The best salons & beauty spots in Somerville

104 salons & beauty spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Family-run salon offering an array of services including manicures and pedicures.

715 Boylston St Suite 220 2nd Floor (Boston)

Family-run salon offering an array of services including manicures and pedicures.

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Salon specializing in the styling and coloring of Asian hair.

9 Knapp St (Boston)

Salon specializing in the styling and coloring of Asian hair.

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Mobile barber shop providing beard trims, hair cuts and straight-razor shaves.

29 Mystic Ave #2 (Medford)

Mobile barber shop providing beard trims, hair cuts and straight-razor shaves.

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Clean, relaxed salon specializing in manicures, pedicures, and dip-powder treatments.

1389 Beacon St (Brookline)

Clean, relaxed salon specializing in manicures, pedicures, and dip-powder treatments.

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Beauty salon offering haircuts and coloring services, including keratin treatments.

322 Harvard St (Brookline)

Beauty salon offering haircuts and coloring services, including keratin treatments.

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Relaxed barbershop for men offering haircutting services ranging from trims to beard shaping, plus hot towel treatments, shaves and…

189 Harvard St (Brookline)

Relaxed barbershop for men offering haircutting services ranging from trims to beard shaping, plus hot towel treatments, shaves and coloring.

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Nail salon offering a range of services such as manicures, pedicures, and waxing.

347 Washington St (Brighton)

Nail salon offering a range of services such as manicures, pedicures, and waxing.

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Small salon specializing in haircuts for men and women along with treatments such as hair coloring.

315B Mystic Ave (Medford)

Small salon specializing in haircuts for men and women along with treatments such as hair coloring.

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Nail salon offering services such as gel manicures and dip powder treatments, plus designs.

692 Washington St (Brookline)

Nail salon offering services such as gel manicures and dip powder treatments, plus designs.

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Hair salon offering cuts at budget-friendly prices.

1206 Massachusetts Ave (Cambridge)

Hair salon offering cuts at budget-friendly prices.

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Relaxing nail salon for pampering manis-pedis, plus waxing and acrylics.

243 Boston Ave (Medford)

Relaxing nail salon for pampering manis-pedis, plus waxing and acrylics.

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Local salon featuring cuts, colorings, blowouts and styling, plus waxing.

1362 Beacon St (Brookline)

Local salon featuring cuts, colorings, blowouts and styling, plus waxing.

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Upscale salon for classic manicures, gel pedicures and other nail services, along with waxing.

380 Commercial St (Boston)

Upscale salon for classic manicures, gel pedicures and other nail services, along with waxing.

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Tinailery

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Nail salon where technicians create intricate designs using Japanese hard gel.

1680 Beacon St (Brookline)

Nail salon where technicians create intricate designs using Japanese hard gel.

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Laid-back barber shop for haircuts and styling, plus beard trims and shaves.

1672 Massachusetts Ave (Cambridge)

Laid-back barber shop for haircuts and styling, plus beard trims and shaves.

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Hair salon offering haircuts, scalp treatments, and balayage, as well as blowouts and Brazilian Botox.

370 Main St (Medford)

Hair salon offering haircuts, scalp treatments, and balayage, as well as blowouts and Brazilian Botox.

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Beauty salon offering hair styling and coloring services, as well as manicures, pedicures, and waxing.

53 High St (Medford)

Beauty salon offering hair styling and coloring services, as well as manicures, pedicures, and waxing.

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Beauty salon offering eyebrow threading services.

44 Prospect St (Cambridge)

Beauty salon offering eyebrow threading services.

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Hair salon featuring blowouts and highlights, plus coloring and haircuts.

137 Charles St (Boston)

Hair salon featuring blowouts and highlights, plus coloring and haircuts.

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Informal barber shop specializing in modern cuts for men and featuring a welcoming vibe.

1794 Massachusetts Ave (Cambridge)

Informal barber shop specializing in modern cuts for men and featuring a welcoming vibe.

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Walk-ins are welcome at this bright, compact salon offering on-trend cuts, color & styles.

92B Pinckney St (Boston)

Walk-ins are welcome at this bright, compact salon offering on-trend cuts, color & styles.

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Professional hair salon offering a relaxing atmosphere, including services for natural hair and treatments.

450 Cambridge St (Cambridge)

Professional hair salon offering a relaxing atmosphere, including services for natural hair and treatments.

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Beauty salon offering appointments and services such as makeup.

28 Charles St (Boston)

Beauty salon offering appointments and services such as makeup.

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Laid-back, clean shop specializing in hair cuts, including fades and trims.

536 Columbus Ave (Boston)

Laid-back, clean shop specializing in hair cuts, including fades and trims.

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Relaxed shop founded in 1981 that offers a range of hair, nail, waxing and facial treatments, plus massages.

23 Arrow St (Cambridge)

Relaxed shop founded in 1981 that offers a range of hair, nail, waxing and facial treatments, plus massages.

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Hair salon catering to different hair types with a range of services, plus nail treatments.

268 Brookline St (Cambridge)

Hair salon catering to different hair types with a range of services, plus nail treatments.

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Beauty salon providing body waxing, facials, and eyebrow threading.

469 Salem St 33, #35 (Medford)

Beauty salon providing body waxing, facials, and eyebrow threading.

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Nail salon providing dip, gel, and acrylic services, along with waxing.

11 Lawton St (Brookline)

Nail salon providing dip, gel, and acrylic services, along with waxing.

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Casual venue for threading and waxing services, plus henna tattoos.

Archade Mall, 318 Harvard St #1 (Brookline)

Casual venue for threading and waxing services, plus henna tattoos.

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Salon offering haircuts, styling, and coloring services, including for kids.

583 Somerville Ave

Salon offering haircuts, styling, and coloring services, including for kids.

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Clean salon specializing in personalized cuts, dyeing and perms.

379 Cambridge St (Boston)

Clean salon specializing in personalized cuts, dyeing and perms.

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Clean, family-owned nail salon providing pedicures and manicures, plus friendly service and gel treatments.

32 Boylston St (Boston)

Clean, family-owned nail salon providing pedicures and manicures, plus friendly service and gel treatments.

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Nail salon providing manicures, pedicures, facials, waxing, and other services.

199 Mystic Ave (Medford)

Nail salon providing manicures, pedicures, facials, waxing, and other services.

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Lily Nail

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Visitors to this nail salon can choose from a range of services in a serene environment.

315 Boston Ave A (Medford)

Visitors to this nail salon can choose from a range of services in a serene environment.

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Hair salon offering a range of services including Japanese straightening, coloring, and highlights.

382 Washington St (Brighton)

Hair salon offering a range of services including Japanese straightening, coloring, and highlights.

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Salon specializing in balayage, haircuts, coloring and blow-dries, plus extensions.

275 Mystic Ave (Medford)

Salon specializing in balayage, haircuts, coloring and blow-dries, plus extensions.

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Warm shop specializing in men's haircuts, beard styling and hot-towel shaves.

312 Main St (Medford)

Warm shop specializing in men's haircuts, beard styling and hot-towel shaves.

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Stylish place for haircuts and beard trims (online-only booking) offered by friendly, professional staff.

245 Newbury St (Boston)

Stylish place for haircuts and beard trims (online-only booking) offered by friendly, professional staff.

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Basic shop providing haircuts for men, including fades and beard trims/shaves.

114 Blackstone street Haymarket &, 114 Blackstone St (Boston)

Basic shop providing haircuts for men, including fades and beard trims/shaves.

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Vintage-style Italian-inspired neighborhood barber shop with professional barbers offering appointments.

389 Cambridge St (Cambridge)

Vintage-style Italian-inspired neighborhood barber shop with professional barbers offering appointments.

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Eco-minded hair salon providing services from trendy cuts to rejuvenating hair treatments.

469 Salem St Ste 19 (Medford)

Eco-minded hair salon providing services from trendy cuts to rejuvenating hair treatments.

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Hair and beauty salon offering haircuts and color treatments, as well as make-up for weddings.

3 Center Plz Studio 7 (Boston)

Hair and beauty salon offering haircuts and color treatments, as well as make-up for weddings.

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Family-run nail salon offering a range of services, including gel manicures and pedicures.

506 Riverside Ave (Medford)

Family-run nail salon offering a range of services, including gel manicures and pedicures.

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Straightforward barbershop offering haircuts for men as well as beard care, masks and other services.

190 High St (Boston)

Straightforward barbershop offering haircuts for men as well as beard care, masks and other services.

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Low-key salon specializing in haircuts, styling and color services, including blowouts and highlights.

1642a Beacon St (Brookline)

Low-key salon specializing in haircuts, styling and color services, including blowouts and highlights.

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Haircuts and coloring, plus blow-drying, eyebrow waxing and more, from a friendly staff.

1232 Cambridge St (Cambridge)

Haircuts and coloring, plus blow-drying, eyebrow waxing and more, from a friendly staff.

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Beauty salon offering blowouts and hair care services such as extensions.

1105 Massachusetts Ave # B (Cambridge)

Beauty salon offering blowouts and hair care services such as extensions.

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Specializing in cutting and grooming services, this barber shop is in the Arcade Building.

316 Harvard St (Brookline)

Specializing in cutting and grooming services, this barber shop is in the Arcade Building.

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Hair salon providing haircuts, coloring, and waxing, as well as massages.

50 Hood Park Dr (Charlestown)

Hair salon providing haircuts, coloring, and waxing, as well as massages.

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Upscale nail salon specializing in modern Japanese nail arts and pedicures, plus waxing.

327 Harvard St (Brookline)

Upscale nail salon specializing in modern Japanese nail arts and pedicures, plus waxing.

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Haircuts, shaves and other traditional grooming services in a straightforward barber shop.

518 Tremont St (Boston)

Haircuts, shaves and other traditional grooming services in a straightforward barber shop.

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European-style salon specializing in haircuts for curly and textured-hair types.

56 John F. Kennedy St (Cambridge)

European-style salon specializing in haircuts for curly and textured-hair types.

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This established joint for haircuts has a cozy, vintage feel & discounted prices for students.

288 Columbus Ave (Boston)

This established joint for haircuts has a cozy, vintage feel & discounted prices for students.

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Spacious, modern salon offering a range of services from manicures to pedicures and waxing treatments.

377 W Broadway (Boston)

Spacious, modern salon offering a range of services from manicures to pedicures and waxing treatments.

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Relaxed hair salon known for precision cuts and color treatments, often using Olaplex.

313 Harvard St (Brookline)

Relaxed hair salon known for precision cuts and color treatments, often using Olaplex.

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Beauty salon where a knowledgeable, talented stylist provides hair services by appointment.

226 Columbia Rd (Boston)

Beauty salon where a knowledgeable, talented stylist provides hair services by appointment.

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Hair salon offering cuts and color services in a welcoming atmosphere.

397 Washington St (Brookline)

Hair salon offering cuts and color services in a welcoming atmosphere.

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Appointments are recommended at this barbershop that offers a professional atmosphere.

766B Cambridge St (Cambridge)

Appointments are recommended at this barbershop that offers a professional atmosphere.

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ColorLab.

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Hair salon offering styling services.

34 Station St (Brookline)

Hair salon offering styling services.

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Casual nail salon for manicures, French tips, pedicures, and nail maintenance including shaping and cuticles.

444 Harvard St (Brookline)

Casual nail salon for manicures, French tips, pedicures, and nail maintenance including shaping and cuticles.

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On-trend haircuts, color & styling in a contemporary space with a small retail section.

449a Somerville Ave

On-trend haircuts, color & styling in a contemporary space with a small retail section.

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Basic manicures, pedicures, gel treatments and nail art at a clean salon featuring friendly staff.

16 Temple Pl (Boston)

Basic manicures, pedicures, gel treatments and nail art at a clean salon featuring friendly staff.

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New, private salon featuring experienced hair stylists and offering top-quality products.

1168 Massachusetts Ave (Cambridge)

New, private salon featuring experienced hair stylists and offering top-quality products.

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Old-school barber shop, in business over 40 years, providing classic cuts, fades & designs.

319 Massachusetts Ave (Cambridge)

Old-school barber shop, in business over 40 years, providing classic cuts, fades & designs.

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Customers say they enjoy the experience at this barber shop, which offers visitor parking permits.

160 Broadway

Customers say they enjoy the experience at this barber shop, which offers visitor parking permits.

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Barber shop offering haircuts as well as beard trims.

282a Broadway

Barber shop offering haircuts as well as beard trims.

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Relaxed salon for haircuts, coloring and extensions, plus beauty products.

471 Artisan Way

Relaxed salon for haircuts, coloring and extensions, plus beauty products.

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Salon offering a range of hair services, as well as facials, waxing, and threading.

92 Highland Ave

Salon offering a range of hair services, as well as facials, waxing, and threading.

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Tea Nails

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Nail salon offering manicures, pedicures, and gel polish, plus spa services.

237 Highland Ave B

Nail salon offering manicures, pedicures, and gel polish, plus spa services.

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Barbershop offering haircuts in a comfortable setting where clients can converse.

216 Somerville Ave #3405

Barbershop offering haircuts in a comfortable setting where clients can converse.

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Curly hair salon (dry cuts, treatments and washes) that’s run by stylists who specialize in curly hair and offer guidance for at-home…

76 Cross St Unit A

Curly hair salon (dry cuts, treatments and washes) that’s run by stylists who specialize in curly hair and offer guidance for at-home maintenance.

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Clean, skilled barber shop known for haircuts and shaves, plus beard trims.

308 Highland Ave

Clean, skilled barber shop known for haircuts and shaves, plus beard trims.

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Beauty salon in the Drouet Block offering hair cutting and styling, plus eyebrow threading.

377 Somerville Ave

Beauty salon in the Drouet Block offering hair cutting and styling, plus eyebrow threading.

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Inviting, family-owned salon featuring experienced stylists for haircuts, colorings and extension services.

89 Elm St

Inviting, family-owned salon featuring experienced stylists for haircuts, colorings and extension services.

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Experienced stylist offering haircuts, blowouts, and Brazilian keratin treatments.

545 Main St (Medford)

Experienced stylist offering haircuts, blowouts, and Brazilian keratin treatments.

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A 2005-opened salon specializing in haircuts and coloring, as well as waxing.

1132 Cambridge St (Cambridge)

A 2005-opened salon specializing in haircuts and coloring, as well as waxing.

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No-frills salon, specializing in haircuts for men, women and children, as well as coloring.

157 Hampshire St (Cambridge)

No-frills salon, specializing in haircuts for men, women and children, as well as coloring.

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Well-regarded salon offering manicures and pedicures, plus polishes and gel manicures.

spa Ave, 1766 Massachusetts Ave (Cambridge)

Well-regarded salon offering manicures and pedicures, plus polishes and gel manicures.

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Chic, kind, clean hair salon offering haircuts, coloring, balayage and styling.

1878 Massachusetts Ave (Cambridge)

Chic, kind, clean hair salon offering haircuts, coloring, balayage and styling.

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Chain specializing in waxing services for women and men, including Brazilians and full-body treatments.

1866 Massachusetts Ave (Cambridge)

Chain specializing in waxing services for women and men, including Brazilians and full-body treatments.

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Welcoming studio offering precision hair cuts and styling services, plus extensions and hair-coloring techniques.

358 Somerville Ave A

Welcoming studio offering precision hair cuts and styling services, plus extensions and hair-coloring techniques.

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Bustling hair salon, featuring talented stylists who cut and color hair for men and women.

962 Cambridge St (Cambridge)

Bustling hair salon, featuring talented stylists who cut and color hair for men and women.

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Cool, welcoming salon offering haircuts, color and styling services from stylists that listen and inspire confidence.

290 Highland Ave

Cool, welcoming salon offering haircuts, color and styling services from stylists that listen and inspire confidence.

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Barber shop offering appointments, plus haircuts, beard trims, and keratin treatments.

511 Medford St

Barber shop offering appointments, plus haircuts, beard trims, and keratin treatments.

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Salon specializing in custom coloring and cutting styles, from bobs to mullets.

217 Highland Ave Unit L

Salon specializing in custom coloring and cutting styles, from bobs to mullets.

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Modern nail salon specializing in acrylics, gel and dip manicures, plus pedis and massages.

485 Revolution Dr

Modern nail salon specializing in acrylics, gel and dip manicures, plus pedis and massages.

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Barbershop featuring a relaxed, vintage-inspired interior, providing cuts and beard trims.

191 Washington St

Barbershop featuring a relaxed, vintage-inspired interior, providing cuts and beard trims.

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Relaxed hair salon offering a range of styling services, including dreadlocks.

513c Medford St

Relaxed hair salon offering a range of styling services, including dreadlocks.

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Welcoming salon providing a range of haircuts and hair color options, plus styling.

391 Somerville Ave

Welcoming salon providing a range of haircuts and hair color options, plus styling.

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Salon chain specializing in hair coloring services, including highlights and root touch-ups, plus at-home products.

445 Foley St

Salon chain specializing in hair coloring services, including highlights and root touch-ups, plus at-home products.

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From dimensional foils and glossy glazes to precise cuts, blowouts, and seamless extensions, Studio No. 4 delivers luxury hair care with…

129 Newbury St studio 406 (Boston)

From dimensional foils and glossy glazes to precise cuts, blowouts, and seamless extensions, Studio No. 4 delivers luxury hair care with real skill. Founded by four expert stylists and featured in TimeOut Boston, it’s the place to book when your hair needs to feel expensive again.

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BROWMUSE

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If your morning routine still includes drawing on eyebrows like a stressed cartoon, BrowMuse specializes in ultra-natural cosmetic…

115 Newbury St Ste 304 (Boston)

If your morning routine still includes drawing on eyebrows like a stressed cartoon, BrowMuse specializes in ultra-natural cosmetic tattooing, from microblading to nano brows and combos, with custom pigments and fully disposable setups so you leave with believable, low-maintenance arches that actually match you.

From the Quincy newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Amaci Salon nails the Boston glow-up with precision cuts, dimensional color, balayage that grows out gracefully, and smoothing treatments…

230 Stuart St (Boston)

Amaci Salon nails the Boston glow-up with precision cuts, dimensional color, balayage that grows out gracefully, and smoothing treatments that tame August frizz. The stylists are trend-smart and genuinely collaborative, plus you can add threading or waxing so you leave feeling fully put together.

From the Malden newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Retailer specializing in clean beauty products for the hair, body, and face.

177 Newbury St (Boston)

Retailer specializing in clean beauty products for the hair, body, and face.

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Chain with a diverse selection of cosmetics & other beauty products, plus on-site salon services.

15 Mystic View Rd (Everett)

Chain with a diverse selection of cosmetics & other beauty products, plus on-site salon services.

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Chain retailer with beauty products including makeup & skincare (plus some kiosks & Brow Bars).

114 Arsenal Yards Blvd (Watertown)

Chain retailer with beauty products including makeup & skincare (plus some kiosks & Brow Bars).

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Appointments are recommended at this salon, where customers appreciate the hairstylists.

10 Kneeland St (Boston)

Appointments are recommended at this salon, where customers appreciate the hairstylists.

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Chain retailer offering cosmetics and makeup services in the Prudential Center.

800 Boylston St Spc : 169 (Boston)

Chain retailer offering cosmetics and makeup services in the Prudential Center.

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Stylish, relaxed salon offering cuts, color and styling services from an experienced team. Blow-dry options are also available.

20 Newbury St #4 (Boston)

Stylish, relaxed salon offering cuts, color and styling services from an experienced team. Blow-dry options are also available.

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Zen-like shop stocked with makeup, fragrance, skin & hair products from cult luxury beauty brands.

160 Newbury St (Boston)

Zen-like shop stocked with makeup, fragrance, skin & hair products from cult luxury beauty brands.

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Hairstyling salon offering cuts, coloring, blowouts, and balayage, among other services.

170 Tremont St #2 (Boston)

Hairstyling salon offering cuts, coloring, blowouts, and balayage, among other services.

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Friendly, patient and skilled hair stylist specializing in haircuts, perms, blow-dries and balyage hair coloring.

2 Boylston St Ste 1 (Boston)

Friendly, patient and skilled hair stylist specializing in haircuts, perms, blow-dries and balyage hair coloring.

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Hair salon providing cuts for both men and women plus styling and coloring.

116 Newbury St 2nd Floor (Boston)

Hair salon providing cuts for both men and women plus styling and coloring.

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Chain retailer with beauty products including makeup & skincare (plus some kiosks & Brow Bars).

450 Washington St Macy's (Boston)

Chain retailer with beauty products including makeup & skincare (plus some kiosks & Brow Bars).

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