ok, but Olti absolutely exceeded what I thought I might be able to find. Plus, he is a super chill and kind person to hang out and talk with. Ralphie the Frenchie who hangs in the shop was an added bonus. Definitely recommend making an appointment here. You won't regret it!

Highly recommend Julida. I trust her completely with color and cut. Balayage grows out beautifully…read morewhich allows for lower maintenance. Trendy salon on Newbury. Friendly staff.

Zena is truly amazing. I had been searching for someone who could achieve an ashy gray tone to…read moreblend my grays, but no one had been able to lift the brassy orange undertones in my Asian hair with permanent color--until Zena. She not only got it right, she did it beautifully. My first experience with her was wonderful from start to finish. She was patient and attentive, even when I arrived late due to parking, and she kindly took the time to help me find a spot. I'm so grateful for her care and expertise--highly recommend.

it was $400. I was there for 3.5 hours. I got grey highlights when I asked for honey blonde baby…read morelights. sam was nice but didn't speak english very well which made communicating my desired outcome difficult. I have to get a color correction now--at a different place or course. might as well go to somewhere fancy on newbury street to be honest. same price. higher quality. another girl there before me left with a grey balayage. I watched the lady hairdresser try to convince her it looked good. it looked chopped. the lady hairdresser was very rude. should not be listed $$-- should be $$$. not a huge fan of the vibes either. very bright LED lights and stark black and white everything. perhaps swapping to some warm toned bulbs might help and adding some natural materials like wood. owner did seem like a nice dude though. forget his name. regret coming here a lot.

My daughter and I booked a morning appointment with the ONLY place we would consider having our…read morehair done for a family wedding that day: DRYBAR We had to look our very best for my son's marriage festivities that afternoon. Each of us was pampered and "prettified" in a friendly atmosphere. Giselle worked on my hair. This was the most painless shampoo I've had in a salon. No pulling. No scratching. Then came the Straight Up blowout which resulted in a sleek, stylish look. Giselle's personality added so much to the experience. Thank you! The weekend weather in Boston was raw and windy, but my Drybar look was beautiful throughout. What a great experience provided by this location in Back Bay!

My mom and I booked appointments here before my brother's wedding. I will say I'd read a lot of…read morenegative reviews and was worried about what would happen during our services. I live in Los Angeles but was in town just for the wedding, and I've gotten blowouts at multiple Drybars around the country, so I knew what the service was supposed to entail. Well, I don't know why this shop has received so many bad reviews, because our services were INCREDIBLE. My stylist (Emily) and my mom's stylist (Giselle) both made our hair look absolutely gorgeous. I got the Manhattan and my mom got the Straight Up, and both were executed to perfection. Our stylists were fun and personable, super kind, and very talented. They put us at ease and we had the best time chatting while they did our hair. I have A LOT of hair and it can take over an hour to blow it out and flat iron it. Emily got it done flawlessly in 50 minutes! I also noticed GORGEOUS curls she'd done for the girl before me, so it wasn't just me who got great hair that day. My one note would be to ask how I wanted my hair washed at the shampoo bowl. This was actually the only time I've been to a Drybar where I wasn't asked if I wanted one or two shampoos and if I wanted conditioner on my roots. But since Emily made my hair look so amazing anyway, it's not a big deal -- just something I think should be done before washing. Overall we were both thrilled with our blowouts and the service provided by Emily, Giselle, and the receptionist up front. We couldn't have asked for anything more!

Sahara is truly a gem with a heart of gold. Not only did I walk out with beautiful hair that I…read moreabsolutely love, but the experience itself was just as special. She takes the time to really listen, understand what you want, and make you feel completely comfortable the entire time. It's rare to find someone who is both incredibly talented and genuinely kind--but Sahara is exactly that. If you're looking for amazing results and a stylist who truly cares, she's the one

I have been going to SAS salon for a couple of years. She's the best! She brings my visions to…read morelife, giving great suggestions that flatter my face shape and skin tone. She takes her time and explains everything she's doing. I can text her anytime for advice on how to take care of my hair. I highly recommend her if you're able to get in.

I tried scheduling online under the listed price of $65-$75 for long hair. I ended up doing walk in…read moreinstead, and she wasn't in the salon for 20+ minutes while I waited, and the other employee who was manning the shop also left me in the hair washing chair mid-wash. When she finally came in, she was complaining about customers at her nail salon. Then the boss tried to charge me $87 (the price hidden on the wall, which I didn't see and no one told me) for my haircut and claimed the prices online are inaccurate. Update your prices, it still isn't updated. So disappointing, she also botched my haircut. This salon was super unprofessional.

Got exactly what I wanted and Kathy is so skillful!! Quoted 65 when I came with references and I…read morethink it's just right. I went from long to short hair and it's very refreshing. I did the homework for surrounding salons and went to her at the end. With her I don't feel like I need to worry about someone messing up my hair :)

Best salon by far in Boston. I've been in Boston almost a decade so I've tried quiet a few…read moredifferent hair salons around the downtown area... I absolutely LOVE ZenaRose. The work is impeccable to a level that I've been stopped by more than one stranger on the street post appointment. They have fantastic pricing and easy booking but what really sets them apart for me is the personalized and comfortable experience in the chair. I've been in salons where you can clearly tell you're their hundredth appointment, they aren't listening to you, they just want to get it done and worst of the staff don't get along with one another. That's not ZenaRose. Every staff member at ZenaRose genuinely gets a long and helps one another out; creating a wonderful atmosphere to spend what is some times more than an hour or two for an appointment. I connected with Kelli on my first visit and no matter what time or day I have booked with her over the years she makes me feel like I'm the only client she's seeing. She is kind, fun and her attention to detail makes me feel so confident when I leave her chair. I had my first every professional make up done by Yuliya today and WOW! I went in with no pictures and stunned with the results. As someone who has never gotten their makeup done I wasn't sure what to expect. Yuliya made me very comfortable, most notably making sure to pause to let me blink while she was doing my eye make up. I hadn't even realized I needed to blink and she's pausing for my comfort. Will definitely be back. Last note on booking, I called ten minutes before they closed the night before I needed a morning appointment. Fully expecting that a Saturday morning in late Feb would be booked solid, I got a call back in less than 10 minutes saying they had worked something out and it's all booked. No matter who you chose at ZenaRose you're going to have an incredible experience.

I had my hair and make up done at ZenaRose for my bachelorette party. The salon is tucked away in…read moreBeacon Hill and offers many services. I absolutely loved my hair and make up done by Anastasia. She did a fantastic job listening to what I wanted and making my vision come to life. I deducted one star because my appointment was for Event/Glam Photoshoot Make Up and Dyson Bouncy Curl Blow Out, but I didn't end up getting a blow out. She styled my hair with a flat iron but I was still charged for a bouncy curl blow out which I didn't feel was the same value. Other than that, I was very happy with my experience.

I was there for the first time on Friday, 10/9. I had an awesome experience. Nicky is so nice and…read morepersonable . Her salon is very clean and comfortable. Nicky brought my natural hair back to life ! I got the ultra press and trim. She told me how to take care of my hair. I absolutely love it ! She gained another customer - ME ! I'll be back.

I've been going to Nicky for years. I've never had a bad experience with her. My hair and makeup…read morehas always turned out amazing. She's exceptionally talented and knowledgeable in her area of expertise. Some of these reviews are really hard to hear because I know Nicky personally and she takes her business and her craft serious. Needless to say, if you're looking for a friendly and talented stylist in Boston, Nicky is the one!

I have come to en.SALON for haircuts in the past with both Nao and Kiyomi (both are wonderful…read morestylists), but recently came in to take advantage of the special deal for the Head Spa Scalp Treatment with their new junior stylist, Danato. Danato took his time in explaining the entire process to me before starting the treatment, which included multiple cleansing washes accompanied by steam throughout. He finished the treatment off with a bouncy blowout. I have thick and coarse caucasian/asian hair, and he was incredibly patient and enthusiastic in creating the look that I wanted. The whole experience was relaxing and pleasant from start to finish. Danato was very attentive, polite and detail-oriented. I would highly recommend him for a hair spa treatment or blowout!

probably one of the worst haircuts I have gotten I would really like to post a better review.. I…read morewas super excited to come in and get my haircut. Honestly, it's probably two part in what I asked for and booking an apprentice stylist. Wanted long curtain bangs and long layers, cut to just below the collar bone. Got a long bob with, albeit, layers... some of the bangs cut dried and curl into my nose. Again, it's part bad ask and bad haircut. The stylist was working with me and tried to achieve what I was asking for, I just wish there was a bit more conversation about how to achieve what I want. Instead, I was impressed with how the stylist reiterated the hair cut back to me in bullet note like fashion, but it didn't initiate more conversation but instead felt like a: I'm telling you what I'm doing so if you dislike it in the end, it's your fault not mine. Giving 4 stars because I only had the stylist the one time! Don't knock this place until you try it, but this was my experience. I'm posting some reference pics along with my haircut. I hope that this review is taken as helpful criticism about conversing with clients. Wishing all the nest to en salon.

Lynda was so incredibly kind and knowledgeable. 10/10 would go back again. Thank you!read more

Got my haircut at Enlighten Beauty Studio on Newbury Street with Lynda Kherief and it was…read moreoutstanding. She really listened to what I wanted, even studied the reference photos I brought in, and somehow delivered something even better. What sets her apart is her artist's approach--she treats hair like a canvas and takes her time with the details. She studied the way my hair grows and sculpted it with precision you just don't find often, especially with men's cuts. She also fit me in on short notice, which was a lifesaver, and at $55 for a men's cut the value is incredible--I honestly walked out thinking she should be charging more. If you want a haircut that feels crafted, not just cut, go see Lynda. You'll walk out feeling like your hair has been elevated by an artist.

Probably one of the worst hair cuts I've ever received. Not only did the hair stylist cut off about…read morea foot of my hair (no exaggeration here), but I specifically begged for him to take off as little as possible about 9 times. The hair is also not blended and sits in this weird short puff. Just awful. The blow dry was also just a disgrace. I asked for straight with a small curl on the end and I walked out looking like the 80's threw up on my hair. This place is also super snobby. I walked in wearing a sweatshirt and jeans and the looks I got the entire time I was there were overwhelming. I was also take 30 minutes late for my appointment. Horrible.

Best salon on Newbury! Not only do they do blow outs but…read morealso color and cut. Johnny, the owner, is amazing. Hands down best salon experience and hair color I have ever had. Great price, too. They also have their own line of hair products. Love love love!