Maria’s Hair Salon

Maria is a great stylist. Cool lady. I enjoyed her. It did annoy me a bit that she tried to convince me not to dye my hair. I wanted a permanent color but she must have given me a Demi. Either way, it came out great. She was probably just concerned with not damaging my hair. Much appreciated experience overall.

I used to work at a high-​end salon, and as a perk I was able to get my hair done for FREE. Cut, color, style, extensions – you name it, I had it done for free. When I graduated from college and found a full-​time job I had to leave my salon job – and my fabulous freebies – behind. I’ve spent the past several years bouncing around from different stylists trying to someone who was both affordable, professional, and talented.
After one particularly horrific cut, I came by to see Sherine at Maria’s. She had put extensions in my hair once before, and I figured I needed some serious extensions assistance to get over this recent chop job.
I have typical ‘white girl’ hair: fine, stringy, and super silky soft. This means it styles nicely but is super difficult to braid for sew-​in extensions. No problem for Sherine. She is amazing. She works with my hair type and the extensions always look amazing.
Although extensions are a big price commitment (I’m definitely stretching my budget here), Sherine is well worth the investment. I’m so happy with the way my hair looks, and will definitely be back for maintenance.
Although the salon does not seem to have a huge white girl client-​base, and stylists are often most comfortable working with hair they’re accustomed to, Sherine does an AMAZING job.
To all you white girls dropping crazy money on Newbury Street extensions: stop being foolish. Visit Sherine at Maria’s and get Newbury Street quality without the price and pretension.

I don’t mind driving from CT after moving from Newton for the last… 10 years! Simply the best!

This salon is alright. When you call in for an appointment do not expect to have priority over the people who come in after you. They are friendly when you walk in, but do not be surprised if you walk away and hear people talking behind your back. If you are a woman who loves gossip and drama then this is the place for you. Your patience may be taken advantage of too. If you would like to check this place out then call them and ask the approximate wait time. They talk about people way too much. If you want to keep your customers why disrespect them? This salon is all about money. Quality and care is not assured, but of course your payment is. Just like they have the prices on the wall they should write their companies values and objectives too. You may be lucky enough to catch them when they are not busy though, but as a result you may hear them insulting and critizing people more. One of my preferences is my stylist knowing about hair. Like the basic upkeep. It is not much to ask for. If you have questions about hair like why it breaks off? I advise you not to ask Maria. She has no idea. If you enjoy getting your hair washed don’t waste your time here. It will be quick and rough. Conditioner will be left in your hair if you get lucky! Maybe the carribbean lady with blonde hair will wash it and scrape your head with her long nails. She always stays in one area of your head so it hurts worse. Maria’s roller sets are sloppy. She burns during your blow dry. Lastly, you will love this salon if you like gossip, drama, a long wait time, being critized, bad and rough washes, being burned and outrageous prices.