Shan Hair

I had a somewhat bizarre experience at Alexander Salon a while ago and forgot to post my review so…read moredoing it belatedly! In summary: even if it's a bit chaotic, stick with it for a phenomenal haircut. Alexander Salon has a very warm friendly atmosphere, but it was very busy (supplemented by the dog running around!). I had an appointment with Nader, and when I arrived, the receptionist immediately washed my hair. I was a bit confused because I had not had any kind of consultation about my hair type or desired cut, but I stuck with it. I then had to wait, and Nader came by a few times to apologize for running late. After about 15 min, we spoke briefly about what I wanted and he cut my hair--as other reviews shared it was a real show with scissor flourishes and spins. The actual haircut was very fast and then Nader said that other hairdressers would blow dry my hair while he moved on to other clients. What proceeded was three different stylists each came by, blew dry parts of my hair before being called away to do another task, leaving my hair half-dried and hanging in round brushes until the next one showed up. Finally one man finished up and after Nader was done filming what looked like a before/after transformation for instagram with another client, he came by for a finishing touch. During the experience I was pretty doubtful and while everyone was polite, it wasn't the smoothest customer service experience. I didn't realize Nader was handling multiple clients at the same time and with all the hairdryers leaving mid-service it felt like I wasn't important enough to receive anyone's full attention. However, my hair looked incredible, the blow out lasted for a full week, and my hair continued to look incredible after washing and regardless of whether I curled or straightened it. I've never received so many compliments and almost a year later, now in a different state, I'm looking at photos of that haircut as a reference. This may have been an unusually busy day so grain of salt. But, overall, if you're looking for the classic bouncy layered haircut with face-framing pieces this is your place!! Just be prepared for a bit of chaos.

I hadn't gotten a professional haircut in 10 years after a few bad ones and I'm so glad I finally…read moredecided to get one at this salon!! Birkan was fantastic, he worked fast without rushing and is very good at what he does. I got a blowout at the end that held up so well after snow + wind + sleeping and am obsessed with how the haircut turned out. Would definitely recommend!

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Biyóshi Salon

4.5(54 reviews)

0.8 mi•Coolidge Corner

Not in Allston anymore!…read more I went here to donate my hair. Emily did a great job! She's really cool and since I usually don't go to hair salons, I might consider my next hair cut here.

canceled my appointment an hour before appointment time. after I dropped and dispersed my kids at…read moretheir grandparent house and started making my way there. My haircut is simple, easy, and fast. anyone could have taken 3 inches off and especially were I was coming in with it already washed and ready to go. I'd even asked if there was someone else there willing. Manager seemed very unimpressed with the efforts I made to be there on time and unsympathetic to my circumstances. maybe they figured they weren't gonna make bank off of a haircut, however I'm a great tipper. They canceled it because the hairstylist took on a color re-correction, but I'm such an easy cut I feel like they could have respected my time and effort to be there and cut while the color was processing. they simply didn't care for my business and thought a simple cut wasn't worth their time. Fortunately I did reach out to another salon and after I explained my circumstances they squeezed me in. They were apologetic for the other salons mistreatment and showed me wonderful customer service. I'm a simple haircut, but that doesn't mean you wouldn't make good money off of it. Believe me the hairstyle willing to fit me in and sympathize with the circumstance of being a mom of four will be tipped big time and have a loyal customer. this wasn't just a fail of the hairstylist Addie but the salon as a whole.

Touru Hair Studio

4.2(5 reviews)

It was my first actual haircut in 2 years and Touru did an amazing job! I've only ever gotten…read morestraight trims and this time I wanted to ask for lots of layers. After a couple of pictures he started right away and recreated it pretty accurately. He was very nice explaining how to style it after the cut and also explained the details of his work :) The salon itself was clean and bright. I was confused at first, but it is the corner salon right off the block! I think he is also a very sweet and chill person and has a lot of experience cutting hair! I think if you tell him some details he will give you good advice. You should definitely try the salon if you're looking to cut all sorts of styles, especially Asian hair. He is also fluent in English and Korean! I would come back again :) thank you Touru!

I'm honestly extremely disappointed with my experience at Touru. I showed multiple reference photos…read moreand clearly explained what I wanted, but the final result looked nothing like the photos or what we discussed. The highlights placement was completely different from what I asked for, the cut was significantly shorter than requested, and the styling honestly made everything look worse. What's most frustrating is that I felt like my concerns and requests were largely ignored throughout the appointment. I left feeling shocked and upset, especially given the price (450) and the salon's reputation. I'm posting this because I genuinely would like the salon to make this right, whether through a refund or correction with a different stylist.

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Wavelengths Salon

3.8(88 reviews)

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Wavelengths is great. New location is really cute too. Huge fan of Hayley! She's really good at…read morewhat she does and fun to chat with too. Would recommend to a friend! Prices are very fair, especially for a men's haircut.

I am so fortunate to have the best hairdresser in the World, right here in Brookline! Fortunate to…read morebe their client for the past 16 years. Enjoying the new beautiful salon they recently moved to, 58 Kent Street Brookline. Wavelength @TheStudio Best haircut, best hairdresser color, highest and hair treatments.

Wavelengths Salon of Brookline -- 1343 Beacon Street, Brookline Storefront

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Giovanni Hair Design

4.0(84 reviews)

I eased into root touch up after several non event ful shampoo and blow dry…read more Then after success I dared a hair trim. Nothing bad happened ! I'm ready to graduate to highlights ! I expect the best. Prices are good. Ambiance is spartan. That's ok, if I get all the glam!

I used a Groupon so this is not a recent experience. Both the owner and staff were obnoxious about…read morethe fact that I was using a Groupon. Additionally Giovanni spent an inordinate amount of time playing with someone's dog instead of starting my haircut and didn't wash his hands beforehand either. The haircut was decent but considering their attitude and the fact that you can get pretty good overpriced haircuts on Newbury street without the attitude and unsanitary conditions - I've moved on to other salons.

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Supercuts

2.9(52 reviews)

Tried it out because I couldnt get an appointment for months with my regular salon; figured every…read morestylist is trained at the same places. Teda did my hair. This place is a fraction of the cost of a regular salon, sees you same day, and does cut, color, gloss, blow dry and styling. Does not look any different than my salon that charges thousands.

I saw Jeanette again today. I am pleased and recommend her. To be fair, if you have a sophisticated…read morestyle in mind, Supercuts may not be your spot. But for garden variety cuts (like mine), they are great and the price is right

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Alexandra's Beauty Salon and Spa

5.0(14 reviews)

I learned about Alexandra's Salon when I came on Yelp looking for a spa to get a facial, and…read morealthough she did not have many recent reviews, I could tell from her website and from those older reviews that I would be in great hands. I was right! Alexandra was welcoming and answered all my questions. Her salon is private and peaceful, and the deep pore cleansing facial was wonderful. She used excellent products and paid close attention to my skin's needs. My skin has been very happy with the results of the facial. I got some much-needed pampering at a great price and will be looking forward to going back!

I've been Alexandra's client for several years now and I LOVE it!…read more Very clean. Very friendly. Very relaxing. Very stylish. Wide range of services available - waxing, haircuts, hair color (including natural henna coloring which is very hard to find), facials, massage, pedicure, manicure etc. Very happy with my favorite salon!

The entrance to the building: salon is on the second floor

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Augusto's Hair Salon

5.0(4 reviews)

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Augusto is the best stylist in Massachusetts. He is an extremely talented and diligent artist. I…read morehave the worst combination of hair: thin, fine, and very grey! Yet after I leave his salon, I have a smile on my face and a spring in my step. He makes me look my best. He is a real gem. I have been going to him for 22 years. There are many other stylists, closer to my home but going to him after all these years is always a treat! Try him, you will not be disappointed!

Augusto is a skilled professional who gives you the best of both worlds; vision for a cut that is…read moresuitable to you, and respect for your wishes. He manages to blend these two sometimes divergent factors to create a gorgeous and manageable look FOR ANYONE. Case in point; I first heard of Augusto when at a restaurant I saw a woman in her early 20's whose hair was so stunning and flattering I just had to ask who her stylist was. She mentioned Augusto. Still leery of venturing out (what if this girls hair was a one-off? What if he gave the same exact haircut to every girl regardless of any other factor? What if my unruly hair is too much for this virtuoso to handle?) I did not call or make an appointment, just a mental note. Then, some time later, I met a woman in her mid 50's who had a completely different but equally flattering look. She happened to volunteer in conversation that she was a long time devotee of this Augusto that was recommended to me before. What? This as-yet-unknown-to-me man was able to cut two completely different hair styles for two completely different lengths and types of hair on women from two completely different generations, and pull off a striking look for both?? I was sold! As someone who knows relatively little about hair I am able to give him a very vague idea of what I have in mind and he inevitably will come up with something simply PERFECT. I have very thick, wavy, course hair which I have been told is a challenge to cut. Well, I know from personal experience that it is definitely a challenge to style!! Augusto changes all that. Every time I leave his chair I manage to feel gorgeous, with a cut that I am very happy with. Apparently I don't only feel gorgeous but also look that way, because I have been so many times complimented on my hair I have had to recommend so many people. Better still, I can always style the cut easily!! It's only a bonus that Augusto, through his professionalism and charisma, manages to make a friend of every client. He is friendly in a very unobtrusive way. Several very fun and interesting people wander into his shop, some of them for their hair appointment and others simply to stop by and say hello to Augusto and all of his guests. He will take his time on your hair and his painstaking attention to detail is seen in the results. You may have to wait a few moments, but it is one hundred percent worth it. I don't mind waiting as I know when the scissors hit my hair, the job will never be rushed. With my hair type, to be able to find a stylist who listens to your preferences, is able to find a cut that is very flattering for you within your desires, and makes it manageable for a novice to recreate at home on a daily basis, has proved a lifelong impossibility until now. Augusto is the needle in the haystack!!

Deep Blue Hair Studio

4.6(111 reviews)

1.2 mi

I just went to Deep Blue Studio for the first time. Kali is new to the salon (but not the…read morebusiness), I loved everything about the experience. Kali listened, asked questions, and was understanding -I ended up with a great cut (I often leave a salon disappointed). I'm looking forward to my next appointment!

I've been here about 5 times, and since my initial haircut the service has steadily declined with…read moreeach visit. I had to come back the last time so Candice could fix my cut, clearly annoyed, and left me with a choppy bang-like piece that I ended up fixing elsewhere. Then this last visit I showed her a photo of what I wanted - a very blunt shoulder length bob. Pretty simple. I was there 20 minutes tops and wasn't shown the back with a mirror, and when I got home and looked with my own mirror, I found the cut was uneven, angled, and longer at the front. Sure it looked nice after being blow dried, and I typically play around with my hair afterwards to to be sure the cut flows nicely, but I felt uncomfortably rushed with her standing at the register waiting for me. The floor should also be swept between each client. That was definitely my last visit there.

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Ultra Cut

3.9(13 reviews)

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Lilo from Ultra Cut is now at Salon Maria, LLC 1676 Beacon…read moreSt, Brookline, MA 02445, USA He's a fantastic hair stylist and you'll love how you look and feel after he's done! I've been coming to Salon Maria to see him for years if you lost track of him from his former location! He only sees people by appointment now. (617) 566-1111.

It's been 2 months since my last chop and I'm in the market for a fresh cut. First things first,…read morethis place doesn't even exist. I call in and it's across the street at Eve Michael Salon & Spa. Okay sure, why not. I sit down and ask for the Asian sex symbol. Or, you know, any normal semi-professional-looking trim. He hacks away and finished without once asking me about the sideburns or back. I put my glasses back on and, lo and behold, I'm greeted with the middle-aged "can I speak to your manager" lady at your local Walmart who's a self-proclaimed freelance musician dropping her next hit single "vaccines cause autism". Dude was nice tho.