Frances Ray Jules Salon

MaryLouise is absolutely fabulous when it comes to highlighting and color.....she fixed me up and I was very pleased with the results! I was the only one in the salon at the time and it was sooo relaxing! Pros: Free parking!!!! Cons: Small salon, but its better than a huge crowded salon! more

Located right in my gym is this fantastic tiny salon......with a friendly staff......great conversation....great service....upbeat atmosphere.....and guess what....I got a great cut too!!!! See MaryLouise....I am definitely going back!!!!! Pros: 30% off first time clients.....located right in my gym more

I have never trusted many people to cut my hair. When I moved and couldn't see my barber anymore I decided to try the salon where I went to work out. I couldn't ask for a better place to get my haircut. MaryLouise did my fade exactly the way I wanted, better than my barber. The staff is very courteous and friendly and the owner is a really nice guy. I recommend this place whether or not you chose to work out at the gym. Pros: Great service, great staff Cons: Make appointments ahead of time--they book quickly more

Hairdressers are a dime a dozen and finding a good one is like finding a needle in a haystack. Well, I found a great hairdresser at FrancesRay Jules----a woman named MaryLouise. She did a great job not only giving me a cut that I ABSOLUTELY LOVE.....but also educating me about taking better care of my hair. The staff in general is friendly, helpful and courteous. I will definitely go back again.....and again.....I definitely got my money's worth at this great salon! Pros: Just having a great hairdresser to trust and go to is enough!!!!! more

I have never colored my hair in my life....but one day I wanted to do something different and for me, something daring......my search online led me to FrancesRay Jules and a woman named MaryLouise......to make a long story short......It is a dare I will never regret! While it was only a single process, demi permanent, she not only helped me make a comfortable and complimentary choice.......she also did a great job! Plus the advice and education I got about taking care of my new look was so thoughtful and so considerate......I might just go with her next suggestion----highlights!!!!! Pros: Courteous, friendly, knowledgeable staff.....parking.....satisfaction Cons: Small space.....restroom not accessible in salon....in remote area more

In one word------FANTASTIC......MaryLouise gave me a cut and blowdry and it absolutely made me feel beautiful and happy......I felt like she spent a little more time than I am used to sitting for a cut and blowdry but I didn't mind because she made my hair better than any hairdresser has made it----the quality was more than I could ask for. Besides, I go to the salon to relax....not get treated like a I'm in an assembly line. I HIGHLY, HIGHLY RECOMMEND this hairdresser and salon to anyone. Pros: Quality.....friendly staff....great location.....courteous service Cons: time spent at salon...but worth it!!!!!! more

What a great place to get your hair cut. Mary knows what she's talking about, and gave me a lot of suggestions on who to keep my long straight hair healthy while growing it out to donate to locks-of-love. She corrected what other hairdressers had done wrong with my hair, and I look forward to going back when I'm ready to donate. Pros: Knowledgeable staff, personal service Cons: A little out of the way for Back Bay dwellers, but worth the trip. more

I was looking for a new salon to go to being new in town. I did a search on the internet and FrancesRay Jules came right up.....since it was close to where I lived and worked, I decided to try it out.....Well, I was very surprised that with a salon so small, the service you get makes you feel so important and pampered. A woman named MaryLouise did my hair and I have to say she gave me a great color and a cut that I can definitely work with myself! I will definitely go back and I will definitely recommend it to anyone I meet! Pros: Parking, convenience, friendly Cons: Size of salon-------but that is insignificant in comparison to what you get! more

I hate to sound mean but I do want to share my experience - to make a long story short, it was awful. I went in with a picture AND described what I wanted, emphasizing that I really didn't want a-n-y length taken off. I was a little shocked when the woman parted my hair from my ears forward and promptly cut off LITERALLY 8 inches but I figured it was part of the process. When I inquired about blending it in with the rest of my hair (angling, razoring...anything...) the owner, Ben, came over and for 5 minutes spoke in jargon about how it wasn't possible because whoever last cut my hair hadn't ""connected the layers."" Well, I don't have layers so I'm sure he's right in saying they didn't connect them. Secondly, when I pressed a little harder about really wanting her to blend/angle it, he scolded me from across the room saying, ""You keep saying that, but I already told you"" etc. etc. which I thought was rude and unprofessional. Needless to say, I had to go to another salon to have my glorified mullet fixed and am very upset to have to get inches taken off the rest of my hair in order to fix it. It takes a long time to grow that much hair...I will say, however, that the prices were fair. Unfortunately, in this case, if I had known how it was going to turn out I would have coughed up the extra money and gone somewhere that the employees and owner listen a little better and don't treat you as though YOU are the problem. Pros: price Cons: employees, poor customer service more

Best salon! Ben and Rich are great. I am getting married in the fall and could not find one person that could do great makeup and hair. Went to frances ray jules salon and they do an unbelievable job. my hair & makeup trial was beautiful! I cannot wait to see what they will do for the wedding day. It is a great salon and everyone is so friendly which makes it even better!!!! Pros: very friendly comfortable atmosphere, the work they do is great!!!!!! more

Frances Ray Jules is the best salon i have ever been to. They greet the customers politley and they take great care with there customers. I highly recommend if you want to get manicure, petcuire or your hair n makeup done you should go to the Frances Ray Jules salon. You will be greatly sasified with this salon. Pros: bus line and train line Cons: parking more

I started going to FranRay Jules a couple of years ago when I saw all the great packages and specials they offer. I have always been pleased. My most recent visit was for a haircut with Ben--probably the best I've gotten in my life! It looks so great and has been so easy to maintain. more

Walked in not really knowing what to ask for, Ben asked me a few questions about my interests, work, etc. and immediately knew what type of cut to give. Was very satisfied, his attention to detail was impressive and I will definitely return. more

I was very nervous about trying a new salon, but Ben made me feel very comfortable. By the end of the night I felt like I had been going to see him for years. He corrected my color and gave me a great cut. I was very happy with my experience at Frances Ray Jules!! more

This is my second time going to this salon. I really like the salon and the location. everyone is friendly anf helpful. The first time I just received a haircut (which Marta cut.) I have been to so many salons and never came out happy, until she cut my hair! She layered it, and I never got so many compliments on it before! She really took her time and really knew what she was doing. Pros: staff parking Cons: none! more

I had Rhiannon (sp?) cut my hair short and she did a great job. She was friendly and fast, and was very attentive to what I wanted. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is on a budget living in Boston, who needs a great cut. She gives a cut that would normally cost 65 and up, but about half the price. Pros: They fit me in right away! more

I had my hair cut by Celia, who did a beautiful job. I showed her a picture of what I wanted, and she explained how she would modify it to fit my hair type. She gave me tips on how to style my (very thick) hair, and paid attention to every last hair on my head while she was cutting it. I really appreciated that because my appointment was right before closing time and she could have rushed me out the door, but instead she did really careful, deliberate work. The last time I got my hair cut at Judy Jetson I was left with scraggly strands everywhere because the stylist didn't check the cut after it was dry and rushed me out the door. Celia alleviated that problem. Pros: Celia, the prices Cons: Location, rude receptionist more

I was out shopping at the Christmas Tree Shop and having a wicked bad hair day. Soo I thought I would try the salon at the gym. I parked my car over the gym so I could get some walking in. Good thing that I do that because I noticed the salon sign. I have unruly hair and I was nevous. I never pamper myself and I rarely treat myself to much, but when I left the salon after Marta did my hair, everyone thought I went to Newbury street. My hair looks awesome. I hear a new bigger salon is opening in Boston. I will have to check that one out too. Thanks FRJ Betsey Pros: work out and get swetty, go to the salon and feel pretty Cons: small salon more

Marta gives me great natural-looking highlights at a good price. The staff is friendly and talkative--it's a pretty relaxed environment. They often offer great deals and specials, as well. And did I say I love my color? more

The staff here are a lot of fun, and fabulous communicators. They do a great job of understanding what the customer wants. They work hard, and provide excellent, first class service. more