Never thought I was a fussy guy when it came to hair, but after leaving Boston a couple of years ago it seemed every place I went gave me bad haircut after bad haircut. I'd run into old timer barbers for a standard ""high & tight"" (which meant ""short & lopsided"") or I'd try a different stylists at my town's ""best"" salon. I'd get fair shampoo/head massages, but each girl had a way of makingmade my hair look ""almost"" good - the style would be decent, except for the one chunk of my head which looked like they trimmed with a shovel.\r
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I'd committed myself to a life wearing hats when I noticed my wife's hair had taken on a stunning style. On a recommendation from a friend she'd started going to Devan, so I did and then we followed her to M2. Couldn't be happier - I only break out the hats on days I don't feel like showering.\r
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What puts Devan above the rest, apart from her scissor talents, is personality - she's one of the only stylists I've actually enjoyed talking to (including the one I'd dated years ago...) She's got a laid-back, honest manner and her memory is astounding. She remembers conversational details from my first visit - her attention to personal details just makes one more comfortable that she's going to be just as attentive w/ your hair. I need to stop arriving at M2 w/ just washed hair because a pre-cut shampoo/conditioning by Devan is about one of the nicest things you can experience on a regular basis. Enchanted fingers - they'll put you to sleep in the sink.\r
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There's lots of 2-Hr parking areas on Atwells, but it is a busy street so you might find yourself driving around trying to grab a spot. But you'll find plenty of small lots on the streets guarded by ""good fellas"" on lawn chairs - they'll make sure ""nobody puts a scratch on ya cah"" for a very reasonable rate while you're in the salon.\r
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After seeing Devan - stop into Venda Ravioli a couple of doors down. Best Italian groceria/deli next to J. Pace's in Boston.
Pros: Great atmosphere, Borderline-illegal shampoo & conditioning
Cons: Placement of mirrors on pillars might have you waving to people who can't see you...
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