“I have Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and am losing my hair. I never expected this journey to be so emotional or to be so depressed. I never want to go out anymore or even go to work with my hair loss as I was embarrassed and ashamed. In looking for a solution, I came across The Salon at 10 Newbury. I started with a virtual consultation with the owner, Patricia Wrixon. Pat was INCREDIBLE and was so understanding and supportive! I booked an appointment and because I live more than 6 hours away, she booked me on a Thursday morning, allowing us more than enough time to find the correct hair piece, overnight ship it, color and highlight on Friday and cut and blend with my bio hair Saturday along with teaching me all about the care of Follea hair pieces.Living so far away, Ashley (Office Manager) and Sara answered endless questions and emails. They ensured our trip was pure perfection. When we entered the Salon, the staff is amazing at Covid precautions as well as assuring you are seen in a private space due to the emotions of hair loss. We were offered coffee, americano, espresso, water and were catered to like royalty. Pat even helped us find the most amazing place to have dinner that evening! I am deathly afraid of going bald and the texture of my hair has drastically changed. Because of this, my husband and I decided I would purchase a Follea topper and a Follea wig that match; therefore I can wear whichever I am more comfortable in at the moment and no one will be the wiser!
Not only did Pat not oversell, she was quick to point out that we did not have to decide that moment. By purchasing two pieces, it never dawned on me this meant twice the amount of work for Pat, the amazing guru of color, Michelle, and the fantastic hair cut/blend Agi!!And yet, they ensured that we had everything including education before we left on Saturday and had both pieces that match perfectly!! The pictures below are the follea topper. I am over the moon about how this blends and cannot say enough about this salon. They are not just helping you feel beautiful again, they are helping to give you back your life. Do not hesitate to make your appointment today. You will NOT be disappointed!!! Thank you Pat, Ashley, Sara, Michelle, Agi and team from the bottom of my heart!!!”
– Karen C.
“My daughter has cancer for the second time in her young life. She is only 21 and is about to be admitted at Boston Children’s Hospital where she will undergo a stem cell transplant. She’ll be very sick during her month or more there as an in-patient and she’ll once again lose all of her hair. We went to this salon because we had heard good things about the quality of their wigs. Wow! What an experience! We were treated like family and fitted with wigs until we found the perfect one for my daughter. It was an emotional moment to see her looking as she once did, full head of hair, like the hair she had pre cancer diagnosis. The stylist and the owner and the front desk receptionists all treated us so well and took so much time to help my daughter fulfill this dream. It’s the little things that become the big things. The quality of this human hair wig is EXCEPTIONAL. We’ve had other wigs but THIS is extraordinary. We left the salon with my daughter donning her new locks, and we dined at a wine bar nearby. I got to have dinner with the happiest version I’ve seen of my daughter in a long while now. Priceless. I can’t say enough good things about our time at this salon.”
– Kristi P.
“Driving three hours to Boston from Albany NY to visit this salon was a trip worth taking to purchase a wig. This Salon at 10 Newbury has an extensive selection of high quality, European hair wigs and toppers. There is no doubt you will find a piece that you will fit your needs and personality. Patricia Wrixon, the founder, started the salon to provide a service to women who suffered hair loss or thinning from cancer or other medical conditions. Her business is thriving because of her commitment and professionalism. I never felt rushed when trying on numerous wigs to find the right fit and style. She made the experience pleasurable. Kudos to Pat for her dedication to making women feel their best.”
– Barb F.
“I am very impressed with The Salon at 10 Newbury and with the owner Pat Wrixon in particular. She specializes in caring for patients who are loosing their hair due to chemotherapy and other ailments. I found her website on the internet by chance as I was trying to come to terms with having cancer and initiating treatments that would surely result in hair loss. I made an appointment for the next day and was welcomed into a very COVID safe environment, a private consult room where I met Pat. She look a long time with me, trying on different hair pieces and wigs to figure out what would work best. I have a large head and have trouble fitting hats so I was worried that a wig would never work. I ordered a wig and returned just a few days later for a fitting. While the wig was lovely and I tried it for a few days, it wasn’t quite right nor comfortable. I was discouraged, but Pat persevered and called me to come back in. She had an extra large wig for me to try on. It was perfect!! She took back the first wig and I left with a newly styled perfect hair piece (no charge for any return visits). I would have felt very self- conscious in another salon because my hair was actively falling out while I was there but to Pat this is normal and she made me feel comfortable. I hope that everyone who is facing chemo considers going to the Salon at 10 Newbury. There are not a lot of people or places that understand hair loss like Pat does.”
– Beryl B.
“I have trichotillomania and finally made the decision to get a wig. I was quite apprehensive about the whole process, but Patricia and her team made me feel valued and beautiful every step of the way. These people are ARTISTS. I can’t say that enough. The level of skill they have is astounding — from dealing with my wig’s complex color job to cutting and fitting it, their abilities are world-class. For anyone dealing with hair loss, this is your place. My family is astounded with the results and never thought a wig could look so good. Thank you, team! I’m over the moon.”
– KT Browne.
“I have been getting wigs and hairpieces from 10 Newbury Salon for many years and have always been satisfied with the process and product. This time I have been over the top happy and excited to get a piece that was custom made by Pat She was able through Zoom to figure out the dimensions, the color and size of the hairpiece I was asking for. It was not an easy task but she proved to do her magic to my satisfaction.”
– Vicky L.
“I came in with my mum today to get a wig (she’s losing hair after starting chemo treatments). Before the appointment, she was sad and feeling low about losing her hair. A few hours later, she walked out with a brand new head of gorgeous hair and feeling great! The owner is amazingly kind and patient, and everyone in the salon was a delight to be around. Michelle trimmed the wig and taught my mum how to put the wig on, and in a few weeks, we’ll go back to learn how to take care of the wig. The way that they walk you through the process and options is extremely comforting. When you’re losing your hair and feeling less than yourself, these folks really know how to get you feeling good again. They’re not at all pushy, and are just so supportive, fun, and kind. I’d love to go back to the salon sometime to get my own hair styled.”
– Remlee G.
“Pat is the best, and the employees are wonderful also. I have a hair disorder and they were very kind and helpful. They also were able to match me with a wig that was perfect for me, and it looks so real most people don’t even realize that’s it’s a wig. Thank you so much, Pat and company!”
– Isabel P.
“I was recently diagnosed with Breast Cancer at 34 years old and never imagine having to worry about being bald or other body changes that come with cancer. Pat and Michele made having cancer a little better and made me feel like my old self with the wig that they colored and cut for me. I highly recommend them and will continue to go to salon 10 as they are incredible.”
– Danielle P.
“Salon at 10 Newbury provides an amazing service! My sister is going through chemotherapy. We tried buying a wig online, but it just wasn’t natural looking. Pat and her team help us find the perfect wig, which they also colored and cut beautifully. They were professional and kind throughout the whole process and made sure my sister was completely satisfied with her wig. Her nurse at Dana Farber even told her it’s the best wig she’s ever seen! Cancer really sucks, but Pat and her team made this part a lot easier. Thank you!”
– Kate O.
“A woman with alopecia, it was with some trepidation that I visited the Salon at 10 Newbury to purchase a hairpiece. Any concerns I had were immediately allayed by the warmth, understanding, and knowledge displayed by Pat and all of the crew at the Salon. I was treated with respect and any concerns or requests I had were immediately addressed. I cannot say enough good things about my experience and, I should add, my hairpiece is lovely!”
– Jane E.
“The Salon @ 10 Newbury is the BEST of the BEST. My sister is going through chemo and got a gorgeous wig from Salon 10. Pat and her team were amazing from the very first phone call. Pat helped my sister find the perfect wig that looks exactly like her own hair. When she began losing it we went back for them to shave her head and fit and cut the wig to perfection!!! They are so empathetic and kind during the most difficult time in my sisters life. She now has a beautiful wig (that noone would ever know is a wig) and a sense of normalcy back. I highly recommend Salon 10 and so grateful we found them.”
– Kristen M.
“My sister found the Salon at 10 Newbury through their other amazing reviews. Having recently been diagnosed I had no idea what to do or where to go once I began to lose my hair. Pat and the team at the salon have made what could have been a really hard process so much easier. They are kind, professional and incredibly knowledgable. Pat helped us pick out the right wig, took photos of my hair to match the color, and when it started to fall out they helped me cut it off and fit/cut the new wig to make it perfect for me. The whole process was done in a private space and everyone was so kind and thoughtful towards us making every step of the process so much easier during a challenging time. I couldn’t recommend them more highly to anyone going through treatment, I can’t imagine what we would have done otherwise and we are so grateful to them.”
– Bridget O.
“I was introduced to Salon at 10 before beginning chemotherapy for cancer treatment. In addition to being a regular salon, Salon at 10 also has a sister non-profit called Wigs for Well Being, founded by the Salon’s owner, Pat. Wigs for Well Being helps cancer patients and others experiencing hair loss free of charge, and all of the same stylists who work at Salon at 10 also help with Wigs for Well Being. Wigs for Well Being is located on the same floor as Salon at 10 but in a private location. Losing my hair was one of the biggest concerns I had before starting chemotherapy, and I was so happy to find Wigs for Well Being. Pat the owner and all of the other stylists are so kind and understanding and want to ensure that you look and feel your best during chemo treatment. They helped me choose and order a wig (you pay for your own wig but all of the styling is complimentary) and then when I received it they styled it for me and taught me how to wear, style, and wash it on my own. Several times throughout my 6 months of chemotherapy treatment I went back to the salon and asked them to restyle my wig so I could feel most comfortable and look most like me while wearing it. I worked with several stylists who were all really wonderful and kind. Last week I went in for my first haircut since completing chemo (you even get 50% off your first haircut after working with Wigs for Well Being) which was also great. Prior to my experience with Wigs for Well Being I had frequented another great Newbury Street Salon for years, but now I’m definitely switching to Salon at 10 because of their mission and generosity!”
– Nina R.
“My sister began losing her hair from chemo and was having a very hard time coming to terms with the fact that she would need to get a wig. I did some research on the internet and came across this salon. We actually walked in off the street and luckily they were able to see us that same day. Patricia showed us a lot of wigs, answered all our questions and just made my sister feel really comfortable. After we picked out a wig, we came back the following week so Patricia could shave my sisters head and fit her wig. That appointment turned out to be one of the best nights and will be a very good memory. The staff was awesome and put my sister at ease. The support they gave her was amazing and the whole process exceeded my expectations. This Salon was able to turn a very emotional experience into something my sister will remember forever as one of the funnest nights she has had in a long time.”
– Nicole R.
“When I learned I would lose my hair due to chemotherapy, I was looking for a good place to go for a wig. I had already done this years ago. The Salon at 10 Newbury was recommended by my daughter’s friend; her mom had used them, as well as other friend in Needham. Their services were and continue to be exquisite! In my initial meeting with Pat Wrixon – she was spot on in picking a wig, with a winner on the second try. She and her staff custom fit and cut the wig to fit my small head. When I was ready to come in because my hair was falling out – Gunner shaved my head and Pat was back again for more custom fitting. She and her staff are true professionals!!! – the type of professionals you really want to take care of you when you are getting a wig. I am very thankful I found them.”
– Jeanne C.
“This review is for the Hair Replacement portion of The Salon at 10 Newbury and for Patricia Wrixon and her team. A few weeks before chemotherapy was to begin, I scheduled a wig consultation with Patricia. In a private area of the salon, we discussed the various options available to me once my hair loss started. I felt confident after our first meeting that I was not only going to look normal, but was maybe even going to look better than normal! (See website: Hair Replacement Solutions – What To Expect. Totally right on.) When my hair started falling out, I came back in (third visit), had my head shaved and met with a stylist to tweak my wig. We decided that the color needed to be lighted a bit. They went right to work on adjusting the color. The wig was then cut and styled, and they showed me how to use some product in it to make it look even more natural (messy). I then took my new look out into the world. It takes a little bit of time to feel confident while wearing a wig, but once you get it right (size, cut, color), it is just like putting on a hat each day. Easy. No one knows I am wearing a wig. I get compliments on my hair all of the time. Thank you to Patricia and her team for helping me and countless other women successfully manage their temporary or permanent hair loss.”
– Jane
“Dear Patricia, Elise, and team:
Thank you so much for the beautiful wig, and more importantly, making my daughter Elise Gauthier smile!! Your incredible program, “Wigs for Well-being,” offered a little nine year old girl, dealing with cancer, a special boost of confidence during this challenging time. Thank you so much for creating this unique program and helping women and girls with options for dealing with the side affects of hair loss! I underestimated the significance of this change for Elise; I wishfully thought because she was nine it would be less traumatic. Thankfully you came to her aid, and provided her with a beautiful wig that she was so happy to wear. Elise, you were terrific, so kind and sensitive to “little Elise.” Thank you so much for cutting her hair while in the hospital to fitting her wig in the salon – from beginning to end you made the whole experience so dignifying. Thank you so much!!”
– Family of a patient
“Pat came highly recommended by other women who had lost their hair to chemotherapy and found wonderful service at 10 Newbury. I was facing a traumatic set of events, with the ultimate result of losing my shoulder length hair. Although my prognosis was good and my attitude positive, it was still emotional and discouraging. Pat was not only knowledgeable about the different kinds of wigs, and ways to care for them, but she was skilled at finding just the right wig for my lifestyle. What makes Pat really special, though, is that when you are in her private little salon within a salon, you feel cared about, listened to, and comfortable at a time when you are also feeling quite vulnerable. Pat also is great at follow-up. I bring my wig to her every few weeks for some professional conditioning and a check up. I highly recommend a consultation with Pat so you can see for yourself both her professional talents and her warmth and kindness.”
– Anonymous
“I’ve been going to Pat Wrixon for over 20 years and cannot recommend her highly enough. I’ve also send several other people to her and they were very pleased with the results. She’s very knowledgeable about what hairstyles suit each individual. In fact, when I go for a hairpiece now I basically tell her to do whatever she thinks would look best on me and she’s always right! She’s professional yet patient and understanding.”
– Karen
“In September Pat Wrixon at The Salon at 10 Newbury Street fitted me for a wig before my chemotherapy treatment. To my amazement, my wig looks so much like my own hair that most people do not know I have a wig on. Of course, the wig always looks like I just came from the beauty salon. People are always complimenting me on how wonderful I and my hair look! My wig is so comfortable that I just put it on in the morning, forget about it and take it off at night. But the most memorable part of the fittings was Pat herself. Her skills at selecting and styling the right wig for her customers comes wrapped in a package of calmness, kindness and gentleness. Her smile fills the room with peace. A potentially stressful experience turned out to be one of joy.”
– egclifford
“The Salon at 10 Newbury has a special place in my heart. I was diagnosed with cancer last year and after searching for a quality wig at about 10 different places, I finally found Pat at this salon. What a Godsend. She is experienced, gentle, very caring, and offers privacy. She knows the process of losing the hair and helped me come to understand what to expect. There was no other salon, boutique or store that provided aesthetically and emotionally what Salon 10 did. I got a lovely wig that looked excactly like my own hair. I would have rather have gone out in public bald than wear a bad wig that was obvious….well, my own husband had forgotten it was not my own hair. I even got compliments on my new “haircut” from co-workers and a restaurant that I frequent. So now a year later my hair is growing and I continued with Salon at 10 Newbury for styling. I went to “Ghada” who is just beautiful inside and out. I did not have to say much and it was obvious she knows not to go hogwild cutting hair that is trying to come in. She is very considerate in styling and helping me get my hair and looks back to normal. This is an honest review from the heart ….Please look up Ghada and give her a try …she’s lovely and talented. Thank you Pat for all you do for us survivors.”
– Jan C.
“My wife recently was diagnosed with brain cancer and had to have surgery and therefore was going to need a hair prosthesis. A friend put us in contact with Pat and she did a wonderful job. My wife got more compliments on that hair piece, as one from her oncologist/radiologist saying it was the best hair piece she had ever seen. Pat was wonderful to work with and very accommodating. I would recommend her to anyone going through this situation. She was wonderful and my wife loved her.”
– Dana M.
