This was my first experience at this salon, and I'll definitely be returning. I went in need of a haircut, and something to cover up the new sprouts of gray that have been popping up all over my mane. My stylist, Salvatore, recommended some caramel highlights and a layered cut. Throughout the whole process, Salvatore was very kind and communicative, and seemed devoted to making sure my hair was perfect. And it is. My highlights blend beautifully with the rest of my hair, and look so natural that it's hard to believe they're colored. The cut is incredible, and just keeps getting better as it starts to grow out a bit. I can't say enough about how wonderful my experience with Salvatore was, nor about how incredible my hair looks and feels. YAY! read more

Val has been my hairdresser for many years. He knows what my hair can do and wor with that. His hair cuts are perfect and he and his staff all really care about their clients. i can't recommend him more highly! read more

I have very rarely been able to find a hairdresser who instinctively knows not only what I want, but knows how to make it look good on me! I've been stopped several times with compliments on my haircut and yesterday a woman took my picture so she could get same cut! Val is awesome. He takes his time and absolutely loves what he's doing. I love this place and will continue to recommend Salon Continental to anyone who needs a youthful cut that suits their face. love you guys! Gwen read more

Sal and Val are both great! They are very professional and caring. They will accommodate with last minute appointments.

Have to travel to Switzerland for a family event and want to Look nice. Nobody but Joe touches my hair-be is the BEST! He's been my hair guy for 25+ years! read more

I went to Salon Continentale on an impulse decision made the previous night to get a pixie cut. I needed a drastic change and there is no better way to deal with an existential crisis than chopping your hair off. I called them and they had availability for same day. Val was very sweet from the beginning. I felt welcomed. He was speaking with a long time client of the salon. She was very kind and I think that demonstrates even more so the warm environment the salon offers. The stylists look not only to give you any haircut but it is sincere and genuine attempt to make you feel beautiful. Val took what I was looking for and designed a haircut fit for my face. I walked out there feeling confident. read more

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Came here for the first time today and am SO GLAD I did! I had found a yelp deal about a year ago and bought it based on the wonderful reviews and boy am I glad I listened to them. I had my appointment with Sal and he was just amazing! He was so friendly and just a pleasure to have my hair done by. I told him I had got a full foil elsewhere and it just wanst blonde like I hoped , and he worked his magic and at the end I was blonde just like I was looking for. I love that this salon is welcoming, and not like the thousand of prissy salons in my town . I hate going to a salon where everyone leaves looking the exact same. Salon Continentale is a relaxing, welcoming salon :). I will most definitely come here to have Sal do my hair from here on out and highly suggest you try this salon if you are looking for a great place to relax and enjoy the company of the staff and your hairdresser. Sal you are amazing, I had comments on how great my hair looked the minute I left the salon :) Val ( the owner) was very nice as well, introduced himself as I was leaving, and the rest of the staff is kind as well :) read more

Salon Continentale - Amazing full foil from Sal :) Love it !!!! - Hair Salons Near Me - Belmont, Massachusetts

28 days' later update: Many people have told me how nice my hair looks; I think it's partly a reaction to the shock of seeing a fairly dramatic change. But more importantly: there has not been a single day when I have looked at myself in the mirror, smiled, and said "wow... okay, he was right, this is great for me." I feel like I am simply waiting for my hair to grow to a point where I will feel like "me" again, and then I might contemplate seeing someone else and trying to get closer to what I actually wanted. I am not currently taking joy in my hair. Really, mostly, I'm sad, because I might have chosen to do this sort of thing myself someday! But it not being what I wanted *matters*. You cannot force someone to want something that they don't want. Period. read more

Coming from a girl who has seen her fair share of stylists and been to the better half of Boston's top-notch salons, Salon Continentale and the talented colorist/stylist Salvatore have made me want to "settle down". After getting balayage highlights just a month ago at a pricey Boston salon, I tried to convince myself that I didn't waste my money... But as time went by, I noticed the color was a bit brassy and looked nothing like the sandy multidimensional blonde I was looking for. Based on the yelp reviews and deal, I decided on Salon Continentale to correct the expensive mistake. Salvatore carefully listened to every picky detail and request I had, and took the time to communicate with me about how he could achieve what I was looking for. He made me feel as though creating my vision of perfectly blonde highlights was his number one priority, and the results are a true testament to his talent. He even trimmed my dry ends prior to giving me a fantastic blowout that made me feel like a million bucks. He pleased a truly picky girl and made me feel genuinely lucky to come across this gem of a salon! I highly recommend Salvatore and Salon Continentale if you are looking to pay a reasonable price for above and beyond treatment and results. read more

I have been going to Sal for color (foiled, blond) for seven years! He is fantastic. He owns the salon with his uncle, Val. Sal does an amazing job with color, foils in particular, and I always get lots of compliments on my hair. I also went through a brief brunette phase, and Sal did a great job of figuring out how to take my hair from blond to dark with a single process, keep it that way without too much fading, and then bring it back to blond when I got sick of it. Reasonable prices, highly recommended! Make appointments a few weeks in advance if you want a Saturday.... those book up fast. read more

Came here with my mom and we got cuts by Val and Guy. They were great, talked us through the process of proper conditioners and treatments for both of our dry hair texture. My mom was looking for a crop cut (more difficult to cut and style than longer hair in my opinion), and she ended up loving her cut. I gave Val some guidelines of how long I wanted to keep my hair and he took over with his vision, which turned out really nice. I have long, thick, and coarse hair which gets to be heavy when I wear it down. Val thinned it out and improved my layers without cutting it too short. My hair feels so light now! My favorite part was that they were not pushy about having us buy salon products. They suggested the types of products we should be using, showed us some that they offered at their salon, and did not try to push the products onto us. Most salons I go to try and pressure you or overwhelm you that you "must" buy a particular hair product that is "only available here!" or "offered at a special salon rate!" which gets annoying. By not being pushy, I felt that Val truly wanted what was best for my hair. read more

I usually don't write yelp reviews but this place was fantastic. It is on the more affordable side for a top quality haircut. The salon is not stuffy and trendy like some other places where they overcharge you for not so great of a haircut. Sal D is amazing with color. I wanted the ombre on my hair to be more prominent and fixed and Sal made it turn out perfectly! The places I had been going to before did not know how to actually do it the correct way. Sal was patient and tries his best to preserve the integrity of your hair (with less harsh treatments/chemicals). He spent over 1.5 hours coloring and even gave me a slight trim to make sure the ombre stands out! Recommend 100%, definitely going back as a regular. read more

I don't usually waste the time writing a yelp review, but this place deserves it. From the outside you might be a little worried but rest assured it's a fantastic place. Everyone was friendly. Val washed my hair, got to know me a little bit, and offered me coffee while I was waiting. Then Salvatore cut my hair!! I told him "I'm looking for something new, do whatever looks good" He knows what he's doing, it's perhaps the best haircut I've ever received! I even mentioned I had the coupon (which worried me that I would get a sub-par hair cut) and he still put a lot of time and effort into my hair. He constantly asked my opinion and even stepped back to examine his work. I will differently return even after the coupon is used up! This place is outstanding! read more

First let me say, it is wise to go to a more seasoned, experienced hair dresser, if you want the kind of skills that will leave you feeling great and confident of your presentation. That's why I put my head of hair in the hands of the senior party of this establishment, who's been doing what he does for over fifty years and has clients come back from all over for his very exacting skills. But he never showed me why. Directly defied my request not to put any junk in my hair that would make it brassy. Totally crooked cut. Went in for a trim, left over a foot shorter. The kind of skill it takes to insult a client while they sit and take it is superb. Really, left there thinking what an @$$h()!e. Worst EVER haircut of my life. Felt like I will never try a new hairdresser ever again in my life. Run. Don't walk. Run away from there. Do not. Just do not. read more

my hair looked like the hindquarter of somethimg dead after months of travel and neglect, my hair was ravaged enter val...val is talented and patient: val listens carefully (i have allergies and reactions to many products) he did EXACTLY what i requested (perform a miracle) he knows colour he is an artist my hair colour is beautiful the cut is perfect thank you, val let me type this twice thank you, val read more

I live in Belmont and had passed the salon many times and never went in but I decided to take a chance. I had the very good luck to have a consult with Sal. The shop was just about to close but Sal took the time to discuss what I wanted for color. I made an appt and have been going to him ever since. He is a talented hair cutter, colorist and a good listener as to what about your hair makes you unhappy and how he can help. I cannot think of anything negative to say about Salon Continentale! read more

I've been going here since I was 5, even when I lived in NY I would plan my Boston visits around my hair appointments because anywhere else was just problems. Val is awesome at updos for special events you may have and Sal is the best colorist around. I have done a one process and 2-process highlights with him. The highlights he will do babyfine and then a wash to blend, no one could even tell my hair was colored. Sal is extremely in demand at the salon so Saturday appointments have to be booked he just doesn't have time for walkins. Thursday's he stays late for those who can't make it on a Saturday and work then 9-5 mon-fri. The entire staff is friendly and professional. read more

I wouldn't think of getting my hair cut anywhere else. Val is the best! No matter how I want my hair to look (I'm a guy, I don't bring in pictures...just do a poor job describing how I want it), it always comes out right. Not easy when I don't give him a lot to go on. The place is fantastic! read more

You gotta go see Sal for the freshest fades and tape-ups!

Val was wonderful! He spent over 1.5 hours on my hair (long, thick) and did a fantastic job. I am extremely happy and will definitely be going back! read more

What a wonderful experience. I have found my new place. Val was my stylist. He listened to what I wanted and did a fantastic job. His skill level is obvious, not only in the final product but also his technique. He also has a warm manner, making the client feel very much at home. The salon generally feels this way; customers come in, saying hello to the staff, in a relaxed welcoming atmosphere. I also received low pressure advice on what products to use and how to best manage my hair type. To clarify-I was not encouraged to buy their products, but told which type of products might be best for my hair. I tried this salon because I had a Living Social deal, and in the end felt a little guilty using it because the services are better than anything that should be discounted. But I will make it up next time. read more

These guys are pros - Good trim and hooked it up. If I am ever that way I am going to get a full cut.

Seriously not going to lie when I walked in saw all make staff I was like o no, what did I get my self into lol but let me tell you I have never left a salon more happy!! Salvatore did a GREAT job and had me laughing most of the time!! Great color and cut just perfect!! read more

I went to Salon Continentale yesterday for the first time and had a wonderful experience. Val cut my hair; he took his time and did exactly what I had asked for. He was also friendly and we chatted for most of the time. I love my new haircut and will be returning in the future! Thanks Val! read more

Sal has been coloring my hair and Val has been cutting it for about 10 years now. It took a while for me to find them and now I travel almost an hour to get there but it's worth it - they are so skilled and care about their clients. Besides cut and color, Val used a new keratin product on my hair last month made by a company GK and it gave my hair beautiful texture and shine and also made it much easier for me to style. I can't say enough good things about Salon Continentale. The real deal for sure. Gail S. read more

THE BEST. Have been to plenty hairdressers and thankfully have found the best for me. Sal does an amazing job. I constantly get compliments on my hair thanks to Sal. Would highly recommend. read more

Color and style is above average, a four star. Easy to get an appointment. "Not sure of prices" , ask before you get your service -- three stars. Friendly staff. English and Italian spoken. read more

I got a haircut and color. The hairdresser was extremely unprofessional. He cut it very short and my experience was bad. I got a living social deal for haircut and I called the salon before I scheduled my appointment for a single process. I confirmed the price when i called and they mentioned it would be $70 for any length hair. when I asked for a particular haircut the stylist was rude by saying he had no time for that cut. First of all if he had no time he shouldn't take up clients. After my cut and color he charged me $110 for the color which was insane. I told him That they mentioned it was $70 before I went in, but he gave some reason saying he used a lot of color because my hair was thick!!! This is very unprofessional and would not recommend this salon. They shouldn't be saying one price and charging much more than that! read more

After finding a Yelp deal and seeing so many 5* reviews extolling the virtues of the colorists, coupled with the fact that they offer balayage highlights that I wouldn't have to keep hiking to Newbury St for, I was really excited to try Salon Continentale. Unfortunately, while all the staff were professional and courteous, the results left a huge amount to be desired, especially for what they charged (even with the Yelp deal discount)! Honestly, it didn't seem a whole lot cheaper than what I paid in the Back Bay, and somehow my "balayage" highlights came out looking like a mediocre-at-best foil job, and that's probably being generous. Instead of being a subtle and natural root touch-up, as I had requested and balayage is always supposed to look like anyway, what I got were incongruent, bleached-out, thick & chunky zebra lines that were FAR lighter than my old highlights and natural hair tones. Even a friend who saw it the next day thought that I had foil done instead this time because she pointed out that the new highlights looked nothing like my hair used to, or my older highlights where the balayage was still visible. read more

It was my first time going. I had a groupon for a Moroccan Oil Treatment. Val was so nice and did a great job! I highly recommend him.

I live in Beilont and went to Sal based on the recommendations of others on Yelp, and I'm glad I did. I don't typically write reviews, but I appreciated his evaluation of my hair ( which I knew had no shape after a previous too short haircut) and his expert cut that I can tell will let it grow out in a way that still looks great. Thanks Sal, and I will be retuning! read more

First time at Salon Continentale and I plan to go back. Salvatore gave me exactly the cut I asked for and it looked great. I also got highlights from him and he was super flexible with coloring it how I wanted it. read more

I came here to get a bad ombre color fixed, and I left 100% satisfied. I came in with a super brassy ombre that just looked terrible, and Sal helped me so much. He listened to what I wanted, gave me his opinion, and then proceeded to fix my color taking into account what I wanted and what he thought was best. And he definitely knows what he's doing too! My ugly ombre turned out beautiful and blonde like I had wanted and I could not be happier with the results. I recommended the salon (and especially Sal) 100% !! read more

Sal is fantastic -- these reviews are spot on! I have been to many stylists and these are by far the best highlights yet. He took the time to understand exactly what I wanted and did a really great job with my hair (both cut and color). He is also a genuinely nice person and I enjoyed talking with him during the hours I was at the salon. I highly recommend him! read more

I found Sal to not only be a talented hair guy, but a very nice person as well. I had previously suffered major hair loss and went to him for color correction. He was extremely patient, conscientious and sensitive and I achieved a good color with a gentle formula. The rest of the gang there were very welcoming and friendly. Because of my sensitive scalp and thin hair, he was extremely careful not to pull a single thread. Good hair cut, and a guy that really listens. He is more expensive than I am used to but you get what you pay for. I would highly recommend Sal or anyone at this wonderful salon. I don't think you could go wrong. read more

This was my first time here and I am very happy with the way my hair came out. They are professional and friendly. I am always hesitant when I tell the stylist that I like the length and only want a trip and then they cut like 5 inches but Val did a great job cleaning it up while maintaining the length. He also gave me advice how to help it grow. After the cut I got a blow out which was amazing. read more

I'm torn. I feel obliged to Sal and want to extol the virtues of his genius, but...once people start to request Sal, I'll have to wait to get an appointment. I started seeing Sal around 2011. He's a magician. Truly. I've had just about every type of cut, pixie to long, straight to wavy. Each cut is not just a good cut, but a cut that has a look to it, and that, incredibly, looks just as good growing out. Sal also does my highlights, and we've gone through different shades of that, per my request, as well. I've had strangers stop me to compliment my pixie and people that I know who've admired my various cuts travel to Sal, even as far as New Jersey. What I like most is that, when I come in with an idea or a picture from Pinterest, he will tell me honestly what will and will not work with my specific features, then suggests how to get what I want but still flatter my features. He's also cut my children's hair. Yes, there are cheaper places to get your kids hair cut, but, as with my cuts, I can wait longer between cuts because their hair grows out so beautifully. Usually it's just Sal and Val when I'm there, which is always a treat. Ask how Val came to be called "Val"...he's a real charmer. read more

Well where do I start. This is the first time I have ever been happy with a haircut! Val should be cutting hair on Newbury St. in Boston. I was so happy with him I went home and brought my little man Nikos to get a haircut. (son). I made apt to go back today for a color, so excited. read more

I have been looking for a good salon for a long time now. After trying a few places in Newbury Street and not liking them for different reasons (bad cut, bad color, bad attitude) I decided to try this place out for color and highlight. I Saw Sal for root touch up, and he did an excellent job matching the rest of my hair. On top of that, he even fixed some of my old highlights. I was super happy with the end result; it looked natural and simply beautiful. Going back to see him soon. So happy I finally found a place that I can go back! read more

I went in already with some color in my hair from before, and I wanted to get balayage done on top of that. Salvatore was incredibly thorough and made time to talk about both what he felt comfortable doing and my vision of what I wanted just to make sure that we were happy and on the same page. He was lovely to talk to and my afterward my hair looked and felt amazing! I absolutely loved what Salvatore did with my hair, and it came out looking exactly like I'd hoped! I definitely recommend this place and I am absolutely returning for my next hair appointment! read more