I just switched salons after six years of going to someone in the city. So happy I chose this salon! I got a full highlight - and Marie did an amazing job with my color - I have blonde hair and I'm very specific with my color- and it was exactly what I wanted. She also did a great glaze which made my hair shinny even weeks later. I highly suggest this salon- and especially Marie if you are looking for a great color! read more

Really amazing service by Enzo. The clientele is interesting and I enjoyed the haircut and the conversation.

Salon Massimo has a beautiful crew of skilled, talented and personable hair stylists! I love Bella who has colored my hair for years and does my eyebrows perfectly!!! I receive constant compliments on my brows and hair. My teenage daughter will ONLY let Bella do her hair and recently let Bella give her highlights for the first time ever !! My teenage son will ONLY go to Massimo for haircuts!! They won't go anywhere else but Salon Massimo . Also, if Bella isn't free, I am more than 100% comfortable and confident to go with any other stylist. So yes, I travel from Old Saybrook Connecticut to Branford to have our hair done. It's soooooo worth it. Rebecca Freeburg read more

I had the best experience at Salon Massimo yesterday. Totally pampered from Tina who shampooed my hair, Bailey who shampooed and blew out my hair to Massimo who made my hair look as natural as it did in high school before I ever did anything to my hair 30 years ago. The owners, reception and Barb were awesome. Very highly recommended. read more

Love salon Massimo! I've been going there for years. Maria is the best but I've also seen a few of the other girls. I always walk out with exactly what I am looking for and am always very happy with my hair! read more

The staff is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. Barb saved my hair from over damage about 2 years ago and I've been going back ever since. Love the products, people and service. read more

The only place I trust. True professionals in their field. If you are looking for quality (good haircut, highlights, color, etc.), this is the place. Although you get what you pay for -- they are on the pricier side. read more

I love this place! I have been searching for a good salon and good stylist for over a year since my stylist took off. Massimo spent the time with me that I needed to feel comfortable in choosing his salon. He assure me my hair would look good and though had suggestions didn't push any which way. He gave me the option to choose after his suggestions. Amazing stylist and I would send ANYONE to his salon. He is DEF my new stylist read more

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The staff at Salon Massimo have been nothing but welcoming and can make your hair dreams come true. I have been getting my hair done here for 7+ years! read more

I absolutely loved my experience at Salon Massimo, and specifically with Kira. Myself, my sister, and my mother all had our hair and make-up done on my wedding day in September. Kira did both my hair and make-up for my trial and day of. She was incredible, such a talented stylist and make-up artist. My hair and make-up were exactly what I had hoped for, and my sister and mother also loved their hair and make-up. This Salon is the whole package, everyone is so friendly, with really positive energy, and they even had mimosas for us. Such a wonderful start to a perfect day! read more

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So just to be clear I, shaved bald for many years, did not have any direct service at the salon. My Fiancé however did and let me say I have no idea how much it cost but I would have paid 10 times as much for the look on her face when our son and I came to pick her up. She walked across the street like a model and had a glow around her as if she was the center of a renaissance painting. They made her feel special and more importantly she saw herself the way I see her everyday as the most beautiful woman in the world. read more

I have been to many salons over the years and Salon Massimo is the best! I have been going for 10 years and now I bring my child there too. The staff are warm and very accommodating. Prices are reasonable for good quality. Highly recommend for women, men and children! read more

I left my hair dresser of fifteen years and have been trying for the past two to find a new one. And I'm so happy I don't have to look anymore. I originally ran into this little gem of a salon for my sister in laws wedding up dos. And everyone was very pleasant. So I decided to give this place a go for a haircut, since my hair is literally split at the bottom. I walked in on a Saturday afternoon around 1pm to make a future appointment and she said jazmin could take me right then. They close at 3 on Saturdays. Jazmin was really friendly and asked me what I wanted and then she added some things and kept asking me how I felt about it. (I'm so weird about cutting my hair) and I thought that was great. She was really kind and asked questions - but not annoying like I feel like some hairdressers are. Another thing to note was that I was the only customer she was working on! Believe it or not, most hairdressers fit in my cut around other coloring or foiling. And even tho she knew I colored my hair by myself, she didn't try to upsell me her color or anything. She went through all the products she used and why and why she liked them. She did a blow out and I was on my way in an hour - amazing! Ask for Jazmin! The hair cuts are very reasonably priced at $55....my original hairdresser got up to 75.00!!!! read more

Salon Massimo is really a gem! I got a haircut today (done by Massimo himself) and I was so impressed with the level of service. I was welcomed with a smile and offered a beverage. Massimo took time to ask me what I was looking for, then give his honest professional (and very polite) opinion. I was also given step-by-step instructions on how to easily maintain the salon-quality styling I had just received. The salon is very clean and modern, but not at all stuffy. The staff is welcoming and Massimo seemed like a genuinely nice guy. They seem to have struck the perfect balance of elegant professionalism with a comfortable kindness. I will most definitely be going back. read more

I went here over a year ago...and my hair still isn't right. They were very lovely people and the salon was nice looking, they got me in for an appointment right away. The lady who cut my hair used a razor scissor and damaged my hair so badly. Initially it was a cute cut...but after a month my hair was more frizzy and actually splitting up the whole hair shaft. I eventually got a cut from another salon and the hairdresser told me the damage was due to the razor. I realize she probably didn't intend to damage by hair but still. No offense salon Massimo but stick to what you know. read more

Danielle didn't just cut my hair. She gave me the full hairstyle experience. It was my first time at the salon and they made me feel like I had been coming for there years! I brought in a reference photo and she worked with me to figure out how to best adapt it to my hair and made it work for me. The entire time she explained the best products to use, how to maintain the cut and offered coloring advice (already booked my next appointment!) She also took the time to show me several different looks I could achieve with the style, from low-maintenance casual to full curls for a night out. You can tell that she genuinely cares about educating her clients about the style's upkeep, which I totally appreciate! Most importantly: I love my haircut and can't wait to come back! (This is coming from a broke, 20-something who usually goes years without a professional cut and style. I just was never able to justify the expense. So, that's a pretty big deal.) The salon itself is nice and clean, and in a great spot right in the center of Branford with lots of parking. Everyone there was super nice, especially Cara at the front desk - she even made me coffee even though it was 7 at night! Plus, they have an excellent referral program. A friend of mine who goes frequently referred me to the salon and we both end up getting a discount. A typical cut starts at $55, but with the referral I paid a very reasonable $34. The discount gave me incentive to try out the salon, and after such a pleasant and positive experience, I would be happy to pay the full price for future visits. read more

This is a great salon. Professional, friendly, and down to earth. They understand that people are busy and give great hair cuts that will last a long time (especially helpful during those busy times when you can't find the time!). read more

My son's wedding was in Branford and we wanted to get hair and makeup done before the event. We were not familiar with the area but found this salon online. They were great! They listened to what we were looking for and got it right! read more

Had the owner himself cut my hair and it was the worst hair cut I ever received. He chopped it on the top and I had to wait a year for it to grow out properly. They also always try to sell you some high prices hair product. Too jersey shore for me. read more

I got my hair cut today at Salon Massimo. It was my first time there, and I couldn't have been happier! Massimo gave me a great cut with pretty layers, he got rid of my dead ends without taking off too much length. Jasmine styled my hair afterwards, she showed me different techniques to blow dry my hair or curl it, walking me through each step. I highly recommend Massimo or Jasmine, both were so kind, talented and knowledgeable. read more

I've been to at LEAST 4 different salons in the past two years searching for someone that knows how to highlight/lowlight my hair properly! I've paid top dollar each time ($250 - $300) only to walk out of each salon disappointed! That all changed yesterday when I visited Salon Massimo and had Massimo himself color my hair! Not only did he take the time to LISTEN to what I wanted, he also managed to give me the exact color highlights/lowlights I've been trying to achieve for almost 2 years now! Not only that but I also got an awesome cut! The salon itself is clean and beautifully decorated and his staff is friendly and welcoming! I felt right at home on my very first visit! I've finally found the stylist and salon I will continue to go back to over and over! The prices are comparable to what I was paying at other salons....the only difference is, this time I FINALLY got what I paid for!!! I HIGHLY recommend giving Salon Massimo a try! read more

My teenage daughter was quoted $140 for her foil, then proceeded to burn her hair so badly that the employee screamed for her to get to the sink NOW ! She tried to correct the mistake, then charged her an extra $160! Her hair fell out by the fistful! The owner promised a refund at first, and when it never arrived, I called and he told me to go f*&k myself! read more

I went to Debbie at Salon Massimo on the recommendation of a friend. My friend is a very tough customer and I figured if she spoke so highly of Debbie she must be good. My friend was right. Debbie is amazing. I've never been one to experiment with color, only some highlights, but Debbie and I have had some fun over the past few years with color! No matter what she does it always looks good. Her highlights are always straight and even and her cuts make my flat, straight hair actually bounce. Ever since I started going to Debbie I get TONS of compliments on my hair. The only downside is that it's expensive. But they say you get what you pay for and having great hair is worth it! read more

Massimo has been cutting my hair since I moved to the area from CA about a year ago. In this period of time he has returned it to health (it was shot from overprocessing) and it has never looked better. The color is the best it's been in years, the cut is perfect for me, and my hair actually shines. No small feat. He definitely takes great care and pride in his work - fabulous. read more

Best salon I have ever been to. Great stylist, great people, fair prices. Every person in there seems to have the work ethic that a great business needs. I would trust anyone of them with my hair. read more