How to Choose a Color Specialist in Boston
When you're looking for someone to do your highlights, check their reviews—people will say whether the color came out right and held up. In Boston, all 5 salons offering highlights have customer ratings. Three are rated 5.0 stars, one at 4.9, and one at 4.8. Read a few reviews to see if their approach matches what you want—some keep highlights subtle, others go bold.
You can book online with any of these salons. Some have active Instagram accounts where you can see their recent work.
What to Know Before You Book
Highlights involve lightening sections of your hair with bleach or lightener, then depositing color. The process takes time—usually 2–4 hours depending on how many highlights you want and your starting color. Ask about their approach: do they use foils, a cap, or freehand? What brand of lightener do they use? These details matter for how your hair comes out.
Since all salons here take bookings online, you can reserve a time without calling. If you have questions about what you want or your hair's history, ask when you book—don't assume they'll figure it out in the chair.