I absolutely love Sally Beauty Supplies. Where to start, the prices are cheap, and if you watch…read moreenough YouTube videos you'll just start doing your hair yourself. LOL The staff are also amazing in their knowledge with color , toners and everything in the store. I think this used to be a store just for hair professionals but it's open to the public now. I'm constantly experimenting with my hair and thanks to Sally Beauty I can do it without breaking the bank

From the owner: Sally Beauty at 1091 St. Laurent in Ottawa, ON is your go-to for thousands of salon quality…read moreproducts at budget friendly prices, including the best in hair care, hair color, accessories, styling tools, cosmetics, nail care, and salon equipment. You'll have everything you need to inspire pro results at home. With nearly 3,000 stores across the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Canada, we carry top brands like Clairol, L'Oréal, Wella, and Chi. Need help with hair color? Our free Licensed Colorist OnDemand service connects you with expert colorists for personalized product recommendations and easy to follow guidance. All products are backed by our Love It or Return It Guarantee. Unleash your PROtential, only at Sally!

A wholesale/retail store, it can be hard to spot, as evidence by my driving by 3 times before I…read morefound it. The first time I discovered the store, was in search of a professional grade flat iron for my wife's curly hair. It was recommended by one of the local hair salons. My wife was very pleased with the product. Word of warning, it being professional grade, it wasn't cheap. The store is nothing like a hair salon, more like a wholesale operation, which the products stacked upon themselves on shelves. To give you an idea though, there might have been 50 options for flat irons. The hair clippers caught my attention though, as the prices seemed very reasonable for what barbers/stylists use: $100-$130 range. They have a decent sized selection of barber shop products as well. Check out the website, and give them a call if there is something specific you are looking for. They have been in business for over 25 years - they must be keeping their clientele busy.

From the owner: Keep your clients satisfied and make your life easier with innovative salon and spa products from…read moreBytown Beauty Supply in Ottawa. For over 25 years we've supplied eastern Ontario with a vast array of hair and nail care products. From hair dryers to clippers and even salon furniture, we have it all. Bytown Beauty Supply offers special deals throughout the year, usually on a bi-monthly basis. Please check with us often to enjoy extra savings!

I'm thrilled that Sephora opened a location in Orleans where my parents live. It's much less busy…read morethat the one in Bayshore Mall or at the Rideau Centre. This location is similar to the others except it's a free-standing store in a plaza, while the other 2 aforementioned locations are inside enclosed shopping malls. Staff are friendly. I love shopping the miniatures section. They are good for travel or for trying out a product before committing to the full-sized. Prices are high but once in a while they do have sales. Lots of free parking in the plaza.

This is a new Sephora location located off Innes Road, it's conveniently located around a strip…read moremall and has plenty of parking. I've been here a few times and I find not only the location extremely convenient because it's got easy parking but the staff at this location is a lot nicer than the other Sephora locations. The staff here is a lot more friendly and willing to help. The only downside about this location is it is quite small so the amount of stock isn't too much however you can also order online and just pick it up at this location to.

I was there today buying a wig for an acting gig, found a good one on sale, human hair, excellent…read moreprice. And the staff were very friendly and helpful. I almost never leave reviews but had to this time, highly recommend.

The owner standing at the front seemed nice. He apologized that I had to wait for help. When I got…read morehelp she was not much help at all. She didn't know where anything was, didn't know prices, kept going to the front to ask for more help and was super short with me. When I said I was looking for clip in extensions she pointed me in the area and walked away and when I asked for help with colour match she gave me hair a weird look and was like "um it's a bunch of different colours" .. she didn't make me feel very comfortable. I ended up buying extension because I need them, as I had a hair accident but after purchasing them I felt defeated giving them my money. I will not be going back there again.

10/10 A young lady named "Patty" completely helped, going WAY above and beyond, to find the correct…read moreskin tone and undertones for concealer and then took skin pictures and uploaded it to my profile so I can look at my profile anytime I want and buy the right product!!!! We were buying 1 item. This was a small sale and she treated us like we bought the entire store! We felt like royalty!!! She should be employee of the month!!! 5 stars Patty!

STAFF PRIORITIZES UPSELLING OVER ACTUAL SKINCARE NEEDS…read more I had a very disappointing experience. The staff pressured me into buying a product I did not want, ignoring my request for retinoids. Even after I expressed discomfort with the brand, they kept pushing for that one single new product that had nothing to do with treating melasma. They steered me away from the one product I trusted and knew worked for me, insisting instead on something expensive that, in reality, does not treat melasma or dark spots. It became clear their goal was not to help but to push sales and meet their targets. I even overheard when I turned last minute, Amber one of the staff members bragging to her colleague about convincing me as if it were some sort of competition. I paid around $100 for a product that does absolutely nothing for my skin. When I tried to take time to check reviews and make an informed decision, they repeatedly interrupted and pressured me to buy immediately. To make matters worse, a senior staff member approached when they noticed me checking and promised gifts and samples with the purchase but when I paid, I never received them. This was manipulative and left me feeling taken advantage of, especially as someone who came in with limited product knowledge. Be warned: do your own research, and if you know what you want, go directly for it without relying on their "advice." The staff here care more about upselling than about customer needs, and they'll push whatever is most expensive not what actually works for your skin.

I love Lush, but sometimes I just can't deal with the overwhelming combination or aromas. Purple…read moreUrchin, a new handmade bath and body store is like Lush, if Lush was small, less smelly and located on Somerset Street. I was greeted by one of the owner's sisters who was watching the store that day, and watched her as she packaged soap while I browsed. When Purple Urchin says handmade they really mean handmade! I loved the intimate feel of the store and appreciated the aromatic, but not overpowering scents. I browsed the store for a few minutes, but since it is so small, it did not take long to see everything the store has to offer. They have a variety of skincare products (lip balms, moisturizers), bath salts, body scrubs and even a line of baby products. They also have a few unscented products, which are in fact unscented, something that anyone with a sensitive schnoz can appreciate. I walked away with a foot product, something called Heel Healin' Balm (I am a dancer, I abuse my feet, don't judge!). I have only been using it for a few days, but can already notice a difference. It was a little bit on the expensive side, but I typically am okay with paying more for a quality, handmade product. Purple Urchin also features EcoCandles which smell amazing! I will keep this little shop in mind the next time I am looking for a cute little present to buy someone. Finally, Purple Urchin has lots of fliers for local events and charities scattered throughout their shop. As if I wasn't in love enough, now they are charitable? They support the local Ottawa community? Love it. The only reason I didn't give a full score is because they do not have an extensive list of products. Once they get on their feet and their business takes off, I am sure we will see more from Purple Urchin!

Holy bejeezus. I can't say enough amazing things about Purple Urchin. First of all, I've been…read moresearching for a local, handmade bath and beauty place for awhile now, and a few products in particular. After running into the lovely co-owner of Purple Urchin at Urban Craft a few months ago, my (skin's) life was forever changed. In case anyone is wondering about the origin of their business, (nosy me), asked Sarah how it all began. Apparently she and her friend (and now co-owner) were short on money for holiday gifts and they decided to try making soap. she also mentioned she's struggled with sensitive skin her whole life, and it wasn't until she starting making her own recipes that it calmed down. the two starting trying different things, selling their products at local fairs and markets (which they still do!), and recently opened iup their own store. Not only are these women hard workers, but they're also super-involved in the local community, as Emily mentioned. If all of Sarah's charm wasn't enough, her knowledge and expertise were even better. I asked her what she would recommend for my skin, and she explained all the different cleaners to me. We settled on this amazing-smelling scrub (Pomegranate Fig and Coconut Sugar) that has some neon colour to it that she explained randomly happened while mixing the ingredients. It basically smells like pina coladas and summer. I've also been on the hunt for a cocoa butter or beeswax lipbalm (other than Burt's Bees), and found one with BOTH! Their coconut lip butter is divine (yes, I like coconut), and I actually feel naked if I forget it at home. Bottom line - check them out. This is a hyper-local business run but two awesome women who make amazing products. I'm definitely thinking of buying their pet line (shampoo, paw pad moisturizer) for Finn, and their baby line for my friends. Also love their slogan - "You need soap. P U"