NEW LOCATION, NEW NAME, SAME GREAT PEOPLE! I've been getting my hair cut here since ~2001 (guy), so of course I followed them to their brand new digs. No longer called "MK Hair Studio", they are now "Studio 3" (because it used to be an event space for the restaurant next door). It is a much bigger, quite attractive salon space now. Easy to find, just look for the giant Julia Child mural on a Monolith out front on the sidewalk of Broad Canal Way, just down from Cafe Luna on the same side of the street. You may see a sidewalk sign on the corner directing you to another business, but that is a barber shop of the other side of the street (don't go there lol!). Your GPS may give the wrong location for the salon, so just remember it is on the first block of Broad Canal Way, just past where it runs into 3rd Street (again, look for Cafe Luna on the corner and then Julia Child). As far as parking, not quite as good a deal as the old OKS location (that was $5 for $35 3 hour parking), they now charge $10 for 4 hours parking which would normally cost at least $32 (I stayed less than 3, so can't confirm the time limit and they didn't seem 100% sure). Which is nice if you also want to get lunch at Shy Bird nearby (excellent fried chicken sandwiches and smash burgers). No chaser tickets now, they validate via computer at the end of your appointment The parking lot is the "350 Kendall Garage", but don't use that in your GPS. Entering 302 Kendall St, Cambridge, MA 02142 in Apple Maps gives me the actual entrance to the spacious underground garage which is behind Studio 3 on the next street over intersecting with 3rd St (so come down 3rd and turn on Kendall St and it will be on your right). You'll then have to walk a couple of blocks to get to Studio 3. There is some confusing construction, so pull a map up on your smartphone. When you enter the garage building on the way out, bypass the ground floor office and put your validated ticket into the machine next to the office and pay by credit card. ***The trick I learned is to remove your credit card very slowly, or it won't take it.*** read more

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Great service, talented hairdressers and pleasant experience! Been using them for many years.

Just moved to Cambridge and was looking for a hair stylist that was within walking distance. Made an appointment by making a phone call. Michelle cut my hair exactly how I wanted it and was very thorough. I think this was probably my best haircut ever. It's also a decent price! Couldn't recommend her enough. read more

Studio 3 - Hair Salons Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Ashlee and Tammy are amazing. My sons (25 and 30) go to them and my son lives in Seattle but waits til he's home to get his hair cut. I have been going for years and love them. I cannot recommend them highly enough! This is a collaborative, supportive environment that ensures you get the best haircut and the best recommendations. read more

Tammy, the owner, is very professional and goes out of her way to make you feel comfortable. The vibe in the studio is friendly, fun and humorous. I always go in and Tammy knows exactly what to do with my hair. I get a balayage treatment, highlights & low lights. If you're looking for a hair salon that feels similar to your favorite restaurant or bar- consistent, friendly and fun. (Think 'Cheers' but hair salon.) You should definitely pay a visit to MK hair studio. read more

I have called this place 5 times over 2 weeks and put in a request online. I get their voicemail every time and have left messages. After my 5th try (all within working hours) I'm over it and will not be returning. I'm not sure if they've closed, are on break, or simply don't care about bringing in customers. I had a wonderful first haircut with you but you clearly don't care about your customers. read more

first time going to MK the Hair studio! excellent service, great haircuts so glad daughter and I went !!

The stylist chopped about three times as much hair off than we agreed. 4 vs. 12 inches. I will have shorter hair than I wanted for a long time... I love my hair when it's long but it takes a long time to carefully grow healthy length. I wish the stylist had been more careful to cut how we agreed, and it didn't seem like she really paid attention the whole time. The haircut ended up looking okay in general, but it is uneven--not a high quality haircut. I don't recommend this place. It was a bad experience overall read more

We were SO glad we found Ashlee. Seriously, just book her now. We originally found her for our wedding, and she did both mine and my fiancee's hair (two brides). She was incredibly easy to work with; we gave her a couple of photos and some thoughts during the trial, and she brought it to life better than we had even envisioned. Additionally, day-of I asked for some tweaks to my hair style - and again, Ashlee delivered flawlessly. We could not have been happier or more confident with the results. She has a real eye and talent for hair and has now become our go-to regular hair-cutter as well! read more

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I went to this place because of good reviews... That was a mistake. I do want to say that the hairstylist was a total sweetheart and I really wanted it to work out. All I needed was a bang trim. I have straight bangs, so it's simple. I showed the hairdresser what to do via pictures, explained it explicitly and she did the opposite of what I said and I look like a boy now... I do not recommend if you're going for a bang trim. read more

Tammy has done my hair for 4 years and I won't let anyone else touch it. I've sent dozens of friends and strangers to her, and they've all been thrilled with her work. She is so thorough that people will think your hair has just been styled as it grows out. I have curly/straight hair, so a friend recommended Tammy and I'm so thankful! The idea of ever living in another city and not having Tammy do my hair is scary! Oh and not to mention she is WAY under priced for the quality of service in the Boston area. -------------- Update: my fears came true when I moved to Houston in 2012-2013. I never found someone who could cut my hair as well as Tammy. I'm SOOO glad I moved back to Boston and can reclaim my stylist. She really does great work and is super fun to be around. read more

Thank goodness I found out about MK studio through a client. It was the best decision I ever made to come here. The staff are incredibly warm, inviting and I feel like I'm part of their family now. Ashlee and Tammy are very diligent about their work and refuse to let you leave the chair until everything looks perfect. I have been a loyal customer now for over 2.5 years and they are always consistent. I swear by Ashlee for all my color, cut and fabulous bangs! It's more than just getting your haircut. They have customer service to boot and genuinely care about you as a PERSON. Not just a customer. Thank you so much MK HAIR STUDIO! read more

The price of a women's haircut was phenomenal and the staff were lovely, checking in with me throughout the process. I enjoyed my experience at this hair studio and felt very well taken care of. read more

I'm a terrible hair client. I've dyed, cut, and rarely styled my hair. Nonetheless, Ashlee was happy to give me the long bob I was looking for, with maintenance tips and plans for future steps to get my hair to where I want it to be. The whole salon felt very friendly and comfortable. The location is pretty unbeatable too for a lunch appointment. I'll definitely be returning. Do note that it's cash only, and the price list is being updated, so you should ask prices ahead of time and bring cash. There is an atm nearby, so at least that helps. read more

Studio 3 - Long bob. - Hair Salons Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

THIS PLACE IS A SCAM AND SKETCHY AS F. I called ahead to get a quote for a balayage and they said $300 - which is high but I said okay and made an appointment. I liked the way her hair looked, however when it came time to pay, the stylist charged me $650. Yes, SIX HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS, for a simple balayage treatment. THEN, she expected a tip on top of that. OH and the plot thickens.... The stylist said the salon did not accept credit card, it only accepted venmo or cash. As a result I could not get a receipt so when I went back to fight it and speak with the manager, there was "no proof" of my transaction. DO NOT GO. THEY WILL LITERALLY SCAM YOU. read more

I don't write a lot of reviews but this one is well deserved. I haven't lived in the city long and was looking for a good quality salon that felt comfortable and relaxing . Tammy is an expert and gave a superior color and cut. Will continue to be a repeat customer ! Thank you ! read more

Ashlee is amazing! I got my hair cut by her and she did a great job, I can't wait to go back. The staff are so incredibly nice and fun, I had a great time! I normally get pretty nervous going to new places to get my hair done, but I had a great experience. The prices are extremely fair here too! Highly recommend. read more

I'm a redhead. No one understands how to give a natural redhead a color boost. (single wash to get it looking fresh and fun - my red hair freaks out in the sun and looks brassy) ...Tammy gets it. I was clear what I wanted and spoke up when we first started figuring out colors and styles. Tammy listened. This is a reasonably priced convenient salon. I won't go anywhere else. read more

Fantastic work every time for a really fair & reasonable price. I love how simple and bright the salon is with its wall of windows; so many places in Boston/Camb try way too hard with their decor and I don't need to pay for that ;) Plus Tammy (and Ashley!) are both really fun to boot. A true Cambridge gem. read more

Studio 3 - Tammy worked her magic!!! - Hair Salons Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I went here for a hair trim and highlights. I was a bit nervous since it was my first time trying out this studio and it's my hair (I haven't found a great hair stylist I could trust my hair with in Boston for pay few years). My hair had split ends and was feeling dead at the end. I have thick and long hair and just needed a little bit TLC for it to bounce back. Everytime I went to a stylist I felt they never got my requirements right for it to be just a trim and a little bit of shape instead of cutting a whole chunk (I like to keep it long as possible). Ashley got exactly what I wanted. She mentioned straight how much I would need to cut to get rid of the split ends but also saw how much I wanted to keep it long as well. I asked for highlights ( but more from the lower end like balayage -didnt know that term) which she also checked how deep /bright and wanted. After 2 n half hours of the best ever treatment, my hair never felt better! I would highly recommend you to go here. She made my day with hair feeling gorgeous after a long time! All without burning a hold in the pocket! read more

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I was really happy with my haircut and good to know they they accept Venmo payments! The price range was also reasonable, and the stylist was really sweet. read more

This was my first time at MK Hair Salon and I am in love with their service. Ashley is a real artist and so much fun! I am an Indian with waist length hair and I wanted to try something different for a change. A shorter shoulder length style framing my face and Ashley gave me exactly that! My family and friends loved it. I would definitely go back in future. Amazing service and wonderful personalities and absolutely reasonable rates! read more

I have been going to Tammy for about 4 years now, and she does a fantastic job every time, for much, much less than one might pay on a more fashionable street. I go here for cuts ($30) and chemical straightening (my first foray into high-maintenance hair styling- $100) . I have thick, somewhat-kinky-but-not-curly hair, and after years of hairdressers who didn't bother to look at it before soaking it and cutting it as if it were normal hair, I was thrilled to walk into an unpretentious neighborhood salon and have Tammy listen to me explain my hair "problems" and figure out how to solve them. These are not stylists imposing their agenda on you, nor are they opinion-less hairdressers that will do whatever you ask if they know it won't work. Were I to move away from Cambridge, I would probably schedule hair appointments at MK any time I visited the area. read more

Tammy is the best! I have been going to her for almost 6 years now and she always does an awesome job with my hair, which is curly/thick. I go here for cuts only and it is definitely very reasonably priced. And as others have mentioned, Tammy is fun to talk to and makes the whole experience enjoyable! read more

I called out of the blue wondering if there was any chance I could get seen for a walk-in on the day leading up to a holiday weekend. I was in the chair 20 minutes later and walked out with a great cut at a reasonable price. Would recommend :) read more

Tammy is amazing! My hair is pretty easy to cut but she did such a great job. It turned out perfectly layered. My blowout after was perfect. I will be back! read more

I have been going to Tammy now for about 2 years and she is the most predicable person who cut my hair ever since I do get my hiar cut. I never have to say anything, Tammy just starts cutting and it always looks as good as last time. It also doesn't require the usual week of adjustment. In addition to her qualities as a hair dresser, Tammy is alos wicked funny and authentic. I always enjoy going there...Recommend. read more

You wouldn't know it from walking past it, or looking in it, but this salon has given me the best haircuts that I have ever had. The ladies there know hair. I have VERY thick hair that is of mixed consistency, and it's difficult for me to find stylists who will actually look at my hair and truthfully tell me whether a haircut will work for my hair or not. It always looks good the next day, too! I have never had my hair colored there, but one of my friends gets highlights and colorings done frequently, and it always looks great. Better yet, the price is right! For my tons of hair, it's only $30. This is not a chi-chi place with trite hip-looking stylists, but these ladies know hair and won't charge you up the a** for their services. read more

Tammy is outstanding not only as a person but also in what she is doing. She has been my hairdresser/stylist since 2008. For family reasons, I had to move to Switzerland for four years and I couldn't wait to get back to her. Going to a hairdresser is for me like going to a checkup with an OBGYN or the dentist. I hate it. However, she knows what she is doing and she is brilliant at it. I don't let anyone else touch my hair again. Thank YOU Tammy for the amazing jobs you do! read more

I came in here a month or two ago to get highlights and a trim. I have always been loyal to my hair dresser back home and searched for nearly a decade for a stylist up in Boston who does as good as a job. Tammy actually did a better job and charged a fraction of the price! I received so many compliments about my hair, I will definitely be back ASAP! read more

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE MK HAIR STUDIO!!!!! I've had my hair done by Tammy and Ashley and both are terrific. I love going to get my hair done because I know it's going to be a pleasant experience because I get to converse with the other hairdressers and I always leave with a smile. Ashley has been doing my hair for a while now, I don't even have to tell her what I want because she knows my hair and what I like. Both are extremely perceptive and that's why I love going there, I wouldn't trust anyone else with my hair! If you haven't checked out MK Hair Studios then I suggest you put it on your To-Do list, you won't be sorry1 read more

Wonderful experience! The cut Tammy gave me was amazing and exactly the long, layered look I was asking for. She was super easy to talk to and the entire appointment was fun and quick. The price was excellent compared to other salons I was looking at in the area. I look forward to coming back! read more

Ashlee is fantastic! She gave me a great bob cut. Also, she is great with blonde highlights. It looks so natural and perfect for summer. She is super personable and easy to talk to as well. I would highly recommend her. I really liked the studio and it is in a great location. read more

My first and only visit to this business was to stop in and get my bangs trimmed. I nicely explained to the hair stylist (who I took to be the older proprietor) how I would like them done, because the last time I had them trimmed I wasn't happy with the way they grew in. She proceeded to ignore me and the moment she snipped her scissors I knew I had made a mistake. Not only did her hands (which were close to my face) smell like cigarettes, my bangs ended up incredibly uneven, with weird short layers on top, and she didn't even cut sections of them. I spent more time at home trying to correct her mistakes than she spent on trimming them in the first place. Because it was fairly dim in the shop, and she didn't finish blow-drying my hair so I could see how uneven the cut was, I didn't complain at the time. I am certainly not going back to get someone else to try and fix them. I am happy that it only cost $5, very sad that I tipped her $5 (I was in a generous holiday mood I guess). I'm almost embarrassed to go out because my bangs look terrible. I do not recommend going here under any circumstances. read more

Ashlee did an amazing job - I have fine awful hair that I hadn't had cut in a year. She really listened to what I wanted and gave me a fantastic cut and color that looks great on me. Everyone at the studio is very friendly and their pricing is quite reasonable. Highly recommend. read more

I've been here a few times to get my haircut by Tammy. She does a pretty good job with the cut, but is really rough with the wash and blow dry part. Be prepared for a lot of tugging on your hair and red scalp! At least your hair will look good at the end. There are always a few other girls in there just hanging out and not really doing anything, I'm not sure why they're there, but they're a little distracting. Don't forget to bring cash cause they don't take credit cards. read more

Tammy is the best!!! My hair was terrible when I first came to her (I'm talking awkward bang status) but she has done wonders to my hair over the years!! She kills it so much so that not only do a bunch of my girl friends go to her but now my husband even goes to her! It'd be a mistake not to check her out. read more

I just got my hair cut by Tammy and it was the best haircut I've ever had. I have wavy, tangly hair and it can get quite frumpy at times. Tammy had a vision for my hair and gave me a bunch of awesome layers so that my wavy hair actually has a structure and looks styled with no effort. Everyone has been giving me so many complements, whereas before no one seemed to notice my haircuts. And she was super personable. I had such a wonderful experience, you should definitely check this place out! read more

I work in Kendall Square, and it was conveniently located for me. They did a good job with my fairly straightforward haircut and layering. I have VERY thick hair. Its a tiny little place, not so glamourous (nor snotty). People were nice. However, if you are super tender-headed, beware, the woman did alot of yanking & pulling to wash & style!. I was ok with it though lol. Also, cash or check only, I'm glad I happened to have my checkbook with me. Reasonably priced. I'd give it a try if you are local. I may discover how they are at eyebrow waxing one of these days. read more

Great hair cut and highlights with Ashley at a reasonable price! Paid less than $150 with a tip. I have found cheaper, but they were definitely cheaper for a reason. It's by far worth the extra $20-40 for an actual straight, well styled hair cut and beautiful highlights. A keeper! read more