Professional hairdye without sacrificing firstborn? (+1)

[contradictacat.livejournal.com]

I'm getting tired of trying to get my hair to take dye properly when doing it myself, and I'm wondering where I can go to get a professional dyejob. I wouldn't be looking for anything too outlandish, so pretty much everywhere is up for consideration. Has to be T (or bus)-accessible, and I'm looking for a place that won't be insanely expensive. I'm not sure if it's the generally accepted price, but a lot of the places I've seen around here have been about 70-80 dollars. If that's the general price, then fine, but if I can find a cheaper place, that would be great. Thanks!

Also- does anyone know of any fancy spa-type places or beauty supply stores in the general Boston area that would have products for sale? I'm mostly looking for fancy nail polish, and most of the nail places that I've seen don't sell the polish they use. Thanks!

Comments

Re: I know where to buy O.P.I nail polish...

[contradictacat.livejournal.com]

Oooh, rock on. That's exactly what I'm looking for (because I am a huge dork). Thanks!

Re: I know where to buy O.P.I nail polish...

[closetalker11.livejournal.com]

There's a new(ish) Ulta in the shopping center in Everett with the Target, Old Navy, etc. Suposedly, they sell Essie and OPI.

Re: I know where to buy O.P.I nail polish...

[shana-lyons.livejournal.com]

That store is awesome. They have all the OPI and Essie shades you could want. They also have a discount club that's quite lucrative. I know I've gotten some nice $5 off coupons, etc.

Re: I know where to buy O.P.I nail polish...

[surrealestate.livejournal.com]

Hm, I don't think I've ever had my nails done at a place around here that *didn't* use OPI -- I figured it was just the standard.

Re: I know where to buy O.P.I nail polish...

[firepail.livejournal.com]

it is usually. most places use OPI exclusively, but some also offer Essie as an option. but the issue here was where to buy the polish as not all salons sell bottles of polish.