05/12/09

This is the Worst salon that i went to

by samen

I got my japenese (permanent)Straightening at the Christiaan.Sacha is the hair stylist who did it. Please NEVER EVER get the hair straigtening at the salon.After the treatment I washed my hair and it turned back to curls.I called the salon and they said they are not ready to redo my hair and I need to everytime i wash my hair.This is completeley opposed to the meaning of permanent hair straightening.They charged me the premium rate than compared to boston downtown.

• Cons: very expensive

04/14/09

The BEST

by Stamatiou

I have extremely thick, wavy/curly, nearly impossible hair to cut + style. I've been to every big expensive salon in New York and Miami and have never had as wonderful an experience as I did with Riki at Christiaan. She listened to my questions, worries, hair complaints, etc, and gave me the best haircut I have ever had. It is just as I have wanted it for years...I almost can't believe it. I created an account on Citysearch just to write a review for this salon. The second thrilling surprise was the price...I've paid three times what Riki charged at places like Bumble & Bumble, Woodley & Bunny, etc. for a cut that has gone up into a bun within hours of leaving the salon. I walked through a small wind storm after leaving the appointment and my hair STILL looks awesome. I could not be happier. She is a miracle worker!

08/05/08

Best Colorist in the City!

by mspontus

Recently while I was home for the summer I needed a haircut and color desperately! Riki Vieira came to my rescue. She is one of the newest additions to the already awesome cast at Christaan's. I never know what I want when I need to get my hair done. Enter Riki, you automatically know you're in good hands! She puts you at ease with her professionalism, and is just the person you want giving you the next look that hasn't even been in the magazines yet. She is forward thinking but also concerned with what would best work for you. She is by far the best colorist that has EVER touched my hair, she fixed the horrible blond chunks I had in my hair to sweet "peek a boo" pieces with a hint of lilac to them. She then proceeded to give me one of the newest TIGI hair cuts but tweaked it to my liking. (I have glasses so my fringe has to be cut a bit shorter.)

Riki has been cutting my hair for quite a few years now, I'd like to say I'd follow her wherever she goes, but I have a pretty cool job in Texas now. No one but Riki has managed to cut my hair the way I like it with little or no prompting. Beyond being intuitive to the customers needs she is also knows everything there is to know about all Tony and Guy products. She has never led me astray with whatever product she points me to.

Providence, you are very lucky to have Riki, if I could talk her into moving to Texas for me I would, but high school teachers generally don't have personal stylists!

• Pros: Great atmosphere and service
• Cons: Parking can be a bit difficult