Salon Laura Michaels
Hair salon in Reading, MA
The salon has been on Main Street in Reading since 1984, when it opened as Tiger's Den Salon. Laura O'Neal bought it from its first owner by 1990, and in 1997 she and Michael Crane became partners and gave it its current name. The salon says it has been in business for more than 40 years.
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The salon has been on Main Street in Reading since 1984, when it opened as Tiger's Den Salon. Laura O'Neal bought it from its first owner by 1990, and in 1997 she and Michael Crane became partners and gave it its current name. The salon says it has been in business for more than 40 years.
Stylists regularly continue their education, according to the salon. The team is small, with a core group of stylists who have worked together for decades. The salon is open Tuesday through Thursday from 9 AM to 7 PM, Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM and Saturday from 8:30 AM to 5 PM, and is closed on Sundays and Mondays.
Services span hair cutting, color, styling, retexturizing, hair treatments, fashion and human hair extensions, makeup and bridal work, plus waxing of the brows, lip, chin and sides of the face and brow and lash tinting. Color work covers balayage, foil highlights, double process blonding and color correction. Pricing is quoted by phone or in person as a base price, which can change after the appointment depending on the stylist, total appointment time, hair length or thickness, and the amount of product used. Gift cards can be bought in person or by phone, mailed, or held for pickup, with curbside pickup on request.
The salon says it has completed over 450,000 cuts and colors. It also lists awards it has received, attributed to City Beat News, Citysearch, Local Elite Surveys, Spectrum Customer Satisfaction, The Readings and Wicked Local; these are the salon's own claims. Job applications can be submitted through the website or by dropping off a resume at the salon.
The salon says its stylists regularly continue their education.
The salon describes itself as charming, warm and welcoming, with an upscale yet traditional feel.
Services
Final prices may vary.
Wash, cut and dry services along with bang trims.
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Bang Trim Price at booking
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Wash, Cut, Dry Price at booking
Wash and style, blow dries with finish, and updos, including work-up styles.
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Blow Dry with Finish Price at booking
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Blow Dry with Finish Work Price at booking
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Up-Style Price at booking
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Wash & Style Price at booking
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Work Up-Style Price at booking
Single process color, balayage, foil highlights, spot foil, double process blonding and color correction.
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Balayage Price at booking
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Color Correction Price at booking
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Double Process Blonding Price at booking
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Full Foil Highlight Price at booking
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Partial Foil Highlight Price at booking
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Single Process Color Price at booking
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Spot Foil Price at booking
Keratin smoothing and Keratin Express, along with permanent waves and relaxers.
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Keratin Express Price at booking
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Keratin Smoothing Treatment Price at booking
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Permanent Waves Price at booking
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Relaxer Price at booking
Bond strengthening, shine, keratin conditioning, moisturizing strength and demineralizing treatments.
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Bond Strengthening Treatment Price at booking
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Demineralizing Treatment Price at booking
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Keratin Conditioning Treatment Price at booking
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Moisturizing Strength Treatment Price at booking
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Shine Treatment Price at booking
Human hair extensions and fashion extensions in feather or color pop.
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Fashion Extensions (Feather or Color Pop) Price at booking
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Human Hair Extensions Price at booking
Bridal and bridal party consultations, plus hair and makeup for the wedding day.
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Bridal Hair Consultation Price at booking
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Bridal Makeup Consultation Price at booking
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Bridal Party Hair Consultation Price at booking
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Bridal Party Makeup Consultation Price at booking
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Bridal Party Wedding Day Hair Price at booking
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Bridal Party Wedding Day Makeup Price at booking
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Bridal Wedding Day Hair Price at booking
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Bridal Wedding Day Makeup Price at booking
Makeup application for any occasion and makeup lessons.
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Application (Any occasion) Price at booking
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Lesson Price at booking
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Makeup Application (Any occasion) Price at booking
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Makeup Lesson Price at booking
Photos
Meet the team
- Bob Nicolson Stylist
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Cindy Madden
Stylist / Esthetician
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Kerri Corkum
Stylist
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Laura O'Neal
Owner / Stylist
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Michael Crane
Owner / Stylist
Team members listed on their website. Individual roles, credentials, and current employment have not been independently verified.salonlauramichaels.com (opens in a new tab)
- Highlights
- Balayage, foil highlights, spot foil and custom blonde color work
- Keratin smoothing, Keratin Express, permanent waves and relaxers
- Human hair extensions and feather or color pop fashion extensions
- Bridal and bridal party hair and makeup, with consultations
- Waxing of brows, lip, chin and sides of face, plus brow and lash tinting
- A core group of stylists who have worked together for decades
- Good for
- Color changes and corrections
- Wedding parties
- Clients interested in extensions
- Clients seeking keratin or relaxer services
- Long-term salon relationships
- Treats
- Color correction
- Hair smoothing
- Added length or volume
- Texture change
- Unwanted facial hair
- Brow and lash definition
- Techniques
- Balayage
- Partial and full foil highlights
- Spot foil
- Double process blonding
- Single process color
- Keratin smoothing
- Keratin Express
- Permanent waves
- Relaxers
- Human hair extensions
Products & treatments
- Goldwell
- KMS
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