I love to research and discover hidden gems and Emily is a true gem. In 2023, I was looking to get extentions for my wedding. A well known salon near the north end of Boston was recommended to me. To make a long story short. The quality was ok-nothing outstanding. The time it took for the extensions were over 14 hrs and the price was over 5k. But the worst part, I was lied to about many things, particularly, when I would need to get the extentions replaced, I was told 2 months! Refusing to accept that, I started researching and spoke to every salon in mass/nh. When I met with Emily, I knew I found a trustworthy, kind, talented soul. I was grateful for her honesty and knowledge. Every 6 months, I have my 20-24 inch extensions replaced, which is a 5-6 hr appointment, where our conversation are never ending. The cost is much more affordable! The best part is every-time I see Emily it's like catching up with a wonderful friend. I feel lucky to have found her! read more

Hair By Emily Oliveira - This is a before and after. My first appointment with Emily. - Hair Extensions Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

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I'm not normally one to write a review but my mom and I had such a great experience with Emily that I really wanted to share it. My mom has had worsening hair thinning for many years. She's not one to be too concerned about what others may think but her hair loss has been leaving her increasingly self conscious lately. She asked for my help and I found Emily. What an amazing person Emily is. From the moment I reached out to her on her website she was kind, knowledgeable and seemingly excited to help us. Based on the pictures I sent her and what I told her about my mom and what she was looking for, she ordered at least 4 wigs and toppers to have in salon for my mom to try at her consultation. She made my mom feel so comfortable. She asked questions to figure out what exactly she was hoping to achieve and was honest and genuine about her professional opinion on the state of her hair and what would work for her. Instead of selling my mom an expensive wig or topper, she introduced us to an inexpensive option (hair fibers) AND she cleaned up and shaped my mom's hair in the back. She did all of this in our consultation without any expectations of payment. My mom and I are so grateful to Emily for suggesting the option that best suits her based on who she is and her lifestyle. read more

Emily is not only an artist, but a trustworthy human being. She will tell you if you are asking for things that won't suit you, and will gently guide you towards healthy and beautiful hair that suits you best. I trust her judgement deeply. She is always super booked so book way in advance!! read more

Emily is top notch! I have traveled all over our lovely 50 states and have not found someone more talented and down to earth. She took me from being completely unsatisfied with my hair to completely in love with it! My extensions are easy to manage, thanks to her great advice! I have had them in since November and still love them over 2 months later. She was great with cutting my super short hair to blend with my newly elongated tresses. The color matching she did with them couldn't have been more spot on. If you go see anyone else for extensions, you're a bonehead! Haha read more

Hair By Emily Oliveira - Previously referenced transformation by Emily! :) - Hair Extensions Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Emily is the best person ever.. Oh Ya and her hair extensions are amazing. Just look at the pics read more

Hair By Emily Oliveira - Hair Extensions Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

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What will my hair look like without you?! Seriously, I'm so glad I found you to fix my blonde mess at the time. I have no idea how you do the magic that you do, or make the time go so fast. Thanks for all the amazing hair cuts (hair from the middle of my back to above my shoulders) & colors (from icy blond with purple, to brunette with blonde highlights)! read more

Emily is amazing! My hair is fine and thin. I am getting married in a few months and wanted to try hair extensions, but I have red hair that I had difficulty finding a match for. Emily went above and beyond to find extensions that worked for me. While at my appointments, she was so easy to talk to. I highly recommend going to Emily! read more

I've always felt inhibited by my fine, thin hair and yearned for thick tresses to call my own. With the summer heat wave and wanting a change, I did some research and scoped various Boston salons. I nervously contacted Emily based on her great yelp reviews and the posted pictures of her work. I went in for a consultation and instantly wanted to open a bottle of champagne and have Emily do my hair everyday. Emily is warm, relaxed, confident and extremely knowledgeable. I walked out with blue and brown extensions (to match my natural hair) and get compliments all the time. Its pretty great. I will be going back to Emily even when I move away from Boston. To all the ladies and gents out there who dream of locks different than your own - seek out Emily! Shes the bomb. read more

I do not even know where to begin. Emily SAVED me when I came to her (last minute) to get hair extensions and highlights before my wedding. When no other salon said they could do extensions in such a short time frame (long story about why it was last minute), Emily went above and beyond and made it happen. I have never had extensions before and she spent a lot of time educating me about how to take care of them. The result was so natural. As a person, Emily is so down to earth, kind, friendly, and funny. I have always bounced around to different salons and I am so happy to have found someone I will now continue to go to! I highly highly recommend her for any of your hair needs! read more

Hair By Emily Oliveira - Picture from my wedding with the fabulous hair that Emily gave me (hair extensions/highlights/cut) - Hair Extensions Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

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I've been seeing Em for about 3 years now....Guys with long hair, I know you're out there, get to Emily immediately. Her skill with the scissors is beyond comparison. Every time I visit, I leave feeling like a new person. It's amazing what a haircut can do for a person and Em nails it 10/10 times! Aside from her trade skills, Em is a great conversationalist (if you like to chat during your cut) and I've had some good laughs. She's a hard working, "get s*** done" individual which comes out both in her work and her personality. You won't be disappointed. read more

Emily is both a professional and an artist. She's got the perfect techniques and take the time to understand what you want. She's also great company. Great experience, she is THE person I would blindly trust in terms of hair style. And that is a rare thing. read more

Emily is awesome - sweet, professional, and takes her time to get it right. She doesn't mind trying different techniques or fitting me in when a little touch up is needed, even late at night after work. I love my extensions, cut, and color & will keep going to Emily for many years to come! read more

I used to not get my hair cut because it was so difficult to find someone who knew their way around long hair. I mean the kind of long that gets so tangled in the sink, I have had to be liberated from the knots... Emily gets it! My first visit to her was in 2008 and I have never looked back! Every cut is perfect. She is never pushy about styles, nor will she ever do anything that may not work with your hair. Thank you for talking me down from bangs...eesh...sometimes you get hair amnesia and forget that the cowlick exists...and after checking out my old pics from 1994...I knew that Emily had a gift for knowing what my hair (and my temperament) can and cannot do!! I have never stuck with a stylist for as long as I have with Emily, but her personality (along with her obvious skill) keep me coming back. I feel like a million bucks after I leave the salon, and that is no small task ;) Thank you so much for so many wonderful years of service!! read more

Emily's been cutting my hair for three years (let it also be known that I'm a fool who only gets his hair cut maybe once a year) but ever since my first cut I have not trusted a single other person to deal with my hair. My hair isn't super problematic, for which I'm grateful, but it's started to thin quite a bit (and being a young dude that's kind of disheartening) and Emily has never once made me feel ashamed of it. Not sure I would trust a chain or other salon to do the same. She treats her clients like friends, makes you feel at home, and is in general a super lovely person to be around. 90/10 would recommend. read more

Emily is the best. Hands down. She's the type of person you feel good about spending your hard earned dollars with. Super chill. Professional. Always leave looking and feeling great. read more

Been going to Emily for about 4 years, wouldn't go anywhere else. She's fantastic. You won't be disappointed.

Emily is absolutely amazing! I have been to her for a cut, color, and she did my updo for my wedding...wouldn't have trusted anyone else! I have been more than satisfied with all services. Emily is very professional, she listens to what you want and makes sure you leave satisfied. She is attentive-always feel like the most important person with her full attention when you are in her chair. She is creative and can take a vision you have and make it even better in reality. I really can't say enough about my experience with Emily. I started going to Emily when I lived in MA, I now live in NY and commute back to her for color...like I said, wouldn't trust anyone else! read more

One word to describe Emily is consistent. Every time I have my hair cut by Emily I know that it will be exactly what I want and she will style my hair to fit the shape of my head. I have changed my hair style since I've seen Emily and they were both amazing and I receive compliments from people when they see me. I highly recommend Emily if you want the perfect haircut and want to feel powerful knowing you have the best hair cut everywhere you go. read more

Emily is an AMAZING hair stylist. I've been going to her for a little over a year and I absolutely love my hair. My hair is fine and pretty curly (yes, girls with curly hair, Emily can handle it!) She gives great advice, listens to your requests, and is SO much fun to spend time with at the salon. Give her a try, you'll love it! read more

I have been going to see Emily for about a year now, and I literally only have amazing things to say about her. First of all, what a quality person. Em is outgoing, friendly, and just cool all around. It makes going to get my haircut an enjoyable experience each and every time. Second, but certainly not less, Emily is a master. She has absolutely crazy skills with scissors and I go in there feeling like I am in really good hands. As a guy, I have always found it difficult to find someone who I can rely on with how I want my hair each and every time, especially if I want to mix it up a bit from appointment to appointment. This is no problem for Em, and she is flexible with her time, thorough, quick, and versatile. She can work with ANY person and ANY hair type. I will definitely be keeping in touch with Emily for future haircuts even when I leave the Boston area, because she is THAT good. Like me three years ago, if you are new to the city of Boston, Emily is your go to. There is no one better. read more

Before I met Emily I had been getting my hair cut the same way for over 15 years, going to the barber once every two weeks. I didn't see any reason to change what worked for me. After talking shop one night, she asked me if I would consider growing my hair out and styling it differently. I wasn't sure at first, having always gone to a barber, but Emily promised me that if I didn't like where it was going she would "give me back my old haircut." I gave her my full trust and carte blanche, and eight months later I could not be more satisfied or happier with my hair. Without a doubt, going to Emily and trusting her judgment has been a fantastic experience. I can't wait to see where the next eight months takes me (and my hair)! If you are a guy that has been considering changing your hair, or even if you aren't, you should go see Emily. She is a consummate professional with a real passion for her work and a natural talent for being a true visionary. Her work speaks for itself and the compliments you will receive (from men and women alike) will reaffirm why you made the right choice when you chose Hair By Emily! read more

Needed to switch things up from my local barber so I gave Emily a try. She had great reviews here on Yelp so I said let's do it. My experience was in fact great - she was attentive, pleasant, and most importantly, she gave me a reason to go back next month! Thank you! read more

Emily is a master when it comes to all hair types and installing perfect extensions. I have been going to Emily for three years now and she has perfected my hair style. I refuse to go to another hair salon as Emily listens to what I want and makes sure I am happy with my hair for an affordable price. She knows how to make clients happy and comfortable. I would recommend Emily's services to anyone in the area, specifically when it comes to extensions. People are always shocked to know I have extensions since Emily's work is seamless!! Thank you! read more

I made appointments with Emily as a way to pamper myself throughout my pregnancy and will continue to do so as a new mom. Hell, I'd pay to just hang out with her in her shop. On top of being exceptionally talented, she is a delightful human being and every minute with her is time well spent. During my first appointment, she took the time to really understand what I wanted for my hair - which was for it to look good with minimal effort on my part since I was going to be 9 months pregnant in August with very little patience. She far exceeded my expectations and gave me an incredible haircut that has grown out beautifully. She is a true master of her craft and takes amazing care of her clients. It is a privilege to have your hair cut by someone with such passion and talent. read more

I recently moved to Boston and wanted something more than the run-of-the-mill barber cut. Emily did an amazing job. She took the time to talk to me about what I wanted, gave me some great advice and suggestions when I asked her, and was extremely nice the whole time. She also spent almost a full hour on my hair. Highly recommended! read more