Getting your hair done professionally is a great act of self-care. Not only do you get to walk out feeling beautiful, renewed, and refreshed – it can be a great experience all around, from start to finish, with the right artist behind the chair! When you walk into the salon, you want to instantly feel at ease, at home, and taken care of, and these Boston hair salons are well known for creating exactly that kind of environment. Whether you’re in need of a creative colorist or want to totally change up your look with a new cut & style, there’s a salon in this roundup that’ll exceed your expectations. (That’s what you deserve, after all!) Check ‘em out below!
Check out some of the best Boston hair salons
Anita Kurl
This one’s for all you curly beauties! It can be so tough to find a stylist who truly understands how to properly cut and care for curls…which is where the experts at Anita Kurl come in. They’re extremely knowledgeable about the best care techniques for every curl pattern and type. And they’re extremely dedicated to helping each client achieve their unique curl goals. Not to mention, salon owner Kandace and her team of stylists are caring, compassionate, and always encouraging clients to embrace their individuality. Check out the Anita Kurl Instagram page to get tons of inspiration for your own creative cut-and-color combo.
Avanti Salon
Avanti is an award-winning Boston hair salon, and home to some of the most talented and experienced stylists in the northeast. They offer a wide range of coloring and styling services, along with treatments such as Olaplex conditioning and Brazilian blowout. The Avanti stylists are also known for their meticulous attention to detail, and their commitment to understanding your exact wants and needs.
Patrice Vinci Salon – Boston
Renowned color specialist Patrice Vinci’s Newbury Street salon has consistently been named one of Boston’s best for well over a decade. Patrice has studied under some of the biggest names in the hair industry, and she’s received a great number local, national, and international accolades throughout her career. Of course, it only makes sense that a hairstylist who’s widely known as one of the best around would bring together a team of equally accomplished and educated hair pros to work alongside her, and that’s exactly what Patrice has done.
Viselli Salon
The stylists at Viselli Salon on Newbury Street understand that an exceptional salon visit is about more than just looking your best. Viselli Salon stands out as an amazing choice for cut and color services thanks to their values of inclusivity, individuality, and sustainability. These stylists are so passionate about what they do, and with many, many years of experience and professional accolades, you can trust that you’ll be in fantastic hands here.
Salon Eva Michelle
Salon Eva Michelle, also located on Newbury Street, has created a totally unique atmosphere with a clean, chic, funky & modern interior. This is the place to go if you’re eager to try out a trendy haircut, while also receiving personalized attention and understanding of your unique hair goals. Salon Eva Michelle offers a range of advanced hair treatments, plus monthly memberships so that you can easily maintain your look.
Salon Eva Michelle was the brainchild of acclaimed hairstylists Eva Mustafai and Michelle Lee, who joined forces to create one of the most unique and cutting-edge salon experiences in all of Boston.
Cynthia K Salon
With 7 internationally trained stylists offering a wide range of services, you can expect nothing less than the best results at Cynthia K Salon. One major factor that sets this salon apart is owner and master colorist Cynthia’s emphasis on organic beauty. She and her team have made it their mission to not only make your hair look spectacular, but also to make it as healthy as it can possibly be.
Cynthia K Salon offers a range of organic treatments and products, and the team has mastered the Oway organic hair color system so that you can enjoy the color of your dreams without harsh chemicals.
Trephin
The two definitions of the word “trephin” listed on the salon’s website are: “A small meeting place to release pressure from the brain,” and “a team dedicated to helping individuals refine their beauty.” Quite fitting for this unique Boston hair salon. The talented, innovative stylists here are on the pulse of the latest and greatest in hair design and holistic wellness. (They also have a reiki master/tarot reader on staff!) The Trephin team will ensure that you are fully taken care of the whole time you’re in the chair, and that you leave feeling renewed and empowered.
Twilight Hair Salon
If you’re after bold, badass creative color services in a cozy, intimate environment, Twilight Hair Salon is the place for you. The stylists here are so friendly, laid-back, and down-to-earth, which makes the experience of getting your hair done all the more relaxing, comfortable, and memorable. Having a go-to hairstylist who is not only talented and professional, but who truly cares about getting to know you on a personal level, can make you feel so at ease. And that’s 100% the goal here.
Lindsay Griffin + Co
If award-winning stylist and fashion icon Lindsay Griffin’s goal was to create an irresistible brand for her high-end Boston salon, she has definitely succeeded. Lindsay Griffin + Co is essentially a lifestyle-centered salon. You’ll step into a bright, welcoming space with hot pink accents (Lindsay’s signature color) and plenty of artistic flair.
Lindsay and her team of stylists specialize not only in creating looks custom-tailored to fit each client’s everyday lifestyle; they also want to make sure you look spectacular on the most important day of your life – your wedding day! Lindsay has been referred to as “Boston’s updo darling,” and her salon is also known as home of the city’s best custom balayage service.
Thinking about updating your look at one of these Boston hair salons?
Get in touch via their website contact form to get the process started and start chatting about your unique hair goals! Many of the salons in this roundup also offer wedding hairstyling services, so if you’re still in need of a Boston wedding hair pro for your big day, be sure to save this post as a resource!
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