Absolutely great cut and styling. Hated to wash it. Bernadette is amazing! I was tired of coming…read morehome to look with chagrin what the wind had done to me. This climate is dictating the length of my hair...short from now on.

I look forward to my hair appts. at Linmac Hair Design, which occur every six weeks. You feel…read morewelcome when you arrive at the shop, they offer to take your coat which is hung in a closet. The salon is immaculate with colourful shelved displays of shampoos, etc.. My hairdresser Deb, always with a smile and wave, asks if there is anything special I want done other than the usual. She is the loveliest person, efficient and really cares about her clients. We have great conversations. I have faith in her suggestions and have said many times, I wish my sister in Nepean, On had a hairdresser like her. I get a sniff of approval from my cat when I get home. The products used smell heavenly, Love my salon visits with Deb. Again, I always look forward to my appts., makes my day. Thank you.

I have been going to this barber shop for over twenty years, both previous and current locations…read more Always got a great haircut and love the straight razor neckline trim. They also would trim my mustache and beard, when I had them, at no extra cost. The best bang for your buck here. The ladies their are wonderful people to chat with and as you would expect is a typical barber shop atmosphere. Even when I worked away from home out west, on rotation, I would always come back here for my haircut.

Barber shop... old school. I love getting my dew chewed here. $13 bucks get you a men's cut…read morecomplete with a neckline shave with a real strait razor. The girls are efficient and friendly. It's first come first serve, so on a busy day you might have a 1/2 hour wait. Usually I only have to wait 5-10 minutes if there is anyone in front of me. The decor is a bit dated and worn, but I don't go here to look at the walls, I'm a come in, get a cut and get out kinda guy. Don't expect a salon, it's a barber. It's also cash only, so hit the bank machine on your way.

Creative Cuts is known for good hair services and great value. Specializing in hair and aesthetics,…read moreit's a great place to go for a trim or a new do, especially for people working off a budget. Aimee is the name of my hairstylist, and I've got to tell you, she's one of the best that I've ever had. She's young and energetic and has been cutting hair for several years. She even did my hair for my own wedding. She's so good that my entire family goes to see her. So, if you're in the Dartmouth area, be sure to check out Aimee and the salon. There's also a men's barber shop attached "Cole Harbour Barber" - for the guys who prefer the more old-fashioned shops.

I've been going here for almost 10 years and i love it. I…read moredrive almost 30 minutes just to this salon because of my hair dresser. Its clean, friendly and very comfortable. This is the best hair salon for sure!

New to town? The worst thing is having to find someone new to do your hair! This week, the clouds…read moreparted and the heavens shone down and I heard angels sing .....ha-lay-u-yah....finally found my place! Normally, you may steer clear of a 'chain' salon. This experience was completely different. The stylists here are career professionals, some have been at this location for years, so it's not a stepping stone. The salon itself is very clean, they have - get this- FRESHLY BREWED COFFEE AND REAL CREAM! That's almost worth the price of admission. Most importantly, I was given a thorough consultation, expert colour and cut, friendly, efficient and welcoming service at not an outrageous price. Their price list is clear, they have a loyalty card and lots of coupons and discounts. My only, only, thing is that Redken products are old-school, and, owned by L'Oreal, they still test on animals. I hope they re-think that, or at least offer some organic options.

Based on the previous review and because I am new to the area myself, I decided to give this place…read morea try. What a huge mistake. While I do have short hair, my style is not a complicated one. A pixie with bangs. I asked for basically a trim. As you can probably guess, what I got was far from what I asked for. My hair now resembles a (badly done) mans haircut. I cannot pull it off, it does not fit my face shape. And I'll have to wait for it to grow out before I can even get it fixed. Will never ever come back here again.

My experience was amazing Ting is awesome and I always leave very happy. Unfortunately this time…read moreI was trying to pay for my haircut and have a quick conversation with Ting and the phone rang. Ting politely asked Jessica to answer the phone as she was not with anyone at the time and her response was you can answer the phone. Very rude to myself and especially Ting, perhaps a refresher in polite manners could be in Jessica's future. Ting gets the 5 stars Jessica gets one star.

Sam is an expert in Dutch braids. My hair is very fine and straight. Sam managed to keep my hair…read morein braids for almost 2 weeks and it transition to a pleasant kinky style when I loosened the braids. Keep up the great work Sam!

While it's not hard to find a salon around town, it's a different story when it comes to finding a…read moregood one. Illusions is not some high-end super sleek, ultra-modern, very expensive chain salon. It's a smaller space with only a few stylists and one esthetician. If you're looking for a more personable experience where you don't have to talk over a dozen hair dryers and tons of chatty women, this is a good spot. The small staff is very friendly, and the atmosphere is very warm. Belinda, their current esthetician, is very nice and friendly. While her work space is on the small side, she still makes it an inviting one. Her skills are very good and she strives for an ouch-free experience. It's a nice spot out in Cole Harbour, and a nice alternative to the chain salons.

The folks at this Kara's location are great! I've only taken advantage of the hair services but…read morethere are other services available as well. As I'm a little scattered, I really appreciate that they can usually fit you in on the same day. The stylists are always very friendly and knowledgeable. I like how professional but relaxed everyone is at this location. Appointments are quick, the cuts are always great and the prices are reasonable.

I was a frequent client at Karas, both their portland and cole harbour locations. One day I was…read morewaiting for my nail appointment at the portland street location when a loud vulgar argument broke out between two stylists while they had clients in their chairs (who seemed very uncomfortable and quiet with what was happening). I then watched as the supervisor of the salon, who I believe his name was Ed or Eddy something along those lines, yell at the receptionist over the phone until she was almost in tears. I stopped going after watching this encounter and how poorly staff treat each other and how poorly management takes out his anger on reception staff. I would go ANYWHERE ELSE for any services they provide. Poor management will be the downfall of this business

I have yet to find a spa that offers the same wide range of services. The staff are beyond…read morefriendly, and have created an environment that encourages you to stay and enjoy yourself. Offering small things like desserts, tea and a many samples of their products. I will never be able to visit another spa again. Did I mention they are also dog friendly?

Edit: The main manager called and had me and my daughter back in. Senior technicians redid our…read morenails and everyone was very nice. Gave us gift bags! They look Great now!!

Cassia is unprofessional and not exactly the yoga instructing zen creature described in her…read moreprofile. As a client, she gave me the bums rush on more than one occasion when a more favored client arrived. Would not recommend salon or stylist. Spend your money elsewhere. We all know it costs way too much.

From the owner: At The Hills in Dartmouth we want you to feel comfortable and well looked after. All of our…read morestylists have a minimum of 5 years experience in cutting, colouring, and styling. We continue to train and upgrade our skills to stay on top of current trends. Hair and makeup is our passion! We take pride in our esthetics too with over a decade of experience on staff, from facials, manicure /pedicures to waxing. Everyone at Bowtique truly cherishes this fun, friendly and relaxed atmosphere and we want you to embrace it too. Our home is your home. We can help you find your happy at our hair, makeup & esthetics Bowtique!