From the moment I walked in, I could tell this salon truly cares about the client experience. Everything felt organized, welcoming, and easy from confirming my appointment to settling in for the service. The team was friendly, professional, and genuinely focused on making sure I felt comfortable and confident in what we were doing.My stylist took the time to listen, offered thoughtful suggestions, and explained each step so I knew exactly what to expect. The atmosphere was bright and positive, and you can tell the staff take real pride in their work.The results were fantastic polished, flattering, and exactly what I was hoping for. It's rare to find a place where both the service and the talent are consistently this good, but this salon absolutely delivers. If you're looking for a spot that's reliable, attentive, and truly elevates your look, this is the place. I left feeling refreshed and completely satisfied. Definitely worth a visit and I'll be coming back for sure! read more

Privi Salon in Wellesley is nothing short of first-class and spectacular--I like to think of it as the "Cinderella Salon." Every time I leave, I don't just walk out; I practically float on air! I look younger, my hair is flawless, and I feel like the best version of myself. The staff here are incredibly friendly, attentive, and genuinely dedicated to making sure every client feels amazing. Many of the clients, myself included, have been coming here for years, and it's easy to see why. Privi is truly a rare gem among salons--accommodating, professional, and consistently delivering excellent results. Great hair is hard to hide; it's not like Botox or a secret beauty product--it's right there for everyone to see! And for me, Privi is like Botox for the hair and a perfect pick-me-up. They make you look and feel fantastic, no question. If you're searching for a salon that listens, that goes above and beyond, and that you can rely on for beautiful, confidence-boosting results, look no further than Privi. Just come in and see for yourself. You'll leave feeling like a new person, or a celebrity!!!!!! Karen Ricci and her staff are outstanding each and every time... read more

Got a face frame balayage and cut done with Hannah in December before the holidays since my usual stylist was fully booked, and I was blown away! I was a little nervous to try a new salon right before the holidays, but I'm so happy I did. Hannah is so talented! My face frame & cut turned out perfect. Nearly 3 months later and my hair still looks great, which honestly I'm very impressed by. Also usually I sit in the salon chair for hours (even for a face frame), but she was very quick and efficient, and I think I was out in less than 90 minutes if I remember correctly! I'll definitely be back! read more

Booked an appointment with Tara 3 weeks ahead using online booking system (see photos). Got an email confirmation a few days before that my appointment is now at 3pm vs. the 4pm I booked online. Got a call back from the salon offering no flexibility since I could only come in at 3:30 due to work call. The lady than proceeded to say that Tara can let me go without the blow dry as she has to leave at 5pm sharp. I am first time client driving up from Boston based on reviews, what kind of service is this? I also talked to someone who has been to the salon, price you get quoted is not the price you pay. Avoid! read more

I recently had a not-so-great foil and cut with a new stylist at my old salon that left me feeling down. I went looking for a new place and found Privi on Yelp. I booked a consultation with Tara, with the intention of making sure she would be a good match for me, and to make a plan for my future hair. She agreed that the cut was a bit uneven and the color a little too blonde and when I told her I had a photo shoot the next day for headshots for work she immediately offered to fix it then and there! She very quickly mixed up a magic brew of gloss which toned down the frosted look I was sporting, then she blended in the cut and dried my hair so that I left with some life in my hair and a bounce in my step. Thank you so much Tara for giving me the little lift that I so desperately needed yesterday! As for the photo shoot today - my hair looked fabulous! read more

Joan does fabulous color and cut. On top of that she makes the time in her chair fly by with great conversation. Professional, smart and born to do hair! read more

Great experience at Privi! I am local in Wellesley, and I was excited to find a new stylist! Tara has been an absolute gem! She chose the right hair color, applied it professionally, and provided great information on the appropriate hair care and styling products to suit my lifestyle needs!! So excited the salon is clean, bright, and all stylists follow Covid-19 protocols too! Highly recommend you try Privi!!! Very Happy with Privi! read more

I have been going to Privi Salon since it opened and love everything about it. The atmosphere is serene and beautiful and the stylists are very skilled at coloring and cutting hair. The products they use are top quality. Every employee at Privi is friendly. During Covid, Karen, the owner, went beyond expectations to ensure a safe experience. I get many complements on both my cut and color from Tara O'Brien. I am a VERY satisfied client!! Nancy from Wellesley read more

I so enjoyed my experience with Joan. She listened to all of my color concerns and I couldn't be happier. I recently moved to the area and was a bit anxious to start new but she nailed it! Not only that but she is such a kind person. Professional + a joy read more

Wonderful salon for so many reasons. For me, I have to color my hair every 3 weeks. I want a Very calm and no attitude atmosphere. Privi is just easy. I have been seeing Jennifer for about 2 years for color, gloss, cut. She is amazingly talented colorist. Finally went back in for color since pre-Covid and decided to embrace my grey! Jennifer explained the long process made me feel very comfortable, I'm now full on silver, and it came out amazing! Jennifer is lovely, easy, NEVER ever anything but making me feel welcomed and comfortable. Excellent experience! Strong COVID precautions in place too! Highly recommend! read more

Privi Salon - Goodbye Covid hair! Embracing silver! - Hair Salons Near Me - Wellesley, Massachusetts

I waited a few weeks to be sure my review wasn't unjustified and to make sure I had enough time to really care for my hair and assess the situation. So I went to Privi a few weeks ago asking for my dyed black hair to be brought back to my natural light, ASH brown with some added light balayage. I worked with Camilla and was pleasantly surprised the salon could get me in on such short notice! I was excited from the good reviews but I honestly can't give one after my experience. I want to preface this by saying that the women who work at Privi are absolutely lovely, and Camilla is a wonderful, sweet, woman! The result of my appointment was not nearly as nice. After an 8 hour appointment I was excited to see how it came out! While Camilla mentioned we might not totally be able to get up to light brown, I assumed medium brown would be okay, just as long as it wasn't LIGHTER than I'd asked for. When she blowdried my hair, though, my stomach dropped. I specifically mentioned to Camilla AND the owner of the salon that I was NOT looking for blonde hair at ALL- I've had it before and it just does not suit me. I am, through and through, more suited to brunettes and black hair. Plus, I had multiple inches of my natural hair (BROWN) grown out and I had brought photos of me with my natural hair completely grown out for reference. To refresh, I asked for light brown hair with some VERY LIGHT, VERY NATURAL, balayage through the ends. I don't light highlights as they leave a clear line when they grow out. When Camilla turned the chair around, however, I had orangey-blonde hair with all over color; there is no balayage in my hair, and now it just looks like I dyed my hair blonde and I've been growing it out for months. There was also a 1 inch chunk in my bangs that was never touched with dye- just a black streak that looked awful. On top of that they charge an obscene amount for their services, and I didn't even leave the salon with what I asked for. To their credit, I called back the next day and Camilla bent over backwards to get me in a few days later to help fix my hair for free which I appreciate immensely. When I came back in she toned my hair and brought it to a color much closer to my natural color. Even after this second appointment where I pointed out, amongst other issues, the black streak in my bangs, I STILL HAVE IT. She still missed a piece and now every morning I have to twist it under the rest of my hair out of embarrassment. I was happy with the toning, but then it washed out 2 washes later (I only shampoo my hair every 5 days- I didn't immediately wash out the toner). I recognize that I asked for a TALL order, going for such a big change, but I would rather Camilla have just told me it was not possible rather than have me go through all this damage. I also don't appreciate the fact that I asked for balayage and I essentially got all over highlights- it doesn't look natural at all and is much too extreme. My biggest issue is the fact that I asked, very clearly, for one thing, and left with quite another and this salon charges so much. I just wish the salon had been honest with me and told me to get balayage somewhere else. My hair is now blonde and I'm having to tone it on my own and try to do damage control. While Camilla is an absolute joy and the salon did try and rectify the situation, I'm now wishing I never tried going back to my natural color. I'm posting this review for others considering color correction here- this might not be the salon for you; as wonderful as the staff are, the most important thing in a hair salon is how your hair comes OUT. read more

Privi Salon - My hair, even after Camilla tried to fix it - Hair Salons Near Me - Wellesley, Massachusetts

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Was actually on my way to a different hair salon when I stumbled in on Privi. Excellent all around. Very friendly staff, spotless studio and fantastic attention to detail. Would recommend! read more

I brought my daughter here for a haircut and she loved the experience and got a great cut.

I've been going to Jen since I moved to Wellesley. She's excellent at her craft. She really listens to understand what you're looking for and what kind of upkeep you're able to maintain after the cut (I work full time and have twin babies so I need low maintenance hair). I always leave looking and feeling great! read more

I don't normally write reviews, but Privi is worthy of it! Over the summer Joan balayaged my hair and did an AMAZING job! Keep in mind, I've been to many upscale hair salons (shag, bandeau, ello pretty in prov) and none of them compare to Privi. Their customer service, personability of hair stylists, affordability, and overall experience is unparalleled. I'm trying to get all my friends to come here. Love this salon! read more

I have been coming to Privi Salon for a few years and have always walked away happy! Karen is The most talented colourist I've ever seen. And my curly hair is always looking good! I've been to MANY salons over the years and this is the best !!! The ambiance is inviting and warm. Cant say enough superlatives. Definitely worth a visit! read more

Samantha is fabulous! A true professional and fantastic with not just color but with cut and styling. Hard to find someone with all three. My daughter tried her and also loved her. read more

I've lived in the Boston area for a long time and have been to many, many salons (Back Bay, Cambridge, Newton, etc.), looking for a salon without attitude and for a stylist who knows what they're doing when it comes to cutting straight hair. Fortunately for me (finally), I discovered Jenn Raymond at Privi a couple of years ago and now wouldn't even consider going to anyone else to have my hair cut. The salon is chic and pristine-clean; the stylists are exceedingly well-educated in their field and, best of all, kind and welcoming. It's always a pleasure to visit Privi, as well as to visit with Jenn and know, meanwhile, that I don't even have to think about whether the cut will be good: it's perfect every time. Best of the best. read more

Karen Ricci, stylist extraordinaire, has created a beautiful, elegant, modern, and uplifting space in Privi Salon. Karen is a gifted artist when it comes to hair, with the best eye for color and cuts I have ever seen. She is patient and incredibly client-focused, taking whatever time is needed to get the style and service just right. She is also superb at training others. read more

I'Ve been coming to Privy for years and I'm always very pleased with the result. Karen is an exceptional colorist who aims to make her customers happy. I get lots of compliments about how natural my hair color looks. The salon itself is beautiful- clean and relaxing. read more

I just switched to Privi at the start of the summer and have been very happy with my cuts and colors! I've been seeing Robin - her color is natural and beautiful and her cuts are easy to maintain and have so much movement. Very impressed! read more

I have been seeing Karen Ricci for 3 years now. She is truly an artist when it comes to coloring. She listens to what I want and asks a lot of questions to make sure we are on the same page. She ensures her customers are happy at the end of their appointment, which shows the pride she takes in her work. Privi uses high quality hair products which have really helped my thin, dry hair come back to life. Lastly, the salon itself is enjoyable to be in. They have great coffee choices, bottled water, light snacks, and current magazines to keep you busy and comfortable. read more

Karen Ricci has been my stylist for a couple of years now for cut and color, and she's wonderful. She really listens carefully and does a great job of translating my amateurish descriptions of what I want into professional stylist language. I love her new salon, Privi. It's beautiful, spotlessly clean, and has modern, comfortable shampoo stations -- key thing for those of us with neck problems! read more