Bangs of Boston

Tiffany is great. She takes her time and does an amazing job. Very talented! I am super picky with my hair, and it’s thick and curly so it’s definitely not easy to work with. I’ve gone to Tiffany twice for a Brazilian blowout, and once for a balayage and cut. I couldn’t be happier with the results! Yay!

Came here for a Keratin Complex treatment a few weeks ago. I was in and out in under two hours and the stylist was very sweet. I regularly get these treatments with great results for the past 7 years at different salons. For some reason the hair in the front looks like it wasn’t treated at all, if anything it looks more damaged and frizzy, and the hair wasn’t treated all the way down to the root. There’s an inch of roots already even through it’s only been a few weeks. Very disappointing since this is not a cheap treatment to do, and the 72 hour waiting period is brutal.

Worst hair cut of my life. You would think a place called bangs of Boston would know how to cut bangs but they don’t. My bangs are incredibly crooked. The left side is a good half inch above my eyebrow and the right is about an inch below. I pointed out that they were crooked three times and each time she tried to cut them again they got worse. When she was blow drying my hair she would wrap it around the round brush and then pull out. This only tangled and ripped my hair to the point of making my head hurt. However the worst part of the whole hair cut for me was when she said, «short hair makes women look like d***s (an offensive slur for a lesbian)». Like seriously wtf.

Chelsey is the best! She was incredibly flexible with scheduling and I showed her two pictures of what I wanted and she combined them perfectly. I’m always scared of haircuts (I get them once or twice a year) and she was so sweet and understanding.

I found Bangs of Boston via Gilt City and since it was a great deal I decided it was time for a haircut. It’s been two years since my last trim/​haircut because I was trying to grow it out from a very bad bob. Needless to say, I had disgusting ends and uneven layers… not to mention my bangs were not cute at all.
The salon is cozy, bi-​level and filled with fun personalities! I arrived a few minutes before my appointment and was taken right on time. Everyone here was really warm and friendly! I had Kelly, who (like the reviews below mention) was so fabulous to work with. I honestly have to say that this was the best haircut I’ve ever had. Kelly listened to what I wanted and then gave me that and more. I didn’t think I wanted shorter bangs but they look SO GOOD. My hair is finally back in the game and healthy because of this great haircut I got.
I’m so happy I found Bangs of Boston!

I just had the Keratin treatment done (the 3-​day process) by Danielle and it was a wonderful experience. Everyone who worked at this salon was friendly and welcoming — a nice change from many Boston salons. The atmosphere is very minimal but cute and the location is great tucked in the North End. Danielle was so friendly and sweet despite my crazy long, full and curly hair. She was patient and so excited for me to love the outcome. I used a Gilt voucher and was never made to feel bad for doing so.
I highly recommend this salon and Danielle’s services!
Tip: Bring cash for tipping

I legit just left the salon less than half an hour ago and I had to rush back to the office to write this review. I’ve been burned by many stylists before so I was very weary to try again. Well, let me just say, I’m glad I decided to make an appointment here.
I called this morning to make an appointment for a blow dry on my hair, I’m going to a holiday party in a few hours and wanted to look nice. I made it there on time for my appointment and was greeted with smiling faces (I’m big on hospitality)
My stylist’s name was Kristin (She is AMAZING at what she does!) I had a hard time explaining what I wanted done because I’m not good at hair whatsoever. She knew exactly what vision I had and brought it to life. I told her about my horror stories and she took a look at my hair, and I think I have found my Stylist from now on! I’m definitely going back to her for my color… I’m definitely going back there to get eye lash extensions, also!
Overall, Great service, Great results, Great energy! 5 stars!

I have been getting my hair cut by Danielle for close to 4 years now. My dad has been a hair stylist for 30 years, and unfortunately cannot cut hair as much anymore. Danielle is the only other person that I trust with my haircut. Danielle takes her time to make sure that the cut is exactly how you want it, and she will not let you leave until you are happy with how you look. I am a touring musician, and always make time to go see Danielle at Bangs of Boston when I am in town, and will continue to do so. If you want a great haircut, go see Danielle and she will hook you up!

Kelly is fantastic. Half the price of my last Newbury St salon and TWICE AS GOOD. I have fine thinning hair & one bad cut I will be paying for for 6+ months. Kelly is fantastic! Let me say this, IF YOU KNOW SOMEONE WITH FINE OR THINNING HAIR be a good friend and tell them about Kelly.
My appointment started on time, I voiced my concerns, what has not worked for me in the past, what has worked for me in the past and she went to work.
I was expecting to be disappointed. I just moved to MA a year ago and was with the same stylist for 8 years. The times I went to recommended posh Newbury St salons I wore a pony tail for months after. Kelly was awesome! She understood my fine thinning shoulder length hair and how to cut without having it look straggly. She even did a good job with the blow dry and I NEVER like how others blow dry my hair. I am pick and quick to dislike services received — praise from me is rare. I give Kelly five stars and am thrilled to have a regular stylist once again.

Happened upon this salon when I was walking around the North End. Had not cut my hair in two years and just had not found a place I liked in the area. Lorena did a great job with my hair, getting rid of the unhealthy ends, making the layering look great for work and going out but making it very wearable at home at the same to time. Love this place and I will now be a regular because it’s within walking distance of my home in the West End. Had a great time talking to her and I am proud to support local businesses.

I REALLY wanted to like this place. I love LOVE the location, but overall I just didn’t like the atmosphere in there. Every time I was in there I just felt kinda rushed, and I felt like I didn’t have my hair stylist the entire time. She’d start with me, and then have someone else finish. This could just be me too, but I felt like anything and everything that was said to me was what they say to everyone. I remember choosing a color, and as she’s dying it she kept saying over and over and over AND OVER again about how much I’d love the color. Then oddly enough other hair stylists would come by and say the same thing… over and over again… (for the record I didn’t pick anything that outrageous… it was a newer Burgundy kind of color that a lot of people were getting for the fall) It almost seemed like it was trying to over compensate in a way??? I don’t know maybe it was just me… but if I’m going to sit in a chair for over an hour every 8 weeks or so, I want to be able to sit down, relax and be able to have a real conversation with someone. Not about how much THEY think how awesome my hair is going to look.
Maybe it’s just me though… if you’re not into making friends at your hair salon, then by all means come here. If you’re looking to enjoy yourself, I’d say there are other places out there that can provide you that.

I wasn’t going to write a review for Bangs of Boston because the service is so great and they’re a fun group to be around. Really outgoing and happily willing to fit in as many people as they can. I called at 4:45 to see if they could do a 5:00 appointment rather than a 5:30 appointment, which I had originally scheduled, and Kelly was more than happy to accommodate me. But then when I was washing my hair this morning, I kept pulling out huge clumps of hair and changed my mind. I’ve never seen anything like it and my scalp hasn’t ever reacted badly to hair products. This was my second visit there and I’ve only gotten blowouts, so I can’t speak for the other services they offer.
I went in on Saturday for a blowout and wasn’t thrilled with it when I left. I noticed at the beginning that she didn’t comb my hair out after washing it, but rather started blow drying it with a round brush while it was still knotty. Maybe that’s a technique that I’m not aware of? I ask that in all seriousness, which is why I didn’t say anything to begin with. But then I looked at the first section of dry hair and the ends were completely fried and krinkly, like when you burn it on a flat iron. I let that go too. My hair looked OK when she was done but it felt/​looked a little dry and there was way too much product in it, which happened the first time I went there for a blowout too. It wasn’t until Sunday morning that I noticed that my entire head of hair was completely fried and krinkly like that first section of hair I noticed at the salon! I’ve had small sections of hair look like this before, but I’ve never had an experience where 90% of my hair is burnt like that. Then I washed my hair for the first time this morning and my hair started coming out in alarming chunks. I have fine, blond hair that I highlight on a regular basis (but not since August) and bleach never has that effect on my hair. In fact, nothing has ever had such damaging effects on my hair, and I get blowouts pretty regularly. Needless to say, I won’t be returning.

By far the best blow out I’ve ever gotten, from stylist Barbara. She was so awesome and attentive — gave my hair a quick trim to get rid of stubborn split ends, hydrating mask, and the best blow out!
Thanks again!

Absolutely the best salon in Boston!!!
I love this place. Kelly Murphy and staff
are hair stylist supreme!
Definitely worth a try– you will not be
disappointed!

Meh. Nothing special.
I brought a Groupon for a keratin and booked an appointment for the end of May. I was told the keratin lasts 5 – 6 months. Three months later and my hair feels gross in the humidity.
Okay, so for the first few weeks or so, my hair was noticeably softer and wasn’t frizzy. But now my hair doesn’t feel as soft as it should. I had gotten a keratin previously at another salon, and the results lasted much longer.
I even bought expensive shampoo and conditioner sold by the salon that was recommended for keratin-​treated hair. I was careful for the first 72 hours and did not wet my hair or put it up in a ponytail.
I probably wouldn’t go back here for a keratin. It wasn’t a horrible experience, but compared to the results of my first keratin, I just can’t give this place anymore stars.

I had my first appointment with Danielle and she is awesome. My hair looks great and feels even better. Danielle is a great stylist. She took great care in the consultation and also explained what she was doing and how she was doing it. After all the times walking by I’m so glad I finally went in.

I live in terror of bad haircuts. Growing up, my former hairdresser mother was the only person who ever touched my hair. I’m always a little apprehensive trying out a new salon, but Bangs was quite good.
I went in because I had a Groupon. I meant to make the appointment with one stylist, but whoever I had spoken to on the phone must have misunderstood me because I ended up booked with someone else. Regardless, they honored the Groupon, which I really appreciated, and my stylist was AMAZING! I saw Christina and she did a wonderful job with my hair. I got about a foot taken off and she was very kind. It’s a great, fun summer cut. She was very patient and reassuring throughout. She asked lots of questions, which was great.
I really liked the salon (both staff and environment) and though they are a little expensive, I think splurging every now and then would be worth the cost.

I’m a huge skeptic when it comes to trying new hair salons. From my first hair cut at age 3 until I was 21, I only had one hair dresser, so I was nervous but decided to give Bangs a try after seeing the Unilocal reviews. I got the Groupon for a wash, cut, partial highlight, and blowout. The salon is really cute and was easily accessible from the Haymarket T stop, which was convenient.
I had my hair done by Katie Miller and I can honestly say that my hair has never looked or felt better. Katie did an INCREDIBLE job with my hair! She really took the time to make sure I was getting exactly what I wanted. I said I wanted natural highlights and to keep my hair long, and Katie listened perfectly. It’s really obvious that she loves what she’s doing because it showed in how well she treated me and the effort she put into my hair. My roots needed a dye job as well, and even though it wasn’t included in the Groupon, Bangs did it for only $ 30 (and it’s normally about $ 100!).
The customer service was great and I felt well taken care of the entire time. I will definitely be going back and I HIGHLY recommend anyone to schedule with Katie, you won’t believe how amazing your hair looks! Bangs of Boston is 110% worth the money because the quality is second to none.

I dig this place — I came around 5PM on short notice for my appointment with Jody. I bought a groupon and it was a great deal to try the place out. You could tell the place was running behind BUT the staff was super welcoming and you could tell they were hustling to catch up without compromising people’s hair. It was after my workday so I didn’t mind waiting a bit.
Jody came over twice to ensure she did not forget about me, and Kelly was fantastic in keeping me in the loop as well as keeping the other girls moving. I was impressed and you could tell they felt bad — means a lot.
To the haircut, I’m happy with it! Exactly was I asked for and a fantastic styling at the end. I’ll be back to see Jody, she did a great job.
Also… the signs outside this place are priceless. You’d think you were entering a pub but it’s a hair place. Well played.

I hate writing this review and not giving them more stars but I just can’t. I really wanted to fall in love with this place and I just can’t. I saw the darling blonde highlights they did on another woman while I was there getting my *meh* keratin, and have heard terrific things about their blonde highlights, so decided to come here to get mine touched up. I had a 20% off coupon from my previous visit so that made the full foil a manageable $ 96 plus tip.
They happened to have an appointment available on short notice for the day before Valentines Day, so I was shocked. Well, a stylist ended up cancelling, so when I got there they were all backed up. My appointment ended up starting a solid 40 minutes late, which I understand can happen. I was quite overdue for highlights and couldn’t wait to lighten it up. Well, in all the frenzy, they definitely let it lighten. And lighten. And lighten. When she finally came back to check, her eyes were wide. «Wow, it takes really well to your hair, huh?» Apparently.
Well needless to say, it had overprocessed and was rather, shall we say, tacky. And like with the keratin, it was uneven. One side had finely woven highlights, one side was streaky. Pulling it back in a ponytail made me wince at the sight. Oh and it’s now incredibly dry from the overprocessing, and previously I’ve ALWAYS been complimented by stylists on how soft my hair is. After she dried the front section of my bangs, she said, «Oh and if you don’t like the exact color, you can always come in next week and we can adjust it!»
I did just that. And after she toned it the following week, it looks lovely. Much more natural and flattering. I’m certain that the problems were a result of being incredibly busy, but it’s really the nail in the coffin for me after the meh keratin. They really are nice people and I wanted so badly to be wowed on the second chance I gave them, but no such luck. My search for affordable blonde hair in Boston must continue!