Earnie is THE best! You are so talented and awesome! Thank you for the color and the cut. Love it, as always! read more

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I got an ash blonde balayage done with Lucas and I appreciate how much time and effort he put into my hair. I was not entirely satisfied with the way my hair turned out the first time it was done, but Lucas reached out to me a second time and offered another hair appointment FREE of charge. He was very patient and diligent with my hair. I can tell this salon keeps its integrity by making their clients feel welcomed and cared for. I am definitely satisfied with my balayage and the friendliness of the people here! read more

Got a perm and a mullet with Earnie and am very happy with the results. A super-friendly guy and staff. He is very knowledgable and is also in touch with current trends which I appreciated for my choice of haircut. As a college student, I was looking for a Boston hair salon that did perms for a reasonable price (most are expensive) and chose this place from reading the yelp reviews so I thought it would only be right for me to leave a review as well. The salon is also taking good, safe measures with the pandemic. read more

Coco Head Hair Studio - Hair Salons Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

My husband and I have known Earnie for over 25 years. Earnie has become an institution in Boston Chinatown. A Generation of students has come and gone, but Earnie is still available to provide excellent and attentive services. It is not unusual to run into neighbors who were Earnie's loyalists in their college/graduate school years in the suburb. If we will drive 30-40 minutes into Boston to get a haircut when there is a slew of salons available, that is a testimony of what kind of service provider Earnie is. read more

I got an appointment with Joey based on reviews and my friend mentioned she went to him before and liked him. He's a busy guy! Don't call a day in advance, maybe at least two, he's probably booked. Everyone was pretty nice at the salon, I did get that "massage" it was for like a couple of minutes. Joey is ...very patient. No lie. My hair is the most tangled hair you will ever come across and he spent a good 10 mins brushing it. LOL. Poor guy. I was getting tired and I was sitting! Anyways, when he started cutting, he was very focused, didn't talk unless he wanted to know if you liked it or how you liked it. He will answer your questions if you have them. They need some music though..that's what was missing. And maybe a cup of water or something. cut was 45$ then I tipped. My hair is long, I just wanted a trim and to fix up my bangs that I screwed up. He didn't try to make me re-dye my hair or sell me products. They always do that at other places. Oh, they actually sanitize their combs! WOW. That's awesome. I've never seen places do that. Very clean!! After having my hair for a week, I think it's pretty nice. Too bad my perm from 6 months ago is gone so I can't really tell if all the layering he did made it look good. I think I will return if I don't have another place I want to try out. read more

One of the best things about moving to Boston? Finally having a stylist that knows what to do with Asian hair. And that stylist's name is Joey. He's meticulous, talented, and the only person that has touched my hair in 3 years. Sure, the price is a bit steep, but I do believe you get what you pay for. I never feel "new haircut remorse" anymore. And because Joey's cuts grow out so well, I only have to go once or twice a year. read more

After a botched dye and cut job, I decided to try here because my sister recommended me to this place. When I scheduled my appointment I told them about the pink hair I had from the previous hair salon, a random black patch on the back, and I requested for a color correction. Few hours after scheduling the appointment, Lucas gave me a call and made sure he got the right details about my hair, which I truly appreciated. When I came in and he saw my pink hair he immediately went into his suggestions about how to correct my hair color, and trimmed my dead ends and damaged hair as I requested because the bleaching process from the previous salon pretty much damaged my hair. He even gave advice after-care wise as to how to properly deep condition my hair and when I should come over to dye my hair again, which I appreciated. Unbeknownst to my knowledge, I found out that they do cash only transactions so I had to go to nearest ATM in Chinatown and come back to pay, but overall, really happy with the outcome. Meticulous hair cuts, hair dye jobs and making sure the clients were comfortable? I think I found myself a new hair salon! read more

Coco Head Hair Studio - Before: Pink hair with random black patch on the back - Hair Salons Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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TLDR; Cash only-- I was accommodated within a 2-hour notice and walked out feeling amazing about my haircut. Second-day results showed an excellent outcome. Thanks a billion, Joey!!! ---=Long Review=--- As custom, just about every Californian who steps foot in the east coast must make it known of where we're from-- and I'm not much of an exception. The awesomesauce San Gabriel Valley has such a great "Chinatown" across several cities, that I had a packaged routine of visiting my friend for lunch, getting my hair did by my stylist, going on a boba run, and skipping in the mall enjoying my tresses. Feeling homesick and stuck in Western Mass, I made it a point to get to Boston, which was this past weekend. My hair has been bugging me lately so I tied that into my trip too. After interacting with a rather rude hair stylist boasting high reviews on Yelp, I didn't make it to my previous appointment (a 2-hour trip from Amherst plus newbie traffic luck). With crunchy, 3-day-old hair, I sought another salon, stumbling across the CoCo salon on Yelp. At 1 pm I called to see if I could walk in, and they very kindly (with much much better customer service) made an appointment for me 2 hours later, so I was able to explore a little bit of Chinatown. When it was my turn, they washed my hair with this lovely, fragrant, shampoo and left my scalp feeling light and squeaky clean. Joey sat me down to discuss what to do with my hair (before I moved out to Mass, I went to a new hair stylist to chop off my hair... And a terrible job at it) to fix all the uneven ends. I'm extremely picky with my hair where I want a cut that helps me maintain a healthy do` with light ends but has good taste, shape, and body. Also, a plus if it's low-maintenance and/or comes with styling tips. Joey was extremely thorough in layering cuts, shaping it to my head, and had a very meticulous approach to each strand which reminded me of my stylist back home. I LOVED how transparent he was in showing me his progress to build my trust in what I already thought was great attention-to-detail. He showed me all the edits.. I was pretty impressed. When I paid, the front desk joked that he hoped not to see me until next year because it was such a great cut. I found my hair stylist!! Will definitely make the drive for a return haircut! read more

I've been here twice so far and both times had great experiences! The woman who washed my hair is so sweet and it felt so good! I've gotten a haircut my Joey and Earnie and they were both great. This place is super welcoming and friendly and everyone seems very genuine here. Both hair stylists took the time to explain what they would be doing and why, and Earnie and I had great conversations throughout my appointment. I've asked them both about how to care for my hair such as how often they think I should wash, what kind of shampoo, etc. also due to Covid there are plastic shields between each station and stuff is more spread out. Everyone wears masks and surfaces are cleaned before and between appointments. highly recommend this place! read more

Was in town last week and got a hair cut at Cocohead, before heading out for dinner. Got very nice compliments about my hair cut from friends. Great job! read more

Love it love it love it!!! This is my first time getting hair done at a hair salon in Boston, and I'm totally satisfied with the result! The salon is lovely and so are the hair stylists! I had Lucas washed, trimmed, colored and blow dried my hair. I wanted a red brown shade and my new hair was exactly what I was expecting! Lucas also gave me some tips to keep the color last longer. It was $150 excluding tips. Great price with great quality! I like experimenting things but NOT my hair. So definitely I will come back for another gorgeous hairstyle! read more

I came here twice and I don't know...I have mixed feelings Apparently this is the "go to place" for a good haircut and maybe it is? But $45 for a woman haircut is too pricey, esp when it's just average... My last haircut, I am still trying to grow it out cuz i don't rly like it... and I don't like how he charged me $45 even tho I got short hair The ppl there r really nice and everything tho and salon is not fancy or anything but it's cash only so..meh just being honest read more

God awful barbers. I tried all and tbh they should all retire and go into a different profession.

No one has ever treated my hair with more love & care than Joey. Every snip was intentional, and it felt like he was sculpting an art piece. I realize now that I have been wasting the potential of my beautiful hair all these years. I'll definitely be back! read more

Got amazing haircut and blow dry by Joey. He was very meticulous and careful with my hair and I felt like he cared for my hair. definitely recommend this place! read more

Coco Head Hair Studio - Hair Salons Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I had an appointment with Earnie to go from dark hair to silver. The appointment lasted 8 hours, but I love the results! We had to bleach my hair twice before applying the silver color. Everything was blended really well and I appreciated him explaining the process to me and making sure every strand was covered. Earnie is so patient and chatty - thanks Earnie! read more

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This is my first time at coco head, and i love it. i got my haircut from Lucas, i want to cut a short bob and some sort, i told him i am very open minded, he spend a lot of time for the consultation advise me cut a graduated bob w/ bang would look more suitable for me (because my top is very flat), as well as how it going to be,he spend more time to cut my back and refine my layers to make sure everything look perfect, and it turned out looking amazing, all my friend say love it! He also said that if i were too long with my bang, that I could come back to trim for free. I'm glad to know that he actually LISTENED to what I wanted. The prices are more than decent, about $37 + tips. i am happy i don't have to go back to New York for just a haircut from now on. basically, my first experience is spectacular, i will definitely come back for him-- HE KNOWS ASIAN HAIR!!! read more

Coco Head might be low frills and located off an alley in Chinatown, but the staff is nice, the prices are good ($40 for med/long hair)--and most importantly, they know what they're doing! Also, I was able to secure a same day walk-in appointment on a Friday afternoon, which was great because I was (per usual) in desperate need of a cut. Joey cut my hair and he was meticulous about checking and re-checking the layers as he went. He was not super talkative, but that was OK by me...I don't really feel the need to overshare with my stylist anyway. The blow-drying was not quite as expertly done as I normally expect, but overall, it was a good experience. In these recessionary times, my wallet appreciated the fact that I was not paying for the typical Newbury Street overhead, including superfluous beverage service and fancy-looking salon interiors that do nothing for my hair. read more

The experiment: I read a few reviews on Yelp of this place by non-Asian people who'd had a really good experience, and decided I would take the plunge and go to Chinatown for a snip. Plus, I was no longer willing to shell out 60 bucks to an affectedly uninterested hairdresser on Newbury. The results: WOW. What a great haircut! I like to have layers in my hair since its a little wavy, but I too often have been the victim of the dreaded two-tier layer attack, which leaves behind too-clear a delineation of where the layers start. Not so with Joey. He took a lot of time to really finesse the haircut so that the hair has a lot of movement. He also listened when I said I wanted to keep the length. The atmosphere was a underwhelming, but the price (39 since I have long hair) made that rather unimportant to me. My only real complaint was that I saw no little blue sanitizing canisters for combs and there was hair in EVERY little nook and cranny, even between the mirror and the mirror frame. Hopefully when I go back next time they'll have cleaned up more. All in all, I was very pleased with this little gem in Chinatown and will definitely go back. Potential non-Asian clientele: don't be daunted, these stylists know what they're doing with anyone's hair! read more

Well this is a review that was long due. I would really like to praise Lucas, he has been helping me with my hair for over a year now and I have always been satisfied. He is able to give you exactly what you need or come up with what best compliments your face. I never had a problem making an appointment, and all the people in the studio seem really nice and welcoming. read more

I wanted to try a different hairdresser and found this place on yelp. It is indeed a great place to take care of your hair! I had Joey cut my hair a few weeks ago. He's very patient and detail- oriented-- did a great job. I got compliments from my co-workers the next day. Today I called last minute to book a bang trim. Even though they are fully-booked, they were still nice enough to squeeze me in. Joey again did a great job. I asked if I need a-whole-head haircut next time. He said maybe a bangtrim would still be fine. When I was about to pay, he declined and said "we take care of our customers". I do feel they have the customers' best interest in mind. Highly recommend! read more

I went to Coco today for the first time. My stylist was Lucas. He did a very good job in perming my hair. He is very professional and I can tell he enjoys his work. He not only cut and permed my hair today but also told tips of taking care of it in easy ways. Definitely will go back! read more

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They do dude hairs too and do it very well. If you have Asian hair and grew up (like me) with your mom cutting your hair or allow Supercuts to buzz you a square head, this will change your life. (My mom also experimented with the vacuum hair cutter at one point. Oh the humanity!) Either Joey or Ernie will give you the haircut you've always dreamed of. 30 something dollars plus tip will leave you with lasting happiness (for about 4 weeks for me). Do it. read more

I am a white girl with thick curly hair that's a challenge to cut...in a different way than Asian hair. But I love Coco head! Swear by it for more than 10 years! I had gone to Sue (Earnie's wife) for more than 5 years on Newbury Street until she told me to go see her at Coco head, where she cuts hair on her days off. "Days off" should tell you everything. She is simply amazing with cutting to always flatter. I never ever ever have to worry about anything she does to my hair. I usually tell her vague things like "I need a pruning" and she goes at it, with awesome skills. She used to color my friend's hair and always made it look naturally beautiful. People used to be stunned upon learning that her hair was a dye job. Friend moved out of town, and now wails when going to a different hair stylist. Earnie has cut my partner's hair and also colors it. He's a maestro - like his wife - at cutting and coloring. We call him Edward Scissorhands. They both have well trained eyes and style for miles. It's also cool the way he wear leather pants. The man simply gets away with more things than any other heterosexual male in Boston could ever come close to pulling off. Every time I go in and have Sue cut my hair, I'm always amazed at what Earnie is wearing and how it looks perfect on him. Earnie is perfect if you're on the chatty side of life. Sue is super friendly but in a more quiet way than Earnie. She may be more inclined to kicking someone's ass, but you'll like it...:) I have referred so many friends to Coco head, anglo, chinese, and otherwise (!) who have continued going for years! read more

I have been coming to Cocohead for decades and always thrilled with the results. Great style, pricing and conversation! I have had my hair done by just about every stylist over the years and they are all great. I highly recommend Coco Head! read more

I was visiting and decided to get a hair cut. I chose this place over others for the location, stars, and number of reviews. It didn't disappoint! Fan was my hair stylist. She was really friendly and great! I wasn't sure what I wanted at first. She talked with me about what I was looking for, gave me suggestions on how I should cut my hair, what would/would not look good, and how to style my hair. She did what i asked and gave me her honest opinion. I normally don't have conversations with my hair stylists either, but Fan was easy to talk to. My hair cut was $42, but i ended up leaving an $8 tip for her. I would highly recommend Fan. I only wish I could make her my regular stylist, but I was just visiting. read more

First time coming to a salon and was pretty disappointed. Showed him a picture of what I wanted and came out completely different. When I asked him about the result, he said that it was supposed to be like that since I had so much hair and that it had to be that short. read more

I have been going here for a couple of years now. Joey is the nicest guy, he takes very detailed attention to your hair. I have recommended this salon to many of my friends and they all went back here. Everyone here is professional. The shampooing is great. Not just asians go here, I always see all kind of people. You're pretty much getting a really high quality haircut for half the price. Joey is good for all kinds of style. This salon doesn't favor a particular trend. What I really like is that they know how to make me look good, the right cut for my face, and never overdo it. read more

So... i specifically said I do not want layers but of course I ended up with layers. I was disappointed that (once again) another hair salon did not follow my stated desires. My hair starting flying every which direction before my eyes. Why do all barbers/stylists/whatever always assume all Asian women want layers?? It's impossible to find a good hair salon so of course I looked on Yelp beforehand and decided on this place. But after my experience, I feel compelled to write this post now so others don't make the same mistake I did!!!! I eventually went back home and ended up cutting my own hair to a shoulder length to fix the overpriced mess that I paid for earlier that day. If only I went that route earlier, I would have saved 60 bucks. read more

Showed a sample picture and got a haircut similar to it so I'm very satisfied. Joey really took his time with the cut, double checking to make sure it's the right length as he proceeded. Definitely my go to spot for a haircut in Boston! read more

I've been back to see Earnie probably four or five times now, and while I've changed up what I've wanted slightly visit-to-visit, Earnie always gets what I want and does a great job! I'm always impressed that he remembers me and often remembers the last haircut I got as well! Still very happy and I'm a little overdue for a visit, so I'll be going back soon! read more

Coco Head Hair Studio - When I went back this time, I asked for a little bit of curl/wave to it, and I was very pleased with the results! - Hair Salons Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Got my hair chopped 8-10" for a donation. Kudos to Coco Head for being brave enough to take this job on for a new client! They were also very gracious when I accidentally slept through my first appointment (insert teeth-baring / grimace emoji). 2 months out and I am still getting tons of compliments on my shorter do. Will certainly return! read more

I mean, it was ok. That's all I can say about my entirely unmemorable, awkward experience at Cocohead... they were friendly, and nice, and cared, and yet, and yet... I'm Chinese and I expected Chinese people to do a better job with the actual haircut. My bangs came out sort of goofy-looking and the hair grew out in an undistinguished fashion within weeks. As someone whose hair grows quickly, the mark of a good cut, of the kind I can get in Shanghai, is that it looks as interesting (if different) three weeks after my salon date as it did the moment I step off the chair. And as for the price: $50 is a bit steep in my opinion, but that's what I ended up paying inclusive of haircut, tax, and tip. Again: ehhhh. In my opinion, vastly overrated. read more

I've been going to Joey for probably 8 years now. He was the first stylist to show such meticulous care with my hair, which is exactly what you want! Someone who will triple check the details to make sure your hair falls perfectly in every conceivable angle and position. Even when I moved to Hong Kong for a couple years, I only got my hair cut during visits to Boston. read more

Ernie cuts my signicant other's hair. It is a simple statement that carries with it much importance. Ernie is the only person that cuts his hair. Since he started going to Ernie 5 years ago, he has never gotten a haircut by anyone else. His haircut looks great and most importantly, it is unbelievably consistent. I could take pictures of him after each haircut from Ernie and you would swear they were from the same day. read more

About a year ago i got my hair done at a salon and got peakaboo highlights. Needless to say, they are very grown out. I came here to get my roots touched up and am very dissatisfied. The job was done very sloppy. There are patches of hair that were not bleached and it just looks silly now. The color doesnt match up quite right, which I am okay with, but i can't believe how many sections of hair he missed. I came here to have my hair done right. If I knew i would have gotten such a patchy bleach job, i would've just paid a friend to do it for me for much less. I will not be coming back here. read more

Coco Head Hair Studio - Very sloppy root touch up. Several parts of my hair were left untouched. - Hair Salons Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Joey is the best and my cut grows out evenly and each day is like a new style. Highly recommend him! read more

I went to Coco for a haircut, color and deep conditioning with Joey. I really liked that he walked me through the entire process and suggested how I should care for my hair. The haircut is superb and so is the color. Will be coming back again. read more

A great hair salon. I was able to get one of my best haircuts ever (Ernie knows how to cut Asian men's hair) and some good hair styling advice on the side. I can totally recommend them. Beware cash only. read more

I'm pretty particular about hair and used to get my hair cut only when I go back to Southern Cal where I know people who can cut Asian hair. Since my hair was getting way too long, I took fellow Yelpers' advice and made an appointment at Coco Head. I had Joe B as my stylist and I was very happy with the result. He knows what style would work for my hair type and made good suggestions as I wasn't exactly sure what I wanted. He took his time and did a great job thinning my hair without making it look too layered. At last, I found a place where I would go back and all at a much cheaper price than those on Newbury. My cut including shampoo and style was $38 (excluding tips). Update - since Joe B wasn't there a few months ago when I went, I made an appt w/ Joey. He's very good as well. Very patient, listens to what you want, and is extremely skilled! I've gone back to him multiple times since then and he's consistently good. Highly recommended. read more