James Joseph Salon

I love this place, Kathy’s dry haircutting technique is on point. This is my second time going to her and both times were the best haircuts I’ve ever had. She gave me exactly what I wanted. I’d definitely recommend this place and Kathy!

$ 65.00 for a men’s haircut… A simple shorten/​clean up… And they didn’t do what I asked. Never again

Got a pixie cut today. The hair stylist was Shamonim. She was really fast, and paid a lot of attention to details, which I like. She understands that I have typical asian hair (thick and straight), and told me in advance about the final result wont look like the model pic that I showed her.
ONE THING that I dont like about James Joseph is their service in general. for example. i got bunch of hair in my shoes, water would run in my ear when they are washing my hair etc.
OVERALL. Its good. The price is decent. about 60 bucks for a hair cut. TIPS in cash only.

I have been here twice for blow-​outs. I have never had my hair cut or colored at this salon.
The first time I had my hair blown out at James Joseph was with Shannon. I picked her based on the recommendation of a friend who visits Shannon to have her hair cut and colored on a regular basis. The blow out was very pretty. I asked for nice soft curls and she certainly delivered. My only complaint is that she used a LOT of product. I always try and make my blowouts last a few days but my hair felt really dirty the next morning so I had to wash it out. I was happy with the look but just a bit disappointed that it didn’t last longer. My friend who visits Shannon for other services always looks fantastic though, so I would consider coming to her for a cut or color in the future.
The second time I came to James Joseph I visited Melissa. I picked her based on reviews on Unilocal.Melissa was INCREDIBLE. I asked for «big, bouncy curls that will fall out to nice waves over the weekend.» She gave me exactly what I wanted. The style not only last through the rest of the day, but my hair looked amazing all weekend. She used minimal products so it felt clean even a couple of days later. Melissa charges $ 60 for a blow out (OUCH) but it was definitely worth it. I will be back to see her for special occasions.
Other nice things about this salon include the hair washing (most relaxing ever, they really take their time) and the friendliness of the front desk staff. They also offer online booking (even same day!!) which is super convenient.
Only downside is that they cannot accept tips on a card, so make sure to bring cash.

As a hair stylist myself I’m looking for a great blow out when I am on vacation. this salon did not disappoint. My stylist Melissa, is a master at her craft. I asked for a «twisty blow dry» and my hair is difficult. She sculpted my hair into a beautiful shape, quickly and efficiently. The only reason I am giving 4 stars is because my shampoo associate was speaking about leaving the salon and going to barber school, and how she failed her test to become a stylist in the salon. I understand I asked, but i just think the level of professionalism was not there with her, when I walked in, her and a fellow employee were eating a snack in plain sight on the floor. In my salon, that would never fly. Melissa is a bit pricey (57 for a blow out) but WELL worth it. Will visit her again if I am in the area!

I went to James Joseph recently to get my hair fixed after getting a bad dye job somewhere else. I called the salon and they got me in that day which I thought was great. I had an appointment with Kathy, who was really nice and did a great job on the color. I was completely honest with Kathy when I told her I got my hair done a few days before seeing her, and that I just wanted the copper tones out. HOWEVER, my hair is now completely chemically damaged– beyond repair. Kathy never advised me of any risks of dyeing again. I used to have really fine, silky, healthy hair, that really could withstand anything. Now my hair is breaking, it won’t dry, its frizzy, and unmanageable. The first time I washed my hair after getting it done by Kathy, it felt gummy and all the blonde highlights were breaking off. I literally felt like there was strings of glue in hair that just kept snapping off. I wanted to cry, actually I did. I called the salon a few days after letting them know and they were extremely accommodating and got me right in that day for a deep conditioning treatment and a consult with Lisa, who was also very nice. Sadly, the deep conditioner did absolutely nothing and Lisa just told me to wait it out. She informed me that the breakage was so high up she did not feel comfortable cutting it until it grew, which I understood. She just told me to keep doing what I was doing — using coconut oil every night, and a million products on it during the day. She also told me it was best to keep the heat off it, which is pretty hard to do when you have a life, and it only looks decent when it is done. Especially that it’s the summer and wedding season. So after spending $ 180 (not including tips) on this dye job, which ruined my hair — I also had to spend over $ 200.00 in hair products to even try to maintain it. I literally bought everything in Ulta that said «damage repair», literally $ 200.00’s worth. Even though every one at this salon is really friendly I would not recommend it. I am now over $ 400.00 in the hole, and my hair is just so so damaged. It’s awful.
** again, i was NOT warned of the risks — I cannot stress that enough**

This place was very easy to just walk in and get a cut. They give you an option for a 55.00 or 65.00 cutter, I chose the $ 55.00 because I’ll I needed was a quick trim.
The place is on the upper level, so you can’t see it on street level, once you go up the stairs you will be greeted by a pleasant girl who will guide you with the right person.

There’s always a warm reception here and brilliant style results.
All of the stylists are talented and caring.
Lisa, who has an eye for cut and color, has been my stylist for a decade
and I regularly get compliments on my hair.
The Salon does dry cuts – when hair is cut this way, the style lasts well and
is very easy to maintain.
James Joseph at the W is clean and bright and highly recommended.

There are few things I’m willing to spend a ton of money on on a regular basis, and my hair is one of them! I followed Shannon here from Liquid Salon and I don’t regret it at all. First of all, she is an amazing stylist and kind person– such a great combination! She has always listened to what I want for my hair and also encourages me when she can sense both my hesitancy and my I-​really-​want-​to-​try-​this mash up of feelings. She’s the only person I actually trust with cutting and coloring my hair (with Shannon, I went from 12 in of long, black hair to a super short androgynous, platinum colored cut). Every time I leave her chair, I feel more and more like myself.
I’ve had awesome experiences with the salon itself. Because I’m there so often to maintain my bleached ‘do, the person at the front desk always greets me (forgive me, I can’t remember his name) the same welcoming way each time and once complimented my hair in a way that felt so genuine! Erin sometimes shampoos/​conditions my hair and she is hysterical and super sweet as well. I’m never pressured to buy anything, although they do have a great selection of products I often stare at while waiting for my appointment (which is never too long).
Other awesome things: you can book appointments online, the location is really easy to find (very close to the Chinatown stop), and it’s clean!

I am in love with this place! Well worth the money for the excellent work they do. I came as a referral from my sister who sees Kathy. I scheduled and appointment one day to see her for a cut and color to find that she was very meticulous with everything I asked. My hair has come out perfect every time. There are days that I need to get my hair done when Kathy is not working so I read all the great reviews about Schardinee and booked appointments with her. She is fantastic! I love knowing that I can go to either of these ladies, get great service, and leave feeling like a new woman. Extra points for being able to make appointments online.
My only issue is that it’s really, really hard to find parking in that area. Unfortunately that is something they can’t control. Either you get lucky with street parking (bring quarters for the meter!), pay an arm and a leg for garage parking, or take the T. Oh, and tips cannot be left on a credit card. Always make sure you bring enough cash to tip your stylist!

Got a great cut (and blowdry) from Shannon, as well as a color consultation. It has been waaaaaay too long since I had my hair cut at a salon. Have been cutting it myself — I know, eeek!
Anyway, in addition to not making fun of me for cutting my own hair, Shannon was wonderful. I didn’t really know what I wanted to do so we discussed my style, my preferences, how often I wear it curly or straight, my job/​office environment, how much time I have to get ready in the morning… all great things to ask. In the end I got a great cut that I love and which will be super easy for me to style and wear a lot of ways. I also asked her for advice about styling products and she was super helpful.
As for the color consultation, I have been considering letting my grey (actually white, there is no such thing as grey hair — which I knew and Shannon told me too — smart!) grow in for a long time because I don’t like how often I have to color it to maintain my roots and we discussed some options for color to make it easier to grow in and then maintain and keep it looking nice. I’ll be booking an appointment with her for that in the near future.
In addition to the specifics of my stylist, the salon is in a great location, it’s a very pleasant environment, and I was very happy with their pricing which was completely reasonable. I paid more in Newbury Street 10 years ago!

I got a great cut from Shannon. I feel like I found a gem but in truth my neighbors refered her so I have them to thank. This young lady knows what she is doing and has a great talent. So happy to have a sharp new bob to sport about town.

Made a 2;15 appointment for a blow dry. Salon called and moved it to 4. Checked in at 4 — after pulling receptionist away from her texting. At 4;10 I was told it would be at least 10 more minutes.
Won’t go back again.

pros
*online bookings (and they were able to fit me in day of)
*good location
*fun people watching (when you’re not watching your hair getting cut)
*decent atmosphere — modern-​ish in a Sephora/​Bliss way
cons
–must leave cash tip — I forgot this one time and left without tipping =\ so I left a double tip the next time I went
prices neither too steep nor different from the norm. even a little on the cheap side (but still expensive, considering it’s just a haircut)
I 1.) usually don’t write full explanations on Unilocal but more importantly 2.) don’t usually see the same hair dresser twice. I’ll go back to see Shannon because of their referral system (20% off if you refer a friend and they refer you) but after that I will probably shop around, as I always do. Edit: I’ve seen Shannon another two — three times and I still like going! It’s too convenient not to!

I stopped in one Saturday evening while in the Theatre District before going to a show. I needed a good clarifying shampoo and a good moisturizing conditioner and rather than schlepping myself over to Newbury Street or to the Aveda stores, I figured I would stop in since we were close by.
The staff working totally helped me out despite popping in right before closing time. The stylist helped me pick out a shampoo based on my hair type and recommended a few conditioners that would work. I knew it wasn’t going to be a cheap venture, but I was willing to pay. She went on to explain that contrary to popular belief, I wouldn’t need to use a lot of it and I would see improvement in my hair over a week of use.
She was totally right. I never felt swindled and I didn’t feel like she was trying to sell me on the most expensive products nor did I feel like they were trying to get me in and out in a landspeed record time.
Friendly service, great products, and a new customer! I will most definitely be back for when I need to restock!

Best hair stylist in Boston is Lisa and she works here!!! I have been going to her for about 10 years now and I am obsessed with how she does my hair. I literally would fly home from San Francisco when I lived there for her to do my hair because I could never find anyone like her. She has an amazing eye for color and changes my color every 4 months. I continuously get complemented on it and love it.
I love the more recent new location of James Joseph in the W Hotel. It’s small, quaint and clean. I love the décor around the salon. The staff is super friendly and I always feel welcome when I am there. The parking isn’t the best especially on a Saturday but the hotel offers valet for $ 15 which isn’t bad at all. The salon practices dry cut which is a unique style of cutting hair when it’s dry. Not many places do which is another reason why I will never find a new hairstylist.
If you are looking for a new hairstylist, that is all around AWESOME go to James Joseph at the W and ask for Lisa, you will not be disappointed.

I live really close to this salon, felt like getting my haircut one day and showed up as a walk-​in. I got seen right away by Schardinee. Looking back now, I had no idea how lucky I got that day. Schardinee really is one of the most talented stylists ever to set hands on my hair. She really has an eye for what looks good on you. She is someone I would completely trust if I told her to cut my hair however she wants to. She explained every product she put into my hair without pressuring me to but anything.
The receptionist was also really nice and offered water while I waited and hung my jacket for me. Compared to other salons in that area, the price was great. Salon is well kept and also well lit. After your first appointment, you can book your follow-​up appointments online.

I purchased a Bloomspot deal for a cut, blowout, and deep condition at James Joseph. The receptionist was very nice and booked me with a stylist named Chardonnay after I called the W location to find out if anyone was available who was good at cutting thick, wavy hair. I brought in a picture of a style I liked, and she really nailed it. It was kind of a choppy cut with straight across longer bangs. I haven’t been this happy with a haircut in years. Chardonnay cut my hair and bangs dry, which I had never experienced before, and it came out great. I would definitely go back, even without a deal, because I was very happy with the results and want to maintain this cut.

I am a native NYC girl, who recently relocated to MA. Booked a weekend of beauty treatments in Boston well in advance. However, we were surprised by snow and getting lost in Boston… now who’d have guessed that: o}! Missed my scheduled appointment, but luckily found Joseph James Salon right down the street from my hotel and was happily able to book an early Mon. cut on the same day w/​out needing to leave a credit card to hold the appointment.
I could not have been more pleasantly surprised by the fabulous cut Schardinee gave me. She cut my long dead locks into a shorter, sexier cut that framed my face beautifully. In fact, it was so good, I looked like I had a facelift! Truly, she took 4 inches and 10 years off my face! Even my boyfriend was blown away!
Beautiful cut, blow-​dry and conversation… she could not have been sweeter! As was the rest of the staff.
Highly recommend Schardinee and the salon!

James Joseph Salon has opened a new location on the first floor of the W Hotel. Meanwhile, nearly all of the stylists from the former Debu Salon have moved over here. (About a half mile down the street from where Debu was located.) Debu is no more, and I was super concerned when I called their number to book my appointment and thought I had the wrong business. However, I was soon reassured that it was all my favorite services and the amazing stylist Kathy were all that this new location under a new name.
The new salon space is bright and stylish, with tall windows giving a view out to the street. It is small, but the area is smartly used. Water or coffee are offered upon arrival, and a large selection of styling products are available for purchase.
My haircut was fantastic. Kathy quickly diagnosed a cure for my neglected split ends, and started in on the flat ironing for my dry cut. Afterwards I enjoyed the yummy smelling shampoo and styling and left with a fantastic new cut. Well worth a slightly longer trip to the salon!