Seriously best color experience I've had in roughly 17 years of having my hair dyed. Christine is the absolute best!! This was the first salon to actually go "oh yeah we can do a vivid color on you!" For years I've been told my hair is too dark and to just do a subtle chocolate brown. I'm loyal to this salon now! I adore the purple and I'm so grateful Christine was able to show me how the purple faded in another client so I could feel confident in the choice! read more

HairTheory Studio - Purple on very dark hair - Hair Salons Near Me - Belmont, Massachusetts

I had my hair styled several weeks ago with Jacqui. She was attentive and listened to my requests. My hair was perfect...for the first time after a long time...thanks to Jacqui. read more

LAUREN IS STILL THE BEST! Since I got my first haircut at HairTheory (formerly A. Quinn) in October 2015, I lost my job, my boyfriend left me, my teeth fell out, and I joined a collegiate a capella group. Even so, after several years of scrimping, saving, and begging for scraps outside the Fly Club for Gentlemen, there was no doubt as to where I'd be spending my precious, hard-earned $70 (+ tip): Lauren, you're an absolute wizard and you've done it again! I love my chin-length choppy bob (version 2.0!), thank you for taking the time to double- and triple-check that both sides were even. Provided I survive this winter, you best believe I'll be back as soon as I can! read more

HairTheory Studio - Thank you Lauren! Still so good - Hair Salons Near Me - Belmont, Massachusetts

As someone with thick, unmanageable curly hair, it's really hard to find a good salon, let alone a good stylist. That's why I was so happy when I found Lauren at HairTheory! I came in last May looking for a change from longer curly hair, but wasn't quite ready for a short cut. Lauren somehow understood exactly what I was looking for, even though I didn't, and gave me a cut that comfortably lasted me until last December. I got many compliments that it was the best cut I'd ever gotten. This January I went back ready for my first pixie cut. Again, I came with a few ideas of what I wanted but no exact plan, other than short!, and Lauren had the ability to execute exactly the kind of cut I was envisioning. Not only that, but each time Lauren was able to give a cut that spoke to my personality as well. I've never gotten so many comments after a cut before that the style "suited me", etc. I've attached photos of before/after of my most recent cut, and one of the cut in May. Definitely give Lauren and HairTheory your business! read more

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Christine was absolutely amazing! Probably the best color I've ever gotten outside of NYC. Fantastic haircut as well. I'll be going back!! read more

CONTEXT: I'm a grad student in the area and have been to a variety of salons and barbershops, including Andre Hair Salon, La Flamme Barber Shop, ASA Hair Design, and Alfred Harvard Square Salon. Regarding haircuts, HairTheory Studio tops them all. I am graduating in a month and wanted THE BEST. Lauren (my stylist) provided that. WHY? Because Lauren is talented and approaches her work like an artist. Specifically, she carefully scrutinizes your hair, critically listens to want you want, and patiently cuts, evaluates, cuts, evaluates, and so on, unveiling a great cut underneath the original mess. The level of attention to detail exceeded my own, and I came to Lauren with a printed out "haircut game plan" (yes, I'm crazy)!! All you men** out there looking for a stylist, go to Lauren! She pointed out so many things about my previous cuts, such as the fact that my part was SLIGHTLY off. No one above at the other barbershops/salons caught it. And that slight correction changed my look a great deal. To sum up my experience with Lauren, I left my appointment with her feeling inspired. Have you ever felt that way leaving a HAIR CUT?! I was inspired not just by the cut itself (I am SO happy with it), but by the conversation. For those of you who are introverts and would rather chill, I suspect Lauren would go with the flow and support that, too! Thank you, Lauren!! **If you're a woman, I'm sure she does an equally bang-up job, but since I'm a man, I can only speak from that experience read more

I'm so grateful to Christine. She gave me the most skillful, beautiful haircut and did such gentle natural highlights. She is meticulous and lovely to talk to. I trust her so much after my experience today and will absolutely be back. read more

Super happy new client! I've been shopping for a new hair salon and had a few requirements: online booking, experienced stylist, easy parking, not far from home. Jacqui cut my long curly hair and styled it straight. I love it. She was super attentive, friendly, didn't rush me in and out. I feel refreshed! Glad I finally found a place I want to go back to. read more

I found HairTheory by searching for salons with stylists who have experience with wavy and curly hair; early in the pandemic, I started experimenting when I realized that I actually do have wavy hair just waiting to be found! I hadn't had a haircut for over two years, so my hair had gotten really long and a bit unruly, but Paula was so warm and welcoming. She asked me a lot of questions about my hair journey and listened closely to all the various details I could muster for her. I'm not super chatty all the way through hair appointments, but she gave me the space to also be quiet for stretches without forcing me into small talk. In the end, I came out feeling like my waves were totally refreshed, and the proof is in their manageability after new washes as I style them myself. Overall, a really wonderful appointment, and I'm happy to find a new stylist I can trust. read more

I really enjoyed my experience here - and I came because of Yelpers. So thanks! Anyway, Arthur was my stylist. He was chill but very knowledgeable. For example, I had heard from another stylist [at another salon] that I couldn't ever have layers because my hair is thick. He thought that was nonsense and proved her wrong! I really like my cut! In addition, he wasn't too chatty - but not mute. It was a nice balance of chat and no-chat. He was clearly very knowledgeable about what he was doing, explaining to me along the way about what he was doing. The price is a bit more than what I'm used to, but for a good haircut - a haircut I only get done twice a year - it was worth it. read more

Lauren gave me my first Ouidad cut. I had only every had Deva cuts before, but now I can't imagine ever going back. This is hands down the best haircut I've ever received. I so appreciate Lauren's close eye I and trust her judgement--I'll be going back for sure. read more

HairTheory Studio - Hair Salons Near Me - Belmont, Massachusetts

Conveniently tucked behind the hustle and bustle of Mass Ave Harvard Square and the serene Bow Street scene you'll find A. Quinn. I made an appointment day of to see Arthur for an emergency cut; my ends were dry, my hair was shapeless again, and I was bummed. He got me in that day and was super friendly. I hate making small talk with stylists, but our conversation was natural and friendly, and the right mix of hair stuff and real-life chatting. He didn't judge that I've been coloring my own hair, and gave me some tips on other things I could do to keep my blonde locks healthy. When I asked for a recommendation for a good leave-in, he sent me to another salon because he was out of the product he thought would be best for my hair. I also liked the attention my hair and I got: he listened to what I wanted and steered me away from a drastic change. And he laughed at some of what I had to say. read more

Lauren was incredible!! I only recently discovered I had curly hair and honestly my hair was a mess. Lauren was able to fix it up so well while simultaneously educating me on how to take care of it in the future. My biggest regret is not bringing enough cash to tip with but that just means I'll have to come back again and tip extra!!! read more

I am not a person who spends a lot of time on my hair, I really just wash and air dry it on the day-to-day. Before finding HairTheory a year and a half ago I bounced from salon to salon getting a lot of (I realize now) mediocre haircuts. Enter Jacqui and HairTheory Studio! Jacqui is a wizard with my fine, thin hair---every cut I get is my favorite haircut ever. She really listens to what I want and gives me styles that work with my lifestyle. During COVID the salon's protocols have made me feel so safe. The online scheduling and tipping are super convenient and easy to use. Even though the salon is not super convenient to my home, I'll keep making the trip into the Square for Jacqui. 10/10 read more

I am not a yelp review writer. I think this might be my first one ever. I am writing because I have had such an overwhelmingly positive experience with the lovely people at HairTheory Studio! I have worked with both Michelle and Jacqui and both have given me wonderful cuts that have held up for a good long while. I also asked Jacqui for color on one of my visits and I couldn't have asked for better--it was just what I wanted and grew out so subtly. Everyone is friendly and kind and so skilled. Highly recommend this salon. read more

My curly hair was in dire need of a cut, but I wasn't sure what to do with it. I decided to look for a new salon that specializes in curly hair. Michelle did a fantastic job cutting and styling my hair and also giving me pointers on how to style it at home. Often I walk out of the salon and my hair looks like a curly mess. After my appointment with Michelle my hair looked great, and is manageable at home. The salon is laid back and friendly. I will definitely return. I highly recommend this salon to all curly hair gals out there. read more

After 10+ years of chemically straightening my hair, I finally decided to wear my naturally wavy hair instead, and I am so glad to have found Lauren for that transition. She is highly professional and very experienced with curly/wavy hair. After cutting out all my damaged hair, she has worked wonders with cutting and styling the remaining natural hair into a chic bob. I am very satisfied with the result and would highly recommend Lauren to anyone with wavy/curly hair. Also the good hygiene practice of the salon during Covid made me feel safe too. read more

My hair came out amazing, it was my first time dyeing it and I was a bit anxious but the staff were incredibly friendly and I love how my hair turned out. read more

Two cuts with Michelle of my light curly hair and couldn't be happier. The salon is laid back and welcoming.

I cannot begin to tell you how many bad curly haircuts I've had over the years, as well as poor color jobs. I recently moved to Boston and I went through so many reviews on salons that it was hard to choose because many had positive reviews. I settled on HairTheory Studio. This is my place and Michelle is my stylist. She was patient and honest and did a great job on both cut and color. Check this place out! read more

I feel bad giving this place 4 stars because I WOULD have given this place 5 stars....if I had curly hair. Probably. Most likely. I think I came into the salon with too high expectations after reading all the amazing reviews on yelp. Perhaps I came in thinking that the people here will do something amazing because they're Hair Superheroes. But when I walked out of the salon weighing $75 lighter, I couldn't help be a bit disappointed by the trim that I had gotten. I have straight hair and I asked Lauren, who was super lovely, to do something different with my hair (but not cut off too much) to complement my overall face shape. She suggested adding more layers, so I agreed. After all, it wasn't the first time I'd gotten layers before in my hair. Unfortunately, the result wasn't anything amazing. If anything, I felt like I looked even more Asian than before (I can say this because I AM Asian). It's not that I DIDN'T want to look Asian or anything, it's just the first thought that I kept thinking of when I looked at myself in the mirror. I didn't really feel like the straight hair + lotsa layers really worked for me, not this time at least. I really wished I had curly hair then, because I [still] have it in my weird little head that I would have gotten get this amazing haircut if I did. That being said, the salon itself is a great place. The receptionist was able to book me for a weekday appointment and was easily able to change it to a different date/time after I called asking to change it. Lauren was sweet and we kept up a steady stream of conversation, despite my dozing off while she cut my hair (I love it when people play with/touch my hair, it makes me sleepy). I would still recommend this place. If I actually lived in Boston permanently I'd probably come here again, probably with not-so-high expectations ;) read more

I'm a guy with very simple hair cutting needs, but I also hate SuperCuts and all those other places, so I opted to go with Shelly based on a recommendation a couple of years ago. I've been going to her ever since, and won't go anywhere else. With most places, if you have a receding hairline or are going bald at ALL, the barber or stylist tries to cover it up or mask it for you, and 99% of the time in not a good way. I don't really care that I've got a bit of hair loss going on, as long as it looks good. Shelly understood exactly what I meant when I said this, and makes my head look as best as it can. The atmosphere of the shop is wicked laid back, and the music is always pretty good. I'm simple and easy and am really nervous at stylists and barbers and places like this, but this place puts me at ease more so than others. read more

Let's start at the beginning - I have very curly hair -- tight ring curls -- and they have a life of their own. When it's humid, they are loud; when it rains, they want to stay home. When they've been conditioned the wrong way, they react badly. I have dealt with them all these years by pulling them back and keeping them quiet. Once every four months, I'd go to Diego and have a trim; my stylist would blow my hair straight, I'd wash it the next day and then I'd pull it back. All of this to say, I'm not someone who takes obsessive care of my hair, or who spends much time (or money) on my hair. I manage it. But over the years, I had heard my curly-haired friends talking about A. Quinn. And today I finally got my act together and went over there. Enter A. Quinn, and enter Shelley at A. Quinn. I told her my hair autobiography and she immediately got it -- she gave me the best hair cut ever (and the curly hair cut is really designed for the nuances and particularities of curly hair), and talked to me about the Ouidad products for curly hair. What I loved the most about Shelley was that she wasn't there to try to sell me some stuff (in fact, my rule is that I always absorb information about products and then go home to see how much the same products cost on the internet) and she was really invested in teaching me a few easy tricks I can use to style my hair at home. Yes, it's a pricey cut (I'm used to spending $50 at Diego and this was twice as much), but I left feeling like my often-times irritating curls looked healthy and happy. Better yet, I won't just wash them and tie them up tomorrow morning. Now, I can actually style them! read more

I go here for one hairdresser, and it's Melissa. She's fantastic and really knows how to deal with curly (or in my case wavvy) hair. I went there with several photographs, and we talked through all of them and end up cutting off over a foot of my hair. She took my messy frizzy hair and changed it into a hair-do that requires almost no work and looks fabulous. And this was several months ago, and my hair still looks great . Also, I know it is the art of hairdressers to make you feel as ease, but Melissa gets top props for it. And to boot, I got great tips about how to care for my hair that have been serving me well for months. Like most good things though, the prices are prohibitive, and half the reason I haven't been back yet is because I simply can't afford it. At least cut I got is lasting! read more

I started to go to this salon many years ago until my regular stylist left. After that, I tried going elsewhere but found prices a little high,so I decided to try a different stylist at this salon again. While the cuts were well executed for my curly hair, hence the 3 stars there is a lot of inconsistencies with the styling. The 1st time I got a proper styling for my curls with the rake and shake technique, etc. The second time, I never got the styling, the stylist just combed my hair with some silly hair cream and stuck me under the dryer and sent me of my way. I was on my way to an event right after and had to stop at a store along the way to pick up a tube of gel to try and tame my frizzy hair due to the lack of proper styling. Needles to say I was frustrated. Well I gave this place one last chance after this and the last visit I had to practically beg them to put a little hairspray because it was very humid outside, I got a couple of squirts and the styling was "meh okay", I could have done better at home. So after three strikes, I think I'm calling it quits and am going to find another salon that is more accommodating. read more

Just an update on the previous review: the salon never actually did follow up, even though I did. I've had two reparative cuts at a Boston salon as a result, and I think I'll be dealing with this mess for a while before it gets better. Thanks, but not again, A Quinn. read more

I first went to Shelly because I had heard amazing things about her from people I trusted. I made an appointment with her when she was at the Carriage House. I walked in to visit Shelly with hair past my waist. I had had a lousy haircut six years earlier that left me beyond traumatized and hadn't been to a salon since. At that last place, it was like the stylist had downed a six pack before hacking away at my hair, making me look like a lion. And not even in a cool Duran Duran way. Shelly understood my trepidation, and also knew that I was somewhat attached to my long, long, hair. At the same time, she knew I was ready to let it go, with the proper TLC. At first, she trimmed my hair only a few inches, leaving it healthy. The next time, she styled it. After that, she cut a little more off. The next time involved cutting off even more, with more style. Essentially, she helped me cut my hair in stages, taking it slowly, Today I visited her at A. Quinn, and we cut my hair to my shoulders! She styled it beautifully. All this time, she was patient and went at my own pace. So many stylists aren't sensitive to their clients' fears. Shelly was a shining exemption. As for the salon, I really dig it. Everyone there seemed super friendly, and the room is bright and airy, even though it's small. The music is perfect for snipping. Oh, and they're expanding. There will soon be another room for all hair and spa needs. Oh, and their magazines are current! Look, folks. I would have been content growing my hair forever and perhaps having a steady-handed friend trim it every now and then for the rest of my life. Now I have cute hair! I owe that to Shelly. Get thee to A. Quinn, and prepare to look your mostest awesomest. read more

I've had a couple haircuts with Paula and feel that she's not a particularly good listener. I went to this salon because it has a reputation for stylists who understand curly hair. My hair has a fragile wave, fine strands with lots of body, but despite my repeated comments about how I don't blow-dry it straight, Paula cut my hair and dried it as though I did. I'm frustrated that the prevailing attitude is to fight the natural tendencies of one's hair instead of playing with what it really does. We discussed ways to help even out the bulkiness of my hair, but she did a hack job on the back of my head--which will take about two years to grow out--and all with the attitude of "well, this is what you asked for, this is what it's going to do." It's possible she knew what she's doing, but actually *communicating* with the client about not only the cut, but the subsequent behavior of the cut and the style before the fact--not afterward--would have prevented major disappointment. So after this expensive haircut, I am now returning to an even more expensive salon to come up with a style that works for my hair. I wish A. Quinn had been a better experience. read more

I must be the only curly-headed person in Boston who didn't love her results here. I had a very lovely, clearly very experienced stylist cut my hair (the standard curly cut, not the more-expensive Ouidad cut, which I unwittingly nearly signed up for--watch out for the up-sell when you book). She listened to what I wanted, made some suggestions, and did a great job shaping my growing-out hair (which is what I asked for). The problem is that the way she scissored my hair--at an angle, with a technique I'm not sure I can describe in writing)--resulted in a very different texture than usual. My normally healthy, shiny, curly hair became instantly flatter and just sort of wavy rather than curly. It felt damaged to me, and suddenly took forever to blow-dry. Although the overall effect might be what some people are looking for, it wasn't what I wanted. For a couple of months, I struggled with styling it, then finally gave up and trimmed it myself. It's been fine since then. Looking at some other reviews, I wonder if this happened because she used shears. I have no idea what she was cutting with, so can't be sure. Because this cost me about $65 plus tip, I'm not super-eager to go back and see if that was a one-off. read more

Just wanted to put in a good word for A. Quinn even if you have straight hair! I know they are well-know for their awesome curly-cuts, but non-curlies will love them too. (My hair is technically wavy if I let it air-dry and use the right products to scrunch it, but as a rule I get it cut and dried straight and usually blow-dry it straight every day.) I go to Jessica, she is a great listener and takes the time to sit and chat with me about what I want, and to compare and adapt my celebrity-photo-wishes to what is actually on my head. I always feel lighter and cuter when I leave A. Quinn! read more

I have been getting my hair cut by Lauren for ~5 years. I love her! I was first a customer of hers at Pyara, and when she move to A. Quinn, I happily followed her. I have extremely thick, curly/wavy/schizo hair, and Lauren does a beautiful job taming it into something manageable and, dare I say? pretty! And what's more, I do not get charged the discriminatory "curly hair cut" price, but rather her standard price because she knows how to cut curly hair but is not using the Ouidad method that they use in the salon. And yes, $65 is a lot, but it is pretty much the standard entry-level price for a good cut in the city, and to me, is totally worth it. Lauren is also just a lovely, affable person, and she's willing to chat or not, depending on my mood, which I appreciate. I give the salon four stars instead of five only because I miss the glamor of Pyara's decor and their little pampering touches (man, I miss those neck massages!), but the staff at A. Quinn are wonderful, and the salon is clean and pleasant, and I have had very little trouble getting an appointment. I have also had cuts by Kriya and Arthur, back in their Carriage House days, and both were also excellent. read more

If you're lucky, you'll hang out with the owner, who's a witty gentleman who takes pride in a perfect haircut. I asked him for some advice after stating how I like a slight fade to my length. He trimmed the top, started primping other details and asked about the length. I said "a little shorter." He proceeded to buzz much shorter on the sides and said "this will look better on you." Holy hell: I nearly lost it not knowing what to expect from that moment. Add another 25 minutes and he had given me the most stylish haircut I've had that also fits my look. It's 3 weeks later and it's grown in a great way, like he said it would, and is now my go-to barber. For background: I'm a nearly-30 y/o guy that aims for tech professional meets slightly hipster charm style at times and I refuse to go to Supercuts. Ipso facto, I try out new places like this. This spot is perfect. Fair prices, thoughtful staff and consistent quality. I've worked with a few different stylists as my calendar allows and they've all done wonderfully. The owner is my now go-to for his boldness and good eye. read more

A. Quinn Studio is GREAT!! Having recently moved from NYC where the leading curly hair experts (Ouidad & Christo) had cut my hair for the past 12 years I was not looking forward to finding a new stylist. I read some yelp reviews and decided to try Arthur. I first went to Arthur for a cut and style in June. He did a fantastic job - just as good as, if not better than, my NYC stylist! Fast forward to August. In preparation for my October wedding I needed to schedule a pre-bridal trial run. Arthur suggested I work with Shelley. Shelley having never met me not only came in early for the trial run, but came in on her day off to style my hair on my wedding day. How nice was that?! The trial run takes a bit of time to figure out just the right look. Shelley couldn't have been more patient and accommodating. Most importantly, she did an amazing job! My hair was perfect for the big day! Arthur was totally fabulous on my wedding day as well. He worked with my mom and sister. My mom had already come in for a trial run and loved Arthur so she was set. But my sister was another story. She has the thickest, most unruly head of hair I've ever seen. She got it cut right before the wedding but it wasn't a good cut and Arthur styled it as she requested, but it wasn't working well due to the volume. Sensing that she didn't feel beautiful he gave her a proper cut on the spot and restyled her hair (& didn't charge extra)!! Really. I've never heard of, no less experienced, such customer service. Arthur was so kind and generous. After Arthur's trained hands, my sister looked gorgeous! I highly recommend A. Quinn Hair Studio - really talented stylists; friendly, low-key atmosphere; happy personnel; and easy to get to in Harvard Square (5 minute walk from the T). read more

If you've been hurt by an egomaniacal stylist who didn't listen to your input and butchered your hair, I suggest coming here. It's where the healing begins. I came to this salon after reading the rave reviews on yelp- and I'm so happy I did. I've seen too many friends leave other salons in Harvard Square in tears, so I knew that picking a good place to reign in my unruly hair was key. My appointment was with a smashing stylist whose name I wish I could remember. I had chopped my waist length hair off at the end of the summer, and had been left with a super short pixie cut that had grown into a quasi-mullet over the last 6 months. I had some photos and pics of what I wanted to do with it, but she gently pointed out that certain styles would require alot more maintenance than others, but gave me exactly what I wanted based on one of the photos I'd brought in. She evened out my hair and made me look like a grown up-which was worth the more than reasonable $60- and even went back and made several revisions at my request during our 1 hr appointment. I just called to make an appointment to get my bangs cut, and was pleasantly surprised to hear "Yup, we can fit you in tomorrow." "How much will it be?" "Oh, since you're a regular customer, it's free." AMAZEBALLS. read more

To say that Michelle saved my hair is an understatement. I'd had my very LAST mini-mullet cut and striped highlight when I decided to let her loose on my hair. She's a true miracle-worker. I went from wanting to wear a hat everyday to flaunting my now-gorgeous red hair in the summer sunshine. What will she do next to boost my social and professional ratings? Stay tuned. read more

HairTheory Studio - How could you resist this head of hair flying in the wind? - Hair Salons Near Me - Belmont, Massachusetts

Oh thank god for this salon. I made an emergency appointment here the evening after I got a tear-inducing cut from DHR Stylists down the street. The receptionist was very patient with my babbling hysteria and assured me I would be seeing someone very experienced with curly hair (mine is--or was--quite long, wavy to curly, and relatively fine). She got me in for 9am the next morning, for which I was so grateful. In short: great stylist, great cut, super friendly staff, lovely clean salon, nice product, no hard sell anywhere. Kriya was my stylist. With her very short, cutely styled but dead straight hair, I was skeptical. But she took serious time to listen to me not only about what had gone wrong with my first cut, but also about what I wanted ultimately in great detail. Kriya made me feel like she knew what she was doing every step of the way--and she did, as it turns out. I ended up with shorter hair than I wanted, but she was working with pre-existing conditions and it does look amazing. I got a cut that framed my face beautifully and has gorgeous shape wet, dry, curly or wavy (ie, lazy...). Kriya talked to me the whole time, took slightly OVER an hour with me, and brought out all the best qualities of my hair while subduing the rest. I can feel confident about it no matter what product is in it now, or how wavy or curly it might choose to be on a given day. Also, she charged me for a normal cut instead of for the specialized 'ouidad" method for curly hair--I wouldn't have known the difference ultimately, so I appreciated her honesty, especially since I was paying for my second cut in 24 hours. It cost $65 pre-tip; considering the $50 I paid for my hack job, it was a bargain, and I will definitely be going back there again. Everyone else who came in while I was there was clearly a regular. read more

My hair is a crazy mass of naturally curly ringlets that are wholly unruly. Until now, I had yet to find a stylist in the Boston area that could give me a haircut that looked as good when I styled it as it did the day I got it. Jessica at A. Quinn Hair Studio asked me about my hair and how I would like it to look. I explained the way it dries and how some portions curl up tighter and end up looking much shorter than other parts. I lost all sense of doubt when she gave me her gameplan and then showed me how to style it at home. Her advice was awesome and although it contradicted what I had been told in the past, it has given me an excellent hair day EVERY day since. I can't wait for my next cut AND we're going to do color!!! :D OMG I can't forget to mention that Erin is excellent at waxing! She was funny and talkative which totally distracted me from what was going on. The atmosphere was totally relaxing and I felt more like I was hanging out in someones really nice apartment instead of getting waxed in a day spa. I had such a positive experience and look forward to my next visit!!! :D read more

I came here for the first time a week ago because a friend recommended it. The place is small, cute and nice. Very clean. No pretentious hair dressers. Just great service. I did not get the person my friend recommended so I followed the salon's recommendation and I am happy I did as Cara, my stylist, was very nice and kind and patient and good. I got a haircut and full highlights for the first time ever. I loved my haircut and Cara did the best she could with the description of the color I gave her. I did not get what I wanted (mostly my fault) and she offered to fix it free of charge. I took the bus#1 to get off near Crate and Barrel on Mass Ave. It's a 2 min walk from that bus stop. I will be definitely coming back here. read more

I seldom use my Yelp account to review anything, but I think I just got the haircut of my life yesterday and I found out about it from the good reviewers at Yelp! God it's hard to not be expository when you write reviews about your hair. Suffice it to say after a year living overseas and making the best of bad hair days I was finally ready to accept my hair for what it was, namely wavy, but I still wanted to have a cut that I could straighten and still have it look good. And that's hard to do! But the people at A. Quinn did it. My hairdresser was Paula and the minute I sat in her chair I felt comfortable telling her what I considered important in a haircut. Those things were 1. Ease in styling, 2. A love hate relationship with my bangs, and 3. Having the ability to let my hair grow out gracefully. In addition I was getting my hair colored and I wanted something that I considered a big lift in color but subtle enough to grow out gracefully (once again). She brought out swatches and we took our time discussing what would look good. In addition she let me know what she was thinking about how she was going to cut my hair. I never felt rushed or like I was being dictated to. It was very collaborative. Well when all was said and done I was very happy in the cut. I had her style it straight and the layers were excellent. In addition the color came out amazingly. When it was all over she took the time to answer my questions about styling giving me good suggestions about what kinds of product to use without even once mentioning her store's product line (one of my pet peeves of hair salons), and how to style my hair for a wavy look. Well it's been 24 hours, I have styled my hair on my own and if anything I like it more now than when I first got the cut. This is the kind of cut that makes me wonder why I ever fought to straighten my hair in the first place. Paula is an artist. When all was said and done I paid about $200 for the cut and color ($65 for the cut, $100 for a partial foil and tip) but I have never been so happy with a haircut ever. If you have even the slightest bit of wave in your hair and you don't want to fight anymore with straighteners or brushes (or humidity!) then go to these people. They really know what they're doing read more

Here's why this place was great: 1) I called on Thursday and they got me in on Friday. Unheard of! 2) I have curly hair and have yet to get a good haircut since moving to Boston. I was intrigued by seeing everyone else's reviews about this place being good for curly hair - so I called, asked for someone who could cut curly hair, and they delivered. Paula was awesome, friendly and above all, gave me a great cut and style (that I have since been able to reproduce myself). 3) The salon specializes in certain curly hair products/styling - and while I appreciated their "expertness", I was worried they might be pushy about trying to up-sell me. Not only were they not pushy, but the experience was so pleasant that I actually bought product anyway. 4) It wasn't over the top expensive (ok it wasn't cheap, but it was worth it!). I'll definitely be back and I encourage curly gals to go see Paula! read more