UPDATE: owner had the audacity to respond to my original review, claiming the charge was cancelled…read more I attempted to dispute the charge with my bank but Davis Salon fought for the charge and o ultimately paid for it. I have proof of this charge, further proof this salon does not have your best interest at heart. Also - no, a warm shade is not needed. I've been way blinded than I was trying to go this time and never had a horrible burner orange shade. Your stylists just aren't skilled. I hate to write poor reviews but I had absolutely the worst hair experience of my life here. I have naturally dark hair and I wanted to go light, which I have done before. I explained to the stylist that I understand it will take a few appointments to get to the color I wanted. I will preface this will I came in for a consultation before o committed to anything. I told him it had been over a year since I colored my hair and provided a list of products I use. He seemed to know what he was doing so we got started. After about three hours, he washes my hair and it is ORANGE. I mean deep burnt orange, I had never seen my hair like that. I tried not to be upset so I paid and I left. I was looking at it in the light as I walked home and started to cry. It was the most unnatural orange hair I've ever seen on anyone. I went back the next day to speak to them and the stylist proceeded to yell at me and yell it was part of the process. Actually it's not, I've been blonde before and never had an orange step. He is actually being rude to me while the owner was sitting there. Mind you I paid $354 for burnt orange hair. They agreed to fix it at their other soon with another stylist. She did what she could to save it, it was better but still a hint of orange. My hair was also so damaged. I paid over $400 with tip for orange damaged hair. I eventually had to chop my hair about 8 inches because of the damage. Six months later, a million treatments and being self conscious it's still not great. DO NOT GO TO THIS SALON. DO NOT SEE MICHAEL. DO NOT TRUST THE OWNERS TO DO THE RIGHT THING. just avoid at all costs, save your money and your hair.

Have been going here for the past three years that I've been living in Southie, and absolutely love…read morethe salon, the people and their work. It is honestly one of the best salons I have ever been to.

I've been going to Megan for 20 years, and I honestly wouldn't trust anyone else with my hair. She…read moreis simply the best! Megan has always given me an amazing men's cut, and her attention to detail, consistency, and talent are unmatched. Her salon, Revive Hair Studio, has recently moved from Boston's South End to Braintree, but thankfully, the location has changed -- the exceptional service and talent have not! Megan has created such a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere, and after 20 years, she truly feels like family. If you're looking for an incredible men's haircut and a stylist who genuinely cares about her clients, I can't recommend Megan and Revive Hair Studio enough. Five stars all the way!

Both Megan and Wendy are incredible at their craft. Recently had my mom join the family of clients…read moreand her cut is perfect from day one through to the end of 7th week: Never before had she been completely happy with her hair leaving a salon-always too short and needing trims after a couple of week- now with Wendy her cut is cute, stylish, and easy to maintain. I'm super grateful that Wendy helps bring out the best and makes my mom feel beautiful

In my quest to find a stylist that can merge precision with creative texture to my short hair, I…read morestumbled upon Alex's biography on Koukla's website. We are both "Alex B" which is pretty cool; and it was my understanding that Alex has a passion for short, fun hair- without sacrificing on the fundamentals of an even, well executed haircut. I booked an appointment online; it was super easy. The salon uses Vagaro for online appointments. The salon was comfortable and small, which is not a bad thing. I got a laid back vibe which I enjoyed. I noticed that Alex was a good listener! I showed Alex a picture, and Alex nailed it! Precise and tapered where I want it, but texturized and "fun" where I want it too. She made it seem easy (and you know if you have a pixie cut, it's not easy to find the right stylist) I love my haircut SO much! It's amazing how having the RIGHT haircut just elevates your mood and confidence! I also really enjoyed Alex's personality, I felt more like I was talking to an old friend as opposed to someone I just met. I'll definitely be back!

Koukla Salon, located in Boston's North End, has a friendly, cool vibe & great hairdressers here!…read more I got my hair done here a couple months ago and couldn't have been happier with the results. My hair has been through it the last few years; my original hair color is black and previously had platinum blonde. Platinum blonde was too much work to maintain and so I decided to try a low maintenance hair color, which was just babylights with some added lowlights. The previous two hair salons I visited did not color correct my hair (literally 5 different colors) and Monica helped correct my hair for me!!

I came to this salon for a color correction because they had olaplex available for the lightening…read moreprocess. I previously had single-process dark brown color applied to my natural hair at a salon, which I let wash out to a medium brown. I asked to go back to my natural color, to match my roots, slightly ashy dark blonde. I was looking to go from a level 6 to a level 8. My experience in the salon was good. My stylist was really personable, and seemed knowledgeable. I did everything recommended including a separate consultation beforehand. The issue was that, for some reason, the stylist had a harder time than expected lifting my hair. What was apparently supposed to be a single process with bleach turned into multiple, and my hair was not much lighter/extremely brassy. The stylist eventually gave up and threw toner in my hair, leaving my roots cool brown and my lengths/ends orangey-red colored. It looked absolutely horrible--I tried to tell myself it looked okay, even if it wasn't what I asked for, but it was god-awful. I tried hard to figure out how to discuss this with the kind stylist. Things completely fell apart at this point. The stylist was smiling and trying to convince me how good it looked, and even said "You'll be back by summer to go blonde!" ...this was really upsetting to hear, as I had come there and was paying a not-insignificant amount of money to do just that. When I went to pay, I was asked to pay close to double the agreed-upon consultation price because, I guess, the additional bleaching wasn't included in the price I was quoted. This wasn't discussed when the initial bleach process didn't reach the intended result, only when it came time to pay. I wasn't able to speak up about how terrible the result was when I had to argue just to pay the price that was set at the consultation. I left the salon in tears for the first time in my life and had to wait for a ride so that I didn't cause a scene crying on the T. It looked much worse. I looked much worse, honestly. I called back multiple times during business hours to ask if they would be willing to re-evaluate their work and discuss fixing it so it would at least be presentable, but no one answered. When I finally got someone on the phone, they completely shut me down and offered no resolution. Not even to dye over it with a dark color, or something. They stood by their stylist's skill and essentially called me a liar. I ended up having to fix it myself. I would not recommend this place or ever come back. I have attached a photo, you can see the difference in the roots vs the lightened hair. I added a photo of my appointment confirmations since the salon responded again saying I didn't come here.

Ambiance: Everyone had calming and positive vibes. They…read moreimmediately offered water or tea to drink, a coat rack to hang ur hoodies and other stuff on, and it was fairly warm, which is great considering the chilly weather. The decor is simple and yet fun with knick knacks or trinkets in small spaces and yet a vintage yet modern decor theme. Everyone was very friendly and even partook in open positive and funny conversations, which lightened up the space and made it welcoming. Quality & Service: I had my first appointment here with Lauren - I was beyond nervous with dry scalp, dead ends, and having had bad experiences in the past but she was so kind, gentle, and open to conversation (or not if you're more quiet like me) as well as was awesome with giving tips and tricks. It took me less than an hour for an evaluation of how/where my hair is at plus wash and cut. They worked with my budget in terms of being able to take off the blow dry portion to reduce the cost but still use a towel to scrunch the excess water out (since it's winter out an all) which was very considerate of her. Every step was asked for approval before and / or information on why she was taking certain steps would be given in advance, like if I needed the deep conditioner or whatnot, which I appreciated. I had trouble since I forgot my card but was able to pay via venmo and cash I had on hand- I was grateful they had a quick work around. Additional perks: Usually open after 5, quite a few stylists for your needs, whether a simple cut or cute and extreme coloring and styling. I will definitely be returning and have already made a follow-up appointment. Knowing how expensive and questionable local cuts can be in the area as a student with a budget and limited time, this place is worth every penny and minute!

I was looking for a new hairdresser and read the fantastic reviews for Salon 236 and hesitantly…read moremade an appointment. I walked by the place many times and never quite knew what to make of it. It looks dilapidated at best. I was given an appointment with Audrey. I walked in and was pleasantly surprised by its wonderful appearance. During my short wait I saw happy clients with beautiful haircuts. I became increasingly excited about the prospects of an equally beautiful cut. I wear my hair short and have had some bad experiences. Either the hairdresser is worried about going too short or as my last one did, cut it like her own hair. Audrey did precisely as I requested along with using her own artistic intuition. I was very happy. Along with a great haircut, it was comparatively inexpensive. I will definitely be going back! Don't make the same mistake I did and be fooled by the outward appearance. Inside is 100% hip professionalism.

Salon 236 offers a wide variety of services & you will get what you want (everything from tanning…read moreto feather extensions) at a fraction of the cost of what I'll call, "upscale" salons [You yelpers know what I mean] All the stylists are good but Nicole is outstanding. She's up to date on the latest trends and techniques & my cut is always exactly what I expect and more. Bring cash because they don't take plastic & watch out for street cleaning [but we all already know this]

The people here were very nice, but the cut I got was really bizarre. I can in with bangs and…read moreshoulder-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.

Bonnie does such a great job decorating the salon throughout the seasons and holidays. She greets…read moreyou 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.

We were visiting Boston and were shopping down Newbury Street when I saw the sign to get your hair…read moredone that same day. I called and booked an appointment within the hour for a wash and blowout with loose curls. I got Luckie as my stylist, she was absolutely amazing, she was friendly and knowledgeable, I left with my hair looking incredible and ready for the rest of our vacation. I highly recommend this salon Wash and blowout $75 Curls $25 Tip can only be cash or Venmo

I don't often leave Yelp reviews, but needed to share here that V&O is absolutely fantastic. I've…read morebeen traveling for several months and really needed a full set of highlights and cut on my stop in Boston. After scanning previous reviews, I made an appointment with Olti. He put so much attention into my hair, specific issues, how it had been colored in the past, and I ended up with what I think is the best color I've ever had! My 20 year old daughter was with me and she agreed. Really beautiful highlights, toner, and treatment for my damaged hair. The cut was equally great. It's always nerve wracking to find a hair stylist in a new city and trust that it's going to work out ok, but Olti absolutely exceeded what I thought I might be able to find. Plus, he is a super chill and kind person to hang out and talk with. Ralphie the Frenchie who hangs in the shop was an added bonus. Definitely recommend making an appointment here. You won't regret it!

I needed a haircut and had visited Amy before. I found her shop, Hairport, online and texted the…read morenumber to request a haircut, specifically asking for Amy because she's the owner and an amazing person. She responded quickly and arranged a convenient time. I arrived on time, and she got started right away. Amy is a fantastic conversationalist, which made the visit enjoyable. She asked what kind of haircut I wanted and began cutting. Her approach of cutting for a few minutes and then checking if I liked it worked perfectly. I left with a fantastic haircut and was so happy that I recommended Amy to a friend, who also had a great experience. Now, we're both very satisfied regulars at Hairport!

The best of the best hair artisans in the North End! Amy and Nichole are the dynamic duo hair…read moremasters between color, cut, eyebrows and styling. Their products are amazing. The clientele is chic and once you're lucky enough to secure an appointment, you'll be back regularly! And get your mani pedi at the adjoining Waterfront Nails!