Both Megan and Wendy are incredible at their craft. Recently had my mom join the family of clients and her cut is perfect from day one through to the end of 7th week: Never before had she been completely happy with her hair leaving a salon-always too short and needing trims after a couple of week- now with Wendy her cut is cute, stylish, and easy to maintain. I'm super grateful that Wendy helps bring out the best and makes my mom feel beautiful read more

I was looking for an excellent hairdresser for 7 years until I met Megan.She is an artist in her profession! Traveling from Cape to Boston for 9 years now for my pixie cut. It is so easy to manage hair after Megan cuts my hair,the best pixie cut I ever have,plus there is a great atmosphere in the studio itself. Highly recommend Revive hair studio,especially for those who like an excellent pixie cut. read more

If you're blonde, GO SEE MEGAN! I moved to the South End about a year ago and was looking for a local place to get my highlights and cut. Thank goodness I found Megan and Revive. On their website it says Megan is especially skilled with blondes and it couldn't be more true. My first visit, we spent time in the beginning talking about my hair and it's habits, what we wanted to do, and Megan consulted me with her ideas. I trust her fully! She gave me the most beautiful, dimensional, shiny highlight and such a beautiful cut. I posted it on Instagram and one of my friends gave her a call and is now a client (her work speaks for itself!) I'm also someone who doesn't highlight every 6 weeks (more like 3 or 4 times a year during normal non-COVID times) and the way she blended the highlight to my natural color was so perfect that even though I hadn't gotten a touch up in months, the color still looked great. I would recommend her to anyone. I've only met Wendy and Cheryl otherwise - Cheryl was super helpful in getting me set up at my appointment the other day and Wendy is so much fun to talk to and has the best style! Their COVID protocols made me feel incredibly safe too. They have these amazing sliding room dividers and are so clean and careful. read more

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There are always things that stress you out when moving to a new city. None of these things even come close to the horror that is finding a new stylist. Thank goodness I didn't have to look too far. The South End is literally overflowing with salons, so how ever could I pick the right one? From the moment I stepped into Revive it was a fabulous experience and then you get to have the most magical human on earth Kymorah cut and color your hair. I went in seeking a rose gold balyage, which I was told by other stylists (salons shall go unnamed) that it was 'impossible.' Kymorah didn't even bat an eye and got to work. She is just so fun to chat with, has such a warm and inviting personality and really listens to you. I really felt like I just wanted an excuse to go get my hair done more. The rest of the stylists and clients are also so fun which just makes for a fabulous time in the chair. Thank you Kymorah and the rest of the gals at Revive for keeping us South End ladies looking fresh. Oh and you can see from the picture, rose gold balyage TOTALLY happened! Kudos Kymorah read more

Revive Hair Studio - Hair Salons Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Best spot in BOS to get your hair did. Meghan and her experienced team are stone cold professionals with the warmest personalities you ever will find! Beautiful, well lit space, phenomenal ethical products in use, killer haircuts and stunning color jobs. Everyone who creates here is a true artist. Best of all, Revive's COVID policies are way above and beyond already strict state mandates - temp checks, masks, sanitizer, frequent handwashes, disinfecting EVERYTHING in between guests, and I could go on. SERIOUSLY the safest I felt in any public space I've visited during "the end times". Revive's been my choice for 10 years now - how I survived prior is a mystery. Personal note: I have insanely curly, thin, kind of patchy hair and Meghan makes my head look stunning with a funky, asymmetrical haircut... Tall order, seriously, but she's surpassed the challenge! Also, while Meghan was away for a few months, Wendy stepped in with equally stunning work. This salon will have your (hair's) back, no matter what. Just, a million heart emojis. read more

One word- Kymorha! I wanted to find a stylist who was able to envision me in a balayage and able to work her magic after just a couple of descriptions, and Kymorha was the one. I was a little hesitant at first since I have always had straight, jet black hair and I had no idea how going a bit lighter on me would turn out. It was the best decision I have ever made and I am so glad I chose Kymorha to be my stylist! She has an amazing personality, and really took her time to understand what I wanted and definitely knew how to work her way around a balayage. She was able tailor and tone the colors to fit my skin tone. Though a bit pricier than other places I've asked around(that's where the one star came off), I would say that it is definitely well worth! Also, super friendly staff! P.S. for those of you hesitant on doing a balayage, go for it!! I had so many of my friends ask who my hair stylist was afterwards. read more

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Before I found Megan, I was going to one of those strip mall haircut places. I would pay $12 for a men's haircut and walk out of there feeling like $12. The first time I treated myself to a good haircut was in 2004 when I visited then-junior-stylist Megan at another Boston salon... I walked out of there feeling like a million bucks. Now, I won't go to anyone else for a haircut. I have an appointment with Megan every 5-6 weeks. It's like therapy for me. She's not just a fantastic stylist - she's also just a fun person who's very easy to talk to. She knows her stuff and pays attention to detail - there are no cookie cutter haircuts in her salon. Pre-COVID, Revive was always hopping - the banter between stylists was refreshing and engaging. I'm definitely looking forward to being in that environment again post-COVID. Even now, during COVID, it's exhilarating and therapeutic to go to Revive - the safety protocols and cleanliness make me feel safe, and I enjoy every moment. Men - go see Megan. She's always booked out pretty far in advance - it is totally worth it. Do it. You won't be disappointed. read more

Wendy Rapoza has been my stylist for 16 years. Every time I sit down in her chair she actively listens to what I want. We have a discussion and then she gets to work. Despite the length of our "hair relationship", and the fact that I pretty much always want blonde highlights, she never goes on auto-pilot. I have moved three times and occasionally found myself having to go elsewhere due to geographical distance, but I always find myself back in her chair because she is so good at what she does. Another note, the salon is incredibly diligent about COVID-19 safety, which I appreciate very much. They clean the chairs, have plastic partitions, and require masks to be worn at all times. read more

I found Revive July 2020. I was looking for new salon/stylist since my previous stylist moved cross country! I honestly just googled "best short hair cut in Boston" and stumbled upon Megan. Couldn't have been a better fit for me. I was going for a drastic cut...super long to super short. The salon gives off such a comforting vibe. It is completely up to every sort of covid protocol and more. They truly treat you like one of their own and make you feel safe and comfortable. I found them in the "height" of covid (July) & just went back tonight( February ). I am obsessed with my cut once again and have found my new salon!! If you are looking for an AMAZING experience you will not be disappointed booking your next cut with Revive! read more

For 7 years I am traveling from Cape to get my pixie cut at Revive hair studio-Megan is a star! If you like a perfect haircut ,you should definitely go to Revive Hair Studio! Give it a try and you'll always go back there as they are the best! read more

You know how people always say "I wanted to like this place, but . . ."? Some sick part of me wanted to not join the five star bandwagon at Revive. As terrible as a bad haircut is, I do hate being just like everyone else. Based on the reviews on Yelp and a few specific ones commenting that the ladies at Revive can handle a head of curls, I made an appointment with Cheryl. Worth noting: They book appointments several weeks out and are no doubt growing more difficult to book with by the day with their reputation. Don't expect to be seen the same week you call. As others have noted, Cheryl took a holistic view of my head, touching and looking at my hair and then cutting it so it could go where it "wants." I have coarse, medium-curly hair with cowlicks that stubbornly defy attempts to tame them. Cheryl accommodated all these quirks and met every one of the haircut criteria I'd given her (must be long enough for ponytail for when I run; must be easy to style; must not require blow drying). As an added bonus, Cheryl did not scold me for two recent hair sins (going six months between cuts and causing lots of breakage with plastic bands for aforementioned running ponies). Nor did Cheryl make note of my unfortunately multiplying gray hairs, which many hairdressers eagerly seize as part of their color sales tactic. I felt like Cheryl really understood that my hair was going to need to fit my life and not vice-versa. She was also fun, easy to talk to, and gave me some great advice about local restaurants. Great haircut, great experience, I will be back. The bandwagon's not such a bad place to be, I guess. read more

"You're going to have a new place to Yelp," Sara told me as she worked her magic with my foils at Liquid in early May. She was leaving, moving to an undisclosed new location, still in the South End, in under a week. She said she'd be Facebooking me all the info I need. Ah, the wonders of technology! About a week later, I had an inbox message from Sara that she'd moved to Revive, a new studio featuring an old gang of Liquid employees who were breaking out on their own. Sara's new style with my color means I don't need to see her more than once every couple of months, so I waited patiently until last week to book my first appointment at Revive. It's a small, undergound (literally!), and minimalist shop-- no Elvis bathroom and no leopard print walls. Thankfully, no bad old music though! It gets loud when all the chairs are occupied, but is serenely quiet when they're not. There's no 'color room,' and my main comfort complaint is the waiting chairs, where I sat while my color processed, weren't super comfy. They do have some magazines, and offered me a drink. Not sure if an expansion is possible, but an area for waiting out your color job would be key. I had a chance to chat quickly with Megan, the owner, about some product, and appreciated the no-nonsense, no-bullshit, no-upselling style these ladies are committed to. I feel bad critiquing really anything, because it's pretty awesome to me that some stylists got together and broke out on their own to pursue their careers-- and I was stoked to find out Sara's still loyal and charges me what she always had for my services. Also, I love that I can tip on my credit card now! I hope their success can lead to a little space expansion, but I have to leave 5 stars for the stellar job on my hair. As always, Sara asks all the right questions, takes what I want in mind, and also has her own plan that pretty much always ends up fabulous and exactly what I wanted but didn't verbalize. These gals are talented, and you will not be disappointed with your hair when you leave. read more

I pink-sparkly heart love Revive. I have long, curly hair (although it was at one point VERY VERY short), and I've always struggled with finding someone who can cut my hair well CONSISTENTLY. I'd find a salon and have one or two good haircuts, but I was never thrilled. My sister discovered Revive and sent me an email raving about it, and I've now been going there for over a year! My sister has thick, straight hair (compared to my wild curls) and we both get great cuts. Megan, the owner, is completely adorable and always listens to what you want. She also makes a point of feeling the texture of your hair while it's dry and is thoughtful about if a cut will look good on you. She actually cut my hair while dry last time I was there, and it's grown out to be one of the best cuts I've received at Revive. Revive is also a SMALL salon, and they're always busy. You need to make an appointment ahead of time. If you don't, you might end up having to wait for a 1-2 months until you can get in. My cut is $65, not including tip. read more

Kymorha is absolutely the best! Everything about my experience at Revive was fantastic, from the friendly staff, to Kymorha's positive energy and conversation, to the end product! I recommend Revive, and especially Kymorha for color correction and the most glamorous blow outs to help you leave feeling like a rockstar. One note, if getting color or color correction, make sure to plan for several hours at the salon - I got a balayage retouch (lightening up brown hair to blonde highlights), trim and blow out and was there for 4+ hours. read more

Kymorha did my hair on September 9th right before a big first day of work, and I am so grateful I came when I did! I hadn't had my hair cut or colored in over 6 months and was in desperate need. I wasn't sure what I wanted done, but Kymorha knew exactly what to do. She added blonde highlights that lightened up my look but looked naturally perfect, and gave me a short cut that gives me style on a daily basis. I felt beautiful leaving the salon! Revival is a beautiful salon; the clean and minimalist aesthetic is definitely fashion forward. However, the staff makes it warm, friendly, casual and comfortable. Kymorha reflects this vibe completely - professional and fashionable, but fun, warm and totally put me at ease, and I trusted my hair in her hands. I will DEFINITELY be back to see Kymorha soon! read more

Revive Hair Studio - Hair Salons Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Megan is just awesome! She has totally transformed my hairstyle over a year or so and I love it. She is kind, listens, and does a quality job with cut and color. I get highlights and they are very natural looking. What a lovely group of stylists in this salon! go! read more

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Figured it's been about 5 years now, and I wanted to provide everyone with an update..... ....Revive is still the freaking best. Wendy is the freaking best. I've been seeing Wendy for over 12 years now, so that should say something. I said this before, and I will say it again - trust her. Even though you may not be 100% on board with her recommendations, she's not only thinking of what looks good, but what will be healthy for your hair long-term. In 2015, I decided to go from my long, down-to-the-middle-of-my-back curly locks to a short bob. Well, to be fair, I was thinking about it for 3 years prior to that, but every time I brought it up to Wendy, she refused. Her response every time was "You're not ready yet." I would argue, but she would win. Because deep down, I knew she was right. So, in the summer of 2015, after a rollercoaster of a year, I sat down in Wendy's chair, and pulled up a photo of Vanessa Hudgens with a shoulder-length, wavy, voluminous bob. I said "Wendy, what do you think?" Wendy looked at the photo, looked me dead in the eye and said. "Let's DO it." She took my pony tail, chopped off a huge chunk, and proceeded to wash and cut my hair to an elegant bob. Over the next few appointments, I got more adventurous, and started rocking a really cool asymmetrical bob that enhances my natural curls and waves. I get compliments all the time, and it's all thanks to Wendy for knowing how to enhance what I have. It was one of the best decisions I ever made in my life, at the right time in my life. So, trust your stylist. They may know you better than you think. read more

Hair in the time of COVID. OK, I knew Wendy would be prepped for "safety" but she went over and beyond; if you know Wendy, you wouldn't be surprised she has the kindest heart of almost anyone I know. I was the only one in the salon that was unexpected but special. I was here for quite a while, getting a much needed cut and highlights. I felt VERY safe - so if you're on the fence, don't be worried you're in excellent hands and sanitation at Revive. One might be disappointed that they're not doing blow-drys but it's just another step towards being safe! OH, and I can't not mention my HAIR...FABULOUS as always! read more

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I've had the best haircut in my life so far, here. Kymorha did an amazing job. Kymorha has an eye for style and cuts hair exactly in the way you envision and ask for. read more

You should NEVER go here, and if you do, you should NEVER see Cheryl. She is NOT the best hair cutter I've ever had, and definitely isN'T the most adorable critter to chat with during my styling session. Now, if you want an honest review, just take out everything that was in CAPS LOCK. read more

Ahhhhhh. Wendy. Wendy, who now works at Revive Hair Studios, is a Legendary Lesbian Boston Underground phenomenon***. ***fun lesbian subculture fact*** Wendy actually has an on line guarantee. If you are a lesbian and have your hair cut by Wendy, you are guaranteed to get laid. The funny thing about this is that she didn't start the rumor. People who had gotten their hair cut had. And I will certainly testify to it. I've been seeing Wendy since I moved to Boston and decided to get my very first Faux Hawk. Picture this: Anastasia R. circa 2003 walks into a funky little salon to make an appointment for her first real dyke haircut. I walked up to the receptionist, a bit nervous as I'm looking around, and ask to make an appointment. "What are you looking to have done, hun?" says the very friendly and spunkily coiffed receptionist. "Well, I'm just looking for a cut. A Faux Hawk actually..." preparing myself for her perkiness to fall into a look of disdain. I'm from Maine and had run into this several times before finding out that my mother's hairdresser didn't mind the muff divers (but seriously who wants to go to their mother's hair dresser). "Great. You should see Wendy. When can you come in?" No drop in demeanor and the smile was still there. Good sign. "Does Wendy know how to...do a Faux hawk on a girl?" The receptionist raises her eyebrows like she just realized I'm from out of town, and points to one of the chairs in the middle of the room. "That's Wendy." I look worrying that I'd see another heavily made up woman with highlighted hair past her shoulders that just LOVES layers. But instead I look over to see a 5'2, heel wearing woman with a 5 inch neon pink Mo Hawk and a female symbol tattoo. I was sold. Wendy gave me the best haircut of my life to that point. I've been going to her ever since and have been super happy every time. As an added bonus, Wendy puts out a Yearly Calendar, Collectible Wendy Trading Cards, and Sometimes wears a shirt with a picture of her own face on it, but I don't think those are for sale. You have to make your own. read more

After reading all the amazing reviews on Yelp, I made an appointment with Francesca to reshape my severely grown out hair. I have very curly hair (which I wore natural to the appointment), and asked Francesca for a layered cut that would look good curly. She told me she'd be cutting a bit, blow drying my hair, and then cutting more. Sounded good. She was extremely rough with my hair, yanking mercilessly on knots - but ok, all in the name of a good cut, right? Well, she finished and asked me what I thought. My hair was basically cut into two lengths - one base layer, and then another layer maybe three inches shorter. My hair is quite long - almost elbow length - so I knew this wasn't nearly enough layers to look good curly. I told her I was a little worried that the layers were so long, but she assured me that they were perfect and did not cut any more. Of course, the next day I tried my hair curly, and ugh! The dreaded triangle-shaped hair! The worst part is that all of the longer pieces of hair are in the back, and the "shorter" layer pieces are all in the front - so unless I swoop all of my hair to the front, I look like I have a straight cut with no layers at all. I know curly hair is tough, but this is legitimately the worst haircut I've ever received. I've tried styling it a number of different ways and can't find a way to make it work. Even blow dried straight, it lacks the layers to give it movement. I'm just thankful that Francesca preserved enough length for me to find another stylist to fix this. read more

I came to Revive based on Yelp reviews. Unlike other reviewers, I did not like my experience. I asked for a clean, professional, shoulder-length cut with layers. Melanie (i think?) cut a straight line just above my shoulders, making me look like 10 year old drummer boy. And when I say straight line, I mean I could have put a bowl around my head and cut around it. Needless to say, this is the worst haircut I've ever had. The haircut is really all I care about when considering my choice of salon, but I have to also comment on Revive's lack of good customer service. If anyone from Revive is reading this, please GREET YOUR CUSTOMERS. I sat for 15 minutes without being acknowledged. Kind-of rude, ladies. read more

Is it redundant for me to review Wendy again, just to give her the same 5-star rating? Perhaps, but really I just can't say it enough. She is amazing. It's been about 14 hours since I left Revive (and I was asleep for at least 5 of those), and I've had no less than 4 people ask me where I got it done. Someone told me I looked like a rock star. I'm a computer programmer, people. I wear nerdy glasses and have an unfortunate habit of pushing them up my nose with my index finger. I chew my nails. I start about 30% of my sentences with the phrase "Well, *technically*...." Rock star. I'm seriously skipping around the office, today -- I'm so happy with my hair. Thanks again, Wendy! read more

I don't usually leave review but my experience is so awful so hopefully this doesn't happen to you. I usually see Francesca for color and she's pretty good, but this time Francesca was out sick so I got an appointment with Wendy and let you tell you it was god awful (and that is an understatement). I went in to just get a root touch up since I already LOVE my blonde color, I book the appointment for root touch up and told Wendy I ONLY WANT A ROOT TOUCH UP!!!!!!!! But guess what 2 hours later my beautiful blonde color is GONE because she think she is so smart that she use a freaking darker toner now my hair is freak brown!!! JUST HORRIBLE!!!!!!!!!!! I hate stylist that doesn't listen to their clients and do whatever they think is good, so unprofessional and so irresponsible. If you want to experiment do it with your own hair. When I try to book an appointment the next day to correct the color, the receptionist (Joan I think is her name) was giving me such an attitude.. she told me why didn't you say anything yesterday when you're here... I mean does she not realize that the lighting in the salon is so god awful that you can't possibly see the color correctly. So I talked to Francesca, but apparently I would have to bleach my hair again since there's no other way to correct a toner that's too dark. Yeah like that's gonna do my hair a lot of good. God what an awful place. I will tell every person I know to never go there. I would give 0 or negative star. read more

Since I have started getting my hair cut by Sara, I am regularly asked for my stylist's number. I mean regularly. By strangers. I was glad to send them to Liquid, when Sara was there, and now I will proudly send them to Revive. Sara is a lovely person who will remember you, make you look great, and generally make your day. Revive occupies the small-but-sweet space that formerly housed Deluxe Barbershop. The vibe is perfect - the decor is sleek, clean, professional, and bright, but it manages not to feel like a snooty Newbury salon. This is due 100% to the amazing women who run the joint. 4 gals, 4 chairs, lots of laughing and wise-cracking. Everyone I saw left looking fabulous, whether they were getting a short dyke-do or tousled blond layers. plus, you can put your tip on your credit card! (sidebar: If you are a lady who likes ladies, this seems like a great place to make some contacts! and if you aren't, it's just a friendly place to get a great haircut.) read more

The Revive girls have a cult following, so I am a little afraid to rain on the party with a four-star review... but here goes. I've only seen Cheryl. She is the fabulous, bohemian aunty that I never had growing up. Her website bio says: "Hair.. is... Ahhht." (Art, in other words). And so, Cheryl cuts my hair in a way that is, well, very artistic. As she razors, she often asks to herself, "Where does this hair want to go?" It's like she's some kind of woodworker or stonecarver from the renaissance days. OK, this is all very cool, but I have to say... though I LOVE Cheryl...(sigh) I don't love my hair after Cheryl cuts it. And, I've gone back three times to try and force myself to fall in love with my Cheryl-haircuts, because I really LOVE THE IDEA of being one of Cheryl's art projects. But, alas, I think I gotta move on. Revive is just too far outta the way for an infatuation. That said, a $50 cut is a decent deal in the south end, and I get select compliments from trendy, tuff girls after a Cheryl-job. So, 4 stars. read more

Revive is the place that inspired me to become a contributor to Yelp. It's that good. I went to Revive after getting a pretty crappy haircut elsewhere. Sara transformed it into the exact style I wanted and the price was more than reasonable. I've been back a couple times since the first and she's been so great; I began feeling like I needed a change and I wanted to go short again, but she reminded me that I had wanted to grow it out and suggested I gave it more time to get long. After she gave me a trim, I was so happy she kept me focused on growing it out. The only drawback is that it's really tiny, so as its awesomeness spreads, it might get tougher to get an appointment. read more

I chopped off 12 inches of hair at the shears and expertise of Cheryl, who was an absolute badass with my locks. Sitting in her chair, I was instantly comfortable and able to trust my tresses in her hands. I had never been to Revive, and after a couple of bad haircuts at Liquid (check my reviews), I was fragile and losing hope that I'd ever find a stylist in Boston who understood my hair. Cheryl was detailed and knowledgeable, like a wicked awesome hair-ologist of the sorts. $60, -12inches, and 1 hour later, Cheryl and I exchanged stories and connected in a way that solidifies her existence in my life as my favorite hair stylist ever. Having been a bartender, fashion professional and world traveler in her past rockstar life, she knows the importance of adapting to personalities and bonding with her clients. She's so convincing in the most honest way that if she suggested for me to get a buzzcut, I would in a heartbeat. Everyone else in the salon was so sweet and complimenting me on my new look saying, "You could dump a pile of shit on her face and she'd still be gorgeous." Awwww, I'm flattered! *blushing* +1 more star for not having butchered my layers with a razor. Any stylist who can refrain from razoring is a diamond in my book. read more

Yet another 5 star review for Revive! I had my first appointment there a couple days ago, and am ecstatic with the results. My appointment was with Sara. I have wavy, long hair that is sometimes difficult to manage. I read so many positive comments about Sara that I told her to just do whatever she thought would work. Good choice, because she is practically magical! We talked a bit about hair-quality, wants, wishes. Shampoo, conditioner, cutting of wet hair, blow-dry and then some more cutting of dry hair. Overall result of haircut: transformation into full-bodied, perfectly layered gorgeousness! No other hair stylist has managed to give me a hair cut that I loved this much. All of the ladies were also super nice and friendly. I'll be visiting Revive regularly! read more

I went to this place because of the awesome reviews but I was terribly disappointed afterwards. Wendy did my hair and all she did was complain in a "funny" way about how much hair I had while she was cutting and drying t. Not only did she do a mediocre job cutting it, but made me feel very uncomfortable while doing it. There are many other places in Boston that do the same job and leave you with a much more pleasant experience. Try: betty at Dekwa or Ramina at Enzo. read more

Amazing. This review is for Sara. My hair is a freaking terror unless tamed by the strong hand of a professional, and I was a little leery of finding a Boston stylist right after I'd finally found someone in NYC. But I read the reviews, took the plunge, and it totally paid off. I got my hair cut in layers back in Novembe, and it's grown out beautifully. If the layers aren't done right, my hair absorbs more moisture than a ShamWow and poofs up like a bounty paper towel. It's that super thick, part-wavy, part-curly, entirely-frizzy kind that people with fine hair always think they want to have (seriously, you're all wrong). Sara listened to my craptastic description of what I thought my last stylist had done to it and managed to pull it off again. Better yet, when I said I hadn't been able to master straightening it as nicely as the pros, she walked me through a very practical hair regimen. Thanks to her, I get the straight, shiny effect I've always wanted to do on my own. As someone who has always sucked at those girly-touches, having beautiful looking hair means a lot to me! Thank you, Sara! They clearly have a passion for what they do here, and it elevates haircutting from 'personal service' to art. And it's just great to be with people who are in their element and clearly loving what they do. I will definitely be back! read more

Without a doubt, Sara at Revive Hair Studio is the best stylist that has ever touched my locks. Ever. She has clearly fallen to Tremont Street straight from Heaven above. I followed her to Revive from Liquid, where she just happened to be available to give me a cut on the day I found out that my usual stylist was no longer available. And oh, the miracles she has worked since that fateful day. Sara makes my hair funky-fun and fashionable, but still manages to make my personal style completely acceptable in a corporate daytime life. Whether it's the Middle East for a Friday show or an anxiety-filled Tuesday afternoon boardroom meeting, it's all good. She coaxes my hair from an interesting rat-fur shade into a dazzling blonde that my own mother thinks is my own natural color now. Crazytown! Additionally, I swear she has a memory that is out of this world, because no matter what we chatted about the last time I saw her, she can pick up the thread even three months later as though we were talking about it just yesterday. I love it! I love Revive! I love Sara! And I desperately need an appointment, now that I come to think of it.... read more

I LOVE Revive. I started coming here when I moved to Boston in September. I've been going to Wendy all year and she's great. She does a great cut and is a lot of fun to be around. My only complaint, and the reason I'm going elsewhere, is because it just books way too far in advance. Waiting 8-12 weeks for an appointment when you have short hair just isn't really feasible and by the end I feel like I look a mess. If you can wait this long between cuts though, I HIGHLY recommend them! They are super fun and warm and wonderful! read more

Why am I giving 5 stars? In a word: Brie. She's fantastic. She's the Best of Boston! The whole studio is super nice. Everyone is chill and friendly. But on top of that, the people are talented. read more

I've been in Boston for the past three years, hopping from salon to salon. I was never quite happy with the cuts I was getting, or they would grow out in weird ways. Tremont street is loaded with great stylist, but now that I've found Bri at Revive, I don't want to go anywhere else. I first came to Bri with a terrible cut from cha-cha-cha on Columbus. Since it was her first time seeing my hair, she took the time to piece through it, find cowlicks, and listen to what I was unhappy with. After careful deliberation, she razored away my terrible cut and turned it into a fresh new style that grew out well. A month and a half later, I've seen her for the second time, and she lived right up to my first experience with her. I trusted her enough to give me a short asymmetrical modern style. It looks fantastic. Bri is amazing on short cuts, and I'm sure she is just as great with longer ones too. read more

OK, so don't judge my review by my photo, because the photo was taken just before my overdue trip to see Wendy in her new diggs at Revive. -Cut off my ponytail -Let's go redder -How about bangs -An angled bob -Let's go darker -Dry it curly -Long layers -Just a trim -Dry it straight -Do whatever -I need a change -I want to grow it out These are just some of the things I've have said to Wendy over the last seven years, and no matter what I've said, I've never felt anything less than fabulous leaving Wendy's chair. The first time I went to Wendy and saw her smurf blue Mohawk, I was apprehensive. She gave me a fabulous new doo and I have been faithful since. I always look forward to my visits with Wendy. We always have a good chat and a few laughs. I really like the salon, too. They did a nice job in the space. It's charming and tasteful. I really like the atmosphere. They are the same fab gals that have worked together at a couple of other South End locations only they kept the the fun and left the drama behind. read more

I just moved to Boston from Austin, Texas a few months ago and have been looking for a place to get my hair cut here. I'm pretty easy to please and am open to taking risks with my hair, but want it to look finished. After trying Pure Hair Salon over by my flat and getting the worst bang trim of my life, I decided I needed to take the rest of my head somewhere different. I read the reviews about Revive and was impressed. They were able to get me in, in about 4 days because of a cancellation with Cheryl. She asked a ton of questions about my hair and how I liked it cut and throughout the entire process, she explained what she was doing and why. She also gave me some great tips on how to take care of my fine hair, as it's changed in texture over the years. Best of all, she fixed my wretched and ridiculously cut bangs and evened them out. I also gave her free reign to play with the style a bit and she gave me exactly what I wanted - an edgy, piecey, and dynamic haircut. I loved that she played up the way my hair falls naturally and I even got a few compliments walking home tonight! Thanks Cheryl, you definitely have a new customer! read more

Megan is amazing. She turned my limp straight hair into curls, using nothing but scissors. She might have magical powers. read more

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The secret is out: each stylist at Revive is booked solid 8-10 weeks out! And Sara's talent is no exception! Sadly, I waited too long to schedule an appointment with her before my move out of Boston and I'm now on the waitlist behind 30 other people.. yes, THIRTY! Needless to say, I'm bummed because I probably won't get to see her. I've got long and somewhat wavy hair and Sarah is a pro at working with my texture, giving me perfect long layers and volume. Her cuts allow me to air dry my hair and she never takes too much off. The best part: her cuts for women start at $50. I'm obsessed! Sara, if you read this before Sept. 5th.. Will you try to squeeze me in? I'd love you forever ..and I promise to stop tearing my split ends. read more