I brought my daughter here, on a Groupon, and she received a terrific haircut with Lindsay. So that's the main reason for the high rating (which is ultimately what's important, right?). I should note that the Rain Salon is associated with the Chelsea Salon, in the same "Waterfall Building" on 2nd Avenue, at the entrance to Granville Island, under the Granville Bridge. Both salons share some (or all) of the same stylists, but the Chelsea is more geared toward quickie barbershop or clipper cuts, and the aesthetic is more industrial and concrete, and the site is smaller (so, more male clients usually come here), whereas the Rain salon is more feminine in ambiance and is more spacious and lighter. Unfortunately, although our Groupon specified the Rain salon, our stylist, Lindsay, was working out of the Chelsea that afternoon, so we went to the Chelsea. No biggie, but given the choice, it would've been nice to have been seen in the Rain. There's no dedicated parking, but we found metered street parking right away and the rates were surprisingly low (it was early in the evening on a weekday. Perhaps that made a difference?). One issue we had was with the scheduling: our appointment was scheduled for 6pm and we were there ten minutes early. And Lindsay was running late, as she was busy with another client. My kid was finally seen by 6:25-6:30. this might not be a big deal, but a half hour delay on a weeknight, which is a school night (and of course my kid had a TON of homework assigned that night, wouldn't you know it!). So that part wasn't great. But what WAS great was the haircut: my kid was thrilled with Lindsay's handiwork (and my kid balks at getting haircuts and is never happy with any cut or style, ever). I appreciated how Lindsay asked what my kid wanted, and how she spoke directly to my kid, getting to know what she likes and dislikes. And it all really came out GREAT. The Groupon was a terrific deal, and it came with a $20 gift card which we applied to some hair products here (they sell only Bumble & Bumble). They also have a very good referral program here, too (I forget the details but it entailed getting either $20 off or 20% off your services if you are referred by a client). I think this discount would offset the high price of services here (I think they're high, but in reality, they're probably simply competitive to all other better hair salons in the city). We were impressed with the cut and style, and Lindsay was great with my kid, so we'd return. read more

This salon is now also named The Chelsea (on 2nd and Fir, just around the corner from where Rain was). Victor is superb with colour and always keeps my blond hair looking natural and feeling healthy. High end Goldwell and Bumble and Bumble products. Highly recommend. If you looking for a budget salon, this is not the place. You pay for what you get, and that is excellence. read more

The first time I did a drastic cut was on my sweet 16th...getting ready to head out to see my friends, I didn't like the way my hair looked. so i grabbed a pair of scissors and started trimming..my long hair ended up being a cute short thing that ended below my ears-loved it! so i have been cutting my own hair..save maybe 3 or 4 times when i got it professionally done... i have now found my official hair stylist!! this little gem is hidden under the granville st bridge (beside a fantastic little japanese tea cafe!). I met up with Dylan and had such a fantastic talk with him first. I told him I have a very sweaty profession and have absolute zero tolerance for high maintenance do's. but at the same time-im sick of looking at my blah hair..i needed some life back! he washed my hair and delicately massaged my scalp and shoulders..then he started snipping...i have awesome layers that has given my real thick hair life i never knew it had! he somehow found the natural waves in my hair and made the cut to work with it..i have a completely different look without him even shortening the length! (because i grow my hair out every 2 years or so to donate to cancer) he showed me a very simple way to style it so i can keep the curls without being stuck in front of the mirror for 30 mins...and i have been complemented everywhere! even after a sweaty fitness class session! i LOVE it! Dylan is amazing..wish i could put him in my back pocket and take him everywhere i go...well, a girl can dream! read more

Rain Boutique & Salon - look at those perfect ringlets! thank you Dylan!!!!! xoxox - Hair Salons Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The worst hair salon ever. I got an appointment with Randall Oness and when I came to the salon , he told me that I do not have an appointment even though I got e-mail confirmation from the salon and he Said he would try to take me as soon as I told him that I have a groupon he Said he is the master Stylist here and his time is not worth for groupon clients . He charged 250 per hour. I was speechless and shocked what he Said and he Contiuned Saying my hair is a mess and only if I pay full Price he would do something but he does not promise how it will turn . I thought you were master in your job . I think master Stylist will trust their own work and their focus will not be only the money. They ruined my sunday and he did not even apologize. I was super dissapointted and left the salon with tears. I will not recommend him to anyone else . read more

I had an appointment with Dylan at 1:00 PM and was STILL LATE even though I remembered to look up the directions (and a map!) and I also forgot my groupons! Good thing I have a great sense of direction and found parking on Fir, where as google directions lied to me and told to me to turn at some whack street. Anyway, onto my experience, I was greeted by the receptionist very gleefully as I entered the store, pretty much gasping for air because I had sped walked all the way there. Dylan was also already at the counter so he greeted me enthusiastically and asked me to fill out a customer form while asking if I would like some coffee, tea, or water. After I finished filling out the sheet, he led me down a few steps and I entered the salon area. There is a station where you change into a black robe and they hang up your jacket which later gets covered by the cloak (I liked this because I knew that there was no way any hair was going to get onto my clothing). He also brought my purse to the dresser where I was having my haircut so that I could keep my eyes on it at all times. We then discussed what I wanted to be done, I simply told him that I just wanted a trim to get rid of the split ends however I am trying to grow out my hair (I know, it sounds insane because my hair is already 20 inches long) therefore I would like to keep the length. The process started with a oil scalp massage which felt really great and was then followed by a shampoo and conditioning. Then I was seated once again to begin the cutting. He used about three different products on my long hair, all were by Bumble & Bumble (which the salon sells exclusively). The styling was perfect, he showed me how to add some wave into my hair while blow drying it, just for some change since I did mention that I don't often use any heat appliances on my hair. The finished look was great, he used a straightener to make lovely curls which were very Victoria Secret model-esque and I was absolutely very impressed. I am generally a quiet and shy person so I didn't have much to say, however Dylan is great because he is very outgoing and a great stylist! I also used my indulgeliving groupon which was great otherwise I don't think I would be able to afford getting my hair cut here. They also have a boutique section at the front of the salon where they have clothes and jewelry (by local designers I believe) which are also cute and trendy. read more

Rain Boutique & Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Came here on a Groupon, and was happy with the results of my cut/color/partial highlights. (regular price of my service without the Groupon would have been about $220) Located quite close to Granville Island, which means free parking does not exist. There is a pay parking lot close by to the salon, and a bus stop mere minutes away as well, if you choose to take public transportation. The small salon is tucked away in a courtyard, but it is easily spotted due to signage. Not many salons I know of that offer you a beer or wine. I've also never been to a salon that had a stylist who offered me a tea and magazines and never followed through either... but she did a great job on my hair, so I'll let that slide. They are a Bumble and Bumble salon, and also note themselves to be eco friendly, although an ecofriendly salon that I went to opted to use reusable plant-based paper for highlighting instead of tin foil.... Happy with my new 'do, and the pricing seems fairly reasonable given its location and service. I'd consider coming back. read more

I called Sat at around 11:30 am to see if I could get an appointment the same day or the next for a cut and root touch up and they got me in at 12:30pm. That is, until I mentioned that I had a Groupon. Suddenly, they couldn't take me because weekends and Fridays were basically reserved for full-price customers and they weren't booking Groupon clients until end of the month. We attempted several weekday appointments unsuccessfully because guess what, the 4pm times that worked for me also work for everyone else who works a typical day. The only available weekday time was my next day off on Nov 9th and even as the receptionist was booking me in, she mentioned that she wasn't really supposed to do that as if she was doing me a favour. I canceled once I remembered that I have a long standing colour appointment on that day. What really bothered me is that they obviously had the time at 12:30 but decided to leave that slot open in case a full-price customer comes in within the hour. Also, they did not indicate any day restrictions in the fine print on the Groupon. I've had some pretty mediocre and bad experiences as a full-price customer (ie- Suki's, Toni & Guy) so this Groupon seemed like a good idea. At least, I wouldn't feel completely ripped off if the experience was bad. Little did I know that Groupon customers would be treated as second rate clients. It's a promo and an investment on their part to get new customers, right? If I get treated like this while making the appointment, what about when I am at the salon? Will I get second rate head massages and a half ass dye job because I did not pay the full price? It sounds silly but I don't want to take a chance with my hair. Good thing Groupon came through, again. read more

I don't know what's the big deal with this salon. The reviews on YELP looked promising, but perhaps I was expecting too much? I usually base my expectations based on the price and opinion of others, and unfortunately this place fell short. 1) I got a deal as a first time customer. When I first called they told me they had availability. Once I mentioned my voucher, they were suddenly VERY busy and full. Fine, they have to make room, but honestly the delivery made me feel less than welcome. 2) front reception was just as unwelcoming as the phone call. Very aloof and haughty. Honestly it seemed you had to come from a certain class and calibre to come here. When did certain businesses become so elite? I may have come here on a discount voucher, but I'm a VERY good tipper, and appreciative of good service, as I'm sure many are. My stylist actually was very energetic and nice, but beyond a good scalp massage (which you get standard at most salons these days which charge more than $30), I was not wowed. I got a really quick trim, and the stylist spent 40 min selling a Bumble and Bumble hair product, which I felt pressured to buy. I would barely come back here on a discount, let alone full priced. Too many great places in this city. I'm sorry. read more

Update: Rain has completely redeemed themselves. After I posted my initial review, they contacted me and offered a complimentary cut from another senior stylist. I booked with Anita and am thrilled with the result. Anita started off asking me about my hair and what I wanted out of the cut. She told me what she planned to do before doing it and explained why she was doing it. She asked me if it was okay to blow out my hair straight BEFORE she did it, which I appreciated. Anita isn't the most chatty hairdresser, which I am totally fine with. She was very thorough, precise and was focused on my hair! Not to say she wasn't friendly, she absolutely was! She was just concentrating on the task at hand and it shows! She didn't push any product on me and was the consummate professional. I am thrilled with my new cut and will DEFINITELY be going back to Rain to see Anita. :-) Thanks, Rain! You've gained back a customer! read more

I bought a junior haircut and blow - was very well worth the money. Amanda was a very sweet girl and she did a good job with my hair. She was not pushy selling product and was very good explaining the products she used on my hair. Reason for 3 stars was the one receptionist was down right miserable and rude. She looked like she was so angry and behaved that way too. Anyways this was a total turnoff before I got to my stylist. I was a first time client and the first impression of this angry woman was not a pleasant sight to see. Good on Amanda she made up for this buy giving me a great cut. read more

I guess I had better write a review about this place... because it would be a shame to NOT give it 5 stars. I can only vouch for one stylist that I've had, because I've been lucky enough to like the first one I tried. Her name is Simona, and hopefully after I write this, I'm still able to get an appointment with her in a reasonable amount of time :) Scalp massage, shampoo, more scalp massage, blowout, styling tips, and the best you'll look for the next few months. Capish? read more

I got my hair cut today by Dylan and I have to say I'm solidly content with this place. I put it this way because I'm not out of my mind thrilled with Rain, but Dylan really made my day. He was friendly but not pushy, he understood my hair type and gave me a fantastic.. and I mean FANTASTIC haircut. I thought the space was lovely but nothing outstanding. The rest of the staff seemed friendly but again, nothign outstanding (oh, the receptionist with the accent.. nice lady!). I like that it features fashions from local designers mostly so I have something to browse through while I wait to be taken in. I do like.. very much.. that the stylist washes my hair. I don't like to be tossed around between people. I want to be greeted by my stylist and have the entire experience with him/her. (this also saves me on tip money and makes me tip the stylist more) If anyone is looking for a highly competant stylist who is easy to be around (ie doesn't force the chit chat but can go with the flow) then Dylan is your man. I also really admired how he went about very studiously cutting my hair. He really looked like he was really into it and wanted to do the best job possible. We ended up having a really nice conversation and even though I paid more than I normally like to (~$70) I will happily go back. read more

I have managed salons and spas for about 12 years and know a fair bit about what makes a good salon/stylist. Rain is top of its game. I see Simona and she is hands down one of the best stylists out there. Not only is her colour technique amazing but her speed is unlike anyone else. My bleach and cut on average takes 3-3.5 hrs and yet Simona can get me in and out in under 2hrs. Simona's cuts are great and she takes extra care to style my hair just the way I like it. One of the things that makes Rain such a talent pool is that the stylists are always furthering their education. This means you can always trust that they will know exactly what is in style. Rain Hair salon, and especially Simona, is probably the best salon in Vancouver. read more

I've been in search of my go-to salon since I've moved here and I tried Rain out this weekend when I needed a new spring look. Cute salon - there's a section at the front with some clothing and accessories and they have the Bumble and Bumble line-up to choose from. Friendly girls at the desk although it can be awhile on the phone if you're making an appointment. It's a pretty small salon compared to most places, but it's a nice atmosphere. The stylists are really friendly and I went with Toni, a senior stylist who recently came to Vancouver. Great to work with and she made my Posh bob that I've had for the last couple of years into a funkier bob which I love! Great cut and out of there in an hour... perfect! Love my scalp massage too to start. Prices are comparable to the other high end places in town - $72/cut for mine this weekend. read more

Came here for a haircut and highlights. This place is quite chic and is at a convenient location. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable about their hair products. The girl who did my hair was experienced and i was happy with the results. Price is reasonable around the Kitsilano area. Street parking available. read more

Rain Boutique & Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Go see Jamie M. I've been looking for 2.5 years to find a good hairstylist in Vancouver and I finally found him! Great haircut. Finally a hairstylist who understands what I want, and can give me exactly that!!! Get your hair cut by Jamie, you won't regret it. Salon is in a good location, easy to get to with transit, and they use a lot of Bumble and Bumble products- which I love. read more

Located near the Waterfall building, Rain Boutique & Salon offers a variety of services. The storefront functions as a retail space with the focus being on local designers like Dace and Gentle Fawn. Delicate jewelry and unique accessories are also showcased there while the back serves as a salon. Considered to be at the forefront of style amongst savvy locals and globetrotters alike. read more

I went to rain because of a groupon offer and it's close to my home. Turned out the groupon had sold out but rain honoured it anyway. That was a nice thing for them to do. I had my hair done by Sonia. She's not unpleasant, but didn't seem warm and friendly like some of the others. My cut was okay. Not the same as my usual stylist but to be expected, i guess. She burnt my head with the hair dryer, which was not fun. The thing that most annoyed me was the constant explanation of products she was using for my hair and when and what for and always saying bumble and bumble, as if they are paid to push this line. I never really asked about the products. That should be an indicator that Im not interested in paying 50 bucks per tiny bottle of this and that bumble and bumble product. Even after my cut, at the front desk, she went through all the products with me and recommended a few that work together for best results. I said not right now but she still insisted in writing them down for me. Much too pushy. I know what I want and what I can afford and the staff should listen to and be able to read their customers a little better. read more

Notice to all who have Groupons or IndulgeLiving coupons for this place. This salon must have received a lot of visits from coupon-holders, because they are now screening their phone calls and giving backseat priority to those who are booking appointments with these coupons. I initially called to book a haircut and was told there were three available times on the day. When I mentioned it was my first time, she asked me how I had heard about the place, and I mentioned Groupon. She then put me on hold and another person came on the phone. This new person informed me that there were no available appointments (hmm, interesting how those three available times can be swallowed up in two seconds) and that I could call the morning of to see if there were any cancellations. I guess the obvious thing to do when calling for an appointment is to NOT MENTION that you have a Groupon or any kind of coupon. I'm actually quite disappointed in this abrupt service, given the reviews on Yelp. I only spent $29 on my Groupon, but I will likely post it on Craigslist b/c I don't want to give business to a place that treats people w/coupons like standby business. Sorry, Rain. Your loss. read more

I tried this salon because I'm poor so I'm living my life trough Groupon. Jaime was my junior stylist and she was nice and professional. They were also super understanding about my gluten allergy, and had no problem with me bringing my own hair products. I love my hair, and I guess that's what's important. A few people just told me today my hair looks really good so I'm happy. I'd go back here again. read more

It took me 3 years to find a good stylist here in Vancouver and boy - did I find her! Alicia H at Rain has been styling my hair (cut and various colours) for about a year now and I'm wondering how I ever got on without her! The staff are always friendly and more than helpful both on the phone and in person. Coffee, tea and beverages always offered immediately upon entering, and they've been courteous enough to call a head to let me know if Alicia is running late. Not to mention the stylists are constantly teaching and learning, and have a great knowledge of all the various Bumble & Bumble products they carry. I get great help, great styles and super positive people at Rain. Upscale work without feeling like you're in some stuck-up spa or salon. I'd HIGHLY recommend trying someone out at Rain! read more

This review is written by the wife :) I received a cut, shampoo, scalp massage and blow dry/styling from Lindsay after seeing this salon all the time on my walks to Granville Island. They are associated with The Chelsea Salon and Barbershop where my original appointment was, but they called me beforehand to note the change in location and are so close together it didn't really matter. Lindsay is fantastic! Very warm and personable, super easy to chat with. She is clearly passionate about what she does and is very good at it. She listened to what I wanted in a haircut but also explained (without being negative) why in her opinion a style may or may not work for my face shape and lifestyle. I also liked that she has been cutting hair for a while and is still dedicated to honing her craft by attending classes and getting extra certificates. I've received many compliments on my hair and didn't hesitate to let people know where I went! They have some sort of referral program where new clients and existing client can each get $20 off their service. read more

I don't recommend this salon at all. My "senior" stylist was 30 minutes late for the appointment, she forgot twice where I part my hair and almost cut it with the wrong parting which I caught on time, she proceeded to cut my hair where I specifically requested to keep length and added layers where they were not needed and thinned the ends out so much I now look worse than before getting my hair cut. My hair was straightened with a hot iron after which 3 different products were applied! I discovered why after washing them out at home....my hair had been badly burnt and damaged by the iron! I ended up cutting off the burnt hair myself at home! Please save yourself time, money, and energy and avoid going to this salon. There are much better ones out there that will offer a more professional and honest service. read more

I was very lucky to be a test client for the new amonia free hair color. It was luxurious, no burn no toxic smell pure enhancing. My stylish stylist Jordan has magic hands. The salon products not only smell incredible they left my hair scene ready. I walked out feeling like a movie star. The treatment I received from Jordan and Victor was barnone!! Ill be back when I need my next color. It covered my greys nicely and the color is one close to my natural. A color that inhances my natural features and leaves me looking my best..,,. read more

In the interest of not spending $250 at my usual salon I purchased a $95 groupon for the full highlights and cut. When I phoned and mentioned I had a groupon, it took weeks before I was to get in since I work office hours and couldn't come during the day. The salon itself is nice enough - nothing overly fancy. No snacks or fancy beverages, just water or coffee, and no neck, scalp or hand massages. My stylist was very friendly and professional and I felt very comfortable with him. I brought a photo of what I wanted my colour to be and after a consultation thought we were on the same page but looking back I should have known that he was planning on going in a more natural tone-on-tone direction than what I wanted. He showed me other pictures of alternative colouring techniques that I said I wasn't comfortable with but he assured me it would be very well blended and would not appear ombre. I paid an additional $35 up charge for foils on top of the $95 full highlight package ($130 + tip). Towards the end of the appointment product is pushed extremely hard. You feel more as though you are sitting through one of those obligatory time share sales sessions than relaxing and being pampered at the salon. Each product is described in detail and lined up in front of you with the labels showing. When your appointment is over you're taken to the counter to see all of the products used and are encouraged to purchase them. I absolutely hate pushy sales and would consider not returning to Rain for this reason alone. The cut is great but when I got home and later saw the colour in different lighting I knew it was too dark and tone-on-tone and I was very unhappy. I emailed the salon to see if we could negotiate additional highlights to fix it but have not heard back from them. Depressed as hell with the darker colour and ombre-looking ends in the back, I have made an appointment at my other salon to have additional highlights added. So much for my great money saving idea- I should have gone to Sutro and shelled out the $250 3 weeks ago and saved myself the time and stress. read more

I am writing this review on behalf of my wife. Megan was her stylist. She flat ironed her hair, as a result she lost all her shiny healthy hair. Apparently, she use iron on still wet hair. read more

The issue there is not the salon, but the hairdresser, Randal Oness. He's super rude and can not even manage how to schedule his own clients..and no, you would not even hear him apologizing for that! I'm not sure why they have deals on Groupon while he's so against it and literally gets offended when you say you have a Groupon deal! He'd say to your face that he doesn't have time for Groupon clients and send you home! I just found that behaviour super disrespectful and would never suggest anyone to go to this salon! read more

I'm a really difficult customer when it comes to my hair, but Rain did not let me down. I've only been here once, but given that I'm so hard to please, I think 5 stars are well deserved. I was really apprehensive about going to a new salon, but being a broke college student is not really conducive to regular haircuts, so I grabbed the opportunity to get my hair done on the cheap when a social shopping opportunity popped up at Rain. I booked an appointment with Chelsea, and was doubly apprehensive when I didn't see any feedback for her in any of the previous reviews. She was great! She balanced my need for something new with my desire to stay with something safe (upcoming grad photos) - it sounds difficult to achieve, but she did it. Scalp massage was heavenly, and I felt well-taken care of the whole time. Chelsea was friendly and professional without being overwhelmingly chatty like some stylists can be. Staff were very nice, and they plied me with all kinds of coupons and referral cards upon completion. Free bang trims, and complimentary beverages...including beer and wine! I didn't indulge, but the option was there. But the best part is, my hair feels and looks great! read more

i've been going to rain for about a year now. i'd say they are a great salon. they always do a fantastic job on my ugly head and all of their staff are really friendly. it's a bit pricy for a men's cut but you definitely get what you pay for. they do a great job and put a lot of time into your hair. my only beef with rain is that they push products on you a little hard. i'm a pretty no-fuss hair person and i'm never going to spend $30 on a styling product, nevertheless, i get the product pitch every time. but such is the salon business. i'd recommend this place to anyone. read more

I've been to Rain Salon about four times over the last 3 1/2 years, always always excellent cut and colour - fabulous colour and highlights!! And always left the salon with a nice style! The service is always excellent, never had any issues. The only issue is the price - I find them way too expensive. I was at the salon recently for just a colour and partial highlights, no cut, and just a blowdry out at the end - I paid $190.00, crazy crazy price! And that was with a junior stylist. Because of this price I definitely cannot use this salon as my regular place :(. I thought I would continue to go just once a year for a treat to myself but paying that much for just colour and highlights (and of course more with tax and tip) is something I just cannot continue to do.... read more

Randall Oness was the worst hair stylist with an over inflated sense of self. He doesn't listen, and refuses to follow directions on how I wanted my hair. I know my hair best! I ended up with hair 3 inches shorter than I instructed because he kept correcting his mistakes to get the right length on both sides. He also couldn't get the colour I wanted because he didn't have the time. He also admits to not know how to do bohemian waves or any type of curls but he claims to be a "master stylist" and "educator". He may have over 30 years of experience, but his techniques are still stuck in the 1980s. read more

I am not monogamous when it comes to my hair stylist. So, when my friend recommended Rain I decided to try it out. I had a great experience at this salon. Excellent customer service, friendly, and they know what they are doing. I had my hair cut and highlighted by Dylan, and he did an excellent job. I also enjoyed the atmosphere and the music selection (it's always important to have good music when you are sitting around with foil on your head). And I was pleasantly surprised at the price. Compared to some of the other higher-end salons I have visited in Vancouver, my bill was very reasonable. read more

Manager is smarmy, my stylist worked here for a long time and he jerked her around. After she no longer worked here he tried to poach me as a customer saying he would give me a free wash and blow dry. I'm a dude what do i care about a blow dry? whatever rain salon you lost me. read more

I fully agree with BR G's review. I had been a client for less than a year, and stopped going bc frankly it just wasn't worth the price. If I had felt that it was worth it I would've kept going no matter what the price was, but no... Customer service- Like BR G, I was almost always (there is one nice girl who works at the front desk) met with haughty people on the phone and at the front desk. They usually sound impatient and bored. Everytime I went, I would spent more than $150, and I didn't like how I had to be treated like that when I was spending that kind of money. I did notice that when I guess more frequent? or familiar customers came in they would suddenly be really nice, and I'm guessing that's what most of the other reviewers are since I've seen some of them talking to Rain ppl on fb, twitter, etc. Hair- I've had one meh "haircut" (more like a trim) from them. The hair stylist made it sound like first-time clients get a discount on a haircut and gave me an unnoticeable trim, so I wasn't impressed. When I'd get my hair coloured, the first week, I'd literally have grey hair due to their using too strong of a toner or something, then a "good" blonde colour that would last around 2-3 weeks tops, and that's with using their Bb line colour-depositing shampoo&conditioner, not washing too often, etc. So again, not very impressive. Also, during my long hours there, I've seen almost every stylist at work and well I wasn't impressed with the results of some, considering how much they charge. Stylists-They were all very nice, but looked under pressure to sell Bb products, which was unfortunate bc some of them almost looked uncomfortable pushing products, but such is the salon business and I bought around 5 or so just bc I went often and felt bad that they had to sell all the time. All in all, if this place were to charge around 20-30% less, I would go again, and recommend to other people, because that's around how much I think their results are worth, but I just didn't feel like they were worth my hard earned money. read more

I have had Erin cut my hair at all the salons she has been with over the last 10 years. When she moved to Rain I moved with her, she does exactly what I want and the surroundings at Rain make the experience very pleasant. A beer at the end of a long day goes down well while having your hair cut. I would recommend Erin at Rain to anyone male or female looking for a stylist to give you the cut you want. read more

Wow!! Fantastic salon! I was one of the many to buy the groupon for a $29 haircut and I heard all about this wonderful place before buying... Everyone told me to book with Victor, so I did... I had my scalp massaged (and nearly fell asleep) then my hair washed (which was also another massage which almost put me to sleep again) then finally I was with Victor for the fabulous hair cut. He spent so much time with me, making my hair feel and look so healthy and shiny. After my service, I walked out with a bunch of Bumble and Bumble products (which are AWESOME!!!) I can't wait to book again for some colour this time! read more

I have been going to Rain Boutique for a few years now, first to another stylist, who moved, but for the past year to Victor. He is fabulous and personable and hey..they serve wine and beer, oh and of course coffee and tea! You get a lovely rosemary/mint oil scalp massage to start, then your cut and style. The whole team is wonderful, helpful and friendly, all accomplished by the management who runs on a positive philosophy and you can really tell by the atmosphere. It's always a pleasure going there, and I constantly have people having me ask where I get my hair cut. Kudos to Victor, and the team. read more

the hair service was great, from what I remember. I went there 2-3 years ago. Problem is, they started sending me spam. I've tried to unsubscribe a number of times but they just keep coming. Don't give them your email address unless you're ready to get their emails for life. read more

I am new to Vancouver and was looking for a new stylist. After I already booked my appointment, I found the groupon so I bought it. YAY for me, right?! um....not exactly. I had the same experience as others with a Groupon, once mentioning my voucher, my current appointment got cancelled due to a "scheduling conflict" and had to rebook 2 other times because of a FULL schedule, but I had a friend get in after that without one, really made me feel not welcomed. I was already going to this salon as a new customer the groupon was just a bonus, not really sure why they even advertise on groupon because they do treat you differently once you mention it and I thought the whole point of groupon is to get new customers and KEEP THEM?! not with this salon! My stylists was Sonia, and to be honest it was a bit awkward. She didn't talk at all, the entire time (3hrs). Maybe she was having a bad day (?) but it was pretty uncomfortable. I had a cut and color and my groupon basically didn't cover anything. Everything was an add-on: $ for extra foils exceeding 20 foils (which will basically cover the top portion of your crown area), extra $ for light color, extra $ for a toner so my highlights wouldn't be brassy, extra $ for conditioner.... MAN, they allllll add up! The groupon doesn't cover anything really! I ended up spending an extra $125 WITH the purchase of my groupon, so close to $300! On top of all of it, I really didn't like my hair, the color wasn't close to what I asked for (+had pictures) and the cut was a trim. I was upset but just wanted to get out of there. Definitely not worth the $$$. read more

Rain gets a 5 because they have Katie-Rose! A new grad, Katie is awesome, energetic, fun & all-round radical. Love the scalp massage and conversation, she gets my reccomendation every time! I also love the B&B products, and the atmosphere is terrific. read more