Fenny’s Salon

I love Fenny’s.
I’m not sure why people are complaining about costs, but as a male, I get $ 15 haircuts. It’s hard to find a better deal in this city.
I have difficult hair to cut. It’s wavy/​curly, and I have to straighten my hair at times. I have had my hair ruined by 5 other places in Boston, including one of those «high-​end» places on Newbury, just because they wet my hair and try to cut it without understanding when I tell them my hair isn’t naturally straight and I need it to be dry cut. I’ve been assured EVERY time that spraying my hair down will help cut it better. Fenny listens to me and dry-​cuts my hair carefully with scissors. Many of the cheaper barbers cut VERY quickly. For example, if you ask for an inch to be cut off, they will start hacking off hair, and you end up with much shorter hair than you asked for. Fenny will cut gradually, shaping your hair slowly.
I am a very picky customer, because of my crazy hair and high forehead, so honestly, I keep checking my hair during the cut and give instructions. Fenny is very patient and listens better than anyone else I’ve been to.
Tip: Make an appointment and make sure Fenny has lots of time to cut your hair, and you’ll end up with the best results. She won’t rush and will carefully mold your hair to look great.

Fenny is a nice lady but I can’t take that with me when I leave the salon. Only a haircut remains. She talks and laughs and makes you feel like your mom is cutting your hair but the haircut was mediocre. Its really a 3.5 but I like to give barbers the benefit of the doubt, cause usually its me just not manning up and correcting them. Fennys was very decently priced but the second time I came here she was no where to be seen. Took 20 min of me just sitting there and waiting and some broken english on the part of the employee to tell me that they weren’t cutting hair that day. Not very good service without Fenny there.
Avg (First visit + Second Visit) = (2 + 4)/2 = 3 estrellas

Don’t have Fenny the owner cut your hair. Fenny is probably OK for men who want something cheap and quick but that’s it. Seems to me that Fenny only knows basics and doesn’t understand how to listen to the customer. Bad combination. I’m trying to grow my hair out and it had finally just gotten to shoulder length. I went in there with a really simple request: I want it thinned out. DO NOT SHORTEN. So of course she cut off an inch and a half in length and I don’t even know what else she did. All I know is I’m left with a thick bob and the silhouette of my head now exhibits stunning similarities to the shape of a triangle.

I went to Fenny’s based on the reviews of her razor techinque and that she probably knew how to handle thick, straight, asian hair. I was pretty disappointed with my hairstyle. I showed her a picture of what my hair use to look like, and my hair ended up 3 – 4 inches shorter. Fenny’s explanation why my hair was cut so short was because of the type of layers I was requesting. I have a hard time believing her because my other stylist back home could produce the same layers without cutting 3 – 4 inches of my hair. This was a sign that she may not be that great of a stylist.
I did like the way she cut my bangs, and the haircut sort of grew out nicely. However, I will not be going back to Fenny’s salon

My boyfriend and I went there on Fri afternoon. He got a really bad haircut. Fenny (the Chinese lady) who cut his hair just reluctantly apologized that she wasn’t paying attention when she was cutting the sides. She insisted that if we use hair wax/​gel, it’ll look OK. What kind of hairdresser she is asking customer to disguise her mistakes by hair wax/​gel?

I tried Fenny’s Salon a couple of months ago, after seeing reviews on Unilocal.It’s relatively close to where I live but I had to drive my boyfriend’s car to get here (he was out of town), which wasn’t a problem because it was pretty easy to find parking.
I guess I went at a good time because Fenny was able to take me in right away. She asked me if I wanted a wash, and I said yes. I didn’t think much of it since most washes are included with a haircut, but I guess I shouldn’t have assumed that. I know many Unilocalers have talked about how great her scalp massages were, but I personally did not enjoy it. It hurt too much! It felt more like a painful scalp scratch rather than a massage… It hurt so much I cringed every time.
The haircut was great. She took a lot of time on me, even though customers stared strolling in one by one. I was really pleased with the cut she gave me and thought I had found The Place; the place where I can get a haircut I like and works on a student budget. But when I went to pay at the counter, Fenny said it was $ 40! I guess that’s a reasonable price for a haircut in Boston but I came in under the impression that it would be about half that price. I assume it cost more because of the shampoo/​dry and maybe next time if I just get a cut, it would be much cheaper.
Overall, I was happy but my wallet was not. Even though I liked my haircut, I don’t think I will go again unless I desperately need a haircut and can’t wait until the next time I go home, where I can get a cheaper haircut.

I walked in when Fenny was cutting another gentleman’s hair and in a few minutes she was done and it was my turn. Fenny is very amicable and cut my hair in less than 15 minutes! She also rinsed my hair after she cut it for free, which almost never happens. She’s instantly likable and if you can speak Cantonese, you’ll be able to experience her in her element. There are plenty of hair style magazines in the waiting area to give you ideas and she’s had the salon for 15 years, which, in this economy, says a lot! Plus, like so many have already noted, you can’t beat the great prices! Service was awesome and I walked out with a new haircut for less than 20 bucks, tip included! I’m definitely coming back since she’s so close to my office.

Go to Fenny’s for a great haircut at a superb value!
An appointment isn’t needed — drop right in — usually I have no wait or only a few minuets.
I usually get my haircut from Fenny herself, who is high-​spirited and friendly while being fast, efficient and professional. I’ve also worked with another stylist there who was also very good.
My 7-​year-​old nephew likes Fenny’s too! Last summer, I had just gotten a nice short haircut when he visited — and he instantly wanted a trim too — the skilled folks at Fenny’s took care of him quickly and he felt better in the summer heat.
Fenny’s is close to the ever-​growing SOWA art gallery district of the South End…
Also good pizza and subs are available next door while many finer restaurants are nearby such as The Red Fez, The Gaslight and Meyers & Chang is right down the block…
There is plenty of metered Parking on Washington Street, and Fenny’s is right on the Silver Line.

I had the Japanese straightening done about 8 times before Fenny (by 4 different stylists). Fenny’s work is on top of the list. My hair looks beautiful, healthy, shinny! She really takes care of your hair. She is not in just for the money. If you try to get the treatment too soon after she would tell you that is not a good idea (very unheard of). She has a very nice easy going personality and pay great attention to details (which is great when you are getting your hair done). The price range is very reasonable, in the ship end of the spectra. I had a problem with my hair after the treatment (not her fault at all) and she was very helpful. Overall, if you want great job at a reasonable price this is the place to go.

Everyone’s right. The service here is too wonderful to pass up! The head and scalp wash was amazing — not to be missed.
I didn’t know what I wanted when I went in, but whatever it was that I was hoping for, I got it! Great, fast and easy cut. And cheap (26 buckaroos for a medium length wash, cut, and style!)! And they take credit cards! Yea! Definitely headed back in a couple months.

Ok, so I’ve never personally had my hair cut here, but I’ve sat in a chair next to my friend Brian while he had his cut by Miss Fenny herself. Brian had been raving about the magical hands of Fenny, so I had to go witness the cut myself. She works fast, like Edward Scissorhands fast, and with dramatic flourishes and side steps that make it all seem like a dance. She’s upbeat and loves to laugh, and she’ll have you in and out of there in under 10 minutes (I think it’s because she cuts hair dry, at least the men, so that is a time saver in itself). Overall, I was impressed, and somewhat fascinated by her. The place redefines «no frills» but who cares when you are in such good hands.