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Expressions Hair Studio

Expressions Hair Studio

Hair salon in Reading, MA

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Two friends, Lina and Terry, opened the salon in 2021 in Reading. The salon describes itself as more than a salon, a collective of independent professionals who share the space, work together and support one another. Hairstylist Leah is one of the team members.

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Two friends, Lina and Terry, opened the salon in 2021 in Reading. The salon describes itself as more than a salon, a collective of independent professionals who share the space, work together and support one another. Hairstylist Leah is one of the team members.

The salon presents itself as a green space that uses non-toxic products, with values built around sustainability, honesty and transparency, and holistic well-being. The room is spacious and calm, and guests can expect WiFi, drinks, reading material and a waiting area during a visit. The salon is near public transport and accepts payment by app with instant booking confirmation.

New guests book a new-guest session that opens with a free consultation to plan a hair approach suited to face shape, skin tone and lifestyle. After a service, the team may photograph the new look with the client's permission, set up a maintenance plan, book the next visit and recommend home-care products. Gift certificates are available.

Sew-in extensions are priced after an in-person consultation, which is required before booking, and they can be installed by row or across the full head. Each extension package uses 100% human hair and includes color matching if needed, installation, a blending cut, styling and an aftercare product kit. First-time extension guests pay a non-refundable $500 deposit at booking, and the appointment is scheduled within four weeks of the consultation. Extensions are moved up every 5 to 9 weeks, and new hair is generally repurchased every 8 to 12 months with proper care.

Appointments longer than 3 hours require a credit card deposit to reserve. Cancellations need 24 hours' notice; later cancellations are charged 50% of the booked service, and no-shows are charged the full service price.

Hair is treated as a reflection of each guest's personality and daily life, and the salon favors non-toxic products within a holistic view of wellness.

A spacious, calm room designed for a low-stress visit, which guests have described as lovely and welcoming.

Services

Final prices may vary.

Toner and toner with glaze starting at $40, root touch-ups and re-growth color starting at $85, and color correction billed at $100 per hour.

  • Toner $40+
  • Toner / Glaze $40+
  • Color Root Touch Up $85+
  • Re-Growth $85+
  • Color Correction by Hour $100

Sew-in hair extensions by row or full head, priced by consultation, with three packages from $900 to $2,800 that cover thickening and added length.

  • Sew in hair extensions Price at booking
  • Package option 1: No length added, thickening only $900–$1,400
  • Package option 2: Thickening + added length $1,500–$2,400
  • Package option 3: Maximum thickness/length, for those with blunt haircuts for thick natural density $1,800–$2,800
  • Sew in hair extensions. by row or full head Price at booking

Cuts for children under 12 at $45, women's cuts from $70, women's cuts without blow-dry from $45, women's haircut and style from $85, and men's cuts at $50.

  • Kid's under 12 cut $45
  • Women Haircut no Blow-dry $45+
  • Men's cut $50
  • Woman's cut $70+
  • Women Haircut and Style $85+

Accent foils from $77, partial foils from $120, full foils from $185 and balayage from $195.

  • Accent Foils $77+
  • Partial Foils $120+
  • Full Foils $185+
  • Balayage $195+

Maintenance appointments for returning guests, priced from $150 to $750 depending on color needs.

  • Maintenance appointments $150–$750

Blow dries and shampoo and blow dries from $50, updos from $90, and wedding styling priced after consultation, with on-location service for weddings, proms and events.

  • Blow Dry $50+
  • Shampoo and Blow Dry $50+
  • Up Do $90+
  • Weddings Price at booking

Deluxe treatment at $35, scalp and hair treatment at $40, Calecim from $45, perms from $95, Pura Luxe from $385, and non-toxic smoothing hair treatments.

  • Deluxe Treatment $35
  • Scalp / Hair Treatment $40
  • Calecim $45+
  • Perms $95+
  • Pura Luxe $385+
  • Non-Toxic Smoothing Hair Treatments Price at booking

Photos

  • Wide Open Graph banner repeating the Expressions logo on terracotta
  • Stylist washing hair at a sink in the salon
  • Client with branded mug and color swatch book in salon
  • Two women reviewing hair color swatches on lounge sofa
  • Stylist cutting a client's straight brown hair
  • Stylist trimming a client's long hair with scissors
  • Technician giving a pedicure under a magnifier lamp
  • Stylist cutting a client's hair in the salon
  • Client getting a shampoo at the salon sink
  • Stylist trimming a client's hair in the salon
  • Salon retail shelves displaying hair products
  • Two stylists holding recycle signs inside the salon

Meet the team

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Highlights
  • Non-toxic salon carrying Maria Nila, ELEVEN Australia and RPM haircare
  • Sew-in extensions in three priced packages, with a consultation required before booking
  • Pura Luxe smoothing treatment that is formaldehyde-free, aldehyde-free, sulfate-free and keratin-free
  • Calecim treatments offered in salon with microneedling-assisted sessions, plus an at-home ampoule program
  • Free consultation for new guests, with a maintenance plan after each visit
  • On-location styling for weddings, proms and special events
Good for
  • new guests
  • sew-in extension clients
  • wedding parties
  • prom and special event styling
  • clients who prefer non-toxic products
  • children under 12
  • returning guests planning ongoing maintenance
  • clients looking for a calm, unhurried visit
Treats
  • root regrowth
  • color correction
  • tone adjustment
  • hair density
  • scalp care
  • smoothing
Techniques
  • toner
  • toner and glaze
  • root touch-up
  • re-growth color
  • color correction
  • accent foils
  • partial foils
  • full foils
  • balayage
  • sew-in extensions

Products & treatments

  • Maria Nila
  • ELEVEN Australia
  • RPM
  • Mumms scalp serum
  • Current

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