The people here were very nice, but the cut I got was really bizarre. I can in with bangs and shoulder-length hair, and said I wanted the same thing only shorter. Instead, I got sort of a Carol Brady shag!!! It is taking me months to grow it out. Also, the salon had lots of haircutting stations, but was very empty. It also looked a bit dated. read more

Bonnie does such a great job decorating the salon throughout the seasons and holidays. She greets you once you walk in and makes you feel welcomed. She's always happy and upbeat. I live in Lynn but don't mind the commute because it's definitely worth it. The staff there are always friendly, check on you often and offer you refreshments. I started going to this salon a few years ago to see Allie. She is very bubbly, funny and extremely talented. She knows what she's doing and never fails to amaze me with her work. Every time I leave there I feel like a brand new woman. She always gives me what I'm looking for. If you're looking for a salon to go to in the Boston area, I would definitely recommend going here and visiting Allie. read more

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Ally was friendly, however she took two hours to do a partial foil for my roots. I had booked an appointment for a cut as well but we ran out of time because she took so long to color my hair. I have been coloring my hair for years and have always been able to get a cut and color in under two hours. I had asked her to cut my bangs at the very least in the few minutes I had left which she did happily, but when I got home I found out they were cut unevenly. I also came to realize that the coloring was blotchy and uneven. Overall, I liked the location and atmosphere but my experience was less than ideal. read more

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Let me start by saying, I am VERY picky about my hair so much so that I haven't gotten my hair cut in 6 months. I am always so nervous that I won't like it. A couple of ladies that I work with suggested I go see Sako, since he is a miracle worker with hair color. I took a leap of faith and I was preparing to be wowed, and while I was please that my hair was healthy afterward, the haircut is not producing the results that I asked for. I wanted volume around my face and a versatile longer bang (about to my nose) that I could have a middle or side part if I wanted. The bang is about chin length and is weighed down and there is nothing swoopy about it.. My hair actually looked nicer before I got it cut. At least my ends are healthy? The salon atmosphere was nice, a little dated but nice. After my appointment I went to the front desk to pay and Sako mentioned I needed to pay directly to him, cash or check. My face must have turned beat red, because I never carry that much cash on me unless I know I need it. When I made the appointment, I mentioned to the man on the phone that it was my first time there and with Sako. Nothing was ever mentioned. They were very kind and said that I could put it on my card this time but for next time to bring make sure I had the appropriate payment method and while I appreciate at that, it should not have been necessary. read more

Some of the stylists who work here are good. The problem I have is with the owner, Nestor. It seemed that because I wasn't a local celebrity, I wasn't much use to him. He spent most of the time he was cutting my hair chatting with other, I guess more important people who entered the salon. If he wasn't doing that, he was stopping to take phone calls. Also, be prepared for no hot water in the bathrooms. Eww. Apparently Nestor is a cheapskate too. I asked one of the other stylist what the deal was, and she said it was a way he saved money. Sorry, but if you're a salon on Newbury Street, you don't cut off the hot water in the bathrooms to save money. I don't want you cutting my hair with your pee-splattered hands - thanks anyway. read more

So, I moved here from Los Angeles about 1.5 years ago and was on the hunt for a GOOD hairstylist who could highlight my looong, dark, thick, Middle Eastern hair without giving it that trashy brassy/redish tone...I HATE RED!!! I wanted brownish-blond well blended highlights that wont look like zebra stripes. I was referred to HA Do at Diego by a friend who swore up and down and promised me a full money back guarentee....not to mention a promise to fly me out to LA to get my hair done if I was not satisfied. So, I took a leap and went Ha Do and WOW!! He was so meticulous and totally put up with my high maintenance demands for perfection. He spent SEVEN...I kid you not SEVEN hours on my hair as my hair requires a lot of time. He also gave me a cut & wonderful style. My hair looks so good that I have not washed it for 5 days because it look soooo GOOD!! So, I dont care what kind of hair you got--you cant go wrong with Ha Do at Diego. read more

I went for the first time yesterday to this salon, and I can honestly say that this is the best my hair has ever looked. I was kind of afraid to go get it done at this point because my roots were atrocious, but Ha Do was really nice about not criticizing me for waiting far too long to get it re-dyed. My hair is now shiny and just the right color for my complexion. He took his time doing my layers, even though I was his last client and I'm sure he wanted to go home. And, after all that, with the 25% off of my first visit (thanks yelp!) it was the cheapest hair cut/dye I've ever had. Also, shout out to the guy who washed my hair. literally, that scalp massage has been the highlight of my week. read more

I have been going to Diego Hair Salon my whole life! Nestor is the absolute best! He listens to what you want and gives helpful suggestions if you are unsure of the style and/or color you want. Bonnie is great to work with in terms of scheduling as well as decorating the salon! The overall atmosphere is very friendly. read more

The one thing that I care the most about is my hair. It has been through a lot of stylist from Vietnamese hair stylist to American hair stylist. I have never been able to find a hair stylist that I absolutely love or take care of my hair like it was their own until I was referred to Ha Do, hairstylist at Diego. I went to see Anh Ha (polite way to call someone in Vietnamese) for almost 4 years now. I was referred to him by my boss who cuts her hair there for years by another stylist. The place is on Newbury Street, so I was cautious about the cost. However, I was surprise by how cheap it is. The price is comparable to local Vietnamese hair salons. After my first trip, I fell in love and go back there every 3 to 6 months. I changed my hair colors based on the season, so my hair is pretty damage from time to time, but he took good care of it. He is so meticulous about how he cut and color my hair. I always feel so pretty after going to the salon. Beside Anh Ha, the staff at Diego is so nice. The girls that washed my hair was amazing! I love chatting up a storm with them. Would go back again and again. Faithfully your, Hieu read more

Good location but most importantly I love my stylist Cara. After asking my friends (who's hair always looked great) who cut and colored their hair they told me it was on Cara at Diego on Newbury St. Not as expensive as most Newbury places either. It's clean, modern, and gets the job done. Most importantly Cara is awesome. I had never had highlights or any color in my hair and she did a great job. It's been over 3 months and I'm still getting compliments on the color, time to go back! read more

My husband needed a haircut badly before leaving to go out of town and we hadn't made appointments so I found a few places on Newbury St. using Yelp that had decent reviews and told him to walk by a couple places and walk into one of them to see if they could take him. Diego was very nice, they are located on the second floor in a cute little salon with great light and great people watching. Ha Do is who cut my husband's hair and he did an excellent job. He used only scissors and not the buzz trimmers (which always look good at first but then grows out funny) and very thorough and quick. He did a great job and was super reasonably priced. read more

You're welcome Elizabeth! Thanks for the great review! Sorry we had to go a little shorter than you wanted, but it was all for the good of your hair. I hope you haven't let your sister get at your hair again. ;-) For everyone else who's looking for a good deal on a great cut or color this is the place. Come and visit us!! (I would never write a review for the place I work at, but I had to say thanks for the nice comments!) read more

I've been coming to Diego salon for many years. It is a relaxing environment and everyone is super friendly and helpful. Sako, my stylist, does the best color, cut and blow out. He keeps me youthful I couldn't recommend Diego or Sako more, they are the best! read more

I was visiting Boston and hating my Florida haircut. While strolling Newbury Street I happened to look up and see Diego Salon. Luckily, I was able to score an appt. with Nestor and I could not be happier with my pixie cut. He is a true master with the scissors! I highly recommend Nestor and Diego Salon for anyone looking for a great haircut in a friendly environment. Thank you again Nestor. read more

I would first like to thank the woman there who rescued my ends from blunt-scissored home-job -form-my-sister haircut. I promised her my sister will never cut anyones hair ever again. I am almost not going to review this place because the assistant stylists give free haircuts and once word gets out I will never be able to get a booking. But I decided I must because I gave my gal less tip than she deserved (all the cash I had though) and her praise must be sung virtually. It works two ways for the free cuts. 1.) you can go on a Tuesday evening where there are about three assistant stylists ( read newish to the profession) being guided by a teacher about how to cut this particular persons hair. Imagine a kind man with salt and pepper hair saying "think of the head as a pie you have to cut it in sections" and "so many hair dressers think of the head as a box, you have to cut it as if it is a sphere" . or 2. you can go on a regular day the teacher will be more hands off and have an assistant stylist wash and cut your hair for FREE. before she is done, one of the teachers will check you out, make sure everything is even and good, he may do a little snipping and ta-da you have gotten a free cut at a Newbury salon! (but please y'all tip her like you would for a regular haircut) I had Alyssa twice and she is great, but she takes a bit longer than most 20yr on the job hairdressers. I find this to be its only downside, but honestly, I would not want a person who is still learning to cut hair to do it rushed. She told me that if I wanted highlights they would be $35(ish?) for partial foils and 60(some?) for full! Thats a bargain!!!! The salon also has seasoned pros to cut your hair, but I don't know the price range. This place is really down to earth, no incense, no smell of nails being done, no back room (that i know of) for eyebrow waxes. Now about my cut. I think honestly the first one was better than the second: this time is a smidgen too short . But to her credit, my sister did some serous Edward Sicisorhands meets Sweeny Todd work on my hair. Apparently one side was two inches or more shorte than another, with blunt scissors = a lot must come off to make it look healthy again. Thank you Alyssa! read more

I have been getting my haircut at Diego for years. Everyone is extremely friendly but of course Frankie is my favorite and he always gives me a fantastic haircut read more

Nester saved my hair! I went in because my last stylist gave me the worst coloring job ever. My highlights were super heavy on one half of my head leaving me looking like a very uncool version of Sia. I walked out with fresh ends and a beautifully even honey colored head of hair. Will definitely be back. read more

I've lived in Massachusetts for 8 years and during that time, I've been searching for the perfect salon. I've been to the best salons in Northboro and Worcester but no one was ever able to do exactly what I wanted for my hair. At long last, I finally found Diego's! I was a little worried at first because I couldn't commit to a four hundred dollar cut and color every six weeks but I went anyway. I read some other reviews that said Bonnie would be able to fit a person with the right stylist. I called and she answered. I told Bonnie my issues....that I have a problem with frizz and that I just wanted a colorist who could color my hair and it not have a trace of red in it. My hair is brown and it seems like everywhere I went, my hair always wound up with a red tinge to it. Bonnie said she could put me with a Master Stylist or the owner. I chose the owner. She also told me that she would have a color specialist color my hair. For the cut, it was fantastic! Nestor asked how much time I spent on my hair, realistically. Not much, I said. I wanted a cut that was great for my face shape but also something that I didn't have to fuss over. Very little product and very little styling. I can't say enough how perfect this cut was. He spent time on the texture of my hair and took into consideration that I have an issue with frizz. I didn't give him any idea of what I wanted, I told him to just give me what he thought was best and it was perfect. Just perfect. For the color, I had an appointment with Mark. He looked over my hair, not scoffing at all that my roots had grown out over two inches. He took a good amount of time looking at my natural color vs how the remaining color had faded. I told him what color I wanted and he brought out a board with color samples on it and asked me what I saw when I said I wanted 'chocolate brown'. I pointed out two similar colors and told him again that I didn't want a trace of red. Mark said that since I had "a lot going on", we should focus on getting my color how I wanted it and if I wanted highlights, we'd talk about those on my next visit once we saw how my hair faded, making sure I was happy with it. I liked it so much that I didn't even want highlights at my next appointment! It was absolutely incredible that he was able to do exactly what I wanted. Not "I like it but its not exactly what I wanted", this really was EXACTLY what I wanted. And no red at all! I can't say enough how wonderful this salon is. Nestor, Mark, Bonnie, they're my Hair Dream Team!! And....I didn't even spend half of what I thought the cost was going to be!! Incredible for Newbury Street, I'd say. So if you're trying to decide if you want to go here, stop. You want to go here!! read more

You know what I have been going there for over 25 years I never consider writing a review! Well todays the day, I've been going to Frankie and I love him, never need to tell him what I need, usually a cut and color, my hair is so well cut that it just grows out wonderfully, people always comment on my hair, I just take it for granted! But everyone is so nice from Bonnie down to the girls that wash my hair! Even Glenn, Frankie's neighbor and partner in crime! They are always busy! But you just have to go and trust their vision, they know hair!!! read more

I'm from Washington state, spending a few days in Boston for a conference at the Fairmont Copley. I went exploring the nearby shops and stores and decided to drop in at the salon for a haircut today. I didn't have an appointment, but they accommodated me so nicely. The receptionist and the hairstylist, Luke, were so kind. Luke gave me such a beautiful modern cut and he styled it so gorgeously. I was very pleased. I'm flying back home with a new look :) read more

Getting my hair cut at Diego has been the best hair experience I have ever had. My stylist, Joe, was the nicest guy on the planet who gave me a haircut that left me feeling like a million bucks! He was the most welcoming and talented stylist I have ever encountered, and I can say the same for the staff. My sister-in-law agrees, seeing as she was eyeing the Snickers bar at the bottom of the candy jar, and the front desk receptionist saw that and went to fetch her a Snickers bar from her own desk! Haha. Overall, this is a wonderful and friendly upscale hair salon without all the pretentious arrogance that usually accompanies the greatest salons. The price is also really great - for the haircut I got from Joe, I usually pay double the price. This place is by far my favorite hair salon - I'll definitely be coming back before I have to leave Boston in a few weeks! read more

When I decided to undergo a major hair transformation, my first call was to Randy at Diego Salon. Randy had cut my hair a handful of times over the past few years, so when I wanted to take my black hair to lavender, I knew he would take very good care of me. The salon and staff were lovely, clean, and welcoming as always. Randy was extremely clear with me every step of the way, detailing exactly what he would be doing and how much it was going to cost me. He even came in early in the morning to fit my appointment in, and kept a smile on his face throughout the whole lengthy process. In the end, the color was perfect, exactly like the picture I brought, and I am in love with my new 'do. Thank you to Randy and Diego Salon for another incredible experience! read more

I had a great experience with Allie and team today. I walked in, she assessed my hair, I got a great tone, shampoo and cut. I also loved how she did my blowout. Lots of texture. I am looking forward to my next visit! read more

I started going to Diego awhile ago, and was recommended to see Nester at first. I was ready and prepared for the first time ever with photos of what I wanted as far as a cut (one of the photos was even of me in the cut I wanted again). After 4 or 5 cuts, I finally said something, as my hair was cut like a mushroom (even the second stylist I was eventually recommended to said so) and I saw Luke. I produced photos and once again had a super short unflattering cut. After seeing Luke for the first time, I went out for a work lunch, and the minute that a colleague saw me, she said, "What the Hell did you do to your hair?" Now this was the first time meeting Luke and he never even did a consult before. I called the salon and asked if he would be able to do a consult before my next appointment and they arranged it. Today I had my hair cut and colored, Luke did meet before, and I produced photos again. I have the same terrible cut. I went to the register to pay, not going to say anything, and when I went to pay I was told to find another salon, as it seems tan they can't make me happy. I was getting my color done by someone else, and never mentiond not liking the color. I frequently asked to but products and was never recomwmded any, and then I get scolded and embarrassed by people as I pay. This salon is not professional at all. Just look at their website read more

Glen is an extremely talented stylist and Bonnie is the sweetest person on the planet. I went to this salon for many years, and left only because the commute was getting to be too much after I moved. I miss them. read more

Nestor at Diego is truly a master of cutting and styling. Anyone (male or female) who has the opportunity to partake of his artistry will be more than pleased with the outcome. He instinctively knows what is best for his client and never settles for less than perfection. The salon itself is pleasant and elegantly tasteful. Bonnie is the receptionist I usually encounter. She is warm, intelligent, and welcoming-always a delight. Diego is a completely satisfying and pleasurable experience. read more

I have to write another review. This is for Sako. My hair was dyed a dark color by someone else. I came back to him for a color correction. He was a wizard with the processing of both the dark color and my roots and within two hours, I had a blown out beautiful new color that perfectly matched rooted to tip. If you want great color, GO TO SAKO! read more

Made an appointment last minute to get an updo for a black tie event. Glen was available and did an amazing job. I have very fine, short, straight hair and without even a picture of what I wanted, just a generic description of "a sleek, low bun," Glen created an amazing bun, right on the money. I'm not sure where he got all the hair to do it! Great atmosphere, friendly, so happy with the result. Highly, highly recommend. read more

I was referred here by a friend when I first moved back to Boston and I have been a regular customer ever since. Great place! Hado is fantastic; I consistently get great hair cuts and highlights without all the fuss sometimes found on Newbury Street. Staff is friendly. It is easy to get an appointment without having to call months in advance. Highly recommend! read more

I have been going to Diego for more than 10 years. I've lived in Boston for 30 and have been through dozens of stylists at dozens of salons on Newbury Street. What I love about Diego is that they are committed to my satisfaction - imagine that! In the past when I was unhappy with a hair cut or color at another salon, I would just leave and go find another stylist. But once I found Diego I realized their secret weapon - Bonnie at the front desk.! She knows each of the stylists and she knows their strengths. Previous salons had turned my beautiful brunette locks into a brassy/reddish mess. I mentioned this to Bonnie so she recommended I meet with Mark. Mark has committed himself to working exclusively with color, which has made him somewhat of a specialist. He understands the products and formulas and knows how to tweak the magical alchemy to achieve the results I've been hoping for. I've always worried my hair will feel "over-processed", but actually it is healthy, shiny and bouncy. and not brassy! When my stylist left to join another salon I once again consulted Bonnie - she recommended HaDo. And, like the other reviewers have mentioned, he's delightful - and talented! Thanks to my team of Mark and Hado, my hair is extremely healthy. I can't finish this review without mentioning another thing - for Newbury Street, Diego can be quite affordable. Certainly, they have the superstars, but they also have young stylists at the early stage of their career. So just give Bonnie a call, tell her what you need and she'll be sure to take care of you! read more

just came from diego and im sooo happy. anyone looking for a new stylist grab you r phone and ask for ANNON. he's great with color, highlights, and a great cut. this is my second visit and i have curly hair and he blow dry's it pin straight. went to a party and people cant believe he didn't use a straighting iron. the color and highlight's are beautiful. he also turned me on to 2 great products that have made a huge difference bringing my dry hair back to life. ladies you know what i mean. he's worth every penny were worth it make the call read more