Rever Salon

Rever Salon is an inconspicuous neighborhood salon but with great service by owner Jackie. I started going to her because I wanted someone who knew how to cut coarse Asian hair. Her clipper skills are outstanding, as is her scissor work. The men’s haircut is super cheap but I always tip her a lot because she makes me look good.

If we could give this place 0 stars, we would. My husband came in here as a whim because his usual place was closed. He had a horrible experience!!! First she asked him if he wanted to show any skin on the sides. He said no. She proceeded to cut SO short then asked if that was OK. He said no. But it was too late. He even showed her a specific picture from her styling book!!! She didn’t even cut his sideburns straight. Who does that. Anyways. He’s traumatized & will never be back.

I have been seeing salon owner, Jackie Phung, at Rever Salon for over 15 years and have never, ever had anything but a fantastic haircut from her.
Jackie does women’s and men’s haircuts, color, permanents, conditioning treatments and styling, and she serves a wide range of ages and languages. (I believe that she is fluent in Chinese and Vietnamese in addition to English.) Her original clientele was predominantly older ladies and gents, but this has shifted as the neighborhood changed. I am always able to get a same day appointment.
Jackie is incredibly detail oriented and very talented. Her $ 18 women’s cuts include a shampoo and blow dry. The place is pretty low key — just a family-​owned, neighborhood salon, no website or any advertising at all — but if you need an excellent and very affordable haircut on Beacon Hill, you won’t find a better place to go.