Love my hair color cut and style. I'll definitely be a returning client. It's a wonderful day because I got my hair styled at Salon BellaMar. I highly recommend. read more

I was going in for a drastic cut of my super long hair and the last time I had been at a salon I had a bad reaction and was hospitalized from the products used. Needless to say I was worried. I could not be happier with my experience here. The owner cut my hair and she was absolutely amazing. Made me feel very comfortable and like I was just here with my girlfriends having my hair done. My nerves were no longer. It also was very awesome for me that one stylist had her super cute dog with her. As a dog lover I found this super welcoming and I adored that pup. He even sat on my lap as I had my hair cut!! I was very happy with my cut and consideration of my daily routine as I wanted low maintenance. I got exactly what I was looking for. I will definitely be back again! read more

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Amazing duo of mother and daughter who make you feel welcome and remembered every time you come in. Mari listens to exactly what you want and helps you learn how to style your new hair cut. This is the only place I go to get my haircut read more

I started coming to this salon a little over a year ago to do a trial for wedding hair. I have never been made to feel more comfortable or valued as a client than I am at Salon Bella Mar. Mari, the owner styled me beautifully and from there I was a repeat customer. Mari takes her time working with clients ...making certain that you are completely happy with the end result. She is very up to speed on current trends and seems to constantly be bringing new concepts and treatments to her salon. Bonus***this is a FULL SERVICE salon ...located at the Central Sq end of Harvard Sq. Lucky for me it's walking distance!! Metered parking is available along Mass Ave This place is a hidden gem...selfishly I almost don't want to post this...but Mari and the team at Salon Bella Mar are deserving of high praise. read more

Salon Bellamar has been my go to for years and they never cease to amaze me with their skills! Mari is a phenomenal stylist when it comes to hair and always makes me look and feel my best. I was a bit nervous for my first appointment back after Covid19 but she made me feel completely at ease when I scheduled my appointment assuring me that all the necessary precautions were being followed and all of my fears disappeared when I walked in for my appointment the day of. I love this place so much I would recommend them to anyone and already have!! Mu family and I will be loyal client's for life!! read more

Never disappointed when I come here. I've had a few cuts and color and it always looks great. The price is right too. Def recommend!

I came here with a Groupon to try something new. I usually go to Pyara, so maybe I have gotten used to a different type of salon, but I wasn't thrilled with this one. For me, a haircut is not just about how your hair is shortened, but the experience at the salon too. Pros: - Friendly hairdresser - Haircut end result was fine Cons: - Water for washing my hair was not warm - Brush used on my hair had other people's hair in it - Felt like a "no frills" experience - Blow-dried hair looked messy and a little tacky (didn't bother parting it carefully, and didn't seem to use much product on it to make it shiny or smooth) At the price of the Groupon (about $30) this was ok, but I would not return for full price service. read more

Not surprisingly, I'm seeing a lot of reviews from the ladies here, so here's a guy's take. This place is great - where to begin. Service - I have been going here for 6+ years, and I've had cuts from several of the stylists. All have been pretty cool and friendly, but what stands out is they really make an effort to remember their customers. Even if you haven't been to the place in several months, they'll still remember random little details about your life (ex. "did you go try that Hamburger place by the Beach?"). Most other places I've been can't compare in this regard. It's such a friendly, positive experience, and I really look forward to every trip. One time, I had an important cut with Mari (was giving a talk somewhere the next day), and it was her last appointment of the day (5:30pm). I had planned to go to Salon Bella Mar after work, but ended up having an epic work meeting that ran over by 2 hrs and ended at 6pm. I called Mari, and apologized profusely since I had no ability to text/warn her during my meeting. She was totally ok about it - she even agreed to stick around after hours, ordered herself some carry out for dinner, and gave me a trim at 7pm (one hour after closing!). That's dedication and incredible service. Obviously I go to Mari now for all my cuts. As a stylist she is great and takes care to hand trim as needed to give each cut a natural look. She's very talented - as an Asian dude I feel like it's hard not to go to Chinatown for every haircut, since the folks there know our hair for sure and they say it shows in their "handwork". But Mari makes cuts look good every time, and the other stylists at the salon have also done a great job in the past as well. In short, I'd definitely recommend Salon Bella Mar- the cuts are of a high quality, the prices are very reasonable, and you'll get great service. Especially if you are a guy living near Harvard Square - you should definitely try this place out. read more

had a haircut and blow dry with Rabia. I have long, thick hair and I always just get a trim and some layers, not a challenging haircut. This haircut with Rabia took an HOUR! She was just way to slow from washing my hair to blow drying it. I'm not super picky about my hair and since all I need is a trim, I go to different places whatever is convenient at the time. I have to say Rabia's haircut was one of the worst ... she kind of just chopped some hair off at the bottom. My bangs were pretty uneven. I asked her to fix it, she made it a bit better, but still not ideal. The only reason this is a 2 star review, not 1 is because she was very nice and pleasant to talk to ... but unbearably slow read more

I feel bad writing a negative review, but I would have acted differently had I known so... HORRIBLE MEN'S CUT. No comment about their other services. I originally called because I saw a groupon (cut+wash+dry for $29) and my husband needed a cut. We moved to Boston a few months ago so he is still trying to find someone he can go to regularly. The person who picked up said they would honour that price for men's cut regardless of having the groupon so I made an appt for my husband. We didn't get the name of the stylist that my husband was assigned to, but it seems the other stylist that was there ("Mara"?) was much more experienced. We hope his stylist is new and even that is barely excusable. While she was very nice (only reason for even 2 stars), my husband's stylist was SO inexperienced. She asked him to hold down his ear so she could trim around it, didn't use a flat comb when using the razor so t was uneven, wasn't going to put a towel on his neck/back during the wash (my husband had to specifically request it and it ended up being soaked after the wash so we can only image what would happen if he didn't request it), and more. At one point, his stylist said she couldn't get the back to look right and asked my husband how to fix it. What!? Why are you asking the client, especially when it's the back of his head where he can't see, how to do your job? His stylist asked Mara to come help and Mara came by and 'fixed' it so it was sort of even. It was obvious that Mara was much more experienced than our stylist. I don't know what their arrangement is, but during the time my husband was getting his hair butchered by his stylist, Mara wasn't with any other customers. We understand new stylists need to get experience somewhere, but there needs to be some sort of quality control. If his stylist is new, someone needs to oversee and fix issues. The owner should make sure clients coming into the salon, regardless of who was doing the cut, was getting at least a decent cut. Another note was for most of the cut, my husband's chair was turned away from the mirror so he couldn't see how the cut was going. When he was finally turned to the mirror at Mara's suggestion near the end, he noted the uneven spots on the side and asked for that to be fixed. They weren't. My husband is Chinese and we understand some stylist find that more difficult to cut, but his hair is basically short on the side and back and longer up top. Usually, it's a simple razor trim along side and back and scissor trim and thin a bit on the top, typically 25 mins. After 45 mins for just the cut here, his hair was still uneven all around the back and side and they cut the top too short. My husband just wanted to get out there - he has resigned to wearing a hat for 2 weeks (thankfully his hair grows quite fast and it's winter time) and getting someone to fix it after. We will NOT be going back. read more

This review is a little overdue but here it goes. I purchased a Groupon for a haircut, treatment and blow-dry but I only wanted my hair trimmed actually, and that is EXACTLY what I got and Mari cared enough to ask me how much I wanted trimmed off my hair and not just eating inches of it like others have in the past. Mari was awesome and friendly and knew exactly how to handle my thick, curly and sometimes difficult to tame Mediterranean hair! She definitely got me as a customer. I highly recommend this place for those of you wanting great professional hair services done in a timely manner. Note: the studio is very nice and I felt comfortable sitting there above street level with more privacy. read more

Bella Mar is comfortably sized and the staff is always welcoming. I think all of the cosmetologists are Armenian (I know Zara and Mari are!) and they are wonderful! Zara knows and loves curly hair and this is essentially what makes this place so great! Zara as well as the rest of the team like what they do and so they do it well. Every time I have gone I have had my hair cut and straitened (blow dried) and for that I pay $65 dollars. I think it is a little pricey but compared to other places around that area, I realized that for the service I was getting it's actually not so bad. I have paid more before for sub-par service. Thanks Zara, you are a great hair stylist! read more

I went to this place to get my nails done due almost entirely to the glowing reviews it had on yelp, also it's three blocks from my apartment. Still... If I could give different ratings for service and quality, I would give this place 5 stars for service. Honestly, if it weren't for the stellar attention I received, it would have been two stars. My manicure is barely so-so; the edges of my nails were neglected and they feel a little rough along the tips. However, Mari was very attentive. She even brewed some fresh coffee for me! She was sweet and talkative but not too talkative and always made sure I was comfortable. Also, best hand massage ever! The place could definitely use some sprucing up (it looks cheap), and the fact that they only had one booth for nail-doings and no pedicure seats raised red flags with me. Worth it for the convenience, but I might consider trekking a bit further afield next time. read more

I was nervous about going to a salon for the first time in months because of COVID but Mari did an amazing job keeping the salon clean and making it feel welcoming. Mari is an incredibly talented artist and we have been going to her for years. read more

I walked in here needing a hair cut -- about 4 inches off and a bang style -- but essentially the same style as before. I wasn't really happy with the final look, so I asked the stylist to make it even (it was uneven) and to layer the ends, because I did not want a straight bob cut. It looked ok when I left and I can't say that I was thrilled that I paid $55 for the cut. I visited my family a few days after and my mom offered to take me to her stylist to get highlights for my birthday. I took her up on the offer and her trusted stylist asked me when I last got my haircut. I told her just a few days ago. She was shocked and asked me if I went to Supercuts. Ouch. $55 and another stylist thinks it was Supercuts? Anyway, she worked her magic, added highlights, and fixed my first cut -- all for $60. I didn't catch my stylists name at Salon Bella Mar, but for sure I will not be back. read more

I've been coming here for the past two years to get my hair cut, and couldn't be more pleased with the results. This salon is run by a lovely mother daughter team and you definitely experience the heartfelt effort that they dedicate to making their clients happy. It's rare that you find a hairdresser who listens to what you're asking for without imposing their own preferences, and I've found that the team at Salon Bellamar is super respectful of following what I want. In fact, over the past two years they've helped me grow my hair out to the length that I was hoping for. And! They were kind enough to help me pick out the color and length of my new clip in extensions, which they ordered for me. They offer a free consultation service for extensions, and they're very thorough about making sure the color and length is correct for you. Highly recommend these sweet and knowledgeable ladies! read more

I went to this salon for the first time and absolutely loved it! I was so impressed with how everything was set up to follow all CDC guidelines. I felt very safe and was glad I finally decided to try it because my hair really need help! Mari did a wonderful job with my cut, color and style and I'm loving my new look! She also had great styling tips. I will definitely be coming back! :-) read more

I got a hair cut/wash/blow dry with Rabia. This was my first visit at the salon. I normally don't write reviews, but I had such a wonderful experience that I had to share. I've been to many hair places in the Harvard / Davis sq area. Rabia stands out. She made my flat, thin hair look so much more voluminous with a chic hair cut. She used a variety of cutting techniques and I felt like she really knew what she was doing. Whereas most places can cut my hair in about 10 minutes, Rabia spent an hour making it look incredible. All this great service, for a great price. I will be going back, and I recommend Rabia! read more

I have gone to Salon Bella Mar for years now. She has been doing my hair since senior prom (which came out amazing with pretty curls and it held!) and continues to do my maintenance when I make time. I have to say I only deal with Mari so I don't know how her hairdressers are, but she is amazing. She is worth waiting for and you won't be disappointed. Ever meet someone that naturally was made to do something? She was made to cut hair. If you ever had an issue, you could literally just tell her. She is such a friendly professional; I'm sure she would handle anything you threw at her. LOVE LOVE LOVE Salon Bella Mar. read more

My hair is very thick and difficult to style, particularly when I go close to four months without a cut. Zara from Salon Bella Mar was up for the challenge this afternoon. Two things impressed me about her work. First, she listened/asked questions. In my experience, stylists who have been cutting for several years often follow their own individual vision instead of learning what the client actually wants. Such is not the case with Zara, who has been in the business for over a decade. Second, she took her time. I cannot take this for granted because the last stylist who cut my hair tried to rush me out in ten minutes, start to finish. With Zara, I felt as though I was in the hands of a true artist. Every detail mattered. I had never been to this salon before. Without a doubt, I will be coming back because a good stylist is hard to find. In fact, I have already made a recommendation to my girlfriend, who also happens to love my new haircut. I am no vain person, but I cannot stop looking at my new cut in the mirror. It looks and feels incredible. To top it all off, I was only charged $25, even though I left enough hair on the floor for a wig. Thanks, Zara! read more

Visited the salon for the first time for a pedi. Carina was very friendly and did a great job on my pedi, ensuring the color for my french polish was what I was looking for. Mari (owner) was also very friendly, offering me water/tea/coffee, while I got my pedi. The only thing that was missing as compared to other pedis is a massaging chair and exfoliate my feet wasn't a part of the service. Living in Boston, we walk a lot and my feet never get the attention they really need to stay looking decent. ;-) Overall, a great experience! I will be coming back! read more

I wanted to try to find a salon closer to work to get my hair colored and highlighted so I purchased a "groupon" to try out Salon Bella Mar. What a DISASTER! I've had my hair colored (single process) and highlighted for a number of years so I know how to take care of it and when it's done right. This was horrible. MY HAIR TURNED ORANGE! My groupon deal, ended up costing me more because I had to go to another salon to have it fixed. Don't get me wrong the staff there is super nice and they try but if the owner(s) want new business they may want to make sure the person they assign to new clients has the experience to do the job. I will NEVER go there again (unless I want to go as Ronald McDonald for Halloween). read more

I'm finally at an age where I have to suck it up and admit I have to spend a little money to look like a normal, professional human being. That being said, I'm still a thrifty New Englander. After another hit-or-miss (emphasize miss) trim at a cheaper establishment, I redeemed my tresses at Bella Mar. Staff is friendly and Zara will advise you gently and wisely of what cut will work for your hair. I also never feel rushed, even if she's fully booked. A better cut lasts longer, so in the end you absolutely get your money's worth! read more

I went for a hair cut & single color process to hair through Groupon. The person who cut my hair was friendly, the hair cut was ok, but the Hair color they used claimed to be organic which stringed my scalp like hell and not until shewashed my hair after coloring that she informed me that blow dry is not included in the price & if I wanted my hair blow dry will caused around $23.00 & yes she did say it will cost $23.00 for hair blow dry. This is totally absurd,unprofessional,out of line,unethical - never heard a hair blow dry will cost that much & beyond unreasonable. I did not like this type of business ethics at all & I don't think I will go back to Salon Bella Mar again. read more

I haven't yet been to Bella Mar, but they were at Harvard's MayFair Cut-a-Thon--and thank gosh for that! Let me tell you a little story about my hair: I'm scared to have it cut, especially by someone I've never been to before. Before today, it had been a year--a YEAR--since my last hair cut, and though I do love the hippie length and texture it had acquired as it grew to my waist, it sorely needed some cleaning up. Mari from Bella Mar did a fantastic job--despite the day's thick humidity, bright sun, and loud music right next to the Cut-a-Thon's space. She was incredibly sensitive to my trepidation, saying that she would never do anything a customer wouldn't want, and asking my opinion about various style ideas along the way. Mari also spent more time on my hair today than any stylist has ever spent on me. I completely trusted her expertise, knowing that she wouldn't hack away at my mane, and emerged fresh, summer-ready, yet without the "buyer's regret" that I sometimes suffer post-hair-cut. I'd highly recommend this salon to anyone! read more

The ladies at Salon Bella Mar are fantastic. They're kind, attentive, and always pleasant to talk to. They're small enough that they remember you, which is not always the case living in a city. As it is the closet salon to where I live, it has become my go-to place for a mani/pedi. It's not a huge salon so don't go in expecting posh and glamour, but if you want friendly service and a decent mani/pedi, then this is your place. The only reason this review lacks the coveted 5th star is because my polish never lasts a week and I'm definitely not rough on my hands. Other than that, this place is terrific. read more

Extremely bad pedicure - worst I have ever had in my entire life. Do NOT recommend. You will get 30 min soaking feet in hot water and painted nails. Unfair to pay 1$ per minute to have slight treatment of feet with some moisturising. They offered additional treatment for free to make me "happy", but, sorry, to have one more dissapointment - thanks no. Even no discount for service was offered. Feel sorry for salong cuz it will not last long with this level of service provision :( read more

Very nice girls but the manicures and pedicures are so sloppy. The paint isn't even and chips pretty easily (although I did do non-Shellac). The price was very high too compared to the other nail salons who pay more attention to detail. I go back because I never need an appointment and the service is fine. I like the girls that work there but I really wish they painted my nails more carefully! read more

The ladies were friendly but the actual manicure was a 2/5 at best. I wouldn't go back. They didn't clean my nails properly, the manicure was sloppy, and they overcharged me. read more

stopped in here the other day looking for a haircut and I found the right place. Carina cut my hair and it was the best haircut Ive ever had. You have to check this place out. If you go, make sure Carina is working. She is a master of her craft. I am more than pleased with this haircut. I will definetly be back again. read more

Used a Groupon and went here for the first time last night and it was fantastic! I got a pretty drastic hair cut and it looks fantastic! Really welcoming, calm environment and the best hair wash/head massage i've had! read more

Not a good hair cut at all, the owner had a problem with my Groupon and she is not Nice at all!! My hair is very dry at the ends , I would not go back read more

Terrible experience. The hair cut makes me look funny... There will be a long and painful aftermath before my hair grow back! Just wondering where did you get your training? Won't visit again. Avoid this place. read more

Mary, the owner, is a great stylist, so nice and patient, she cares for her customers and wants everyone to be satisfied with her service ! I recommend this salon, it's also cheaper than others that provide similar service !!! read more

Came here on the recommendation of a friend. Exceeded my expectations for a salon at this price point. Got a hefty trim to clean up my damaged hair and left happy. Would definitely go back. read more

I get my eyebrows waxed there. Mari is awesome. She is very oriented to detail and takes her time. I have been to salons where they hurry you up. She is also very nice and professional. I have also been there for one-processes - very nice especially now that they carry an organic color. I will never switch Mari for the eyebrow waxing read more

I've been going to Bella Mar for about a year, and it seems like the quality goes down a little bit each time I visit. Usually I'm the only person in the salon when I go there for a pedicure, and the last two times they have pushed additional services. Today I received a pedicure from a girl who was new, and she pushed a type of manicure I wasn't interested in. I probably wouldn't have written a review if I hadn't just looked down and realized I got a sloppy pedicure - polish not entirely covering all of my nails and multiple smudges on my toes that she didn't clean off before I left. Clearly not a life or death situation, but I will probably opt to pay a little more ($30 isnt super cheap for a pedicure in my opinion anyway) and travel a little further out of my way for a higher quality experience. read more

Had a groupon and made an appointment with Mari because of her good reviews on here. Mari wasn't able to make it, so Rabia cut my hair instead. It was a simple cut, and Rabia talked through it with me, did exactly what I wanted, and checked to make sure I was happy with everything (I was!). Also loved the scalp massage during the wash and the great blow out. Rabia was a pleasure to talk to and I'd definitely recommend her! read more

Let me start off by saying I love my haircut. I found a groupon for this salon, and it said I needed to call and make an appointment. I called, and the receptionist (who had a heavy accent and was somewhat difficult to understand) asked, do you have a groupon? I said, No, not yet. The woman said, the price is $38.50, and I assumed she referred to the price on the groupon. I had the website open right in front of me, and it was the same, so I said, Yes, I believe that's what is says online. So she scheduled me for that afternoon, and I was excited. I got to the salon, the receptionist and woman who cut my hair were both extremely pleasant and nice to talk to. The woman asked me a bunch of questions about my hair and what I wanted before she did anything to it. I felt super comfortable, and I came out with a wonderful cut and fantastic blow out. The issue came when it was time to pay. I said that I had a groupon, and the receptionist said "No no no, you told me over the phone you didn't have one! See right here? I have it written down! No groupon!" And I was stunned. I tried to reply that I had said I hadn't gotten one yet, but I had no idea they would have an issue with me getting one. They tried to explain that what they meant was that they would have honored the price of the groupon for me in the store if I didn't buy one. That was never explained to me over the phone, so I bought one. So the woman who cut my hair was sitting at the register with her arms crossed pouting like a five year old. She said, "So what do you want? You paid, you're all set." I said that I wanted to leave a tip, and I still gave her a 20% tip of the original price. She seemed appreciative of the tip but gave me dollar coins back in change. Overall, loved the haircut but I was blown away at how immature and rude they were over the groupon situation. Obviously we had a miscommunication, I don't know why they got so upset about it. Maybe groupon makes some commission off the sale. Without that whole groupon situation, that would be my new regular spot. Unfortunately I'll never be going back. read more

I love Salon Bella Mar. Mari has done my nails twice so far. She is friendly and has incredible attention to detail. Whenever I go the place is pretty calm, granted I have only been there during the day on weekdays. Also, Bella Mar's manicures are amazing value for money. The manicure is only $12, and has turned out perfect every time. The only disadvantage I can think of is that, as far as I know, only two manicures can be done at the same time. So if you're going with a large group of friends some of you may have to wait. read more