I have come to en.SALON for haircuts in the past with both Nao and Kiyomi (both are wonderful stylists), but recently came in to take advantage of the special deal for the Head Spa Scalp Treatment with their new junior stylist, Danato. Danato took his time in explaining the entire process to me before starting the treatment, which included multiple cleansing washes accompanied by steam throughout. He finished the treatment off with a bouncy blowout. I have thick and coarse caucasian/asian hair, and he was incredibly patient and enthusiastic in creating the look that I wanted. The whole experience was relaxing and pleasant from start to finish. Danato was very attentive, polite and detail-oriented. I would highly recommend him for a hair spa treatment or blowout! read more

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probably one of the worst haircuts I have gotten I would really like to post a better review.. I was super excited to come in and get my haircut. Honestly, it's probably two part in what I asked for and booking an apprentice stylist. Wanted long curtain bangs and long layers, cut to just below the collar bone. Got a long bob with, albeit, layers... some of the bangs cut dried and curl into my nose. Again, it's part bad ask and bad haircut. The stylist was working with me and tried to achieve what I was asking for, I just wish there was a bit more conversation about how to achieve what I want. Instead, I was impressed with how the stylist reiterated the hair cut back to me in bullet note like fashion, but it didn't initiate more conversation but instead felt like a: I'm telling you what I'm doing so if you dislike it in the end, it's your fault not mine. Giving 4 stars because I only had the stylist the one time! Don't knock this place until you try it, but this was my experience. I'm posting some reference pics along with my haircut. I hope that this review is taken as helpful criticism about conversing with clients. Wishing all the nest to en salon. read more

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Great service and skills. No perm for me. Kayoko adds layers to my hair and finishes up with only curling iron. read more

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Caitlyn did a wonderful job with my daughter's hair. She was warm, asked her about what she wanted and gave her a beautiful cut. We will definitely be back and recommend Caitlyn without hesitation. read more

Great hair cut. Caitlyn was so nice. I did not feel rushed at all. I could tell she had attention to detail. Will be going back

Kayako did a great job! My appt was rescheduled a couple of times due to COVID but once I got in, my experience was great. There was a slight mishap as hundreds of appts had to be rebooked and I happened to be accidentally double booked. I opted to wait while the other appt got their hair cut and it was a pleasant experience. I was set up in a corner socially distanced away and provided water. As a preface, I had booked my original balayage appt using a gilt city deal that expired in May and found out that the salon apprentice that was supposed to do my hair was no longer at the salon. Was lucky enough to have the owner do my hair. The whole process took about 2.5 hours and Kayako explained every step of the way from the type of bleach she was using, the type of toner colors, and the effect it would have on my hair. I ended up up leaving with a nice curled blondish new do :) Would def come again and get my hair retoned or even try a new hair color. Kayako was great to chat with and really kind and the salon was very clean. They provided masks in ziplocked bags and hand sanitizer. They also sanitize and wipe the seats before ever customer and do temp checks on clients. read more

Caitlyn gave my 12 year old daughter an amazing haircut. My daughter has long, wavy/curly hair, of medium thickness. Caitlyn listened carefully to what my daughter wanted (long layers, face framing, and a trim), and gave her a fantastic cut. In addition, Caitlyn's kind, friendly, and patient personality instantly set my daughter at ease. Highly recommended! read more

Friendly staff and relaxing atmosphere. Reasonable price and comfortable environment. Will go back again

I've loved this salon for over a year now after I discovered it on Yelp. The place is beautiful. Everyone is so kind. I've always had amazing cuts. Today I scheduled a cut with new employee Kiyomi and although it wasn't your traditional haircut style request, she made my rockstar dreams a reality. Best haircut of my life. Also best scalp massage of my life. Thank you!! You need to go here. If you can find availability! ;) read more

Had a wonderful first time experience getting my haircut by Caitlyn. I went in for quite a big haircut, having come in with mid back length hair with the plan to come out with a collarbone/shoulder length do. Loved how it came out, the salon was clean, all the staff seemed lovely and efficient and overall I felt very well taken care of! read more

I love Kayoko! Making an appointment with her was easy, as she is very responsive by email, as well as flexible with scheduling despite her full roster of clients. I came on Sunday evening, and despite being the last client, she was still cheery and patient. She took the time to carefully look at and break down the elements in the photos I'd brought and confirm whether I wanted long bangs, whether I wanted layers, etc. It was also fun talking to her about restaurants in the area and my recent trip to her home country (Japan). My hair looks great curled and uncurled, and I will probably come back for a digital perm with Kayoko. The haircut took about an hour, and it was $54 after the new customer discount and before tip. She takes cash or Venmo. I came back for a digital perm, and after seeing the photos I'd saved to my phone, she told me that I was better off continuing to use a curling iron rather than getting a perm, that it wasn't going to turn out the way I wanted and it would be a waste of my time and money and damage my hair for no good reason. I've never met a more honest hairdresser. read more

The pricing was a complete shock to us when my son went to get a haircut. We've previously been there and the cuts were all good, the staff were all very friendly too. However, this time around, my son was looking for a haircut and wanted a perm, so we called to have a discussion. We thought we would get a consultation and a price listing before our appointment, but we got neither. When he went, the atmosphere was good and the haircut and perm was fine, but the pricing they told us was way too much and we were uninformed of it. We most likely won't go there ever again. read more

I had my hair cut by Caitlyn a week ago. She did a fantastic job. I have very thick hair, and she did a great job adding layers and thinning it out. She was very professional the entire time, explained each step she was going to do, and was very sociable. I will definitely make an appointment with her again! read more

I have had Kiyomi twice now for my cuts and she has done a fantastic job both times. She is highly skilled. I have very thin flat hair and she helped give it more volume and shape. Also gave me good tips for ways to style it in the future. I will come back to this salon again and again :) read more

I had been looking for a hair salon that could work with Asian style/texture hair and I was so, so glad to find En Salon!! They're really thoughtful and caring, the ambiance is so relaxing as well. I'm so glad to have a local hairstylist I trust in Boston! read more

Nao cut my hair and did an amazing job! She was super professional, and made sure I was comfortable the entire appointment. She made some suggestions about the cut and everything turned out perfectly! read more

I went to En Salon for my haircut and balayage. I haven't colored my hair in more than a decade so I was a little nervous. But Kayako is AMAZING! She was so friendly and professional. She asked for my comfort level during every step of the process to make sure I will be happy with the results. I highly recommend her! Also, the salon is in immaculate shape and they follow all of the covid precautions. I will definitely go back read more

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I am so glad I found this place on Yelp! Kayoko is amazing and super friendly. I got an Air Wave Perm in Japan in April last year and the curl was in the process of falling out. I'd debated getting it redone, but I just missed my straight hair. We had an initial consultation to determine if my hair could handle the straightening process (yes) and set up an appointment. She's pretty booked up as she's currently the only stylist at her salon right now (she's hiring!); but I set a date and was ready to go. On the day of the appointment, she was very thorough and explained the process to me. I appreciated that she walked me through the products she used on me. She really values quality and is so knowledgeable about hair -- we talked about the direction of my hair swirl and how that affects the hairstyles that I can get. She was trained in Japan, so we also talked about the training process for stylists (it's super rigorous and includes an apprenticeship) and how it as difficult for her to find stylists for her salon. So, if you're talented stylist -- I definitely recommend applying to her salon. Overall, the process took less time than either of us thought it would and it wasn't badly priced, either. I paid around $100-150 for my shoulder-length hair. My hair looks good a month later -- it's so soft and doesn't feel like I've had it permed, then straightened either. I will definitely come back for other services. read more

I've been coming to En Salon for a year now and I can say I am never disappointed with my experience! I had an appointment scheduled before Covid hit but unfortunately it was cancelled. Nao personally reached out to me to reschedule my appointment. I highly recommend asking for Nao. She is fluent in Japanese and English. She is quick, efficient, friendly, and most of all consistent during her cuts. I was informed of their sanitation processes and felt very safe in the salon. The salon has a lot of open space so they can definitely follow the 6ft apart rule. It is also very aesthetically pleasing!! I will definitely be back requesting Nao for another haircut soon. :) read more

Kiyomi did an amazing job with my color refresh! Rates are really reasonable, especially for the area. The salon is clean, airy, and everyone is so friendly. Will definitely go back! read more

Update 8/7/20: I went back to En Salon in mid-July to get my hair cut short. Nao did a fantastic job, and I am really happy with the result! En Salon is a pretty small place, but they had social distancing measures in the space and all the hairstylists and customers are wearing protective masks. In some cases, the hairstylists wear face shields. Nao checked my temperature before the appointment, and I felt very safe in the salon throughout the appointment. I went to En Salon for a digital perm and cut with Kayoko. What a fantastic experience - Kayoko is wonderful, and so friendly! Before the hair cut, we talked through exactly what I wanted for the perm. She also gave me an honest assessment of my hair texture and thickness, and explained how she would perm my ends, which are a little damaged. I really appreciated her honesty and felt like my hair was in good hands. It's been a few days since my appointment, and I am really happy with the results! I highly recommend Kayoko for digital perms - you might have to wait a few months for an appointment, but the quality is worth read more

I had my first visit to En Salon this morning. My appointment was with Nao and I am very pleased with my hair cut. Nao is extremely professional and very pleasant to work with. My shampoo/scalp massage was sooooooo relaxing. She took the time to dicuss her process along the way and made sure we were agreeing on the same hair style :) The salon is spotless and very well designed. I felt extremely safe with all COVID protocols well adhered to. I will definitely make my future appointments with Nao and look forward to returning to the salon. read more

So,I found En Salon from a very reliable source. And it did not disappoint. Alan delivered an exceptional experience and a wonderful haircut. His attention to detail,precision accompanied with a great personality. Thank you JB read more

Love the space, super clean, and Kayoko listens to what you want but also mindful of what's realistic in terms of styling at home. If you are an Asian girl who can't find the right hair stylist, look no further! read more

I had a great first time experience at this salon today. It's conveniently located near the Brookline Hills T station and I over-estimated the time it would take to get there. I was too early so I would recommend arriving right on the time of your appointment. All of the hair cutting tools were sanitized and in a solution when not being used, and proper care was taken to sanitize other things like the seats. The hairdressers also wear and change their gloves which I appreciated. I came to get my bangs cut by Nao and am really happy with how they turned out. She took care to ask me if I wanted adjustments to what she was doing, but after only 15 minutes she gave me what I wanted. She was also really friendly! Overall happy that I came here and looking forward to coming back for a haircut soon. read more

Allen is great - he's very honest and helpful. He does a fantastic job with my color at a very reasonable price and is a pleasure to spend time with. Given how dry my ends were getting due to the winter and bleach from balayage he recommended a hydrating treatment that was reasonably priced. It's the best my ends have felt in months! I had tried other over the counter hair masks (living proof) which did nothing. I've become a big fan of the Milbon products they use which are a good price and way better than bumble & bumble and Oribe products I've tried in the past. Overall I would definitely recommend this salon compared to overpriced options in downtown Boston- the staff are lovely are knowledgeable. Also I'm biased but online booking is sooo much easier too. read more

I wanted a digital perm and had heard that they were good. But they wouldn't give me a price over the phone because I have very long hair. So, I went in for an evaluation and they seemed very nice. She gave me a price and we made an appointment. Unfortunately, she had some sort of emergency and had to go to Japan, so they canceled my appointment and asked to reschedule. So, I rescheduled. And, I texted the day before the appointment to confirm and received an affirmative response. I got down here to find that they do not have my appointment after all. It is a 45-minute drive for me each way so I have now wasted 3 hours driving back and forth from the salon. I do not recommend. read more

This review is for Kayoko's hair straightening and I am writing this after the 72 hours I waited to wash my hair after the straightening. I am so so happy and ecstatic that I washed my hair, let it air dry, and my hair is straight! My hair naturally is curly/wavy and after years of flat ironing, the curl pattern was ruined. It was hard to maintain and I have also taken to working out 4-5 times a week so it was difficult to maintain my hair. I had had enough and wanted something 'permanent' for this situation. I looked up Japanese hair straightening on yelp and after going through a couple of places I found Kayoko. Her yelp page had no reviews of the Japanese straightening, but after going to her website, I decided to take a chance. The first step was a consultation. She saw me and said that yes my hair was a good candidate for it and I was excited to book something, but Kayoko is pretty popular. I had to book almost a month and a half out. On the day of the appointment, Kayoko explained the process and got to work. The whole process was very quick, mind you I have short, thin hair, so I was there from 11:00 AM and left before three, and the process included a haircut that she suggested I needed. After everything, she suggested that I not get another touch up until 6 months. Overall I'm so happy. The next time I get it done, I'm going to ask to make it a little straighter, Kayoko suggested that I shouldn't make my hair stick straight, and although I love how it dries now, I think I would want it to be stick straight, I just love the look! read more

Came here for the first time to get a haircut with Alan. I have thick long hair and usually my haircuts take a long time and the hairdresser doesn't take enough hair off and I'll have to get it cut again sooner than I want. However, Alan did a great job and I really feel like he listened to what I wanted. It's a bit pricey but well worth it. Both Alan and Kayoko are super friendly and even though my cut was with Alan, Kayoko gave a second opinion and made me feel very confident in how the cut was going to come out. I was getting a sidecut/shave, which I've never gotten before, and it came out exactly how I envisioned. Alan was thorough and attentive; I felt very well taken care of. The whole experience was awesome and I'll be coming back :) read more

I've been going to Kayoko for a few years. She cuts my hair (long straight hair) so wonderfully, she's a really talented hairstylist. The first time I got a cut from her I knew she was talented and that I would be coming back again. I always leave happy and consider myself lucky to have found her after all these years. read more

This the first time I've been to a salon. Normally I would go to my local barber shop and end up trying to fix my hair after I noticed that it was a little uneven. Nao at En Salon was very meticulous and throughout! She was also engaging and made me fell comfortable (especially during this covid pandemic). En Salon itself was also well kept and well sanitized before and after my appointment. I would recommend! read more

I knew I wanted to get a digital perm, but all the reputable salons in Boston (especially in Back Bay) seemed to have exorbitantly high prices. Thank goodness I found Kayoko! She is a Japanese stylist who worked in Tokyo for a decade and then worked at what is now Defi on Newbury Street for several years before starting her own business. She operates solo and rents space from Da Da Hair Studio six days a week. From what I understand, she travels to customers' homes as well. My experience was absolutely amazing. Kayoko first gave me a shampoo and cut, and I don't think I've ever had a hair stylist as skilled as Kayoko! She was moving her hands super fast, and when she was done, everything fell into place perfectly. I'm definitely going back to her for my regular haircuts. The perm was great as well. I wasn't quite sure what kind of shape I wanted, but Kayoko understood that I wanted something more natural. She also gave me a ton of styling and maintenance tips, which I appreciated a ton. I was really pleased with the results, as well as the price for the haircut + digital perm: $167 (which included a 10% discount, just for being a first-time customer). What?! I'm pretty sure it would have cost me at least $250 at Mie Higashimoto, for my length of hair. Anyway, I think it's a shame that Kayoko hasn't gotten the Yelp buzz that she deserves, because she's really awesome... quite possibly the best hair stylist I've encountered in my entire life. I'd highly recommend her to both men and women! read more

I was very skeptical due to the limited reviews but I really wanted to get a digital perm. Kayoko is wonderful, attentive, and is skilled in her craft. I chose the digital perm (I have done this perm else where in the past) and haircut. It came out lovely and better than I had hoped for. Kayoko explained the whole process and gave me tips in order to keep my hair healthy. It's been over a month since the perm and the curls are still beautiful. She also allows appointments by email, which is very convenient. I deducted one star because of the current difficulty to schedule another appointment. I usually cut my hair on a whim and I really want my hair cut by Kayoko, but not sure I can wait 3 weeks for an appointment. read more

She is awesome, very patient and talented! I got the Japanese hair straightening and couldn't be happier with it. I have been doing this for a while, so I spent a lot of time researching for a great hairstylist and what type of products they use. I highly recommend her. read more

Similar to other reviewers, I had a great experience at En Salon. Kayoko was warm and friendly and really worked with me to come up with a great cut (I wanted something different, but wasn't sure quite what). I'm excited to go back and do something more daring next time. Now that I've seen Kayoko's work, I have total faith. BTW, my hair is curly, and she had no problem dealing with the curls. read more

I highly recommend Kayoko. I went to her to get my hair Japanese straightened. The process took 4 hours and she was pleasant and upbeat throughout the entire thing. She was really knowledgeable about Japanese straightening and was telling me all about the different chemicals that can be used and why she chose the chemical she did for my hair. She also gave me information about how to keep my hair in great shape and told me about products I can buy online to maintain my hair. When she was done, my hair turned out beautiful. I am very pleased with the finished product. If you are looking for someone to go to to get your hair Japanese straightened, you should definitely consider Kayoko. read more

Kayoko is not only talented but also willing to share with her knowledge on why certain hairstyles look good based on hair type, health of hair, face shape, even how your head is shaped. She is super knowledgeable and will be completely honest with you. She is also a great listener and understands your needs well. I brought pictures, which helps, but she also tailored my haircut to my face shall and explained how to style it. The best I've found in Boston so far, and I used to go to very nice salons in DC. read more

Great service provided by Kayoko. I got a hair cut and digital perm, she would listen to you and discuss to you so she knows you exactly what you want. I paid total of $180, I think it's very reasonable. read more

Loved my haircut here! Kayoko is super friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. I couldn't have asked for a better stylist -- she cut my hair and my bangs just the way I wanted, and she gave me advice on how to keep my hair soft and healthy. read more