Salon D’Emilio

I had a fantastic experience at this salon. I was in Boston for just a few days, and desperately needed a haircut. I saw the good online reviews, and called — fingers crossed — for an appointment. They took me in right away… i think because someone gave up her lunch break! I feel terrible that I forget the name of the wonderful stylist that I had… She had another career, but worked part time at the salon because hair styling is her true passion! Well, it showed! She made a pretty big change, taking me from about a shoulder length «bob» to a shorter style, and I love it! It’s a great cut, plus the women there were all so nice! Highly recommended!

It was my first time and I’m already a fan of this place. I had a haircut appointment with Caleb. Caleb is extremely talented, friendly, personable and professional. I will def return for another hair cut with him!

GO SEE AMANDA!!! She is a hidden gem in a small North End salon. Amanda’s cutting skills are out of of this world. I wanted a pretty dramatic haircut (cutting about 5 – 6 inches off) after my wedding. First, Amanda cuts it dry, washes it, then goes over any pieces to be cut when it is wet. She used different scissors on different sections of my hair so it would fall correctly. I went from have very long straight hair to a long angled bob with layers. She explained what hair products and hairbrush to use on my new haircut. She even taught me how to blowdry it so I would get volume and body. I am in love my new cut and I won’t be seeing anyone else to take care of my hair except Amanda!!! She is so friendly and easy to talk to. I plan on getting my highlights and Keratin through Amanda in the near future!!! Serioulsy, go see Amanda!!!

I am reviewing their waxing services. I recently went to get a Brazilian because I saw that on Mondays they had a special for $ 35. What I ended up with was an infected hair follicle that I am now on antibiotics for.
I knew that the waxing services were kind of sketchy when I went there — I was sitting on a beach towel, did they wash it after each customer? They used all strip wax, when they should have been using at least some hard wax. However, it was the way it was done that made me know it was going to be a «bad wax» — I’ve been getting them for over 10 years. But what I didn’t expect was that weekend to develop what I thought was an ingrown hair and after found out was an infected hair follicle (folliculitis) that was so infected I needed antibiotics. The fact that it was warm weather and I exercise a lot didn’t help the condition, but it undoubtedly happened because bacteria got into my hair follicle during the wax.
I don’t mean to say this is a bad salon. If they upgrade their waxing room (and make sure it’s sanitized) and have the waxer go through proper Brazilian bikini wax training (not her friend who showed her how as she said) they should be able to solve the problem. I am really writing this review so this painful and inconvenient experience doesn’t happen to anyone else.

This review is based on my hair stylist Caleb, although everyone who works in this establishment appears to be professional, nice, and very talented. I am actually planning on going to Amanda for extensions at some point (hopefully soon!)
I have been to Caleb twice, once for high lites and the last time for a drastic color change. Both times I also received a hair cut and have been nothing but thrilled with the results.
This past visit I wanted to make a change from my blond to a very dark brown for fall. Most stylists I have had have tried to talk me out of going so dark, but Caleb listened to what I wanted and I am so glad he did! I brought in a sample of what color brown I wanted and he matched it to perfection. I loved the results of going darker. He is very detail oriented, takes his time and really makes you feel beautiful. He also cuts hair once it is dry, I am so much happier with this type of cut. It comes out evenly and you get exactly the length you want.
Finally a note on the highlites I received last spring… he gets right to the root and is conscious of how the highltes will look when your hair is pulled back. Many times I have gone to pull my hair back only to see 2 inches of dark roots ughh! Not with Caleb, again he is very detail oriented and it shows especially when receiving highlites
Prices are affordable considering it is Boston. I occasionally get my hair done back in the suburbs of NY and I don’t pay a LOT more to get it done here.

I went here recently and had my hair cut by Caleb. He was wonderful. Took his time, listened to what I wanted, made suggestions but didn’t take risks. The price was great for the time and attention you get. Will definitely be coming back for good!

Amanda is amazing — a genius when it comes to cutting and styling curly hair. She listens to you and is also just so knowledgable about hair, so the end product is perfection. I won’t trust anyone else! Amanda is the best!
The whole salon is very clean and hospitable. I am glad I followed Amanda here!

When my amazing hairstylist, Amanda Andella, switched salons I, of course, did too! Amanda is amazing! She gives the best cuts, color and can even manage my crazy curls. I trust her to take my somewhat vague requests and turn them into something beautiful, consistently.
As for the salon itself, it is a great environment with friendly and hospitable people. The salon is very clean and sunny. These things all make for a great overall experience.

I followed my favorite stylist here after she recently moved from Salon 26 in the North End. This salon is so bright and cheery, and of course I love my haircut as always. Ask for Amanda Andella — you’ll love the cut or color!

Waxes are a bit pricey but still inexpensive, quick, and clean. I wouldn’t chance going anywhere else!

I’ve been going here for 5 – 6 years now — great place. Benny’s awesome. He’s the only person to cut my hair that my girlfriend likes.

This place is WAYYYYYY overpriced. I had a partial hi-​light done and not only were my highlights all different colors, but some of them almost had that ashy green color to them. I had to go back the next day and ask her to fix them, she kind of had an attitude about it, but did fix it. I remember paying close to $ 200…and I was like, wait, I could have gone to Newbury for this. Whaaaat???

VERY Pricey and since Stephanie is gone I don’t think I’m going back. I have to say though they are very clean, very nice and everything like that. They make you feel like you’re their only customer. They never make you feel like you’re in a rush. They will spend as much time on your hair as you feel you need.

Great service! I used to go here routinely, as it’s right by my office. I’ve always made appointments, but I’m pretty sure they take walk-​ins as well. I used to go to Stephanie, who was always nice and did a good job. Reasonable prices for a wash/​cut/​blow dry, too! Good atmosphere.