Will Charles Salon

06/21/08

Glad I trusted them with a major change in hair style!

by LowMaintenanceGirl at Citysearch

Last week I decided to cut about 12 inches off my hair (donated to Locks of Love, see below). Made an appointment at Runway after reading reviews here. The salon was modern and minimalist, with no excessive or frou-frou decorations that would have made me feel out of place. I'm the epitome of low-maintenance. I wanted something that I could wash and go, no styling necessary. I spend less than 5 minutes on my hair in the morning. Nino listened to my requests: no color or highlights, no curling or straightening, nothing that requires blow-drying, nothing that requires "product", nothing that would get in my eyes, but still fun and feminine and pretty. An hour later, I had a beautiful haircut with funky texture and minimal effort required. When I asked Nino how to style it in the morning to preserve the look, his response was, "Just mess it up." How perfect!

If you go: Visit their web site and print out the coupon for new customers -- you'll get a top-notch haircut for $25. Although they do not send hair to Locks of Love, they are happy to cut your ponytail according to the guidelines so that you can mail it yourself. This is super-easy, just check out the guidelines on the Locks of Love web site.

• Pros: down-to-earth atmosphere, ease of scheduling appointments, no pressure to buy products
• Cons: a hair salon that doesn't own haircut and syling catalogs!

12/13/09

Amazing stylists without the newbury snobbery

by p rose at Citysearch

I've been in Boston for a little over 3 years, and prior to going to Will Charles, had yet to find a hair stylist that I liked enough to go back to again. I had tried a handful of Newbury St salons, most of which were undeservedly over-priced. After hearing about Will Charles Salon from Groupon I decided to give it a try, but wasn't expecting much. Patrick cut my hair, and I was asking for a risky hair change that could have ended up disastrous given he had never cut my hair before. WOW, was I pleasantly surprised. He did exactly what I asked for and envisioned, and it was like he had been cutting my hair for years. I now have a super chic, stylish haircut that provokes nearly daily compliments and am more than happy to say that I've been back to Patrick....twice. I would pay more for his haircut and not think twice, but another great benefit is that haircuts are only $55.

Summary: the salon is the best on Newbury and Patrick rocks out uber-chic cuts!

• Pros: great stylists, friendly but stylish atmosphere
• Cons: none

10/22/09

New name, new owners, GREAT experience!!!

by sr211 at Citysearch

Billy and Erik have transformed the old Runway Salon into an exciting new endeavor: Will Charles Salon! The talent is still top-notch and now the environment is more positive and friendly than ever. I had the keratin treatment done with Billy and my hair feels better than it ever has!!

• Pros: great staff!

10/21/09

Excellent!!!

by hellosb at Citysearch

I've been coming here for several years now and have my hair done by Billy and Erik. I am always happy with my hair but the change of atmosphere is just icing on the cake :) LOVE THEM!!!

• Pros: talent, location, friendly
• Cons: parking

10/19/09

Great hair, great atmosphere

by dm0 at Citysearch

Since Billy and Erik formed Will Charles Salon, the atmosphere at 11 Newbury Street has really turned around. I have been going to this salon for almost four years and the change is dramatic since Nino left. Everyone is so friendly and the place is so inviting. Billy has been doing my color this entire time and I have the most natural blonde highlights. I get a lot of compliments and I always enjoy my experience.

• Pros: Friendly, good value, stylish
• Cons: None

10/17/09

Will Charles Salon is not Runway Salon

by CClements at Citysearch

Will Charles Salon occupies the space at 11 Newbury st. formerly housing Runway Salon. Although some of the same stylists work here, it is not affiliated in any way with Runway Salon. Nino is gone!

• Pros: positive atmosphere, friendly, talented

10/02/08

Best Shampoo, Best Hair Cut

by libertee2008 at Citysearch

I got a hair cut and style at this salon on Newbury Street on short notice. Just happened to be walking on Newbury and walked in to see by chance if they could take me. Great place. Excellent service. Nice, relaxing shampoo. The best hair cut I've gotten so far.

• Pros: service, shampoo, talent, value
• Cons: none

09/17/08

Terrific Hair Cut

by gipsyqueen at Citysearch

I got the best hair cut of my life from Haley at this hair salon on Newbury Street. Just happened to be surfing the net and found this salon. I thought to myself, I should try it and so I did! The best hair cut of my life (and I'm not that young)! Haley was really nice, friendly and personable. She listened to what I wanted, made a few suggestions and went from there. She's excellent. Recommended.

• Pros: Staff, Skill, Value, Hair Salon
• Cons: None

09/09/08

Great Service, Great Price

by clwson77 at Citysearch

I got my hair cut at this salon for $25. What a steal! My hair is awesome. From the moment I walked in I knew I was in the right place. For students like myself, this salon is a bonus. Thanks Runway!

• Pros: Location, Value

09/09/08

Kyra's The Best!

by costa08 at Citysearch

Thanks to Kyra my hair looks the best it ever has in my life! I have gotten tons of compliments already. I am very happy and will be a client forever. Anyone looking for an amazing haircut should have their hair cut by her.

• Pros: Nice Salon, Excellent Stylists
• Cons: Parking

08/06/08

Superior Establishments Attract Talented People

by BostonGQ at Citysearch

The only reason I went to Runway was to follow a particular hair stylist whom I've been going to for some time now. When she ever told me that she was leaving I simply said, "Where do I go?"

Helen was always a talented stylist and now given the right tools in the right atmosphere she allowed to develop her skills and talents even further.

Without trying to sound to dramitic, the over all treatment and my haircut was simply one of the best.

Runway certainly made an excellent descision by hiring Helen. They've got my business....

• Pros: Helen