Blondie Salon and Spa

Made a last minute appt for a wash and blow dry with possible flat iron. Just had shoulder surgery and was badly needed. I was warmly welcomed in very clean upscale salon that does spa services also. Lots of products, make-​up goodies and jewelry, but I needed to not get destructed from shopping!
I saw Jamie, and told her I was going to an upscale premier this evening and how I style it al home. Hair is short, color damage, dry I told her. She recommended certain shampoo and style products and I felt comfortable. She said she’s been a stylist for I think close to 9 years now, but I knew I was in good hands from the start.
I confessed to her that I used Aqua Net for hairspray and she introduced me to a new product. No pressure to buy, but next time I come back I will get some. She says she does balyage lightning (which is hard to get in Boston)… I will definitely come back. Wash/​dry was 36.00. If I got flat iron (in which I didn’t need due to her good blow out) it would have been 20.00 extra for my short hair so passed. You’ll be pleased with this place, I promise!

Kim is AMAZING! She really knows what she is doing and is confident in her skill. I have wicked curly hair and have a hard time maintaining the curls. She gave me some excellent pointers while doing my bayalage highlights. Best service I’ve ever gotten at a Salon, by far!

I went in for a cons. Because i heard this place was great, the lady who did the cons. was great! She new what she was talking about … Made an appt. to get my hair changed to a lighter tone since it was dark. Came in for my appt and I stayed there for almost 3 hours and at the end i took a look at it and it didnt really seem different i wasnt to happy with it and i would probably never go there again ! Especially with all the workers who stared at you like you had ten heads! Smh wont be referring any friends here

After my stylist of 3 years changed careers, I decided to try this place. I made the appoingment and was given a quote of $ 180 for a full highlight and cut. I showed some pictures of how I wanted my hair to be and my stylist replied «oh this would look great on you» and explained the technique she was going to do. Turns out the technique was not in fact highlights it was a balayage with a root lifter etc. My hair looked great however when I went to pay the bill, my services came out to $ 370!!! OUT OF CONTROL! the salon was a little dumpy, and about a week later when I was blow drying my hair, i noticed that the color had bleed and i had color spots in my hair (think cheetah patern) Not impressed, AT ALL!

I recently moved and reluctantly had to leave my beloved salon and stylist behind. So I checked out Blondie based on a high recommendation – and I’m not really sure if it hits the mark.
All in all, I’m very pleased with how my hair turned out, but the customer service and nickel-​and-​dime pricing will probably keep me from being a return customer.
When I arrived, the girl at the desk was on the phone. She briefly glanced up when I walked in, but didn’t smile or offer any welcoming gesture, and continued on with the phone call like I wasn’t there. I wasn’t acknowledged for several minutes. This is annoying in any situation, but to me not being properly greeted in a salon is the worst. I come to the salon to get pampered for a few hours, and spend a lot of money to do it. A bad first impression really doesn’t set off a leisurely appointment on a good foot.
I scheduled a partial balayage, which is quoted on the website as «starting at $ 100″. Imagine my surprise when my stylist told me that it was going to cost over $ 230, because she had to extend my root color by a few inches before doing the balayage. I understood why she had to do the additional color, but I did not understand why that hiked it up over a hundred dollars more.
I decided to pass on the balayage and do a partial foil instead, and my stylist suddenly just seemed to exude negativity. She called over one of the other girls, who she told to call up one of her appointments…“You know, the one who doesn’t know if she wants to do a balayage or a foil?» I just found it astoundingly passive aggressive and in poor taste.
Maybe I was lucky with my past salon, which always used two tones to highlight my hair and used a toner without charging extra – it just came in the cost of the foil, which it should – because that’s whats going to assure highlights look great, every single time. It was pricey, but not like this salon! They charge for every little thing, so even though the website lists partial foils as «starting at $ 88,» I was still charged $ 179. I understand that «starting» means «starting,» but nearly a hundred dollar difference is too much. They really ought to list an average price on the website.
That being said, I am pleased with how my hair turned out, and the woman who helped me at the desk when I was checking out was lovely. However, I don’t think it’s enough to redeem the «just meh» 2+ hours I spent there. I’ve seen better décor, prices, and customer service. Just not for me!

Personally, I think you’re supposed to leave a hair salon feeling a little bit better about the way you look rather than the other way around. I went in for a hair cut and sadly left feeling like I looked a bit like Gary Oldman’s character from the 5^th Element movie! Plus I shelled out $ 71 for the cut and tip.
Part of the problem was that the hair stylist clearly wasn’t paying attention to what I said prior to the cut so there was a miscommunication to start out. Also, when I spoke up about the cut not being what I had expected/​explained, she didn’t stop to figure out how to adjust the cut. Rather, she just kept cutting away.
Lesson learned, as awkward/​unpleasant as it is, try not to be timid about speaking up and telling your hair stylist when the cut starts to look like it’s going in a bad direction. Even if you have to speak up more than once.

Don’t go here. There are far better places to get your hair done. I went to Blondie first when I saw a great dye job that I really wanted to try out. I went in to price it our and was quoted about $ 185 dollars. A little pricey but I was willing to spend it if they were as good as advertised. So I made an appointment. When I went in to get it done I really loved the atmosphere and the girls working there. It was really nice. The dye job came out perfectly and I couldn’t wait to show it off. It did cost significantly more than priced but who cared? It looked amazing! Worth the nearly $ 300 I spent on it. Bad news is it only lasted a few weeks and all the color except the roots had faded away. Almost completely. When I went in to address the issue with my stylist she was very accommodating and we made an appointment to re-​dye it. When I asked her why it did that she said my hair was so light previously the color had no pigmentation to hold onto but this second go around it would definitely stick. So I got it done again. It didn’t look as awesome as the first time but it was better than the faded color. I asked what shampoo and conditioner would help keel the color best and I was told to buy expensive product available in their salon. So I did. I didn’t want to take any chances. So after my free dye job I spent $ 60 worth of shampoo and conditioner to help keep the color in. Well that was a bust, the color has again faded almost 4 weeks later! I went back in to address the issue but the stylist wasn’t there. The receptionist called the stylist and they agreed to call me back the next day after the stylist and owner could discuss a refund. The next day shows up and sure enough I received no phone call. So I waited til about 6 pm and I called them. The response I got was «your stylist is busy at the moment. She has been very busy today and will call you back at the end of her day.» She never called. And into another day and still no call. I don’t know whay. product they were putting in my hair but it clearly isn’t worth $ 300. Never going here again.

I have had terrible experience recently, poor reception at the desk, jacking up the prices without telling you, I went to have a color, she suggested to cover the entire head and not only the roots, and as a result, I was charged $ 165 instead of the usual charge of 90 to 100, while they wash your hair they ask you to put some extra stuff without telling you about the extra charges involved, I felt cheated, I will never go there again.
Their stylists are so mediocre, and there are many places that are better, and with competitive prices, and superior service

To be fair, this is for brows only so far.
Kristin is AHHMAZING!!! Oh good lord, what she did to my eyebrows is out of this world! She knows what she’s doing and is super efficient and really nice. This was also the most painless waxing experience I’ve ever had. She took the time after to show me how to fill my brows in and look super fierce, which I love!
I can’t wait to go back and see what they can do with my hair!

Okay, so since my favorite eyebrow person in the whole entire world left me for greener pastures I’m not mad. As a matter of fact I am happy for her well because she went to pursue something bigger and better.
With that being said my brows and I were left to fend for ourselves. Now not everyone knows how to handle my brows because they are like me on the weekends. Wild, curly and can only be tamed with proper care. Tried other places and they just did your girl wrong. One place took too much off of one brow, another location had me looking like I was perplexed all the time. You know the look with the one eyebrow up in the air.
So here comes Kristen who is a delight she mentioned one day when I saw her at my job. She had mentioned that she won best of Boston 2013, I’m like well if she won best of Boston she must be doing something right. So I booked an appointment, lets just say I am doing the Pharrell happy dance now.
Kristen gave me a brow consultation, and what I love is that she walked me through what she was going to do. Basically I’m in BROW REHAB and that’s okay, cause at least I know I am on the road to BROW RECOVERY. *does Pharrell happy dance*
Just an FYI there is parking, however it can be rather tight, and you might take the chance of having someone blocking you in. But totally worth it for gorgeous looking brows.

I have been going to Blondie’s for years, bouncing between this salon and one other most recently seeing Kristen and having seen Dara in the past. I really enjoy both of their cuts and colors and get compliments each time I get my hair done. Let me say this up front — I really like this place a lot.
The only reason I gave this 4 stars instead of 5 is because of the product pushes. I like to indulge in some nice hair product now and then but over the years it seems Blondie’s has become more of a higher end product reseller than in the past. I buy my occasional Bumble & Bumble product there but some of the newer lines they carry are just too pricey for me (i.e. L’oreal kerastase) but that is just my budget.
Also whenever they offer something I wish they would tell you the price up front. I am savvy to it now (after one visit you will be too), but when you get your hair washed they ask if you want the «Power Dose Conditioner» or the other extra boost/​shine conditioner (cannot remember the name of it). Sure? Why not right? Well, one is an extra $ 15 and the other one an extra $ 25. They will readily tell you if you ask, but if you don’t ask they didn’t offer the extra cost up front.
Like I said I am not really bothered by any of this but it is good to know if you are going in new. I have never had any big problems with a scheduled appointment. I will absolutely continue to be going back.

My new favorite spot. They take care of you, with great detail. Will definitely come back for regular appointments.

I have no idea why some of these ratings are so slow. I have been going to blondies for years. I got all of my prom here done here too. As a fellow stylist going to any salon and trusting anyone with my hair is super stressful. they do a great job with hair and nails. iv never got a facial but my mum has and she said they are awesome. they have a really great selection of products, which actually work. i understand how sometimes someone has to wait 30 mins after their appointment time, however, what your not understanding is that customers book one service and then they may add others on during their appointment. another reason you may be waiting is that someone was late to their appointment or their hair is taking a long time to lift. there are many reasons someone has to wait a while longer. take into consideration being a stylist is difficult and time consuming because we want to make you look beautiful!!!

I have been going to Kristin for 4 years now to do my eyebrows. She is amazing at what she does and is able to talk you threw what she is about to do to your bows. She was able to correct what other messed up in the past.

I’m a big fan of Blondie. I have gone here for my last three haircuts and I have always left feeling good about my look. My stylist is Jamie and she does a fantastic job. I am always impressed by how put together and stylish all of the stylists are every time I go. It makes me feel that I can trust their judgement.
During my last visit, there was a scheduling conflict and I was left waiting for 30 mins past my appointment time. The salon was very apologetic and offered me a free product worth $ 30 as a result. They handled the situation great, and kept a customer because of it!
I would recommend Blondie to anyone in the area.

This salon is nice. I like the atmosphere and the staff, they have always been nice to me when I have been here. I felt like they listened to what I needed and offered suggestions that I felt were in my best interest for a good outcome with my hair. Finding a salon is not always easy and you have to find one that suits your needs, but I had a good hair cut here and will continue.

I think Blondie has gotten quite a bad rap here on Unilocal.If you filter by date you will notice a lot of the reviews are older. I go here for partial balayage and a haircut. The first time I got it done the front pieces were way to light so I explained that the next time I went in and Jo did a great job at fixing it so the front wasn’t as light and in general highlighting it the way I explained I liked it. Their prices are on par with other salons in the areas and the salon itself is nice and clean. A lot of these reviews mention that the girl at the reception desk is not friendly. I had quite the opposite experience the girl who checked me out and scheduled my appointment was very friendly and helped accommodate my schedule to make the appointment.
I found them because they are by my house so I didn’t get a Groupon deal or anything along those lines. But, if you join their mailing list they send specials probably once a month or so.

Ah, would I have known Blondie existed without Eversave?
Probably not.
I’d made an appointment with a voucher I received from a friend for 11AM on a Saturday. Not so early that I would still be recovering from the night before, and not so late that I would have already eaten lunch.
Anyway, as far as therapeutic massages go, the one I had with Amanda was typical — she focused on the areas I asked her to concentrate on and she used the appropriate pressure I’d requested. She was attentive and was careful not to aggravate any problem areas.
I wish the massage was longer though — we didn’t start until 15 minutes after I’d arrived (on account of the fact that I had to fill out a client intake form, get a rundown of the process, and change). The therapeutic massage is billed for 55 minutes, and I’d only received 45 minutes — perhaps that’s my prerogative to get to the spa a little earlier.
Maybe I’ll be back, but then again, I’m more likely to stick to my regular therapist.

Like a few, I’m also confused by so many poor reviews. I’ve been going to see Jess for my hair for almost 2 years now and she’s consistently done an awesome job. She listens to what I want, and keeps my long-​term hair goals in mind (longer, fuller etc). She’s fixed a disaster self-​dye job with gorgeous highlights, and helped me find products that work well for my hair. She even got me in with someone for a last-​minute brow wax which turned out great (and I am PICKY)
She’s also doing my hair for my upcoming wedding and has been nothing but helpful in getting me all of the information I need and did a beautiful job on my trial-​run.
Bottom line: I have zero complaints about my experience at Blondie. They’re my go-​to and will continue to be :-)

I called FOUR times to make a bridal consultation appointment.
I spoke to a very nice woman the first time, i’m assuming it was the owner and she promptly sent out information to my e-​mail. I call back to set up a trial, leave a message with someone else and never hear back.
My second call, I spoke with a really rude person, told me she would relay my message, I assume she did not since I again. did not hear back.
On the third attempt I spoke with a nice woman who took my information down AGAIN, and said she would relay my message. I guess she didn’t because (all together now.) never heard back.
I just called again and spoke with someone to set up a trial, she had no idea who I was. She took down all of my information AGAIN and told me someone would be calling me today. I’m not holding my breath.
Tabatha — where are you? This place is silly.