Salon 23 — Local services in Boston

I have been seeing Ana for about 6 years now - since I was about 16. There is no one else I trust with my hair! She has done my hair for just about every event- proms, graduations- as well as any time I need a touch up or want my hair looking fabulous. I live in Philadelphia now but since I am from the Boston area and my family is still there, I literally travel back to Boston just to go to her to do my hair. I refuse to see anyone else. I do not see anyone in Philadelphia. I only trust Ana! And she makes every visit absolutely worth it.

I go to her for everything - coloring, cutting, styling... everything! She does my color PERFECTLY- I would literally never trust anyone else. It comes out exactly how I want it every single time. I have a unique goldish-blonde color that I don't think anyone else could do for me. She knows how to listen to her clients and incorporate an appropriate level of expertise and input so that her clients get what they want while also receiving essential suggestions and guidance. Her expertise is so vital to her success. She knows how to make coloring look so natural. She also is an amazing stylist. I have had tons of styles done and my hair comes out perfect. Even for a more casual look, I love getting a wash and set. My hair always looks amazingly healthy, soft, and perfect!!! I can't suggest her enough for all of your hair needs. She understands exactly what I'm looking for and she knows exactly what to do.

The salon itself is so comfortable and cute. I absolutely love the interior design. Classy and comfortable. Ana is so personable and delightful. She is great to talk to and treats everyone like family. She really pays attention to you and your wants, and makes the experience very personalized. I always enjoy my visits with her- not only because she makes me look fabulous, but also because she is so kind and comfortable to be around. She's great at what she does in all aspects. And she really loves doing hair, and this radiates throughout the salon and the experience. I really really recommend Ana and Salon 23. You will be going back forever- as...

I only let two people style my hair; myself and Anna. Anna knows everything there is to know about hair and the right way to run a salon. She knows what color your hair will take, what style suits you best, and how to pamper her clients. She fully devotes her time to her clients and really loves to get to know you. I love going to Anna because I know not only will I leave her salon with confidence, but because while I am there, everything feels natural; no conversation is forced. I, along with my mom and sister, have been seeing Anna for two years and have never regretted an appointment or a hairstyle choice. Anna is your person if you are looking to find a hairstylist that is friendly, amazing with coloring, cuts, and blow-outs, and someone who you can say "only Anna touches my hair". Anna has one philosophy when it comes to her clients: You are only allowed to leave if your happy; and believe me you will be. Book an appointment, you...

Really bad. This is just about a haircut, and it was terrible. There was no layering at all, and it was clear the stylist didn’t really know how to cut hair. They cut my hair without even washing it first. As a professional hairstylist, you should know how to curl hair properly. But they used a curling iron on both sides in opposite directions, which looked completely mismatched.

I don’t want to criticize the person, but honestly, the skills were really poor.I got the worst haircut I’ve ever had, and I was really upset.

Also, the haircut cost me $70. I don’t know if this is considered expensive or cheap in Boston, but it definitely wasn’t worth the price. There was no clear pricing standard—he just threw out a number casually. So when people say this place is “good value for the money,” I really wonder how much they were actually charged.

I don’t know how this salon has a 4.8 rating on Google Maps, but it’s definitely...