I like the cutting ! I got Judy from online review and explain to her my wish and need and she gave me what I want! It has multiple layer that I need, she explained to me about my dyeing need and how she did the cutting so I understand it better. The outcome is totally outrun the price. read more

S O Hair Design - Hair Salons Near Me - Malden, Massachusetts

It turns out that the hair stylist did such a poor job mixing color for my hair that it damaged my scalp and follicles. A lot of my hair fell out over the next few months, and it is now permanently a different color. Before leaving the salon that day, I even asked multiple times for someone to fix it because I had come in to get my hair done before a job interview in a few days. I was outright refused. $200 to have my hair permanently ruined. read more

S O Hair Design - $200 Cut and Color - Hair Salons Near Me - Malden, Massachusetts

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Extremely disappointed by my experience here. After being sat for my appointment, the two employees at the location began to gossip incessantly about their friends and even about things that went on between other employees at the salon! They were mentioning employee theft and firings which I thought was extremely unprofessional. I left the salon thinking that my haircut was just fine (I came for a trim) but then found when I was straightening my hair the next day that it was completely uneven and there was one chunk of hair that was cut extremely disproportionately short- my hair goes past my shoulder and this piece was only 1 inch long (it looked like the sylist's scissors slipped and she didn't even say anything to me!!) I can confidently say that I will not be coming back here. read more

This place is literally the best hair shop in Malden or even the whole Greater Boston area. The workers are very professional and always does a great job. I am always very satisfied with my hair cut, at a affordable price. Recommend!!! read more

S O Hair Design - Long hair cut - Hair Salons Near Me - Malden, Massachusetts

JUDY is amazing! I've had my hair cut 2x and every time I love it. Went a bit shorter this past visit and really made a difference with look of volume/ body. I have fine thin hair so its a struggle to find a look that work. She uses the razor method and makes all the difference! Laura read more

I suggest calling to make an appointment - which I did and had a great haircut by Judy yesterday. I arrived a little earlier and she had no problem taking me in. Can I just say it was the best hair massage I've ever had? Judy went over my options and I was really excited to chop it all off. I like the way it's styled and I appreciate how she restyled my bangs. Good consultation with a beautiful haircut and style - I will be back. parking on street so plan for that during busy hours which I'm assuming a are after work. I went on a holiday (labor day) and had no problem parking. The salon is clean, they do good work and they are friendly - and prices are good! read more

Good service. I made an appointment and requested a basic short hair cut. Designer can quickly got my expectation. They accepted cash only read more

The worst salon ever, I'm a Hijabi and when I called to make an appointment I asked if they got a private place that is covered and they said yes, when I went there they said they don't have it. Because I don't wanna waste my time and it was only a lady there i accepted to get my hair cut for quick, I asked for layers , She cut off my hair very shorter than I wanted and she didn't do the layers that I asked for !!! very disappointed, I had a very long hair til my waist now it's very short I can barely tie it up, the cut looks very bad like someone unprofessional did it, it really didn't worth that money at all. it's very expensive for nothing. I will definitely never go back there and I don't recommend it to anybody please don't waist ur time and money. read more

Nice place. I spent about two hours for coloring, washing, cutting and styling. They have iPads there you can watch videos while waiting. And the stylist is very friendly and helpful. read more

S O Hair Design - Hair Salons Near Me - Malden, Massachusetts

After three trips I must say I like this place. First of all, the cuts are crisp, practical and modern. For the first time in a decade I changed my style. Very short sides and longer top. Kind of a North Korean style. The impact: Now it takes me only a minute to get ready in the morning. Also, the place is very neat, but it is kind of pricy. Malden seems to approach Newbury Street prices. I guess I am willing to overpay for a good haircut. Especially, when it is close to home. read more

Quality service! I've followed Judy my whole life. She is the best, always listens to how I want to style my hair and always gives feedback/suggestions on how to maintain my style. Also best head messages when washing my hair. The salon is very modern and clean and I just love it. read more

Good place, they speak mandarin, Cantonese, English, but unlike the yelp page says, I was told they don't accept cards, they told me cash only, so be prepared before going.... and price wise, a little pricey. read more

It makes my hair even worse after spending 500 dollars! The hair style is ugly, and my hair becomes dry. Never go to that bullshit place! read more

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Honestly couldn't get worse, I spent four hrs doing my hair, the result is terrible. I don't think the hair dresser knows what he's doing. And I'm very disappointed. Don't get complicated color in this salon. read more

TERRIBLE. I called to schedule an appointment for the next day. They had an opening at 1 pm and I took it. I was planning to get my hair done for prom. As soon as I walked in, they immediately said they could not do my hair because it was "too curly." I have type 2c/3a curls They said if I wanted it done I would have to pay extra and they only take cash. I did not have any extra cash on me. First of all, they should have asked about my hair type over the phone. Second of all, anyone who calls themself a hairdresser should be able to work with multiple types of hair. read more

So you're not reading an essay. Go to Judy because... ...she listens and offers advice (she'll ultimately abide by what you want). ...she's skilled with scissors, styling and languages - fluent in Cantonese (maybe Mandarin?), Vietnamese, & English. ...she's super fast! Other reasons to go: -Chic and clean salon space -INEXPENSIVE ($36 for wash and cut) -Walk ins and last minute appointments available -Friendly staff read more

Yep, my best to go to place for my hair. Today, I had my hair cut by Judy. I can never complain about the hair wash plus a nice long scalp massage. This would be my 4th visit. Judy speaks fluent English so there shouldn't be any language barrier from her. However, there would be a slight language barrier from her employees. The comfort level was soothing with a very clean interior, music is very catchy and calm, and her salon is nice and bright. On my first couple visits to Judy, Judy gave me an advice on getting a slight hair bob cut due to my thin hair. It took me awhile to decide for that hair cut. Finally on my 4th visit, I have decided to get my hair chopped off for the bob cut and it came out amazing. She definitely doesn't hussle you. She would do her best to meet up your needs. Many thanks Judy!!! read more

I was overdue for a haircut and needed one desperately. I have been really hesitant since I moved to Boston to find someone to cut my hair but it was a pleasant experience with Judy. She made suggestions of what I should do and it worked. The guy that washed my hair gave one of the best head messages I have had in a long time. Judy is def worth the $38 haircut. I will be back. Only drawback- limited waiting room space. read more

I have been going to Judy from Le Gala in Chinatown and when she left, I was devastated!!! I finally caught wind that she moved to S.O. Design and boy was I relieved!!! I have gone to so many different hair stylists and Judy is my all time favorite, she knows exactly how to cut my hair so that it looks fantastic either up, down, curled etc. I am very low maintenance when it comes to my hair, love it being naturally, I never have to do anything to my hair after washing it and it looks great all the time!!! I am booking another appointment to see her after I finish this review!!! Highly recommend Judy!!! read more

I am writing this for my mom. she had her hair cut done with Judy yesterday and she went back to work today. All her colleagues made fun of her hair style and said it was so outdated. My mom was mad at the stylist because when she made her first cut on my mon's hair, my mom knew that she was not going to get the hair style she wanted with Judy. The overall experience was so bad and my mom did not get the hairstyle she wanted yet she paid almost 50 bucks for it. My mom's colleagues all said that you could get the same and a way better hairstyle at a much lower and reasonable price in Chinatown. Imagine paying for something that expensive yet one is still not satisfied with the product and the service, that feels sucks. well if you want to go there for a nice renovated salon, go try it. but if you want to get a fashionable hair style, then good luck. 真想骂粗口了！就像是花了钱买了个假货回来。空有好看的门面装修却毫无实力可言！那个发型师Judy真的是让人不想评论了。剪出来的发型老土而且收费又贵！ read more

Worst experience ever. Sounds like a taiwanese who was washing my hair like riping them off. Comment on my hair, and told me it was tough to make them look better. Cutting too much of my hair and told me it was my hair problem. Now I look bold, and I have to wear hat everyday. It was a disaster. Never will go there again. read more

Followed Judy to this beautiful new salon -- as always, great haircut and friendly service at a reasonable price! I live 40 minutes away, but it is totally worth the small trek for me!! read more

I really wish i could go back in time and didn't go to that salon at all..... the lady who cut my hair looks like who just got promoted from cleaning the floor to hair, and i was her unfortunate first customer. she asked me how long i wanted my bangs to be, i said around my eyebrow area, next thing i know i have a STRAIGHT bang from left to right..... if i was 16, maybe i could rock the look. i would NEVER asked for a straight bang!!!!!!!!!!!!! i not sure if she knows how to use scissors, cause the entire time, she just used the knife to shave my hair short. i asked her to stop and have other hairstylist to help out. they were too busy. i had to walk to another salon to fix my hair. i really want to support my fellow Chinese community, but i just can't with her. she blamed me on the bad haircut and with quite an attitude. i do not recommend this place. read more

Worse experience ever! When he washes my hair, I feel like he is pulling off all my hair, so aggressively. While he was cuting my hair, he made the minimum effort, just did a straight cut, took like 10 minutes. After the hair cut, I never seem myself so ugly. Even more dramatically, he asks for more tips when I paid. If you care about your hair, do not come to here! read more

Like many of the other reviewers, I followed Judy from Le Gala (Chinatown, Boston) here. The experience was great--a brand new, very nice salon, and of course with Judy's haircutting expertise. As an added note, Stella from Le Gala is also joining here, so two of the best hairdressers from that salon will be available here. They both do a fantastic job with Asian hair. I've had trouble finding someone who understands how to layer and handle my hair as these two do. That said, since this is a brand-new salon not many people know about it so I'm trying to get the word out! read more

Probably like many people followed Judy ( hair stylist who works here) because she is THE BEST !!! Place looks amazing staff are very nice and helpful. . Only good words for this place! :) read more

Just got my hair done and it came out perfect. All of the stylists are great but Judy was my hairstylist since I was a teenager in high school. The salon looks sleek, clean and very comfortable. Hightly recommended! read more

Judy knows how to cut all sorts of hair!!! my kids and i go here and we love it!!! She does an awesome job and the place is clean (even the bathroom!) She's super accommodating and her english is awesome (though i speak chinese with her and it's just as awesome.) I tried other salon and never had a better result than i had here. i'm following Judy wherever she goes. read more

Followed Judy to this new location. She's the best! Place is bright, clean and fresh. I have a hectic drive from Braintree to Malden but it's all worth it! read more

Judy is the best, been following her longer than I can remember. I have pretty difficult hair to work with (it's wavy, frizzy, & dry from heat damage), but Judy helps me manage it. She is attentive on how I want to style my hair and she gives good advice on how to take care of it. I go to school 2 hours away from Malden, but I still make the journey back for Judy. The salon itself is modern and clean. The price is fair and the staff is friendly. I also recommend Lenny to wash your hair, he's very kind. Definitely give it a try. read more

This review is for Long. I've never posted on Yelp before. But I feel the need to say he is awesome. For years, I never could understand why people followed a hair stylist. Until I met Long by chance. I was waiting at Le Gala for my friend get her hair done for her wedding (I think it was with Judy). I started noticing how Long really spent time on the client's hair with precision. So I decided to give him a try. Previously I tried all different stylists on Newbury Street. Well - after Long cut my hair, I never looked back and started following him. :) Previous stylists would cut my hair in such a way that it was nice when they styled it. But once I got home, I could never duplicate it and it always ended up being frizzy - no matter what I did...flat iron, gel, etc. I panicked when I lost track of him when he'd left Le Gala. But I have found him again! Yay!!! read more

*So they deleted my first review* I'm a guy who doesn't really care about hair styles as much. But stay away from Tony. This guy ignores everything you tell him. Originally I was going to put a 1 star, but I think by doing that, it isn't fair to the entire business basing on one "stylist". The place is ok...nothing special. read more

Not a good hair salon to go to. The interior decoration is nice, but the skill of the hair stylist is not as good as I have expected. The hair style is outdated and the hair stylist does not understand the needs of the customers. Although the renovation is new, but the price is not worth it. Th hair style I got could easily be obtained in other salons for a lower price. The hairstylist, Judy, is very bad. She ruined my hair style and she failed to satisfy my needs. My hairstyle literally looked like a person who came from the old sixties. None of my co workers like my hairstyle and they said is outdated. In general, the price is high but the skill is low, not fashionable enough. In general, this salon is not recommended to go!!!!!! read more

Beautiful & clean hair salon with ample street parking. They really take their time massaging your scalp when washing your hair. So relaxing. Go to Judy! She's the best! read more

I went there yesterday for the first time. The place was clean and stylish. But I would not recommend Fey Fey. She cut my hair with her imagination and completely ignored my opinion. Now I am having a style she thinks fitting me perfectly, but I feel it is silly. My friends laughed at me. I am not sure whether it would affect my interview next week. read more

Two words: Judy ROCKS! Back from thyroid surgery, she's as good as ever. Trek to Malden definitely worth it.

This review is for Tony. I had a walk-in appointment on a Thursday morning and was taken care of immediately. I wanted a simple haircut with layers and side bangs. Though his English is limited, he asked questions and checked in occasionally throughout the cut. Tony is very thorough. He took his time with each layer of hair and made sure it was even. My hair feels so light and the layers are lovely. My first haircut at S.O. Hair Design was with Judy, but I like my cut with Tony much more. I'll be back! Price: $36 for wash, cut, and blowdry read more

I started coming to S O after my regular hairstylist (and the salon manager) switched schedules and I couldn't get in to see her regularly anymore. Judy does a nice job, doesn't try to upsell you, and the salon is bright and clean. I've been there twice now and have been really happy with my (super-basic, short) haircut and the way they've grown in. read more

CASH ONLY!!! Went to get my haircut today. He did a good job but had no idea it was cash only so he made me give him my license and walk to the atm to get cash. read more

Love this salon! Been going to Judy for years - most all hair dressers are former Le Gala employees. Service is great - and everyone is super friendly. read more