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From cuts to colors, call us for professional hair salon services.
We are pleased to offer the best in hair services, an incredible atmosphere complete with music, an outdoor terrace and a cappuccino bar. We would like to invite you to experience a haircut or color service by one of our talented stylists. We also provide waxing services or the latest technique in hair straightening, the Bio Ionic Japanese System. So please call us today for an appointment. We hope to see you soon.
5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to Acote for the last three years - and while I've sat with a couple other stylists there...one star is specifically reserved for Richard.Richard is one of kind - with his brush box...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have a friend who has been getting her hair done by Richard for years, and I am always envious of it. Finally, I got down to business, got the number to Salon Acote, and made an appointment to fix...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I keep coming back to this salon since I trust Susan with my hair. She has given me amazing highlights and haircuts for several years now. I went recently for just highlights. She gave me several...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I went back to Jana as she had done wonderful job with extensions 4 years ago. This time was totally different. When I called to leave a message regarding the quality of hair the following Monday...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have only had two haircuts at Acote, but let me tell you, you unequivocally get what you pay for here. I've found my Boston salon. I am not exactly a hairdresser's dream come true - I tend to want...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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I have to tell you, I have had good haircuts before, and usually i just go to a barber shop or what ever is nearby my place, but recently I got my haircut at acote because I had a coupon and figured what the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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I come to Boston once every couple of months and I always come to Acote. I do not trust any other stylist. I can't get enough compliments about my hair. I have been coming here for six years and I have never...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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Although I've been to this salon and had a good experience myself, I recently recommended it to a friend and she left with SECOND DEGREE BURNS ON HER SCALP, literally. Her stylist was overbooked and left her...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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Last Saturday I went to salon Acote and had my hair cut. It was my first time and was told on the phone that when I arrived I would be placed with a stylist that worked well with my hair type. I was given to a...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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My girlfriend recently talked me into seeing her stylist at Acote Christina. I had been going to a barber shop near my office downtown and she thought it would be a good idea to upgrade a little. I honestly...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After going to the same hairstylist for almost a year at Acote, Gianfranco, I was completely settled and in love with the place. I never even thought about going anywhere else since every haircut I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My hairstylist, Miriam, was leaving on vacation for three weeks or so. She called me to see if I wanted to squeeze in an appointment before she left, just so I wouldn't have to walk around with...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to Susan for about two years now, and she always does a fantastic job on my hair! She's helped shape my hair and give me bangs when it was long, done my post-wedding "chop" for the bob...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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You must go to Acote. there is a fun upbeat atmosphere. The most talented stylists and you feel like a million bucks when you leave the salon. After having a bad day, Acote knew how to cheer me up. When you...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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Acote is AMAZING. SERVICE is two thumbs up. After being stressed out because of the holidays, this place really calmed my mood. I was going home to Kansas and wanted to look good as I would be seeing my ex. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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WOW! I am not the type to write reviews but I felt compelled to write something. I saw Alex Safar for a highlight and haircut, and he transformed me. I am so happy I went here, from the service, to the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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I wish I had the same stylist that these other reviewers had. I dread getting my hair cut because I hate it every time. I have pretty long hair and I had no idea what i wanted to do with it. I called Acote...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One name: Vincent Cox! I've been going to Acote for about five years and Vincent is truly my fav! He has brought me from red to blond to black , no bangs to bangs, short to short-short and honestly I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went back to Acote for another appointment with Miriam last week. Obviously I dropped a star off, here's why:- the coffee was still great, but I think I think I know now why they offer it- two hour...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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I thouroughly enjoyed my experience at Acote. My girlfriend has been getting her haircut, color, waxing etc at this salon for years and has been trying to get me to go to. I am a guys guy and that it was girly...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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The best hairdressers in boston work at acote. Not only is this place not intimidating; they have reasonable prices for being on Newbury st. Not knowing what I wanted. My hairdresser gave me suggestions on...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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THis was my first time getting my eyebrows waxed in Boston, as I'm from out of state but go to school here. I looked online for salons and spas and reviews and decided this place seemed like the best. THe girl...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm about to move just around the corner from them and I couldn't be more excited. I came upon Acote by chance - they were the only ones who could take me for an emergency blow-out late on a Monday...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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this place is great for weddings or formal functions. My sister is getting married and I want her hair to look great so I asked my friends where to go and they recommended acote. I was not disappointed. We...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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this place is amazing. everyone needs to come here. I have never met such nice, upbeat people in boston. everyone was stylish and trendy just minus the attitude. I met the owner who served me whine and made me...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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If you don't mind waiting, this is a great salon. The stylists are very talented, and the atmosphere is fun. However, I have yet to be seen at my appointment time and that's a little frustrating.Overall, I...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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I am not one to write reviews, but I felt I needed to as a way to thank them for all they did while I was there. After reading the other reviews, I was confident that this was going to be a good place to go...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming to Salon Acote for about two years now and absolutely love it. I've been seeing Alex since day one and enjoy the entire Acote experience from start to finish. From being offered a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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Everyone needs to go to acote. Guys and girls, don't be scared of Newbury St. It is the best experience of your life and it is really not that pricey. I have seen more expensive hair salons in the suburbs....
citysearch.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I won a haircut at Acote in an auction. I went once to see Susan, and I have not gone anywhere else since. I trust only her with my locks.Susan is awesome--she does exactly what I ask her to do with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I took a recommendation from a roommate to come here, but had a less than spectacular experience. It was a little pretentious, the haircut was average, and the girl who cut my hair (I wish I could...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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I've been to other salons on Newbury before, I have been to newer, more expensive salons, but I have never found a place as completely satisfying as Acote. Staff (Alex), service (everyone), extras (cappaccino)...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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I found Acote Salon online and decided to make an appointment to check it out. Upon first impression, Acote was nice. The receptionist was friendly and the atmosphere was great.The problem I had with Acote was...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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I had my hair done 2 weeks ago at acote. I was visiting from the uk and the marriott hotel recommended them and made an appointment. I had been there before and it was ok, but I was desperate to get hair done...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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If you want to get noticed before a night on the town, see acote. they are the masters of style. Before bartending on New Years Eve, I wanted it to be a prosperous 2008, so I got my hair done before work. i...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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After living in the dreary cold weather. I needed something light and fun to cheer me up. Not being able to go away this year, I decided to get highlights instead. I needed a change from my dull hair. i have...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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citysearch.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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If you are getting married, or going to a wedding, ball, gala. This is the place you need to be. They are creative, accomodating and patient. They really listen to you. They can do funky to simple. For my...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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Me and a couple of my girlfriends were going out for a ladies night and we wanted to start of the night right with fabulous hair. We were doing some shopping on Newbury and we stumbled by salon Acote. It was...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If my stylist Christina hadn't left Avanti for this new job, I would probably have never stepped foot in Acote. It's pretty much your typical Newbury Street salon where people get all dressed up to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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Everyone needs to go to Acote. I have never had a better hair experience. First of all, if you are feeling down and need a pick me up, this is the place to go to. They make you feel welcome, beautiful and more...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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I hate to admit this, but I perfer to go to a hair salon rather than a barber. I feel that they stylists do a better job with a scissor and comb rather than a buzzer. I also hate to admit that I found this...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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There is no need to try any other salon. Fabulous stylists, fabulous atmosphere. Great location, friendly. There is nothing else to say but you will end up looking great. Go To Acote. Make yourself look and...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The only place I trust with my hair in Boston.Very friendly, professional staff. I love it.Enough said.
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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Acote is a seemingly beautiful European styled oasis tucked in an upstairs loft on Newbury st. The look and feel are what got me hooked initially to this salon. My first experience was great. I had a stylist...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Danielle is fantastic! I started going to her 2 years ago. When I went in I had ruined my hair. I had been blonde but decided to go dark and hated it so I did the unthinkable and tried to bleach my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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salon acote is more than hair. it is an experience. the best part of acote besdies the hair dressers skill and ability to make everyone look beautiful, is that they have evening appointments. also if you go in...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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I'm not used to writing reviews, but i had such a great experience at this salon that i couldn't resist. The people are fabulous, the hairdressers really know what they are doing. You feel like a million bucks...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I won a gift certificate for Acote from a charity auction and was a bit trepidatious about getting my hair cut at a new place. Its very damaged from a number of botched straightening jobs and my hair...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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Everyone must try salon acote. It is the best place I have ever been too. I don't always love getting my hair done, because I don't like to wait, sometimes the atmosphere is no good; however at salon acote, it...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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Everything about this place was well planned out. the name is cool, the location is great, the prices are affordable, they have a killer roof deck, everyone is sweet and their color and cuts are amazing. They...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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If you have curly hair, this is the salon for you. Not only are all the stylists great at what they do, but the atmosphere is fun, everyone gets along and you feel like you are a part of the team. They really...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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This salon is different than anyone i have ever been to. For newbury street, the prices are fabulous. No where else, can you get a blowdry starting in the thirty range and a haircut in the fifty range. They...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just got my haircut by Michael Julia today upon the recommendation from a friend, and because I got one of the Collegiate Coupon books from the lobby of one of my school buildings (30% off for a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2007
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If you haven't tried it, you have to. Everyone must go to acote. The staff is wonderful. They are all sooooo nice. The salon is not snotty and the staff loves to have fun. you can tell everyone loves working...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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I have the worst head of hair in America. No one has been able to cut my hair. Not a barber, not a high end salon nobody has been able to give me a haircut that i wanted and looked good for my face shape. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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Look no further ladies. I have found the best salon in boston. There is no need to continue your search. Not only is it a salon at high end newbury street, but it is reasonably priced which is very hard to...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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You have never been to another salon like this one. For one, they have a roof deck. In the nice weather you can go outside, have a glass a wine or a cappaccino, which they have both and just relax. you can...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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not only do you get the best haircut of your life, but you get the best atmosphere as well. They are fashion forward, they throw parties and they know what they are doing. they all have talent and I enjoy...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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Getting Married is a hectic time anyway. After reading reviews and asking people for recommendations, I called acote, thinking that a newbury street salon would be way out of my price range but I was suprised....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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Not only was i excited about my new spring look, but I was even more excited taht I knew how to recreate it. They showed me what types of products I should be using, what type of brush and how to use the brush...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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It was my first time going to acote and i enjoyed it very much so. They made me feel welcome and that i belonged there. some salons on Newbury Street make you feel like you are an inconveniance and that you...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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My friend has been going to Alex for years, and I finally went to him on her recommedation. Alex is very good at what he does, and was able to give my fine, limp, stick straight hair some life. I have...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/18/2007
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As a busy professional, I appreciate the fact that this salon works around my schedule. I have to book either very early, or very late appointments, and Acote is always accomodating. And my stylist, Susan,...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/18/2007
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Anyone looking for a salon should try out Acote. I went there years ago and then tried it again recently and I was so happy with the results. The salon has a great atmosphere and the staff is great! The owner...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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Just moving to boston from New Hampshire, I felt like i didn't fit in yet. I needed a boston makeover. I had heard wonderful things about salon acote so i decided to give it a try. I little hesitant before i...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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Guys need to rethink going to barbers. I had the best experience at Acote. My girlfriend dragged me to the salon, because she hates my long hair, i finally agreed to go and it was the best move i made. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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Alright, first of all, to be fair, the reason I went to Acote was because(cringe)I tried to make my hair lighter with a CVS brand of hair dye and needed it to be fixed.Let me defend myself before you make any...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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Every time i go into acote, i come out feeling confident, and beautiful. I have seen many of the stylists there and even though i do not often write reviews, i just needed to say that this is the best hair...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/02/2007
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If anyone is ever in the need for a great go out look, you must see Danielle at Acote. I have seen her for many events, whether it is for a wedding updo or my birthday, she does it all and always makes me look...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/02/2007
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Recently, after receiving the worst hair style of my life, i decided to give newbury street one more chance and i am so glad i did. I chose acote after reading their reviews and looking at their modern website...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/02/2007
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First time to Acote Salon and last. The atmosphere was nice, I was treated with respect. They gave me a glass of wine, thank God. That is about all the good I have to say. I went to this salon because I wanted...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/02/2007
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first, it's a VERY crowded and noisy salon, the space is dirty, the floor was full of hair which kind of grossed me out . the atmosphere was bad, people are not too polite or nice. I asked to color my hair,...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to Acote on and off for 4 years now. I've had three different stylists and many different results (good and bad) with each appointment and I finally settled in with Richard for the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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I've never been compelled to write a review before, but I was just so impressed with the servise that I had to share. Everyone is very friendly and helpful. I've been in a few times now and have had an updo, a...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/22/2007
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I just moved here from NYC and asked around at work for recommendations for a cool, stylish salon. A few people (with great hair) recommended Acote. I went in this week for a cut and full foil and was blown...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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Alex is a lifesaver!!!!Going to get my hair done at Acote was a life changing experience. After having a long stressful week, i decided to treat myself to a new hair style and couldn't be more pleased with my...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/13/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I realize it was 2 years ago... but I had the worst hair experience in my life here. My blond hair, instead of brown, was turned jet black. He cut my thick, coarse hair with a razor and it was just...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I normally go down the block to Safar, but a friend of mine met a hair dresser while scrounging for taxi and loved her so much I was converted too!I went for my first cut just yesterday and was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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I recently had my hair chemically straightened at Acote Salon. A section of my hair got broken off, so now I have a section of hair about the length and width of a finger that is half an inch high and sticking...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
most pleasant 8:30 am salon experience of my life.they indulged my hangover with coffee, fresh pastries, even offered to feed the meter and that's just in the first 10 minutes.Danielle is amazing. I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2006
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I moved to the Boston area a couple of years ago and have been trying out stylists at different salons. I finally found Donika at Acote and I'm so happy.My hair is not hard to cut, but everyone seemed to want...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/14/2006
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danielle has been cutting my hair for the last 2 yrs, my hair is really thick, frizzy and stubborn, despite this she makes me look like a hair model each time i step out of the salon.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Should be no stars but who doesn't like refreshments? I hope to God that Timmy doesn't still work here. Granted I went about three years ago, but A-cootie is in the top 2 worst hair salon...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I *love* this salon. At $50 for my medium-length hair, it's a little out of my price range but it's quite the treat. The first time I went, I had a coupon from one of those College Student discount...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a usually quite nice place under strong ownership. I wonder if he's opened his new one in Miami yet? While I used to go here, I've since moved on. They make their stylists sign goofy...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I first came here years back after a nightmare of a color job done down the street at Safar (We're talking I wore a hat for 3 days).Jana saved my hair. I've been going to her ever since.Oh, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here on a recommendation from a friend whose whole family religiously gets their hair cut by Alex, the owner's son. I walked out with arguably the best haircut I've ever gotten in my life. It...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2006
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I thought my wrongly-dyed, poorly-cut hair was doomed after a visit to the cheaper-type salon I typically went to. But the minute I walked into Acote, I was warmly greeted by Pascal and then talked on the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/24/2006
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I moved to Boston from NYC in Sept and had commuted back down to NYC to get haircuts through January but it was time to find someplace in beantown. after a bit of research i chose salon acote. I made an...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/06/2006
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I had a wonderful experiece at Acote salon. I am a guy and my haircut is pretty basic - short on the sides and the back - little longer on top ... my stylist that day was Amy and I was delightfully surprised...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/30/2005
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Acote can be a little busy during high traffic times, but you get great services and personal attention. I recommend coming in during the off-peak appts. Jana does amazing highlights - I don't usually go for...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2005
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Acote is a very professional salon and I was impressed with it overall! Michael Craven is a genius with hair. He does wonderful cuts and beautiful colors! If you want to try a great stylist who will make your...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2005
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I travel but live in Boston and had difficulty finding a stylist that listens to my needs. I ask what I wanted and got it!! Great professional staff, no long waits, fashion attitude and beautiful people. Felt...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/23/2005
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I got an awesome haircut at this salon - I was from out of town and in desperate need of a cut and color. I saw the free haircut with color process and decided to try it out, and I'm so glad I did. Not only...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2005
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Michael Caven works wonders. I have had my hair styled by the same man for 18 years. Michael was recommended by a co worker of mine, and I had to go because she said she got the best haircut of her life. As...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2005
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I had an okay hair cut. For boy hair, I expect a pretty good cut for $40. Over the years I have had very nice hair cuts and very cheap hair cuts. The one I got here was equal to a $15 mall hair cut. Acote did...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/06/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I actually won a contest for a free haircut here, and was a bit wary, as the last salon I tried completely butchered my hair, but I had a wonderful experience here! I had a fun and friendly...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2005
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I needed a haircut. Badly. I have one day a week when I do not work- Monday. Do you know how hard it is to find a nice salong open on Monday? Acote was the only one on Newbury, and I wasn't going to sacrifice...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/04/2005
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I had a wonderful experience with a new hairdresser here after winning a free haircut. I had some bad work done at a different salon, and my hairdresser was more than happy to fix it at Acote, all while...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/24/2005
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