The short answer
Eleven Eleven has a strong Google review record and a published menu covering cuts, balayage, highlights and color. Nearby alternatives also have strong reviews or different price points. The useful comparison is the service package, relevant client experiences and location—not a blanket claim that one salon is best for everyone.
How this comparison was assembled
This guide is published by Eleven Eleven Salon & Spa, which is one of the businesses discussed. It is not an independent review, mystery-shopper report or comprehensive ranking. Eve Michael is included as a nearby Beacon Street option, Cleo as a Boston-area comparison, and Salon Lison as a Chestnut Hill menu comparison.
Google ratings were read from the individual business listings on October 15, 2026. Menu examples come from the salons' own published pages. Ratings, counts and prices can change. No satisfaction survey, appointment outcome testing or competitor interview was conducted.
What do the Google review snapshots show?
Both Eleven Eleven and Cleo displayed 5.0, while Eve Michael displayed 4.9. Cleo had more reviews than Eleven Eleven in this snapshot. These rounded averages are not customer-satisfaction percentages and do not establish a meaningful difference in technical skill or a guarantee of results.
| Salon | Listed location | Rating / 5 | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleven Eleven Salon & Spa | 1706 Beacon St, Brookline | 5.0 | 153 |
| Eve Michael Salon & SPA | 1642A Beacon St, Brookline | 4.9 | 135 |
| Cleo Salon | 1 Henshaw St, Boston | 5.0 | 208 |
Published haircut and styling examples
For a price comparison, use the full service name and ask what is included. Eleven Eleven and Eve Michael both list a cut-and-blow-dry starting at $95 in the menus consulted. Salon Lison lists a lower $67–80 range for its shampoo, design cut and finishing blow-dry, with a possible extra charge for very long or thick hair. These are menu examples, not personalized quotes.
| Salon | Cut with blow-dry | Blow-dry / blowout |
|---|---|---|
| Eleven Eleven | $95+ | $60+ |
| Eve Michael | $95+ | $55+ |
| Salon Lison, Chestnut Hill | $67–80; possible length/thickness charge | $52; possible length/thickness charge |
Where Eleven Eleven may fit the shortlist
Eleven Eleven may be worth a consultation for clients comparing balayage, color packages or cuts near Washington Square. Its selected written reviews include descriptions of dark hair, curls and listening during the appointment. Those accounts are individual testimony, not a controlled comparison with another salon's work.
A client prioritizing a lower listed cut-and-finish price may want to investigate Salon Lison. Someone considering Eve Michael or Cleo should examine the current menu, stylist availability and recent service-specific reviews directly. The strongest choice is the one that can explain a realistic plan for the client's actual hair.