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The hair stylists at DeKwa, elements of hair, know the importance of image, style and substance. After all, our Boston salon was designed under the influence and direction of the 4,000-year-old Chinese art of feng shui. The hair stylists at DeKwa believe in creating an image and style that works for you. Whether you want to prepare for that important business meeting or fashion the latest hair trends seen in Paris, London and New York, our stylists can give you the look you crave. To ensure your satisfaction, complimentary consultations are available if you are unsure which direction you would like to go with your hair. Call today for an appointment and let our stylists at DeKwa, elements of hair transform your look in a harmonious environment. Not only do we provide regular cut and blowdry services, our stylists also specialize in Japanese hair straightening and scalp treatments.
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.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
First time at the salon and Deneen was great, very welcoming and personable ! I have curly hair and she cut it perfectly, which not many stylists can do. I highly recommend DeKwa (FYI check out…
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
Deneen at DeKwa rocks. I've been going to her about a year and a half and she is the best stylist I've ever had. She's always able to come up with something new that I like, and when I come in with…
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
Call Matthew. Have him cut your hair. LOVE the results. This simple formula has kept me following him to this, lo, his fourth salon. I have thick hair that cutters over the years have tried to…
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
I've been following Jayme around for 10 years now... he's been at DeKwa for the past few, and I have to say, of all the salons he's been with, I like DeKwa the best. Very friendly staff... a premium…
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
I have not had my hair cut in the states for a really long time and was looking for a drastic difference. I had long hair for a while and wanted to experience a short bob. Kwan was excellent. I…
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
My favorite salon in Boston
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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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,...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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3 of 5 stars.
I went to DeKwa to donate my hair because they offer a completely FREE service for Locks of Love. They do cuts, shaping, and styling along with taking your hair and making sure it gets donated (all…
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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5 of 5 stars.
I have been following, some would say stalking, Matthew for the better part of 15 years. Now that he's married to Kwan, I think he'll stay put. I like this place because it's on Newbury Street, it…
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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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,...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/29/2007
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5 of 5 stars.
i LOVE this salon! Go to Jayme if you color your hair- he's awesome! he is the only person that has been able to color my hair the perfect shade. The salon also offers their own products which are…
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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5 of 5 stars.
I moved to Boston from California and realized I needed a hair dresser on the east coast. I found Jenna Garey via the web (she had a lot of positive reviews on a number of websites) and although I…
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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5 of 5 stars.
I have a fantastic blow out here by a girl name Betsey (I think). She was absolutely fantastic. She actually took about 40 minutes to get my hair straight for $40. I called back several times and…
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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I ve been going to the same stylist for long time until i found Betty, she do my friends hair for more than 7 years since she was in Hair Fx working ,and always had an excuse to not go for some reason,until...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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I went to Dekwa to see Kyle for a locks of Love haircut. He was amazing. I was a bit nervous at first but kyle was very nice and he made me feel completely at ease. He cut off the 10" inches and what he did...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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I went to Kyle at DeKwa recently to donate my hair for locks for love. I grew my hair long enough that I would not end up with a really short cut. We discussed what I wanted and he said he would keep the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/06/2007
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I went to the DeKwa for my first hair cut & color for the first time in Boston. Before i came to Boston i was living in New York City. I thought that i would get a new style for my new job in Boston.One of my...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/02/2007
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Betty, the trained Yuko specialist, is truly an artist - I had unruly curly hair, and she literally transformed it! All it took was 4 hours out of my day and suddenly I had shiny STRAIGHT locks! I had been...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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Last week, my beautiful daughter with gorgeous very long, blond hair informed me that it was time that she donate her hair to Locks of Love. As her mother, I was terrified. She had always been known for her...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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I'm so glad I found Kyle! I moved to Boston to go to college and I needed to find a new hairstylist. I researched some salons and found the DeKwa had the most reasonable prices and the nicest atmosphere. Kyle...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/17/2007
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I got my hair cut by Kyle for Locks of Love...that means it's free! He was super nice and understanding since cutting off 10 inches of my hair was not the easiest thing to do. He made the process as painless...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/16/2007
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i found the best stylist in town ,BETTY ..she is great I call her "The FAIRYHAIR",she make your dreams comes true ,about hair she is the best //go to see her in DEKWA on Newbury ST.."good location"//////
citysearch.com - user review - 03/09/2007
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i love the experience in Dekwa, best hairstylist ,,,,,go to see BETTY, or Beatriz Hawes,for color definitly,for cut fabulous,,the style blowdry she is the best.....
citysearch.com - user review - 03/07/2007
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Hi, My name is Michael and I've had the Yuko system done to my hair by Betty Hawes (formerly Camacho) at DEKWA Salon. Betty has done my hair twice now with the Yuko System and I can't say enough about it. Its...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/13/2006
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On the recommendation of a friend of mine, I went to see Kyle Lemoine at DeKwa. Curly hair can be hard to style in a way that looks natural, or in a way that is easy to re-create, but Kyle did a fabulous job,...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/15/2006
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I had the Yuko System done by Betty with great results. Betty and her coworkers were great, the atmosphere was comfortable and I left looking like a million bucks. Highly recommended if you're interested in...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2006
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I signed up for E-cuts, which was very simple. The email address and directions are provided on their website. Kyle cut my hair and did a fabulous job. I was a bit nervous because I wanted bangs, but Kyle was...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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From curly Frizzy hair to straight flufy Betty can change your look like a Star..Just bring your favorite Picture celebrity cut or color style and Betty recreated on your hair..any typeof texture this Puerto...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2006
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I have been to the best - I used to get my hair cut by Oscar Blonde in New York - major waste of money I know, but I think having been to the top dogs in the business gives me perspective and some experience...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/18/2006
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I went to Betty to get my hair straightened using the Yuko system - she was great! I had no experience with straightening before, but she met with me first and talked me through the whole process, explaining...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/12/2006
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4 of 5 stars.
NOBODY handles my hair quite so well as Kwan, the owner of DeKwa had - and thats saying a bit considering I've done ionic straightenings in Hong Kong, peroxiding in Melbourne, and permings with…
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2006
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I was tremendously fortunate to have Deneen work on my hair. I have gone to several different hairstylists over the years and only one other stylist has ever cut my hair the way I wanted. I guess you could say...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/10/2006
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I highly recommend Betty! I'm admittingly particular about my hair and it has been 6 years and 2 coasts since I have trusted a stylist enough to put in highlights. I brought in a photo and she did replicated...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2006
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5 of 5 stars.
Five stars for Jenna Garey! I've been searching for great hair cutters for years, and I've never had a haircut (on my straight, fine, limp hair) that has grown out so beautifully. And Jenna is by…
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2006
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I first came for a Locks of Love cut with Kyle-- he was able to style it even after cutting a foot off. Because I was so pleased with his work and demeanor, I returned for a regular cut. Because I don't know a...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2006
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Thank you to Kyle for his warm and welcoming demeanor. He put me completely at ease and created a fabulous new look for me even when left with not much hair to work with ! I'll definitely be back!
citysearch.com - user review - 06/28/2006
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A friend of mine recommended coming to DeKwa for Locks of Love, so I made an appointment. I was a little nervous about having 10 inches cut off, but Kyle put me at ease and made me very comfortable. I didn't...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/12/2006
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Like many of the other reviews that I have read on City Search, I am here to rave about Kyle. I had grown my hair out for Locks of Love and made an appointment with Kyle for a cut and color - thanks to all of...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/08/2006
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I was planning to donate to LOL and searched for a "special" place to have the cut. So, why not on Newbury Street? I didn't tell anyone at work and the day after my appointment they were all in shock. They...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/03/2006
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I have been a client of Jayme's for a long time. He does my cut/color. He's also a very good friend of mine, who I look forward to sitting down, and catching up with. There is a very comfortable feel about...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/26/2006
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I did LOL with Kyle on a Tuesday a month ago. I've had bad short hair cut experiences so I wanted to make sure that i would still have almost shoulder length even after 10 inches was chopped off. I brought...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/18/2006
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I had appt for color & cut. Confirmed 2 days before appt, but the NIGHT before I got a message that my stylist couldn't cut my hair, but I could still get it colored. I'm in N.H. so it's inconvenient & costly...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/07/2006
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I donated my hair to Locks of Love and Kyle was my stylist. Ive had long hair my whole life and was extremely scared for the change. Kyle was so nice extremely friendly. He Made me look like a new woman. Im so...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/17/2006
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I was very nervous for the big 10in cut, not just for the cut, but because it was Valentine's Day and I was surprising my boyfriend with the cut. But Kyle was great, after the traumatic cut, he gave me an...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/16/2006
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I was more then amazed when I found the perfect hair stylists EVER! For years Ive been looking for someone who could give me the right look and style for just me. After so many horrible haircuts I stopped...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/24/2006
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It can be hard to find someone who can give you a good haircut. I am so glad that I found Denean (one of the owner's) at DeKwa. She has been cutting my hair for about 5 years now and I haven't had a bad...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/29/2005
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I received a great and very stylish haircut. I get tons of compliments and am very happy with it.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/09/2005
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I went to Kwan for a hair cut after reading the comments on this site. Her skill totally amazed me. Although I came from Asia and had been in good salons in Asia, I still give her two thumbs up for her good...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2005
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5 of 5 stars.
I just had my first haircut with Jenna Garey at DeKwa 4 days ago after reading about her somewhere else and in her own website. I tried to keep my expectations in check after bad cuts, arrogant…
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2005
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This was my first visit and This was the best hair cut I've received from any salon. I love it - it is easy to style and looks good.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/10/2005
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I've been going to Kwan for years. i recommend her to any hair victims i see who ask my advice on stylists. she knows how to save a bad dye job, or cut, and can make you leave the salon looking like a new...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/02/2005
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I've had long hair for about 8 years, and i decided i needed a change. i went into Dekwa to donate my hair to Locks of Love. Kyle, the stylist, was so great. He quickly took off about 10 inches of my hair,...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/30/2005
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I went to dekwa for a very drastic cut from long to short to donate my hair to locks of love, Kyle was very helpful made me feel at ease and suggested what wouold look best for me. I came out feeling renewed...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/28/2005
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I went to Dekwa for a drastic 10' cut to donate to Locks of Love. Kyle did a great job and the atmosphere was pleasant. Plus they packaged the hair and filled out the necessary info for me.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/27/2005
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Me: long straight hair, very boring but optimal for donation to the charity. Today: Kyle was so incredibly sweet, supportive, and encouraging so now I have this gorgeous short hairstyle, one of the wildest...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/23/2005
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I strolled into Dekwa on a friday afternoon, carrying the baggage of a stressful week and the usual nerves that accompany seeing a new stylist. As soon as i arrived, the receptionist offered me a glass of...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2005
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I am a man who use to go to barbers to get a haircut until someone gave me a gift certificate to go to DeKwa's where I received a haircut from Deneen. She gave me the best hair cut I ever had. I no longer go...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2005
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I am not one to go out and get an expesnive haircut...in fact I find it a complete waste of money. That is until I went to Dekwa, and got my hair cut by Deneen. Now I am totally hooked, can't get my haircut...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2005
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I'm new to the area. Went to a "recommended" place and got a very botched, layered cut. Hated it. Found DeKwa and Deneen and through their e-mail cuts, had an appointment in less than 24 hours. No loud music;...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/18/2005
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I have been to Dekwa many times and I have never had a less than fabulous experience. Deneen does a great job. She helps come up with a new style for me at each visit. I just tell her I need a change and she...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/16/2005
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I looked up the Locks for Love program in Boston and found that Dekwa participated in several ways; some stylists will offer discounts, a straight cut is available for free, or the option that I chose-you can...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/15/2005
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The colors. the lighting, the amazing scalp massage, along with a glass of wine can relax anyone. Super friendly environment with great stylists- my best experience on Newbury Street.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/08/2005
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The worst haircut in my life! I had to go to another salon to get it fixed. The stylist at the other salon was horrified by my haircut. It's taken me over a year to grow out, and I'm very nervous about cutting...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/03/2005
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best stylist ever! fun, talented and on the cutting edge. worth every penny!
citysearch.com - user review - 02/26/2005
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I've been seeing Deneen for years and have never had a bad experience. She always listens to me and gives me the cut I ask for. The salon is upscale without having a stuffy feel. It's very inviting and does...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/30/2005
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I've been to DeKwa Salon a couple of times based on a strong recommendation from a good friend. On both occassions, Kwan cut my hair. On the first occassion, it was a good haircut but nothing too complicated...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/07/2005
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HAVING AN ATTACHMENT TO MY HAIR , GOING TO A NEW HAIRDRESSER IS AS BAD AS GOING TO THE DOCTORS, YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT THEY COULD DO TO YOU, HOWEVER, JAMES HAS CUT AND COLORED MY HAIR SO WELL THAT EVEN MY MALE...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2004
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I've been getting my haircut with DeKwa for years - They provide wonderful service & the best cuts. I often go in with only a general idea of the cut I want & Deneen always gives me the perfect look. Best of...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/06/2004
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I came to DeKwa a week ago on the recommendation of a friend and I am a total convert--can't imagine going anywhere else again. The atmosphere of the salon was pleasant and relaxed, the staff seemed friendly...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/06/2004
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Kwan is one of the best stylists I have ever had. I went from below shoulder length to short and it is hands-down the best haircut I've ever received. She is really great about knowing what looks good on you...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/17/2003
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I'm probably pickier than other guys in choosing a stylist and I have had Deneen cut my hair for 3 years now and have never been disappointed. She gave me the cut that I asked for (trendy yet easily adaptable...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/11/2003
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After moving to Boston this year, I was excited to find Deneen at DeKwa. I went into the salon wanting a cut above my shoulders, which I had never had. She did a great job. On a subsequent visit, she gave me...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/08/2003
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I have found my salon. Deneen at DeKwa will style my hair from now on. I never spent time with my hair only ponytails. Deneen gave me a fresh new look, my hair looks great and feels healthy. I have wavy hair...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/17/2003