Studio 291

05/14/2008 Posted by carolinere

I had the same hair stylist for 20 years and after he retired I tried different places until a friend told me about Cindy so I gave her a try. Both Cindy and her staff are very professional. Since I've been going their she is very prompt on Appointments and she does an incredible job!

Pros: great cut reasonable prices very professional

Cons: Sometimes parking is tight but sides streets are always open

04/22/2008 Posted by mohctep

So far, so great. Color is nice shade of blond, cut is good as well. I am completely satisfied with results. As someone mentioned before location is "out of the way", but it is definitely worth the drive.

Pros: Quality of work

Cons: Location

04/09/2008 Posted by kangaroo11

I have never written a review before but I felt that I should. Studio 291 is just plain great. A few months ago I got a great new color and an easy and fun new cut. I just went back and got the same great service. In the months between my appointments I received a thank you card and an email with great discounts. I got a free conditioning treatment at my second appointment. Studio 291......nice people....nice work...nice deals. Enough said!

Pros: good stylists and good deals

Cons: n/a

03/22/2008 Posted by Mike298

Uh, I don't know what to say. My haircut is croooked!!!! Who does that?! Omg, I hate this place. Don't come here.

Pros: nothing

Cons: they can't cut hair

03/17/2008 Posted by gemini1010

My daughter found this salon. She has been going to Cindy for a couple of years now. She kept telling me that I needed a new look and to make an appointment with Cindy. For xmas she gave me a gift certificate. (I took the hint) I finally made my appointment and went to see Cindy last week. I have to tell you I was very nearvous. I have had the same haircut that would be easier to measure in decades than years. I have also never had my hair colored. Cindy greeted me at the door. She had me sit in her chair and took the time to discuss what I wanted. She made sure I was comfortable with each detail of my new cut and color. After looking at picture and color swatches we came up with a plan. Cindy highlighted my hair with 3 different colors that looked so natural and blended away the greys. The cut is great too. I have received so many compliments from my daughter, friends and co-workers. Maked me wonder how bad i looked before!?! One other thing.....they use color and products that is sulfate free and veagan. I thought that was a nice extra. I love my new style. Its pretty, easy to do and I feel younger. Thanks Cindy!

Pros: great work, nice staff

Cons: n/a

12/19/2007 Posted by hughmormon

I went to Cindy this last weekend for my first time to get a wash, cut and process for the $75 first time coupon. I just moved to the area and normally go to high end salons like MichaelJohn in London, but was looking for something a little more affordable this time round. Reading the reviews Studio 291 looked like a quality but affordable salon. I had an excellent visit! I arrived about 20 minutes early for my appointment but was immediately ushered back for a wash. Mary washed my hair and had a little trouble getting the temperature right, but did a good job. Then I came out front and Cindy and I talked a little about what I wanted done and what look I was going for. The cut she did was fantastic, and the color was very good. But Cindy noticed I didn't think it was great so she took me back, washed my hair and started all over. (Make sure Mary washes your hair, Cindy is great for color but not so great at a wash - my shirt was drenched by the end) I was impressed that she would take the extra time to make sure I loved the new look without over charging me. She was very polite and accomodating. Over-all an excellent place to go. The 1/2 star would be for the decor. Don't go in expecting much. The walls need a new coat of paint and the floors a good scrub. In fact just don't look too closely at your surroundings and you will feel like you are at a luxury salon. Also Cindy does bring her small dog in to work which is very fun, but if you have severe dog allergies, probably not the salon for you.

Pros: affordable and they will work with you until the job is perfect - don't be afraid to be picky

Cons: parking and decor

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11/23/2007 Posted by sullivano

I started going to Cindy at Studio 291 a little more than a year ago after moving to the area from NYC. I read the reviews and made an appointment with Cindy. I was shocked that I could get an appointment with the salon owner and not have to wait months on end. Cindy was fantastic. She gave me a spectacular cut and does great with my color. She's very talented and will listen to any concerns her clients may have. I'm really really glad I found her and am a loyal client. I'm just waiting for her to get an aesthetician started so I can get my eyebrows done there too and I won't have to bother going anyplace else. Great great salon.

Pros: Very clean, friendly staff, talented stylists, relaxed atmospher

Cons: parking is not ideal

11/15/2007 Posted by liv2007

I am writing this review because I depended on this site's reviews prior to making my appt. I had been going to Salon Marc Harris on Newbury Street. I booked a full highlight and cut with Cindy. She was great. Easy to talk to and she had good suggestions about my highlights. The salon is very small, but quaint. I was there on a saturday morning and most of the clients were over 70. I thought that was wonderful. It felt like this salon had a real commitment to it's neighborhood. Cindy did a nice job on my highlights and gave me a TRIM (we both agreed that was all I needed). So, nothing was 'wrong' with the services. I was surprised by the cost as I checked out. Cindy and I emailed each other back and forth a few times after because I felt it was only fair to discuss this with her first. I tried to place our correspondence in here, but it only allowed me 2000 characters...and editing our emails wouldn't have been a fair representation. The jist was that I based my appt. on the prices on the web site (go to Contact, then to Services). My bill (including a 10% discount) came in a lot higher than I was prepared for. The website showed $30+ for haircut. I was charged $54. (this was due to a blowdry which I would have assumed was part of the haircut price on her site). The highlight came in at $170, the website showed $130+. (this was due to the length of my hair (12 inches root to ends) and a $20 toner charge which again, I would have assumed was part of the price on her site, there was never a separate toner charge listed on the site). Total would be $224. I left a tip of $30 (it was less than 15%..but all the cash I had on hand). To Cindy's credit, she has since updated her prices and notes on the web site to reflect some of the charges I was surprised by...and she has increased her starting prices.She also told me via email that tipping the owner is not necessary.

Pros: Friendly, quaint location

Cons: Not worth the prices

09/13/2007 Posted by cdlake

I had been going to the same hairdresser for 8 years. She recently had a baby and decided not to come back to work. I was now left to find someone new. I had noticed Studio 291; I drive by everyday on my way to work. One night on the way home I stopped in and made an appointment. I was telling my concerns to the receptionist, about trying someone new when the owner, Cindy, came over. She sat and consulted with me. She made feel very comfortable about my appointment with her. When I returned for my appointment a week later Cindy remembered every detail of our consultation. She went over everything again to make sure we were on the same page. The final result was perfect. She highlighted and low lighted my hair. It looks so natural. The cut is fabulous too. I have very curly hair and it is tough to find someone to give a good cut with my type of hair. I have gotten so many compliments on my hair. I even had a woman stop me on the street the other day to ask who did my hair. I highly recommend Studio 291!!!

Pros: Talented hairdressers who have and eye for detail.

Cons: Parking isn't too bad. But its 2hr parking on Watertown Street and my appointmen lasted 2.5hrs

08/29/2007 Posted by andreag88

Kelly does an awesome job doing highlights and they come out a perfect tone. I HIGHLY recommend Studio291 ! Kelly is very friendly and the whole staff is as well.