Shiny Strands
Hair Salon in Boston for Effortless Color & Modern Hair Styles
Brooke Zartarian creates natural-looking hair color, balayage, blonding, and precision cuts from Balayage Boston on Newbury Street in Boston.
Soft, dimensional color with seamless placement, beautiful depth, and a graceful grow-out.
Customized foils and brightness placement designed for clean tone, dimension, and hair integrity.
Private, personalized services at 331 Newbury Street, Suite 2, in Boston's Back Bay.
A clear plan based on your goals, hair history, lifestyle, budget, and maintenance preferences.
Expert technique. Honest guidance. Hair that fits your life.
Brooke Zartarian is a Boston master stylist and colorist specializing in balayage, blonding, lived-in color, gray blending, precision cutting, and extensions. Her approach combines advanced education with an attentive, one-on-one consultation, so each service is designed around the individual – never copied from a formula or trend. Whether you want a major transformation or subtle refinement, Brooke considers your starting canvas, hair health, desired upkeep, and long-term goals before creating your plan. The result is polished, wearable hair with intentional dimension and a finish that grows out beautifully.
- A personalized consultation and realistic service plan
- Specialized balayage, blonding, dimensional color, and gray blending
- Precision and textured haircuts tailored to your features and hair type
- Thoughtful product, scalp-care, and at-home maintenance guidance
- Transparent communication about timing, upkeep, and investment
HAIR CUTTING
HAIR COLOR
Brooke Zartarian | Balayage Boston
331 Newbury Street, Suite 2 Boston, MA 02115
OPENING
HOURS
Mon & Fri
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sat & Sun
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Hours are subject to availability. Online booking shows the most current openings
WHAT WE’RE OFFERING
Signature services and specializations Balayage & Lived-In Color Customized hand-painted lightening, dimensional placement, and seamless blending for soft brightness and a lower-maintenance grow-out.
OTHER SERVICES
Blonding & Highlights
Modern foiling and strategic brightness placement tailored to your desired tone, contrast, coverage, and maintenance schedule.
Haircuts & Styling
Precision, textured, curly, and shape-focused cuts designed around your features, natural texture, styling habits, and goals.
Grey Coverage & Grey Blending
From polished root coverage to dimensional gray blending, your plan is customized to the amount of coverage and upkeep you want.
Hair Extensions & Density
Consultation-led extension services designed to add length, fullness, or targeted density while protecting the natural hair.
Smoothing & Repair Treatments
Customized Keratin Complex, Brazilian Blowout, Cezanne, bond-building, and conditioning options selected for your hair and desired finish.
Scalp Care & Hair-Retention
Support
Scalp-focused care, gentle service planning, and cosmetic density options for guests concerned about thinning or shedding. These services complement - but do not replace - medical evaluation or treatment.
Beautiful results begin with a responsible plan
A thoughtful approach to thinning and hair loss
For guests experiencing thinning, shedding, or changes in density, Brooke offers scalp-focused salon care, gentle color planning, and customized extension or density options when appropriate. Because hair loss can have many causes, salon services are cosmetic and supportive; persistent or sudden changes should also be discussed with a qualified medical professional.
The goal is never to promise a cure. It is to help you explore responsible beauty options, protect the integrity of your natural hair, and feel confident while working with the right professionals for your needs.
- Professional hair styling for modern and elegant looks
- Styles created around your hair texture and preferences
- Beautiful finishes for everyday and special occasions
- Expert techniques focused on healthy-looking, polished hair
Expert Hair Color & Styling Services For Beautiful Modern Looks.
Professional Hair Care With A Focus On Quality & Healthy Hair.
Personalised Consultations For Your Hair Goals & Style.
Special focus on hair loss and helping clients find a healthy way to manage any hair loss symptoms whether it’s combination of medication and extensions specifically focusing on scalp health and longevity their are so many different options out there now there most certainly is one for everyone
BROOKE ZARTARIAN'S EXPERTISE IN HAIR COLOR & CARE
Every strand deserves attention and care. Brooke focuses on creating beautiful hair with modern color techniques, precision cutting, and healthy hair practices.
Our value
OUR SKILLED APPROACH BEHIND EVERY HAIR EXPERIENCE
To create personalized, confidence-building hair through expert technique, honest guidance, and care for the long-term integrity of every guest’s hair.
Healthy hair. Clear communication. Inclusive care. Continuous education. Beautiful work without unrealistic promises.
What Our Clients Say
I had an amazing experience with my hairstylist, who is truly a master colorist and stylist. From the very beginning, the consultation was incredibly thorough — she took the time to really listen to what I wanted and explained every step before starting the cut and color.
Talented, but uses charm to manipulate and overcharge. I appreciated Brooke taking me last-minute after I flew in on a red-eye from California, but the experience was highly unprofessional. I arrived at 10:20 AM for a 10:30 AM appointment, waited 25 minutes to be seated, and was stuck in the salon until 6:00 PM.
Brooke is the only person I will let cut my hair! She is so talented and knowledgeable—it is so valuable to have someone I can really trust. She really listens to my concerns and needs and my hair turns out perfect every time. She really explains the “why” of everything and I walk out knowing more about my hair every time!
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Start With a Hair Consultation
A consultation helps create a clear plan based on your current hair, previous color history, desired look, and maintenance preferences. Discuss your ideas with Brooke before your service and understand the approach that best fits your hair goals.
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