Award-winning hairstylist lures city types to quiet Belmont with his renowned coloring and styling services.

(617) 209-3458

84 Leonard St (Route 60)
Belmont, MA 02478 42.3981 -71.175

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www.leonandco.com

Hours:

Tuesday-Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm

Thursday 9am - 7:30pm

Friday 9am - 5:30pm

Saturday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Last updated 4.14.12

What People Are Saying About Leon and Co.

The Owner

Leon and Co.

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Winner of numerous local and international awards, both in Boston and on the international front, Leon & Co. focuses strictly on hair. With over 30 years experience, Leon is recognized internationally as an industry leader. The stylists at Leon & Co. travel around the country and overseas to stay on top of the latest trends. Whether you seek a fresh new cut, custom color, the perfect perm or simply a replenishing hair treatment, Leon & Co. has the expertise to meet all of your needs.

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In Short – The internationally-acclaimed Leon de Magistris has cultivated a loyal clientele, many of whom cross state lines to visit his salon, located in quiet Belmont Center. Leon employs over a dozen stylists, and the salon is committed to offering the latest in styling and coloring services. Clients can take a piece of the salon home with them by purchasing items from "E," Leon's signature line of hair care products.

Editor's Tips

The Extras:
Leon and Co. has been the recipient of various accolades and awards. Check out their web site for a list.
Brands:
Phytolage and Wella are utilized and sold here.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. She explained everything and made me feel so comfortable about the new look and she even made sure I knew exactly what I need to do at home i.e. what products to use and techniques, to look this great everyday.
  2. The owner Leon was pleasant and friendly, there was absolutely no pressure to buy products, the parking was easy and the price was a heck of a lot less than most salons in Boston.
  3. There is parking nearby and it is a pleasant salon.
drinks
0.0% positive
  1. However, I did have a bad experience with the coffee at Leon and Company (gas for days) If you go to Leon and Company go to colleen.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. It's a great place for me to be if I am having a bad day.
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. The highlights are the best I've ever had, can't wait to go back!
service
55.56000232696533% positive
  1. haven't seen him, but I have gone to Colleen twice now and both times was very pleased with the color (partial foil with two different tones) and cuts, as well as her service: she listens, "interprets" well (like many people, I struggle sometimes to fin
  2. The staff is very snobby though my hairstylist is very nice.
  3. would strongly suggest finding a salon where they appreciate your business and treat you well, instead of this POOR customer service.
  4. The owner Leon was pleasant and friendly, there was absolutely no pressure to buy products, the parking was easy and the price was a heck of a lot less than most salons in Boston.
  5. While the stylist was friendly enough, I left with the feeling that I had been a bother, and that she'd sooner be doing someone else's hair.
  6. Not only were the highlights horrible, but the staff was outright rude.
  7. But her bizarre approach to customer service, even allowing for different cultural norms about smiling and small talk, made the whole venture quite unpleasant.
  8. First of all, everyone is so unbelievably friendly and they make you feel as if you've been invited into their living room.
  9. The stylist was rude to the point of making me wish I hadn't come through the door.
value
100.0% positive
  1. The end cut was decent, but not what I would expect for the price.
  2. The owner Leon was pleasant and friendly, there was absolutely no pressure to buy products, the parking was easy and the price was a heck of a lot less than most salons in Boston.
  3. just don't think it's worth it with so many other great places around.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/02/11

Great new experience

by Belmont14312

never been to this salon before today but I will certainly be back I received a beautiful haircut and blow dry from Lia Marie. She listened and gave me one of the best haircuts I have gotten in a long time. Beautiful salon, up beat and knowlagable

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/30/10

Love my Hair, Love my Cut , Love My Style - Sandra

by Pamela22

My hairdresser recently moved away, so I was on the hunt for a new place. A friend suggested to see Sandra at Leon & Co, and I am forever grateful.

I made an appointment to see Sandra and she did an amazing job. I didn't give her much direction but she knew exactly what I wanted and gave me quite possibly the best cut I've ever received. It's been almost a week since she cut my hair, and people at work are still raving about my new do.

She was extremely friendly and attentive. I also loved that she gave me styling tips while she worked. I will be seeing her again next week to do my color.

Tank you Sandra for an incredible salon experience!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/13/10

Newbury in Belmont! I'm totally hooked.

by goldeneyed

Colleen is so incredibly wonderful, I can't say enough good things. She has made me love my cranky curls, and for the first time in my life I have long hair! She is sweet, knowledgeable and gifted!

The salon staff are unfailingly courteous, and the environment is fresh, cool and clean.I look forward so much to my appointments, when I get to sit and enjoy my capuccino and gossip magazine, while Colleen makes my hair shiny and beautiful.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/11/10

Area's Best Salon

by siouxzen

Today Coleen at Leon and Co. provided me with the best salon experience I have ever had! Aside from being genuinely friendly she was obviously knowledgeable about hair styling (her hair looked fantastic), and actually shared that knowledge with me by giving me styling tips that no other hair stylist had ever shared. She cut my hair expertly, and did exactly what I asked for. I have very fine long hair, and she did a great job giving it more volume. The blow dry was phenomenal too. The salon itself was upbeat and light with enjoyable hip music. I'm hooked and looking forward to going back. Just make sure to bring cash for tips, as they do not allow you to charge the tip.

1 Star Rating: Poor

07/02/10

Don't bother going here

by Jane Harrison

Less than 24 hrs. prior to my hair appointment I get a message on my answering machine that they will be closed for July 3rd, the day of my color and cut.. I made the appointment 8 wks. ago and no one called me before this. They claim they left a message before which isn't true because having an important event that evening, I would certainly have re-scheduled; try getting an appt. on a holiday weekend. They made no effect to remedy the situation they created.

Fulya was my colorist there and she is very sweet, professional and does a great job. But Leon, the owner, cut my hair for the first time 2 months ago. What a waste of my time and money. He made absolutely no effort to be pleasant. I sat there like a fool with my hair hanging in my face while he had a frivolous chat on his cell phone. No apologies for making me wait, didn't bother showing me the back of my haircut. I can put up with an arrogant but talented hair stylist. But there's no talent here. Don't bother going here.

  • Pros: Fulya - hair colorist
  • Cons: Arrogrant owner

The Details on Leon and Co.

Place Categories:

  • great end cut
  • best haircut
  • nice charming salon
  • beautiful highlights
  • beautiful natural honey color
  • pleasant owner leon
  • great place
  • worst hair experience
  • pleasant professional
  • great positive customer experience
  • amazing sandra
  • intelligent conversation
  • nice other stylists
  • great insight
  • great service
  • outstanding finished product
  • amazing foil
  • outright rude staff
  • very nice hairstylist
  • dry simple blow
  • talented hamid
  • great colleen
  • beautiful new style
  • great recommendations
  • rude stylist

Message from Leon and Co.

  • Hair cut & style
  • Coloring & Highlights
  • Extensions & oil treatment

Winner of numerous local and international awards, both in Boston and on the international front, Leon & Co. focuses strictly on hair. With over 30 years experience, Leon is recognized internationally as an industry leader. The stylists at Leon & Co. travel around the country and overseas to stay on top of the latest trends. Whether you seek a fresh new cut, custom color, the perfect perm or simply a replenishing hair treatment, Leon & Co. has the expertise to meet all of your needs.

Leon and Co.
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