bethany taryn salon is the place to go. i was lucky enough to book with bethany herself, and…read morealthough i had to wait 4 &1/2 months after a consultation for a color appointment, (7 months since i last colored my hair), as well as another few weeks for extensions, it was soooo worth it! the salon itself is extremely clean, well-maintained, and stocked with only the best products including oribe, k18, colorwow, etc. bethany is an absolute gem and incredibly talented hairstylist & woman! she is extremely passionate about her work, as well as all of the stylists here providing the highest quality service, and educating clients on their options. i felt like she provides a ton(!) of education and gives her clients exactly what they want, and does not override your own desires like some stylists do. i have been disappointed by hairstylists for decades, so i had taken matters into my own hands and maintained my own hair color for many years based on disasters i experienced with other stylists. my hair had gotten so damaged that i was desperate to find the right stylist that would fix & restore my faith of putting my hair in someone else's hands. bethany and her stylists are all more than qualified and i'm sooo grateful to have found them! i searched locally for blonde specialists and i came across bethany taryn salon, checked out their pictures and reviews, and they are all telling the truth. no matter what state your hair is in, you will leave here feeling like a masterpiece. confidence infinitely boosted! it will take over a year to ultimately get the results i desire (because of me), and now i feel like i have a stylist who cares about my hair as much as i do. services are reasonably priced for superior care and quality. i only wish i knew about this salon sooner! ambiance: 5/5 service: 6/5 bethany taryn salon: 5/5

I got a basic wash, cut and blow dry and it was a great experience! I worked with Adriana, who I…read morethink technically just rents a chair from this salon, but everyone was so nice and friendly. This is the best haircut I've had in years!! Adriana listened to me, made recommendations and really delivered.

I got my hair done at Mermaid hair by Chloe and it came out great. I have been bleaching and…read morecoloring my hair for years and she did a great job with my vision. I picked a different shade of green than I've had for the past few years and wanted to add some metallic looking blue... it came out really cool but a week later I was missing my old color and Chloe brought me right back in and added in hints of my original color. I am ABSOLUTELY OBSESSED NOW. My sister got a Keratin treatment from Jaymi and it came out really good. She has very thick hair that's almost down to her waist and has a hard time finding anyone who has the patience and is willing to take the time to do a good job with the keratin treatment (it's a very long tedious process)... my sister also doesn't like to talk during her processes and she said Jaymi picked up on that pretty quick and didn't make her talk which she absolutely loved. Both of us are looking forward to going back

Chloe does an amazing job with extensions from installation to color blending them in with your…read morehair!

I called last minute hoping for an appointment and got one! The owner cut my hair and did such a…read moregreat job. I loved talking to her. She's so warm and welcoming. I will be returning soon. Love this place!

I LOVE THIS HAIR PLACE! Service is fantastic! The atmosphere is amazing!!! 10/10! I go here for…read moreevery appointment, and my sister did locks for love here too!!

I highly recommend making Jessica your new hair dresser. She is a true hair artist. I have gone…read moreto so many salons to get an inverted bob with layers haircut and it never came out right. I contacted Jessica and she responded right away and fit me in quickly. She is very friendly and positive and has an amazing vibe. My haircut came out exactly how I wanted it and she helped me figure out how to style it. I am so grateful to Jessica for fixing my terrible haircut. Thank you Jessica

Jessica is one of the best hairdressers in MA. If you are considering booking a appointment DO IT!!…read moreYou will not regret it she is truly amazing! Thanks Mom!

I am very disappointed with our latest trip to Dry Bar. My cousin got married on Friday and so I…read moremade two appointments - one for me and one for my sister. We first sat for a consult and my sister was very clear about she wanted. I was a little more laid back - I even told the woman, "I trust you" after telling her that I wanted, "volume that would last all night - but I don't want to look like Dolly Parton" (not that there's anything wrong with that look... not for me). I never should have told her I trusted her. That's on me. Anyways, we went back to get our hair washed and my sister and I hadn't really begun to talk - then the gossip between the stylists begun. They talked and talked and talked about their boyfriends, what their plans were for that evening, and how excited they were to be done with our hair so they could enjoy the sushi that awaited them in the break room. I don't get to see my sister often so I was really looking forward to enjoying this hair appointment to catch up. That didn't happen at all. My personal hair stylist's boyfriend came into the shop and took her keys. It was clear he was doing a diagnostic on her car. He kept going and coming. He took 3 sets of keys and did 3 different checks on different stylist's cars. This strange 3rd party character was off putting to say the least. They kept yelling across the salon to him when he was inside and talking about him while he was outside. Total middle school girl gossip during a $59 blowout (x2). It then became apparent to me that my stylist's plan for the evening was more important than my hair. I asked for volume - she used rollers. Rollers need hours to set in order to curl. She should have used a curling iron on my hair. Especially after telling her my hair doesn't typically hold a curl. I told her I wanted volume. My hair came out pin straight. She asked me if I like it and I said yes because if i told her the truth, we would have been late to the wedding. I didn't have time to listen to more gossip, debate prices, or get my hair done a second time. I had to ask her for a middle part because she parted my hair on the left without asking. Then when I got home I saw she hadn't even parted the entire center. I had to fix the part so it was straight. I was so mad I didn't get their names but we tipped them via Venmo (they asked us too - sketchy?! Isn't this a nationwide chain? Why are we using Venmo at all?) so I do have those records. Totally disappointed. BUT still have a 20% tip. Left 5 pictures of STRAIGHT hair. No volume at all. Don't visit this location. Total waste of money.

Really great people. Franchise is set up cool…read more I was there within 2 weeks of their opening, the environment is really bright and cheerful and nice. I first went to try them out, and was pleased. Then went back a week later for a wedding. They were good. It's expensive, it was nice, and the products were very expensive but good.

I have been going to Erin at Carla Renee for about 7 months. I used to travel over an hour to my…read moreformer hairdresser who retired. I was hesitant b/c I'm a redhead with curly hair. Both require experience and attention to my specific requests. Erin nailed it the first time. I was so excited to find someone who took the time to listen and followed-through. Red hair is tough and with Erin's color formula, I often get compliments from strangers. The curly cut was perfect as well. I love that Carla schedules her staff to get curly cut and color training frequently. I highly recommend Cala Renee for curly girls (and guys) and ask for Erin.

I recently went here and am disappointed in my curly cut. I was excited to find a salon near me…read morethat specializes in curly hair but the end result is not what I asked for. I received a bad haircut 2+ years ago at a different salon and I was finally feeling like I could go and get my haircut again. I was very careful when researching salons and thought this place would be a good fit. I mentioned in my booking that this was my first haircut in a while due to a bad experience and told my stylist. The salon also asked for pictures of my hair and sent a questionnaire asking what I wanted. I said multiple times that I wanted long layers and to keep most of my length. That did not happen. The stylist kept length in the back and gave me very short layers and I do not like the very poofy, volumized look. When I have gotten curly cuts in the past, it's like they are carving my curls with their scissors and making them fall nicely. The stylist here took portions of my hair and pulled them to the opposite side of my head to cut and give me very short layers. When dried, the curls get muddled together and do not even fall nicely. I feel like I have a shelf of short curls around my head. I wear my hair up and I cannot even wear it braided due to all the layers. When I shower I am reminded of what a hack job of a haircut I received and get sad all over again. Having mentioned my troubled past with haircuts in the booking (and in person), I thought that they would be very careful when cutting my hair. I am aware that my past heightens my current disappointment, but I think it is still worth to note to prospective customers that they are not able to achieve long layers.

I got the BEST haircut of my life from Libby! I have been to many many stylists and none have been…read moreable to execute my dream shag like Libby did. The salon is gorgeous and I feel so confident in my new cut & color. Traveled all the way from California for this and I will be making the journey back!

I wasn't going to leave a public review, but since the salon did not bother to reply to my email,…read morehere we are. Twice in the last few months the person who was doing my hair cancelled the morning of. I completely understand life happens - people get sick, emergencies arise, but when it happens twice in a row, the salon should do something more then send a generic text and then ignore their customers. After my replies to said text were not answered, I had to take it upon myself to call the salon to see if they could get me in another time. I made this appointment FIVE WEEKS in advance and needed my hair done for an event over the weekend. The woman on the phone was not very nice. When I expressed I was disappointed because this is the second time in a row this happened, she just said "we can't have people work when they're sick..." she completely missed the point. If I get cancelled on last minute, twice in a row, and you can't accommodate a new reservation, give your customer a discount or a free hair product. Not an attitude. Especially when the salon would have gladly charge me in FULL if I was the one to cancel last minute. Thankfully, I was able to find a place in the area that took me last minute so I will be paying them from now on. There are plenty of other places, who charge better, and care about their customers, so tread carefully with this place.

Wonderful overall experience. I have been having my nails done here for years and always come away…read morefeeling so great! Nikki is the best!

Wonderful salon. Highly recommend. So many hidden gems in the Cummings Center. Albana is an amazing…read morestylist.