Aidan James Salon

Love this salon — Derek is the best at understanding curly hair!

Continuously have wonderful, friendly, timely, dependable and relaxing professional service with Lisa Sullivan.
I have had numerous manicures and pedicures but nothing beats a service with Lisa. I have been going to Lisa for 10+ years now and never go elsewhere. Her pedicures are amazing and her workmanship is meticulous. The polish is perfect every time.
I think of some of the other shops I have been to where the client is not the focus or cleanliness is set aside. This is not the case with Lisa. She gives the client her 100% attention and has very high expectations for the atmosphere. I never worry about the cleanliness. A stress free service is a guarantee with Lisa.
To add to the relaxing mani/​pedi, the drinks of the month are over-​the-​top. Delicious every time!

I cannot say enough good things about this place, the atmosphere is fantastic and the service is excellent.

This salon is incredible. Everyone is extremely knowledgable, friendly, and gets what YOU WANT done to your hair. Very accommodating. They take your coat and offer you wine coffee water, whatever you want.
I see terry graham (he is amazing, will 100% be a celebrity colorist one day– he’s already on his way… winning awards and placing first in elite hair competitions) and he always gives me the most beautiful color. Not to mention the best hair cuts I have ever had.
I am from boston and have been to the newbury street salons– this place looks the part but is BETTER. Terry (and from what I’ve see of other stylists from being in the chair) are familiarized with all types of coloring. Blonde, brunette, reds, ombré, funky styles and colors, etc… they can do it all! Terry started with me as very dark and took me all the way to blonde! He is honest with me but has never told me what i want isn’t possible. Ladies (and gents) remember you can’t always achieve what you want in one appointment!!!
The salon is clean, good music, and they also have great nail techs. I highly recommend!!!

These folks understand quality. Best experience I’ve ever had at a salon, and i’ve been to many.

There are things I love about this place and some other things that I’m less crazy about. I tried here after reading good reviews online and seeing that they had won multiple awards. I wanted to develop a relationship with a stylist, but not spend loads of money getting my fairly short hair maintained regularly. I asked for a junior stylist or new talent.
They hooked me up with John, who gave me an AMAZING haircut. Loved it.
When I called to schedule my next appointment about 4 weeks later, I found out he was no longer there. Sad, sad, sad. But they reassured me that Erica would do a great job. She did. The next four times I went in. Then she, too, was gone.
So they set me up with Maria, who was training under Felix, one of the master stylists. When I got there, I found out that Maria couldn’t make it that night, so Felix would cut my hair at the junior stylist rate, which I thought was fair. He did a fantastic job – he is the bob MASTER.
I saw Maria a few times, and she’s done a great job four times and an ok job twice. The two times that I walked out feeling «meh» my hair still looked really good, but it wasn’t quite what I expected, which I am completely willing to admit may have been due to vague communication on my part.
My travel schedule at work got nutty and I needed to reschedule and wound up with Stephanie, who did a great job. I felt weird because they told me that Maria wasn’t available, but when I got there, she was working. I didn’t see her with another client: confusing and a bit awkward.
I’ve found everyone there very friendly and professional. I like that they have evening and weekend hours, although they do change seasonally.

Have gone in blind twice and risked it with unknown stylist… LOVE this place. I totally feel confident with the talent they employ here. Just had Maria cut my hair for the first time yesterday and so impressed with her attention to detail. I am thrilled with my cut and I almost never say that. My only criticism would be the set up of the salon chairs. I wish there were some sort of dividers for privacy. It’s awkward while your hair is being cut along side other customers and the mirror makes it impossible to not lock eyes. I feel like I am working overtime averting my eyes and I could tell the other woman was doing the same. It is also uncomfortable trying to make conversation with your stylist while other stylists and clients are inches away. This is why I gave it only 4 stars. Having said that it isn’t enough to keep me away from a quality cut and great service.

I LOVE THIS SALON!!! I’ve been to a number of Nashua area salons to get my hair cut/​colored/​styled and was never very happy with the outcome. Then I found Becky. She helped me realize that the problem with my hair is that it’s not straight! Fancy that! An introduction to DevaCurl and curly hair maintenance, and now I actually wear my hair down… and it looks great. Becky is also a color genius. She has helped me have fun with my color, and I get compliments all the time, not just for a day or two after seeing her.
The biggest reason I have been to so many salons is that I loyally follow the woman who gives the world’s best pedicure! Lisa is second to none! I’ve passed on spa days with the girls on Newbury Street because even the ‘elite’ salons don’t compare to Lisa!!! The spa pedicure is an hour of pure bliss, tantalizing even the most stressed pair of legs. Yes, even the legs get a massage. Lisa has the ‘scent of the month’ which is paired with a ‘drink of the month’!!! Try and match that in Boston! Lisa is my idea of heaven and she’ll quickly become yours, too.
Between Becky, Lisa, and the rest of the welcoming staff at Aidan James, the perfect salon has been created!

I changed salons to go here. I love this place! They have reasonably priced services and have some excellent staff that can create any look you want. They new salon location is beautiful! They really have done a good job with it. They have a large selection of color services for hair, hair accessories and products, as well as nail, spa, and waxing services. All of their staff is very professional.

I hate to put a damper on every other reviewer’s enthsiasm, but I’m not a fan. I searched out Aidan James specifically because of its great reviews and yearly awards. However, my experience didn’t measure up to my expectations. Looks as though from the reviews here on Unilocal,I should have asked for Derek.
My stylist was pleasant and professional (won’t name them in hopes it was just me or an off-​day for them). I took in 2 photos and tried to be as specific as I could about what I liked and didn’t like. My stylist seemed to be listening and offered feedback. But, alas, in the end, I have a rather average haircut that is by no means stellar. I could have gotten (and have many times) the same average haircut in any mall salon. It doesn’t lay particulary well and I wouldn’t get any compliments for this drab cut/​style.
Furthermore, I don’t like the products at all of the Arrojo line. I got the shampoo, conditioner and volume foam. I feel as though my hair is limp and lifeless and that’s after even doing without the conditioner. Oh, just an update. I later learned that they had sold me 2 conditioners and no shampoo so everytime I reached for the shampoo, it said «conditioner» and I just «naturally» assumed that the «other» must be shampoo.
Still not a fan.

just had hair done again yesterday, highlights by hope and cut by derek… still singing their praises!!!
love my new products, arrojo line.
a forever fan!!!

Yay! I no longer have to go to the Boston area for waxing. Carolyn is fantastic. Very personable, professional and attentive. I look forward to going back to see her again, and trying some of the other services offered by the salon.

Yeah, this is an absolutely incredible salon. Last week I went back for a bikini wax with Carolyn, and I’ll never get anything waxed ever again with anyone else. She was FANTASTIC — super friendly, made me feel very comfortable, made sure she knew what I wanted, and best of all, it was the LEAST painful waxing appointment I’ve ever had. Such a relief to find such talent in my own backyard!

This is a beautiful salon! All the reviews are right about how friendly the staff is. You get a mini tour of the place, are offered a nice seat to wait in and a drink, and there is complimentary wifi.
Prices here will vary depending on who cuts your hair ($ 25-​$ 60; which I appreciate, since most salons will offer a very high price even if you get someone terrible) I only paid $ 20 for a cut with Elizabeth (they give you 20% off your first service), and for $ 20 it was very good! Definitely Comparable to more expensive cuts I have had in Chinatown and Newbury St. I have extremely thick, difficult Asian hair and it now feels much lighter and softer than before.
It is an overall relaxing environment and I will definitely be back for haircuts, and possibly other services in the future.

Wow! I am so happy that I found this salon… and YES I did find it through Unilocal,then I remembered seeing it in the yearly best of the best magazine from the Hippo!
I had been jumping from salon to salon looking for the right stylist who would do what I wanted, and not be afraid to try something new on me.
Becky is great! She not only has a great personality, she is highly educated. The staff works so well together and you feel like at home from everyone the minute you walk in the door.
The place is clean and fresh. Trendy, yet not intimidating. Very cool– I can’t wait to go back!

I walked in for my regular salon visit with Derek, fed up with the curls and winter combined and walked out feeling great! Derek instantly new how to help — foils, Keratin treatment & touch up cut. I absolutely love the color Derek put together. A team of 4 got me out on time as I had not scheduled a 4 hour appointment, but they accommodated me with open arms.
No pretentious behavior, no inconvenience to anyone, everyone was as excited as me to have a new look, there are simply no egos at this upbeat, friendly, ‘european’ feel salon, you instantly feel 20 years younger just walking into the place.
Thanks for another great visit, I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for people who know hair, who love what they are doing and are up with all the current trends and processes.

Fabulous service! I agree with everything in the prior reviews. I have had hair services, nail services, facials and waxings.
I absolutely love the color and cut that Colleen has given me.
It is nice to go to a salon where the staff listens to what you want!

This place is an absolute gem! I am new to Nashua and needed to find a new stylist. I recently lost 150 lbs and decided to go for a whole new look to go with my new body. After reading Laura W’s review of Derek and The Aidan James salon, I decided to book an appointment.
The salon is right in downtown Nashua, but on Water St. and it has PARKING, which is key. The salon itself is GORGEOUS. High ceilings with tall windows and lots of sunny light — very welcoming atmosphere. The salon looks like a trendy Newbury St. salon, but with no pompous attitude or catty staff. Everyone there was super-​friendly and welcoming from the second I walked in. They took my coat, offered me a drink, gave me a tour of the entire space — all with a smile.
Aidan James offers a full range of services — from skin care right down to Botox treatments with licensed medical doctors. They also offer classes — such as blow drying. You can come in with your old tools and products and they’ll give you a credit towards new products from the salon –AND– they donate the old products to local women’s shelters. Now THAT’S a salon I want to get behind!
Now let’s talk about Derek and the cut: AMAZING, AMAZING, AMAZING. Derek is adorable — super trendy and knows his stuff. He spent a good deal of time with me talking about what I wanted and he made very nice suggestions about what would look good with my face shape and angles. He took his time and explained all of his techniques so I would understand what he was doing.
I brought in a photo and he gave me the exact cut I was looking for, and my hair looks and feels SO MUCH HEALTHIER. I’ve gotten tons of compliments, and I cannot express how happy I was with the whole experience.
If you live in the Nashua area, don’t miss out on this gem! I can’t say enough about Aidan James Salon, and in particular — Derek James. The co-​owner, amazing stylist, and wonderful person!

I can’t believe this salon is not on Unilocal yet!!!
Ok so I found this place through word of mouth.
My neighbor was going here (still is) and she loves her stylist Derek.
The salon/​spa is owned by Rachel Aidan and Derek James.
I went in for the first time in August and was awed by the appearance of the place and great service.
They have since moved from that Main St location to Water St recently to an EVEN BETTER spot.
It is very chic and nicely designed at Water St.
To get to the stylist, Derek, he transformed my look.
I wanted to try a short haircut for the first time in my life.
He thought it would work with the shape of my face etc
.basically we sat and talked about my hair and the possibilities. He made me feel very comfortable!
He has an incredible amount of passion with what he does and extensive knowledge.
The cut and style ended up being exactly what I was looking for.
I have been going back for months now and love it everytime.
I am checking out their other services these days on top of it.
They don’t just do hair (cut, color, treatments, extensions, the basics) their other serives are with their sister company named SKIN. Its a spa with the works and a medical cosmetic and laser group. All in the same building.
It sounds like I work there at this point! I’m just so happy I found it.