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5.0 of 5 stars.
The husband and I are complete converts to Shag. Jared is a fantastic stylist and great guy. He has taken us from the typical Boston barber cut to a longer style that is easy to take care of and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Shag Boston for about a 1-2 years (approx) and always made appointments with Kenneth. The first time I went (coincidentally his first day of work) he was attentive and thorough and gave me a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend recently got a cut at Shag and is raving about it. Might try it one day!
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well smack my ass and call me Susan... I finally found a hairstylist who listens to me, is cool as shit and gives me a hair cut that makes me feel like running out and posing for a naughty magazine....
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to shag for a hair cut for over 6 months now. When I first walked in I was a little nervous because of how fancy this place looked. I'm just a down to earth guy and coming in I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG; just make your appointment NOW and you'll never regret it.I have thick, wavy hair, I'm 45, and I although I bring pictures and ask for a sexy, just woke up rock star look, I always get a suburban...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I have one by one become converts to Shag. I am pretty picky about my hair and was worried about finding a new stylist when I moved here a few months ago. A coworker of mine came in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is an update to my previous post in 2008. I have since been to Shag a bunch more times, and always go to Melanie. I did the drastic and had her take my shoulder length locks and chop them off to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I officially love Lisa, she is amazing and now that I have gone to her a ton of times I am convinced that I will follow her around Boston if necessary but I hope she never leaves Shag!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I first went to Shag after a Newbury Street disaster where I paid $200 for my hair to be destroyed at a little salon that begins with an A and ends with a 'vanti'. This was the first time my hair had...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So, i'm not big on getting my haircut. and when i do it usually entails me and a pair of child safe scissors or a quick trip to Super cuts. Either way, i never feel satisfied.My friend suggested I go...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I always look forward to my haircuts at Shag. Great atmosphere, hip but not snobby, free refreshing beverages, and a killer view. The prices are standard for cuts and color. The folks who call it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great cuts. Not cheap, but good value and no more than average for higher end joints. Good place for guys to get a good cut without feeling like they've walked into the ladies room. Dana is great, can...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kenneth Fielding is one of the "BEST" colorists that I have ever been too.Walking down Boylston Street the day after, I had two people comment on my hair. I couldn't believe it! He is fabulous!...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I have been going to Shag for last year and Shag has lived up to the Hype. After searching all over Boston for someplace that is good, we found Jared at Shag. Jared is awesome, quick but...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to Shag for about 4 years now and absolutely love it.The salon is a bit out of the way for me but absolutely worth the trek. The space is clean, hip and comfortable. They always offer...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I were to count every salon I've been to in Boston (and beyond) I would probably use half the strands of hair on my head. But I found Shag and I am sticking to it.I see Moe for my color and Brian...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been on a roller coaster ride with Shag! A few days ago, I was miserable. I got a cut that I didn't like. I won't name the stylist because other people have had great experiences with the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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I came to Shag with a gift certificate from my boyfriend and I expected them to be somewhat hoity-toity due to their television exposure and such. Not the case, Albana was very kind and friendly and made me...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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Well, I am 42 and just needed to spunk it up alittle, and THIS IS THE PLACE TO GO! Patty and Lisa ROCK! The owner, Sandy, shows alot of hospitality and I will return...thanks guys!
openlist - user review - 02/18/2009
5.0 of 5 stars.
i love love love lisa!Not only did she give me an amazing haircut, she was super fun and had me cracking up the whole time.The salon is awesome, super open and really laid back. As soon as I walked in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One word: JARED.By looks alone he is a mix of Tom Brady and Smith Jared (you know, Sex and the City's "Absolut Hunk"?). To have a man that good looking run his hair through my fingers should be worth...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First, of all they fit me in very quickly. I am a little impulsive when it comes to my hair. So that suits me just fine. I called and they said they could fit me in the next day if I didnt mind coming...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Shag this past weekend and had my hair done with Kenneth. He cut it, did some panel-style highlights on the sides, and colored my roots as well. I love it! I have very long hair and he...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dear owner of Shag,If you plan on having such a hot staff you need to understand that my hair can only grow so fast. Please get some uglier people or at least give me another reason to come so I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It was a pleasure to have my haircut here. I had Sean, who is lovely and a little quiet (I like that, I'm not a very talkative haircut client) and he cut in great new bangs for me and changed my look....
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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Brian at Shag is an amazing stylist, a friend suggested him to me over a year ago and I've come to Shag several times to see him. I have extremely thick hair, its very wavy on the bottom and straight and flat...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Shag is as good as it gets. With thick and curly hair, I have always been tentative about the salons I go to. My cut at Shag made me realize what I have been missing in life: an amazing stylist and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Shag. You are inconveniently located but I like Southie, so it's ok. You are ultra-hipster, but I like fawning over the ultra-hipster outfits the stylists wear so it's ok. You are expensive, but...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A very solid 4 stars, one star shy of perfection due to the inconvienent location (not public transit friendly coming from downtown boston).I used to work right around the corner from Shag and all my...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best of Boston, Hair style at it's best, Sandy and Tasha you rock.
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have using Yelp to help me unravel Boston, my new town since April 2007. It helped me to choose Shag and the experience was so amazing I became a member today to let you know it is worth the trip....
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Shag last night and I really want to say bad things about this place and give it 1 star in order to keep Brian to myself so that I never have to wait for an appointment or pay more than I do...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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they are amazing. will send clients to them, will go back soon, they are wonderful. salon is very nice, staff is great, they are very good at what they do.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Update!Now that I've tried other salons in the Boston area, I've got to say that Shag is overrated, and I'm downgrading my review. Shag is fun if you can handle the noise and the expense and the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gorgeous salon, fabulous staff, great experience. Sandy Poirier and his team are the complete package- you hear laughter, see inspiration from the staff's edgy hairstyles and most of all feel a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've seen a ton of people rave about Shag and was never really compelled to come out this way, that was until I met a stripper who recommended that I go to her stylist - Lisa. While still...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just went here to be a hair model, the stylist was great and I really liked the atmosphere of Shag. I'm not close to South Boston, but it was worth the trek out there. The 7 bus and SL3 go right by...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE DANA!!!!seriously. i had been to a salon on newbury based on reviews here on yelp and left TWICE extremely unhappy. I went to shag at the urging of a coworker. i made an appointment with her...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good hair and reality show stars!!! Yep you are at shag in Boston! The stylist have all been on MTV,TLC and a slew of other shows and magazine like Inked! Why do I mention it because they are that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just moved to the Boston area a week ago. I made an appointment at Shag before moving based on the reviews on Yelp. I had originally selected another salon in Boston.Let me tell you Jared is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am very, very picky about my hair cuts. I work in a business professional environment, but my personal style is more Nylon magazine than Forbes. It can be really difficult for me to find someone...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I can barely put my hair in a ponytail. So whenever I need to go to some fancy formal event thingie, I always get my hair professionally styled in an updo. Most of the time, people put it in a French...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went back today! Tyler went to Jared again to get his haircut updated! I finally had time to have my hair done, and after seeing that Tarah was featured in Lucky Magazine as the "BEST" hair dresser in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is sorta embarrassing but my husband and I went to Shag for the first time together last week based on a friend's phenomenal cut. This is the FIRST time we've ever done anything like that as...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A birthday treat my sister took me here to get our tresses shagged. We were served wine an chocolates while we waited and while we shed some hair. The first haircut I've ever had where I didn't cry...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Sandy gave me a soccer mom hair cut. enough said.
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK ladies, this is going to be a detailed and glowing review and let me tell you - NOT JUST BECAUSE OF THE HAIRCUT!!! I told my stylist (Jared) that I review on Yelp so I am sure he will eventually...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pluses: 1. NOT on Newbury2. free wine3. nice view4. not feeling like you look like a soccer momMinuses:1. a TREK, red line to south station bus ride2. expensive3. hairstylists hair washers who...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They totally came through just in time for Modulations (MIT Museum 2008 bash). I had to take a cab over, so this was the first time I've flagged a cab in Boston by myself! I think that might...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I walked into Shag on January 2 as a blond. I've been a blond my entire life, and every time I ask someone to make me a brunette, they simply won't do it. I found Shag, and since they refer to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't feel cool enough for this place, and I am uber cool They are out of the way it you don't drive. My hair cut was awesome, but not worth $75 without tip. This is not the sort of place you...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went here two years ago, when they first opened and were all the rage. First of all, they are very out of the way like Virginia C. said. The closest T stop was South Station, and I had a hard time...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't tend to be the type of person to "plan" a haircut or much less anything else. I can't anticipate schedules 2-4 weeks in the future. The only thing that I put in my datebook are events and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mirror mirror on the wall Who has the hottest haircut of them all?That's right: ME :)Shag exceeded the hyped expectations that I had about it the moment I walked in that door. First of all they are...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My hair has never looked so good! Brian did my cut and Moe did my color. Brian did not leave one strand of hair out of place, not one. He is the perfectionist you want in your hair stylist. Moe...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2007
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I work at the westin waterfront I refer many guests to a lot of places, the shag salon is definetly one of the best around. Brian is outstanding. I wouldnt refer the guests of the hotel to anywhere else,...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You people are all crazy. The vibe at this place isn't really all that comfortable unless you're padding your [non-Old Navy] purse with 100s [instead of gum wrappers and Subway coupons] and wearing...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is a "updated" review from me, as I recently received a VERY unfortunate haircut from Kenneth at Shag. I usually see Sandy (who is AWESOME) but he was out of town. At the very end of he...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I decided to cheat on my stylist again by going to Shag. I've heard and read great reviews and I'm always up for something new. Though to be honest, with hair like mine, one can't get too crazy. I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm pretty torn about this place.It came highly recommended, so I called to make an appointment. Having read the reviews on yelp, I was somewhat nervous when they recommended Sandy to deal with my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
But mom can I please add a sixth star? That's how much I love shag, especially Brian...who should win the noble hair cutting prize. I have super thick hair and he manages to tame the beast. Please...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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I can't believe that people have negative things to say about this place... I have been here several times and have had nothing but a positive experience every time! I consider my hair to be hard to manage and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of a kind. Felt like I was hitting up a nightclub instead of a hair salon. The whole joint had STYLE: the music, the tattoos, the hair, the makeup, the conversation. Super-friendly staff,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went in with an idea of cutting my hair so that it had an everyday stylish look when I put it up. Was expecting a SHAGgy cut but got so much more. Liked their waiting area... which were the colored...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
From my previous review, many of you readers will know that my hair was in turmoil. No more! I went to Sandy at Shag and all is well with the world. Granted he had to cut length to get my healthy...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2007
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I've been to salons on Newbury St, NYC and the west coast - Shag tops them all! I love the atmosphere, the space and the staff - the place has great vibe, great music. I've been going to Tasha for my color and...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dear Moe (of Shag), You are the BEST ever. I have never felt so stylish and healthy. You always make me look the GREATEST (yes, caps are necessary). So great in fact that others look at me with envy....
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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Amazingly even with the music loud and the energy high I was able to feel perfectly relaxed. From the moment I walk through the door I was greeted from the most lovely ladies. My hair has never looked better....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/13/2007
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Rude staff, no parking, poor service, lousy cut-save yourself some money, time and effort and go elsewhere. Even Super Cuts is better than this place.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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Contrary to some other reviews, I have never had anything less than a 100% positive experience at SHAG. You're treated like a total VIP from the moment you walk in the door - they take your coat, immediately...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/02/2007
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Terrible experience! Rude, over-priced, and BAD cut. Sandy acts as if he is doing you a favor by cutting your hair for 70 dollars.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They tout "Rock Star Hair" and they've always delivered. I have been going to this salon since it opened and I love them! I agree with the reviews that Sandy's gotten a bit big for his britches, but...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Newbury is dead to me.At least for haircuts, so 1990's. For those looking for an excellent experience you have to try SHAG. Located in a excellent loft space in South Boston across the street from...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You know how you hear about something (a movie, a restaurant, a salon etc.) and your expectations are set really, really high and then you go and you're a little bit disappointed. Not because it's not...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you want to know how to have fab hair such like moi, go to Shag. It's a great environment, a loft situated in South Boston. The glass windows look out over the water and everyone inside is, in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
eh I well I went here after reading the great reviews on this website and I must say I wasn't blown away. Maybe my expectations were too high but it certainly wasn't woth $80. Yes the place is "hip...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great salon with a laid back feel. Unfortunately, salon owner, Sandy Poirer, has become a bit cocky in all his glory. I've walked out of my last 2 visits very disappointed with his cuts....
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fabulous! That's how I felt after I got my hair cut at Shag by owner Sandy Poirer. Everyone looks so hip and happening that I was afraid that I would be treated like the square I am, but the staff was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone here is right: Brian is a hair GOD. I went in last night with not a clue on what to do with my hair. Basically told him to do what ever he thought was best, and he did. I feel (and look)...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2006
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I have been to Tasha for color and Sandy for cuts 4 times now-- my hair is very wavy and diffcult to shape but Sandy has mastered it. Tasha's color rocks. PLease ignore the negative reviews above-- those...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I agree that this is a great salon. I saw Brian on Alex's recommendation and she was certainly right.
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2006
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I intentionally waited a few months since my Shag hair cut to see how it has stood up. To say the least, it's still pretty awesome. Unfortunately I had to take public transportation to Shag so I ended up...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/08/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Brian @ Shag is the greatest. After hearing rave reviews from friends who frequent Sandy (the owner and resident rockstar) I booked in one price level below him and found myself scissor to hair with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2006
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The moment I walked into Shag I knew it was my kind of place. The space is great and the staff went out of their way in every way! Definitely a pleasant change from the usual newbury st vibe which is...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/07/2006
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COOL loft space ..great haircut ..cool front desk people,,,,,,,all around cool!" Sandy rocked..
citysearch.com - user review - 03/08/2006
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I am really disappointed with my cut. I went in there because I thought this would be a creative type place to try something newer and more updated. After I came out NO ONE knew I cut my hair it looked exactly...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2006
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This is a long overdue review...but, my experience at Shag was the best I have had anywhere. The colorist gave me great highlights and Sandy gave me a perfect haircut for my lifestyle. I have had more...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2006
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Do you moonlight as a rock star, or just act like you do? Then the Shag salon in the seaport district just might be for you. Here you can get an excellent and innovative cut that is neither boring or ...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/13/2006
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I decided to check out Shag after I read about in Improper's A-List. The article speaks pretty highly of Sandy, but I was not disappointed. The space in South Boston is so refreshing (compared to those cramped...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/09/2005
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I was boring ash blonde with even more boring straight bob cut. I needed a serious pick me up for the New England winter. I now have the most amazingly rich red hair with funky layers and flattering bangs!...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/09/2005
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Lets just say I signed up for this just to write my complaint, I hope it saves someone else from what I went through! I came in there with a picture of exactly what I wanted and I left this place with a full...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2005
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This the coolest salon i have been in boston..Moving here from NYC i have been to all the so called cool salons on newbury st..Forget them Shag is the real deal and the closest to nyc i have found..The staff...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/28/2005
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I never do these online reviews but I just had to sign up and review SHAG because I have never been more happy with my hair! Last Friday, Dyan gave me the best haircut of my life. It works well with my hair...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/14/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i went on a thursday night and enjoyed the the fashion magazine selection and the two glasses of champagne they gave me. everyone was super friendly. good cut. i felt like i was the most "rock...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2005
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I have tried several salons in the Boston area but none get the 5 stars I give to Shag. I was in dire need of a good color and cut and when I left Shag I had both. Beyond doing there jobs everyone goes above...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/11/2005
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I just had the most fun experience at a hair salon! Shag was incredibly relaxing, yet energizing. I felt so fulfilled and confident when I walked out that door! My hair looked amazing, and believe me, it...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/09/2005
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I was a bit skeptical of a place claiming to specialize in "rock star cuts," but Shag provides just that, as Sandy and co. are well-versed in all the latest trends. There's lots of free, on-street parking...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/06/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
check out the rock star hair party every thursday night until 11pm. not for those who are looking for subtle, but great for those who like to take a walk on the wild side. good enough to be voted...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2005
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Hello, my name is Danielle Driscoll and my daughter Meghan and I traveled from the Berkshires to get our hair cut and mine colored at Shag. Being wary of color as I am a lifetime brunette with no color history...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/28/2005
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I have the most difficult hair. Never in my life have I enjoyed a salon experience or a final product. Shag has officially broken the mold. My hair looks incredible. My incredibly long, frizzy, mousy brown...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2005
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I had the best cut & color ever not to mention the staff is super friendly and the salon is very cool. It's an open loft space with great views and they'll serve you wine or espresso along with the latest hard...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/24/2005
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If you are looking for a hip salon with a friendly staff and stylists that really know how to cut and color your hair check out Shag. Not only did I love my hair when I left the salon, I had a great time and...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/24/2005
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let me preface by saying I've never written a bad review before but it was this bad... having had a shag haircut before and wanting another, I thought I would go to the source. it was horrible... i left with...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2005
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