Beautiful Cuts

I was in the city on a whim and finally decided to go for the perm I’d been wanting, so I called Beautiful Cuts after checking out their website, reviews and Instagram page. I called to make a last minute appointment and Dana graciously invited me to come in so she could assess my hair and recommend the best option for my thick, straight Japanese hair. I was looking for volume with defined curls, and she suggested an airwave perm, which ended up being the perfect choice. I was given a wonderful shampoo and conditioning by a kind employee. Following the wash, Dana gave me a quick trim to add some layers and remove bulk from my one-length cut, and then really got to work. About 2.5 hours later, I walked out of the salon with beautiful, bouncy curls that looked just like the reference photos I brought in. Even better, I was told the perm should last about a year with proper care, which makes it totally worth it. I was also provided some fantastic Japanese hair serum, which was so kind and appreciated! The entire team was attentive, kind, professional, and made the experience so enjoyable. I highly recommend Beautiful Cuts and will absolutely be back!

I’m honestly disappointed with this haircut. I showed the stylist a reference photo and clearly explained the length and layers I was going for, but the final result didn’t match what we discussed. The layers aren’t well blended, and parts of the cut feel uneven. After I got home and styled it myself, I noticed several details that weren’t properly finished. For the price, I expected a much more polished and precise result. I hope the salon pays closer attention to technique and overall quality moving forward.

I asked Dana to make me look like one photo, and... 😆👍🏻 I have very fine hair, so I was a bit worried about getting a perm. But she took great care to make sure it didn’t get too damaged. I'm really happy with how it turned out! Highly recommend! 💇‍♀️✨

I am extremely disappointed and frankly angry about my experience at this place. Paid over $90 for what can only be described as one of the worst haircuts I’ve ever received in life. The stylist spent less than 10 minutes on my hair - and even during that brief time, she didn’t look at me once. Instead, she was chatting with her colleague throughout the entire cut, treating me as if I wasn’t even there. The results speak to this complete lack of attention: the bottom is visibly uneven, and despite my explicit instruction NOT to texturize my hair, it was heavily over-texturized. She clearly wasn’t listening to a word I said. For $90+, I expected professionalism, attention to detail, and basic respect as a customer. What I got was a rushed, careless hack job that I now need to pay someone else to fix. This was an absolute waste of my time and money. I strongly advise anyone considering this salon to look elsewhere.

I arrived for my 12pm appointment and was seen about 10mins later with Bitty. I was a little nervous given the mixed reviews about beautiful cuts. Bitty examined by hair and recommended the airwave perm. Appointment took about 3hrs and ended being $350. I love the way it came out, looks like beachy waves. It looks extra curly when wet and turns into waves when fully dried. Bitty said people usually get perms once a year so I’m hoping this was last a while. Overall, appointment was great and I loved the way my hair turned out! This was my first perm and it makes me want to try the digital perm next time

Excellent service and nice work on a woman's haircut. I got a haircut with Touru and was very satisfied with the result. He was very friendly and has done a fantastic job styling it! Recommended place to get your hair done in Boston at a reasonable price!

**Updated Note** I haven't gone personally but 2 people I know who've gone told me that it seems like the owner has changed/Judy left and the service and cuts are not as great anymore/they would not recommend going. **Original Review** My mother and I got our perms from Judy and Touru on April 15 and I wanted to wait and see how the perms turned out before writing a review. Perms: The perms themselves were quite good and have lasted nicely for two months so far. I had gotten a digital perm and my mother had gotten an air wave perm (Judy and Touru had recommended these based on our hair types). If you are looking for more volume/a relaxed wavy look, I would reccomend an airwave perm. If you are looking more for a perm that's similar to what you would get from curling irons, I would reccomend a digital perm. The airwave perm is noticebly less curly if you let it airdry and you might need to use some styling products (curling cream) to help it look more curly. Service: At first I was a little hesitant because I saw there were some poor reviews but I can say that I felt like I was in good hands. I came into the salon with a lot of hair (years of growing out after it has been damaged from box dyes) and Touru did an amazing job with cutting and thinning my hair out. My mother also enjoyed the conversations with Judy and liked how her hair cut and bangs have turned out. As there were only the two of them in the salon, they also had to pick up phone calls and help with other customers but I felt they had managed the timing quite well. The perms took about 3-3.5 hours and ended up costing ~$340 each. I've attached photos of my hair (digital perm) the day of the perm and 2 months later (airdried, no products). The perm definitely gets a lot looser/softer in comparison to how it is in the first week. Update: newest photo from the back is almost 6 months after the perm (blow dried)