Serving Cambridge, Massachusetts

Hair Salon Serving Cambridge, MA

Looking for a hair salon near Cambridge, MA? Jacqui’s Design Group sits just over the line in Arlington, a short drive from Harvard, Porter, and North Cambridge, with the expert cuts and color Cambridge clients have trusted since 1991, plus the free parking you won’t find in the Square.

The Cambridge Public Library main branch on Broadway in Cambridge, MA, with its curved roof and glass facade

For more than thirty years, Cambridge residents have crossed into neighboring Arlington for one simple reason: a salon that delivers consistently beautiful hair without the hassle. Jacqui’s Design Group is a true full-service salon, cuts, color, balayage, highlights, eyelash extensions, brows, and bridal, all under one roof at 280 Broadway. You skip the Cambridge parking headache, park for free at our door, and leave with hair you love.

MIT's Great Dome · minutes from the chair

The Great Dome at MIT in Cambridge, MA, with the columns of Killian Court and a green lawn

Why Cambridge Chooses Jacqui's

Worth the short trip

Minutes from your door

We're a 10 to 15 minute drive from North Cambridge, Porter Square, and Harvard Square, straight up Mass Ave. Closer than you'd think, and a world away from the parking stress.

Free, easy parking

No meters, no permits, no circling. Park right at the salon, every visit. It's the number-one reason Cambridge clients make the switch.

An expert team since 1991

Three decades of cuts and color on every hair type, with stylists trained on professional Wella and Redken systems. You're in experienced hands.

Getting Here

Convenient location & parking

An easy hop from anywhere in Cambridge, and none of the parking hassle.

Easy access from Cambridge

~10 minutes via Route 16

Straight up the Alewife Brook Parkway from North Cambridge.

~12 minutes up Mass Ave

A direct shot from Porter and Harvard Squares.

Minutes from Alewife & Route 2

We're just over the line, right where Cambridge meets Arlington.

Parking & transit

Free parking

Park right at the salon, no Cambridge meters, permits, or circling.

MBTA buses

The 77, 79, and 350 run Massachusetts Avenue toward Arlington.

Red Line

Alewife Station is minutes away, then a short hop to the chair.

Accessible

Ground-level entrance for an easy visit.

Around Town

Nearby landmarks & attractions

We’re an easy trip from the Cambridge spots you already know. Pair your appointment with errands or lunch on the way.

  • Alewife Station ~7 min
  • Danehy Park ~9 min
  • Harvard Square ~14 min
  • Fresh Pond Reservation ~8 min
  • Porter Square ~10 min
  • Cambridge Common ~15 min

Cambridge FAQs

Questions from Cambridge clients

Where's the best hair salon near Cambridge, MA?

Jacqui’s Design Group, just over the Cambridge line in Arlington at 280 Broadway, has been a go-to for Cambridge clients since 1991, with expert cuts, color, and balayage plus free parking.

Roughly a 10 to 15 minute drive from North Cambridge, Porter Square, and Harvard Square, an easy trip up Massachusetts Avenue.

Yes, free parking right at the salon, no meters or permits. It’s one of the top reasons Cambridge clients choose us.

Service Area

Serving Cambridge and nearby communities

Alongside Cambridge, clients travel to Jacqui’s from Arlington, Belmont, Medford, Somerville, and Watertown. Wherever you’re coming from in Greater Boston, you’ll find expert hair and a warm welcome a short drive away.

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