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photo taken 4 days apart. Shows color not thinness.
Cindy J.

I have been wanting to write a review for a while but have tried to stay calm. After a few months I want to share my experience. In October I went to Safar salon because I was recommended by a friend. I usually go to a salon 30 minutes outside of the city but I now live in Boston and was looking for a salon closer to my apartment. However, my experience left me in tears and with ruined hair for months. For a back story, I have naturally very light brown hair. A few years ago I had my last balayage appointment and since have been growing out the blonde/highlighted pieces so that I can get back to only my light brown. Because my hair had some blonde pieces I wanted to get them dyed brown so that my whole head would be one color. I feel bad leaving the hairdressers name but if needed I can provide. She told me that in order to cover the blonde/lighter pieces that she would have to dye them a little darker. I told her I did not want to go darker than my natural hair color and she assured me that the darkest it would be is a half shade darker and would lighten within 3 washes. She knew I was nervous but I said ok as I trusted her. I also said I did not want permanent color I just wanted a temporary fix so the blonde pieces would not be as transparent as they grew out. She added the dye and then walked me over to the heat lamp. I then sat under a heat lamp for 45 minutes. To the point where another hair dresser came over and asked who was doing my hair and he looked very confused/concerned. I think she had forgotten about me or something. Then she came over and rinsed my hair. As I sat there with damp hair I noticed my hair was very dark but waited for it to be blow dried to be worried. Once my hair was dry I looked in the mirror and it was jet black. Again I had light brown hair, milk chocolate colored I would say. She told me it would get much lighter after a few washes. I cried when I got home and looked in my own mirror. I waited 2 days and then called the salon. I told them how upset I was and they told me that it would wash out. When I asked if they could do anything for me they said they could not. They suggested I get shampoo and rinse a few times. Not only was my hair jet black but it was also beyond damaged. I had very thick hair, I always had since I was a kid and now my hair is beyond thin. I don't even recognize my own hair anymore. People were shocked when they saw my color and a friend even said I looked like snow white. I became so upset I even spent a few days shampooing 4 times a day and spending thirty minutes in the shower for a week. I cried so much; I still do. I decided to write this review after today going back to the hair dresser that I trust outside of the city. When I told her about my hair experience I again started to cry. She told me that what I wanted should NOT whatsoever have required a heat lamp. And to be put under it for 45 minutes was extremely concerning. After examining my hair she can tell that the heat lamp did damage my hair and could be why it is so thin now. I obviously did not know how long hair dye should stay in but the time I had it in my hair was also way too long she told me. I wish I was educated more about hair or I would have stood up for myself at Safar and voiced my concerns during the coloring. Now I am left with thin weak hair and I am not sure if the thickness will get back to normal. The hair color I got did not suit me and it was not what I wanted. I started to avoid social situations because I feared what people would think. I did not want to damage my hair further so I did not go back to any salon until today. You can argue that I should have gone sooner but Safar told me "there is nothing that can be done" and "it will come out with wash". Even going to the other salon today gave me a great deal of anxiety due to the poor experience at Safar. I am confused on why so many people have great reviews and why it is such a popular salon because I will never step foot in here again. Not to mention I was charged 250$ +. A ridiculous amount for me to be so unhappy and sad about my hair. My hair was my favorite quality about myself and now I am sad every time I feel it and feel the thinness and think about how awful the color and experience was. This was the worst experience I have ever had at a salon and I am extremely upset even 5 months later. I will provide a photo of the hair. In person many people asked "when did you dye your hair black" to show you that it was not just me that thought it but others saw it as black as well. PS I use a screen name when on yelp for privacy reasons. However, this is a 100% accurate review.

Sara A.

I first started coming to Safar during covid and i always feel safe and protected everytime and have gone back multiple times since. Omid Maxey is my stylist and he's done such a wonderful job with my hair each time i see him. He has such a good eye and can just tell what your hair needs by looking at you; he always takes your feedback into consideration and my hair ends up better than i expect or want everytime. The consummate professional and ambassador for Safar and he always takes care of his clients every time you see him. I would give Omid and Safar more than 5 stars if I could! Have even referred my friends to see him as well. Your hair will love him and highly recommend him!

Yes, that's ombré hair. And it's not supposed to be.

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Anne Sophie did my hair last week and I have to say, the cut and the balayage are amazing!! Thank you

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One day the stars were aligned and I met Brian, and boy am I glad I did! I have been to countless…read morehair salons and seen many stylist and never have I left a chair feeling as confident, beautiful and happy as I have after getting out of his chair. I first came to Brian with dry, damaged and cracked hair that needed some major color correction and TLC. He was patient and truly listened to what I wanted and executed my look better than I could have imagined. He is a color wizard !! I never felt pressured to buy things I didn't need. I was given tips on how to care for and style my hair in a realistic way. The high I usually feel only the day of and after leaving the salon lasts way longer because of how well he does it! Normally I get anxiety going into salons and this man not only kills it on the hair but makes me feel calm and truly welcome. Never in my life have I gotten more compliments on my looks or hair than I have since seeing Brian. Each time I see him I think he can't do a better job than the time before, but each time I go I leave just as happy and confident as before!! If you're on the fence about trying him out peep his Instagram!! I love seeing all the different types of women, styles & hair types he does !! After you scroll to and book! You won't be disappointed!

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What a great experience top to bottom…read more I was in town for less than 24 hours for a wedding. I quickly and easily booked a hair and makeup appointment online two days before I arrived. First win. Then I woke up to an email from the airline saying the flight was delayed an hour. Then another two hours. I called and left a voicemail as soon as I could before they were open. I told them I would probably miss both appointments if they kept delaying my flight. When it was confirmed that we would indeed take off I called them back to let them know I could probably make the makeup appointment if they could push it back and find a friend from the wedding to take my hair appointment. The lady at the front desk was super understanding and happy to switch out another wedding guest to take my place for a blow out. I made it in time to get my makeup done by Liza. She was so sweet and so professional. I only wear foundation and have lash extensions. I don't know how to put on eye makeup. I had a bright blue dress and she put in pops of blue. It was so fun and I felt fabulous! The customer service, understanding of my travel delays and final product were all so amazing. I'd come back in a heartbeat next time I have a wedding in Boston!

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4.7(156 reviews)
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We were visiting Boston and were shopping down Newbury Street when I saw the sign to get your hair…read moredone that same day. I called and booked an appointment within the hour for a wash and blowout with loose curls. I got Luckie as my stylist, she was absolutely amazing, she was friendly and knowledgeable, I left with my hair looking incredible and ready for the rest of our vacation. I highly recommend this salon Wash and blowout $75 Curls $25 Tip can only be cash or Venmo

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