My first cut at Philosophe was yesterday with a junior stylist, Brooke Robichaud. She was terrific. I am so pleased with my cut. Brooke took the time to talk with me about my hair before shampooing - this is always appreciated! We talked about how I like to style my hair and the products that I like to use. We agreed on a style and cut before going to shampoo. As a first time customer, I was treated to a detox shampoo, which was really great as I use a lot of products in styling, and it was great to get off build up of products. The results are terrific. I am very pleased with my cut and styling, and I'm kicking myself for going into Boston for cuts when Philosophe is practically in my back yard. Last note... the salon is beautiful! From the street, it looks like a ho-hum street front salon. It's not. It is gorgeous inside, and I felt very pampered in the process, which, for me, is part of the experience. Well done, ladies! Finally, a super shout out to Brooke. A wonderful young lady with a fantastic career ahead of her. Junior Stylist? She is beyond her years in skills. Brava! read more

I had a lovely appointment with Alex. Everyone was super sweet and it truly felt like a self care day for me. Alex was very friendly and knowledgeable. She truly just wants you to feel like the best version of yourself. She did that for me! Excited to make this my new salon. ‍ read more

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I saw Caitlin for a haircut yesterday! I went in with pictures, ideas, and thoughts on what I wanted to get for a cut. She took all that information and gave me a great cut. I went from pretty long hair to VERY short hair in a matter of minutes. It is hard to walk in a trust a total stranger to make that happen for you. But, the experience at Philosophe and with Caitlin was excellent. Everyone in the salon was kind, the vibe is great, and I would recommend highly if you're looking for a new place to get a cut! Thank you to Caitlin! read more

I have been to many salons in my life in the Boston/suburban area. Philosophe and Betsy are definitely the best that I have ever had. It is amazing how talented Betsy is. The shop uses good products and they help you to know what products are recommended for home use. read more

This place has good reviews for a reason! I have thick, curlyish hair that's been butchered too many times. Picking a new salon or stylist is scary but after leaving my first appointment I am SO glad I came here! Christina is a special human being who is definitely a master of her art. Her passion and skill is obvious and even if you don't go to her, she's present and hands on with all her stylists so you can be sure you'll leave looking perfect. she's She gave my unruly locks one or the best cuts it's ever had and it was also my favorite salon experience to date. Every single person I encountered was warm and friendly and the interior of the salon is gorgeous and comfortable. No matter who you are or what you need- go to Philosophe! read more

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I just moved to West Roxbury and was in need of a new salon. I turned to Yelp and was so happy to have found Philosophe! This is an adorable salon with high quality and professional staff. I was greeted at the door with a big smile, was served a delicious chai latte, and my stylist, Laurina, was excellent. She was very knowledgeable about how the hard water in West Roxbury and Dedham impacts hair, especially blonde hair. She gave good recommendations and I trusted her suggestions for my cut. I will definitely be returning for maintenance cuts and highlights! read more

Was excited to try this cute salon for my first post-COVID cut. Stylist didn't listen and lobbed off 5 inches of my hair when I asked for a "trim because I'm getting married." She also didn't add layers or angles, which we talked about at length during my appointment. 2 stars because she fixed it for free after I complained, which meant cutting even more hair. She blamed me, of course. Her explanation was she "thought I was ready".....for what I'm not sure. Owner is apparently an anti-masker based on some Instagram stories I've seen recently. Unfollowing, never going back. Thanks for ruining two years of hair growth for my wedding in five minutes. read more

Danika does my hair & spends time cutting, styling, shampooing, and drying my hair until it's perfect! The eyebrow threading is awesome, too! Don't be afraid if you're a man and need your eyebrows shaped. They make them look natural. I highly recommend this salon! read more

This is the best hair salon! Great atmosphere! Karissa does a great job! I'll never go anywhere else! read more

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I NEVER write reviews, mostly because I forget BUT I can't forget this one!!! From the moment I walked in this sweet, funky gem of a salon I knew the vibe was just what I was looking for. First, just feeling comfortable is so important to me. I like to feel "at home" in the place I'm going to be visiting a lot for a simple trim touch up to full on color, eyebrow threading and sometimes makeup. Christina, the owner is rocking it. She has created her business with her sweet, funny and kind personality. Not to mention her expertise, immense knowledge and confidence! I booked with Emily for my first session AND she rocked it!!! I was in a slump and really hadn't taken much time for myself but she not only cut and colored my hair with expertise, she made me feel like a new person. I have since been back for a shorter cut and Emily had already been thinking about what we might do.....she is so passionate and talented!!! I trust her so much I'm like, I don't know...what do you think we should do....it's fun! Life's too short! Christina threaded my eyebrows like it was second nature to her ( I always had them waxed but never again ) they were perfect. Last but not least, Sophie the sweetest dog princess lights up my day! I love seeing her and what cute outfit she'll be wearing next! LOVE. THIS. PLACE read more

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EXTREMELY over priced!! I paid $90 for a haircut with tip and nobody believed me, it's NOT worth it. The salon is cute and a small business who is making their money back on all the fancy decor they have in the shop. I did not see a "master stylist". I made a last minute appointment as they were closing and the level of stylist was never discussed, only that one person was "available". It was very apparent the stylist was pretty young from her style and personality. A "master" stylist would have been more experienced in listening, they chopped off hair I asked them to specifically leave alone. Do not waste your time, poor customer service was right. read more

Philosophe Salon is an amazingly enchanted little spot in Dedham. Christina and Anna are both super talented and creative stylists and offer a wide range of services from hair cuts to color and even threading! The whimsical and comfortable setting of the salon makes you feel at home. I've been a client of Anna's for years and saw her last week for a much needed updated look and I couldn't be happier with the results. Anna transformed my drab over grown look into a fresh, bright and perfect cut for my busy life. I would highly recommend Philosophe to anyone looking for a warm and inviting place to get the best look of you life! Call them today, you will not be disappointed!!! read more

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Just moved to Dedham and went to Philosophe for a cut and color with Alexa. She was kind, helpful, and skilled. I'm new to hair color, so she walked me through the process and listened to my goals and apprehensions. She gave me exactly what I wanted: beautiful & natural honey-colored highlights and a layered trim. I also took my six year old daughter to Alexa for a quick cut. Alexa was kind and gentle and my daughter had a wonderful time. The space is beautiful and calming. Two excellent experiences and another appointment booked. Highly recommend. read more

I love this place!!! I see Betsy and have always been happy with my haircut. She's always extremely welcoming and listens to everything I say I want. She will make sure I'm happy with the cut after. She also referred me to Lex for my daughters haircut. We love her equally!!! My daughter loves going there and feels like she's being pampered!!! Highly recommend read more

I love going to Philosophe! I always refer friends and family there, too! Betsy and Lex were fantastic at my most recent visit. They are both so knowledgeable, friendly, and helped me look my best at an event I had. Can't wait to go back for my next appointment!! read more

I am 9 months pregnant and was told by my doc that I needed to go in for an unplanned and immediate ultrasound which conflicted with my hair appointment. When I called the salon I explained the situation and asked if I could reschedule or move my appointment - the owner told me she HAD to charge me 100% of $200+ service I would have had that day. She immediately tried to justify this by saying "its just business" and "everyone has things going on". When I pushed back a bit she said "well I mean I guess I can do 50% of the service - but we are really doing you a favor here." I fully expected a fee for canceling today's appointment and would have been ok with paying a % and my intent was to rebook ASAP, as I have been a customer of theirs for almost a year. But to be made to feel bad for THEM because they were being "put out" by only charging me 50% of the service - when I am having an unexpected pregnancy related appointment - is in my opinion not a great way to do business and needless to say I will not be a client of theirs in the future. read more

I saw Bex for a balayage and cut a few months ago on my short curly hair. Ultimately the styled end result was beautiful, the color was great but the cut not totally what I asked for. Overall salon service and staff and atmosphere was very relaxed, chic but not stuffy, and friendly. I always wear my wavy/curly hair natural (no heat, very little product) and was/am trying to keep it healthy. I immediately told her this and before I could even finish my sentence she took a flat iron to it. She did offer to stop, but suggested it would be better to have it straight for color application. I get that, but I have gone to other salons that keep it curly for coloring so they know how it'll look when it's in its natural curly state! The color ended up being gorgeous and she was very informative on how coloring and Toning works, showed me examples of her past work, and explained the products. The cut was also gorgeous... for someone who wears their hair straight. She blow dried it straight before cutting, thinned it a lot (which did bad things for my curls) and it looked great styled but I had to keep requesting layers. Once I washed and styled it myself, it didn't quite work. Overall I appreciate her talent and time taken to teach and consult me about color, just wish she did the same for the cut and using heat tools. I'd definitely recommend this salon (and Bex) to others, but I think I'm going to try and find a curly hair specialist for my next cut :) read more

Woman owned business with the most knowledgeable and caring staff. Christina is a talented artist and masterful leader who brings out the best in all her stylists. They have top of the line products that are also 'clean' of chemicals and environmentally conscious. From the decor to the treatment this is the best couple of hours I gift myself from time to time. They also take covid precautions seriously. Temperature checks, masked staff and guests, separated stations, decreased capacity. Go for a haircut or color or blow dry and you won't regret it! read more

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I just moved to the area and was looking for a new hair dresser and quite frankly needed an emotional pick me up. Based on the good reviews and on a whim I decided to schedule a haircut and to boot, the place is hop, skip and a jump from my house. The ladies here are quite special, they are welcoming and non-pretentious. I immediately felt comfortable after shortly arriving. And my haircut came out fabulous and I was so happy that I came back later to get my hair colored. Love how the owner caters to your needs, is soo nice and my hairdresser listened to what I wanted from my experience and gave me the color I wanted. Very happy with the cut and color and will be back!!!!! read more

Danica did a great job helping me with my disaster hair. I had awful roots and she knew exactly what to do. We added a shadow root to help blend my hair naturally. When I first walked in and sat down a nice gentleman (with awesome hair) brought me a glass of water and said welcome, with my name. He already knew who I was! The owner was so sweet, and introduced herself to me, so did the other stylist nearby. The decor inside is very beautiful, and they offer lines of product for everyone, including organic/green conscious people. I will definitely be in again! Thanks so much read more

This was a complete waste of time. Had a 1p appt for an eyebrow threading. Waited 30 minutes to watch the technician up sell her prior client on products, clean out her dirty brushes and towels, and disappear. Bought the products I put aside and left. The salesgirl apologized, but the complete disdain from the "eyebrow artist' was simply too much. And, when you call me to apologize but mention several times that it's the holiday season....well, that's not working for me. I left work to come there, and you couldn't be bothered. Never again, Philosophe. read more

Emily is a miracle worker. I came to Philosophe having had two consecutive bad experiences at different hair salons--one bad color job, and one bad cut--so I was not feeling good about how my hair was looking. I was looking for a salon in the area that paid attention to detail and listened to their customers, and that is exactly what I got at Philosophe. The salon is meticulously decorated, but in a way that makes you feel comfortable (complete with an adorable pup!). The staff are all incredibly friendly and incredibly knowledgeable. Emily corrected the color of my blonde hair and gave me the beautiful highlighted look I was going for. She absolutely nailed how I wanted it to look. As long as I live in this area, she is the only one who is allowed to touch my hair! read more

Sarah is just amazing!!! I usually only get my hair cut once per year, back in California. However, I found this place on a run one night, and decided that it was just too chic/adorable to not stop in. Fast forward one week and one AWESOME hair cut later, and I am now totally hooked. You know how when you walk into some salons, you are made to feel like you are either part of the club or an outsider? And you know how some stylists make you feel like you should be grateful to be allowed to even walk in their front doors? NOT HERE!!! Christina, the owner, and the other stylists could not have been more welcoming. I felt like I had been going there for years, and like we were all old friends. Curly hair ladies...Sarah is your woman! She did a wonderful job listening to exactly what I wanted and using her creative license to give my hair a bit more pa-zazz (the technical term for style, volume, and low maintenance). I cannot wait for my next appointment, and definitely will be getting my hair cut more than annually from now on. Thank you Philosophe!! read more

After many years of wonderful haircuts at Philosophe, it's a shame my last experience has put such a damper on my mindset about their customer service that I won't be able to return. If you've visited, you already know about Philosophe's strict cancellation policy, requiring you to have a credit card on file and cancel days in advance or lose 100% or 50% of the service price. Fine, great, not a problem... if that's what it takes to get great service. What you may not know is that, as a customer, you could show up on a Friday evening, of a holiday weekend, the night before a special event for an appointment that you've had booked for over 2 months and be told that your stylist isn't in because she was "let go" the day before. Sure, do things like this happen? Yes, they certainly do! But, typically, will the salon or receptionist do everything they can to reach the customer and make her aware of a service they suddenly can't provide? Instead, the receptionist was unapologetic and simply said, "Didn't you get my message?" as she fumbled away on her keypad. Knowing Philosophe communicates via text and email, I frantically scrolled through all of my recent messages. Nothing. Instead, as I stood there, I found a lone voicemail from a few hours earlier from a Quincy number saying the appointment was canceled. I guess I just assumed with such an unexpected cancellation, Philosophe would have done all they could to ensure the customer was aware that she wouldn't be getting her hair cut and styled that night. read more

I was considering coming here for the first time but the policy of a 50% deposit is untrustworthy. You are taking my money before Ive even met your stylists? Crazy! Steer clear! read more

Emily has helped me transition from red and black to a light brown and blonde over the past 8 months without damaging my hair. She worked with me to come up with the best plan to get my hair the color I wanted by my wedding in October. We're two months away, and I've already achieved the color I wanted. Something she suggested was a once a month hair facial. I gave it a try, and my hair felt like it had been freshly cut. It was much softer, shinier, and more manageable. They have all different kinds you can try, and I would definitely recommend it. The owner, Christina, is so friendly and welcoming. It's nice to walk into a salon and feel like you're with a bunch of friends. She also has a knack for interior decorating, the salon is beautiful. Can't wait for my next appointment! read more

my hair dresser hillary has been with me through my hair change from the start! i went from bright cherry red to platinum blonde within 2-3 months (which sounds long) but the hours and the amount of time she put into my hair is amazing! the whole team just give off amazing vibes. i will definitely be back when the shop opens up! love you guys!! read more

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One of a kind experience at this salon. No pretentious cold sterile environment here. Walking in is like going to your best friends house and having amazing, professional services done. The decorum is classy, vintage, warm and inviting. Christina's passion for her work shows with each service she performs. There is so much unique vintage designs in the salon, you could admire for hours. They even provide the little touches of serving you coffee and snacks on a silver platter with adorable glassware. An experience you must try! There's also a seating area with complimentary nooks with wifi! read more

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I seriously LOVE it here and I fell in love with my new forever colorist/stylist/soul sister Neli!! Neli brought my hair back to life and did a major color transformation on my hair. Her technique is amazing and she nailed my babylights and balayage. She took time and listened to what I wanted and even went home and thought about how she could achieve my hair goal! She is truly gifted at what she does and she just so happens to be the sweetest person as well. I am so lucky to have had her do my hair as this will be my wedding hair color and she did the most perfect job. The decor in the salon is also adorable and they are always playing great music. I am going back in a few weeks and can't wait! Do your hair a favor and go here! read more

I love Terrence's hair skills! Christina is the bomb when it comes to eyebrow threading! Truly a wonderful salon! read more

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I personally have had a major fear of getting my hair cut or dyed at salons for years due to many past salons cutting about 4 inches off when i ask for only 1,and since I have dark long and thick hair I feared to price was going to be beyond unaffordable if i wanted to highlight my hair tot he point where it would look completely blonde, I was so sure that no matter where i went i would either need to spend $600. Christina made sure to give me a haircut with long layers so my hair still looked extremely thick and she managed to get rid of all the unhealthy ends without cutting a lot, I still came out of the salon and no one noticed my hair was any shorter. I have also been very scared of going blonde because i previously had dark hair and was scared of the damage it could have or having it turn out orange, Sarah gave me amazing ash blonde highlights that frame my face and blend in so perfectly with my natural hair color, it looks so beyond natural without any damage at all, and the best part of it all is they make sure to give you a very reasonable price. I have overall never been very happy with my experience at Philosophe. P.S. They also use an amazing product called olaplex which not many places have, it is used while dying hair, it does cost $20 extra but it is so beyond worth it to get, I went in twice in 3 weeks to bleach my hair and that should have caused a lot of damage to my hair, but because of olaplex i don't have a single split end and my hair still feels as healthy as it was before i dyed it, i very strongly recommend getting it :) read more

I just found my new stylist! Got a great hair cut from Christina. She's talented, friendly and energetic. Excited to show off my new look!

I cannot say enough amazing things about this salon and the phenomenal staff! Christina and Betsy truly want you have the best experience. They are so professional and incredibly friendly. Betsy is your go to blonde specialist. I'm so happy with my hair! I already can't wait for my next appointment. Thank you ladies for all you do!! read more

I absolutely adored my time here at Phillosophe-- I have used many of their services (haircut, balayage highlights, eyebrow threading) and I am so pleased with the results!!! Christina is a master of eyebrow threading-- I didn't even know my brows were capable of the flattering shape they became until she worked her magic on them!! Zoe was my hairstylist for both my cut at my first visit and balayage highlights at my most recent visit and she was fantastic! She explains what she's doing and why she's doing it all during the appointment. The people at this salon are super personable and actually take the time to get to know you as you get pampered :) Will definitely be back!! read more

Great salon. I gave it a try & was very happy with my new cut. So I'll be going back!

Neli did an amazing job on my hair. I love it a lot, so does my husband! Neli is very patient and skillful. When I put on my glass and see my new hair style, I am very happy! Thank you, Neli! read more

Best place I've been, hands down, ever. Emily did a pixie one me after YEARS of talking about it, and it is the best haircut I've ever had. It is THE haircut for my face. It was a huge change, and I couldn't be happier. She (and the whole salon) made me feel so comfortable and so supported. I know it's just hair, but come on, going from a lifetime of shoulder length or longer to a legit pixie was kind of a big deal! Phase 2 was color, and I went from a mousey brown to platinum. I must admit, the first session left me pretty yellow, but Emily (and the other stylists) had me back in within the week to get the yellow out and transform my hair into legit the perfect ashy blonde I had hoped for. Emily's exact works were, 'You're not leaving here until it's perfect.' and she was serious. I LOVE the final result. Not to brag, but it looks so good, and am just so happy to finally have found a place that takes customer satisfaction so seriously. When you pay a decent (though reasonable) amount to get your hair done, there is some expectation that it comes out how you envision, and it is clear that all of the stylists at Philosophe are professionals who take pride in their craft and know how important it is for their clients to feel good when they leave. I highly recommend for cut, color, and just a general sense of genuine support. This place is a gem. I love it here and want to hang out all the time (even if I don't need my hair done....) Also, there is always easy parking, so, bonus. read more

I have been here 2 times - both times I loved it. I love the looks and the stylists. I moved 30 minutes away and I still came back.

Fun atmosphere. Was super impressed when the owner had a friend stop by and asked her to step outside and wait until she finished with her client before they could talk. That's seriously putting client service first. Amazing. Whole team seemed on point and honestly, it's my favorite haircut I've ever had in 33 years on this planet (thanks Emily!). My nanny recently had her hair taken from white blonde (think khaleesi game of thrones) to black and they did a great job with a challenging color job. read more

What a gem! I made an appointment after reading all the positive reviews and am so thrilled I did! The salon is modern, fresh and spotless. The owner could not have more welcoming and kind. My stylist, Caitlin, was easy to talk to, receptive to all my questions and did such a great job on my color and cut. I walked out feeling like a million bucks! read more