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Savvy Hair Design
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Categories: Hair Salons, Hair Removal [Edit]
Neighborhood: Inman Square1232 Cambridge St
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 354-8344
- Hours:
Tue. 10:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Wed. 10:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thu-Fri. 10:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
- By Appointment Only:
- No
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"I've been going here for a while now and every single time I walk out, my haircut seems to turn heads. Every time I come in, I go to my…" read more »
32 reviews for Savvy Hair Design
I spent a good bit of time searching on yelp before deciding that Helen at Savvy Hair is the hair stylist for me.
I wasn't sure exactly what I wanted, so she sat me down and talked me through it. She took into account both my face shape and my hair's natural tendencies, to make sure it would be low-maintenance for me. It's one of the best haircuts I've ever gotten. I recommended her to my best friend, who made an appointment and raved about Helen.
She's friendly and pleasant, and even gave me shopping and style advice, like using ribbon for shoelaces in boots. Thanks, Helen, for keeping me adorable from head to toe.
Finding someone to cut your hair isn't hard... finding someone who you'll go back to is! I decided to try out Savvy after reading a rather impressive string of positive reviews, and I can now say that they've earned a loyal customer. Here's why:
* I called this morning, and my hair was cut this evening
* Helen was extremely nice, and not in a contrived way. She wanted to be as informed as possible so she could do exactly what I wanted
* The cut was only $21... way cheaper than most places with that sort of attention
* Clippers were only broken out to clean up my neck... otherwise it was all sheers
* The shampoo was relaxing
* The have a huge rack of magazines, including BPM (whaaat!?)
* They're in the same neighborhood as Ole and The Umbrella Man
I think I'm only about 90% a fan of my haircut, but that's pretty damn good for a first timer. I'll go back again, and I'm sure Helen will nail it next time. Give this place a shot if you're on the hunt for a new spot.
Best haircuts I've ever had. As an MIT student I spent 4 years looking for a decent hair cut at a good price and never found it. Eventually I tried Helen at Savvy because of her good reviews online, and if my hair has it's way it will never be cut by anyone else. She listens to all the information I give about what I want, she takes it into account, and she delivers. She learned more about my hair as she cut it more times and from her I've learned more about hair, mine and others, than anyone else. She's very good with texturizing scissors, her thing, to make hair grow in well. I've personally recommended the place to three friends, they've all tried it and been very happy. If my hair gets its way it will never be cut by anyone else.
~Danny
Great local business! I tried Savvy one day when I was having a bad hair day and my regular stylist downtown was all booked. I searched Yelp, found some glowing reviews of Danielle, and made a same day appointment.
Danielle was wonderful and high energy. I like my stylists friendly and talkative, so I had a blast talking about all the hair cutting reality tv shows that are both of our guilty pleasures. She really listened to me regarding what I wanted out of my haircut (short but not mushroom head with easy maintenance), and I absolutely love it! More importantly, weeks after my haircut I'm still getting compliments! They're now along the lines of "You should really keep your hair like this. It really suits you!"
The salon environment isn't much to write home about, but it's simple and clean. If I can consistently get good haircuts, this place will earn a 5-star rating.
I've started going here since moving to Union Square, as it's right on my walk home from work.
I only get my hair cut about 3-4 times a year, and I have some very fast growing hair. It's also super thick Welsh hair. So getting my hair cut is a process, and frankly I don't like it. Hence the 3-4 times a year thing.
The first two times I went I got Helen (on my brother's advice) and she did a great job. I told her how I part my hair in the morning and asked for a low-maintenance cut. She layered it in such a way that my bangs kept out of my face but I still had some winter insulation on top. I loved it.
The most recent hair cut (just Thursday) I got Danielle, as Helen was in Vegas. She was great as well. Very high energy and engaging (I'm not easily engaged either!) It being spring I felt safe getting a short haircut (my wife is always telling me to go shorter) and Danielle did a great job. She explained why she was doing everything she did before she did it, and the result was fantastic.
All in all, I'm worried because I think both Helen and Danielle did awesome jobs on my rather-difficult hair, and I'm not sure who to ask for next time I get a hair cut. Helen is a little quieter and more low key, and Danielle is more spunky (she was drinking a 16 oz red bull while giving me my hair cut, god bless her). I guess it depends on your personality who to ask for.
I'm going to have to take back what I said before, because I went here again for just a trim and came down with Weak Bang Syndrome after doing really well and being in remission for months. I'm not sure what happened, but all of a sudden... my bangs were chopped WAY too short in one fell swoop and I was sent on my way.
Crying inside.
This place really is hit or miss, and I have to say... for me, that's just not good enough. I need to know that my bangs are always going to be in good hands, not just some of the time.
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3/16/2008
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Helen @ Savvy has been cutting my hair for about 2 years now.
What are the two most important things about the person you choose to cut your hair? One, do they hear you when you say what you want? And two, do they DO it? Right?
Sure, a nice waiting area with lovely and helpful magazines is good. (They have that) The courteous and friendly way they take your appointment call is a good thing too. (Had that as well) Even having your hair cut in a clean; visually appealing environment that feels warm and comfortable can be great. (Yep) But when you really get right down to it, you want to express your desires and have them fulfilled. And that's what Helen does. Plain and simple.
Honestly, I don't need to be offered cappuccino or water, and I don't need to be presented with a million new hair care products that I can purchase - what I need is to feel like I'm being heard and to get a quality haircut that I love. And that is what I get every time I've gone in to see Helen at Savvy.
She knows me by name, we sit and chat at her chair and she finds out what I want. She'll offer suggestions based on her experience, even if they are different from what I may originally want, and then she'll always respect and carry out my decision. She's that great combination of professional and personal.
And the best part (or "worst" for her, as we kidded last time I went in) is that I love the way her cuts grow out. I do not have to get my hair cut as frequently as I used to because I love how it looks months and months after Helen cuts it. She's good people, and Savvy is good business. It's definitely worth checking out.
:)
PS - Just a thought. After reading other reviews, I wonder how often people speak up if they get a cut or a style that just doesn't sit right with them. It hasn't happened to me, but if it did I would say something. You have to. And I feel confident that the staff at Savvy would respond in kind. They do aim to please, so if your hair cut isn't what you were hoping for, you should definitely tell them.
I've been looking for a Salon and Hair Dresser since I moved to Boston 2 years ago. I've tried 4 or 5 different places and different stylists and have never been fully satisfied enough to choose one. They were either: too expensive and snooty, or the haircut was just sub-par and "eh". Last night I got a cut by Richard at Savvy Hair design and was sooooo pleased with the entire experience:
1. Richard was a hair cutting professional - we talked about my hair the entire time. Not the weather, not sports, not where I live, what I do for a living, blah blah blah. No chit-chat or small talk - just hair.....MY hair. It was the longest and most in depth discussion about my hair that I've ever had. How novel and wonderful - a hairdresser that is truly interested in your hair!!! I learned so much from him and he was full of useful information and tips.
2. The Cut was awesome. Richard clearly took interest in what I was looking for and also added his expertise to make a few suggestions - which I took, and in the end it came out amazing! My flat thin long hair came out fluffy, healthy, and stylish!
3. The price was right! $45 for a hour long pampering - consultation, wash, cut, style, and tons of great hair advice. Can't beat that.
I will definitely make Savvy Hair Design my permanent Hair Salon and Richard will be my Hair Guru!
Meh. Got an okay cut from Savvy last week. I was inspired to check them out thanks to the range of positive Yelp reviews, as well as the proximity to my house. The bright blue façade was kind of cool too.
My cut was with Joanna, and her heart was definitely in the right place. She asked me the typical life questions, and also what I wanted to do with my hair.
It's not a bad cut, but it's lacking the wow-factor I thought I'd conveyed in my explanation of the fabulousness I wanted. Also, she cut my bangs too short, which is a pet peeve of mine and also something I explicitly said.
The price was nice ($38 for a cut and blow dry), but I didn't love her styling efforts or the waxy goo she put in my hair.
Sigh. Convenience aside, I will return to my stylist at Floyd's for my next cut.
I'm always very happy with what Richard does with my hair, and the conversation we have about it beforehand. It's not the absolutely best cut I could ever imagine having, but it is the best I've found in the area, and it's very affordable. I've only gotten haircuts here so I can't speak to their other services, but Richard's attention to detail, his respectful, warm, and professional presentation, and the quality of the haircuts wooed me away from where I'd been going for five years previous to this.
If hair stylists are tiered by price, Savvy is at the very top of their tier ("Affordable").
Fantastic!!! Too bad I found it on my last day in Mass- Danielle was v. nice, chatty, and gave me a great cut! (thanks to the Georgia yelper for the recommendation!)
The other folks there were especially friendly.
Definitely check it out!
When I made my appointment at Savvy I was in desperate need of a haircut, but hesitate for I didn't want to sit through an hour long family picture session (an annual event during the thanksgiving holiday) with a newly heinous haircut. But, I decided to bite the bullet and go for it, I mean any cut couldn't be as bad as my infamous "Ringo Starr" 'do...
Anyway, that's a story for another time. Back to Savvy... My appointment with Helen was everything I could have asked for and more. Helen was real, not like some stylists out there who know what's best for you. She took time to (actually) listen to what I wanted, needed and by the miracle of god made it happen. I also appreciated that I wasn't treated like just another potential sale -- no relentless product pushing here. The only downside, if there's one, is that they don't accept plastic, so debit- card queens and kings either have to stop at the ATM beforehand or dust off their checkbooks.
So here's the bottom line: if you want a great cut, that looks better than one from Newbury without the Newbury price, visit Helen at Savvy. I'm happy that I did; I now have a fabulous 'do and the confidence to work that family picture!
Located diagonally from All Star Sandwiches -- you can't miss it, the entrance is bright blue!
$35 haircut from Danielle was fabulous! She really knew what she was doing and made me feel perfectly comfy changing my style and going for a short flippy bangy cut. She was trained at Aveda and definitely has good experience cutting hair. I highly recommend Danielle at Savvy!
I asked for the Victoria Beckham
I received the Victoria Beckham
All is well in the land of femmebots.
--April 2008: Another great cut, and this time also a great colour, from Helen. As well as great conversation.--
Ok, so, as a preface, I have an enormous Samson complex. When it comes to hair, I'm pretty much as vain as humanly possible. So when I say that Helen at Savvy is an absolute god, this is where I'm coming from. Every single time Helen has cut my hair has literally been the best cut I've ever had. I don't know how, but she gets even better every time. This is not just a job for her -- she's an artist, and it shows. She actually listens to what you have to say, makes sure she knows what it is you're looking for, and POOF you've got the best hair of your life. --and it keeps looking good for weeks and weeks afterwards.
Anyway, I really can't express how happy I've been with Savvy since I started going there almost two years ago. Go there, ask for Helen - you won't be sorry.
another unsatisfying haircut.
I miss panache in Berkeley. I'd leave thinking I owned that town - even once led to a hot hook up later that night.
i live around the corner - so i stopped in for a trim. my split ends were ridiculous. the trim was okay - she definitely should have taken off more... it still looks a bit tattered at the ends.
perhaps the scariest part was when i asked her opinion on what i should do next - an angled bob that was short in the back and longer in the front.
i can't think of a worse haircut for me - round faces + bobs = rounder faces
i think i'll be saving up for i soci for my next cut.
I just got back from getting my hair cut by Helen and cannot stop smiling, I'm so happy with it.
I chose Savvy based on Kristin C.'s review and the fact that they're super close to my house. I was really happy when I called to see if they had any appointments available for today and got one with Helen.
Helen is fantastic. She put up with me being sort of clueless about what I wanted to do with my extra-long hair and listened to all of my weirdo rambling on about how I hate high-maintenance hair and was sick of having long hair I didn't know what to do with. I knew I wanted to chop most of it off, but didn't have a clear picture of what I wanted it to look like when it was done. She was very in to giving me something I would be happy with and made several tweaks and adjustments at the end that made it turn out better than I was expecting.
Overall I think Helen's attitude and style would be perfect for anyone else who, like me, is over 30 but not willing to succumb to Soccer Mom hair. Thanks Helen!
I needed a change for my hair and Savvy is close to my house. After reading the reviews about Helen, I decided to call. Tara answered the phone and just happened to have an opening that day so I decided to try her - she just switched shops and has been with Savvy for about a month now.
I am soo happy that Tara did my hair. I walked in with my hair a mess and walked out with a fantastic color and cut. The place is really cute and relaxing. And I didn't feel like I was rushed in and out of the chair like other places. This morning I was able to style it with no problem - which almost never happens.
Besides Tara being a great stylist, the second best thing was the bill. A cut and color for $65! I am sure it depends on the length of hair (mine is short) and the type of processing - but I was paying almost twice that price where I was going before. I definitely will be back there again.
I think getting a hair cut can be the most painful, uncomfortable experience. I hate having to first decide what I want, then communicate it to someone else and then stare at myself for an hour while someone fiddles with my head. I don't enjoy anything about the process, so I put it off until absolutely necessary.
I hit my breaking point yesterday and decided, based on her great Yelps, to give Helen a try. I want to grow my hair out, so I only wanted to keep things tidy until that happens... nothing drastic. Well, I had such a great time during the cutting process and I love the cut so much I might just put the growing out part on hold for a while!
Helen did a perfect job of interpreting what I wanted and working with my often unmanageable, coarse and wavy hair to make it happen.
Like many others before, I only have positive things to say about Savvy. After trying several places around Cambridge while searching for a place where I can get a good haircut for a reasonable price, I'm quite certain that I finally found a keeper. Helen listened to my suggestions, was open to give her own suggestions when I asked, but didn't impose her ideas on my hair.
Ancillary aspects of the visit that really topped it all off were that Helen was very fun to talk with while she was styling my hair, and that she used cool, refreshing water to wash my hair on an extremely hot day. It was fabulously refreshing, and showed to me that you really feel cared for while there. And as a guy it was only $18 base -- with long hair like mine it was a steal.
Also: people keep raving about Helen here on Yelp and I'll happily join in on the chorus, but I did notice the haircut that the other stylist did while I was there was also really good.
In summary: I love my hair, the cost was very competitive, and I came away from the whole experience happy and refreshed. And tonight my girlfriend came home with an extremely cute haircut from Savvy too.
Helen cut my hair and it was quite literally uneven and choppy....very underwhelmed. She said I could go back to fix it, so I did and this session didnt make it any better.
Tara cut my girlfriends hair and though it wasnt exactly what she wanted, it worked.
It is affordable, but not great.
This place is great! I had my hair done by Tara today, and I'm so happy with it. Can't say enough good things about her and this salon.
I'm a 25 year old guy with curly hair, and in the past, most of the hair cuts I've gotten we usually too short, or just silly looking. And it's been the same at fancy salons or Supercuts.
The stylists here are incredibly freindly here too; not something you find everyday in cambridge. And they're inexpensive. Guys cut and wash was $18.
I'm not good at deciding what hair style I want. I got a very nice styled cut from Richard and he was very thoughtful about what opinions I could give him. It's not too expensive and their staff are all very friendly.
A friend of mine recommended this salon and the stylist Helen. From the moment I walked in I felt right at home, I received a friendly greeting followed by a great consultation before getting my haircut. I knew I was in good hands! Helen was very chatty in a very fabulous way, we discussed what I was looking for in a cut and she translated it into a cut perfectly.
A great experience, fun conversation, and a cut I'm happy to see in the mirror, store windows, the elevator doors, shiny cars....
I think you can best judge a haircut and style by how you feel about it a few weeks later. I have to say that a couple of weeks after my cut and highlights from Helen, I like my hair more then I did the day I got it done! She's definitely a refreshing personality to have as a hair stylist because she's down to earth, funny and honestly seems invested in giving you a good style. And even more surprising was that the product that she suggested actually works! Most of the time when I go to the salon I get jealous of all the magic they're doing to my hair, subsequently buy some 'fabulous' product and then realize that it's a bunch of crap once I get it home. But, besides being close to my house, and the fact that I love its bright blue wall, Savvy is actually a great place to get your hair done and I suggest it to anyone searching for a new place!
Helen is very friendly, not awkward, as far as I'm concerned, this place has been the best place for me getting my haircut. It's $18 for a wash/cut and that's what I expect to pay. (There are a few places I could go for $10 or $15 - but I don't trust Supercuts or Alibrandis - whoops sorry for the name drops)
After a year of searching for a new hair stylist, I can finally say that I have found someone that understands my hair. I just came back from Savvy Hair Design and I am ridiculously pleased! Tara cut my hair and rescued it from the mess it was before. She is very detail-oriented and down to earth. Everyone who works there is very personable. I felt like I had been going there for years; that's how comfortable it is. It was so refreshing to go to a salon and not feel out of place. I highly recommend checking Savvy Hair Design out next time you need a haircut.
I've had my hair cut there twice now and both times it's been awesome and you can't beat the price. They are friendly, accommodating and I highly recommend.
My haircut here was okay, I guess. Nothing really special. I have a rock-and-roll-looking pixie cut (Agyness Deyn's hair) and I didn't feel like Helen really understood what I was looking for (even though I took a jillion pictures). I asked her to cut it with a razor on top to make it jagged (like my last hairdresser did, and it looked great) but she said she didn't want to because she didn't think razors gave her enough control, and I never want anyone attacking my hair with a blade that doesn't feel confident with it. She ended up using thinning/texturizing shears, which gave my hair a look that was not really what I wanted at all. All in all, I guess it didn't look as edgy as I wanted. It wasn't a disaster, but I won't be going back.
A nice haircut at a reasonable price. I got my hair cut and beard trimmed for $30, which wasn't bad considering that it came out quite well. It was extremely easy to get in on a Friday afternoon, and the service was very friendly. Recommended.
I didn't have time to get to my regular hair stylist, so based on the reviews I went to see Helen. I asked her to thin out my hair because it gets top heavy. What a nightmare. My ends are all uneven and she thinned out my hair way too much...I have no body now and am left wearing it in a ponytail. My hairstylist explained what she did wrong....she used her thinning shears incorrectly. Needless to say I will not be returning.
