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Stilisti
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Category: Hair Salons [Edit]
Neighborhood: Back Bay138 Newbury St
(between Clarendon St & Dartmouth St)
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 262-2234
- Nearest Transit:
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Copley (Green)
Back Bay (Orange)
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- By Appointment Only:
- Yes
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24 reviews for Stilisti
I hate to update a Review of the Day, but this is serious: you must, and I really do command you to, go to Bella to get your nails done. I was a chronic nail-biter my entire life and this woman has completely changed my life! I went to her because of my general love of Stilisti and she totally exceeded my expectations.
I only got a manicure in the first place because I was going on an interview and needed half-way presentable nails. They were too short for Bella to even file down! Instead, she cut my horribly long cuticles and taught me how to care for my nails. She then gave me this amazing nail-strengthening product and told me that if I put this stuff on my nails, I wouldn't bite them. Miraculously, it worked, and I have been bite-free for a proud (and whopping!) 3 and a half months.
I don't know exactly what it is about this product (it's not like, one of those garlic-tasting polishes or anything) or what it is about Bella (besides being warm and thoughtful and the best), but my nails have totally transformed.
These are the stages of my nails, from the POV of my best friends:
(21 years before Bella)
"You have E.T. hands"
(1 week after Bella)
"Oh, you stopped biting your nails!"
(1 month after Bella)
"Heh heh, you nails are getting longer than mine"
(3 months after Bella)
"ARE THESE FAKE?! Alright, give me the damn number of that salon."
It's also important to mention that although Bella is slightly pricey and I am definitely broke, I can afford her because I only need to get a manicure once every 6 weeks or so because of how well of a job she does. Go now!!!
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12/15/2008 ROTD 5/19/2009
You know the drill: search good places to get your hair cut on Yelp, find that everyone loves the… Read more »
I have been a client of Andrew Light's ever since he started back in 2003/2004. He does a wonderful job with my highlights and always has. In fact, I have moved out to Portland (OREGON), and fly back in to get my hair done by Andrew.
Stilisti in general is an awesome salon. Alex, Darlyne, and Salli are all so friendly, professional, and they all do an excellent job! The other staff members are just as beautiful and great! Some nice things about Stilisti include complimentary tea/waters, online appointment booking, and a current selection of decent magazines!
So yes, it may be a hassle to commit 3 hours of my time to Stilisti when in Boston only for the weekend. However, I guess this is what a long-distance relationship is about. I could never cheat on Andrew and Stilisti!
I actually didn't follow Andrew Light from Liquid... my husband did. I followed another stylist to a different salon but when I was looking for someone to do hair for my wedding (I wanted pin-curls and very 50's inspired hair for the wedding party) my then boyfriend asked Andrew if it was something he could do and he thankfully said yes! It was a lot to ask because I needed him to drive almost 3 hours to Maine for the wedding and do hair for 5 girls over Labor Day weekend.
Because I was doing pin-curls and wanted my color to be uniform and not stripey, I started having Andrew do my highlights about 6 months before the wedding and then because he knew what shape would work best, I started having him cut it. Next thing I knew... I wouldn't let anyone else touch my hair.
I have now been going to Andrew for almost 2 years and my husband has probably been seeing him for 4. He is the best colorist I have ever been to - my hair always looks very natural and bright and it's in the best condition it has ever been in. He has also given me the best cuts I have ever had - he is creative but conservative and never does anything that will be difficult to maintain. I get more compliments after Andrew cuts my hair than I ever have before.
My husband is also completely loyal to Andrew and has suffered through some bad haircuts in the past so he now won't see anyone else. Andrew knows his hair and gives him a great cut every time - not too short but not so long that it needs to be cut again the next week.
He also did an AMAZING job with my hair for my wedding. It was exactly what I imagined, it lasted all day and looked gorgeous. All the girls in my wedding looked amazing and I owe it all Andrew. He made the long drive to Maine, was there at the crack of dawn and had us all ready on time. Everyone has said how unique the looks were because we didn't do the standard wedding up-dos.
He is also one of the nicest, most lovely people to spend an afternoon with - something that's pretty important when you spend a lot of time at the salon!
I have to say that I hit the jackpot by finding Megan Kelly. I have tried for years to find someone that I truly feel at ease with and trust with my hair. I had a bad experience a few years back that cause my hair to break off and every since then I would get major anxiety everytime I had to get my hair colored. As of my second visit with her last week I can now say I no longer feel uneasy with her! She does everything so natural and I love it. I don't have to feel rushed when I am there because she always books extra time just for that reason. She evefn gave me tips for websites to look up some work outs I wanted to know about and told me about spray tan and gave me the number of a good make-up artist. She is like a one stop shop but I mean that in a good way! I would very much suggest to anyone if they are looking for great color and someone who listens to stop in and ask for MEGAN KELLY!
This place is awesome. Even the junior stylist does better than where I used to go, which was Liquid.
Going to see Andrew next week for my haircut...SO EXCITED!
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10/24/2008
Update 5/24/09:
I went back to Stilisti to see Andrew when I came home the last week of April. I was… Read more »
It's obviously already been said, but I'll say it again, Andrew Light is wonderful. He always does a perfect job with my highlights and giving me a haircut so that it still has personality even though it's long and straight. Andrew as a person is charming, friendly, and hilarious. He's supportive of whatever you want to do but also has great ideas and suggestions. He's also very flexible, and can sometimes fit you in even if the online schedule says he's booked.
I would probably follow Andrew anywhere (already followed him from Liquid) but Stilisti as a whole is pleasant. There are snacks and beverages available, and the girls who wash your hair are super nice. Plus they massage your scalp! Definitely worth the trip to Newbury.
I've been a client of Megan Kelley's for 4 years or so and I would trust my locks to no one else. Her technique is so gentle that even my fine, straight hair doesn't suffer for the process. And her touch is subtle and natural-looking: whenever I mention that I love my colorist people are surprised to learn that I get my hair done because it looks so natural - that's true talent! Megan has been involved in the beauty industry on the service side and as a model as well so she has a keen eye for visual effects and knowing what color and tone will enhance your own unique look. She tailors her efforts for each client (my best friend turned me onto Megan) and her sunny personality make a visit to the salon feel like the ultimate indulgence. Another bonus to Megan's background in the beauty industry is that she's a great source for recommendations about other talented folks (e.g. where to go for your eyebrows).
One final note if you've suffered a bad color experience somewhere else - Megan is particularly good at helping folks with their hair predicaments. She's open and honest about what she can do help and what steps are needed to restore your hair to a better place. But of course if you simply go to her in the first place, you'll never have to suffer through a hair resurrection. She's worth every penny and you will leave looking FABULOUS each and every time.
Stilisti is a great, cozy, but pricey salon. The staff is very friendly and they make you feel at home. I absolutely adore Megan Kelley. She is a master at color. She's very attentive and listens to what YOU want. She doesn't do what she wants unlike other colorists. A true professional artist. I used to go to Kristina for cuts/styling but she left unfortunately! :( (Please come back after your world trip!!) Anyhow, Alexandra was recommended to me and she is awesome. She had been trained by Kristina I guess. Alex is great. I have only had her style my hair for a special event but I was more than pleased with her work. I have waist-long coarse Asian hair and she was able to curl all of it into a Victoria's Secret Supermodel hair-like masterpiece within a half hour!!! Great stylist. Quick and very sweet girl.
The only negative thing I can think of is that sometimes I have had to wait a bit to get into a chair. If you have an appointment, make sure you account for some extra time spent waiting etc. Not a big deal, but just be aware.
All in all, you won't be disappointed. :)
PS. MAKE SURE TO BRING CASH TO TIP! They don't accept tips via credit cards anymore. The damn credit card companies take more so the stylists get less!
Everytime I leave Megan Kelley"s chair at Stilisti it is garunteed I will be stopped numerous times by complete strangers on my way home telling me how amazing my hair looks =) I am so grateful to Megan. When I met her I was still getting over a traumatic experience where my long,blonde highlighted hair had been chopped into a bob haircut,and completely dyed dark brown. Megan saw I was upset and promised she could rescue me and to work with me giving me perfect higlights and lowlights and trims that I wouldn't give me a panic attack until my hair was long and I felt like myself again. It has been over a year and about six visits and I would never go to anyone else. It is truly therapeutic visiting her. She'll never tell you what you want and she'll always ask what makes you happy. I've trusted her from day one though, and have just said do whatever you think looks best and my hair comes out better than anything I could have asked for. I am so lucky to have her here in Boston!
I went to see Andrew to cut my curly hair and just love it. I don't think I've had a better experience at a salon. The staff was friendly and genuine and the place is recently renovated and has a nice atmosphere. They also serve water and hot drinks in cute mugs and cookies and candies are all over the place.
I was going to a friend's wedding and couldn't decide how to wear my very curly hair (straight or curly) so Andrew sent me away with barrel curls that he blew out by twisting sections with a round brush. I have had these before from Safar, but this was impeccable because the cut is so perfect. I felt red carpet ready on a rainy day!
At $80, it was WELL worth it; I've spent the same for stylists who didn't do half the job Andrew did. Post-shower, when managing my curls on my own, I am still thrilled with this cut. It's not too short, not out of control, and sits just right. I don't even have to blow dry as much as I used to because he took the weight out of the top layers but kept the length intact. It's playful and trendy and just perfect. THANK YOU ANDREW!!!
Everyone on yelp is right about his styling ability and his character.
Me and my curls will definitely be back!
My sister recommended I go to her hairstylist, Marissa, whom she's been seeing for about 5 years. I've always thought my sister's haircut and color was so nice, so I decided to give Marissa a try.
Since I've been seeing Marissa, I have never received so many compliments on my hair in my entire life. Even men have complimented me on it! She's awesome. Expensive, but totally worth it!
I only came to Stilisti to see Andrew Light, who is a friend of mine. I had no idea the salon would be as wonderful as Andrew is! It's true that he is a standout there. He loves what he does and has a rare talent for color. I've got wavy and processed hair that's sustained some damage now that I'm in my mid-thirties and have been covering my grey regularly. But Andrew managed to turn my hair around after just a couple of visits. He made my faded highlights look gorgeous after adding some perfectly placed chocolate lowlights-- an idea no stylist has ever suggested to me. He nailed the cut, too, and now I have long layers that hang with precision instead of frizziness. He added a glaze as well, and now I have amazing shine. The clients in the other chairs were staring at me last time I was there and one asked her stylist whether she could make her hair look as shiny as mine!
The products there are wonderful, too. I've long been a fan of Davines since I started using using the line after going to Shag. Andrew also suggested Minardii to me last time I was there and I've fallen in love with her line. But I recommend a regular glaze if you want to keep things really healthy and shiny-looking.
My last few visits also included pedicures from Bella, who is a whiz. She's cash only and pedicures cost about $45, but my last three have each lasted 3 weeks or more. She's incredible, and her taste is excellent. I recently learned that they're offering brow waxes, too, so just ask if you want to include one with your hair service.
One note: they recently started accepting appointments from their website. Call for a login name if you want to start using that service. It's a little clunky but overall it works just fine.
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Megan and Alexandra at Stilsti (in addition to the rest of the staff)! Megan is a genius with color, really natural but much, much better! She is a doll and so competent that you know you'll always leave looking fabulous! Alexandra is a total sweetheart and gives fabulous cuts and blowouts (the best ever...honestly). She can even make my fine hair look full and fabulous and provides fantastic styling suggestions. Alex recently shaped my eyebrows and they look the best they ever have! After trying almost every salon on Newbury, I'm thrilled to finally know about Stilisti, Megan, and Alex!
Need a FABULOUS manicure? Bella is your woman.... Stilisti is a really nice place, not "snooty" like a lot of places on Newbury. The beverages and snacks are always great too while waiting.
I have been going to Bella for about 15 years, and followed her to many places on Newbury. A great manicure for $20!
Like two other reviewers, I followed Andrew from Liquid to Stilisti. Absolutely worth it. Andrew should probably be given a gold medal in taming frizzy, curly hair. Look at the profile picture. My hair naturally looks like Gilda Radner. No joke. But I can wear my cut both curly and straight, and it frames my face well.
The salon is soothing and quiet, and I think it's awesome how all the stylists' tools are neatly tucked away in wood units, so you never see a big ol' mess of cords and appliances.
My only complaint (and it's a small one) is that I feel like I have to dress up to go get my hair cut on Newbury street. In the South End, nobody looked at me funny for wearing Old Navy jeans. Whoops, sorry, my Diane von Furstenberg must be at the dry cleaner's. . .
Who knew that so many Yelpers came here because of Andrew!? I also was a client of Andrew's at Liquid and followed him here when he changed salons. Andrew = 5 stars ***** !!! He is the only stylist I've found who can give me a decent (mens) cut; he is friendly and unassuming.
As far as the rest of the salon goes, I was definitely more of a "Liquid" person in terms of the punk/crazy/Elvis themes they had going there, and I've always felt a bit uncomfortable at the super-stuffy Stilisti. I rarely see another man or another person under 30 years old there.
I followed my favorite stylist, Andrew, from Liquid over to Stilisti. I've only been once, but so far, I am impressed. Though it is a little more expensive at this salon than my old one, I found everyone there to be incredibly friendly without being pushy. The decor is open and welcoming, and, unlike other places I've visited on Newbury Street, I was immediately made to feel welcome. The scalp massage that came with the washing made me a little melty. I also noticed that they offer waxing as well as hair services. I like the location -- though I am not usually a Newbury Gal, this is way more T-accessible than Liquid was.
I should add that if any fellow Curly Girlies are reading this, you won't find a better stylist than Andrew at Stilisti. He gives my Jew-fro body and shape without frizzies and poofi-ness.
I too followed Andrew from Liquid to Stilisti. I went for the first time yesterday and got my usual fabulous cut and color from the world renowned Andrew. He's the best! He doesn't even yell at me about the fact that I go six months between visits.
Stilisti is pretty swanky, but definitely not snooty-snobby like some Newbury joints. The front desk staff was very friendly and welcoming. It's not the cheapest but definitely on par with the pricing with the rest of Newbury.
I'm joining the ranks of others who have followed Andrew from Liquid and get compliments about their hair wherever they go - seriously he's amazing! However, Stilisti, as a salon is also amazing. The pale blue decor with the fantastic silver art deco ceiling offer a tranquility that is unmatched to other salons I've been to. The receptionists are always super nice and the shampoo line that they carry is to die for! Without fail I always leave Stilisti feeling revived and fabulous.
whoa - i thought andrew was my little secret! i guess the word is out - he's the best. i have never gotten so many compliments on my since he starting doing it over a year ago. also, unlike so many stylists i've been to in the past - he actually likes long hair! i.e. when he says he'll "trim" it, he does exactly that.
this place is great.
I have been going to Megan Kelley for my color for over a year and LOVE her! She does the best blond highlights I have ever had. Megan is so talented and has made my hair better than it has ever been. I get stopped on the street by people asking me who does my color. Not only is Megan the best at what she does but she also gives great beauty advice and recommendations of places to go. She is beautiful and great at what she does.
Went here based on Yelp... nice place, don't let the owner cut/color your hair unless you want to spend a fortune on a "good" haircut. If I drop over 300 dollars, you better make me happy!
Oh my god, Megan Kelley from Stilisti is amazing! So i went here with hair that someone ruined (and by ruined I mean they turned it GRAY instead of adding blond highlights like I asked.) The result was disastrous and for the last week and a half I have been hiding my hair. So as you can imagine I was shopping around trying to find someone to fix my old lady hair and I found Megan because she was voted best colorist Boston two years in a row and she has studied with the woman who does hair for Vogue Magazine. So I went and wow! She deserves this title and then some! She spent three hours carefully correcting my color problem and making sure each piece was just right...my hair has NEVER looked this good, and to think this was a corrective color. She is amazing, truly talented!! Not only that she is so so so nice. She is down to earth, friendly and sensitive to her clients needs. Not to mention, after I told her about my gray hair fiasco, we discussed the price for the corrective color before she did anything to make sure I would be comfortable. How often does that happen on Newbury st?? I am going to be going to her forever! Also the salon is cute and everyone is nice not at all stuck up like other places on Newbury st. If you're in the market for some color, GO SEE MEGAN!
