SUPER cute and clean salon! I don't normally write reviews but felt the need to after a great experience here today. I stopped in to pick up a few products that I saw they carried and was met by Christina at the door. She was very friendly and seemed to know hair well...she offered a few good hair tips without being pushy at all! Thank you!! :) read more

I see Bex for my hair and she always does a perfect cut and listens to exactly what I describe. She is very easy to talk to and professional that it makes for such an enjoyable appointment. My boyfriend now goes to Bex too and he and I both agree it's the best haircut he's ever had! Love the look and vibe of the whole salon. Very welcoming! read more

I am commenting on how difficult it is to make an appointment at this salon. I spent over an hour talking to the receptionist, the owner, and sending emails with pictures of my hair. I recently moved from NY and simply wanted to keep the same color and style I currently have. They kept trying to book me for additional services. They try to make you come in for a "consultation", even if you don't want to change anything. I am so frustrated by how difficult it is to make an appointment at this salon. I just gave up and will try another local salon with better reviews. They lost a client who would have came back every 5 weeks for a cut and color. read more

Just moved to the area and went to Emily on a recommendation for a long overdue cut today. She was awesome. The entire staff was friendly and professional. Very clean salon with a unique decor. I loved my cut and blowout. Definitely will be returning as a regular customer. Also scheduled my child for a cut there next week! read more

LOVE IT! Recently moved to the area, and desperately needed to find a hair salon. Emily did my hair, and it is perfect! The atmosphere is super chic, and really fun. Christina and Emily would bounce ideas off of each other, and make sure that I had the best combination for my treated hair. Emily updated my look, transformed my stressed tresses, and I walked out feeling like a million bucks. I've been to the big city salons, and I've been to Philosophe. I can't wait for my next appointment. I was even able to book online, and got in next day. Over all just awesome! read more

They know what they are doing and they take care of thier clients and shop has such a great vibe

Philosophé holds as much talent as it does charm. Let's start with atmosphere; there are plain salons, there are pretty salons, and then there is Dedham's Funky Parisian Carnival of imagination & beauty: Philosophé. I really can't describe it any other way. Christina, the owner and master stylist, has created a place that takes you away from the world for a few hours. A carefully curated décor marrying vintage Paris with edgy mid-mod funk tickles all your senses as your eyes are being pulled around the space. While you are being serviced, you are offered delights such as tea in antique bone china teacups. I'll take it!There are magazines galore, but if you're more of a free-roaming techie, they've got iPads for you to search cuts, colors, trends or just keep you occupied while your color permeates. Even the bathroom is stunning, for real, I could hang out in there. Okay, and to the ultimate reason that I keep coming back to this place: Talent. I have tricky, fine hair and it's hard to create the illusion of fullness. Christina spends time getting to know you and your hair. I can spit out nonsensical sentence fragments of what I want (I think last time all I said was: Madewell Catalogue model... Whoops) but the artist in Christina is able to translate any ideas into something beautiful. She gives me beautiful cuts & colors and makes sure I know how to style it myself. I followed this salon from Norwood to Dedham and if they decide to relocate to Scandinavia, well I've always wanted a reason to wear wooden shoes. Great place, great staff! read more

I'm really not one for writing reviews, but Philosephe is SO deserving! It was a terrible week for my hair after 1 horrific color, followed by a bad color correction by another salon. I called Philosophe (who was recommended by a friend) in serious distress. Not only did they understand my situation, but they took me right away & said they wouldn't let me leave there hating my hair. Danica took her time to look at my hair, talk about what my end goal was and explained how she would get me there. Honestly, the talent is so real! I couldn't have had a better turnout. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I left loving my hair and will not be going elsewhere ever again. All of the girls in the salon were welcoming, professional, relatable & have AMAZING HAIR! Philosophe is truly a GEM. read more

I started going to Christina this summer to get my eyebrows threaded, and no joke she works miracles. My skin was burned the first time I waxed my eyebrows, so I've been left with a weird patch ever since. However, after a summer of consistent threading with Christina, it's starting to grow back! I also ended up getting a great relaxer for my hair done by one of the stylists Monica. All of the staff here is so fun and kind--it honestly feels like a day with the girls whenever I'm in for an appointment! read more

I am new to the area and decided to try this place for a hair cut. Christina took care of me, I have to say, she's an artist and have a great personality. Not only I got a fantastic hair cut but also the atmosphere in the salon is very pleasant with a very unique deco. I recommend to try it! read more

PHILOSOPHE is gem! A diamond in the ruff (pun intended) with a city vibe. Sophie is the salon's mascot and she is so cute and greets you as soon as you walk in. The service is exceptional and the staff is very knowledgeable. They don't just make you feel and look great but they also explain to you the best way to maintain your hair and which products to use. From my personal experience PHILOSOPHE is all about the client and conusmer. They will do whatever it takes to make sure you are happy and confident in your new look. Highly recommend! read more

Neli is absolutely amazing. I came to her with my hair needing some serious TLC. Not only was my hair dyed red previously, it was very dry and damaged. She was extremely patient and very sweet and made the entire experience overall wonderful. She is also extremely talented in what she does. She brought my hair from red to a multi colored job that resembles a sunset. I would 100% highly recommend her to absolutely anyone and I cannot wait to go back and have her work her magic on my hair! She is very multi dimensional in not only that her work is amazing but she made my entire experience amazing. I can't say enough good things about Neli. I now love my hair I'm extremely pleased with it and the service I got and now it's so healthy which I'm very happy about also. Everyone go see Neli for your hair! read more

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After a tireless search for a new salon to go to, I have finally found my place! Monica is an absolute miracle worker, and I don't think my hair has ever looked better. This little salon is adorable with a friendly, funny, hardworking staff. Typically, I dread getting my hair done (I have so much!), but I am already so excited to go back. Thanks, ladies! read more

I recently came in from out of state for a wedding and wanted to get my hair done. I had made an appointment early on because I wasn't sure how busy they would be but it was simple and easily done online. They sent me a reminder email and text a week before my appointment as well. The day of the wedding I found that I had less time to get ready than I had anticipated and they were able to take me early with no issue. The staff are super friendly and welcoming and the service was great. My hair looked fantastic and it held up all night. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a great hair salon. read more

I am so happy that I found Philosophe! From my initial call and welcome from Christina, to my amazing consult and lovely cut with Bex, I left feeling heard, understood and extremely well taken care of. Thank you, Philosophe for your professionalism, expertise and kindness. Can't wait for my next appointment! read more

This place is such a gem. After a hair mishap with my regular colorist, I scheduled an emergency appointment with Zoe. She definitely seemed to know the right questions to ask and I put a lot of trust in her for the final product. I'm so unbelievably happy with how my hair came out, I have been getting many compliments since I walked out of the salon. read more

The best haircut I have gotten since living in the Boston area. Christina explains what she is doing and why so that you can get to know your hair and better care for it. It was really helpful in allowing me to better reproduce the styling she did, which I have never been able to do with other stylists. It took the mystery out of good hair. read more

Just left the salon and Emily absolutely made me feel sexy, cute, and young! I'm a difficult, discerning blonde with color that's hard to master and literally a 2 second consultation yielded an amazing result! Husband gives 10/10! Great products! Owner seems amazing and does awesome eyebrow threading! Every color left looking great! Will return especially to listen to great playlist! read more

I love this place! Christina, the owner, is amazing. This is not your average hair salon. The owner and her staff are so creative, and their attention to detail and style is as evident in the decor as it is in their personalize service. Christina is a master stylist. She really spends time to figure out what you want in a hair cut and then can translate that look, no matter your hair type. If you are looking for a quick generic boring hair cut this place may not be for you, but if you are looking for a salon that offers personalized style in a funky and fun atmosphere... this is the place! Seriously, if you live near by this should be your neighbor salon. read more

Christina has been my stylist for three years. She is fantastic--better than any stylist I had in New York. More important, I leave knowing exactly what I have to do to reproduce the look. Her staff and other stylists are also wonderful. And I especially like that she's continuously educating herself and them on new techniques and trends to give me an even more phenomenal cut. She's amazing. read more

I'm *so* happy I found this place. I moved to Dedham about 1.5 years ago, but was still traveling to downtown Boston to go to my fav spot. That was becoming less and less realistic. On a whim (and bc of good reviews) I gave this place a shot. Nelly gave an amazing wash and great cut. Was super impressed with how well she knew her products, and was happy with their selection. (I'm not a product-head, but also don't like chemical laden stuff. They had a variety of options at different price points for me to try.) While getting my relatively basic cut (which is exactly what I asked for), I watched Christina give an amazing cut to a gentleman a few seats over... a head turning cut if you saw this guy on the streets. I will definitely make this my regular spot. Maybe next time I'll even be more adventurous. read more

I have never been so disappointed in a beauty experience before. I went in May for my prom hair and make-up, and had to hold back the tears as I looked at myself in the mirror. Christina disregarded all of my wants and needs. This was supposed to be my night, yet I spent the majority of it crying because of the way I looked. Emily did my makeup, and also disregarded my wants. Although this was several months ago, it still bothers to me to this day. It pains me to see 5 star reviews when Philosophe simply does not deserve it. I was also overcharged as I checked the prices online, yet was charged more at the register. I am allergic to dogs, yet no even took my health into consideration. Once again, I want to emphasize the sadness and pain I experienced. My prom night was ruined. I spent $135 to have to redo my hair and makeup several times. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!!!!!! read more

Had such an incredible experience. I had the pleasure of having Neli as a stylist, she was so sweet and professional, you could really tell she has a passion for doing hair/ making people feel beautiful. She did an unbelievable job!!! She gave me a wonderful new cut & fabulous color! I already can't wait to go back! Book with her!!! read more

I got my hair done last week at philosophe and I am so pleased with the experience! Not only is the salon adorable, the staff was so cool and pleasant to be around. I loved the decor and enjoyed sipping on the green tea while I read a magazine on one of the nooks they had on their table. The color they used on my hair was amazing - I went darker and the brown they used was so rich. The cut is exactly what I wanted. I also really liked how my stylist (Christina) also has a goal for my hair. Lovely experience and I will be back! :-) read more

Such a great first experience here! Christina was so friendly and my eyebrows were on point! So good. Terrence did my hair and did such a fabulous job! I'm so nervous about having new people do my hair but he totally got what I wanted and nailed it. Would absolutely recommend this place! read more

My new salon! I've been going to the same stylist for 20 years but circumstances made it necessary for me to get my hair cut elsewhere. I found Philosophe on Yelp. First of all, the salon is so cute and everyone there is so sweet & kind! They gave me the exact haircut that I've wanted for years that no one else would do. I love it! This will be my salon for many years to come & I'm just delighted that I found this gem! read more

I never write reviews, but had to for Philosophe!! Christina is welcoming, sweet and helpful the moment you walk through the door. I was looking to get some subtle natural highlights for my upcoming wedding, but was nervous since I've only done highlights one other time to my hair. Emily did an amazing job and I love the caramel balayage on my dark brown hair!! I've found my go to place for cuts and color and the salon's decor/style is an added bonus!! read more

Best haircut I have had in a while. I needed an emergency cut before I left on a trip, and they got me in within 2 hours! That alone was amazing, but the haircut blew me out of the water. They washed it, cut it, and styled it in the most attractive way. 6/5 stars. read more

I had Debbie and she gave me the best experience at Philosophe today! Started with a "hair facial" which was amazing, then a cut and style which was better than any other I've had before. She also talked me through just exactly how to style my hair in different ways and showed me exactly what to do to make it look fabulous. Thank you thank you thank you!!! read more

Stopped in to have Neli shape my eyebrows with eyebrow threading. She is delightful, warm, and very attentive and precise. Shestopped to let me take a look before she finished, so I had a chance to make any comments or requests before she finished, and she was more than willing to back in one hair at a time to make it perfect, and to avoid taking too much off one area. My brows are a bit sparse in some spots and fuller in others, and they've gotten harder to grow out and fill in as I've gotten older (ugh, middle age!) so I put off getting my brows done as I am always worried that someone threading them in a hurry or too aggressive would make them look uneven, harsh, or over-plucked. After starting from a not-great looking set of brows which had been long left on their own, I ended up with great brows, and a natural-looking, soft but elegant, arch. Neli was very observant about where my brows were thicker and where they were thinner, since it started out different on my left vs. right brow so she helped balance them without thinning them out or making any bald spots or harsh angles. Her technique was gentle and careful. I did not have any red skin or pain. She was careful at every step to make sure that I got what I wanted and that it looked pretty and symmetrical. I liked her attention to detail and that I wasn't whisked through there in a hurry (like I've had done at some threading-only shops) even though she was fully booked for the day with hair appointments. The salon itself was small and quirky, it reminded me of little shops in Soho in NYC. The receptionist was friendly. There is plenty of street parking (unmetered). It's in a residential and small village-ish neighborhood of Dedham with a few other small shops, not the big crowded commercial strip but convenient to get to that part of Dedham also, it took me 15 minutes from Needham. Overall it was a good experience. If I can't get in to my regular hair stylist, I would also likely try this salon. read more

Absolutely wonderful service, welcoming atmosphere, and great results! I am very nervous about trying new places for hair and eyebrows b/c of how many bad experiences I've had over the years. I am also a NYC transplant and have high expectations (admittedly so) when it comes to my salon experience. I am very happy I gave this place a chance. I started out with eyebrows; even though I was somewhat hesitant b/c I haven't had my brows threaded in over 10 yrs. Christine, the owner, does them herself and she is fantastic. She pays attention to what I like, don't like, and my gripes with my shape. She worked her magic and gives very honest feedback about how to achieve the best frame for my face. My brows have grown in wonderfully and have nestled in nicely. I had a bayalage done with Danica; she was not only incredibly personable and approachable (didn't have that air of arrogance I feel like so many stylists have). She took time to really understand what I was looking for, had pictures to help narrow colors down, and best of all, she didn't take forever! I have had many styles over the years and I have always needed to set 3-4 hours at the salon to the side b/c stylists would take forever in doing my hair (I do not have long hair), or they would start new clients in between my color setting without really taking time into consideration. In the end I was really happy with my color and cut and was out of there in less than 2 hours. I will definitely be coming back for coloring as well as my usual brow routine. Oh, and the shop pupper mascot isn't a bad perk either! read more