We Are Hair

Scheduled an appointment for Monday, guy scheduling me says 10am. I ask: «Are you sure that’s OK, because online it says that you don’t open until noon on Mondays.» He says: «Yes, well that must be wrong. Does 10am work for you?» Schedule the appointment. Show up Monday morning at 10am, and am told by the Tanning salon that they share space with that no-​one is there and they won’t be showing up until noon. Whoops. Bad mistake, and I got to work late for no reason!

I have worn my hair the same way for most of my adult life. It’s a relatively simple slightly below my chin bob hairstyle but I have always had difficulty finding a good hairstylist who got it. Once in a while, I’d find one, and before you know it, they’ve had to leave the practice for personal reasons, or they become geographically undesirable because I changed jobs, or I moved.
I took a chance on We Are Hair based on the reviews, and I didn’t know who I’d be assigned because I didn’t ask for anyone in particular. I was told when they called to confirm that my appointment would be with Adamis. When I arrived, she greeted me, and proceeded to listen to how I wanted my hair cut. She asked all the right questions, really seemed to know her stuff, and then she cut my hair.
Wow! Hands down, it is the absolute BEST haircut I’ve ever had. She really is fantastic. I highly recommend her, especially if you have problem hair like I do. But then again, we all think we have problem hair, don’t we?

This place deserves 5 stars because of Leroy.
He is an incredible stylist, and an amazing source of knowledge when it comes to new styles, color, and what looks great for you.
My first session with him was last summer — I loved it! I had some color done — highlights — and they looked beautiful. My most recent session with him was last weekend, and it was like picking up right where we left off.
He makes every client feel comfortable during their time, and confident when they leave.
He also has a great sense of timing in terms of giving the appropriate amount of time to each person so that no one ever feels rushed. He’s brilliant.
He’s the best stylist with the best rates that I’ve found during my 4 years in Boston.

The best and friendliest hair salon in J.P. I love my stylist, Mel… but I have also had Leroy and Richard do my hair, and they are all wonderful. And here is what I love the most about this place and these people next to their creative and styling skills… Ready? They admit if they have made an error and work to correct it.
Their excellent customer service clearly distinguishes them from the snootiest salon in J.P. with awful customer service, (which is Station 8).
I love We Are Hair and am so happy that I now have a warm, expert group of stylists in my new «hair home». Love it here.
Shhhhhh…it’s a secret…

I feel bad about the 1 star… the shop seemed decent and my haircut was with someone who is only in on Thursdays. She was TERRIBLE. Super uncomfortable wash (freezing water that she didn’t notice, then too hot when I asked her to warm it up, and kept hitting my head with the spigot) and the cut was mediocre. I had to ask her to blow dry it and she clearly had no idea how to deal with curly hair. I walked out looking like I had a lion’s mane. To top it off she made super offensive comments about homeless people. I’m guessing the owner and other stylists are fine but Amandys (I think?) was atrocious.

Leroy did my hair for my wedding reception and supported me going from color to gray and waist length to asymmetrical chin length. I’ve always had really great experiences and no judgment for experimenting. I’ve gone to previous hair dressers who were judgmental about trying new styles. He’s extremely open to what you want to experiment with. I’ve recommended him to friends who’ve also had great experiences. After bad experiences at 3 other JP salons, I won’t go anywhere else.

Fantastic first experience at We Are Hair. Leroy is one of the most creative and skilled stylists I have ever seen. I came in with long hair that needed a serious update and with some basic guidelines from me, he gave me a fantastic cut that I can’t stop looking at! Leroy is clearly very experienced and took the time to examine the texture of my hair and how it behaves, which is why this cut works so well.
You could pay two or three times as much on Newbury Street and still not even come close. I love that it is a local business as well.

We Are Hair is in a great location with very nice people. I’ve been going there since it opened (hard to believe it’s been three years). Mel gives me a terrific haircut every time, and everyone, including Richard, the owner, is extremely friendly. The space is clean, well lit, and welcoming. I recommend We Are Hair highly.

I’m so happy I gave this place a try. I’m afraid I didn’t quite understand the stylists name that cut my hair and I can’t quite read the card she gave me; Adanys, perhaps? She was amazing and incredibly patient. I haven’t had my hair cut correctly since I moved down to JP from Beverly a year ago. She did it perfectly. She even put up with me questioning her decision regarding the back (and I’m glad I listened because when my hair dried, it really did look just perfect). My hair looks amazing and I’m very happy.
Oh, and, due to lack of sleep, I under tipped (I did the usual ‘ten percent of this is X’ and then forgot to double it to get 20%). I didn’t realize till I was about to walk out. She didn’t bat an eye and said that people do it all the time (even though I’m sure they don’t). I ran down to my bank and returned with the other half of her tip, as they couldn’t add it onto the card — there was no way I could leave without tipping her with my hair this nice and her being so very, very patient and kind with me.
The shop itself is clean, bright, and well cared for. It’s decorated with vintage images and the colors are very warm (I’m used to very stark, minimalist salons). The owner was there, giving hair cuts, sweeping up, and assuring me that they do not give mediocre hair cuts (he heard me talking about my boyfriend’s experiences with other salons).
I definitely recommend them and the boyfriend is excited to give them a try when next he needs a cut.

I love this place! A friend recommended Leroy to me and he’s honesty the best stylist I’ve had since moving to Boston. He consistently gives me the exact cut I have in mind and has advised me on better ways of styling my hair (i.e. I straightened it for years but he showed me how to take advantage of my natural wave, which has saved me a lot time when styling my hair in the mornings).
I haven’t had any coloring done by him myself but I saw the work he did on a friend’s hair and it looked great. He gave her a custom red which lasted for a good while, and even when it eventually started to fade (as reds often will) it did so beautifully.
The cost of a wash, cut, and blow out is extremely affordable for the work they do. Highly recommend!

Let me start off by saying after undergoing a makeover of its own, I love visiting this salon more than ever. The new layout of We Are Hair makes getting the best possible cut and color more accessible and maybe even a little bit more enjoyable. That being said, We Are Hair could probably be located in a refrigerator box and if Leroy was cutting hair there, I’d still be booked for my visit. I have sat in more than my fair share of stylist’s chairs downtown, in the South End, and out in the burbs trying to find someone confident enough to know what I needed my hair to look like and young enough to not make me look like every other professional young woman with a flat iron. Since I started visiting Leroy at We Are Hair I don’t go to anyone else. I don’t have to, he cuts and colors my hair in a way that keeps me looking just the way I want to look and he’s got enough versatility that when I get bored, he helps me find a solution that gets me excited again. My hair even looks good when it’s growing out, which cannot be said for most layered cuts. My color is exactly the opposite of my natural hair and it’s done so well that no one believes me when I flip my dark hair back and tell them that naturally, I’m a blonde.

Let me give you a bit of a background on me– from undergrad (2006) until very recently (summer o’ 2013), I was that guy who cut my own hair. Call me super cheap, but it was easier to save the $ 40 and do it myself (and in the comfort of my own home). However, it’s time to grow up (and not worry about the mistakes) and let a professional do it.
I have gone to Floyd’s twice (once in Boston and the other in Cambridge, both on Mass Ave) and it has always been an awkward experience. Let me back up a bit, I am on the introverted side and I oftentimes, especially after work, don’t want to engage in small talk — especially when the cut is just par.
Then I learned about We Are Hair. Leroy is absolutely great; not only is he sweet, and really nice, he has a sense for style and fashion. Guys, let me tell you, as someone who has no intuition as to what kind of hair styles look good on me (I have super thick hair), it’s really great to speak to someone who knows exactly what will look good factoring in my face shape, extremely thick hair, and usual (lazy) morning routine. The price may be a little more than chain places, but there’s no price on quality.
Pro tip (s): 1. Don’t be fooled by lack of sign, these folk are located inside the tanning salon (but now at the front instead of awkwardly in the back); 2. If you are a princess like me (aka: no energy to take the train), there is parking in the back!; 3. Feel great for supporting a local business instead of a chain
If you remember anything from this review, go see Leroy… right now.

We Are Hair is a small, friendly, artistic salon that is always welcoming and professional. Recently, during a power outage on Centre St., Katie cut and colored my hair by the available light from the windows. She went out of her way to make sure I had fresh color and a hair cut because she know I was leaving on a trip. I think most stylists would have just cancelled their appointments during a power outage, but Katie had my best interests at heart. The staff are really dedicated to their customers!