M.Y. Salon

I never write reviews, but this time I had to. I found M.Y. Salon after seeing the great reviews on CitySearch. After visiting this Salon, all I can say is WOW!! My hair came out gorgeous!! I went from brassy copper color hair, to this stunning rich brown, with hazelnut lowlights. I had it colored, cut and styled, and a month later I am still getting compliments! MARIA did my hair and it has never looked better, as if I stepped out of a Newbury Salon for a better price! Even my friends who go to Newbury Salons wanted the name of my hairdresser. There's free parking on Mass Ave and on the side streets, and the salon is very accomodating with their appointments. And Maria does great work and has FABULOUS TASTE!! I explained what I wanted to her, and she gave me something even better than what I had imagined, the color, highlights were perfect. She has become my stylist. Also, my hair is thick and coarse, and hairdressers are unable to blowdry my hair, but MARIA is able to give me the most amazing blowdry ever. And I ALWAYS step out of that salon with stunningly beautiful hair. If I could, I would even post photos of how my hair looks. I am a loyal customer for years to come. This is my salon now, thank you M.Y. Salon.

Pros: Quality Work, Excellent Service, Top of the Line Products.

Cons: NONE.

Posted 09/22/09

Great place. Clean, professional, friendly environment. I've been getting my hair cut by Yolanda for about 3 years now. She does a wonderful job. I used to go to Vidal Sassoon on Newbury St., but wanted a salon closer to home. At M.Y. Salon, I get the same quality cut (better, even, in my opinion) at a more reasonable price and without the silly attitude. I'm thrilled to have found them. HIGHLY recommend.

Pros: Ambiance; quality of services

Cons: None

Posted 08/15/09

I love getting my hair cut at M. Y. Salon because they aren't like everyone else. Maria has cut my hair for a while now and I have never gone home unsatisfied. She is very friendly, and having a nice conversation with her makes the time fly and gives me the feeling of being right at home. M.Y. Salon deserves 5 out of 5 no doubt. ---Matt Nikkel

Pros: Great service, nice people

Cons: Its a shame they arent open 24 hours a day ; - )

Posted 08/03/09

I love this place. Maria gives a great haircut, everyone is very friendly and warm. It feels like a family salon - a little old fashioned and very, very nice. Just a happy place. And the young woman who does eyebrow threading (Pritti, probably spelled wrong) is the best - painless, precise, quick.

Pros: Very friendly, excellent skills, eyebrow threading!

Cons: None

Posted 07/31/09

I've had my hair cut here a few times now by Yolanda and she consistently does a very nice job. I've had highlights done as well and have been happy with that as well.

Pros: Attentive Service, Nice Haircut

Cons: I don't love the location...but it's fine

Posted 06/13/09

I have been to many salons, and have had a lot of different people cut my hair but now I can finally say I found someone who truely does an amazing job cutting and styling my hair! I have been going to Cassey and she is awesome! I totally trust her with my hair she makes me feel comfortable and cuts and styles it in a way that suits me best. She even fixed my hair after a beauty school disaster!!!! I definitely reccommend this salon and Cassey is wicked good! You wont be disappointed.

Pros: Friendly Staff, Great Products

Posted 04/20/09

Walking in the door you will get a warm welcome! Yolanda has cut my hair and it has come out amazing. Most recently I have gone to have my hair blown out straight with a flip by Maria. She is patient, detail oriented and easy to talk to through this long process. I am always confident that I will walk out with a great hairstyle that I love.

This salon has it all and i would highly reccomend it!!!!

Pros: Great people and quality service

Cons: Parking is tight

Posted 03/01/09

I've been going to MY salon for about 3 years and was referred by a friend on mine. What a great referral. The stylists are wonderful, friendly, and best of all, listen to what you want. My hair is short and curly and could never get a good cut until I went to Maria. Maria listens to what I want and completes the job.
The people there are great, friendly, and you have an "at home" atmosphere.

Pros: Friendly, caring

Cons: NONE

Posted 02/24/09

I have been a loyal customer of Yolanda at MY Salon for 13 years, and I wouldn't trust my hair to anyone else! She and her staff are awesome!!! They are always able to make my hair look great, whether they are coloring, cutting, or styling it. They also have manicurists and waxers or threaders available, and can usually fit you in spur of the moment. It is a great place for an afternoon of pampering. This is a wonderful family run business that in my honest opinion is more comfortable, affordable and, talented than any salon on Newbury St. Another great bonus is the fact that parking is always available and always free! I highly recommend that you give them a try, I always leave with a smile on my face and gorgeous hair.

Pros: Friendly, Talented, Parking, Affordable

Cons: NONE!!

Posted 02/19/09

Every time I have gone to MY Salon in Arlington, I feel like I am part of the family! The comfortable atmosphere makes for a relaxing and non-stuffy salon experience. Maria transformed my hair from a long, curly basic style to a trendy shorter cut that I am constantly receiving compliments on! They ask all the right questions in order to give a cut that you like as well as provide expertise and suggestions for what will suit you best! I am a happy returning customer that highly recommends MY Salon!

Posted 11/29/08

M.Y. is a really good salon. It has a real family feeling, very warm and welcoming, with family members dropping in, and sisters at the helm. I love that kind of atmosphere. Maria cut my hair and I couldn't have been happier. Nice place.

Pros: Great haircut, family atmosphere, easy parking

Cons: It's not at street level, so a little hard to find

Posted 08/20/08

I originally went to M.Y. on a whim, about a year or so ago, I had been searching for a new place to get my hair done for months and I finally found a place and now its the only place I will go! The staff is awesome, so friendly and family oriented. They all have great personalities and are sooo friendly! I've seen Maria a couple of times and she is AWESOME, I absolutely LOVE how my hair comes out every time. Recently I went in and had a few different people working on me at once (thats team work) and it came out gorgeous! I highly reccomend going there and seeing anyone who works there, if you don't come out looking gorgeous and absolutely love your hair I would be completely shocked!

Pros: Awesome staff, easy parking, reasonably priced

Posted 08/17/08

I've only gone here twice, but both times my hair ended up looking great! I usually just put my hair back in a ponytail, but the ladies gave me some advice on how to style it quickly, and I wear my hair down all the time now. They are all so friendly and nice, every time I go I have fun and get a great cut. I've also had a facial there too, extremely relaxing and cleansing, and got my eyebrows threaded. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a reasonably priced haircut or spa services, not to mention a great staff!

Pros: Great cuts, styles, facials, friendly inviting staff

Cons: NONE!

Posted 07/15/08

I have been going to MY Salon for 3 years and I can honestly say that they offer amazing services in a friendly atmosphere. Every time I go, they treat me like family, and I feel like a million bucks when I walk out. I have my hair cut and colored and receive compliments after every visit. Yolanda is the nicest, most patient person I have ever had do my hair. Because of the great experiences I have had, I have also recommended 2 of my friends, who love it just as much.
The pedicures by Tina are wonderfully relaxing and her work is impeccable.

Pros: Friendly, family atmosphere; knowledgable staff; fantastic highlights; relaxing pedicures

Cons: parking lot is small and street parking can be a little tough on the weekends

Posted 06/23/08

I have been going to this salon since it opened a couple of years ago and I have NEVER been disappointed! Everyone that works there is extremely friendly and pleasant to deal with, not to mention they all know what they are doing! I used to get my hair cut at another place and I hated it every time I left and sometimes even left in tears. That has never once happened to me at M.Y. Salon. They do everything from hair to nails and waxing and now they even do facials which I hear are pretty great. Also, they are very creative and they always know what you want and how you want it. They are also willing to try different cuts and colors that are trendy and stylish. Even if you want to put crazy colors together like very dark brown (almost black) and blonde together for some funky new look, they will do it. This salon is nothing short of amazing and I would highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a new hair dresser!! Thanks M.Y. Salon, I am finally happy with my hair.

Pros: I love everything

Cons: There isn't one con I can even think of

Posted 06/03/08

My hair used to be so-so... now that I go to MY Salon, it's gorgeous. Especially the color - it's so natural, but still vibrant and rich (and I only get a one-process color). I love my haircuts from here too. Recently I saw Jennifer Garner in a Cambridge coffee shop (no Ben) and decided I wanted her bangs. I was nervous about it - hey I'm no Jennifer Garner - but the stylists at MY assured me I'd look fabulous with bangs. And they went the extra mile to go through magazines and Google images to find exactly the style I was trying to describe. I walked out of the salon feeling as beautiful as Jennifer herself!

But as great as they are at making your hair look gorgeous, the best reason to go to MY Salon is the people. The women there (who all seem to be related, but they treat eveyone like family) are truly some of the sweetest people I've met. The first time I went to their salon (on the recommendation of a friend), I got completely lost. The sisters at MY kept me on the phone until I got there (trading the phone back and forth), even though it was a Saturday and they were busy. Then when I came in, they all smiled and applauded my arrival. And this was the first time I met them. I just always feel really special when I go to this salon.

I should add that I now live in JP and drive all the way to Arlington just to get my hair done - it's so worth it!

Pros: the talented, super-sweet stylists; being treated like a friend

Cons: hard to find at first, out of the way

Posted 04/02/08

First off, i am a straght male, I have been coming to get my haircuts from Yolanda for over 10 years (before this location even opened). All I can say is if you want to get nonstop compliments on your hair for a ridiculously low price, go here. Over the years, I have tried other salons closer to where I live, most of them being way more expensive, and i have always been dissapointed. Once you start going here its difficult to stop.

Pros: service, atmosphere, family mentality

Cons: you won't be able to go anywhere else!

Posted 03/07/08

I absolutely LOVE M.Y. Salon! Everyone is so friendly and professional. I am always greeted with a smile and everyone knows my name! I actually live a 5 minute walk from some of the best salons on Newbury St. in Boston, but I could never leave Cassey @ M.Y., so I drive out to Arlington just to see her!!!!! I have complete trust in this salon and the stylists that work there. They do amazing highlights, cuts and BLOWDRIES!!!!!! They are also very flexible and will fit you in, even if they are busy. I also like to get manicures and pedicures by Tina... she is AWESOME!! My friends and I all come here all the time, and I would recommend this salon to anyone! Excellent service with a smile :)

Posted 03/04/08

I brought in a picture from the internet of a highly progressive hair cut and M.Y. Salon delivered beyond my expectations!

Kind and patient artists work with you towards your goals. You feel like along time customer on your first visit. The sleek and classical environment creates the stage for a perfect experience You will be matched with the artist the fits your specific needs. I was taken back from the compliments that I began to receive from complete strangers on the street and the awe of old time friends. At M.Y. Salon you can expect to be adorned by the best.

Eric D Love
Actor and Performer

Pros: awesome service

Cons: the wait can be long at times if one doesn't schedule

Posted 03/04/08

I have been to many salons and finally found the one for me. I travel a half hour to get to the salon,and would travel 2 hrs if i had to. The owners, actually everyone that works there are all amazing people.you feel so welcome when you enter the salon. they hang your coat ,offer you coffee,cookies etc.... i feel like a super star when i walk in there( like i am somebody important!!) not only are they the best in hair color foils, cuts, styles, and blowdries. you name it they can do it and do an amazing job at it! I like to get a little crazy at times with color and they do exactly what i want not what they think i should do like most salons have a bad habbit of doing!! My best experince with the girls at m.y salon is having my daughters 8th birthday party there 8 girls dressed up in dresses met at the salon and they set up different stations so all the girls werent standing around they had one woman painting nails ,one doing makeup ,and another doing the girls hair. We took pictures of all the girls after they were down can we say stunning! my daughter still thanks me today.'A girls day of beauty' is the theme for a great birhtday party!Also me and my daugher go together and have a great mother daughter day.I have 4 people in my town that i have brought down to experince M.Y. salon and they also travel a half hour to get there and still go to this day! My statement that I say to everyone who stops me in grocery stores gas stations dunkin donuts, ect.. ask were i get my hair done that they love the foils and the style my response M.Y. SALON.So for you people out there looking for a new salon of just a change you need to try M.Y salon you will never go back to your old place that is a promise! YOU LEAVE THE SALON NOT ONLY LOOKING LIKE A MILLION BUCKS BUT YOU LEAVE THERE WITH A LITTLE EXTRA SELF CONFIDENCE. ps. also a slight stomach ace from all the laughs you will have with this group of ladies!!!!!!!!
2008 ONE OF THE OWNERS WAS VOTED BEST BLOWER IN TOWN !!!!!

Posted 03/02/08

I want everyone to know about MY Salon. The owners& employee are so so nice, they know hair and skin, are so honest, very accomidating! They make you feel like your the most special customer and you leave feeling and looking beautiful!! JUST GO THERE!

Posted 03/02/08

EXCELLENT cut and color. I have VERY curly hair and can somewhat be difficult to do, but she did a terrific job. One of the owners, Yolanda, did my color. My hair is brown but with the color added a tint of a violet red, very subtle and very beautiful. She also cut my hair, and she is the best stylist that has ever cut my hair. I watched the other sisters with their clients, just as good! You can tell they are VERY experienced. One of them, Maria, dried my hair beautifully. It is nice and straight and will last me a few days. (You can do that with thick curly hair)The owners are all sisters and are the nicest people you'll ever meet. An upscale salon without the attitude. Very down to earth. The salon is beautiful inside. Relaxing atomosphere. I live in Wareham Ma. and they are worth the trip.

Pros: On MBTA route, prices are comparable to other salons, Nice owners, good hours

Cons: none

Posted 02/29/08

THE MINUTE YOU WALK IN THE DOOR YOU ARE TREATED LIKE FAMILY, AND NOBODY TREATS YOU BETTER THAN THE PEOPLE WHO CARE, AND LET ME TELL YOU THEY DO!! I HAVE BEEN GOING THERE FOR THE PAST FEW YEARS AFTER GOING TO A REPUTABLE SALON ON NEWBURY STREET,AS WELL AS A GREAT SALON IN EVERETT. I DECIDED TO GO CLOSER TO HOME AND WAS GOING TO A SALON IN THE TOWN WHERE I LIVE AND WAS EXTREMELY UNHAPPY WITH THE RESULTS I GEVE THEM THE BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT AND TRIED COUPLE OF TIMES ENDED UP WITH THREE DIFERENT COLORS IN MY HAIR,(NOT BY CHOICE) AND WAS VERY CONCERNED WITH DAMAGE. i WALKED AWAY NEVER SAYING A BAD WORD. CHAULKING IT UP TO A BAD EXPERIENCE. I WALKED INTO M.Y. SALON WITH A FRIEND WHO IS A LOYAL CUSTOMER, AND TO SAY THE LEAST IT IS THREE YEARS LATER AND MY HAIR HAS NEVER LOOKED BETTER AND HEALTHIER!! I AM CONSTANTLY GETTING COMPLIMENTS AND SEND EVERYONE I KNOW THERE, AND HAVE YET TO EVER HEAR A BAD WORD, NOR DO I EXPECT TO. I HAVE REALLY CURLY FUNKY, HAIR AND AM PREMATURE GRAY. SO TO SAY THE LEAST IT IS KINDA DIFFICULT TO WORK WITH. BUT THEY TAKE ALL THE TIME THEY NEED TO MAKE SURE I LEAVE FEELING SPECIAL LOOKING INCREIBLE AND VERY SATISFIED. THIS IS A FAMILY BUSINESS AND YOU BECOME FAMILY ONCE YOU WALK THRU THERE DOOR. AND THEY WILL DO EVERYTHING TO SATISFY YOU. THERE PRICES ARE COMPRABLE TO OTHER SALONS. THEY GO ABOVE AND BEYOND WITH THERE WARMTH AND CAREING STAFF. DONT TAKE MY WORD FOT IT, TRY THEM FOR YOURSELF, I AM POSITIVE YOU WILL BE HAPPY WITH THE RESULTS. I WAS AND STILL AM.

Posted 02/27/08

Worst Experience EVER! Not worth the $$ - I had my hair colored with one of the owners, i wont name names to spare her the embarrassment, i have a heart! it looked like i got my hair colored by a Barbazon trainee it was brassy and it fried my hair, not only that, the cut was juvenile and so 5 years ago. They're still doing the Jennifer Aniston style of the early 90's in this place - i saw. I should have known better by the look of the place the decor was "cheesy" and the hair of almost every employee in there was brutal. I complained and the manager/owner did NOTHING except look at me with a blank stare after telling me it looked NICE!!!!!!! I'll be the judge of that sister........it was horrid, and i had to spend hundreds of dollars to correct the mess.

Pros: none

Cons: everyhing

Posted 02/07/08

I went to M.Y. Salon to have my hair highlighted and restyled. Not only did they listen to my desires, they consulted on what would look best on me. My hair has never looked so amazing! They use only top-of-the-line products, and are the nicest sisters you will ever meet. I felt comfortable, like I'd been going there for years. And after this, I will be! It was a bit pricey, but the service and amazing outcomes were worth it. I didn't see one woman walk out of there without fabulous hair - one girl with very curly hair had a beautiful cut.
They squeezed me in at the last moment, they are open late, and are flexible.
Go there. You'll love it.
(And it's right on the 77 bus route!)

Pros: ambience, amazing people, fantastic cut

Cons: price

Posted 10/16/07