Your Trusted Hair Salon in Walpole, MA

 For color services, we generally recommend booking at least 1-2 weeks in advance, especially if you need a weekend appointment or have a specific stylist you prefer working with. Color appointments require more time than cuts - typically 2-4 hours depending on the service - so our colorists can only take a limited number of clients per day. That said, we understand that sometimes you need color sooner, especially if you're dealing with roots or have a special event coming up. Give us a call and we'll do our absolute best to fit you in. We occasionally have cancellations that open up last-minute appointments. If you're flexible with timing and don't have a specific stylist preference, we can usually accommodate you within a few days. For major color transformations, like going from dark to blonde or making a dramatic change, we might recommend scheduling a consultation first before booking the actual color appointment. This ensures we have realistic expectations and enough time blocked out to achieve your desired results safely and properly.

Welcome! We love meeting new clients. When you arrive for your first appointment, plan to come about 10 minutes early. This gives you time to fill out a quick new client form (just basic contact info and any allergies or sensitivities we should know about) and to relax before your service begins. Your stylist will start with a thorough consultation. This isn't rushed - we really want to understand your hair history, what you like and don't like about your current style, your daily routine, how much time you spend on your hair, and what you're hoping to achieve. Be honest about everything! If you've had bad experiences at other salons, tell us. If you hate blow-drying your hair, we need to know that. If you're not sure exactly what you want, that's completely fine too - we'll look through style photos together and discuss options. Bring inspiration pictures if you have them, whether from Instagram, Pinterest, or magazines. Just remember that hair in photos has often been styled by professionals for photoshoots, so we'll talk about how to make the style work for your real, everyday life. During your service, feel free to speak up if you need anything - water, a different magazine, the temperature adjusted, whatever makes you comfortable. After your service, we'll show you how to style your new look at home and recommend products that will help you maintain it. You'll never feel pressured to buy products, but we're happy to make suggestions if you ask. We want your first visit to be the beginning of a long relationship, so we'll do everything we can to make sure you're thrilled with the results.

Absolutely, and we're sorry you've had frustrating experiences elsewhere - that's unfortunately too common. Curly and textured hair requires different techniques, products, and understanding than straight hair, and our stylists are trained in working with all hair types and textures. Whether you have wavy, curly, coily, or kinky hair, we'll work with your natural texture, not against it. For cutting curly hair, we often cut dry rather than wet because curly hair behaves completely differently when it's wet versus dry. This allows us to see exactly how your curls fall and ensure we're creating a shape that works with your curl pattern. We can also do DevaCuts or other specialized curly cutting techniques if that's what you prefer. For styling, we use products specifically formulated for curly hair and we'll teach you techniques like scrunching, plopping, and the proper way to diffuse if you want to. If you're interested in defining your curls, reducing frizz, or transitioning from heat-damaged hair back to your natural texture, we can guide you through that process. We also understand that many people with curly hair want options - sometimes you want to wear it curly, sometimes straight, sometimes you want a wash-and-go, and sometimes you want a styled look. We'll show you how to achieve all of those options with your hair. When you call to book, let us know you have curly or textured hair, and we can match you with a stylist who has particular expertise in this area. During your consultation, we'll discuss your hair's porosity, density, curl pattern, and what techniques and products will work best for your specific hair. You deserve a stylist who celebrates your natural hair, and that's exactly what you'll get here.

 This is one of the most common questions we get, and it's a great one because the right technique can make a huge difference in your results and maintenance routine. Traditional highlights involve sectioning the hair and wrapping small pieces in foils with lightener or color. This technique is precise and can create a very consistent, all-over highlighted look. Highlights are great if you want noticeable, defined streaks of lighter color throughout your hair, if you're covering gray, or if you want dramatic contrast. They grow out with a more obvious line of demarcation, so you'll typically need touch-ups every 6-8 weeks to keep them looking fresh. Balayage, on the other hand, is a hand-painting technique where the colorist literally paints lightener onto your hair in a sweeping motion. This creates a more natural, sun-kissed look with softer, less noticeable regrowth. The color is usually concentrated on the mid-lengths and ends, with less color at the roots, which means it grows out beautifully and you can go 3-4 months or even longer between appointments. Balayage is perfect if you want a low-maintenance color, a natural gradient effect, or if you're nervous about commitment since it's more subtle than traditional highlights. So which is better for you? It depends on several factors. If you want a natural, lived-in look and don't want to be in the salon every couple of months, balayage is probably your best bet. If you want dramatic, all-over lightness or you're covering gray hair, traditional highlights might be the way to go. Your natural hair color matters too—balayage shows up beautifully on darker hair but can be more subtle, while highlights can create more contrast. Your lifestyle and budget are also considerations since balayage requires less frequent touch-ups. The honest answer is that we'd need to see your hair and talk about your goals to make the best recommendation. Both techniques can create beautiful results, and sometimes we even combine them! During your consultation, we can show you photos of both techniques on hair similar to yours so you can see the difference. We can also do a partial balayage or highlight to start with if you're unsure—you can always add more color later. The best part about working with experienced colorists is that we'll guide you to the technique that will give you the results you want with the maintenance level you're comfortable with.