Studio 291 Salon

I came to Studio 291 originally for a haircut and after Cindy did such a great job I returned for highlights. I had become too blonde and didn't want to get stuck in the same ""circle of obvious roots"", so Cindy listened to my frustrations and suggested a low light/highlight combination to bring back some of my original dark tones. The result was so natural looking, with darker shades infused, yet still gave me the blonde boost I craved! What was so nice was I felt Cindy really listened to what I was trying to achieve and created that effect. Thank you for the great look, Cindy. I look forward to my next visit. more

I found this wonderful salon off the Internet and LOVED it. I came in to see Cindy the day off my birthday and I was looking for a dramatic change. I used to get highlights but I was ready to try a Jessica Simpson look. I was scared about the toll that would take on my hair, but Cindy was absolutely amazing. She did a double process on me and pulled a few highlights around the crown. My hair came out the perfect blonde shade. It was just like I wanted and it was just as soft and even more shiny!!!! Thank you! Pros: healthy results, clean place more

I'm from out of state and been living in the Newton area for about a year. I have very light hair to start with an have been highlighting my hair for a long time. Since I have been living here I found it hard to find a stylist that could give me that natural look I wanted, untill I came to this salon...Marissa was the stylist that I had and she had an indepth talk about my hair before the process began. She noticed that I had a few diferent colors in my hair, and I told her I hated that !! I wanted to look soft and natural..I told her I was newly engaged and that I want to grow my hair and keep it very natural looking.. She was GREAT!.. One of the friendliest hair dressers I have ever had, the converstion kept going an I felt completly confident in her chair. She kept chatting away with me as she foiled my hair, at one point the salon owner even came by to introduce herself, which I thought was wonderful....At the end of my visit my hair was transformed into a shiny, beautiful shade of blonde! I couldn't be happier. Although I'm moving away from my new hairdresser.. I promise to send her all my friends .. Thank You Marissa, Ill miss you! Pros: Parking more

Studio 291 is a diamond in the rough! The hair professionals are so friendly, the inside is so cute with little gerber daises on every station, and you feel 100% comfortable and beautiful just being in there! Not to mention the fact that my stylist, Marisa Mikol, is amazing! more

I've been to alot of different places over the last few years. This is definitely the most beautiful salon, where you feel comfortable with an ethereal atmosphere. It is so clean. No one talks inappropriately. The stylists are very professional not to mention beautiful. They were very organized. ( If they ran a bit late-that just goes to show you how busy they are. You wait 6 months for the best doctor, right?) I had a cut and color. The prices were much less that nearby salons and done perfectly. They consulted with me and made me feel 100% comfortable with what ""we"" decided to do. Cindy said to me ...""We don't want to hear ""um ,yeah , it's nice...it's good "" We want to hear "" I love IT!"" That's our goal and if not we'll make sure to get there."" I can't say enough...there's no other stylist for me... Pros: Comfortable and renovations are gorgeous! Cons: Parking ..you have to wait a few minutes for a spot more

I brought a picture of hair style that I wanted...color and cut. Cindy was able to replicate it and I received a ton of complements on it. I just recently went back to get Japanese Hair Straightening done. Not only does Studio 291 do a great job but everyone there is extremely friendly. I would highly recommend it! more

I have been going to Studio 291 for a few months now. I recently went in to have my hair styled with my hair dresser Marisa. I had a party to go to and I wanted to have it loosly curled. When I was done it was perfect. I told her I would love to be able to have my hair do this everyday. She then refered me to Paul, the PERM MASTER. I has a consultaion and he told me that we could do a perm to achieve that look everyday with a lot less style time. I went back and got the perm from Paul and I love it. In the morning I just wash, put in the products that Paul told me to and its great. The curls were a little bit to tight first, which Paul told me they would. He said all perms relax after a few days. He was right. The curls loosend a little bit after just a few days.e I love the it! Pros: team work and great service Cons: na more

I am absolutely delighted to share my story because everyone looking for a salon should hear about this wonderful place and its owner Cindy. A salon I will not name at the end of last week ruined my hair. I called Studio 291 on Sunday, figuring I'd leave a message and see if they could take me before my business trip. Cindy happened to answer the phone because she was in the salon doing some work. After hearing my story, she agreed to come in on her day off!!!!and fix my hair. She gave me a partial foil to break up the brassy, half-done highlights I had before and a conditioning treatment to make my hair nice and smooth. She also fixed the uneven haircut I had gotten. My hair was absolutely beautiful on Monday just in time for my Tuesday business trip. I would really like to commend Cindy for, not only doing a great job, but also taking that extra step in making sure her customer is priority. Pros: Cindy, working with my availability, very professional more

I have to share my wonderful experience at Studio 291. I am an older woman and have been going to the same hair salon for 15 years. Sadly, my stylist moved away and I was left trying to find another place that i would like. Needless to say, I am very set in my ways. I walked in to this salon to try it out. Marisa listened very carefully to how i liked my hair cut. She cut it and styled it perfectly. She was a gem to talk to.I get my haircuts every 5 weeeks. I shall be returning to Marisa soon. Pros: excellent hair cut, polite, professional more

Studio 291 is the best! I have been going to Cindy for about a year and I won't go to anyone else-- she really listens to what her clients want, and she will cut, color, whatever, until you are completely satisfied. All of the staff is fun and freindly too. We have done fun color-- a magenta streak!-- as well as highlights and long and short cuts, and it comes out perfect every time. I have gotten so many compliments on my hair, and now all of my friends go to Cindy too. Even my boyfriend gets his hair cut by Cindy now! Studio 291 is an overall great experience and I recommend it to anyone who wants their hair to look great! Pros: great cuts and color, very reasonable prices, easy parking more

My hair always comes first and I used to think Newbury St. was the place to go. The truth was that it was too pricy and parking was always a problem while the hair never really looked just right. I decided to try a new place i found online. I came to Studio 291. I had really dark roots and blonde ends. My stylist, Marisa suggested a hilight/ lowlight to even out my look, and take away that bleached blonde fake looking hair. My hair came out looking SOOOO natural and PERFECT! I've received many, many compliments and couldn't be happier. I'm definately coming back! Pros: good price, friendly enviroment, fantastic service Cons: none! more

This was the story: my stylist called me the morning of my appt. to tell me she had to cancel it. I was devastated because I was getting married that evening and not only was she going to do my color, she was also going to do my updo. I went online trying to find a salon near me that I could possibly take me on such short notice. I was in tears when I called: they were sooo nice. My stylist ( who i found out was the salon owner as well ) did a full foil on me. My hair was beautiful with subtle blonde streaks all over. It was amazing. Cindy then had me flip through magazines to find the updo i wanted. I loved Charlize Therons Oscar updo but was not sure if that could be done. Cindy made it happen. My hair was perfect and my wedding day was complete. I honestly don't know what i would have done without her. Thank you!!! Pros: Very accomodating, awesome Cons: n/a more

It was the week of my Sweet Sixteen !!!:):):) I got a gorgeous dress and great jewlery and I need a hair to match. I stopped by Studio 291 to check them out and see what kind of hair they did. I was shown pictures of the up-dos done by their stylist and I love it. They even had jessica alba's hair from the Oscars on one girl. How cool!!!!!!! I came in to see Marisa the day of my party. As she was doing my hair, she asked me what i was gonna do for make up. I said I wasn't gonna wear any because I didnt know how to do it . She said she would be more than happy to show me how becuse she wanted me to have "" the most fabulous sweet sixteen"" party. I had beautiful hair and makeup! Pros: Great hairdressers more

My hair was absolutely ruined by another salon who refused to fix the mistake because it would take too long. I finally ended up at Studio 291, in Cindy's chair. She listened to me and understoon my frustration. She started her magic: coloring the roots and then foliing the ends to match them. Finally she applied my dream toner to my hair. Thanks to her, I am now a platnium blonde. This is my official thanks to her. Pros: great listener, awsome color more

This salon was just as everyone had said, fabulous! This cute little salon just over the Watertown line into Newton was an easy place to get to. The staff was friendly, warm and helpful. Cindy, my new hair stylist...cut my hair exactly how I wanted it. This has never happened before. I'm already going back for to try out the color services less than a week later! I think I finally might lose that bad image of salon hoping! Thank you Cindy! Pros: Friendly Staff, Easy parking, Skilled more

I am obsessive about my hair and I'm pretty sure I have been to every salon on Newbury Street. The whole Studio 291 experienced was wonderful. Cindy, who did my color, fixed the longlasting mistakes of hairdressers who charged about 3 times more! She worked with my color until she got it just right and never made me feel like I was overstaying my welcome. She even stayed late to close the store alone so that I would leave happy. Pros: price and service more

I'm easy. I have brown hair and I only want my greys covered. I tried Studio 291 and I loved it there. I had my appointment with the owner Cindy. I have been coloring my hair for years but I have never had someone explain to me what we were actually doing to my hair. I felt very comfortable that she was going to do exactly what I wanted and now I learned a little too. But the best part of the salon is the environment. This is a salon full of talented hair dressers who love what the do and truely get along. This is a no frills salon that is not about attitude, just good hair. It was an all aroung wonderful experience. Give them a try...you won't be sorry. more

I was a nervous WRECK before my wedding. My day was fast approaching and one of the most important things about it- MY HAIR was not taken care of. I looked on the site to find salons that were clsoe enough to where I was getting married without having to go in and out of Boston. I did not need parking situation stressing me out even more. Pros: Very accomodating, Happy bride Cons: n/a more

I was new to the area and I needed a place to get my hilites done so I went to Studio 291 and Danielle (one of the stylist) gave me the best hilites I had ever had. Usually, I am not totally satisfied but this time around , not only did I have a relaxing, comfortable experience but the staff was unbelievably friendly and attentive to my needs. What a find.......!!!!! Pros: coffee, friendly atmosphere, attention to detail more

I get compliments on my color wherever I go. Everyone wants to know, ""Who does your hair,?"" I travel over an hour to get my hair cut and colored at Studio 291, I won't go anywhere else. Cindy and her team are amazing, friendly and professional - they really know their stuff! Pros: THE BEST COLOR ANYWHERE more