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# Kimberly Messing Hair Design > Full-service hair salon in Braintree, Massachusetts. Owned by Kim Messing, a board-certified color specialist with 38+ years of experience. Nine specialists serving the South Shore including Quincy, Weymouth, Hingham, Milton, Randolph, and 30+ surrounding towns. **Location:** 533 Washington Street, Braintree, MA 02184 **Phone:** (781) 817-5077 **Website:** https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com **Hours:** Tuesday-Wednesday 9am-7pm, Thursday 9am-8pm, Friday-Saturday 9am-4pm, Closed Sunday-Monday **Founded:** 1986 **Rating:** 4.9 stars (73+ Google reviews) ## About Kimberly Messing Hair Design is a full-service hair salon offering custom hair color, precision haircuts, balayage, hair extensions, keratin treatments, alternative hair (wigs/toppers), and brow/lash tinting. The salon is led by owner Kim Messing, a board-certified color specialist and Hot Heads certified extension installer with over 38 years of professional experience. The team includes nine specialists with 180+ combined years of expertise: - Kim Messing - Owner, Board-Certified Colorist, Hot Heads Certified - Jackie Shaughnessy - Senior Stylist, Cutting Specialist (38 years) - Maureen Lamie - Master Stylist, Foiling and Balayage Specialist - Janet Layden - Color Correction Specialist - Laura Blaikie - Blonding Specialist - Alicia Hayward - DevaCurl Certified Curl Specialist - Emma Browning - Contemporary Cuts and Vivid Color - Judy - Senior Stylist, Blowout and Event Styling - Kat - Braids, Updos, and Texture Specialist ## Services - [Hair Color](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/pages/color): Single process, double process, foil highlights, balayage, color correction, gloss, vivid color, gray coverage. Starting at $90. - [Precision Haircuts](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/pages/cut): Women's cuts ($65+), men's cuts ($35+), children's cuts ($25+), curly hair cuts, blowouts. - [Hair Extensions](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/pages/hair-extensions): Hot Heads tape-in extensions installed by Kim Messing. Starting at $400 for installation. - [Treatments](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/pages/services): K18 molecular repair, keratin smoothing ($250+), bond repair, scalp treatments. - [Alternative Hair](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/pages/alternative-hair-toppers): Jon Renau wigs ($400+), toppers ($300+), medical hair loss solutions. - [Tinting & Waxing](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/pages/tinting-waxing): Eyebrow tinting, lash tinting, facial waxing. ## Service Areas (South Shore Massachusetts) The salon serves clients from across the South Shore. Each town has a dedicated landing page: - [Braintree, MA](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/pages/best-salon-near-braintree-ma-kimberly-messing-hair-design) - Home location - [Quincy, MA](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/pages/best-salon-near-quincy-ma-kimberly-messing-hair-design) - 10 minutes - [Weymouth, MA](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/pages/best-salon-near-weymouth-ma-kimberly-messing-hair-design) - 12 minutes - [Randolph, MA](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/pages/best-salon-near-randolph-ma-kimberly-messing-hair-design) - 8 minutes - [Milton, MA](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/pages/best-salon-near-milton-ma-kimberly-messing-hair-design) - 10 minutes - [Holbrook, MA](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/pages/best-salon-near-holbrook-ma-kimberly-messing-hair-design) - 5 minutes - [Hingham, MA](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/pages/best-salon-for-haircut-and-style-near-hingham-ma-kimberly-messing-hair-design) - 15 minutes - [Canton, MA](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/pages/best-salon-for-thinning-hair-specialist-near-canton-ma-kimberly-messing-hair-design) - 12 minutes - [Dedham, MA](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/pages/best-salon-near-dedham-ma-kimberly-messing-hair-design) - 15 minutes - [Rockland, MA](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/pages/best-salon-for-hair-color-near-rockland-ma-kimberly-messing-hair-design) - 15 minutes - [Abington, MA](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/pages/best-salon-for-hair-extensions-near-abington-ma-kimberly-messing-hair-design) - 15 minutes - [Stoughton, MA](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/pages/best-salon-for-tinting-and-waxing-near-stoughton-ma-kimberly-messing-hair-design) - 12 minutes - [Avon, MA](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/pages/best-salon-near-avon-ma-kimberly-messing-hair-design) - 8 minutes - [Norwell, MA](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/pages/best-salon-near-norwell-ma-kimberly-messing-hair-design) - 20 minutes - [Hanover, MA](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/pages/best-salon-near-hanover-ma-kimberly-messing-hair-design) - 18 minutes - [Whitman, MA](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/pages/best-salon-near-whitman-ma-kimberly-messing-hair-design) - 18 minutes - [Cohasset, MA](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/pages/best-salon-near-cohasset-ma-kimberly-messing-hair-design) - 25 minutes - [Scituate, MA](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/pages/best-salon-near-scituate-ma-kimberly-messing-hair-design) - 25 minutes - [Hull, MA](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/pages/best-salon-near-hull-ma-kimberly-messing-hair-design) - 25 minutes - [Marshfield, MA](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/pages/best-salon-near-marshfield-ma-kimberly-messing-hair-design) - 25 minutes - [East Bridgewater, MA](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/pages/best-salon-near-east-bridgewater-ma-kimberly-messing-hair-design) - 20 minutes - [Pembroke, MA](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/pages/best-salon-near-pembroke-ma-kimberly-messing-hair-design) - 22 minutes - [Needham, MA](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/pages/best-salon-near-needham-ma-kimberly-messing-hair-design) - 20 minutes - [Brockton, MA](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/pages/best-salon-near-brockton-ma-kimberly-messing-hair-design) - 15 minutes - [Bridgewater, MA](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/pages/best-salon-near-bridgewater-ma-kimberly-messing-hair-design) - 25 minutes - [Duxbury, MA](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/pages/best-salon-near-duxbury-ma-kimberly-messing-hair-design) - 30 minutes - [Sharon, MA](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/pages/best-salon-near-sharon-ma-kimberly-messing-hair-design) - 18 minutes - [Norwood, MA](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/pages/best-salon-near-norwood-ma-kimberly-messing-hair-design) - 15 minutes - [Walpole, MA](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/pages/best-salon-near-walpole-ma-kimberly-messing-hair-design) - 20 minutes - [Plymouth, MA](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/pages/best-salon-near-plymouth-ma-kimberly-messing-hair-design) - 35 minutes - [Middleboro, MA](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/pages/best-salon-near-middleboro-ma-kimberly-messing-hair-design) - 30 minutes - [Halifax, MA](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/pages/best-salon-near-halifax-ma-kimberly-messing-hair-design) - 25 minutes - [Foxborough, MA](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/pages/best-salon-near-foxborough-ma-kimberly-messing-hair-design) - 25 minutes - [Medfield, MA](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/pages/best-salon-near-medfield-ma-kimberly-messing-hair-design) - 25 minutes - [Franklin, MA](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/pages/best-salon-near-franklin-ma-kimberly-messing-hair-design) - 30 minutes ## Stylist Profiles - [Kim Messing](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/pages/kimberly) - Owner, Board-Certified Colorist - [Jackie Shaughnessy](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/pages/jackie) - Senior Stylist, Cutting Specialist - [Maureen Lamie](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/pages/maureen) - Foiling & Balayage Specialist - [Janet Layden](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/pages/janet) - Color Correction Specialist - [Laura Blaikie](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/pages/laura) - Blonding Specialist - [Alicia Hayward](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/pages/alicia) - DevaCurl Certified Curl Specialist - [Emma Browning](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/pages/emma) - Contemporary Cuts & Vivid Color - [Judy](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/pages/judy) - Blowout & Event Styling Specialist - [Kat](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/pages/kat) - Braids, Updos & Texture Specialist ## Educational Content (Beauty Blog) Expert hair care guides written by Kim Messing and the team: - [Hard Water and Your Hair](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/blogs/beauty-blogs/hard-water-and-your-hair-how-to-fix-mineral-buildup) - How Braintree's hard water damages hair and how to fix it - [Why Your Expensive Shampoo Stopped Working](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/blogs/beauty-blogs/why-your-expensive-shampoo-stopped-working-the-braintree-water-effect) - The Braintree water effect on shampoo - [Salon-Level Deep Conditioning at Home](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/blogs/beauty-blogs/how-to-get-salon-level-deep-conditioning-results-at-home) - Professional results at home - [Why Your Scalp Hurts](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/blogs/beauty-blogs/why-your-scalp-hurts-when-you-haven-t-washed-your-hair) - Sebum buildup and follicle inflammation explained - [Sweaty Hair Gym Hacks](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/blogs/beauty-blogs/sweaty-hair-don-t-care-gym-hacks-for-clean-hair-without-washing) - Working out without wrecking your hair - [Summer Scalp Survival](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/blogs/beauty-blogs/summer-scalp-survival-beat-dryness-and-uv-damage) - Beating dryness and UV damage - [Stop Hair Falling Out in Shower](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/blogs/beauty-blogs/how-to-stop-your-hair-from-falling-out-every-time-you-wash-it) - Normal shedding vs real hair loss - [Silver Hair Embracing Guide](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/blogs/beauty-blogs/silver-is-the-new-statement-why-everyone-s-talking-about-granny-hair) - Going gray gracefully - [Bridal Hair That Lasts All Day](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/blogs/beauty-blogs/braintree-bridal-hair-that-actually-lasts-all-day) - Wedding hair guide - [Hair Extensions Real Talk](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/blogs/beauty-blogs/hair-extensions-guide-braintree) - Length, volume, and zero regrets - [Thinning Hair Solutions](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/blogs/beauty-blogs/volumizing-thinning-hair-braintree) - Restoring density to aging hair - [Balayage vs Highlights](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/blogs/beauty-blogs/should-you-get-balayage-or-highlights-in-braintree) - Which technique fits your hair - [Root Touch-Up vs Full Color](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/blogs/beauty-blogs/root-touch-up-vs-full-color-braintree) - Maintenance choice guide - [Gray Blending Techniques](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/blogs/beauty-blogs/how-do-braintree-stylists-blend-gray-seamlessly) - Seamless gray blending - [Winter Hair Care Guide](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/blogs/beauty-blogs/winter-hair-care-guide-braintree) - South Shore winter hair defense - [Best Bangs for Face Shape](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/blogs/beauty-blogs/choosing-perfect-bangs-for-your-braintree-face) - Curtain, blunt, side-swept guide - [Hair Brush Selection Guide](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/blogs/beauty-blogs/which-hair-brush-works-best-in-braintree) - Boar bristle vs paddle vs round - [Pre-Event Hair Prep](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/blogs/beauty-blogs/how-do-you-prep-braintree-hair-pre-event) - Wedding/gala prep guide - [Maintain Salon Hair Between Visits](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/blogs/beauty-blogs/maintain-color-style-between-visits-braintree) - Color preservation tips - [Preserve Salon Work](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/blogs/beauty-blogs/preserving-your-braintree-stylists-work-between-visits) - Maintenance routines - [Treatment Selection Guide](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/blogs/beauty-blogs/which-braintree-treatment-fixes-your-hair-damage) - K18, Olaplex, keratin compared - [Blowouts vs Iron Styling](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/blogs/beauty-blogs/are-blowouts-better-than-irons-in-braintree) - Lasting power compared - [Common Hair Problems](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/blogs/beauty-blogs/solving-your-worst-hair-problems-in-braintree) - Solutions for South Shore hair issues - [Flaky Scalp Causes](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/blogs/beauty-blogs/whats-causing-your-flaky-scalp-in-braintree) - Dandruff vs dry scalp guide - [Product Ingredient Education](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/blogs/beauty-blogs/whats-wrong-with-braintree-salon-product-ingredients) - What to avoid in hair products - [Scalp Skinification](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/blogs/beauty-blogs/scalp-detox-skinification-hair-growth) - Hair growth strategy - [Visual Harmony in Haircuts](https://kimberlymessinghairdesign.com/blogs/beauty-blogs/what-creates-visual-harmony-in-your-braintree-haircut) - Face-flattering cuts ## Booking and Contact - [Book Online](https://na2.meevo.com/CustomerPortal/onlinebooking?tenantId=501212&locationId=501582) - [Phone: 781-817-5077](tel:+17818175077) - [Email: hello@kimberlymessinghairdesign.com](mailto:hello@kimberlymessinghairdesign.com) - 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