02/13/09

5 Stars - Would rate higher if I could

by denizkalay

I have been John Williams client since over 8 years now. When he was still working in Boston, I literally followed him from Salon to Salon. At this point, there is no one else I would allow to touch. Not only does he care about you as your client but he cares about your hair and will not give you a cut or treat your hair with color that will not suit your hair or face. I have long, thick, slightly wavy hair. 8 years ago my hair was completely fried from color and looked absolutely lifeless. Not only has he nursed my hair back to health and let me still be a blonde while I have naturally dark brown hair but he also cuts my hair in a way that allows me to manage it. He thins it out and applies layers that allows me to keep my hair very long and it still looks that I have a lot of volume. So I have absolutely no problem of trekking from Boston to Salem every 4-6 weeks to see him. All of his employees are fun, courteous, and absolute professionals. The entire experience is just a joy ride.

• Pros: Parking, Service, Value for Price
• Cons: None

12/31/08

curly girls need apply

by camilleoscar

i was thrilled when i found this 'newbury st' like salon so close to home. the 'curly hair lesson' and cut from john was very valuable and i could take the techniques and products home and make them work!

07/02/08

Very Pricey!

by totheharbormaster

Well, I didn't actually go there. I wanted a trim - ends cut, bangs trimmed -- growing out my hair, so just needed a good trim and polish. When i made the appointment the receptionist told me it was $75 for the first haircut ($65 thereafter). Yikes! I'm a young student, and don't get wrong - i don't like to cheap out when it comes to a getting my haircut - you often get what you pay for. But, i couldn't really see paying $75 plus a tip for a trim. It's not like i was going in for a makeover, or anything else at all. Just a trim. So, i guess i won't know what the fuss is about until they can offer their services at a more reasonable rate.

• Pros: Good reviews
• Cons: Expensive