Greg gave me the best haircut ever UGH I love it so much. The best part was having him tell me what he thought would look good with my face shape and hair type, I was pretty open minded so I let him do what he thought would be best. Of course I also told him what I was looking for so it was a perfect combo of our opinions !Also hes so sweet and nice. Definitely pay him a visit.

Appointment request through google was declined, and without informing me. No one answer my phone call.Totally waste of time.

I got a haircut from Jessica back in February and I am STILL recovering from the remnants of the bad haircut. It was the worst haircut I’ve ever had and as you can tell, I’m still salty about it. Jessica basically cut my hair into an uneven mullet, and the shortest layer at the back of my head was well above my eyebrows. It was not even close to what I had asked for. Any good and decent hairstylist would’ve NOT committed such a blunder on a client, which shows that Jessica doesn’t really care much about her clients.I have also had my hair done by Miriam several times at Alexander’s before and Ive always had a great experience with her. She does my hair exactly the way I want it. Do yourselves a favor and avoid the biggest mistake of booking with jessica. My hair is still ruined by the haircut.

Great Salon. I always see Mariam and Im happy with the result.

Ahh man, I really used to love Alexander Salon but my experience this week was not as I remember it being. The staff seemed like they did not know what they were doing; stylists had to continuously give directions to the receptionist and other help and this made it difficult for them to stay focused on their clients. Timing was wayy off, I waited 15 minutes for my appointment and later discovered that another woman was being worked on by the same stylist, but that made her timing way off too. The poor lady had to sit with her hair freshly colored for like, 15-20 minutes while my cut/blow dry was being taken care of. She was waiting so long that she eventually told them she didnt want the blow dry, just the cut so she could go home. What really stood out to me though, as one other person mentioned recently, was the cleanliness. The hairbrush that was at my stylists station was covered with hair, and I watched as it was used on another persons head after being used on my head, with no cleaning whatsoever. I almost spoke up, but wasnt sure if this was normal practice within salons, but this seems very inappropriate, especially given peoples discomfort with shared items during COVID. My haircut this time around was okay, but Ive had such great experiences here in the past that I hope it gets back to the way it used to be.

Nassim was absolutely amazing! He Gave me so much advice. The salon is clean and the staff is courteous and professional as well. Overall it is a great experience.

Alexander Salon does not give the impression of good hygiene/cleaning practices at the moment, probably due to post-pandemic. When I went in for a haircut, there was a dirty rag covered in hair on the table, and the round brush my stylist used for blowdrying was also covered in other peoples hair. The other styling tools did not look well maintained either. My haircut looks just fine and the service is polite, but my stylist seemed somewhat distracted -- checking her phone in the middle of the haircut and generally spaced out. The place in general looks in need of some upkeep. For this price range, I would suggest going to some of the other local salons in Brookline.

I have been going to Eric for the last few years and hes been nothing short of great. Hes friendly, he listens to what you want and is honest about what may or not work for your hair.

First time getting a haircut in Boston and Im so glad I chose this salon! I walked in and the front desk person was very friendly. The salon was well-lit, clean, decorated very beautifully and also played awesome music. Eric cut my hair and was very knowledgable and kind. He listened to what I wanted and also added some very helpful input and tips. My hair looked amazing afterwards and honestly the price ($65 for wash, cut, and dry, $52 after I got a first-time customer discount and before tip) was extremely reasonable and not over-priced at all, especially for Boston and for the quality of the haircut. I will definitely be returning to get my hair colored when the time is right!

This is an excellent place to get your hair done and II usually work with the owner Sammy does a Great job

Ive been going to Sam since I was 14, and, over a decade later, I still go to him or (for the last couple of years) Eric. Always amazing staff, it is a luxury pricing but its worth every penny for the expert staff.10/10 and even convinced my boyfriend to go to them recently instead of a barber shop

I love this place. Nasim is amazing!!! He knows so well what he is doing and always leaves my hair looking amazing. I was always disappointed with my hair color until I went to Alexander salon and Nasim did the balayage for me. This is the second time I went to him and I told him I wanted my hair lighter than before and the color came out exactly how I pictured it. Thank you for your professionalism and great work Nasim. I always leave very happy. All the staff is so friendly too.

I started go to this place for a haircut after recommended by friends. I am really happy with the services and my haircut. Sam does a great job and he is a very nice gentleman. I only get a haircut but my friends wife goes there as well and she is very happy. Prices are reasonable for the services received. You would pay a lot more in downtown Boston for a similar quality services. Highly recommended.

Got my hair cut here yesterday, after a very long time (I needed a haircut when pandemic hit in March, so you can imagine). Walid did a great job. I came in with no instructions other than make it shorter and he cut off about 6” and styled it great. Amazingly, it looked just as good today without blow-drying. Highly recommend!

BLONDES GET EXCITED!I had an amazing experience at Alexander Salon with the wonderful & experienced Celora. I went in to get my hair blonded out, cut and styled after a YEAR of waiting due to covid. I mean look at the pics - I feel like a california bombshell!Why I keep going to Alexanders salon is Celora. She is so thorough and keeps you updated you step by step, what she is doing, whats shes using and why. That trust is huge when it comes to hair in my opinion. Everything she uses is top-notch like Olaplex and more. If you are in need of a hair rescue or refresh, I highly recommend for blondes and have no doubt her talent/skills work the same magic on all hair colors and types.

Went for a simple haircut. They took my temperature and only then let me in. The are operating with reduced capacity so you dont have to be worried. They are very clean and sanitize the area before you sit. I would definitely recommend them. My haircut and wash costed me 40$. Fair enough for proving services in such a difficult time.

I moved to Boston 2 months before the Covid shutdown, so when I finally ventured out the reviews for Alexander were very compelling. Celora had many high reviews and she did not disappoint! She was very sweet, professional and listened to my requests. I will be going back and recommend her for a cut and color!

Always get my haircuts here and never have been disappointed. My hair is pretty easy to cut and I never do anything more than a trim, so maybe explains why I havent had any problems. I cannot speak for their hair dying or other things but I expect them to be just as good as everything else

Im a first time customer. I went in for a cut and balayage, and my stylist was Walid. I highly recommend him and will return to see him in the future. The prices are reasonable and the salon is very clean.

Sam, the owner, and all of his staff are highly recommended. Jessica is my personal stylist. I have been going to her for 6 years and have always been thrilled with her results. I have recommended and sent friends there as well, always with gratitude for sharing :-)

I had my hair cut and colored by Celora and Im super happy with the way it came out! Will be returning in the future when I need a touch-up.

Good place. Thanks to Eric.

I’m new to the Boston area and was very nervous to find a new hair salon. Alexander Salon & Spa is wonderful and I’m so glad I came here. My previous stylist did a just ok job with my red coloring but I wasn’t happy. Markie gave me blonde highlights to lift it up and give it more depth and I couldn’t be happier. 10/10, would definitely come here again and will also definitely ask for Markie. 💖

Sam is great!

Have been coming here for many years. They recently reopened due to COVID and are doing a great job keeping everyone safe

Awesome place. My stylist was Markie and he is on his game. Seriously recommend!

Regular turnover makes it hard to retain a stylist St but I never had an issue w anyone who cut my hair. Good with very long hair. Great for children too.

Amazing experience. A stylist by the name of Christopher really gave me a good cut. He calmly understood what I wanted and could exactly immitate it. He also answered a few of my questions regarding taking care of my hair really well. Would recommend 11/10

Very average haircut - horrible layering technique that left my hair choppy and uneven. She just twisted locks of hair and cut halfway through the lock about .5” above the end to create “layers.” When I questioned this, she said it was fine and that’s how it is done. (I always get layers and this is never how it has been done). See photos. I didn’t have high expectations but this was hard to just accept. I ended up trimming it myself afterwards. Disclaimer: the hairstylist who did this said she was leaving in July and perhaps didn’t care about the standard of her haircuts.

I never like to write bad reviews... but please beware of this place if you want anything besides just a trim. I have a long bob and wanted to get bangs reminiscent of Debbie Harry or Joan Jett, and I should have trusted my instincts when my hairdresser didnt even let me show him any pictures of what I wanted. I had to wait 45 minutes, and then there was confusion of who was actually cutting my hair, the man was rude and told me bangs would not look good on me if I also wanted to cut my hair. After ignoring the pictures I wanted to show him, he gives me bangs that are too thick and too blunt for my hair. I feel like there is a helmet of bangs on my forehead right now. I am a person who has been dying my hair various colors and getting crazy haircuts for YEARS, so I am not scissor shy. However, this was one of the few times in my life where I had a mini heart attack when a stylist started cutting my hair. I asked him to blend the corners into my already layered hair, and he completely ignored that. Also, he kept leaving the chair to talk to one of my friends, leaving me once with half cut hair to talk to her instead of focusing on me. I know it is not the end of the world, but haircuts have a direct influence on confidence for me and I am thoroughly disappointed with this experience. Maybe I should have done my research and realized this place was not the place to go for a drastic cut, but oh well.

The staff is very friendly and the staff know what they are doing. The salon is very clean and its a very comfortable atmosphere. I go to see Sam who always does an amazing job with my hair and he knows what would look good on me. Come to this salon for great service and prices!! The haircuts and color turn out great!

Awesome spot! They really take care of you and make you look good!

As a urban professional dude who looks terrible with a bit from the barber, these guys make it easy for me to get my cut. Ive been a customer of theirs off and on for the past five years and I can safely tell you if you want a good haircut theyre fantastic.

Best hair salon in Brookline! Great energy in the whole place and talented team of stylists. They really put focus on not only delivering great services but also relationship building with the clientele, who always look forward to coming back. Shout out to the owner and the leader of such a successful business!

Staff at Alexander Salon are very friendly and professional. I get my haircut with Sam and he does a flawless job EVERY SINGLE TIME. He always give me great tips on how to take care of my hair and I love going to him. Highly recommended!!

Got my hair colored here, only to have it come out a very brassy blonde which I hated. While they were happy to have me come in for a correction, it really damaged my hair after the first color. Nice people, but still not totally happy with the results after what I paid (a lot).

Ive gone to barbers all over the country when I travel and Ive been to a bunch in the Boston area. I have to say Ive never had a better cut than the one Ive consistently received at Alexander Salon. This review is far overdue as as Ive been a client for a couple years now. Sam is what I would actually describe as an artist, along with the other barbers & hairdressers. Everyone Ive sent there has been impressed. All the staff are friendly and professional and the place is clean and well kept. Id highly advise anyone to check this place out, just be sure to make an appointment as theyre sometimes booked out for a couple days to a week in advance.

I have been going to Alexander Salon for now 6 years! Sam does an amazing job cutting my hair regardless of the length I want to keep it at. He also does an amazing job adjusting the color with time. His staff is extremely friendly. Jackie, Jessica or sometimes Charbel will do the color for me if Sam is busy or away and Maryam does an excellent job with waxing! Last but not least Sam also cuts my husband and my 2 teenager boys hair!!!

I had my first haircut with Amy. She was super nice and got me. Scheduling appointments was easy. I only did an haircut and it was 40$.they have discount for first timers :) I hope next time Ill be more adventurous with the haircut. Definetly coming back!

Friendly and professional staff that do great haircuts 90% of the time. Prices are reasonable for a salon. They could improve their customer data management and tracking though.

I have been going to this salon for a while now, and I absolutely love it. Its a great combination of upscale, urban-chic and friendly, neighborhood-feel salon. They carry great products and the staff is very talented. I personally get my hair done by Jacque- both cut and color- and she is fantastic. She listens to what I want, always talks me through her plan, and literally every time I leave there I am psyched about my hair. I would highly recommend this salon to anyone- guy or girl- go check it out!

Visited three times. Once with my kids twice for me. Well done. Neat and careful

I love this place. Mariam is the best!

I COULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS SALON MORE!!!I am not a big yelp reviewer, but I have been going here twice a month for a little over a year and I can say they have earned my business and my loyalty in every way.I made my first appointment with Jacque after reading all the great reviews on Yelp, and I was not disappointed. She gives a fantastic mens cut and is a true pleasure to speak with. Her mood and the mood in the whole salon is always upbeat and positive.After a few months, I talked my son who is on the autism spectrum into trying a new place for his haircuts. Change is not easy for him, but Jacque and Sam made him feel welcomed and now he wont go anywhere else. The way they cared for my son was (and continues to be) so wonderful I talked my wife into trying Alexanders and she is now a huge fan!The salon has many regulars, the prices are fair, the quality is excellent and the customer service is unmatched. While they stay very business I can honestly say I have never needed to make an appointment more than a few days out which is very reasonable.If doing outstanding work, and taking special care for a boy with autism is not enough to earn your business you might also be interested to know; many times I have come in for an A.M. appointment and been offered free coffee from DD. One time Sam even went around the Salon and took orders of his staff for coffee and even asked me if I wanted something at his expense. Finally, last weekend I went in without my son, which is rare, but Sam noticed and asked how he was doing and if everything was okay.If you are looking for a first class salon look no further!

Ive been coming to this salon for years. The stuff is extremely nice and friendly and the services are outstanding anywhere from haircut, color, blow out or waxing. Definitely would recommend this salon to others.

Its a friendly and a really professional staff. Sam is a great master who cares and listens to his clients.

Love this place! I have been going there for many years and always feel that I am taken good care of! Even after moving away from Brookline and having three children, o make the trip from Needham to see Sam and Jacque!

It was my first time going to charbel for my haircut and color and he did a fantastic job and is very kind and friendly with everyone and made sure I am happy and satisfied. Definitely recommend him

I’m pretty picky when it comes to who I let cut my hair, but when I saw the reviews, I figured I couldn’t go wrong with this place. But I was wrong. They were able to get me a same day appointment, which I was very happy with, but when I got there I waited for a while before there was some slight confusion to who was suppose to cut my hair. The stylist I ended up getting was suppose to cut another woman’s hair, but she made it very clear that she did not want her, and had requested someone else. This should have been my first clue to leave. The stylist I got, barely spoke any English, and when she washes my hair, she repeatedly “slapped” my face with her wet fingers, and she NEVER even attempted to put a towel around my head to help dry the hair afterwards, which resulted in cold water running down my neck and onto the apron. I showed her multiple pictures of “long bobs” which is what I already had, just that it had grown a little too long for my taste. She started out with “brushing” my hair with a brush that had long blond hairs in it and then split my hair into 7 different sections. She on multiple occasions literally pushed my head around to different positions she needed it to be in, without saying a word expect “sit still!” I was truly hoping this lady in the end would turn out to be this master cutter who just had some weird ways to her, but I ended up with my hair at least 0.5 inches shorter than what I wanted, and no layers whatsoever. I am now walking around with what looks like a hair helmet from a Lord Fuaquat costume that I could literally have done myself by putting my hair in a low ponytail and then just cut above the hair tie...Not Recommended!

Great place and very talented crew. Sam is awesome

When I am in Brookline visiting from Detroit, I schedule a cut and a color, if needed, with Jessica. She is amazing......the best haircut I have had! I love the color, top!

Ive gotten 3 haircuts here so far! Love everything so far. Only complaint is that its a bit pricey, but still very much reasonable compared to other salons I checked out.

Alexander Salon always does my cut and highlights perfectly. Pricing is very reasonable and the atmosphere is relaxed and awesome

Jessica is wonderful 👏

If I could give negative stars I would. I am a blonde and was going to my regular stylist to do highlights every few months and she always did a phenomenal job. However, the last time I went there it seemed like she had too many clients at one time and was not giving me the care and attention that blonde dye requires. Long story short while she was processing me I felt a burning on my scalp that I have never felt before. I told her about it and she said it was normal. The next day massive scabs formed over all my scalp. When I went back to the salon all they did is refund me the money. How about the fact that I am still dealing with the repercussions of her mistake? :(((

Celora does a wonderful job especially with color/highlights!! This salon is great!

Alexander (sam) has cut my hair all my life and I cannot remember a time when I wasnt happy after getting a haircut from him. When sam opened Alexander Salon in brookline, he selectively chose amazing stylists that made his place unique. The staff is kind and easy to talk to, everything is clean and comfortable, and the haircuts are amazing. Ive never felt worried about my haircut because it seemed like everybody knew exactly what they were doing at all times. Very well organized, highly recommend a visit.

Awesome place! Habi did a very nice color and haircut. Although layers is not her specialty she really worked very well, and she is extremely polite. Habi and the owner Sam understood excactly what I was asking to do with my hair. There is also a 20% off for the first visit. Finally, I found my hairdresser here in Boston. I highly recommend this place!

Awesomely diverse and flexible place where they do a great job with colors, cuts, and even elaborate updos.

One of the best salons in Brookline/Boston.

I got a short Bob done last time by Chris. got layers done this time around and loved it.

I love this place I gave it 5 stars

Nice staff, nice location, very fair price, definitely recommend!!

My hair was fine when I left.

Can confirm, employees knew my hair follicles like the trunk of their 1996 Toyota Corollas.

I just had one of the best haircuts that i have ever had. Ask for Sam or Waleed

Friendly staff and great hair cut with Walid and Sam.

Love this place, they always do a good job and are super friendly!

Extremely friendly staff, great mens hair cuts. Sam and Jaqui are amazing

Im not picky about many things in life but haircuts are one of the exceptions. I have been driving 1.5 hours to the same place in NH for 5 years and figured it was finally time to cut the cord and find somewhere local. I have very thin, fine, blonde hair so it is very obvious to me (and to my friends apparently...) when I have a good or bad haircut. Jacque at Alexander was great! She was super friendly and I could tell immediately that she got me and understood what I wanted to be done with my hair. She even did this cool thing where she cut split ends off of all parts of my hair, not just the ends. Ill be back! P.s. make sure you bring some cash for a tip since you cant put that on a card.

I loved my new haircut.. Thanks to my new hairdresser May

Horrible haircut. Would advise men to not go there! I live in brookline and thought that hey it looks decent and its close by. Would rather go down to a traditional barber down the street for the same price!! Terrible hackjob! Wouldnt pay $5 for this horrendous haircut. Stylist has no regard for my opinions and instead do what they please. And no threading! :O?!? Save yourself some time and money and never visit this place

Friendly staff, great service and prices!

Worst service ever, I called in to book an appointment and was put on hold for 10 mins and then the call was never picked up again. Not sure whats wrong with them

Great hairdressers.

The owner of the salon is the best!

Ask for Sam, he is the owner. I drive 20 min. just to see him

Great cuts