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.

Communication is key. If you plan to have a trainee color someone's hair, it is your professional…read moreresponsibility to obtain consent from the customer first.

Susan, Jen and her team are truly phenomenal. My daughter and I both have very long hair, and we…read moreare extremely picky--so finding someone we trust is not easy. From start to finish, the experience was exceptional. Susan and her team took such great care with everything: the shampoo, the cut, and the styling were all done beautifully and with real expertise. They listened carefully, worked efficiently, and never made us feel rushed or high maintenance, and I know one of us is! The results were flawless. Beyond their skill, what really stood out was their kindness and generosity. Everyone was warm, professional, and genuinely welcoming and caring, which made the entire visit such a pleasure. If you're looking for a salon that combines talent, efficiency, and outstanding customer care--especially if you have long hair and high standards--this is absolutely the place. We couldn't be happier and will definitely be returning! J&G

Came in for a haircut with Geraldine and left happy as a clam! All the staff was so kind and the…read moresalon was super busy even on a Tuesday which is a great sign for me. Very clean space so it was a relaxing environment. Always appreciate being offered drinks as well. I actually didn't take any pictures of my hair before or after but got a long layer face frame + curtain bangs and have no complaints.

Kelly always does such a good job. I asked for lower maintenance balayage so I could only come in 2…read moretimes a year and she gave me exactly that without compromising on quality. She does a really good job at listening to what you want and delivering exactly that but making it look better than you had imagined.

I've been looking for a hair place since moving to the Boston area (it's so hard to find someone to…read moretrust with your hair)! But let me tell you, I FOUND IT! Kelly did an amazing job on my hair cut! She took the time to explain the products she was using and why, listened to the look I wanted as well as offered her opinion/advice! Coming back!

The care, perceptive nature, attention to detail and skilled cutting at Sanela are superior. The…read moresalon has a welcoming, kind and professional feeling. My experience was absolutely perfect from the very first cut - thank you!

I recently visited Sanela salon for a haircut and coloring/highlights…read more This was not at all my first visit, but Sanela's, the owner, vision and mastery in coloring and cutting hair never seize to amaze me! I truly feel very special every time I leave. I always receive so many compliments after every visit! She always treats me with a professionalism and kindness. Thank you Sanela and staff for making my every visit and an unforgettable experience !

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.

I just went to Deep Blue Studio for the first time. Kali is new to the salon (but not the…read morebusiness), I loved everything about the experience. Kali listened, asked questions, and was understanding -I ended up with a great cut (I often leave a salon disappointed). I'm looking forward to my next appointment!

I've been here about 5 times, and since my initial haircut the service has steadily declined with…read moreeach visit. I had to come back the last time so Candice could fix my cut, clearly annoyed, and left me with a choppy bang-like piece that I ended up fixing elsewhere. Then this last visit I showed her a photo of what I wanted - a very blunt shoulder length bob. Pretty simple. I was there 20 minutes tops and wasn't shown the back with a mirror, and when I got home and looked with my own mirror, I found the cut was uneven, angled, and longer at the front. Sure it looked nice after being blow dried, and I typically play around with my hair afterwards to to be sure the cut flows nicely, but I felt uncomfortably rushed with her standing at the register waiting for me. The floor should also be swept between each client. That was definitely my last visit there.

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.

Not in Allston anymore!…read more I went here to donate my hair. Emily did a great job! She's really cool and since I usually don't go to hair salons, I might consider my next hair cut here.

canceled my appointment an hour before appointment time. after I dropped and dispersed my kids at…read moretheir grandparent house and started making my way there. My haircut is simple, easy, and fast. anyone could have taken 3 inches off and especially were I was coming in with it already washed and ready to go. I'd even asked if there was someone else there willing. Manager seemed very unimpressed with the efforts I made to be there on time and unsympathetic to my circumstances. maybe they figured they weren't gonna make bank off of a haircut, however I'm a great tipper. They canceled it because the hairstylist took on a color re-correction, but I'm such an easy cut I feel like they could have respected my time and effort to be there and cut while the color was processing. they simply didn't care for my business and thought a simple cut wasn't worth their time. Fortunately I did reach out to another salon and after I explained my circumstances they squeezed me in. They were apologetic for the other salons mistreatment and showed me wonderful customer service. I'm a simple haircut, but that doesn't mean you wouldn't make good money off of it. Believe me the hairstyle willing to fit me in and sympathize with the circumstance of being a mom of four will be tipped big time and have a loyal customer. this wasn't just a fail of the hairstylist Addie but the salon as a whole.

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.

I've been looking for a good hair salon to get my hair cut from since I moved to Boston 5 years…read moreago... and this is the first time I've been genuinely satisfied with the haircut! And the price was very reasonable - $65 which includes a complimentary hair wash, cut, and styling. My stylist's name was Shuper and he did a great job! I told him I just wanted a trim with some layers and he did exactly that.

Highly recommend!…read more This place did such a great job fixing my hair! It's never looked this good before. A previous salon had messed up on my hair and dyed it three different colors (UGH!). They had bleached the roots a different color and had toned it unevenly. I'm so glad MG hair was able to see me after the other salon had ruined my hair and was lucky enough to get a last minute amount. Eric was so careful and diligent. He made sure not to damage my hair since it had already been bleached by the hair stylist from another salon. All my friends are saying my hair looks like a celebrity's after Eric fixed it. I don't think I'll be going to any other salons cause MG Hair gave me such a stellar job. Bonus: they even have snacks while you're waiting!