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Studio 9
Categories: Beauty and Spas Makeup Artists Beauty and Spas Hair Salons Makeup Artists, Hair Salons [Edit]
9 Newbury St7th Fl
(between Arlington St & Berkeley St)
Boston, MA 02116
Neighborhood: Back Bay
(617) 267-9990
- Nearest Transit:
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Arlington Station - Outbound (Green Line)
Arlington Station - Inbound (Green Line)
Boylston St @ Berkeley St (55, 9)
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- By Appointment Only:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
12 reviews for Studio 9
12 reviews in English
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Review from Jean Z.
MA
Updated - 10/18/2010
This salon is awesome - I've been seeing Cindy to get my eyebrows done for about 4 years. I actually just overbought a Groupon deal for this salon -- $60 gift certificate, for $30. I'm trying to sell one of them now, because I didn't read the fine print and didn't realize I couldn't use more than one! If anyone else loves this place or is interested in trying it out and wants to get this great deal, send me a message, thx
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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11/5/2009
At the risk of making it difficult to get myself an appointment...I'm going to go ahead and say that… Read more »
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Review from Morgan B.
Boston, MA
5/7/2011
I recently had my nails done by Maya (I had a buywithme coupon) - she gave a fantastic shellac manicure. She did such a great job and helped me pick a color and overall the manicure was a relaxing experience. Toward the end of the manicure, I was thinking how I would want to come back because she did such a good job.
When I went to pay, the receptionist, a middle age blonde woman, tells me that I owe an extra $10 dollars on top of my buywithme. I was so suprised and I asked why, and her answer was because I came in with Axxium nailpolish on and there is a $10 charge to remove it! I was completely shocked! I have never, ever, had a salon charge me to remove polish when you are there to get a complete manicure. Not only that, but this was not communicated to me when I first came in. Maya took the polish off in 15 minutes and she had said it was no problem. The way the receptionist acted totally ruined my experience here which is too bad because I think I definitely would have come back to have Maya do my nails again. Doubt it now - knowing they charge $10 to remove your old polish! I won't be back! -
Review from Kristina B.
Somerville, MA
1/13/2011 2 Check-ins Here
I went here with a Groupon ($30 for $60 worth of services), and chose to get the eyebrow shaping with Cindy (normally $45).
The salon is lovely (wood floors, lots of light). It's on the 7th floor in the same building as Salon Mario Russo on Newbury St. The eyebrow station is a chair in front of a vintage-looking mirror surrounded by round bulbs. Cindy observed my face, then plucked my eyebrows while maintaining a nice conversation. She also pointed out the spots that she recommended I grow out.
On my way out of the salon, I ran into a coworker who was also getting her eyebrows done...Cindy sure is popular!
Pending two visits to Rachel's Makeup Studio (a gift from a friend who swears that Rachel is the absolute best at eyebrows), I can't crown Cindy the eyebrow queen of Newbury St, but will give 3.5 stars for sure. I will update this review after I can make the comparison. -
Review from N T.
Needham, MA
10/17/2011
I got a $60 groupon as a gift for Studio 9. I ended up using it to book an appointment with Cindy for my eyebrows. Cindy was friendly and knowledgeable. She didn't use wax like most salons do to clean the eyebrows. Overall, the experience was great. However, I don't have unruly eyebrows and they are pretty easy to maintain. So it doesn't make sense for me to fight the traffic to get to Newbury, look for a hard to find parking spot, and pay $45 plus tips just to get my eye brows done.
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Review from Meredith a.
Boston, MA
3/28/2009
Lynn Palmer is an amazing hairdresser. She gives my fine, straight hair wonderful cuts that make it full of bounce and style! I do not like to do anything but wash and brush my hair, and somehow she manages to give me cuts that get compliments no matter how little maintenance I do! They even look great growing out so I only have to go every few months. I have been going to her for 10 years now. I'd be lost without her!
I do not get my hair colored, but I have seen her work on herself and other people. She does a great job! -
Review from yusi g.
Boston, MA
4/30/2011
I didn't have a great experience at this place, and I didn't have a decent hair cut. The bangs were the worst part that I had to use a hair pin for about a 6 weeks after the haircut. I had had a haircut for $ 25 couple of months before i went to studio 9, and i've had a lot of ppl complement my hair AND the bangs! I also ended up having a mushroom looking head.
she did a lot of inside layering, which made my hair look thinner.
The owner of the place is not very welcoming; when i first got there, she handed me something, which I assumed I should put on, and she went to sit on her office without saying anything. I was there in the middle of the place standing awkwardly waiting and looking around.
Honestly, i would not go there again, and wouldn't recommend it at all. There are a lot of better place and they give awesome hair cuts for third the price. (she charges $90 for a hair cut) No thank you! i only went coz i had a groupon coupon. -
Review from Elizabeth S.
Cambridge, MA
8/23/2009
Supposedly the best brows in Boston...
Cindy is SUPER nice and friendly- and I LOVE that she plucks and does not wax. The salon is not overly pretentious but...I said I prefer to wear my brows on the fuller side, they were quite a lot thinner than I expected. I would like to go back and try again but I just don't know that I can be sure it will all grow in again if it happens again.
I wasn't totally unhappy, as far as shape goes they were totally acceptable but I could have saved myself the forty bucks. -
Review from Nicole M.
Jamaica Plain, MA
3/4/2011
i'm sure lauren and cindy are great, but that's not who worked on me. i was not tremendously impressed - for the price, there are better salons. the color i got was much darker than i asked for and i walked out of there with dye on my forehead, too. unimpressive cut, just nothing special.
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Review from Katie D.
Brookline, MA
9/15/2008
Brow GENIUS! Cindy Jensen is a wonderfully talented eyebrow artist... that's all there is to say. She also does make-up, which I have full confidence is equally flawless. She saved me from over-waxed badness and brought my brows back to perfection for my upcoming wedding. I am SO glad to have found Cindy! You will not be sorry.
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Review from P M.
Waltham, MA
10/28/2010
Unfortunately I had a terrible experience at Studio 9, however I cannot speak for their actual services. I had a 12:30 appointment and showed up at 12:15. I waited for a half hour and finally went to ask how much longer it would be to wait. I was told just a few minutes, so I continued to wait. When my stylist finally finished with her other client, she did not start with me, but went to eat her lunch! I had to go refill the parking meter so that I wouldn't get a ticket, and finally at 1:30 they were ready. However, by that time I had to leave for work. Long story short it was terrible customer service. I hope that this was just a one time deal, but I will certainly not be returning.
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Review from Devi B.
Somerville, MA
2/22/2011
I had a Groupon and made an appointment with Lauren Todd because she had great reviews here on Yelp. She definitely deserves all the praise she's getting! I went in for a cut, highlights and blowdry and although it took a total of two hours it was worth it because she gave me exactly what I wanted - a trim with subtle color and a blowdry that lasted 4 days! Definitely recommend her.
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Review from Tamiko K.
Allston, MA
3/11/2011
I've gotten a shellac mani & a regular mani here from Maya. My shellac lasted through vacation, tearing a deck railing down & fishing! It's a luxury though, I don't think you should try to squeeze it in for lunch.
