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    Aluna Salon and Spa

    3.7 (155 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

    By appointment only

    Updated 2 months ago

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    Shivani S.

    I bought a Gilt City voucher for a massage, but as a student, my schedule can get busy at times and I waited until the last minute to book it before the expiration date. When I called to make the appointment, the front desk guy berated me, telling me I should've booked this appointment 2 months in advance. I was getting increasingly annoyed on the phone during this conversation, but alas, he said I could book a massage past the expiration date and it will be still honored- hooray! Maybe this will take the bad taste out of my mouth about this place. Wrong- I arrived 35 minutes *early* to the appointment. The front desk guy started to tell me that when I'm late to an appointment, they have to cut my appointment short so it won't affect the other customers. I was so confused as to why he's telling me this, saying that my appointment is coming up and that I wasn't late. He looked at the computer and then corrected himself, telling me this was for future appointments if I was late. He then pointed me toward the seating area and said "since you're 35 minutes late... I mean early... you can have a seat over there." Fifteen minutes past when my appointment was suppose to start, the previous customer comes out and asks the front desk how long the appointment was suppose to be because she felt like hers was cut short, which he went on to tell her about the late policy I know so well. However, it seems like they don't apply the infamous late policy to heart or else why would my appointment be postponed for the previous customer? The massage was on par with the customer service- the majority of the massage was done with one hand as the other hand was used to hold the masseuse up. After getting a one-handed swipe from my shoulder to my neck for what seemed like forever (sometimes she switched it up from neck to shoulder), I was curious how many times she would swipe the other side and started counting. I counted over 100 of these swipes that were suppose to be "deep tissue." And to top it all off- as I got up from the massage table in a state from the opposite of relaxed, I looked up and noticed some kind of device on the ceiling. Not sure if that's even legal, but that was the final tipping point in me writing this review.

    Sanaa O.

    Started going to salon after my move to newbury st from LA a couple of months ago. Extremely satisfied with the service! Had never had a desire to color my hair until I was introduced to the stuff who had inspired me to do so and I'm so glad I did! This is my third treatment and service with Tiago and it only keeps getting better with each time!!!

    If you're a blonde, you must go to Kristin at Aluna. She is a magician!!
    Emma B.

    BLONDES-GO SEE KRISTIN!! I purchased a Groupon for a full foil, cut and blow dry at Aluna after reading some reviews for the salon. I have been coloring my hair for years and I am very picky when it comes to my color. But after looking through the salons Instagram I noticed incredible pictures of Dyego's Work and thought he might be the right stylist to choose. I purchased my Groupon and booked an appointment with Dyego for about 4-5 weeks out. But when my scheduled appointment was approaching, I received a confirmation email saying that my appointment was rescheduled with Brenda. I called the salon in a panic knowing that the stylist I had really wanted was Dyego. The receptionist was very kind and explained that Dyego had unfortunately extended his time off and would not be back in the salon by my appointment date. I was heartbroken and in a panic I went back the salon's Instagram to review the work of other stylists. The first image I saw was a bright blonde full foil, and the caption on the picture had Kristin's name beneath it. I asked the receptionist if she was available for the upcoming week and she told me that Kristin would be back in the salon after Tuesday. I booked the appointment somewhat hesitantly but happy to have my roots touched up by a new stylist on such short notice. When I arrived for my appointment with Kristin I sat in her chair and Allowed her to look at my regrowth and past highlight mishaps that I was attempting to recover from. I could tell that Kristin really listened when I told her I preferred a very bright, but ashy blonde. She asked if I would like a toner (gloss) to even things out- but that it wasn't covered in the price of the Groupon. I told her I had no problem paying the difference for the toner, because I know what a difference it can make. When I told her I was working to grow out my hair, she promised not to cut too much off the length- and she didn't. She took barely 1/2 inch off despite the uneven haircut I had been growing out from another salon. I am so incredibly pleased with my hair, and I will definitely go see Kristin again.

    Perfect highlights and cut by Kristin

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    David is one of the best stylists he is super talented and I will be following him now that he's left Aluna

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    Don't go to this place. They are extremely rude and unprofessional. I wouldn't recommend it

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