Mary truly saved my LIFE! I got a balayage at another salon and it turned out orange and uneven. I came to James Joseph Salon not knowing how to fix it, but she was comforting and knowledgeable and knew exactly what to do. I left with beautiful bright hair!!! read more

Not enough I can say about this salon, location and staff. Not only is it in a scenic and beautiful location of what Boston is but the staff represents all of it. From walking in the door and being welcomed it only gets better. All staff is outstanding but I have to say Dee's chair; is the chair to be in . If you need any service from novice and unsure of knowing what you want done, she is your girl! I leave feeling beautiful, confident, and the best version of myself every time! read more

What an incredible company filled with wonderful people! After an awful experience next door at Avanti (the scheduled hairdresser blew off the appointment for my sister's wedding updo! the morning of her wedding!!!), I called James Joseph in an absolute panic. They jumped through every hoop I threw at them with grace and class. We go there 1.5 hours before the wedding and they did everything they could to ensure her day wasn't ruined. From a two-second walk-in notice, to working with her imagined look, to even helping me rescue my messy bun. They were kind, courteous, efficient, and my sister walked out with a huge grin after entering in tears. We will be forever grateful to these angels for saving her big day. read more

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I've visited this salon a few times now and am excited to say it's my new go-to spot! Each time I've done a haircut and Balayage with Elvira and I'm always so happy with the results. I usually find it hard to communicate exactly what I want, but with very little guidance Elvira has nailed it every time. The balayage is nice and bright and perfectly blended so it grows out really naturally, which is big for me because I have relatively fine hair and like to limit it to two big treatments per year if I can. Like any high-quality salon in Boston the services are pricey and you have to book your appointments in advance, but that's no surprise and I've paid the same for much worse outcomes at other salons in the city. The salon itself is on the second floor of a building right on Newbury street, so it's a quick walk from at least two T stops. There's lots of natural light and everything is modern and clean - I really can't think of any complaints. Almost didn't want to review this place so I can keep it all to myself - but they deserve the recognition :) I'll keep coming back for sure! read more

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This was my first time at James Joseph Salon, and I had a wonderful experience. Lindsay gave me my haircut and was incredibly consultative with a great eye for detail. Highly recommend seeing her! read more

Unfortunately not coming back. first haircut with Anna Louise was ok. But second one was so bad I could have done the job myself. I asked for short hair with layers so I could get the waves effect, my hair is not curly but wavy enough that with the enough layers the wavy effect can be done. She basically just chopped it to the length I wanted but no styling, no face frame. It is disappointing as I thought I had found a new hair salon and stylist but definitely not worth it. Now i Have to wait for it to grow a bit and go to another salon to fix it :( I read more

Anna Louise is a hair coloring master. I visited the salon a month ago for full highlights and I am beyond happy with how it turned out (from the second my hair was done to now a month later). Anna is sweet, knowledge and really wonderful at what she does. She blended my hair perfectly to create a vibrant blonde that looks natural with my tone. The salon is super cute and comfortable. I flew in from San Francisco to visit and plan to fly in again when I need a touch up. read more

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This salon is overpriced and not kind. I was charged close to $600.00 for simple highlights and toner. The stylist did not listen to what I wanted so I had to return for additional highlights. To my surprise, I was then charged again for a whole highlight, toner, etc. It had only been a few days. They blamed me although I showed pictures and explained what I wanted. They do not treat their clients well and clearly look to overcharge. Save your money and time, go elsewhere. I'm sure your hair will come out nicer elsewhere as well:) I hope I help someone with this review and save them from major disappointment. read more

An ok-at-best blowout, but have definitely gotten way better for less $ on Newbury. My main issue is the pricing discrepancy between the website and the appointment. Booked a blowdry for $45 and was charged $70- no extras, no extra time spent in the chair. They need to update their online pricing asap because its misleading and $70 could take you MUCH further on newbury for hair than what I got. Not booking again. read more

I cannot recommend Timothy Reidy enough. BOOK HIM! I have been going to him for years, and he brings out my ideal, natural-looking blonde every single time. He is so talented at foils that I am honestly in awe. Not to mention the fact that he always goes the extra mile, working in base breaker and toner to give me that perfectly cool blonde. This photo shows a day when we did some curls - just for fun - and I just had to write a review for him. Also, he is the most amazing person and you will love him. You can follow him on Instagram @bostonhairdaily! You'll really like the ambiance at James Joseph on Newbury also. It's a peaceful loft space that is nice and bright and open, and you really feel like you are treating yourself to a luxurious day of beauty there. read more

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Being on vacation and having a hair issue I was a walk in and they worked me in and did a fantastic job!

Had an amazing cut and conditioning treatment with Patrice. I could've spent hours in her chair. My last salon experience (in California) left me anxious to go back, but Patrice made me feel heard and at ease. Will be soon for another trim and color appointment. Salon is big and beautiful but also feel personal when you're in the chair with your stylist. read more

Absolutely love this salon! After moving to Boston from NYC I was in need of a blonde hair colorist/stylist. My friend recommended Elvira at James Joseph and I am so grateful! Elvira is super friendly and talented. Highly recommend her for blondes and the salon is beautiful inside. read more

I've been seeing Rosa for two years now, and I've been recommending her to my friends and family ever since the first time she's helped me with my hair. Short version, Rosa SAVED my hair and you wouldn't believe how bad it was when I booked my last minute appointment. I was young at the time and had dyed my hair blue a couple months before putting black box dye on my hair. After two months I wanted to go blonde and I seen that my aunt did it at home so I went ahead and bleached my hair 3 times. With 30 developer. And then I thought okay I should tone it. MY ROOTS WERE SILVER AND MY HAIR ORANGE WITH SPOTS OF GREEN. So I immediately panicked specially since I had a vacation coming up. I researched online to find a place that would let me book a last minute appointment and thankfully I found James Joseph on Newbury. And I just thank Rosa so much she saved my hair with treatment after treatment, and now my hair is super healthy and light. GO SEE ROSA! The reason I wrote this now is because I need my roots done but I'm stuck in quarantine:/ let's hope this all passes soon and the stats go down read more

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Oh my gosh! I just went for the first time to a James Joseph Salon; the Watertown location at Arsenal Yards. It is AMAZING!! Irena gave me the most gorgeous cut to suit the shape of my face and type of hair. I feel like I just got a high-end make over!! I showed her just a few pictures, and she gave me exactly the cut I wanted; actually, it's even better! And the price is SO reasonable. I am thrilled that I have found my new stylist and salon! And Jennifer, at the front desk is just lovely. I cannot recommend enough. Oh, and there is ample parking! read more

Well to begin, Tim is my new best friend. We had such a fun time when I came in for my appointment he's charming, bubbly and just a delightful person to be around. Haircuts in the age of COVID aren't quite the same... there isn't the free champagne or the "must go out afterward" blowout. While I miss those, I was still so thrilled to be able to get my roots covered and my inappropriately long hair chopped off. Tim cut my hair to perfection. It's shiny, shapely and looks amazing even when I style it on my own. I admittedly just started dying my hair this year at 30 (when the greys got too bad to pluck) and I'm a little bit difficult when it comes matching my natural color. Tim did a great job with the first round of color, even though he couldn't see it dry because they aren't allowed to use hairdryers. Unfortunately when I got home I was SLIGHTLY underwhelmed when I saw how it looked dry. Tim reached out on instagram (because like I mentioned he's amazing and cares about his work and his clients) and I told him the color was a little warm. He demanded I come in, so he could fix it. I was a little bashful, because it really wasn't bad and I know I'm picky. However I'm glad I did, because he made it perfect. It's so well blended to my natural tone, it's shiny and like I already mentioned the cut is phenomenal. He even threw in a free bottle of shampoo for my "inconvenience,"even though he did me a favor. Can't recommend him enough and so appreciative that he cares about his craft and clients read more

Very professional & I love my hair treatment! Couldn't have asked for a better experience

This review is for Dragana. I had the pleasure of coming to James Joseph several times within the past year for color, cuts, and even a hair model opportunity! But I just received one of the best haircuts I'd ever gotten from Dragana. I have thick Asian hair and I came in for a cut and deep conditioning after a week-long beach vacation which left my hair really dry and hard to manage. I usually go for long layers and curtain bangs but always want to maintain my length. Dragana cut off the perfect amount of hair, giving me flattering face framing bangs which look nice even when they aren't styled! I'm so used to stylists expressing their skepticism at trendy curtain bangs. I've had a stylist cut them too short which looked terrible and another who was too scared to really add texture to my bangs. I'm excited to come back for another cut in a few months. I feel great. :) read more

My pixie cut came out perfect! I usually can't find the right "salon" words to tell Natalija what cut I want so I describe the essence with my hands or themes I want for my cuts-and she gets it perfect every time. My recent theme has been edgy but classy Claire Underwood. I've followed her to this salon and cannot recommend enough.Here's a snap of one of my favorite Natalija creations! read more

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Natalija is amazing. This was my second visit to Natalija after a very bad haircut/color. I had my roots done, a cut & a toner. My hair looks & feels great. She is attentive, very personable & extremely crafted at her skill. I would recommend Natalija & James Joseph salon to anyone. In fact I already have & a friend will be visiting Natalija. read more

Go see Dragana. Rockstar stylist who listens to your hair needs, catches your vision and makes it come to life. Willing to take risks with you, but also will talk you out of the wrong look for you. After trying two other Back Bay salons, have finally found my stylist in Boston. Most recently I had gotten my hair cut in Chicago, since hadn't found anyone I trust locally. Dragana spent the first few minutes getting to know what I wanted out of my cut, what my normal hair routine is (critical to what type of look you should reasonably consider), and my appetite for change. Beauty is what works for you, not what works for someone else. Dragana gets this to the tee and will help you do you. Salon is chic without being pretentious, friendly staff, great vibes. Mimosas on the weekends ftw! read more

I came in for hair discoloration and hair painting and both services ended up being maid poorly. 1)When I just finished everything I was met with a "pleasant" surprise, In the regards of payment. I was told that the services would cost me more than 450+$, when I was told before hand that It would cost 305$ for the same amount of services, the manager agreed to take away some part, but I still paid 335$ 2)I asked for a grey base, but It got removed after the FIRST hair wash 3)I found a pink patch on my left side of the head, where the color should be pure grey 4)A week later, when I went to get my hair done I found the second surprise, that the way the color removal was done. It was done sketchy and not all the way trough the hair. read more

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This place is all about character. Gorgeous interior that melds old-world brick with modern and FRIENDLY lighting so everyone looks and feels beautiful, extremely friendly and efficient staff that don't make newcomers (like myself) feel like a newbie waiting in line to get into an uber chic club in Hollywood. Best of all... I didn't feel ugly! I'd never heard of this place until my hairdresser Brady told me he was starting here this month. I'm the very loyal type, so I followed him here since I still consider him one of the world's best for men's haircuts. As always, I loved my haircut. But more importantly, I noticed that Brady was happier giving it to me, which is entirely attributable to the awesomeness that is James Joseph Salon. If the artist is happy, the client is happy, and I'm glad to say I look forward to being a long and regular patron here. read more

From someone who has never batted an eyelash at paying $250 for a cut and color just to avoid a horrible experience (I have curly hair that is very easy to butcher), the idea of an "expensive" cut didnt phase me. Then again, I considered 250 expensive... so walking out paying shy of 400 made me gag. That being said, it is an interesting cut which seems to be working out well. However, I coundt tell that for a few days because the styling was SO AWFUL. I walked out so embarassed that I immediately put on a hat. I looked like a bad 80's poodle. I mean, I was given bangs without even being consulted...!! If I am going to spend this kind of $$$$ on a cut, I fully expect to be able to go out that night with fabulous hair. read more

I moved from New York to Boston recently and was worried that I could never find a hair salon as good as my fav hair salon in New York. But I went to James Joseph Salon today! No hair salon has the cutest people as this salon. Lana and Sandy was a-mazing! I felt welcomed from the moment I got into the salon. I know it's hard to believe positive reviews about somewhere sometimes but do trust this positive review. I'm super happy that I found this place! Advice to all other businesses: Sometimes a 'smile' is all a customer needs. read more

so.. I went to the Boston NEWBURY location to do my hair and it cost me over $500.00 almost unknowingly. I say almost unknowingly because I came in for a regular balayage of 150.00 and I was advised to do something different.. she briefly mentioned it would be a little more but that it would look great.I trusted her.. but honestly ZERO transparency. I understand good things can be expensive BUT NEVER did I imagine it would be half of $1000.00 FOR SOMETHING THAT FELT LIKE it pushed further away from what I wanted :( i was so sad and I'm still sad. When she was finished i could barely see my color because the light was broken over my chair. So I kept an open heart and believed it would look better in natural light. As im Looking at myself in the car reviewing the receipt I was charged $85 for a haircut I did not ask for, and she didn't ask me how would I like my hair cut. she trimmed nothing..never did I expect to get charged for that. I had so much dead hair left on me and the middle-ends were a completely different color to the top of my hair. That I had to get a haircut to even out the obvious UNBLENDED transition in my hair Somewhere else. So more money spent. Nice. I also was charged for a balayage THAT I COULD NOT SEE. I refused to go back because I do not want to risk going bald with the damage that was already done. I didn't feel comfortable saying I wasn't happy for some reason. I was quickly dismissed. Please don't ever feel pressured to pay for something you are not happy with. my heart aches at myself I literally feel bad that I can't speak up for myself but this review is helping with the internal regret I feel. And I hope no one ever has to go through this at this location. Stay safe everyone read more

After a bad dye job from another salon, I walked in to James Joseph with a brassy (almost orange) head of hair in tears. I had VERY low expectations that anything halfway decent could be done even by the best stylist. Kristi absolutely saved the day. I showed her a picture of what my hair normally looked like and she went right to work. Not only did she manage to keep me blonde, but she somehow worked back in some of my natural color that was lost at the first salon. I'm still in shock that she was able to get my hair to a shade that looked like it could be growing out of someone's head, let alone a color so close to what I originally wanted! I've been trying salons in Boston for over a year with varying success, but after today I seriously won't trust anyone else. Thank you again! read more

I had the loveliest experience with Solange! She colored and cut my hair and I absolutely love the results. She picked a tone that really suited my complexion and gave great advice on hair care. She was a dream! read more

I feel like it would be hard to be disappointed with any stylist at James Joseph, as I have friends that have gone to various people here and have always enjoyed the experience. I however, will continue to come back to Kerri. She's the bomb. I saw Kerri for the first time last summer when I made a drastic color change- blonde highlights. I was extremely nervous because with color especially, you have a vision of how you want it to look exactly, and for me at least it's rare that it actually turns out that way. But Kerri listened, offered her expertise and I left with exactly what I had hoped for! Since then, I've gone back several times for haircuts, nothing drastic but still she's always done a great job of really listening to and understanding exactly what I want. She told me herself that she's a perfectionist, so that made me feel secure that I wouldn't leave her chair until my hair looked exactly how I wanted! Most recently I went for another color change- I wanted to go back to my darker roots, but I still had specifics. I didn't want any red tints, I wanted it dark dark brown but not black (that weird Kim Kardashian-esque in between color that has always been impossible for me to achieve on my own). She again worked her magic and gave me just what I wanted- and without the ridiculous mess that I end up making when I try to color my hair on my own. read more

Very poor experience. I typically see another stylist here and had a fine experience. This time my stylist spent less than 20 minutes on my hair and charged $90 for a haircut way shorter than I said I wanted. She did not respond to feedback that I wanted to pull it back. And I called to complain but the salon never returned my call. read more

This review is for Solangel. I have been coming here for about a year and she has been fantastic! I have high expectations and she has met all of them. I got a wolf cut and it my favorite hair style I have ever had. For context I have very thick wavy 2a hair that is difficult to style at times. Beyond her hair cutting skills she is lovely to talk with. I highly recommend her! read more

I feel lucky anytime I get an appointment with Anna Louise! I know I'll leave the salon with exactly what I want and feel confident about my hair. I've switched up what I've asked for and I've loved her work every time. It was also a fun visit since she's so easy to talk to. Highly recommend!! read more

I have been going to Sue for cut, styling and color for about 5 years. She is Asian and so am I, she understands the texture and growth of my hair. She is funny and listens to what my needs are. I highly recommend her. read more

I am person who loves change and who loves color and have spent years finding someone who could give me exactly what I was looking for.. after years of trying different stylists I met Rosa at James Jospeh salon through another client of hers and I must say I have never been more pleased with everything she has ever done for me. After many disappointments I never stayed dedicated in taking care of my hair and visiting a salon until I met Rosa.. now I'm in the salon every 2-3 months touching up my color and my hair always feels and LOOKS amazing after visiting her. She is so accommodating as well fits me right into her schedule. Every time I visit her I feel like I'm spending time with a friend she is that comfortable and welcoming. As an extra plus her head massages are awesome!!! You won't regret an appointment with Rosa!!! read more

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Hair wash, cut, and blow dry was quick. Loved the experience. It was $90 but I felt like it was worth it.

Love Justine! she did an amazing job chopping 12 inches off leaving me with a beautiful fresh style read more

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This salon is great, but Kerri is an absolute rockstar. I have naturally very dark brown hair and wanted to go a little lighter and add some dimension to my hair. I spent a long time searching through yelp and google reviews and instagram accounts before I found her.. and she was TOTALLY worth the research. She knew exactly what I wanted and what would look good with my hair and complexion and I trust her implicitly. She is so professional and her work is flawless every time. I had to move to Portland, OR for a year and flew BACK to Boston to have her do my hair in November. After a similar search online, I thought I'd roll the dice a couple days ago out here in Oregon for a partial balayage and it was such a mistake. The girl was very nice, don't get me wrong, but she fried my hair to a raw, yellow, bleached out mess and I was freaking out. I texted Kerri immediately for help and she talked me down, sent me photos of MY hair after a previous appointment with her for comparison, and told me exactly what to say to the stylist when I went in to have it fixed. *This* is why she is such an incredible stylist. When I fly back to Boston in April I'll be going straight to the salon for a touch up. Moral of the story: Recognize the good thing when you have it, and travel 3,000 miles if necessary. Kerri is the balayage queen read more

This is my go-to salon in Boston. I've been coming to Patrice for a little over a year now and really love how she colors my hair. I have dirty blonde hair that tends to turn yellow/gold with highlights, but she's kept my hair a perfect cool blonde. I've changed things up with low lights every once in a while and always love how it turns out. The shampoo stations are also super comfortable - the seats fully recline and extend, so you're basically laying flat. The shampoo attendants are also fantastic and give a great massage. If you're looking for a great salon in Back Bay and a stylist that really knows how to do cool blonde highlights, look no further than James Joseph & Patrice. read more

Love this place! I first went here when I was in college about three years ago. I have tried other places but I always come back. I found a great stylist, Justine, and will never leave so long as she is there! She is so chill and understands what I am looking to do with my hair. I had a bad hair dye job and have thin and damaged hair. She always gives me great advice when it comes to growing, styling and keeping it healthy. The staff here is always friendly and always offer you water, tea, mimosa if you want too! read more

Yeeeeyy, I found a place to go for my hair needs! I was able to book an appointment the same day for haircut. Grace did an amazing job and I'm all over the moon about my haircut! I'm very picky when it comes to my hair and rarely being satisfied with the result, but today I finally got what I asked for! Thank you so much!! Definitely will be back! read more