James Joseph Salon

02/20/09

NOT RECOMMENDED!!!

by Celushk at Citysearch

It was my first time, I read good and bad reviews but decided to check it for myself. My appt. was with Erica, she seemed nice as well as her assistant, but she left me with the same color nothing new nothing great same brownish colors with "highlights" mm I dont think so, and then when she did the my hair it was so horrible.. my hair ended up with static and it was impossible for me to enjoy the night out because my hair was flying all over!!! I paid 180 for NOTHING seriously!! i think the salon is very expensive and they give you less than average results! Dont go with Erica!!

• Pros: ambience
• Cons: really bad hair color

10/19/09

Hairstylist is talented and generous.

by Margaret Kudzma at Citysearch

I have been a faithful client of Cristina Viselli for over 5 years. She was recommended by a friend. I have long, thick, wavy hair. Since she has been cutting and coloring my hair, I have received numerous compliments from friends and strangers. I completely trust her judgement...I just show up and she does what is needed...no more photos or worries.

Cristina also is extremely generous. On November 8th, she and several of her coworkers have donated their time to raise money for homeless pets. The hair cut-a-thon event is being held at the James Joseph Salon and features special guest, Miss Teen USA (Cristina is her regular hairstylist).

I highly recommend the services of Cristina and the James Joseph Salon.

• Pros: Excellent color and cuts.

09/23/09

HOT HOT HOT

by Laura1234 at Citysearch

HOT HOT HOT! LITERALLY! So, I burnt a very large section of the back of my hair. I thought for sure I was doomed as I sheepishly walked through the door to go see Cristina…. I can not even tell you how grateful I am to have such an expert stylist. I walked out of James Joseph Salon that day much different than I walked in. I can’t even believe the cut. It is amazing. You would never know that I had a “whoops” and that’s not the first time she has fixed one of my self inflicted “WHOOPS”. The color is always perfect and her cuts always exceed my expectations. I actually even have some of her cards in my wallet because I got tired of trying to explain to people where I get my hair done! Cristina – If you are reading this, please don’t ever move out of the area! :) A++ every time!

• Pros: Atmosphere, location and Cristina!
• Cons: None

03/17/09

Great Haircut by Eva

by Zara7 at Citysearch

I got my hair cut by Eva about a month ago. I normally don't write reviews, but had to this time because I was so impressed with the cut Eva gave me.

The way Eva shaped my hair is incredible. She gave me long layers throughout, and my curls just fall in place and frame my face perfectly. All I have to do is wash, put product in, and be on my way.

I am super picky, and Eva's haircut is by far the best I've had. Her assistant was really nice too! I am so happy with the cut, I could go on and on :)

Zara

• Pros: Results!!!

02/16/09

For 380$ I would expect exactely what I want?Wouldn't you?Well,don't!

by taradara at Citysearch

I read so many reviews on this salon before finally deciding to take a chance and they all said nice things.Pricey but ok. I don't mind the price as long as I get what I want. I wanted a cut/color, brought a picture of exactly what i want and had before, my hair has the right texture, i had the cut before and it worked but somehow i left the salon with a pale resemblance of what i wanted. and after i washed my hair was so hard to manage because the cut is not correct. the color is ok, again not what i really wanted. and really, i think after spending 400$ with all tips included, i should love what i see,right? i'm very upset and don't even want to go back for a correction because they fail the first time...

the good thing is that they are friendly and nice, but i don't really want that, i want a great cut and a perfect color!

if you really care about your hair, color and style, i would not recommend this place.

• Pros: ambience, friendliness
• Cons: skills

01/05/09

Worst Hair Color

by mlw09 at Citysearch

Decided to treat myself to a Newbury Street experience before the holidays. Researched online and the reviews for James Joseph seemed very positive...in addition reviewers had mentioned it was reasonable for Newbury Street. Went in for some "low lights" for my single processed blond hair and $367 later left with the worst hair color of my life. I've been to Newbury Street before, but have never spent over $200...I was so incredibly depressed. The color was so dark I went back a week later to add highlights...needless to say the stylist was not very cordial and didn't even look to see how the color was after I dryed my own hair. Worst hair salon experience ever!!!!

• Pros: Ambience
• Cons: Terrible value and customer service (as a new customer they conveniently neglected to mention the $50 charge to dry my hair and that tips were cash only).

11/19/08

Finally got lucky with Lindsey!!!!

by jennybug66 at Citysearch

I have been in Boston for almost 3 years and have never found a stylist that did my hair the way i liked it. Lindsey is awsome! I went on the website and saw that she liked to do blondes so I thought I would try her out. Thank god I did I LOVE my hair!! When I met her she was so friendly and outgoing she told me that my hair was lacking depth and that I needed lowlites, I was a little apprehensive at first because I love being blonde but I trusted her judgment and it came out sooo good. The lowlites were just a darker golden blonde and it was so shinny and natural. Before my hair looked so fried and damaged and now it looks so healthy. I cant wait to go back and see her again!

• Pros: Friendly staff, nice atmosphere
• Cons: parking

11/05/08

Cristina changed my life

by jennyqueen at Citysearch

I had the frizziest and most difficult hair to deal with. It wouldn?t curl and it wouldn?t stay straight either. It used to take me forever to make my hair look half presentable everyday. I have been to many hair salons in Boston and I have not found anyone that would be remotely interested in helping me with my hair. Every time I went to a salon my hair would end up greasy and plastered to my head instead of smooth and shiny.

Thankfully, I went to James Joseph and found Cristina. When I first met her I felt so

relieved because she knew exactly what do to with my hair. She sat with me and went over everything that I needed to know in order to have beautiful hair. Cristina introduced me to an Italian keratin treatment which totally changed my life. My hair has never ever felt or looked this way before. Now, I can make my hair look great in less than 10 minutes. My morning dreadful routine is finally over thanks to her.

• Pros: Super sweet and knowledgeable stylist. Reasonably priced. Great ambience.

10/28/08

You'll love this place and the amazing Eva

by Lowellgirl at Citysearch

I've spent my life chasing the perfect haircut. From Supercuts (I know, I deserved to look bad), to the dizzying array of high-priced salons on Boston's Newbury Street, I've plunked down as much as $300 for drop-dead-gorgeous hair, only to feel dissapointed, super broke and super stupid.

I started to blame my hair. Maybe trying to transform this long, straight, part-down-the-middle hair into something drop-dead gorgeous was, well, unrealistic. Then I met Eva, whose scissors are truly a magic wand.

This girl can cut. Eva is more than a hair stylist. She is an artist who knows her medium.

For the record, my hair isn't the easiest to work with. It's pin straight with a kickin' cowlick above my right eye.

I wanted to keep my length but have some style. Maybe even leap into bangs. Eva really listened to what I wanted and took the time to study how my hair moved.

Eva knows hair texture and shape, and how to make a cut compliment the contours of your face.

Friendly and confident, as Eva snipped, she explained how the hair would fall, what works and what doesn't.

When she was done, I had what I was looking for my entire life. A conservative look for my career but with a little edge to keep it sylish and interesting.

After my first visit to Eva, I was standing in line for coffee when two women told me I had beautiful hair.

After the fourth visit, I know my life-long search for perfect hair is over.

My straight hair has shape and blends flawlessly. Even my cowlick behaves, and every cut grows out beautifully.

It's like I was actually born with great hair. All it took was a trip to Eva's chair to realize it.

Thank you Eva. You love hair, you love people, you love your job and it shows!

Everyone at James Joseph, especially Eva's fantastic assistant, Anastasia, has been friendly, fun, and provided great service in a relaxed atmosphere.

Visit Eva. You will get a haircut that enhances your life.

• Pros: Eva
• Cons: cost, but the cut is worth it

10/19/08

Love it!!

by abster79 at Citysearch

After a few of my co-workers had gone here and come back with great looking hair, I wanted to follow the trend. A couple of them saw Derek, and another saw someone else. I went to Derek as well. The over-all feel of the salon was so full of energy from the beginning.

He came over and sat me down with a smile. We had our little girl talk, and I basically told him to do whatever he pleased because who else would know better. He was very specific with details on what he was going to do. Couple inches off the bottom, some more simple looking layers for my super fine hair and a straight across fringe as he called it. I got my hair washed and got back into his chair, and he worked and worked, almost like nothing existed but my hair, not much conversation but thats OK.

I left feeling a little ehhhh, whatever. But a couple days later I realized I just didn't need to work that hard to style my hair and thought to myself that thats where his magic is! Such a young KID literally, but don't be fooled, he's got it going on. Cute kid to boot. Love him.