I honestly don't know where to start other than to say, Mariam at Alexander Salon has a lifelong…read moreclient in me and I am so grateful! I came in with brown/red hair with the goal of achieving a full blonde transformation and Mariam delivered beyond my wildest dreams. When she finally revealed the result, I cried happy tears. Hair health was my number one priority going into this, and that priority was fully shared by Mariam and the entire team. Nothing was rushed, everything was methodical, well thought out, and intentional. Three months later, my hair is genuinely the healthiest it has ever been. Mariam and the team are committed to helping you reach your hair goals no matter how long it takes, and they are genuinely so supportive and encouraging throughout the entire process. She also sent me home with thorough guidance on maintaining my results and continuing to improve my hair health over time. The energy at Alexander Salon is energizing, and so positive. I cannot recommend Mariam enough!!!

This is my fourth time coming to Nader at Alexander Salon, and I keep coming back for a reason. The…read morefirst time, I didn't know exactly what I wanted, but Nader helped determine a cut that suited me while maintaining the length I desired. I received so many compliments on my hair, both for the cut and for how healthy it looked. Every time since, I've asked Nader for the same thing, and he nails it without fail. Once again today, I've been flooded with compliments on my hair. Nader is the best! Friendly, knowledgeable, and very experienced. I cannot recommend him enough.

Zena is truly amazing. I had been searching for someone who could achieve an ashy gray tone to…read moreblend my grays, but no one had been able to lift the brassy orange undertones in my Asian hair with permanent color--until Zena. She not only got it right, she did it beautifully. My first experience with her was wonderful from start to finish. She was patient and attentive, even when I arrived late due to parking, and she kindly took the time to help me find a spot. I'm so grateful for her care and expertise--highly recommend.

I wanted to give 5 stars but I realized when I washed my hair, so much of my hair has been chopped…read moreoff and I paid a lot for this service as I was told to maintain my hair length, it will be $400, but my hair length was not maintained. A lot was chopped. Like an inch or two. If it weren't for that, I would have given 5 stars, but this is a pretty big deal that I was told to keep my hair length, it will be $400 and to chop it off it will be about $300 but my hair was chopped and I still managed to pay $400. Another thing is I didn't like the way my ends were trimmed. Yes the color is very nice though. Sam did my hair and he did a really good job. I want to give 5 stars but I also felt misled simply because a good chunk of my length was lost from this and it was not worth the price paid for. It does not sit well with me. The reason I gave 3 stars instead of 4 was because the way my ends were cut were chopped off. They weren't trimmed. They were just chopped off. That'd be okay if I weren't charged $400. $400 charge was to maintain my length, but wasn't. UPDATE: Edited mine to 4 stars because I really do love the color. Sam did an amazing job with my color. Hopefully I can get my ends fixed though! After washing my hair, my color still comes out beautiful. Photo is posted.

Came in for a haircut with Geraldine and left happy as a clam! All the staff was so kind and the…read moresalon was super busy even on a Tuesday which is a great sign for me. Very clean space so it was a relaxing environment. Always appreciate being offered drinks as well. I actually didn't take any pictures of my hair before or after but got a long layer face frame + curtain bangs and have no complaints.

Susan, Jen and her team are truly phenomenal. My daughter and I both have very long hair, and we…read moreare extremely picky--so finding someone we trust is not easy. From start to finish, the experience was exceptional. Susan and her team took such great care with everything: the shampoo, the cut, and the styling were all done beautifully and with real expertise. They listened carefully, worked efficiently, and never made us feel rushed or high maintenance, and I know one of us is! The results were flawless. Beyond their skill, what really stood out was their kindness and generosity. Everyone was warm, professional, and genuinely welcoming and caring, which made the entire visit such a pleasure. If you're looking for a salon that combines talent, efficiency, and outstanding customer care--especially if you have long hair and high standards--this is absolutely the place. We couldn't be happier and will definitely be returning! J&G

Kelly always does such a good job. I asked for lower maintenance balayage so I could only come in 2…read moretimes a year and she gave me exactly that without compromising on quality. She does a really good job at listening to what you want and delivering exactly that but making it look better than you had imagined.

I've been looking for a hair place since moving to the Boston area (it's so hard to find someone to…read moretrust with your hair)! But let me tell you, I FOUND IT! Kelly did an amazing job on my hair cut! She took the time to explain the products she was using and why, listened to the look I wanted as well as offered her opinion/advice! Coming back!

I've been here about 5 times, and since my initial haircut the service has steadily declined with…read moreeach visit. I had to come back the last time so Candice could fix my cut, clearly annoyed, and left me with a choppy bang-like piece that I ended up fixing elsewhere. Then this last visit I showed her a photo of what I wanted - a very blunt shoulder length bob. Pretty simple. I was there 20 minutes tops and wasn't shown the back with a mirror, and when I got home and looked with my own mirror, I found the cut was uneven, angled, and longer at the front. Sure it looked nice after being blow dried, and I typically play around with my hair afterwards to to be sure the cut flows nicely, but I felt uncomfortably rushed with her standing at the register waiting for me. The floor should also be swept between each client. That was definitely my last visit there.

I just went to Deep Blue Studio for the first time. Kali is new to the salon (but not the…read morebusiness), I loved everything about the experience. Kali listened, asked questions, and was understanding -I ended up with a great cut (I often leave a salon disappointed). I'm looking forward to my next appointment!

I was in the city on a whim and finally decided to go for the perm I'd been wanting, so I called…read moreBeautiful Cuts after checking out their website, reviews and Instagram page. I called to make a last minute appointment and Dana graciously invited me to come in so she could assess my hair and recommend the best option for my thick, straight Japanese hair. I was looking for volume with defined curls, and she suggested an airwave perm, which ended up being the perfect choice. I was given a wonderful shampoo and conditioning by a kind employee. Following the wash, Dana gave me a quick trim to add some layers and remove bulk from my one-length cut, and then really got to work. About 2.5 hours later, I walked out of the salon with beautiful, bouncy curls that looked just like the reference photos I brought in. Even better, I was told the perm should last about a year with proper care, which makes it totally worth it. I was also provided some fantastic Japanese hair serum, which was so kind and appreciated! The entire team was attentive, kind, professional, and made the experience so enjoyable. I highly recommend Beautiful Cuts and will absolutely be back!

booked an appointment for 6:30 pm. payed for an uber to get there only to realize it's closed…read more called the owner and she didn't really care that she agreed to book me on a "vacation day." i asked her why she even let me make the appointment when they're closed and she didn't have any answer. won't be back

Not in Allston anymore!…read more I went here to donate my hair. Emily did a great job! She's really cool and since I usually don't go to hair salons, I might consider my next hair cut here.

I was looking for a dramatic change to my hairstyle and didn't want to go to a random hair salon…read morewhere it could have easily messed up. I know Amber K ( the other reviewer) and asked her where she got her hair done because it does look super nice and she suggested Biyoshi after researching herself the best places to go. I went in with an appointment when it was opened and it does get busy fast so even though they do welcome walk-ins, I suggest making an appointment or calling ahead. With the hair style I had in mind, Andrea went at it and after cutting about ~10 inches off it looked amazing. I feel like a new person and am totally in love. Thanks Biyoshi!

I've been looking for a good hair salon to get my hair cut from since I moved to Boston 5 years…read moreago... and this is the first time I've been genuinely satisfied with the haircut! And the price was very reasonable - $65 which includes a complimentary hair wash, cut, and styling. My stylist's name was Shuper and he did a great job! I told him I just wanted a trim with some layers and he did exactly that.

Decided to try a new place and like the way my hair was cut. Not sure the salon experience is…read morenecessary for the type of haircut I get, but definitely a step up from barbershops I have been going to. A bit on the expensive side. Staff was friendly. They washed my hair twice, which has never happened. Overall good experience.

I came to this salon for a color correction because they had olaplex available for the lightening…read moreprocess. I previously had single-process dark brown color applied to my natural hair at a salon, which I let wash out to a medium brown. I asked to go back to my natural color, to match my roots, slightly ashy dark blonde. I was looking to go from a level 6 to a level 8. My experience in the salon was good. My stylist was really personable, and seemed knowledgeable. I did everything recommended including a separate consultation beforehand. The issue was that, for some reason, the stylist had a harder time than expected lifting my hair. What was apparently supposed to be a single process with bleach turned into multiple, and my hair was not much lighter/extremely brassy. The stylist eventually gave up and threw toner in my hair, leaving my roots cool brown and my lengths/ends orangey-red colored. It looked absolutely horrible--I tried to tell myself it looked okay, even if it wasn't what I asked for, but it was god-awful. I tried hard to figure out how to discuss this with the kind stylist. Things completely fell apart at this point. The stylist was smiling and trying to convince me how good it looked, and even said "You'll be back by summer to go blonde!" ...this was really upsetting to hear, as I had come there and was paying a not-insignificant amount of money to do just that. When I went to pay, I was asked to pay close to double the agreed-upon consultation price because, I guess, the additional bleaching wasn't included in the price I was quoted. This wasn't discussed when the initial bleach process didn't reach the intended result, only when it came time to pay. I wasn't able to speak up about how terrible the result was when I had to argue just to pay the price that was set at the consultation. I left the salon in tears for the first time in my life and had to wait for a ride so that I didn't cause a scene crying on the T. It looked much worse. I looked much worse, honestly. I called back multiple times during business hours to ask if they would be willing to re-evaluate their work and discuss fixing it so it would at least be presentable, but no one answered. When I finally got someone on the phone, they completely shut me down and offered no resolution. Not even to dye over it with a dark color, or something. They stood by their stylist's skill and essentially called me a liar. I ended up having to fix it myself. I would not recommend this place or ever come back. I have attached a photo, you can see the difference in the roots vs the lightened hair. I added a photo of my appointment confirmations since the salon responded again saying I didn't come here.

Ambiance: Everyone had calming and positive vibes. They…read moreimmediately offered water or tea to drink, a coat rack to hang ur hoodies and other stuff on, and it was fairly warm, which is great considering the chilly weather. The decor is simple and yet fun with knick knacks or trinkets in small spaces and yet a vintage yet modern decor theme. Everyone was very friendly and even partook in open positive and funny conversations, which lightened up the space and made it welcoming. Quality & Service: I had my first appointment here with Lauren - I was beyond nervous with dry scalp, dead ends, and having had bad experiences in the past but she was so kind, gentle, and open to conversation (or not if you're more quiet like me) as well as was awesome with giving tips and tricks. It took me less than an hour for an evaluation of how/where my hair is at plus wash and cut. They worked with my budget in terms of being able to take off the blow dry portion to reduce the cost but still use a towel to scrunch the excess water out (since it's winter out an all) which was very considerate of her. Every step was asked for approval before and / or information on why she was taking certain steps would be given in advance, like if I needed the deep conditioner or whatnot, which I appreciated. I had trouble since I forgot my card but was able to pay via venmo and cash I had on hand- I was grateful they had a quick work around. Additional perks: Usually open after 5, quite a few stylists for your needs, whether a simple cut or cute and extreme coloring and styling. I will definitely be returning and have already made a follow-up appointment. Knowing how expensive and questionable local cuts can be in the area as a student with a budget and limited time, this place is worth every penny and minute!

Great haircut for a family wedding. Flexibility to cut hair for the whole family. Location is…read moreexcellent because of places to park.

Such a pleasure to discover LOFT68 and meet Wendi. The salon is a gem in the heart of Brookline…read moreVillage. Wendi went out of her way to help me with an urgent appointment. She is friendly, cheerful, fun to talk to, and professional. Not to mention that the result (a pixie cut) is simply gorgeous. Highly recommend.