Alexander Salon and Spa

BACKGROUND
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I started going here because it’s very close to my apartment. My approach is to stick with a hairstylist so they have the chance to really learn my haircut. I’ll call them back the next day to tell them what I did or didn’t like about the haircut so they can improve upon it the next time. Given how picky I am, this gives a stylist the chance to master my hairstyle. Jessica is my primary hair stylist with Sam being my occasional backup.
VERDICT
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I love this spot. Jessica refined her ability to cut my hair to my satisfaction in 3 – 4 sessions, and have gone to her regularly over the past 2 – 3 years. The two of them, along with the rest of the staff, are kind and helpful. Jessica’s willingness to keep an open mind to my unorthodox approach to my haircut and listen to what I have to say speaks to her quality as an expert in her craft. She, along with Sam and everyone else, is friendly and personable while still maintaining her professionalism (though if you choose to, Jessica will take her cues from you if you choose to engage in more personalized conversations; she’s a great person and fantastic to talk to).
Both Jessica and Sam are efficient with my haircut. They’re quick without sacrificing attention to detail. Sam, Jessica, and the rest of the staff continually work hard to maintain their shop. It’s clean and not run down. There’s metered parking and a municipal parking lot nearby.
Oh, and also, no one has harassed me or asked about my finances. It’s really tough for me to imagine that happening in this place. Not sure what happened with the other reviewer who claims it did.

It’s amazing the extent of some people and how far they will go to try to ruin someone and a business for no real apparent reason! I fully support and stand by this salon and all their staff, because not only are they great at what they do, but they treat everyone as if they were part of their family! HOW DARE SOME SICK PEOPLE TRY TO DEFAME OTHERS OUT OF SICK PLEASURE!!!

Jessica cut my hair and did an amazing job! The price was great! Definitely will be going back.

The salon is fantastic and I echo all of the positive reviews below. Sam did an awesome job on partial highlights, listening exactly to what I wanted and selecting and applying a rich, beautiful color just perfectly. He is detailed and focused and I haven’t stopped getting compliments. I can’t wait to return.
Sidenote: I also witnessed the fantastic work of another stylist whose name I believe is Jessica. I was a bit blown away at how she transformed her client’s hair into a work of art.

This place is amazing! After moving to Boston in the fall, Alexander salon was the first place I tried for a cut and keratin. I mentioned I am a student, and although keratin is a pricey service, they worked with me and made sure to give me the 20% off first service discount which I greatly appreciate! They also worked around my busy class schedule, I would recommend them to anyone! Jess did a great job with the keratin and Thai helped out a lot with scheduling and making sure they gave me the discount. I will definitely be returning!

LOVE my hair! Jessica is phenomenal! They easily got me an appointment and I left feeling amazing.

I’ve been seeing Jacque for over 2 years, I was lucky to find her after I moved to Boston from Europe. I live in a different state now but every time I fly in to Boston I make sure to make an appointment with her.
She is precise and always does everything just right. She is great at listening to what I want and making it happen. After my appointments I always leave feeling great and loving how I look.
Besides that she is always very friendly, welcoming and attentive.
I’d give her more than 5 stars if I could!

Alexander Salon is so wonderful. The staff is so welcoming and friendly. Russell is one of the most talented stylists I have ever come across. He is so kind, empathetic, understanding and listens to your requests. He is simply amazing! I would recommend this salon and Russell especially to anyone who is looking to have their hair done the right way, and to feel beautiful or handsome afterwards. 10 out of 10!!!

I’ve lived in Boston for over 2 years and it’s taken this long to find a salon that does a great job. My hair is so long and thick so it’s hard to find someone that can take weight off without chopping off length. Each place i experienced didn’t deliver what I asked for and were $ 150+ for a haircut (which I’m willing to pay if they are awesome but none were). From Newbury at to Brighton, no one could cut my hair. Then I tried Alexander Salon. Alexander Salon is AMAZING because not only is it the best hair cut Ive EVER had (and is say I’m picky when it comes to my hair), but it is only $ 50! Jessica is AMAZING. She will listen to you and give an honest opinion. I can’t wait for her to color my hit as well.

I am very disappointed in this place. I’ve never had someone tell me to have a cut every 6 weeks to not cutting for 6 months. She wasn’t too knowledgeable about hair at all.
I should have went with my gut and not waiting the 10 minutes after my appointment time. There was another person who also waited so that should have been a red flag.
Not only did they make me wait, they did not provide any good costumer service. Different people kept coming up to me asking me the same questions. Who are you? What are you having done today? It was very unorganized.
Not to mention the cut. I think I waited more that the actually hair cut. She was very short with me and wanted to get off as soon as possible.
Not planning to come back!

«I think the most important thing a woman can have — next to talent, of course — is her hairdresser.» Joan Crawford (1905 – 1977), American actress
Doing someone hair is more than a standard service, it’s actually a personal relationship/​friendship and sometimes it’s a therapy session. I was lucky enough to have found a great hairdresser, stylist, colorist and friend Jacque from Alexander in Brookline. She is such a creative and talented hairdresser/​stylist and I can’t thank her enough for making me look fabulous. I highly recommend Jacque and the Alexander Salon and Spa.

I will always keep going here, no matter how far I move out of the city. It is worth the drive when you know you are in good hands. Sam cuts my hair and performs my keratin treatments. I’ve gone to 3 different places for keratin treatments and Sam is by far the best. He is thorough, attentive, and experienced. When he cuts my hair he knows exactly what I’m looking for. He can blow dry my curls straight like I’ve never seen before. My Dad also gets his hair cut by Sam. Also my brothers get their hair cut by Jacque. None of us live remotely close to Brookline anymore but we know it is worth the commute.

I have had Jacqueline cutting my hair for years. She always does an exceptional job and exactly what I’d like. Her coloring is spot on. Personally, I prefer to have a hair cut that doesn’t look like a big change, just a healthy one. EVERY time I leave the salon people tell me how fantastic my hair looks. I’ve had other hair stylists remark on how wonderful my coloring job is. I continue to come to Alexander Salon and refer friends here because I trust Jacqueline. During my visits I’ve seen her working with small children, businessmen and women looking for a new style. She’s very professional and warm. As someone with difficult hair to work with, she is THE ONLY hairdresser I have ever had who has helped me achieve the look I’m asking. I’m so grateful!

To be blunt, I don’t like getting my haircut. I like to grow it out, but once and awhile it’s gotta get did for a date night/​fancy occasion. I usually hate it at first. Jacque cut my hair and I loved my new hair did. Highly recommend this girl and place. She’s great at what she does! Definitely going to go back to her every time.

I saw Jacque at Alexander salon while I lived in Boston and I can’t say enough great things about her or the amazing job she did. I actually followed her from her former salon. She’s so personable and they were always so accommodating of my crazy schedule. I miss Jacque so much!

Been going here since they opened 4 years ago, definitely recommend for blow dry, color, cuts, keratin, eyebrows, etc. Great customer service, great prices. Check them out

If you have read any of my reviews, which I highly recommend that you do, you will notice that I never give 5 stars… like never.
I saw Jacque a few weeks ago for foils and a cut. No one can ever give me the specific color of blonde/​light brown (bronde?) that I request but she did it first try. She looked at my hair, looked at the pictures I had on my phone and BAM there was the color I wanted. The cut was great too. I have long hair and you would be surprised at how often I have received crappy cuts.
Jacque is very personable and upbeat. The rest of the staff were very friendly and shall I even say that they seem to enjoy each other’s company while working? When I entered I was immediately greeted by the owner and was offered coffee/​water. The salon is very clean and modern enough without feeling cold. And the prices are very reasonable– especially for the area.
There is plenty of parking which makes it easy for suburbanites like me to drive there and find a parking spot within a few feet.
I can honestly say that I don’t think my experience could have been better. I will be back!

Sam is the best hair stylist I have ever had:)) it’s been already six years since I started to see Sam for highlights, hair cut, blow dry and keratin treatments. I feel so lucky:))
Every time, he does my hair, he makes me sooo happy and gorgeous looking! He is very talented in what he is doing.
God bless you, Sam, thank you for your job!

Had a wonderful experience here! It was my very first time getting highlights (or dyeing my crazy curly hair at all), so I was pretty nervous, but everyone at the salon was so friendly. I had a few photos showing what I wanted, but Jessica steered me to a better shade and I’m so glad she did! I wish the color was a little more noticeable, but I’m sure that can be easily fixed at my next appointment.
I added on a blow dry for the fun of it and boy, was it worth it because it was by far the best blowout I’ve ever had! Jessica gave me great volume and beautiful, loose curls, exactly what I wanted. I was in and out in about two hours!
The salon itself is bright, clean, and very cute. The partial highlights and blow dry ran me about $ 130 before the 20% new customer discount, which I thought was reasonable. Will definitely be back when these highlights need a touch up.

I just moved to town. Used their new client 20% off special. Easy to get an appointment and my stylist was great and friendly. My cut was nice, but it wasn’t exactly what I was looking for (was longer than I had hoped) even though I said the same things I always said to my old stylist. I was going to say something, but my hair was all dried and blown out already and I felt like it was too late to go back and make it shorter. The prices are really great though compared to what I’m used to paying!