DeKwa, elements of hair

(617) 236-8081

132 Newbury St (Dartmouth Street)
Boston, MA 02116 42.351 -71.0768

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Neighborhoods: Back Bay, Back Bay East

DeKwa.com

Hours:

Tue-Fri 10am-7pm Sat 9am-5pm

Last updated 8.25.11

Category:

Beauty Salons

Payment Methods:

American Express , Check , Visa , Discover , MasterCard

Smoking Permitted:

No

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Newbury Street salon offers cuts, updos, wedding styles, Japanese straightening, conditioning treatments and more in a feng shui setting.

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Know Before You Go:
Bring some extra cash because gratuities cannot be included on a credit card.
Save Money:
Discounted last-minute appointments can be had through the E-Cuts program. See the salon's website for details.
The Extras:
Some stylists participate in the Locks for Love program. Call the salon for availability.
Look Good:
You know you'll get a perfect look here. DeKwa sytlists have won various "Best of" awards including "Best Blowdry" (1999, 2000) and "Best Colorist" won by two stylists in 1995 and 1996.
ambiance
94.73999977111816% positive
  1. “The salon is in a great location on Newbury, just around the corner from Copley Square.”
  2. “It has a neat atmosphere with a modern decor and comfortable surroundings.”
  3. “The staff are always fun and welcoming.”
  4. “DeKwa is a salon that manages to create an environment richly afforded with ambient music, trendy comfortable furniture, and original art work.”
  5. “The atmosphere and quality of stylists are amazing.”
  6. “Great haircuts in a great atmosphere.”
  7. “researched some salons and found the DeKwa had the most reasonable prices and the nicest atmosphere.”
  8. “..she is great I call her "The FAIRYHAIR",she make your dreams comes true ,about hair she is the best //go to see her in DEKWA on Newbury ST.."good location"//////”
  9. “It is never fun to think about covering greys, spending a chunk of your hard earned $ and fearing a bad cut.”
  10. “get compliments everywhere I go, the cut is perfect and the blond/red highlights are fun.”
  11. “The atmosphere is also wonderful - very relaxed, nice music (not too loud), bright top level space and not overly trendy.”
  12. “The atmosphere of the salon was pleasant and relaxed, the staff seemed friendly and happy, and my stylist was amazing--very efficient, focused and professional but easygoing and easy to talk to.”
  13. “enjoyed the atmosphere as much as the results.”
  14. “Great Hair, Great Service, Great Style, Great location, Great Stylists, Ask For Kyle”
  15. “The music, pleasant decor, hearty cup of coffee and professional staff all combine to make DeKwa the place to find two of the most elusive elements of success: looking your best and feeling your best.”
  16. “It has great atmosphere and it's not uptight like most salons on Newbury Str.”
  17. “For me, the ambiance at Dekwa is perfect -- no Newbury St condescending attitude.”
  18. “The salon itself is very comfortable and the staff are all very friendly.”
  19. “Betty and her coworkers were great, the atmosphere was comfortable and I left looking like a million bucks.”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “The music, pleasant decor, hearty cup of coffee and professional staff all combine to make DeKwa the place to find two of the most elusive elements of success: looking your best and feeling your best.”
  2. “Everything about DeKwa is wonderful--from the sweet receptionists who offer you coffee to the attentive stylists who spend time looking at your hair and suggesting a style.”
  3. “the lighting, the amazing scalp massage, along with a glass of wine can relax anyone.”
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. “Deneen gave me a fresh new look, my hair looks great and feels healthy.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “She is especially good with asian hair, and it shows by her extensive roster of asian clients.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “The best thing about this place, though, is that they do not push products on you once your service is over; no awkward pressure is fantastic!”
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. “So in short, I really liked DeKwa, but I won't be back.”
  2. “Betty was fantastic, she told me everything that was going on during each step of the process and now I live in NYC and return to see her for root touch ups twice a year!”
service
100.0% positive
  1. “The salon itself is very comfortable and the staff are all very friendly.”
  2. “DeKwa always makes me feel welcome, the staff and stylists are nice and friendly.”
  3. “very good service”
  4. “great service.”
  5. “The staff are always fun and welcoming.”
  6. “Best haircut & color service//”
  7. “Her staff is incredible and go out of their way to make you feel welcome unlike other Newbury St. salons.”
  8. “headed back to the sinks where i recieved the most relaxing shampoo/scalp massage from the friendly hair washer.”
  9. “Very nice people as well.”
  10. “The stylists are professional and innovative, the rest of the staff is very friendly.”
  11. “The staff are consistently nice too, from the stylists to reception to the wonderful people who wash hair.”
  12. “Great colorist,best service”
  13. “Everything about DeKwa is wonderful--from the sweet receptionists who offer you coffee to the attentive stylists who spend time looking at your hair and suggesting a style.”
  14. “I've been getting my haircut with DeKwa for years - They provide wonderful service & the best cuts.”
  15. “The staff is very polite and accomodating.”
  16. “The music, pleasant decor, hearty cup of coffee and professional staff all combine to make DeKwa the place to find two of the most elusive elements of success: looking your best and feeling your best.”
  17. “Super friendly environment with great stylists- my best experience on Newbury Street.”
  18. “The people are really nice, the service is fabulous, and it's free!”
  19. “richard seems to possess every quality i'd been seeking in a stylist: receptive and attentive, he handles his razor deftly and with instinctive skill, giving me one of the best haircuts i've ever received.”
  20. “The staff is very friendly, good-looking, and attentive.”
  21. “As a male making my first trip to a Newbury St salon, I was happy to receive genuinely friendly, high-quality service without any pretension or attitude.”
  22. “So, all in all, I saved hundreds on my service while getting the best value in Boston, and enjoyed myself throughout.”
  23. “They have great hours and the staff is very friendly.”
  24. “The people are all so nice and treat you with respect.”
  25. “Kyle was so nice extremely friendly.”
  26. “great service”
  27. “The atmosphere of the salon was pleasant and relaxed, the staff seemed friendly and happy, and my stylist was amazing--very efficient, focused and professional but easygoing and easy to talk to.”
  28. “The best thing about this place, though, is that they do not push products on you once your service is over; no awkward pressure is fantastic!”
  29. “All the staff I encountered was friendly, personable and accommodating.”
  30. “The staff is friendly and judging by the amount of customers that come into their salon, they are also clearly experienced and talented people.”
  31. “Everyone seemed friendly and the salon had a nice clean feel to it.”
  32. “They have great service, great stylist, great products, and very good haircuts.”
value
73.08000087738037% positive
  1. “Unfortunately, the offer is good for first timers only, and I could never justify paying full price for one of their haircuts.”
  2. “used their "ecuts" offer for first time customers, but I will be more than happy to pay the full price next time.”
  3. “Betty and her coworkers were great, the atmosphere was comfortable and I left looking like a million bucks.”
  4. “researched some salons and found the DeKwa had the most reasonable prices and the nicest atmosphere.”
  5. “price is reasonable/ well worth it.”
  6. “The price is expensive for me as a student, but you wont regret, at least, I did not.”
  7. “So, all in all, I saved hundreds on my service while getting the best value in Boston, and enjoyed myself throughout.”
  8. “had been other places to quote prices, and this was certainly the best price and, in hindsight, definitely the best value.”
  9. “have been to the best - I used to get my hair cut by Oscar Blonde in New York - major waste of money I know, but I think having been to the top dogs in the business gives me perspective and some experience to make the following statement: I truly love D”
  10. “Although the Yuko system is expensive, the cost was not as extreme as I had imagined, but it's worth it.”
  11. “The price is very reasonable compared to other salons in the area and worth every penny!”
  12. “(Great prices too).”
  13. “Given the quality of workmanship, the personal attention, and the time I save because I do not have to fuss with hair and make-up, I feel the pricing is very reasonable.”
wait time
80.0% positive
  1. “wash my hair before i go to bed, get up and run a flat iron through it for like 2 minutes and im good to go!”
  2. “Last week, my beautiful daughter with gorgeous very long, blond hair informed me that it was time that she donate her hair to Locks of Love.”
  3. “went to dekwa for a very drastic cut from long to short to donate my hair to locks of love, Kyle was very helpful made me feel at ease and suggested what wouold look best for me.”
  4. “On the first occassion, it was a good haircut but nothing too complicated just a trim for long hair straight hair.”
  5. “actually like my new haircut despite the fact I'm a long-haired kind of girl.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/02/10

Deneen Co-Owner's new location

by DeneenC at Citysearch

DeKwa is closed after 10 years of great business. I am Deneen the Co-Owner of DeKwa and I am excited to announce I am working with the James Patrick Salon in the Sea Port/Fort Point Channel area of Boston. There is validated parking for all clients. Call 617-947-1914 or email me at Channeldeneen@gmail (dot com) for an appointment. I look forward to seeing you!

Deneen

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/06/10

Brazilian Keratin Treatment is AMAZING!!

by Slatch1 at Citysearch

I have been going to Deneen for 13 years. I moved to Boston and by luck found her at another salon when I was looking for highlights. She does the best highlights bar none. She also styled my hair for my wedding a few years ago. It was gorgeous and I loved it even more than my dress! It made me feel beautiful on my special day. Finally, she convinced me to try the Brazilian Keratin Treatment which I have now done twice. Its the best thing I've ever done. No more flat ironing, spending hours with a blow dryer. It takes minutes and looks great! Try it- you won't regret it!!

  • Pros: Great highlights, wedding hair, and brazilian keratin t
  • Cons: wish there was a 2nd location in the burbs!
4 Star Rating: Recommended

02/19/10

Locks of Love! Do it!

by FreeFoodBoston , Citysearch Contributor at Citysearch

I got my hair cut here to donate to Locks of Love. I don't know why more people don't do it. The people are really nice, the service is fabulous, and it's free! Cherylann was a sweetheart. I was nervous because I hadn't gotten so much cut in a while, but she totally calmed my nerves and did exactly what I wanted. I was so so happy with my cut. I'd recommend it to anyone.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/26/09

Want a hair cut that means everyday is a good day?

by debra stark at Citysearch

When you have a great haircut, you can wear rags or riches and always look terrific. When you have someone who knows hair, who can look at your face and complement it with a cut that looks as good on day 45 as it does on day 1, you're in real luck. I can't tell you how long I looked for someone who knew how to cut hair, and who made me look good. I found Deneen about four years ago, and haven't had one bad haircut in all that time. I love her!

  • Pros: Deneen is an artist!
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/13/09

No more bad hair days since Betty has ben my hairdresser!

by jbrady177 at Citysearch

I am very particular about my personal appearance and have been to many salons in and out of Boston. Since I found Betty, my hair has been fabulous. Ever since I started going to Betty, even strangers compliment the color and cut. Betty's expert work has been further enhanced by Keratin treatments, which I started in the spring. I exercise a lot, and the Keratin has made taking care of my hair much easier. Additionally, Betty does eyelash extensions, which I cannot live without. No more wasted $$$ on the latest mascara and tedious efforts applying it. I can actually apply every day make-up in less than 10 minutes now that I do not have to labor over mascara. For me, the ambiance at Dekwa is perfect -- no Newbury St condescending attitude. Given the quality of workmanship, the personal attention, and the time I save because I do not have to fuss with hair and make-up, I feel the pricing is very reasonable. The results make dealing with the parking hassle worth the effort.

  • Pros: Color & highlights, cuts, keratin treatments, false lashes
  • Cons: parking

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  • great experience
  • great hair kyle
  • highly recommend betty
  • full price
  • great color service
  • great nicest atmosphere
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  • very nice people
  • superb skill
  • aply like hair color
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  • great 10in cut
  • worst cut
  • horrible whole experience
  • great product
  • beautiful place
  • recommended i very highly
  • best colorist
  • really bad haircut
  • not forced conversation
  • awesome kwan
  • terrific deneen