Best of Boston

Best Women's Haircut

2007 Best Women's Haircut, High-End

Jeffrey Dauksevich, Umi Salon

Boston
When Dauksevich debuted his $300 fee in January, the priciest cut on Newbury, loyal clients barely batted an eye. They know they'll get his full [...] read more»
2002 Best Women's Haircut

Claudete Rizzotto, Beaucáge Salon

Boston
From Gisele's bangs to gravity-defying J.Lo locks, nothing is too weighty a request for Brazilian-born Claudete Rizzotto. Her exacting cuts can run from high volume [...] read more»
2001 Best Women's Haircut

Marisa DeMarco, Salon Mario Russo

Boston
Finally: a hairdresser who actually listens to your requests and delivers. DeMarco stays away from a on-ecut-suits-all technique, preferring to update your look gradually without [...] read more»
2000 Best Women's Haircut

Gary Croteau, Salon Mario Russo

Boston
"Do you want to stand out from the crowd or do you want to blend in?" asks Croteau. But don't fret that Croteau will cut [...] read more»
1997 Best Women's Haircut, Curly

James Peltier

Boston
It's unusual to find a hairdresser who can cut curly hair without reducing one's twisty, tangling locks to a frizzy puffball. James can handle both [...] read more»
1997 Best Women's Haircut, Short

George Amaral

Boston
Have you ever been told upon showing up at work with a brand-new haircut, "Oh...you look terrific, I'm so happy for you!"? That last part [...] read more»
1995 Best Women's Haircut, Women's

Gary at The Salon Mario Russo at Louis, Boston

Boston
Lots of people on the Street give great haircuts. Gary's special because he's not only skilled with scissors but, despite the posh location, he is [...] read more»
1993 Best Women's Haircut

Alan Mautino, Eco-centrix

Boston
Be warned: Mautino wears a ring in his nose, has a Mayor of Munchkinland goatee, and sports a sun-and-dolphin tattoo on his shaved scalp. But [...] read more»
1992 Best Women's Haircut

Leon & Company

Belmont
Go to Leon when you're ready to chop—especially if you're chicken. He knows how to cut around ambivalence. read more»
1990 Best Women's Haircut

Nelson Randall

Brookline
Bring them your frizz, your layers, your tired locks yearning to breathe free. This high-tech, low-key salon will liberate them. read more»