DeKwa, elements of hair

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132 Newbury St (at Dartmouth Street)
Boston, MA 02116

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DeKwa is closed after 10 years of great business. I am Deneen the Co-Owner of DeKwa and I am excited to announce I am working with the James Patrick Salon in the Sea Port/Fort Poi...

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I was so excited to go to DeKwa after all the reviews I has read, but it was so disappointing for me. I wanted a big change, nice and stylish, and all I got was shorter hair. Seri...

Great salon working for a great cause 9/9/2008

For the past 3 years I was growing out my hair to donate to Locks of Love. When I finally decided to get the cut done, I chose DeKwa as I knew that they were one of the salons that would send the hair to Locks of Love for me. So with butterflies in my belly I entered the salon. Cherylann Esposito was so nice and so kind throughout the cut. She was so sweet when my mother took picture after picture after picture. Not to mention, I love my hair!!!! I have gotten so many compliments on the cut (which was free with the Locks of Love donation), and I was so impressed that she is donating her time and amazing skills to this cause. I will definately return to the salon and to see Cherylann for trims between now and my next Locks of Love cut. more
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Kwan is awesome! 7/31/2008

I've been going to Kwan at Dekwa for the past 7+ years and she's quite amazing. I get my color and cut there. She's great with hair for asian women who have straight hair. Mine just lays there. But after a cut with Kwan, I always feel like a movie star, ready for the red carpet. I've even taken sample pictures to try out and she's always made my hair look good. Pros: complimentary coffee or glass of wine more
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Great Atmosphere 6/14/2008

It is never fun to think about covering greys, spending a chunk of your hard earned $ and fearing a bad cut. HOWEVER, all these worries go right out the window at DeKwa. I was forced to relax and have fun. No choice. All the staff I encountered was friendly, personable and accommodating. Kyle took great care of me (and my hair). I have received so many compliments on my new short cut. I only wish I lived closer, I would be in more often! more
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Curly Again 5/16/2008

There is only one word to describe Kyle and his styling: FABULOUS! I went to him to donate my hair to Locks of Love. It is a very delicate process, because it means a drastic haircut. But the reviews on CitySearch lived up to their expectations and he really did a wonderful job. He is meticulous and cut my short do to my curls. I haven?t worn my hair curly in years, but I?m happy to say that I?m glad to see them again. Thank you Kyle. I?ll be seeing you again soon. more
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awful experience 5/6/2008

This place was such a nightmare! to start with don't believe there reviews!!!!!! They pushed me into buying products that i really didnt need and i bought them anyway because i felt bad. i asked for a side bangs and betty gave me short uneven bangs right across my forhead. I am absolutely embarrased to leave my house. I got a partial foil, the color was fine except for the fact that on my part there are bleach marks everywhere. i was better off going to supercuts. very dissapointed. more
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Nice, but pricey 3/31/2008

I tried out DeKwa recently for the first time after reading so many incredible reviews. Once I got to the salon I was a little disappointed to see that they bribe customers to post reviews with the promise of a free hair product. So I felt a bit that I had been duped. Just putting that out there. Pros: Ingrid was great; generally friendly staff; laid-back atmosphere (not arrogant like some other Newbury places) Cons: cost; the space is a bit small more
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Yoko hair straightening is the best thing I've ever done. 3/22/2008

This is my third time at the salon and every experience has been great. I got the Yoko hair straightening treatment and is the best thing I've ever done. My hair is naturally wavy so I always had to dry my hair and use the straightening iron for it to be perfect. After the Yoko treatment I just wash my hair and go, don't need to dry it or anything and it always looks like I got out of the salon. It is definitely worth it. more
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Locks of Love with Kyle 3/3/2008

I donated my hair to Locks of Love a while ago - and have been meaning to write a review. Kyle did an amazing job and I love my haircut. I got many comments and will certainly go back to him. Highly recommended. more
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pretty good 3/1/2008

After reading some reviews, I decided to come here to get a perm. For the most part, I liked it. The space is very modern but a little small. I really liked it and it definitely didn't come out too curly, but it didn't last very long. After a couple of weeks, my hair seems pretty flat again. It didn't damage my hair too much, but I'm not sure if I would do it again as it did not seem like it would be worth the money. more
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Fantastic Experience 2/22/2008

Ingrid recently cut my hair for locks of love and I had a fabulous experience. For almost 8 years I had very long hair so to cut it short was definitely a nerve-wracking experience. Ingrid was very comforting before and after the cut. Her staff was also very comforting, coming over to me during the cut and assuring me of how good it looked. I also told Ingrid how hair unsavvy I was and she was more than happy to teach me exactly how to do my hair and give me all sorts of great styling tips. Overall I was extremely satisfied. Coming from a very upscale salon in the past I was somewhat nervous to put my hair in someone else's hands. Dekwa exceeded my expectations and I am sure to return there in the future for any and all hair needs. Thank you Ingrid for doing such an amazing job! more
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Amazing and stylish hair cut 2/14/2008

I received a GREAT hair cut - so cute and so stylish! Deneen is an amazing sylist - very talented. If you are looking for a change or a maintenance cut I give high recommendations to Deneen !! The salon is great too. It has a neat atmosphere with a modern decor and comfortable surroundings. The people are all so nice and treat you with respect. I'd Highly recommend Dekwa! Pros: Conviently located mid Newbury, great staff, great service more
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Locks of Love with Curly Hair 2/9/2008

A couple of weeks ago, I decided to donate my hair for Locks of Love. Upon moving to Boston this summer, I had yet to find a stylist in the area. I found Dekwa on the internet because of the free and inexpesive haircuts they provide for donators. I was able to schedule an appointment within a week because of a cancellation and was very pleased with my stylist Kyle. He was the first stylist I had ever had who embraced my curly hair and brought out all the natural curl, like I had never seen before. It was hassle free, because they send the hair away for you as well. I would highly suggest Kyle at Dekwa for anyone with curly hair. He was friendly and knowledgable on curly hair, which is hard to find! He had styling tips for me to maintain my hair upon leaving the salon as well. My one complaint is he offered to email me the tips he verbally told me, so I wouldn't forget anything, but has yet to follow through on that. But this was an additional service, that I would never expect from a stylist. So I still highly recommend Kyle. Dekwa also has a great product for curlty hair that Kyle was able to recommend too. more
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Kyle! Kyle! Kyle! You'll love your locks! 12/4/2007

I recently had my hair cut for Locks of Love at the DeKwa Salon. Kyle was excellent! My hair looks fantastic, and I've had nothing but compliments. Kyle is personable, and full of wit and humor. I enjoyed the atmosphere as much as the results. The salon is gorgeous, everyone was upbeat and relaxed. The shampoo girl (sorry I didn't catch her name) was amazing as well! Pros: The atmosphere is great! Cons: Kyle is so popular you might have to wait for an appointment! more
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Wonderful, casual atmosphere 11/13/2007

My experience at DeKwa was great. I had my hair cut by Deneen (who also is a co-owner of the salon) and she was fantastic! I went there hoping for something new and different with my hair (it has been long, straight and boring for years). After a fifteen minute consultation on what I wanted, she started cutting and I loved it. The atmosphere is also wonderful - very relaxed, nice music (not too loud), bright top level space and not overly trendy. (Great prices too). more
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YUKO by Betty: Best thing ever!!!!!! 10/9/2007

So i got a yuko done by betty several weeks ago and it was amazing!!!! where it used to take me 45 mins-1hr to straighten my out of control curls it now takes 10 minutes max! i wash my hair before i go to bed, get up and run a flat iron through it for like 2 minutes and im good to go! my hair is shinier and healthier than ever. It will still hold a curl if i want to use a curling iron on the ends and i can make it super sleek and straight or big and bouncy with tons of body depending on how i use my flat iron/blow dryer. If you hate your frizz and want a permanent solution this is the way to go! The price is very reasonable compared to other salons in the area and worth every penny! Do yourself a favor and go see betty!!!!!!! Pros: knowledgeable staff, excellent customer service, wonderful ambiance Cons: none! more
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Amazing hairdresser 9/29/2007

Betty is truly an amazing hairdresser, with multiple specialties. I have had a range of services done by her, including make-up, extensions, and color. She is so passionate about what she does, you can tell she loves her job, and is happy doing it. I usually don't like when other people do my make-up, and I have to fix it when I get home; but I couldn't have been happier with it when Betty did it. I got compliments from everyone I talked to, and it was perfect for the event I was attending. She also does extensions, which not many hairdresses do. They looked so real, and they were exactly what I wanted. Just recently, I had her do my color. I had it colored previously, almost black. When I wanted to color it red, I knew it would be difficult because there are a few processes in order to do that. It came out flawless, evenly colored, and it didn't look or feel like straw. I have never been happier with a hairdresser, and I HIGHLY recommend her as a fabulous hairdresser, who you can be confident about doing your hair. Pros: feng-shui atmosphere, wine, coffee, tea, water more
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Always Love My Hair// 7/11/2007

since I been doing my hair With Betty ,I feel free I can do what ever I want with my hair and is so easy.She cut it last 4 weeks and still looking fenomenal///.She is amazing ,I love you Betty you are the Best,,,,Should win the next Best of Boston////2007. Pros: coffee,wine,relaxing time ,great service Cons: no parking more
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LOVE Kyle! 6/28/2007

I did some research on free or reduced price places that cut hair for Locks of Love and came across DeKwa. I called and made and appointment with Kyle (the one who does the LoL cuts). I was nervous going in because it had been years since I have had short hair, but Kyle made me feel right at home. He offered me water, had me take me time getting ready, and was very personable. He made awesome conversation and I enjoyed his company. But even more so, I enjoyed the haircut. After he cut off the donation, he spent about 45 minutes cutting and styling my hair. He admitted he's a perfectionist and an expert at cutting curly hair, which is definitely true! He really took his time to make sure my hair looked good. When he blew it striaght after the cut, it looked as if I had naturally striaght hair - it was thin, shiny, and there was no sign of frizz. It was amazing! I wish he could do my hair for me every day. I VERY HIGHLY recommend him to anyone, and I am definitely going back to him for my next ""regular"" hair cut! Pros: nice atmosphere more
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LOL awesome cut! 6/7/2007

I wanted to donate my hair again to LOL and I saw great reviews about Kyle and so I decided to give him a try. I have curly hair and it was shorter than it has been in the past when I've donated it so I was pretty nervous. I trusted Kyle and I'm so glad I did. I have never had any style to my hair because I am always afraid of getting a poofy short cut, but Kyle did a wonderful job. He even took the time to write out directions on products I should put in it! It's totally different from anything I've ever had and I LOVE IT! I'm still getting complements :) I definitely recommend him, thanks Kyle! more
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Great Hair, Great Service, Great Style, Great location, Great Stylists, Ask For Kyle 5/16/2007

How many ways can you say AWESOME and GREAT? Well, a friend introduced me to Kyle, and it was love at first site!!! Kyle has yet to disappoint! Trust me when I say that many hair salons I've been to do not know how to handle asian hair...my dye job either comes out too bleached or too dark, and I went to some seriously reputable salons on newbury Street. Then came Kyle! I never have to tell Kyle what to do with my hair... i just let him decide on what looks best, and I have NEVER been disappointed. i always get complimants on my hair when i leave Dekwa.. what can i say, nothing like feeling fabulous walking down newbury Street! Thank you for my great hair Kyle (am still getting complimants 2 weeks later)!!! see you soon! muah! more
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  • Newbury Street salon offers cuts, updos, wedding styles, Japanese straightening, conditioning treatments and more in a feng shui setting.

  • 10/5/2006 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Tue-Fri 10am-7pm Sat 9am-5pm
  • Payments: American Express, Visa, Master Card, Discover
  • Neighborhoods: Back Bay, Back Bay East
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