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Award-Winning Hair Styling Services in Boston
As the owner of Michael Albor Salons, I have dedicated my career to redefining modern hair artistry. With over 15 years of industry experience, including 11 NAHA nominations and a 2007 Editorial Stylist win, our team delivers cutting-edge cuts, color, and styling techniques that set trends rather than follow them. Our Back Bay Boston and South Shore Norwell locations offer personalized services informed by extensive editorial and event styling expertise, including award-winning balayage and precision haircuts.

We maintain membership in professional networks like Salon Today's Top 200 Salons while prioritizing individual client consultations to ensure every service addresses specific hair needs and lifestyle requirements. Our stylists consistently earn local media recognition through technical mastery of thermal styling, texturizing, and finishing techniques that create lasting, wearable transformations.
Services
Full Balayage Single Process Women's Haircut Partial Foil Upstyles Mens Haircut Texturizing Thermalizing Finishing Root Touchups
Highlights and features
  • We have 11 NAHA award nominations and 6 Best of Boston wins
  • Our stylists specialize in editorial-quality balayage and color techniques
  • We offer personalized consultations for every client's unique needs
  • Our team maintains membership in Salon Today's Top 200 Salons
  • We provide both Back Bay Boston and South Shore location convenience
What people say
Award-winning stylists Exceptional balayage results Personalized service Professional expertise Long-lasting transformations
Services
Full Balayage
Our signature full balayage technique creates natural-looking dimension through hand-painted lightening. This service includes personalized color consultation and lasts up to 12 weeks. Clients receive maintenance tips for preserving color vibrancy between appointments.
Single Process
Precision single-process color targets new growth with custom-blended formulas. The service includes scalp analysis and color matching to maintain consistent tones. Lasts 6-8 weeks with proper aftercare products.
Mens Haircut
Modern men's cuts tailored to face shape and lifestyle. Includes neck shaping, texturizing, and styling with professional products. Our stylists specialize in both classic and contemporary masculine styles.
Thermalizing
Advanced thermal styling techniques using professional tools to create lasting waves, curls, or straight styles. Includes heat protection application and product education for maintaining results at home.
Upstyles
Custom updos for special occasions combining traditional techniques with modern trends. Includes trial sessions and lasts through events with proper setting sprays and techniques.
People
Michael Albor
Owner & Creative Director
Nationally recognized master stylist with 11 NAHA nominations and a 2007 Editorial Stylist win. Featured in top industry publications and responsible for developing the salon's signature techniques.
Aisling Newhall
Senior Stylist
Specializes in color correction and dimensional coloring techniques. Maintains advanced education in the latest balayage methods and product chemistry for optimal hair health.
Donna Hamilton
Master Stylist
Award-winning stylist with expertise in precision cuts and formal updos. Regularly featured in local media for bridal styling and event-ready hair creations.
Questions
What hair services do you specialize in?
We specialize in advanced color techniques like balayage, precision cuts, updos, and thermal styling. Our stylists also excel in texturizing and finishing services.
Do you have multiple salon locations?
Yes, we operate two locations: our Back Bay Boston salon at 253 Newbury St and our South Shore Norwell location at 6 Grove St.
What awards has Michael Albor won?
Michael has won the NAHA Editorial Stylist award, multiple Best of Boston awards, and has been featured in Salon Today's Top 200 Salons for three consecutive years.
Can I book appointments online?
Yes, online booking is available for both locations through our website's appointment scheduling system.
What makes your stylists unique?
Our team combines editorial expertise with technical mastery, maintaining industry recognition through consistent award nominations and media features.
Reviews (4)
Andrea Clifford
May 13, 2022 Report
When I grew out my grays during COVID, I knew I needed something to make my hair look great. I found Becca in the Norwell location, and she put in some cool lowlights and blended my white, gray and dark brown hair beautifully! She really listened and took great care of me and my hair. I get many compliments on my color, and am so glad that I found Becca!
Demi Trezona
Apr 15, 2022 Report
I saw Vickie this past Saturday and had an awesome experience! She revived my hair and brightened up my blonde locks and it's exactly what I wanted and needed. I had an event that night that I was going to try to attempt a specific hairstyle for myself, but Vickie offered to do it for me and absolutely slayed it - my hair looked perfect all night long the salon environment is bright and welcoming - definitely recommend this spot!
Susan Klein
Mar 26, 2022 Report
Michael is a true artist! I have short hair and it took me a long time to find someone who was good at both color and cut. I love Michael! Great experience and friendly staff! Services: Haircut, Hair coloring
Simmone Raj
Mar 24, 2022 Report
DEVASTATED!. This experience has cost me my hair and my complete confidence. My hair will never be the same again. There are no words to describe how I feel. If there was an option that I can leave zero stars for this salon, I would have. PLEASE READ this review carefully before deciding to make an appointment at Michael Albor Loft Salon I had asked for one thing and received something totally different and i made it clear that i was not happy about it.

The owner Michael gives his customers attitudes and makes fun of them openly Meanwhile everyone in the salon has terrible Communication with each other and there customers They have no clue what they're are doing with your hair. They do not trust themselves, HOW CAN YOU POSSIBLY TRUST THEM WITH ANY PART OF IT They make it clear they do not want to take responsibility and do not care unfortunately I made a huge mistake and it cost me everything! Now i have to repair the damage that has been made to my hair because of Michael Albor Loft Salon Do yourself a favor and never make an appointment here!