Saffron Salon and Day Spa

08/18/2008 Posted by mmm21

I've had waxes before and after Lisa (sadly, I am now 1000 miles away from her expertise) and she is by far the best. A full brazilian is practically painless (the key is the hard wax) and she is both quick AND thorough, even tweezes. On top of everything, she is great at making you feel comfortable. I am so sad that I might not find someone as good as her again!!!

Pros: great atmosphere, other services sound just as good

Cons: tad expenseive but worth it

08/07/2008 Posted by SarahNew

I was hoping to get a last min apointment because my hair was really grown out and I felt a little desperate. I had to wait a week, but it was worth it. It was pretty friendly there, everyone liked eachother, and weren't fake or too dramactic in their style. I like to have a very natural blond so this felt right. I loved how my hair was shiny and soft afterwards. When I finished I went to Concord center and walked around a bit. Really nice. Sarah

11/09/2007 Posted by dhd

New to Concord and wanted somewhere I could count on for everything...nails, wax, cut, color, massage. Tried a few places in town, but nothing I would go back to. The staff at Saffron have been lovely at everyone of my many visits. Very accomidating when I need to reschedule or need a last minute appt. When I go in for services, I come out relaxed and totally revived. I call this place my little sanctuary now. Great waxing by Lisa, nails made beautiful again by Terry, and Sandy works her magic with hair. Saffron is a great go to place with exellent parking, prices, and welcoming enviornment. Go there and enjoy for yourself.

Pros: Great location, Comfortable design inside, Wonderful staff

09/01/2007 Posted by rosebud312

How could I have been so lucky to find this place? After spending countless full days driving to all the big names on Newbury Street, I happened upon Saffron. After a facial, I ventured out into haircuts and color, with great trepidation, I might add. Never mind that I was elated, it was a great ego boost to have people compliment me on my hair cut, highlights and glowing skin and ask me where I go. So, though they are near and dear to me, I have to share it with those discriminating patrons like myself who search and search for talented people. It won't cost you a mortgage payment and you won't have to fight traffic and meter maids or even fuss with the new hig tech parking machines that take mastercard on Newbury St! Skip the 40.00 parking and get a delicious lunch at concord Provisions. It's gratifying!

Pros: closeby, no drive, no hassles, very economical, considering the services

Cons: It's closed on Labor Day weekend.

08/24/2007 Posted by vissamp

I just moved to Concord from the South End of Boston. A cultural shock in many ways. the thought of trecking back into town for my hair/massage/facial needs was not something I was looking for, but was sure I was going to have to... Alas, next door to Concord Provisions owned by one of the "Tom's" of Nantucket Nectors, a very swank grocer, there was Saffron, an even swanker Spa. Clean, light and airy, this Spa covers it all. No more trips to Newbury Street for me. Not only saving in parking and gas, but the pricing is well affordable for those of us use to paying outrageous fees for less of what one can get at Saffron. Try it out.... Victoria

05/18/2007 Posted by seattlerains

I'm in from out of town, but am in the area every few weeks. I found this spa on citysearch, so I'm compelled to write my own review. I have had all kinds of massage and I get a massage about every two weeks. Liz's massage was the best I've had - this was the first time she's worked on me and the massage was perfect - she found every problem area, used the right amount of pressure, didn't talk during the massage except when necessary. I'm truly amazed.

Pros: Best Massage

Cons: None

04/29/2007 Posted by rosewoodale

I sent my husband and son in for haircuts to Saffron, after getting a recommendation from a friend. My husband is more the barber haircut kind of guy and I was hoping for a better haircut for him. He was reluctant to go to a spa, thinking it more a place for "girls", but I made appointments for my guys and they went and had a great experience. They were both taken care of by a young woman named Alyssa (very tall and attractive) and they came out looking happy, relaxed, and I must say, handsome. My husband loved his haircut, thought the hairwash much nicer than the barber's ;), and was delighted that the price was so reasonable. He'll definitely go back to Alyssa!

04/01/2007 Posted by suziequzy

I RECENTLY VISITED THE SALON AT THE SUGGESTION OF A CO-WORKER AT EMERSON HOSPITAL. WELL MY CO-WORKER NOW REGRETS MAKING THE SUGGESTION AND I REGRET TAKING IT. I WAS ATTENDED TO BY A GIRL WHO WAS VERY YOUNG AND VERY INEXPERIENCED. I WANTED A TRIM AND A HIGHLIGHT. WELL, WHEN THIS GIRL WAS DONE I HAD MANY INCHES MISSING AND MY HEAD LOOKED LIKE SOMEONE CRACKED A RAW EGG ON MY HEAD AND LET IT DRIP DOWN. THE HIGHLIGHTS WERE HIDEOUS. THE GIRL , ALYSSA , WAS VERY NICE( CUTE, CHUBBY BLONDE). BUT BOY DOES SHE NEED SOME MORE SCHOOLING.I THINK SHE WAS JUST AS SURPRISED BY THE RESULTS OF HER HIGHLIGHTING JOB. I WAS IN TEARS WHEN I GOT HOME AND MY HUSBAND ASKED WHAT HAD HAPPENED TO MY HAIR. MY STYLIST QUITE FRANKLY SPENT MORE TIME TALKING TO CO-WORKERS THAN PAYING ATTENTION TO WHAT SHE WAS DOING WITH MY HAIR. I WAS NOT AWARE THAT SHE WAS QUITE SO INEXPERIENCED AS I FOUND OUT LATER AND WOULD HAVE APPRECIATED BEING TOLD JUST HOW LITTLE EXPERIENCE SHE HAD. I WOULD NOT RECCOMEND THIS PLACE FOR HAIR...MAYBE SPA SERVICES ARE BETTER. I DO NOT INTEND TO FIND OUT.

Pros: PRETTY INTERIOR

Cons: NOT MADE AWARE OF SKILL LEVEL OF SYLIST OR LACK THEREOF!!

03/06/2007 Posted by pursegal

I recently visited this spa in Concord, expecting it to be great because of the town. I went with a gift cert. from a friend and expected a great day. I got a facial, and was surprised how irritated I was for five days from the extraction. I have never experienced this in my life, I thought I had to go to the dermatogolist. It was awful considering it was a saturday and I had a date later that evening. My manincure was average, nothing more. While having my facial, I could not relax, maybe because my room was near the front desk, but they should keep that in mind with the chatting. Upon leaving, I spoke to the desk manager (older woman with freckles). She just wouldn't hear about my asking about the skin irritation, told me that is what you get with all facials. I just felt awful, because of this type of customer service. Isn't the customer always right??? I won't be back, and that is too bad because the location is nice, and the place was pretty inside.

Pros: nice location

Cons: parking, service, noisy

02/21/2007 Posted by mollyskitchen

I just had the best experience at Saffron Spa in Concord. I am a total freak about my hair and I got it cut by someone recommended by a friend and she was awesome. The people at the desk when you come into the Spa are so friendly. Sometimes when you go to these places the staff are really stuffy, but they asked me if they could hang up my coat and if I wanted some tea or coffee while I waited. I was really nervous, but everyone made me feel very comfortable and my hair stylist, Alyssa - I am not sure how she spells her name - was so nice and I just love my hair.