Really love this salon and the stylists! Going on several recommendations, I called the Hair and…read moreColor Studio on Main St in downtown Gloucester. Making an appointment was quite easy after I'd described what I was looking for. When I arrived for my appointment, I was offered my choice of assorted coffees, teas & freshly baked goods. My jacket was hung & I was given a tour. The salon is quite lovely. Each time I've been there, the staff has always been friendly, thoughtful, patient, & helpful. They're a real team of skilled pros. After I've spoken w/Kelly or Elizabeth at length, they asked questions & made recommendations based on the shape of my head, texture of my hair, preferences, & other factors. They really took their time working w/me & /(the other clients, I noticed, many of whom I know). Then they brought me back to the soothingly dimly lit shampoo room. They played soft music & explained the products they were using before they began shampooing, thoughtfully checking my comfort level w/the water temp, etc. The bonus is that they give you a Wonderful head & neck massage while they're shampooing & conditioning! Next come the warm towels on the neck--ahhh! How luxurious! They cut & styled my hair, making light conversation w/me and the others in the salon. They gave me tips & guided me through every step of the way. I loved my hair & have gotten many compliments & inquiries. And, to boot, the prices were so reasonable. The stylist explained to me that their notes go directly into the computer, "so we can keep track of what we did step-by-step & the results. Then next time, we can either duplicate that or make adjustments." And, they all work together as a team, so if my regular stylist isn't available & I'm in a pinch, one of the others can pick up from there. They also help each other throughout the day. It's "A Paul Mitchell Focus Salon" & the owner, Catherine is also a National Educator for Paul Mitchell. All the stylists have ongoing education which translates into the latest techniques & styles! It's been quite a pleasant, satisfying experience each & every time, & they have a wide range of services that I'll be trying. I am so happy w/that I wish I'd come here sooner!! (--Would have saved me a lot of time, $$$, & aggravation). Parking is at the metered street level, so plan accordingly.

This salon is fantastic…read more I walked in there a few days before Christmas and was very happy to book an appointment with Kiley later that afternoon. I had heard a lot of wonderful things about this salon, and Kiley specifically, so I was SO happy to be able to book an appointment with her. She really listened to me when I described to her what I was looking for in a hair style and we agreed on a layered, angled bob. She did an amazing job. I LOVE it. The salon is beautiful. Kiley gave me a little tour of the place before I sat down to get my cut and I loved the design. It was very warm and comforting to be there. The staff all seem really happy to be working there and working with each other. It really instilled confidence in me as a client knowing that the stylists are happy to be working there. After Christmas I went back for color and again, Kiley did a fantastic job. I was so happy with the results. It was exactly what I wanted. I think that if you're looking for a new salon, I definitely recommend The Hair and Color Studio. They're a very busy salon, so definitely call for an appointment first. But I promise you that you'll be very happy with your hair when you leave.

Fabulous experience, fabulous hair color & cut and Amazing stylist, Kristin Parady!! Great salon!read more

We got our hair and makeup Done here for a friend's wedding…read more Brittany was great for makeup!!! I always have trouble with makeup staying put. But this lasted all night! I loved the fake eyelashes. They took a little while to get used to but they looked so great in pictures! I showed pictures of what I wanted my hair to look like and they did not disappoint either!

Came in for a blow out. Left with a burnt scalp and sore neck. I was not satisfied with the blow…read moreout, either. The hairstylist tried to blame it on the humidity that day, but a good blow out doesn't matter what the weather is doing outside... $50 not well spent, unfortunately.

Stylist Lucy Tavares at Salon 127 Eastern Ave Gloucester, offering many years of experience and…read morecreativity!Specialties Percision cutting, color , color correction , Formal hair and make up , foiling, balayage, color blocking , so cap extensions , Inca Glow keratin smoothing treatment Formaldehyde free natural organic ingredients. Advanced training in Paul Mitchell color Goldwell Matrix So Color

Great job by Kelsey, going back again ! Very friendly, place…read more was clean and comfortable!

I'd like to give a HUGE shout-out to Meghan and the folks at Styles On Main. I was walking my dog…read morepast their door yesterday (yup, Saturday morning of a holiday weekend!) and realized how long it had been since I had had a hair cut. I poked my head in and asked if there was any chance they could take me at some point that day. Meghan said she could do it right then (even though she was obviously getting ready to leave) so I tethered my dog across the street in the shade and went back over. At some point shortly after I sat down, one of the other stylists looked out the window and noted that my dog was kind of standing in the road (at the limit of her leash) and asked if I wanted her to run over and bring her in. My dog knew exactly where I was and proceeded to race into the salon and make the rounds, visiting all the staff and clientele to get some puppy love (98lb german shepherd puppy love, that is) and then rested right by my chair. Actually, she was probably wondering why they weren't using the Furminator on me... Granted, you can get haircut anywhere, especially in Gloucester. Maybe half of those will give you a GOOD haircut, and who knows how much it will cost you. But to have local business owners who are focused on their craft - whether it's food, hair, whatever - and who have also realized that it's really about customer service is such a joy to find. In case you don't feel like reading this whole review, the bottom line is, if you're looking for a new salon, don't want to pay a ton of money for a good hair cut, and want to be treated kindly and with respect and humor, go see Meghan or one of the other stylists at Styles On Main. I wonder if they do dog grooming...

This place, and specifically Sarah, were recommended by a friend, who'd had it recommended to her…read more I walked in at 9am to friendly faces quick to greet me. After a very brief wait during which I filled out my new client form, Sarah greeted me and off we went. She's friendly and professional, and did a great job with both cut and color. The other stylists nearby were friendly to me as well. I keep emphasizing the friendliness -- I normally don't pay attention to it as I don't go to a salon to make friends, but having read some of the other yelp reviews I thought I'd be walking into Mean Girls central. I'm glad I ignored yelp. I will be going back and highly recommend this place to others.

I first started going to this salon when I was really little and I had such long hair it took 3…read morepeople to comb it out! Sadly, I don't live in the area anymore, but sometimes I still get home and go to get my hair cut there. They're very professional and Dawn makes sure everything is in tip top shape. Stylists are regularly sent to trade shows, courses and other opportunities in New York City and beyond in order to bring back the freshest ideas and best products to the salon. Continuously striving for improvement, Ambiance will give you a relaxing and friendly experience, not to mention a professional, stylish hairstyle!

The reviews on Yelp got me curious: the best haircut ever? You know what? Best ever is an…read moreunderstatement. Sal is an intuitive genius when it comes to making you look good, and he loves what he does. But he's more than that. He wasn't busy when I stopped in, so we talked: food allergies, where to get the best local oysters (I'm not divulging that), how to grill eggplant, hurricane Ida, previous hurricanes, how long summer will last... When a guy carefully deposited a bag of eggplants he had just picked, I knew I was in the presence of a beloved pillar of the community. You'll never find a better man. Oh, and he cut my hair in no time at all and it yes, it's the BEST haircut I've had in 71 years.

Even though it is located on somewhat touristy Main St. in Gloucester, Sal's is the real deal…read more Looks just like the barber shop I used to go to as a kid, oh those many years ago. You don't find this ambience everywhere. Sal is the real deal as well. Quiet and gentle, he makes you feel like you have plenty of time and his full attention, even when other customers are waiting. He is not fussy, but very precise. His cutting is confident and quick. You can tell he has seen it all and knows what to do. The first time he saw me he was able to fix some things that the last barber (another "on location" haircut) had not done so well. In his gentle manner, he told me what to watch for and ask for. After visiting Sal's I met my four sisters in New Hampshire. Even my sisters said it is the best haircut I have had in a long time. Spending as much time away from home as I do, I really appreciate those rare finds- the people and places that make a town special. Sal's is definitely one of those parts of Gloucester.

Great atmosphere for being pampered. I made an appointment within 1 weeks time . Angie did just…read morewhat I wanted . I will be returning.

I was in town on business and I needed to look my best. My friend recommended this salon, so gave…read morethem a call and scheduled my appointment. Emily nailed the look I was going for! She exceed my expectations. Told my husband I may need to fly to Mass every time I needed my Balayage hombre touched up because my stylist back in D.C isn't able to achieve the color transition Emily perfected. Thank you West End. I will be back!!!

I made an appointment here for a blow out (summer '17) while in Gloucester from out of town for a…read morewedding based on the convenient location and good Yelp reviews. The whole experience was a disaster start to finish. They didn't honor my appointment time and had me wait over 30 minutes, did a TERRIBLE job with my hair, and to top it off charged me $40 instead of the $30-35 that was listed on the website at the time. I have normal/fine shoulder-length hair, not thick or course. I've never had such a painful blow out. The stylist burned my ear with the blowdryer, and left multiple round brushes curled (tangled) in my hair (why not use rollers?) and walked away while she took the trash out and started doing the towel laundry for the salon. So bizarre and unprofessional - I've never seen anything like this at a salon. My hair looked flat and frazzled at the end, and I was stressed out because it took way longer than expected and left me with not much time to do my own makeup before the wedding I was attending. If I had had more time, I would have showered at the hotel and redone my blowout myself. Oh, and she waited until the very end of the appointment to mention they were cash only - not sure why she couldn't have mentioned that when I was forced to wait 30 min when I showed up so I could have gone to the ATM them. Maybe they treat locals better here, but if you're in town for a wedding I cannot overemphasize AVOIDING this place at all costs.

Got an updo with Rosalie and loved it. I brought a few possible styles to show her, and she matched…read morethe style with the texture of my hair and did a beautiful job!

This place is fantastic! I always walk out loving my hair! They work with you to get your hair…read morestyle the way you want it. True professionals that work hard to make sure their customers are happy. I highly recommend!

I always get great service and professionalism from Couture Salon. Karen Ruphard does a great job…read morecutting my hair. She always has a way to make you feel comfortable and knows how to make your hair look great!

Laura & Company was recommended to me by a co-worker after I complained about a 45 minute wait at…read moremy usual salon. She even brought in a card, and urged me to go; this was in the summer and I ignored her until another 45 minute wait turned me off for good at the old place. Spur of the moment, I wanted to get 4 to 5 inches taken off. My old hairdresser wouldn't cut that much off; she always said that I wouldn't like it. I called and made an appointment with Nicole. Upon arriving, 15 minutes early (I am always early- I can't help it), I was shocked that she took me right away. The man at the front desk (I can't remember his name- sorry!) and Nicole were awesome. They were so helpful and encouraging. Nicole did such a good job too- I've never gotten so many compliments, and I wish I'd gone with this style years ago! I went early afternoon on a weekday, and they had only a few customers. I did make an appointment, but it was pretty short notice. I would recommend (as with most places) making an appointment if you want to minimize your wait time and ensure that you can actually be worked on that day, but they did tell me that they love walk ins. I'm actually not sure if they take credit cards. I want to say no, but that's something I'm going to inquire about the next time I make an appointment. There are a lot of snooty, over-priced salons in downtown Gloucester. Places that don't value their client's time, and think that they know best about your hair or just don't care enough to help you make a decision. Laura & Company is the complete opposite. The atmosphere was very relaxed, and the people were very down to earth. I can't wait to go back for another hair appointment, and I hope everyone gives the salon a chance!

I got the best haircut, color and highlights with Ally a few weeks ago. She did an amazing job! As…read moreI walked back to my car, two people commented on how great my hair looked. The salon is beautiful and has a very friendly ambiance . I felt like I had been a regular customer for ages. Looking forward to my next appointment!