Maria gave me a color, cut and blow dry. She must have used inferior dye on my hair, because after only three weeks the gray is starting to come back just as strong. This is exactly why I went here in the first place. This is really bumming me out. read more

I can't say enough wonderful things about Maria who did my color and cut - she completely understood the assignment. And Silvia took care of my kids cut, had him giggling and made him even cuter than I thought possible. Beautiful salon - I can't wait to do facials and mani pedis. read more

Ciao Bella Salon & Spa - Hair Salons Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

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Nothing is perfect when it comes to doing 9 women's hair at 6 in the morning. But every one of us walked out of that salon looking AMAZING. I came in for a wedding bridal hair trial with a few ideas of what I thought I wanted and it turned out that none of the styles worked well with me. My stylist, Kellie, was soooo patient. I ended up coming back for a second hair trial and we nailed it. She is an incredible artist and can do anything that you show her. She has amazing attention to detail and adds her own personal touches with great taste. I was absolutely thrilled with my hair. Carla was my makeup artist and just as patient. I rarely wear makeup and thought that it would be cool to try something a little different. I ended up not liking the way I looked and Carla understood just what I didn't like and perfected it. I was so happy with my makeup. She has awesome talent and can do something exotic and styles that you can find from a magazine, but she is also great at the natural look, if that is what you are going for. I am the type that gets my hair cut at Supercuts (usually a dry cut, because I am so cheap...), but I will absolutely make the trip to Caio Bella from now on. Great girls, great conversation and they made me feel beautiful! read more

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Carla and Silva get a huge shoutout for helping me prepare for my wedding! I never wear nail polish or do anything with my nails - Carla was incredibly helpful in guiding me on what type of polish would last the few days until the wedding and look nice throughout. She did a fantastic job with my manicure and pedicure - everything looked neat and done to perfection for the big day. I did my own hairstyle for the wedding and Silva did a great job with my pre-wedding cut. She listened to my description of the desired style and helped determine the length and style of cut that would be best for the desired hairstyle. I would highly recommend Carla and Silva for mani/pedis & haircuts any time as well as for special events! read more

Been going to Ciao Bella for a while. Never have had a bad experience while getting highlights and cuts/blowouts. They do not have that "snooty" attitude that many salons have. Since I am not a snooty person or a snotty person, I prefer this type of salon. They are very careful to listen to all of your input before they start work. At the same time, I find their stylists to be great at making suggestions as to color and cut based on my own individual traits - but they only do so when asked, at least the times I've gone. I do not think you will be disappointed with Ciao Bella. You can even hit the nail place next door if you're up for a day of beauty! The only real con is the parking situation, as it's mainly metered and usually pretty full. The receptionist was able to help me park in a nearby area that I would not have found without her advice. read more

Ciao Bella is a hidden gem. I don't bestow such cliches lightly on hair salons. My experience with hair care in Boston has been mostly disappointing at best. I found Ciao Bella's review here on Yelp and decided to give them a try. That was over a year ago, and I'm a steady customer. The stylists at CB are able to both do a radical new style, and then can maintain that style (if you want) thru subsequent visits. This sounds like a no-brainer but I've had a very hard time finding a stylist who could deliver a good cut and then keep it looking good. They do a great job at Ciao Bella. read more

I came here to get a haircut for my 4 year old daughter. Silva was very patient and asked all the right questions and made my daughter very comfortable and gave her a nice haircut!! Loved the service and the salon read more

I continue to visit Ciao Bella and Julie for my cuts/highlights. I like the place, the people are friendly and it's priced right ($38 for wash, cut, style for my shoulder-length hair). It feels *really good* to trust someone and walk in for a cut knowing I'll come out happy instead of disappointed and dissatisfied. Gone are the days of taking paper scissors to my own hair! read more

Maria did an excellent job on my partial highlights and cut and my husband's cut. She was very pleasant and pretty quick and the price was super reasonable ($135 for my cut, my husband's cut, and my partial highlights. The place isn't much for frills... not the nicest inside or newest décor, but it isn't dingy either... just not super new. I will say they don't always answer when you call, but that is because it is a small shop from what I could see. I will go back for convenience and try again :) Hopefully it continues to be as good as our first time. read more

Silva is a great listener who asks just the right questions to help you figure out what you want and what will really work. She fixed an overgrown bad haircut with uneven bangs that were coming from all over my head. She did a coloring that was perfect! read more

I am a very satisfied customer of Ciao Bella Salon! I chose this salon last fall based on Yelp reviews. Maria has given me a couple of great cuts AND a PERFECT updo on my May 17th wedding. Maria is great with cutting curly hair and giving suggestions about taming a wild mane. She is very pleasant, and I feel confident in her skills. She did a trial run for my wedding updo and I was so pleased! When I called to schedule myself and my maid of honor for my Saturday morning wedding, I was so nervous because I was told another wedding had booked 9am appointments. However the salon promptly called me back and said that Maria would come in at 7:30 am for me and my sister! I was so excited. The wedding arrived, both Maria and myself were on time, and the styling was perfect! I'll definitely continue to recommend this salon. read more

Great place to get a mani/pedicure. I had my facials done by Carla ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT my skin looked firmed & had a beautiful glow!! She listened to my needs and properly recommended the right Facial for me. I Highly recommended!! read more

I spent a long time looking for a salon before trying Ciao Bella. I have been in for a cut a few times now and I always leave happy. The place is comfortable, and there is none of that chatty b.s. My son just started going there too-and if they can make a picky 17 year old happy....well that's just fricken amazing. The prices are very reasonable, the people are nice, and they do a great job. read more

Maria did a wonderful job cutting and blow drying my hair, it turned out perfect and just the way I wanted it. The salon was very clean and cute, and everyone was kind and helpful. I'll definitely come here again! read more

I got my hair colored at Ciao Bella last week and I was really upset with how it turned out. It barely looked like I colored it, aside from the roots and the roots didn't match the rest of my hair. I've done better with a box of L'Oreal in my bathroom. I thought about asking for my money back or demanding it be fixed except I had to fly to CA early the next morning for 10 days. :-( I like the haircuts I get and they especially do a great job styling my hair and straightening it, but I cannot recommend them for coloring. read more

Love this salon. The staff is friendly and down to earth, and always make you feel comfortable. And they talk just the right amount. I've had many services here over the years, and every time have been pleased with the results- that's saying a lot! I've had my hair cut, colored, highlighted, put in a fancy 'do for an event, makeup done, nails done, and had a facial. Every service is fairly priced and expertly executed. I have never been this pleased with a salon before, and give it my highest recommendation. read more

I've been here twice for eyebrow waxing. I must say that both times, it went pretty well considering that I had a different person each visit. I believe it was Sylvia who did my eyebrows the first time, she is one of the owners. I really enjoyed her, she was pleasant to talk to and really knew what she was doing. The second visit, I had Carla, she was decent. Very quiet while waxing my eyebrows even though I was trying to talk to her and ask questions...I suppose I'm okay with that. I really like this place since it's only about a 10 minute drive away from where I am and the prices are very reasonable, it was $12 for eyebrow waxing. I am still discovering this area and trying out different estheticians. read more

I have bounced from salon to salon in Boston, everything ranging from super cheap to outrageously expensive and I have never been satisfied. I found Ciao Bella purely by luck and I am thrilled both with the service, the setting, and the staff. Prices are economic and the stylists are both talented and listened to what i wanted (vague though my description was). I give only my highest recommendations! read more

I started going to Ciao Bella about a year ago after a friend recommended it to me. I was having trouble with other nails salon because of the cheap acrylic they use. So I was very excited to give Ciao Bella a shot. I made an Appointment With Carla and Let me Tell you! It was the best thing I have ever done for my nails! They came out gorgeous! Carla is very attentive while doing your nails which I loved, She really put 150% effort in and cares about how they comes out. They also have feather extensions here! I got mine done and they look Amazing. Kellie put them in and did such a good job at picking the feather out for me, and putting them in exactly where I wanted! And They do them here for a Really good price! read more

I have been going to this local salon for almost ten years now, and I never go anywhere else. Even though I live in New York year-round, I make appointments for haircuts, manicures, and pedicures every time I come to visit my parents in Newton. The women who worked here are incredibly talented and friendly, not to mention hilarious. The salon does Newbury Street style for much much less. They are AMAZING. I would never go anywhere else for my hair or nail or skin needs. read more

I don't know what's up with this place. I really liked the first cut I got, but when I tried to call and make an appointment for a second cut, no one answered the phone, even after several tries. I ended up going somewhere else that turned out to be disappointing. I managed to get another appointment at Ciao Bella again, this time with a different stylist, Maria. I asked for a pixie. The cut was good. I also had a brow wax and a pedicure there, and these services were well-done. To top it off, the price is right: $40 for a good haircut and spa services in Newton? Yes, please! But here's the catch: their phone has been disconnected or the number has been changed and not posted to the website. The other day I called several times and got a recording that the number I had dialed was not a local number. What is up with that? I ended up going to yet another salon where I received a great cut , but the price for return patrons is TWICE the price of Ciao Bella. I'm not sure I'll return to CB. The service is good, but not great. The prices are great, but if I can't get through to make an appointment, it doesn't matter. read more

So I was looking for a new hair place and I found Ciao Bella as a recommendation on yelp. It's a very comfortable salon, and not stuck up at all. Jen was my stylist, and she did a great job although I didn't like the way she finished my hair. After I got home I rearranged it myself, and I must say that the cut is great and I got a lot of compliments. Jen was very kind and quiet (I don't like to be chatted up) and I'm sure I'll go back, and next time I'll bring pix to show her what I want. read more

I love coming to Ciao Bella for an eyebrow wax. Carla does a great job! She really takes her time and the results are fantastic. I would given this place five stars, but I also used to go to Ciao Bella for hair cuts based on a friend's recommendation. I don't remember the woman's name that cut my hair but the cut was just ok. I asked her to keep my hair long but she cut it shorter, she basically cut it however she wanted. It seems every time I go to my appointment with Carla, the woman that cut my hair is always there, and it feels awkward when she sees me. read more

My husband just came home from a haircut at Ciao Bella. He said he got a cut from a woman with a bob style, and unfortunately can't recall her name. He had shoulder-length curly hair. He wanted to get it cut to donate. He showed her three photos of the style that we wanted. Short on the sides with a part delineating the side from the top, long on the top, and a little extra length in the front. It's a fairly common trendy male hairstyle. The cut he got looks nothing like the photos. It looks like a bad little boy hair cut. It's very uneven on the top, more length on the back than the front. There is no delineation between the sides (which are too long) and the top. Also, she didn't condition his hair, and she put an unspeakable amount of gel in it. He had to wash it immediately when he got home, and the true awfulness of the haircut is all the more apparent. He's already made an appointment at another salon to get it fixed tomorrow. If you are a man with curly hair... just don't risk it. read more

Ciao Bella Salon & Spa - The cut he asked for. - Hair Salons Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

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While it isn't a fancy place, I got what was quite possibly my best cut ever at Ciao Bella from Angela. I have never gotten so many complements on a cut before, literally every single person I knew raved about it (though I did need to get it to go down a little bit immediately after I left the salon, I felt like a poof ball from the early 90s). The price was right and the location is perfect for me (I live in Newton Corner). The salon is a little more informal than I'm used to but I didn't want to pay $40+ before tip anymore (if I remember correctly it was $30 before tip) so it's worth it for the price. EDIT: I went back but my stylist, Angela, left. I had another stylist and the cut didn't come out nearly as well as it had before but I liked her so I came back a second time. The second time I had the second stylist I decided to go back the next day because the cut really wasn't working for me. She was happy to fix it but in the end I still wasn't pleased (you need to use the electric razor to get the look I like but she stopped with the scissors and told me I would lose my neck line if I wanted it any shorter). Now I'm back where I started, with a look that grew out not so well and no place to go. read more

Wonderful place, wonderful people. My wash and cut was $38, and they had no problem fitting me in for an unscheduled eyebrow wax. They're very warm, and very professional. A+! read more

This salon is fantastic! I go here often to get my hair done by Kellie W. She is professional, creative and always willing to find a spot for you in her schedule. Kellie has given me cuts and also done the keratin straightening treatment on my hair which can be tough because it is so curly. She did a stellar job and the price was reasonable. If you go for a cut, be sure to ask for her by name. I've never recommended a stylist before but she has been so great that I think folks should know about her. She also does a great job on men's hair and beards. I don't know how she does it between handling clients and answering the busy phone but she always makes me feel as though I have her undivided attention. She also has awesome product suggestions that won't break your budget. Silva worked miracles on my nails after a botched fill job at different salon. Ciao Bella offers a shellac that makes nails stronger and stays on longer than regular polish. It healed my badly weakened nails after 2 or 3 applications. The cost is comparable to what you will find at other local salons, if not a bit cheaper. This salon is great and the employees are friendly. The environment is clean and orderly. I highly recommend Ciao Bella. Just be prepared to tip in cash as they don't take tips on credit cards. read more

I go here every few months to get my brows waxed. The staff is friendly, the salon is clean and bright, and they do a great job. More than once, they've fit me in on very, very short notice - and didn't make me feel rushed or like I was inconveniencing them. Love them! read more

I ended up here after being in the area to get a cut at a different salon, my appointment was canceled last minute and I'd come from Chelsea and refused to go back with my medium length, sad, boring hairdo. Kellie cut my hair and did an amazing job! She was super sweet helpful (i told her "i trust you, do whatever, i just dont want it 'boy short'" and I left very happy with a bitchin' fun bob. Will definitely be back. read more

I ended up at this place by accident, due to it's name being similar to another Newton salon I had gone to a few times. This one has the Italian correct :-). I had a gel manicure done for an upcoming vacation. The manicurist did a great job, no streaks, no imperfections. Because with Shellac you're living with those imperfections for a long time, you want it done right. The manicure lasted through my 1 1/2 week vaca, no problem. The second time I went was at the last minute. I walked in and the owner took me right away for a French manicure. Again, a great manicure, this one lasting for 3 weeks until it was growing out so much I had to remove it. I like that they ask about the shape and length you prefer your nails and don't argue when you tell them what you want. Good selection of colors, reasonably priced. read more

Great salon. It is pretty inside, but the people are not stuffy at all. They cut my hair how I tell them to and don't try to do what they think is more stylish. I will be going back! read more

Not impressed at all. I went to this salon on referal from a friend..I was later informed that she had only got her nails done here. It's a nice location and pretty inside. I was immediately turned off, however, when I ... Full Review read more

I visited the salon in October and I was very nervous about anyone touching my hair, I ended up with Kellie for a partial foil, cut and blow-dry. Right away she made me feel comfortable asking me questions about exactly how I wanted my hair done and she was personable and friendly. I was very satisfied with the results and I've continued to see Kellie every six weeks ever since. I highly recommend Ciao Bella Salon !!!!! read more

LOVE this place! I see Melissa every 5-6 weeks and honestly, its like another home. I walk in, everyone says hi and very friendly and genuine. I love that. Melissa is the best hair stylist I have ever had. I came to her about 8 yrs ago with an enormously bad hair cut thanks to an inexperienced jerk at another salon who shall remain nameless and a bad break up (can it get any worse?) and from that day on Melissa became not only my stylist but also my friend. I am beyond grateful for both. The owners and staff are fantastic and I love them all. Ciao Bella offers hair, skin, nails, waxing, you name it they have it. Once stop shop! See it, feel it, know it - DO IT!!!!! read more

I went to this salon because of the reviews on yelp. Must say I was pretty disappointed. I actually feel bad for the stylist because she did a descent job with my hair but she barely spoke to me (she had a deep accent). I had also made an appointment 3 days before for eyebrows and when she was done with my hair the girl who was supposed to do my eyebrows told me she was busy with another client and to come back tomorrow...why did I even make the appointment then?! There was also hair on my chair I had to wipe off and the place is filthy. They did not offer me coffee or even water. My hair was pretty wet and went through the cover into my jeans!! They have a lot of cheap decorations up. Will never go again. read more

I've been coming here for several years (I primarily go to Silva) and my 13 year old has now started coming here (She goes to Kellie) I have always gotten fabulous cuts here - very consistent (I always disliked other places because I could never get the same cut twice...I've never had that problem with Silva) I've recently made a big change with my hair color, and Silva has been fantastic - working with me even when my hair did unpredictable things and making sure I have exactly what I want. As for my daughter, she LOVES Kellie...and is looking forward to the purple ombre color she's getting next week. read more

I was tipped off to this place by a co-worker , and I'm so glad! I had my hair cut and highlighted by Julie who was amazing ! She was so friendly and willing to look at pictures on my phone of what types of colors and cuts I wanted before touching my hair. The environment was clean and the prices were more than reasonable. I've just moved to the Newton area recently and this will definitely be my salon from now on. I would recommend it to anyone! There is metered street parking in front of the salon, but there is a free lot right around the corner as well ! read more

As soon as I walked into Ciao Bella I was greeted by Maria who was really friendly and warm. I had accidentally left my cell phone in the car after being dropped off by my husband and made the odd request of using their office phone to call him to come back (needed for letting him know when to come pick me up) Maria graciously gave me her own cell phone to call him saying she'd be lost without hers, I was blown away by her kindness! The wait wasn't long at all about 5 minutes (I got there a few minutes early) and before I knew it I was in Kellie's chair. I sought Kellie out as she was recommended to me. I went to two other salons in the past 2 months to have my hair colored red. Not "normal" red but red-red like a fire truck but a tad darker - think Rihanna. Previously, I had it colored and it would wash out after the first wash leaving it pink and over time muted and really weathered looking. Kellie has the same color in her hair and she explained to me not only why the color was fading and falling out so quickly but how it happened and how to prevent it from happening. She gave me a lesson in how to keep my hair red, healthy, and looking fabulous!! I felt like I was at home with her. While she worked she explained exactly what she was doing and why. We talked the whole time - none of that awkward silence with someone where you have no idea what to say lol!! Not only did I talk with her but with another customer and Carla too. The process which takes some time to do flew by because we were all chatting!! I had such a wonderful experience there. Not only did the time fly but my hair looks amazing!!!! I have never been so satisfied with my hair, I will be returning for sure! I highly recommend you go to Ciao Bella, these women are the best, especially Kellie!! read more

I made an appointment for just a last minute haircut. When I got there, I asked if she (Kellie) had time for a highlight also. She was very flexible and willing. She asked good questions to make sure I got the highlight I wanted. She also asked what I didn't like about my last haircut. I left with a drastic cut which was exactly what I wanted. For a partial highlight and cut and style, it was $110 which is more reasonable than I place I had been before. I thought the place was clean and simple, but it provided a great atmosphere. I will def return. My only complaint is the chairs to sit in to wash hair are not as comfortable as the high end salon I was going too. However, I found a cheaper place that I get a great quality cut, highlight, and style! I'm thrilled. read more

I have had several hair cuts at Dellaria and have been unhappy every time so I decided to find someone else. I just had a hair cut with Maria and I love it! She really listened to what I wanted and it came out better than I imagined. She also did a great job styling. Usually they put tons of products to get my hair straight (which is totally unnecessary) but she didn't and my hair is so soft it doesn't even feel like mine. read more