I'm from Toronto and being in a new city trying to find not a good but a great salon was worrisome,…read moreI'm very fussy when it comes to my hair. I needed a full head of blonde highlights. I asked a friend who asked their friend who is from Calgary where to go. She highly recommend Shag and to ask for Niki. Only learning during my appointment the friend just started going there herself. As long as I'm in Calgary I will always go to this salon, the search has ended. I feel so lucky that I had the opportunity to experience this salon and meet Niki. The atmosphere ( chic, positive, upbeat vibe), the customer service, the products, the prices but most important the manner and ability Niki applies her technical ability is top notch. She explained in detail how she was going to process my hair and showed me different pictures of blondes, making sure I felt confident and understood the color I decided on. The outcome was bang on! My hair looks great, I feel great. Life is great!

Tease me, twirl me, and just SHAG ME!!! Yes I've started a…read morenew love affair and Shag has gotten me all hot in the head. Well hair. This posh lil spot is absolutely dynamite. Parking is available to the side of the building and back, few spots in the front but I believe those are for expecting mothers. They offer a bevvie at the door, and smiles galore. Ever had long hour hair appointments where you find yourself staring into void space and dozing off? Shag is upbeat, the atmosphere is sleek with lots of eye candy, art on the walls and good beats. Magazines galore and WIFI to boot! There's also a communal table in the center of the work area which is great for socializing, and not having to be confined to your chair. I love it! More importantly is the craft that's going on in this busy hive. I have dark hard-to-dye hair, and if you have dark hair, you'll know where I'm coming from. Keeping a lighter shade of hair is an absolute nightmare, having to lift the roots and then color, and then match up the two over laps. I came in to have my roots colored, and expecting to have over dyed ends AGAIN, I was pleasantly surprised that I didn't need the rest of my hair dyed. Karissa is a master of her craft, and checked on me very frequently just to get the color right. I haven't gotten a cut yet, but that'll be my anticipated visit. The color set me back $60 and came with conditioning and style - just right as I was heading out that night. Reasonable, and moreso because I was so delighted with how well it turned out. Definately making this my go to salon, and recommending this place. You shag, I shag, we all should shag!

First I was amazed I was able to get in same day. And I want bold new color. Ying took care of me…read moreand made it so much better and healthier than I expected! I highly recommend this great little salon if u want to look your best I'm def a new regular

To all you lovely clients, I would like to inform that About U Salon & Spa is under new management…read more All new staff from the hairdresser to the aesthetics all NEW. The Salon is FULLY renovated, you get the highest quality of products and services here. All Gel products are made in CANADA. When you request a service someone will get back to you on the same day. Book your appointment today!!!

The great thing about Riverpark Beauty is that it really is a family hair salon. They've got great…read moreprices, a fun interior design, and really nice people. I was surprised when I found this place. Thinking about its location and exterior, I would imagine it to be a somewhat low-quality salon. But, thinking like that, I would be wrong. This place is actually quite eye-catching on the inside and very welcoming. They have a clean environment to work in, which provides me with comfort. The staff are definitely among the nicest stylists I've met. They can tolerate children in their chairs, which is more than I can say for other places. They have a way of talking to anyone and making them feel very welcome and at home. Since it is classified as a 'family' salon, the prices are actually cheaper than other places. I don't feel like I'm blowing my whole paycheque on a hairdo, which is definitely a nice thing. Riverpark Beauty, here I come!

With a move from Edmonton to Calgary, I was left worried about finding a salon that compared to…read morewhere I went in Edm. The first while I had a lot of issues and ended up actually driving to Edm every few months - to see family - as well as get my hair cut. We recently moved to the Marda Loop area and I came across this little gem of a salon. I had a good feeling, so I took a risk and made an appointment. I am not regretting my decision. Very friendly people, comfortable and cozy. It was like waking into a beauty salon where everyone knew me - yet it was my first time. I walked out feeling the best I had in a long time. I highly recommend Riverpark.

I don't normally do the whole "spa thing", but when I noticed the day spa at my hair dresser's was…read morehaving a deal on facials, I thought I would give it a try. It was awesome. Granted, I have nothing to compare it to, but I did bring with me a seasoned "spa pro", and she also said CaVaBien was fantastic. Very classy spa, with a fireplace and cozy seating. The changeroom was very clean, warm, and the sauna is a nice touch. I loved the smell of the products that were used on my face, and that's rare cuz I hate most scented stuff. I came out of there feeling refreshed and looking at least 5 years younger! P.S. - since I can only leave one review for each place, a quick shout-out to the girls who have done my hair over the years at CaVaBien! Best salon in town!

The customer service here is outstanding. I would describe it as attentive with care…read more I've only had spa services and they are truly the best providers I've ever been to. I'm very new customer and I will be back for more!

Finally, found a hair salon that is old school and professional…read more Old school in that they have a strong foundation of experience and creative intuition, not a generic cut and color. Jade, dissected my hair and accessed each area with a different cut, and then visualizing how the end product would look. I know an expert when I see one, she is the real thing. Will trust her with my hair from now on. The happiest in many years.

The salon is modern and clean. Access was excellent. My stylist was Jade and this was the best cut…read moreI've had in years. I have thick fine hair and she cut it beautifully. Jade is obviously very skilled and it shows! even though I will have to travel from BC I will definitely make the trip again when I need a cut.

From the moment you walk into Red Bloom, you feel like you're in your happy sanctuary! All the…read morefront desk staff will greet you and ask if you would like some tea. Very warm environment. I appreciate that they remember my dogs name (noodles) even after bringing him in once! He's like my child so that added attention means a lot to me and makes me feel welcomed. They added a new service where you fill out a page that asks whether you feel like chatting with your stylist or whether you want to take the time to zone out. Also which additional treatment you'd like to include in your visit (you get to choose from some relaxing options like a hand massage, scalp massage, etc.). It feels like you're in a luxurious spa! My stylist is Annah who is an absolute doll and one of the best stylist I've ever had, hands down! She's incredibly talented and one of the senior stylist in the salon (so well deserved)! During every appointment, she'll sit down with you and do a little diagnostic of your hair -- asking if you'd like to change the look, keep the same style, add a little pizzaz, etc. I'm the kind of person that can't put to words the look I'm aiming for by Annah knows EXACTLY what I want, EVERY SINGLE TIME. I told her the other day I wanted to look sexy, Victoria Secretish, long layers by with a little bit of spice and she did just that! She's so knowledgeable in letting you know what hair style will work best with the shape of your face and lifestyle. Annah is warm, friendly, and really cares about making you feel comfortable. Her passion for hair shows through like a bright sparkly star in the sky which is a privilege to experience. She's always actively learning different techniques as a stylist and color expert which is one of the many reasons why I trust her in anything she recommends. She's also an AMAZING teacher and will answer any of your hair questions during your appointment like how to curl your hair using a flat iron. Once I asked her "how can I style my hair without using heat?" and BOOM she taught me a trick on how to curl my hair without curlers that rocked my world! WOOT!!! She's awesome! If you're looking for your new home to make your hair look fabulous, hands down this is the place to be! 5 star service, 5 star cuts/color, 5 start hair stylist. Thank you Annah for being so gracious, caring, and accommodating in every way!!!

I'm really happy I found this place - I go their East Village location but I think all their…read morelocations offer the same services. Great atmosphere, really nice stuff, they always listen to your preferences and offer goof advice and I'm always content with the results. After I moved to Calgary, I tried lots of places but this the one that I settled for and would never change.

WHO KNEW A LITTLE BANG SWITCH-UP COULD CHANGE MY DATING LIFE?!…read more Tivona was on holidays this weekend (lucky her!), so I booked a blowout with Sarah instead, and we tried something a little different with my bangs. I LOVED them. I left the salon feeling so beautiful, walked around the corner to head home, and a man literally got out of a van, started chatting with me, asked for my number... AND NOW WE HAVE A DATE NEXT WEEK?! Mind you, I was wearing sweatpants and a giant hoodie. No fancy outfit, no getting dolled up... just me and my new bangs apparently out here attracting men. Sarah, thank you for making me feel so beautiful and for accidentally giving me a whole new life experience I've never had before. You switched up my bangs, sent me off feeling myself, and LOOK WHAT HAPPENED! I absolutely adore my girl Tivona, but Sarah, you're officially my girl too! I feel so lucky to have TWO amazing stylists helping me reach my hair goals. Moral of the story: never underestimate the power of a good blowout, a little bang switch-up, and feeling yourself on the walk home.

I had my hair cut and coloured by Tha and by far, she's best hair professional I've ever…read moreencountered. So happy with my results! Thank you!

If you've curly hair, straight away go to Kimberly at Hedkandi 8th Street. I found Kimberly…read morethrough Instagram and have been followed her for few months to get a feel of her style and I was impressed. The variety of clients and styling she does is amazing. I decided to try her out for my haircut this summer. I had a slight idea of what I wanted and she asked me the right questions to get further understanding of my needs. She is so friendly and the entire experience was so relaxing. With curly hair, you really need a stylist who can educate you on how your curls behave and what cut will enhance the volume or reduce it, how to style them at home , etc. Kim educated me on all of that and recommended some great products to try. That's it! After that awesome experience I decided to trust her for coloring my virgin hair!!! It was a huge step for me, and yesterday after spending 3 hours cutting and coloring my hair, I can say hands down this has been the best my hair has looked in years! She walked me through the pricing, the process of painting my virgin hair, what kind of placement and tone we could achieve etc. She had asked me to create a pinterest board at the time when I booked my appointment, so I had been saving all the looks I liked. That helped her a lot in knowing exactly what I wanted. I love love my new hair painting and fresh cut. Kim and Kenzie (her assistant) made sure I was comfortable with the process and answered any silly questions I had. I was super nervous but these girls made sure I was aware of everything happening. I love this team, they are well-coordinated. Everyone at Hedkandi has always been so nice and amazing! Hands down the best place to go with your curly hair.

The worst experience I've seen, zero knowledge or understanding of Black hair…read more Stay away if you have thick and curly hair paid for highlights and left with none Very disappointing