Meet the Team at Salon 1827
Welcome to Salon 1827, an award-winning hair salon in Salem, NH, specializing in luxury hair extensions, dimensional color, blonding services, curly hair, precision haircuts, and customized hair loss solutions. Conveniently located near the Massachusetts border and just a short drive from Boston, Salon 1827 has become a trusted destination for clients throughout Southern New Hampshire and the Greater Boston area seeking exceptional hair services and personalized care.
Since opening in 2017, Salon 1827 has built a reputation for delivering beautiful, customized results through advanced education, attention to detail, and a commitment to creating an elevated salon experience. Whether you're looking for seamless hair extensions, lived-in color, a curly hair specialist, a keratin treatment, or a complete transformation, our team is dedicated to helping you achieve healthy, beautiful hair that fits your lifestyle.
Our salon is home to a talented team of experienced hairstylists, color specialists, extension artists, and beauty professionals who share a passion for continued education and exceptional guest care. From luxury hand-tied extensions and keratin bond extensions to balayage, highlights, gray blending, bridal styling, and customized color services, we take a personalized approach to every appointment.
At Salon 1827, we believe great hair is never one-size-fits-all. Every service begins with understanding your goals, lifestyle, hair history, and maintenance preferences so we can create a customized plan designed specifically for you. Our team is committed to helping you not only achieve your dream hair but maintain it through ongoing support, education, and a long-term beauty strategy tailored to your needs.
What truly sets Salon 1827 apart is our dedication to building lasting relationships with our guests. We take pride in creating an environment where you feel heard, valued, and cared for from the moment you walk through our doors. Whether you're visiting us for hair extensions in Salem, NH, a color transformation, a curly haircut, or routine maintenance, you'll receive the personalized attention and expertise you deserve.
Experience why Salon 1827 was voted Best Hair Salon by Windham & Salem Magazine and why clients travel from across New Hampshire and Massachusetts for our signature approach to hair.
We look forward to welcoming you and helping you discover your most confident, beautiful hair.
Lesley D. Flanagan
Artistic Director, Master Extensionist & Owner
Hello, beautiful. I'm Lesley Flanagan, Artistic Director, Master Extensionist, and founder of Salon 1827.
For more than 20 years, I've dedicated my career to helping women feel confident, polished, and effortlessly themselves through customized hair color, luxury hair extensions, and personalized hair solutions. My specialty lies in creating beautiful, believable results that enhance your natural beauty rather than compete with it.
My passion for hair extensions is deeply personal. After experiencing hair thinning myself, I discovered firsthand how transformative the right solution can be. Extensions are about so much more than adding hair. They can restore confidence, create freedom, and help a woman reconnect with the version of herself she wants to see in the mirror.
What sets my approach apart is that I don't believe in one-size-fits-all beauty. With extensive education across multiple extension methods, every recommendation is customized around your hair, lifestyle, maintenance preferences, and long-term goals. Whether you're seeking added fullness, length, a solution for fine or thinning hair, or a complete transformation, the process begins with understanding what will make you feel your absolute best.
Beyond the salon, you'll usually find me with a book in hand, listening to a podcast, exploring fashion, or enjoying a quiet cup of coffee. A summer spent in Paris deepened my appreciation for craftsmanship, timeless beauty, and the art of creating experiences that feel both elevated and intentional. Those influences continue to inspire how I approach both hair and hospitality at Salon 1827.
When I'm not behind the chair, I'm spending time with my two daughters and our rescue pups, Roxy and Hank, who keep life wonderfully busy and endlessly entertaining.
I believe beautiful hair should feel effortless, personal, and uniquely yours. It would be my privilege to help you create a look that reflects the woman you are and supports the life you live.
Lesley is currently accepting new clients for hair extensions, hair replacement, and fine hair solutions.
To begin your consultation, please visit our Hair Extensions page and complete the inquiry form.
Rachel Berson
Master Barber, Hair Extension, and Vivid Specialist.
Hey there, good looking! My name is Rachel. My passion lies in vivid coloring, and I’m a residential barber! I’m always looking for clients who like to live on the wild side but also enjoy being in bed by 10 pm. Whether you’re looking for brightly colored hair, a wash, and style, or a nice clipper cut, I’m here to help you achieve your hair goals! All are welcome in my chair!
My goals as a stylist are fairly simple. I strive to keep my guests happy, their hair healthy, and a smile across their faces! I’m all too familiar with getting a service that you weren’t happy with; it’s part of what drove me into this business in the first place. Communication is absolutely key in this process. I will always do my best to make clear expectations for my clients, and I will ask the same in return. Communication is a two-way street, after all.
If I’m not elbow-deep in hair, on my days off, you will probably find me caring for the many animals I have at home. I’m also a “frequent flyer” at the local park to spend time with my niece. I also enjoy a good board game—Carcassonne is probably my all-time favorite! I enjoy musical theater, reading, Marvel movies, and baking—not all at the same time, as impressive as that would be.
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