Never been here before, decided to give this place a try when I needed a color and trim. First off, I'd like to elaborate on how their prices listed on the website are somewhat misleading. A haircut & blow dry "starts" at $65... Well apparently, my first-time appointment was with a "higher-end" hair dresser who had different pricing than the ones listed on the website. So instead of getting a haircut starting at $65, I got a haircut which started at $85.. $85?! That's a little outrageous if you ask me.. I was a little taken back by how much this cost me. I have very short, fine hair - all I wanted was the dead ends taken off because I'm trying to grow everything out. So don't get me wrong, I know the smallest of haircuts are usually all one fixed price, but it's just the fact I was not aware of this one particular hair dressers (who they scheduled me with) special pricing; resulting with me walking out as an unhappy customer paying a ridiculous amount of money for a haircut. I emailed the salon and got a snobby rude response that definitely made me want to take my business elsewhere. Their response (via email) said the following: "Next time if you specify that you want to spend $60 or $70, we can put you with a stylist at that level." ...Really? Um, okay. So, since this was my first time, how was I supposed to even know to specify I didn't want to pay a price that wasn't advertised on your website? As mentioned earlier, I understand that it says "starting at" for all their prices. It's just the fact that the different "levels" of hair dressers were not clarified on the website nor did they explain it to me during my first-time consultation. My second problem is the fact they rudely handled the overall situation. In today's economy businesses are highly competitive. This is not how any business should want to build their customer base.. Especially if you are new to the market. All in all, it was not the best experience. I'm not saying do go here, I'm just hoping this review will help them learn from their mistakes. Ciao! read more

2 industry greats have come together at the newly opened Salon Astante on lower Moody Street. After years of mastering their skills at Boston legacy salons, Katie Astone & Gina Galante have recently joined forces in a new business venture aimed at delivering transformative hair care services in Greater Boston. I speak from experience; Gina & Katie have been interchangeable in styling and coloring my hair for more than 10 years. Whether I need a sporty layered cut to keep up with my kids at the beach, or a smart, sophisticated blow dry for a business photo shoot, I always turn with confidence to this dynamic duo. These ladies listen carefully to your needs and are always up to date on the latest techniques for healthy haircare. What impresses me most is their ability to tune into your lifestyle and consistently deliver a signature look that is all yours. At Salon Astante you'll enjoy the comfortable, spacious spa space and like the convenient, free parking behind the shop. Right now I'm thinking about when to take advantage of the other, right-priced spa services with skilled staff members like Mary. If you're in Greater Boston and a man or woman considering a change in hair stylists, then you must check out Katie and Gina. The bottom line is, you'll leave their chairs feeling like a million bucks. read more

My wife and I each had great experiences here. I recommend you give Salon Astante. The location is easy to find. The stylists are talented and professional. Smart for hair stylists. I feel like you get a ton of value for the service they provide. The stylists were so nice and sweet I was temped to kidnap them and make them live in my dirt floor basement read more

Almost forgot to write this review, but since as per usual it was awesome service I just have to get the word out there. I went back to Salon Astante to get a gel manicure to fix a terrible one I'd gotten done earlier in the week. I just want to start out really quick by saying that this is NOT the place for large groups, the nail area is pretty small, with one station for manis and two chairs for pedis, and as far as I know there's only one girl who does nails. They have a huge range of colors to choose from, from OPI to shellac gel. So anyway I went in and Sam did my nails. Before I had booked the appointment the previous day she spent a lot of time going over the colors with me and helping me decide exactly what I wanted to get which I really appreciated. She was also super friendly and kept up conversation which was nice. I like that she took her time and didn't make me feel rushed, and did a great job. It's about a week later and my nails are still looking great! Basically, this salon has it all and I'd recommend it over and over again! read more

I haven't been to this salon yet, but I'm already unimpressed. I called looking to get a manicure and an eyebrow wax on Friday. The girl I spoke to on the phone told me they don't have a single nail tech or person who waxes that even works on a Friday. It wasn't that they were booked, they literally don't have anyone in the salon on Fridays who either waxes or does nails. For such a big place they don't seem to have a very complete staff. Seems fairly unprofessional in my opinion. I probably wouldn't go out of my way to try going there again. read more

I followed Laurel to this salon from Lexington and will follow her to the ends of the earth! She knows hair. period. She really listens, makes suggestions and keeps up with all the latest trends. Her blow outs are the best I've ever had and it will last for days. She does magic with color as well. I love the keratin treatment. I recently had Ana put on my color and blow dry as Laurel was on vaca. She is also good - gives a great head massage when washing your hair! The Salon was recently updated it's got a nice unpretentious vibe. They take good care of you, water, tea, coffee. I've never had a problem getting an appointment when I needed one. They also offer organic airbrush tanning - although I haven't tried it yet. And there is free parking behind the building. So go - get beautiful and then walk a few steps to have a drink on the patio at Margaritas! read more

We are living in the time of the Covid-19 virus and this salon takes no precautions moreover I reported it to the board of health. From out of town, I wanted a trim. A trim with no wash plus an eyebrow wax cost $95. Ridiculous. But worse, the stylist said "oh this brush only has my hair in it". I said "no". She got a new one. None of the combs were in the blue disinfectant. I person who did my eyebrows did not assure me that the materials used were clean and the utensils disinfected. I will never go to this place again. It is unlikely since I live in California but just the same, shame on these people! read more

Amazing! That is all I can say. It is a tad pricey but well worth it. Recently went back to bright blonde and they did such a great job! No worry of an orange or brassy disaster what so ever. read more

Brittany gives the best manis and pedis EVER! Very clean. It is clear she loves what she does.

Such a great neighborhood gem! Overall - great service. super friendly. attentive. wonderful atmosphere. I made an appointment via email, which I always appreciate as so many establishments fail with technology. The day of the appointment, I got into some car trouble and Katie was very understanding and offered to reschedule with only a couple hours left before the appointment. When I got in, I was surprised with how posh the space was while still being very cozy and welcoming. Katie was very nice and attentive. She asked me in detail what I typically did with my hair, which I appreciated since it's curly and it's not very typical. I got a shampoo, cut, and blow dry. They were also having a special tanning event and ended up having one as well. Which was a nice surprise. Overall Katie was really nice and a real pleasure. Definitely recommending this place and going back. read more

Katie is a star! She has been doing my hair for years and she is awesome! The salon is lovely, nice atmosphere, great staff, convenient parking. Highly recommended! read more

Got a haircut by Diana, mani-pedi from Pam. Both were great. (and as an added bonus they have 1/2 off mani-pedis that day). Will come back. read more

I am new to the area and have been searching for a place to get regular cuts and dyes. I tried Salon Astante when I wanted a simple layered bob with some high lights. The following are reasons I will never go back: 1. My appointment started 45 mins LATE (yes, I should have left at this point) 2. It was clear that I was forgotten several times (left in different rooms while the OWNER who was supposed to be working on my hair was also playing receptionist and salesperson). I was left at the sink with my hair soaking (you know how uncomfortable those can be) for ~20 mins while she tried to sell someone shampoo. 3. The owner/my stylist did not listen to what I wanted, i.e. I asked her to please not cut my hair all one length because it is curly and I will look like a mushroom, yet she did this anyway. My hair is devoid of layers and 2 inches SHORTER than I wanted so I will have to pin it back on the sides until it is long enough to get cut again (somewhere else, of course). My bangs are crooked and much thinner than I wanted (I explicitly said I wanted very thick bangs). 4. The color of my highlights was way off, they look cheap and copper-colored 5. I was treated in a rush once my appointment finally got started 6. It was ridiculously expensive--almost $300!!!!!! I have never paid this much and I have had much much better haircuts from stylists in hick towns in California where I grew up. I will agree with Cassandra D. The prices are definitely misleading!!! STAY AWAY if you don't want your hair butchered like mine was. If you must go somewhere in Waltham, go to Salon Di Elio, he is so much better and his prices aren't ridiculous! read more

I love my hair now. I need to start this review with that. For years, I've wanted a short pixie style, but most stylists seem hesitant to do it. It's as if they don't think I really want my hair cut that short. Maybe it's a difficult cut to do? Okay. So, Katie did not originate my pixie style, but she sure made it better. So far, there are no clumps of hair sticking out, and overall, the cut looks very precise, which is what you want for a short cut. First time patrons get their cut for $50, and I used the Yelp deal that let me pay $50 and get $100 worth of service, which, even at an expensive salon is a great deal. I got a brow wax and bought a small bottle of the outrageously decadent Oribe superfine hairspray, all for under $100. Brow wax was $20. Is any brow wax worth more than fifteen dollars? Every other place I have had it done charges between 14 and 16. This is a very nice salon. It was friendly, attractive, had free parking, coffee and tea, etc. They even give newcomers a gift bag with samples (Oribe! Yeah!). But, if I return, cuts are 65 - 85 dollars. $85 for a haircut? In waltham? This was definitely the best cut, wax, and overall experience that I've had since moving to this area about 9 months ago, but is it 85 dollars better? That's twice the price of many local salons. I expect to pay more for quality service, but I'm not sure the local market warrants these prices. read more

I just had my first visit to Salon Astante--I followed my stylist, Laurel, who is AMAZING! I was lucky enough to get a recommendation for her shortly after I moved to Boston 6 years ago, and now I have moved salons to follow her twice. When she was in Lexington, I drove an hour just to get my hair cut. I have straight, fine hair, and she manages to cut it so that it looks like it has some shape and volume. She is worth every penny and I'm so glad to be a loyal client! read more

My wife got the yelp deal and got her hair done at Astante, she was very happy with the cut and styling of her hair. She has frizzly curly hair and no easy to manage. The hairdresser was very helpful, listened and did a great job. Wife happy Life Happy! read more

Laurel is the best bar none! Me and all my friends go to her and all have different hair studs and types and she works her magic with us all. Xoxoxo read more

Diana cut my hair and it is perfect! Pam did my eyebrow wax and gave me some trial size samples of face wash & moisturizer. Eyebrows look great and my skin feels soft. Heading back in a few weeks for a facial and highlight touch up. I highly recommend this salon! read more

Gina, my previous hair stylist & Ana (current)- are simply amazing!!! I always love my new look after....am a loyal customer (:

First time here, I was very nervous about finding a new salon. Gina cut my hair and it looks so freaking awesome! I love it! Christine did my eyebrows and they are equally fabulous! read more

A resounding shout-out to Gina, who has mastered the art of taming my curly hair! The first time I went in to see her, she not only cut, shaped, and styled my unruly hair perfectly, but she also went the extra mile in teaching me exactly what I needed to do to keep it manageable, healthy, and easy to live with. I have been to many hairdressers in my quest to find someone who not only understands what I want in a hairstyle but also knows how to make it happen. Gina is one of a very select few I would highly recommend, whether it be for a helpful consultation or a new hairdresser you'll be very happy with. read more

I saw the Yelp deal which made me try this place. Totally glad I did. I came to the salon for my sister's birthday and it was terrific--a wonderful afternoon with the girls! Naturally some of the ladies were running late, but Astante's staff couldn't have been more understanding. They didn't rush us and made it all work in the end. The service was top notch as well. Katie did an amazing job on my hair. She even took the time to give me a little added curl during the blow dry as I was going out with my fiancee for dinner. The nail technician was wonderful as well. I think she even stayed a little late to fit us in. And lastly, if you want some fun evening make-up complete with fake lashes I highly recommend Diane. She did an amazing job on my litter sister's make-up. My sister couldn't have been happier with her smokey eye look. We were a slightly noisy bunch and the staff put up with us with a smile. read more

The best nail salon in town. Great deals in yelp right now. Very quiet place. Cozy salon for me to relax.

Called day of looking for a "good" salon.. Yelped all morning and stumbled across this place. I have gone to two salons on néwbury street for the past 7 years. And this place was very pleasantly surprising. I would go back to Ana again and again. Great spot and squeeZed me in within an hour of my call! read more

It was my first time here and I'm so glad I stopped in. The staff were so attentive and nice. My stylist Sarah was awesome! She made me feel comfortable and felt like she really listened and got I wanted to do. It was a great experience and I highly recommend. read more

It's hard for me to even write this - I'm still so upset. I went into the salon with high hopes. I wanted to cut a couple inches off of my long hair and clean it up to have a healthier looking style for the fall. After speaking with my stylist about her cutting around 3 to 4 inches off, she said she would do some long layers and angles around my face. I agreed again making myself very clear on 3 things. I needed to be able to wear a pony tail, have all of my hair behind my ears, and NO bangs. She starts cutting, and I start getting nervous...for what turned out to be good reason. When my haircut was finished I had hair that barely touched my shoulders - about 8 inches gone - She butchered the back of my head. It looks like my five year old niece took scissors to my hair. It feels so thin, there are random pieces of long hair and chunks of short pieces sticking out everywhere. It is so short that it doesn't all stay behind my ears, and a ponytail is next to impossible - pretty much the opposite of what I made clear I was looking for. I am so upset about this situation - I understand that it is only hair and it will grow up, thankfully - but this is just unacceptable. I will never go back to Salon Asante and I will tell anyone who mentions it to me (which they will-because I work veryyyyyy close by) to steer clear. The unprofessionalism, and clear lack of skill, training and talent is atrocious. Time to go find a headband to cover my hair for the next few months. Thanks Salon Asante. read more

I've been to Ana for a haircut/blow-dry a handful of times, and she delivers a flawless cut each time! The cut is always what I wanted (and the awesome scalp massage is a nice bonus!), and I always feel great walking out of my appointment. The ladies at the front desk are very welcoming, too. Definitely recommend. read more

I am staying in Waltham while my daughter is being treated at Boston Children's Hospital here. I desperately needed some new color while here, but was super nervous about going to a new stylist as I love mine back at home. I made an appointment with Katie at Salon Astante, and she did a great job putting me at ease. She gave me a great cut and color. I'm so glad I went. read more

This is my fourth and final time going to Salon Astante. The previous times were just ok. Never once did I have an awesome cut that I was thrilled with but they were ok. I had cuts that were 30, 40, 50 and finally 60. The interesting thing and the reason that I have decided to finally write this review is the last cut, just a few weeks ago. I walked in as I usually do and asked for a walk-in cut, I know that you get whomever is free and the price changes accordingly. I got the owner Katie. Great I thought, maybe this is the awesome cut Ive been looking for. Well I couldn't have been more wrong, in fact it was the worst cut I have had from this salon and in fact the worst cut that I have had in YEARS. She does not seen to have any experience cutting men's hair or at least very little. One side of my hair is very short now and the other close to two inches longer. She only partially listened to my requests and failed at 70 percent of it. This is pretty unacceptable considering its her shop and she charges $60.00 for a cut! Here I am, even a few weeks later and the cut is so bad that I have to find someone to salvage it so that it can at least grow out evenly. I see that most women have had pretty good experiences here and while I wouldn't dissuade them from going I would tell any and all men to avoid letting Katie give you a cut at all costs. read more

I had highlights done on my reddish hair there that ended up looking gray. I went back to correct it and asked for a lighter natural look. The second time I walked out with a dirty dark (almost black) hair and highlights that looked like gray again. The color did not work with my skin tone, and my long hair was very dry. The hairdresser kept telling me how it looked so good, while I stood there in shock and disbelieve that I asked for blonde and became a dirty brunette. I had to go to another salon the next day to correct it. In order to remediate this problem I had to select a more flattering dark shade and could not safely achieve the lighter shade that I wanted from the start. Overall: poor skills, miscommunication, and expensive. Sadly, I spent close to half a thousand through this nightmare. And it took me months to revive my hair. read more

Salon Astante is fabulous! I went to see Katie for a blow dry before going away for New Years Eve and is came out wonderful! The girl that washed my hair gave me an excellent head massage that was to die for and Katie really took the time to find out how I wanted it. She did this awesome curl blow dry that was fast and fabulous. It stay in during my whole trip and looked great on NYE. I also needed to get my nails done somewhere and dreaded going to the mall, so I had them done there while I waited for my appointment and it was awesome. Super clean, friendly, and lasting. Love Salon Astante, I highly recommend! read more

My search is finally over. I am so glad to have been introduced to the salon by Groupon and I am beyond thrilled to have found Diana. She helped me find the right shade of blonde for me and my hair has never been so shiny. The cut is perfect too. She really listened to me and made some great suggestions to meet my needs. The salon itself is spacious and beautifully decorated and everyone was very friendly. I will absolutely be back. read more

Pleasant experience! The staff greeted me right when I entered the salon and were very friendly and engaging throughout my visit. My stylist, Ana, understood my "vision" and produced exactly what I wanted. :) read more