C.E.L. Hair

I found Christine when I was looking for a balayage colorist in Boston and I am so happy that I did, she truly works magic with hair. This review is long overdue as I have now been to Christine multiple times over the past year. From my very first appointment I knew that I had found someone to treasure. She takes the time to really analyze and plan exactly how you want your hair to turn out, and then she exceeds your expectations. I am naturally a dark brunette and she has taken me both lighter with beautiful balayage, which I loved, and then back to dark (most recently) which I also love. I think it is important to remind people reading these reviews that yes, you need Christine to do your hair, but also remember that she is only one person and you may have to wait a little longer than you would like for your first appointment. Trust me, it is beyond worth the wait. Christine is an amazing person inside and out, she genuinely cares not just about your hair but also about you as a person. I look forward to every appointment I have as well as the added «hair-​apy» :) Thank you for always being the best xo

Favorite stylist EVER. My hair can be pretty difficult to work with as it is very thick, but Christine was amazing. She gave me a lot of tips on how to deal with the texture. The price is more than I usually like to spend on my hair, but it is really 100% worth it. She is very sweet, extremely knowledgeable and just so talented! I got balayage and a trim — the color is fantastic and she added a lot of layers/​thinned out my hair to take away some of the weight. I love it!

Christine is a very talented and professional stylist! Her work is amazing and she is truly a visionary. I went to Christine for balayage highlights and I have never been this happy with my hair! I won’t go anywhere else for a cut and color. You will leave her chair feeling like a bombshell!

Christine’s positive attitude and experienced background will make you feel like a million bucks when you leave the salon. I was so happy with my balayage and shoulder-​length haircut! I have dense curly hair, and I never thought that I could pull off this look, but the haircut that Christine gave me, along with her reassurance, made me feel that I could definitely rock this style! I highly recommend Christine, especially if you’re looking for a new way of reinventing your look!

Christine is truly an expert when it comes to color and cutting hair, I love coming here. I would highly recommend C.E.L. to all of my friends and family!

Christine is a balayage expert and my hair looks great even 6 months after color. I am so impressed with how the balayage has grown out. I found Christine through Unilocal and decided to make an appointment because of all the rave reviews. If you’re looking for Victoria’s Secret model hair definitely visit Christine! Expect to pay somewhere around $ 200, in terms of hair services you generally pay for the city and $ 200 isn’t outrageous for Boston.

Christine is an expert at balayage and is really dedicated to her craft and making sure you’re satisfied with your new look. We had a thorough discussion of the look I wanted and she really listened. It was my first time doing balayage but Christine made me feel at ease. I was amazed by the results, too. It was exactly what I wanted and so beautiful. The balayage was subtle yet gorgeous, very much like a painting. Christine is a true artist and I highly recommend her to anyone that wants quality color and/​or a cut. I will definitely come back!

Christine is a hair GODDESS.
I cannot praise her enough for transforming my hair into exactly what I wanted. She nailed it on the first time after I had gone to her unhappy after a bad color experience elsewhere. She is personable, warm, and inviting. Her Balayage technique is great, and she really takes time to determine what is best for the hair, especially in regards to proper color tone and avoiding damage as well. I cannot recommend her enough. I am very picky about hair and was worried after the move back from CA that I wouldn’t find someone as good as I had there, but I was wrong-​Christine is the best! You HAVE to go to her! Also, my blowout has lasted me the last 4 days and it looks like I went this morning, added bonus. :) THANK YOU CHRISTINE! My next appointment is already made.

Wow, wow, wow… Christine is truly gifted. I’ve had quite a few bad hair experiences & a handful of meh colors. The color Christine gave me is really beautiful. Even though my Armenian roots are really dark & usually pull orange/brassy…you’d never know it.
My haircut is also amazing. It’s really hard to find someone that can cut my in between, weird wavy hair. Christine knew exactly what to do. She spent a lot of time really analyzing & studying my hair & talking to me to really understand it. She asked questions, offered advice.
So happy that I don’t have to cringe thinking about getting my hair colored/​cut or read countless Unilocal reviews over & over again. She’s also really cool & easy to talk to. Thank you Christine!

One word: INCREDIBLE!
Christine is the first hairstylist I’ve found in Boston that really, REALLY knows her stuff. (My search took me to places like Bradley & Diegel, Joi and Lindsay Griffin)
I’ve been looking for balayage for-​ever. You’d think it’d be pretty simple, it seems like a pretty popular technique in the hair world these days. UHM — no. Such a mistake! Christine is incredibly well-​trained, listened to exactly what I wanted and…
OH MY GOSH! I love, love, LOVE my new color — and she also gave me the best blowout of my life!
Girls — if you’re looking for a new stylist… look no further. She is IT!

I LOVE C.E.L. Hair
Not only has Christine transformed my hair into the best it’s ever looked in my whole life, she has also made it the most healthy it’s been, and the blondest it’s been. in a LONG time. How is that possible you ask? Well. I’m not really sure. but Christine works hair magic! I recently moved to NYC from Boston and travel back monthly to see Christine. Her balayage is always toned to the perfect hue and looks just like I have asked for– I always bring pictures, she imitates them. Her cuts are precise, she never ever takes off to much which is important, and her blow outs– the best I’ve ever had– NYC to LA. Do yourself a favor and book with Christine ASAP.
PS Christine also does beautiful hair extensions. I had them installed this past summer. They lasted around 8 weeks, and caused 0 damage to my hair. Will getting these back again for my wedding next fall :).

I’m originally from NYC and after moving to Boston in 2011 and trying just about every colorist in the city, I realized there was no hope and started traveling back to NY every few months for my color and cuts. And then, miraculously, I found Christine. Not only is she incredible with color, she is also incredible with cuts and blowouts — the trifecta! All in one! In the comfort of your home! Even better, Christine is a kickass entrepreneur who is building her freelance business and will no doubt be impossible to book soon, so get in while you still can. Perhaps best of all, Christine is a delight and will inevitably become a friend. I can’t say enough. Check out her Instagram account too, it give you a great idea of the fabulous person she is and the incredible work she does!

Christine is the BEST! She works hair magic. I was an all over bleached blonde with damaged ends who wanted a more natural look a la balayage. She transformed my hair in one session and I absolutely love it!!! She really listens to you and helps you decide on the best cut and color and it always turns out amazing. I discovered her on Unilocal after moving to Boston from California and thank god I did. Christine always knows what’s hot and fresh and that is super important with a hairstylist — knowing what’s in! She truly cares about each and every client and it shows through her work. I highly recommend Christine and I would travel the 3,000 miles to have her still do my hair!

Christine is the goddess of hair!!! I don’t trust many people with my hair but she didn’t let me down. She’s absolutely the best in Boston! Her balayage is pure art. The girl understands hair like no one else. My color, cut and style have been the best since going to her! I love her blowouts just for a night out and they always last a couple days. By far the best stylist ever!

Balayage is the best thing I have had done to my hair and Christine is a hair god ! Since graduating and moving back to Boston from north Carolina I haven’t been able to find a good hairdresser (my old one moved!). I swear my hair could of been on bravos new tv show botched. It was brittle and the highlights never seemed to come out the right color or placed properly. No I did not go to some cheap places in the past; im talking some of Boston’s better salons that cost a pretty penny. With that said I’ve been hesitant to go anywhere else and almost box dyed my hair brown to avoid trying somewhere new again. Luckily I stumbled across cel hair on the internet while googling balayage. I read all of the reviews and thought I’d take a leap of faith and set up an appointment. I could not be happier I did. Christine is extremely pleasant and easy to talk to. She’s very professional but is also someone you would want to grab dinner and drinks with (aka not uptight/​stuck up like some hairdressers I’ve come across in the city, but also not overly talkative/​personal either… i know you’ve all had that experience where you want to scream shutup at the person hah).
. Christine assured me she knew what she was doing and showed me some of her work; which one of the girls hair came out looking just like Gisele ! In fact If it weren’t for the fact that it was taken in the chair i was in and on her iPhone i probably would of thought it was a picture take off line because it looked hat incredible. Then again maybe it was her since she does live in the are but who knows. Christine told me about her educational background and where she worked and studied master stylists (very impressive resume !!)
Anyways back to ny hair. It came out AMAZING AND HEALTHY!!! something i haven’t seen in over a year. The color is perfect and compliments my skin tone well. The conditioning treatment and cut was exactly what i needed. I no longer look like I have brittle hair. In fact ny hair even looks full which is very hard for me to achieve as my hair is straight and lifeless. The best part of all was the blowout. It looked so good that I had to buy a shower cap so i could rinse after the gym without ruining my hair so i could go to work with it looking perfect he next day. Even my boss was amazed who a yuppie new yorker who is hard to please. If you’re new to the area or just in search of a new hairdresser definitely go here ! You won’t regret it Christine us worth every penny you’ll spend !!

Christine is a balayage master! Will post another #celfie here. I continually receive compliments on my hair, and most of them, days after I’ve even washed it. I am so so happy with how every cut turns out! THANKS CHRISTINE!

Okay, I’m guilty. I’ve delayed writing my review for Christine because she’s one of those awesome stylists that only you want to know about… because SHE’S THAT AWESOME!
I got balayage all over 2 months ago and I am still in LOVE with my hair! Where should I start? I don’t even know. I get compliments on my hair all the time and my professors were asking me if my hair was real during graduation because it literally looked like it was out of a magazine or something. Yay!
Just know that she’s the best hair magician that I’ve ever met and I don’t think I could ever go to someone else. She’s super friendly and easy to talk to as well! She books 2 – 3 weeks out in advance so do plan accordingly if you have an event to go to and whatnot!

Christine did my hair (and all my girls) for my entire wedding weekend almost two years ago in Manhattan Beach, CA. I was an out of town bride and very nervous about finding someone who I could trust to do an amazing job for the most important time in my life! She came highly recommended by my wedding coordinator and I know exactly why. She is not only the most personably and friendly human being, but she is also very professional and will go out of her way to make you look and feel amazing. She was an integral part to my weekend and I don’t know what I would have done without her! She also recommended a makeup artist through her connections in the industry and it was a perfect fit. Basically, I wish I lived in Boston now so I could become a regular client of hers. She is a hair guru and you will not leave disappointed– you will leave absolutely fabulous!

I am very picky about my hair cuts because I like my hair long. I usually don’t do layers because it looks like it is cut into a V shape and I don’t like that. I met Christine at a wedding and she was styling our hair for the wedding. I instantly fell in love with the style and she told me that she also cuts hair. I made an appointment with her for the following week and keep coming back! She really has a passion and love of hair and knows what she is doing. I like to just wash and go and she was able to achieve that look with a great cut that I love so much. I recommend her to as many people as I can and am always getting compliments! She really is the best.

Thank you Christine for such an amazing hair cut and color! Christine is absolutely amazing at what she does… Christine has done a couple of my friends hair and after seeing her work, I need to her to fix a Ombré that had taken a turn for the worse! She came to my house and worked her magic on me and I have gotten a million compliments!
Thank you again Christine for being so accommodating and doing such a wonderful job!