What a change in this place. Gorgeous interior. Clean and spacious. Not honest in pricing and If…read moreyou want to dispute, happy to share screenshots. I spent $350.00 on treatment I did t know I was getting. And left an $80 tip. But I questioned the price. Was told by my hairdresser "I don't know off the top of my head0 and was sent a receipt with the breakdown. I emailed the salon to get an explanation, and this is what I received back: HI Leslie, It's confusing to hear that you are bothered by the price of your services today. The pricing is based on services rendered and very straightforward. We would never charge extra if you were sitting "longer than necessary" and I would also be curious what you are basing timing on. We don't typically give a step by step quote... we use our professional judgement on what your hair needs to look its best. I would recommend letting your stylist know budget restrictions before the appointment to make sure we can accomplish that goal. Best, Megan Brennan Essentials Salon

Julia Gagnon is amazing! I initially went to her to correct a botched haircut I had received the…read moreprevious day, and she did an incredible job. I have since been back to her several times, and she has exceeded my expectations in every way. Julia is the only person I trust with my hair!

Being blonde is a huge challenge. For years, I struggled to find a stylist that understands blonde…read morehair. After several unhappy experiences, I did some research and found Kelly. She is absolutely amazing! My highlights and hair have never looked better, and I'm quite particular. She is truly an artist, her color is spot-on and beautifully done. There also is no double-booking, she takes her time and is very detailed. Plus her cuts are great as well, and it's hard to find someone who can both cut and color. The salon itself is super cute, relaxing and elegant, with a nice cozy vibe. If you're a blonde, this is the place to go, Kelly is unbelievable! I can't say enough good things about her and Moxie Salon!

BUYER BEWARE!! I…read morehave been going to Moxie for 3 years. Every 11 weeks, like clockwork, I get a foil and cut. Even though Kerry is the owner I still tip. So after approximately 14 visits (of around $200 per visit) I made a fatal mistake. I screwed up my calendar and missed my appointment. Kerry called and left me a message. I called right back. I called back 2 more times. Due to the timing it's also my birthday. I found out my MIL called and left FIVE messages (trying to buy me a gift certificate.) KERRY NEVER CALLED BACK ONCE. I drove to the shop to see if it was open and she was ok! Yep, she's just ignoring me. She ghosted me because I made 1 mistake in 3 years. Her voicemail message to me was, "You're never late and it's 10 minutes past your appointment time ..." So guess what I now know: 1) one strike, you're out is her unwritten/unspoken policy 2) she won't even give a courtesy call to explain her unwritten policy (there is nothing on her website and no sign in her shop) One bone of contention I've had: - when I first started going to Moxie I got reminder calls - they just stopped and on at least 2 occasions I called the shop to see if my appointment was still scheduled - in today's digital / social age I get reminders from EVERYONE I deal with (doctor, dentist, Pilates, massage, etc.) Kerry: IF YOU'RE GOING TO BE INTOLERANT OF SCHEDULING MISTAKES then put your money where your mouth is and use a reminder system -- I'd have never missed my appointment if I'd received a reminder. And, while I found out the hard way / now have 14 weeks of roots, I'm happy to now see Kerry's character. I have no interest in giving my business to someone who is intolerant and uncooperative.

Seriously best color experience I've had in roughly 17 years of having my hair dyed. Christine is…read morethe absolute best!! This was the first salon to actually go "oh yeah we can do a vivid color on you!" For years I've been told my hair is too dark and to just do a subtle chocolate brown. I'm loyal to this salon now! I adore the purple and I'm so grateful Christine was able to show me how the purple faded in another client so I could feel confident in the choice!

I had my hair styled several weeks ago with Jacqui. She was attentive and listened to my requests…read more My hair was perfect...for the first time after a long time...thanks to Jacqui.

My wife recently visited this place and got horrendous service from one of the employees…read more(Esmeralda?). She came home almost in tears. She went in for a simple hair wash/ cut and was humiliated by Esmeralda in front of everyone since it had been a few weeks since she had last washed her hair. For context, my wife broke her shoulder a week ago and hence found it difficult to clean / manage her hair with one hand. The business owner should ensure it hires employees that know how to treat customers professionally, with courtesy and respect. Not employees who tell their customers "your hair is so dirty!" My wife definitely won't be coming here again! If you go here, beware of Esmeralda.

I've had my hair colored, cut & styled by many people over the years, even Hollywood types. This…read morewas my first time with Esmeralda and honestly it was a fabulous experience. My hair had grown out for 10 months and I hadn't applied color so she could see what the texture was like. Esmeralda spent the time to listen to my concerns, observe my hair and discuss options of what to do next. I liked her suggestions and she offered to do a color treatment. I wondered if she had time as she was already working with another client. She happily said of course! My appointment was at 10:15 a.m. and she had consulted with me, washed, applied color, cut, dry and styled my hair in an hour! I love the color, texture and style this creative professional did in that amount of time. She is very friendly, a good listener and a master stylist. I will easily refer her to anyone looking for a new prescision specialist. Generally, I feel it's a good idea to change it up once in a while. A new person looks at your hair, listens to your concerns and lifestyle with a fresh prospective. I look forward to working with Esmeralda again!

Definitely pricier than what I expected seeing two out of for $ signs on Yelp, but also very much…read moreworth it. I've been to some high end Barber Shops like Roosters and Bostonian and I must say this one is definitely in the same league. While Bostonian's charme is in the barbers' entertaining manly dirty talk and Roosters is known for its luxurious, formal appearance of shop and employees, IMHO, this shop strikes the golden middle between the two. Peter, the manager / main barber, is a master of his art, took 1.5h for my first visit, 1h after opening hours, on a Sunday, and created one of the best beard and hair looks I ever had. Including a greatly honest consultation, talking me out of my idea to grow my hair shoulders long based on my hair structure and what would look good on me. he had a nice collection of photos from his Instagram profile which greatly helped us navigate our style planning and the outcome was even better than I expected. The "Peter Haircut" costs $40, the "Peter Beard Cut" costs $20, including hair wash, products for hair and beard, hot towel procedure, and styling.

Great service and cool vibe. I love booking via the app. Sean gives a fantastic cut, and the…read moreservice is always top notch. So why not 5? $$$. But maybe you just get what you pay for, and I'm stuck in 20th century men's cuts pricing.

I have been coming to Robert's Salon for over five years and I believe they are the best place to…read moreget hair colored in the area. They are kind, family run, and very professional. Elizabeth is the best, and I recommend her to anyone who is interested in highlights, she is very skilled.

Robert's Salon in Belmont is a premier salon and my go to. Elizabeth, my hair dresser, makes my…read morered glow (from a brunnette) head. She has a great eye for color and has changed my color depending on what I wanted over the seasons. Have never left unhappy, look forward to each appointment. Her staff are all experienced hairdressers and always creating happy hair!

Having lived in cities that include New York, St. Louis, and Nashville, I can honestly say that…read moreThao, owner of TN Beauty Salon, is the most professional, kind, and above all, creative hair stylist I've ever known. Her coloring is impeccable and her cuts keep my hair manageable for weeks.

Thao is wonderful and very talented! Our entire family has been coming here for years. Wonderful…read morebusiness.

It can be difficult to find a hair stylist in this area who can cut and color Asian hair well. I am…read morevery thankful to find Bellagio Hair. I got a great highlight and haircut, and staff were all really nice!

I used to go to a chichi place in Coolidge Corner before my longtime hairdresser moved to Miami. …read more They matched me with a stylist who just didn't get it - even though she had had her own salon for many years. After strike three, I was hoping to find a place nearer to me in Watertown, and not as expensive. I took a chance with Pat because they were nearby and offered a free initial consult. She immediately understood what I wanted: I'm a retired guy much older than the rest of her clients with shaggy layered silver hair. She took me by surprise and offered to give me a quick trim to restore the balance that had been destroyed. Not only was she an expert, but she is also very kind, understanding and restored my confidence. I can't wait to return.