Mario Russo Salon

This stylish salon is frequented by everyone from posh Beacon Hill socialites to groovy South End hipsters. Booking time with Mario himself can be tough, but the staff work wonders in prepping hair for a night out. The salon’s nail services are also excellent. (Kobe Bryant is said to have used them for a pregame manicure when he was in town.) Russo’s line of olive-based hair and skin products is worth picking up as well.