I am not normally in the area, so this is a break from my go to stylist, however I couldn't have been happier. Kay did a great job on my one process color to cover my roots. She matched the color perfectly. I really liked the haircut as well, she listened to everything I asked from the length, to the color. She did an amazing job on the blow dry and styling too. I was nervous going somewhere new but I was very impressed by how clean the salon was, how professional the staff was toward customers and toward each other. It was easy to make an appointment, and checkout with the receptionists. It was nice to get a thank you email with $10 off for next time. If I'm in the area again, I'll definitely be back. read more

My daughter decided the night before her senior prom she would like an updo after all! I checked on yelp and read the great reviews. Called 9am the next morning. The owner answered and said they were all booked. She said not to worry, they will figure something out and would call me by noon if there was a cancellation. Called me before 10:30am for a noon appointment. I wasn't sure what they could do with my daughter's hair as her cut was "the convertible" style. My daughter called after the appt and loved the updo! She was so excited and couldn't wait for the prom. She wants to go there for her hair services from now on. I'm going there for my next hair cut and try the place. read more

Sarah gave me the best haircut I've had in 10 years. I have absolutely never gotten so many compliments on my hair as I did in the weeks after she cut it. Very happy to have found her! read more

I was visiting in the Boston, staying with friends, and needed a haircut. I called CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS SALON and they set me up with Mathilda. What a wonderful experience! I have short, thick hair that had grown out and was shapeless and blah. Mathilda gave me a cut that transformed my whole look. She showed me how to style it myself and I left the shop with a hair style that many friends have complimented me on. The ambience of the shop is friendly and young and full of energy. I felt like part of a big family with all the chitchat going on between patrons and stylists. Next time I am in the Boston area, I will make it a priority to re-visit Mathilda and Creative Expressions! read more

This salon is great! I chose to go here for the first time based on the location and reviews I read on here. It was such a great choice and experience. I went in wanting a complete change in color and significant length cut off. I left with the most Amazing look that I LOVE. My stylist was Michele and she listened to all my concerns and ideas and turned them into reality. She took her time to make sure everything was perfect and took extra time to show me how to style my new look! The salon is clean and everyone working there is involved in your experience and genuinely care about giving you the best service! The price was good as well and they carry a great line of products! Also they just opened a spa that I'll be sure to check out next!This is my new permanent salon I'll be going to and you should too! read more

Haley does a fantastic job! Very thorough when explaining what she's going to do. I always feel confident knowing Haley is working on my hair! read more

I'm new to the area and needed to have my unruly curly, thin and baby fine hair styled. I put having it done off because I have been sent home looking like Bozo sometimes and St Francis others when in search for a new stylist. Preparing for a vacation, I had to take the leap. Of course, I checked out Yelp first and when I saw this close by salon had such great reviews, I asked for an appt on Friday and when they had a cancellation, booked for Saturday. Michelle did a fantastic job of not only cutting my hair (which has to be done so very carefully when its so fine) but understood my curls and worked with them. I'm very happy with the cut, the attention and helpful hints. Yep, I found my new "hair place"! read more

LOVED my experience here. I wanted a fairly drastic change (chopping off a few inches) and Kayleigh was brilliant, attentive, and pleasant to talk to. Everyone at the salon was smiling and chatty - they seemed to really like each other and working there. They also made it VERY easy to schedule because you can book via email - made it super easy to communicate from work and I was able to get in early on a last minute cancellation! read more

I can only speak for Laurel, since she's the only one who has done my hair, but she is a godsend! We moved here two years ago from a big Midwestern city where I paid $70 a haircut (just a cut - not even a blowout) and had one of "The" top people in town. Arriving here I figured a comparable cut would be probably well over $100 just for the cut. Instead, a friend recommend Laurel and I have to say I have NEVER looked back. She does a fantastic job - does exactly what you want with it but adds flourishes of just *quality.* Never cuts too short or too long but it always looks great. Her blowouts are amazing and if you have an event I'd highly recommend one. I swear to you her cut and blowout took ten years off my face. Try Creative Expressions - try Laurel! And the location is great - they have parking(!) and the new salon is gorgeous! read more

I used to come in here for only haircuts and they've always turned out great - layers came out perfect and my hair felt very healthy. This time, I decided to give my hair a change and put some color in it. I am beyond happy with the way it turned out, Sarah did an INCREDIBLE job!!! I just can't say enough good things about the cut and color that Sarah gave me. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

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I've been going to Creative Expressions for close to 2years now, and before that I had been bouncing around stylists trying to find the right match! Sarah was that match, and I've been happy since. She always knows what I'm looking for and recommends colors/tones that will flatter me most! There used to be a running joke in my family that no one mentioned my hair for a week after my appointment because I ALWAYS hated it. That is not the case anymore, I always walk out of the salon feeling like a beauty queen! Anytime I walk into the salon someone is there to greet me with a genuine smile. It's nice to walk in and immediately feel welcome and appreciated. The staff here are all so warm and friendly, you really feel like part of the family. Not to mention how great it is when Sarah and Haley tag team my curls and make me feel like a celeb. Talk about being pampered! Go to creative expressions, you won't regret it! read more

I found Creative Expressions Salon on Yelp and read such great reviews that I knew I had to give it a try. I recently went to Newbury Street to get my hair cut but decided to try a salon closer to home. I was a tad bit nervous since my former salon was the best of the best. Unfortunately, my former salon didn't truly live up to all the hype. From the moment I walked into Creative Expressions, the front desk staff was amazingly welcoming. The interior of the salon was bright and cheerful and Carmen, my stylist, did an outstanding job in gently guiding me to a style that was in keeping with my face, yet more modern and sophisticated. I absolutely LOVED this little gem of a salon and will be returning for many more years to come! Also, it's an added bonus that the salon has onsite parking, with easy access into Lexington and Route 128. What a great experience! read more

I have been going to Creative Expressions for the last 5 years since I moved to the Boston area from the San Francisco Bay Area. I am a male who is a business professional that keeps his in style. Sarah has been my cutter and stylist for the 5 years. She is fantatstic ... she listens carefully to your requests; offers feedback and then goes off and always gives me a great cut. The people who work there are just as good as Sarah and just as friendly. The location is easy to get to. I highly recommend Creative!!! read more

Very impressed! I have been a loyal customer to a salon on Newbury Street for years, but was asked by a friend of mine to join her for a haircut today. Carmen did an amazing job! Truly one of the best haircuts I have ever had. He consulted with me and made recommendations accordingly. I am very happy with the results and will certainly be a repeat customer! Love it! read more

This place is amazing! Aside from everyone being absolutely lovely and professional they are very talented! Carmen has a keen attention to detail which is shown once he is done with your hair. He cuts and dyes to your liking and matching! He did my first ombre look and it came out fab! I highly recommend this salon. Thanks Carmen, Michelle, Laurel et al for the salon hospitality!! read more

Sarah is the ABSOLUTE BEST! My group of friends and I started going to her after one friend recommended her, and we all have had the best hair cuts and dyes from her! She does exactly what you want, never cuts too short and has great suggestions! By far the best hair cut I have ever had and refuse to get my hair cut anywhere else. read more

AMAZING!!! Michelle was incredible at blending my layers, refreshing my dull hair, and the styling she did afterwards made me feel like a million bucks. The salon was gorgeous inside and everyone was really nice. I'll definitely be a repeat customer! read more

Went for first time today -- wife was there earlier in the week. Our previous salon is now too far, and key personnel have left. I had Michelle, and we are both VERY satisfied. (Just fyi, I don't give anybody a "5", unless they are superhuman.) Truly interested service, very competent hair cutting, supplied in a confortable, efficient environment. We have a new salon! read more

I love CE and love Carmen. I will go there until a) Carmen retires or b) I lose all my hair. Carmen has worked with me over the years and has come up with the absolutely perfect haircut, which he manages to repeat time after time after time. Plus he's hilarious, and smart. This is THE place to go in Lexington/Arlington/Bedford and beyond. Forget about Newbury Street and come on down! read more

I moved to MA from FL over a year ago and have struggled to find a hairdresser. I tried this place after reading the reviews and then saw they offered a coupon for new clients so I decided to give it a try. I am glad I did! I had Laurel who actually got my hair looking like the picture I brought in and that hasn't happened for me in years! She was great. My hair is dark and likes to turn red when I get highlights but it is a nice soft blonde now and not streaky or brassy at all. No toner needed either which was great. The blow dry out also really came out well, I usually go home and add rollers or mess with it but I liked it so much I have left it alone. I wish I had a before and after pic. The staff there was nice and not pushy. They have plenty or parking and it is easy to find. I am so glad I finally found this place. Thank you Laurel, I am very happy :) read more

I came to this salon after moving here from out-of-state and having the same person cut my hair for 10 years - so I was nervous. I have a short pixie cut and was worried about finding someone who could cut that style well. Matilda is clearly a skilled artist and preserved my existing style while exerting her own touch. She cut the back a little too short for me, but it's something we can definitely work on together. The salon was busy and clean, the staff was friendly, and the price competitive. My only complaint (and why I couldn't give 5 stars) is that the salon smelled strongly of bleach (cleaner, not hair product). Nonetheless I will be back and will try color next time as well. read more

Both my 21 year old daughter and I called ahead and made simultaneous appointments with different stylists. We were both extremely pleased with our results (I got a hair cut and blow dry and my daughter received a deep conditioning treatment, haircut, and blow dry). When we arrived we were greeted with smiles and a friendly hello. They took our jackets and offered tea, coffee and water. The studio was meticulously clean and very professional with plenty of free parking right outside the entrance. I have been bouncing around between different salons for the past few years and feel I finally found a place that meets my needs. The stylist made several suggestions for future visits (cut style, highlights, etc) and I will definitely give them a ring soon to schedule a followup appointment. read more

You have to visit this relaxing, elegant salon. Everyone here is friendly and welcoming! Laurel is amazing! I wanted a new style that meant cutting many inches off my curly and unmanageable hair. Laurel took the time to discuss my hair and the new style. She was and very professional, charming and reassuring. Not only do I love my new style but so does everyone else! read more

I was looking for a salon closer to home that will do a devacut for my curls. Haley got me in quickly & made my hair look flawless! She's friendly & very easy to chat with. She took the time to ask me how I do my hair & what I was looking for from the cut. It came out looking amazing! The price was reasonable for the devacut & I'll definitely be coming back to see Haley in the future. read more

Sarah took the time to learn about my hair and my preferences. The result was a an outstanding cut that is flattering and easy for me to style. Instead of rushing through it, she meticulously fine tuned the style and clearly takes pride in her craft. My wait time was very brief and the shop is clean and bright. I also liked the adjustable sink which was easier on my neck than the usual sink. Plenty of parking and a convenient location right off route 95 and before the congested town center completed a great experience. read more

I've been going to Creative Expressions for years, and I'll never go anywhere else! They're like a family there, Carmen, Annette, Matilda, Haley, Michelle and Sarah... all of them! All great stylists. I personally have been getting my hair done by Sarah for a long time, and she always knows how to make my hair look the best! I have relatively fine hair, but Sarah knows how to cut and style it so it looks its fullest. I'm also trying to get my hair to grow long and stay healthy, she has a great handle on which products to use to keep it growing. I've had my hair colored there numerous times, and Sarah always knows what colors and tones to suggest that go best with my skin tone and natural hair color. I recommend Sarah for all your color and styling needs!! Will never go anywhere else! read more

The whole crown is super frizzy and brittle and that is something new since I began my time at the salon approximately one year ago. I think my hair has to legit be fixed and go through some sort of treatment- but it will not be at this salon. Owner openly said she switched to a cheaper dye- who he hell says that to a customer. I am glad I know this business takes the easy way out. The owner is shiesty. Also kept sending me emails after I requested not to receive them. Don't give them your email. A constant reminder of how terrible the salon is. Honestly- don't make the mistake of going there. You will regret it. I do! read more

I usually do my own haircuts. Sounds scary, I know, but I got pretty good at it. My hair is ( correction, WAS) long, and making simple even cuts is not hard. Youtube has tons of videos on that. Today I thought I wanted some help from a professional when I realized I couldn't make the top layers on the back exactly the way I wanted. So I came into salon, and explained my needs. We talked with the hairstylist. Reviewed some pictures, and agreed on shortening the top layers on the back of my head. Note, the length of the hair was below my collarbone, and as the hairstylist noted herself, it was the perfect frame for my square shaped face. Long story short, my hair is now a few inches shorter overall, and the longest layer doesn't even touch my shoulder. I have a think mane, lots and lots of heavy hair. Correction - HAD. It's gone. ALL GONE!!! Little chunks and pieces of what used to be a beautiful head of hair are sticking out in all the wrong places, like if I had been electrocuted. My husband is grinding his teeth trying to keep quiet. Why did she do it to me? Was it something I said?!! The cut is so hideous I am in shock, and trying to figure out how I am going to go outside at all, and how to show my face at work. Feeling like people are really going to laugh at it... I need a wig, or something. Awful... disastrous... avoid at all costs!!!! read more

I've been coming to creative expressions for over 15 years now and it's like a family when I come in! I go to Sarah who's done an amazing job on my hair and my girlfriends hair. She always knows the latest trends and listens to what you want and that's a recipe for a great hair style ! I highly recommend you give creative expressions in Lexington a try !!! read more

Sarah has been cutting and coloring my hair for some time and I really think she is great! She always takes the time to listen to what I want and also offers great suggestions. She is skilled and meticulous. Everyone at the Salon is very friendly and warm. The Salon itself is lovely too! 5 stars! read more

I normally never write a review but this place was amazing! From the time I called to make an appointment to when I left the salon they were so so helpful! My hair is pretty dark and I have been wanting to lighten it for years but typically when I ask for highlights I get some darker brown ones that I can barely see and not to mention the price I paid was crazy. Haley did such an amazing job! I showed her one photo and she gave my exactly what I wanted :)! Such beautiful highlights, with amazing color and just the right placement so it still looks natural and not tacky. So grateful to have found this place most definitely will be going back and sending friends over ! :) read more

Best haircut I've had in a long time! Haley did a tremendous job with my lifeless hair to make it come to life. The salon is a very friendly place and I can't wait to go back again! read more

I've tried many salons since I moved to Lexington and could never find someone to cut my thick, frizzy hair the way I wanted. I've been to Creative Expressions twice now and I couldn't be more pleased. The salon is clean and attractive, the staff friendly and professional, but most of all Haley is just great at cutting hair. As a bonus she does a terrific job at blow drying and is really nice. I'm just so pleased to find such a talented hairdresser nearby. Thank you, Haley! read more

I work in the Lexington area and wanted to get a really nice hair cut, style, and blow dry for the July 4th weekend during my lunch hour. I looked up some of the salons in the area and Creative Expressions had some of the best reviews. I usually don't get my hair styled and normally just cut off the ends when the time comes. Haley was my stylist and she was awesome! I told her that I wanted some layers, but not too excessive since I have pretty thick hair. And i asked her what she would be able to do with it to give it some more shape. She knew exactly what needed to happen. She was able to make my ends less heavy, give it some shape, and frame my face really well too! Haley was fantastic. I would definitely recommend going to her. She knew exactly what I wanted and what to do with my little description of what I wanted. I loved how my hair came out and cannot wait to come back for my next cut! read more

I specifically asked for a cooler toned, natural balayage after having done extensive research on hair tones that would best compliment my skin. The stylist proceeded to sit me down, blow off the pictures I showed her- "We can do better than that"- and talk my ear off about how much she loved coloring hair blonde. This was not a good sign. I left with random, brassy, highlights that glared against blackness of my natural hair. As my friend later commented: "Why is your hair multicolored over here?" read more

I decided to try out this salon after seeing so many positive Yelp reviews, and Creative Expressions did not disappoint! The salon is glamorous while being very friendly and welcoming. I got blonde highlights with Kaley and she was *fantastic*! She listened to exactly what I asked for and perfectly matched the Pinterest photo I showed her. My brassy blonde highlights are now the platinum blonde I had been wanting for so long. I am normally so picky about my hair and am rarely happy satisfied with a salon, but Creative Expressions is a hidden gem in Lexington. I highly recommend Kaley, especially if you are looking for color. read more

I have been going to Sarah for over a year now and I have been so happy and satisfied each time I leave the salon. People always give me nice compliments about my hair. She cuts and color my hair so perfectly each time. Every one in the salon is so nice. I highly highly recommend Sarah. read more

OMG. I am so thankful to all the reviewers who guided me to go to Carmen! After not getting a haircut for 10+ months, it sure was worth it! He touched my hair and pointed out the issues I have been struggling to find out reasons for! I love his knowledge and experience! Great place, great service! I am gonna be visiting soon again! Thank you Carmen! Love my haircut and so does my hubby. read more

This is an amazing salon! Great atmosphere and super chic design! I see Sarah here regularly and she never fails to impress me! She is a talented colorist. I decided to add some frosty blonde highlights recently and was a bit hesitant about making the change but Sarah did if in such a subtle but eye catching way. I got more compliments than I could count. She has an inherent way of really understanding what you want an making It a reality. Great salon and great stylist! read more

Carmen is magic! His skills and attention to detail are impressive. He's pleasant and rather entertaining, as well. Friends tell me that my hair has never looked better. The salon is clean, well-appointed and the staff is welcoming. I travel miles and miles from the North Shore to this salon for some excellent reasons. It's always a good hair day when you go to Creative Expressions! read more