My Vancouver Salon whoring continues... This time, a five star cut for a five star price at Stratosphere. I had a great time here last night after work. No snotty frontline staff, no nightmare stories at all. I walked in to smiles and a rather large fish tank. Cool. I like the set up here, big and narrow, but not cramped. Adam the "Barber" was a delight. All business with interesting stories to keep me from fidgeting. My only complaint is the really uncomfortable shampoo sinks. Holy crap, they are really awkward! After I paid I went next door to the Spirit of Howe off sales and bought a nice vino. All in all, a pretty good start to the weekend. read more

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Here we go! After a few attempts in different hair salons, I found him :) Chad is awesome! Super nice, he is really funny. He took the time to listen to me and did exactly what I wanted, for the colour and the cut. J'ai pu prendre un rdv le jour même alors qu'on était samedi matin! Le salon est spacieux et décoré avec goût, le service impeccable : j'ai eu droit à un petit thé, un verre d'eau (en gros ce n'est pas juste une fois au début pour la forme). Le massage crânien a eu son petit effet aussi! Essayer c'est l'adopter!! Les prix sont élevés, mais Chad est junior donc on bénéficie encore du prix le plus bas. Aucun regret, on se revoit dans un mois! read more

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I WAS going to tell you how fantastic Jay Fisher is at cutting and colouring my hair. How the last picture I posted after my trip to his chair resulted in a record-breaking amount of likes on my Facebook page. How complete strangers come up to me to compliment me on my hair when I walk down the street. How I sit in his chair and let him do whatever he wants - and I am never, ever disappointed. I was going to tell you how much I love that man and his magic hands... But I won't. Because I want to keep him all for myself. :) read more

I come here not to do the hair on top of my head, but the hair elsewhere. I've had both good and bad Brazilian waxes in my life and I can say that Deb, the esthetician, does an awesome job getting my private area hairless. YES!! It's painful and YES thinking about the anticipation will make it worst, but Deb keeps your mind off by chatting with you about random stuff and tries to comfort you by telling you that beauty is pain. She doesn't double dip ever, which is so important when getting wax down there! Also the room is always clean and sanitized. She's the best of the best for waxing. read more

Really unhappy with my experience. I died my dark hair red and the stylist said I would have to pay a colour correction fee if I wanted it to be even due to having previously coloured my hair darker the last time I was in a salon. My hair is still uneven even after paying the fee. When I expressed concern that the roots were several shades lighter/more red and the colour looked uneven he said it was "hot root" and would fade. It's still very uneven 2 weeks later. read more

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I may be a bit biased, but my friend Tiff works here. I've been with her since she was in hair school and I have never trusted my hair with anyone like I do with her. At first I was afraid, I was petrified.. Kidding. She's worked for very pretentious salons before (cough Juju cough) so I was scared this one would be as well. Not. I personally find everyone there friendly and inviting, but that's just me. Tiff is a great stylist and listens to what you want/suggests ideas to do with colour and if you're going for a different cut. I like that. The Kevin Murphy products they sell are expensive, but well worth it if you are going to buy good stuff. The owner is also an educator of the product, so that helps. I recommend this salon to everyone I know. It's too bad some have had bad experiences here. read more

I've been seeing Deb for eyebrow and nose waxing for the past couple of years and she is amazing! Her attention to detail for such an important and visible feature such as the eyebrows is utterly impeccable! I constantly get asked how I get my eyebrows so perfect, what's my secret?! It's all Deb!! She's such a warm, caring person. She makes you feel relaxed, comfortable and confident about your appearance in the most genuine way. Before you leave, she ensures you are happy with her work and constantly strives for perfection! Her recommendations for how my brow should be shaped for my face and features are spot on. She even recommended I get my nose hair waxed which is the best part. It's virtually painless and keeps me feeling perfect! What's even better is that I have huge, caterpillar like eyebrows that used to take over my face. Deb has transformed my face and opened up my appearance and has garnered me more attention from women. Deb is the best at what she does! She has a high degree of passion and professionalism that few people possess. You won't regret seeing her for your esthetic needs! read more

I went to see Ali today, and she gave me the most beautiful cut. She really took time to discuss what I wanted, and made great suggestions based on my face shape and styling habits. It's amazing. I'm beyond thrilled with it and will absolutely be going back again. The salon itself is really nicely designed - it's a comfortable, unpretentious space to be in. A treat all around. Highly recommend! read more

I love stratosphere! Its has a wide variety of talented stylists and provides a great atmosphere for the best haircut experience... Jay Fisher is my hair stylist. He has been cutting my hair for over a year now and he never ceases to amaze! I'm never stuck with the same boring haircut and I'm always happy with Jay's suggestions on a new look/style. It's always a fun and enjoyable time with Jay and I would recommend him to anyone who wants their du to go from blah to hazah! read more

I discovered Carolyn at Stratosphere through an outrageous deal she has at the moment - 50% off for new clients! At first this made me skeptical...hmmmm....usually when something looks too good to be true it probably is, right? But she is genuinely just building her book of clients and was a total sweetheart! She greeted my friend and I right on time after a quick chat to the friendly receptionist and whisked us through to the salon. Very modern, spacious, great amenities and cool vibe. Young and stylish staff but lacking any Granville Street pretension - very nice. Carolyn offered us coffee or tea and made us comfortable with her genuine and interesting conversation. She did a great consultation, actually LISTENED to what I wanted and took her time, even with a discounted appointment. She provided a antitoxin hair wash then a hot towel treatment before the wash and condition. She gave me a great cut and took the time to style it with flat irons and the right product. This all cost me a mere $21.00!!! I know the price will go up next time but she definitely has me hooked, I will be back. She also offered free bang trims between cuts and was even happy to book me in by appointment to do it for free! The only reason I haven't given her 5 stars is that I am yet to have my hair colored there and will reserve judgement until then. Overall I do recommend her and the salon, any stylist who can make me strut home flicking my hair about this much like some wannabe supermodel must be doing a good job! read more

I have been seeing Ali here for a few years after I heard rave reviews from my sister. She is the best hairstylist I've ever had! She takes her time, and always has amazing suggestions to make sure your desired cut suits your hair type and face. We always have a blast when I come in, I will miss her dearly as I am moving away! Bonus - the salon has dogs! read more

I've been going to Stratosphere for years, and a review is way overdue. My guy is Cam S., he's been my go to guy for years. I've been a loyal client and have followed him to Stratosphere a number of years ago. I can't say enough about Cam, he has always managed to make me look good and current. He is always up on the latest trends, techniques, and colours. Not that I need colour, you won't find a gray hair on my head ... The staff is very friendly, and the atmosphere is very relaxed. read more

I've been here twice to get my hair cut. The shop is bright and clean, the receptionist and hairdressers very warm, energetic and friendly, the hairmassages relaxing and caring, the free coffee is gently sweet and full of flavour - like having a cup of coffee in Italy, thebproducts are gentle, smell good and effective, and my hairdresser, Chad Evans, is warm and friendly, listens to what I want and always gives me a haircut that makes me want to wear my hair down. You get all the quality for the reasonable price here. read more

Stratosphere gets a 4-star instead of a 5-star from me because I can only comment on Deb, their Esthetician, as that is the only service I go for from this salon. I have been with Deb way before she joined Stratosphere, and followed her. Her hair waxing technique is excellent. Quick, painless, and she spends the time to make sure everything is cleaned up properly, very meticulous. On top of that, I won't let anyone other than her touch my eyebrows. Deb is a true brow artist, she looks at each person's face and shape something that works. I have had lots of compliments on the work she's done on my brows. Two thumbs up for Deb and I certainly highly recommend her. read more

Gena! All things Gena. She's given me the best haircuts repeatedly. She consistently assesses the situation and has always delivered incredible results. All things GENA. read more

Let me first set the stage on the type of customer I am. I'm not a glam girl, I'm an awkwardly granola chick. I don't find salons to be a fun indulgence, but rather more of a chore. Getting my hair done is something I like to put off as long as possible. It's expensive, time-consuming, and overwhelming. In fact, I really dislike sitting at a salon and staring at myself in the mirror for hours and having forced conversation with a stylist. Often, salons feel very pretentious and snobby and super uncomfortable to me. So as it naturally seems to go for me, I realized just a couple days before my birthday that I'm looking drab and boring. Egads, a fully grown grey hair is kinking its way through my curls to stand out against washed out faded color and over-grown highlights. So there it was, I had no choice. I'm new to this city so I checked Yelp for highest recommended salons and started calling for same-day appointments. Nothing. I gave up on Yelp and started calling salons that simply had late hours listed. Stratosphere was chosen simply and purely based upon the fact that they could fit me in that evening but I'd be with a junior stylist. Now, if you read the preceding paragraph, you've probably already surmised that I'm not going to be picky about who does my hair, I just want it to be painless and over and done with as quickly as possible. I arrived at the salon just a few minutes before my appointment but had to wait for 30 minutes before we could get started. That bit of frustration is part of what knocks this review down 1 star. There was dance club music playing and contemporary decor. Most of the stylists were men, everyone there was pretty fabulous. I started to feel like I didn't belong. My stylist was Olivia who is this adorable young woman with a great personality that immediately put me at ease. She's just as beautiful as all the other stylists in there, but doesn't carry herself in a way that made me feel dumb and self-conscious. She engaged in conversation with me to get a sense of who I am, my personality, my workplace, my general comfort level. Upon chatting a bit, we discussed cutting and layering my hair to bring back some volume that it loses as it grows too long, framing my face better, and darkening back to my natural color with really vibrant reds peaking through. I have thick curly hair, so there's not much I can do for cuts -- color is what helps me bring some interest to my look. She did a remarkable job with all of it and I was so pleased with how it turned out. More importantly, though, she kept me comfortable with conversation and level of attention. I'll come back to this salon but only to have Olivia work on my hair. She rocks. read more

Definitely a hipster place with brick, bright lights, and dance music. I liked the hair Jackie did for me. It was an easy cut, not too short and not too long. The products she used for my hair was fantastic.... stayed in place for ages and smelled intoxicating. She did miss one tiny strand. Not a big deal, but a nuisance nonetheless. About $70 including tax and tip for long and thick hair. read more

I was relieved that my experience here the 2nd time around was not another horror show. The manager I spoke to after my last appointment was snotty, telling me it must of just been a personal issue because Catherine was her idea of an ideal stylist, and that she'd expect I'd be a bit more understanding with a complimentary cut. My oh my. Turns out this lady, "Jess", is in fact the owner. Eek. Avoid her. This week though I was assigned to a stylist named Caroline. She was very polite and pleasant, offered me coffee immediately (though of course this time I wanted water :) ) and communicated very well about what she was doing with my hair. I came out with healthier hair and a few weeks worth of sample conditioning masks to get my hair back up to par. So the rating has been bumped up a couple of stars based on your ability to book an appointment with Caroline and have minimal need for involvement with the rest of these customer service whackos. Other than the very friendly receptionist. Oh, and I did see my dear friend Catherine as I was getting the moisturizing treatment rinsed out. She gave me a wry smile and stated that she was happy I got the chance to get in for another appointment with Caroline. read more

I have come here forever. I loved them in Yaletown, i love them on Granville St. The owner Jess is sweet and wonderful and will give you the coolest cut in town. Her coworkers are amazing as well and my brother's come here when they want to get a hip styling job. read more

I have been going to Adam Cameron for years. He is a genius stylist and master at hiding my increasingly colour-resistant grey hair. He is constantly learning new techniques, and will happily try out new styles or respect his client's decision to play it safe - the result is always flattering. He is a kind, warm and positive person who makes you feel amazing every time you leave the salon. I can't say enough good things about Adam. I wouldn't trust anyone else with my hair. read more

I came here last night thanks to a recommendation from a coworker and positive reviews on Yelp. The shop is located on Granville St and is beautiful! The super high ceilings and funky lights made if a fabulous space to be in. Carolyn worked on my hair and did a wonderful job. I had it dyed a chocolate brown and I'm very pleased with the way it turned out. Dye on my forehead was quickly cleaned away with a magical solution and products to keep my colour fabulous were explained and used. She cleaned up my current 'do and gave me wonderful layers that will not only make it easier for me to grow out my hair but I can now choose to wear it straight or curly. They offer coffee from JJ Beans and it was super delicious and kept me awake as I waited for my hair to set. The whole process took about 2 1/4 hrs and I would totally recommend checking this salon and Carolyn out! A note: select stylists extend the 50% for first time clients and so it's a good idea to ask about this when booking. read more

Horrible Experience, avoid it! I had a haircut with Aleks before my wedding and asked her to frame my face with short layers in the front, but not touch the length at the back. She cut the length of my hair 6 inches leaving me in tears. The manager, Jess was very snotty and told me that she can't offer me anything above what the stylist suggests because stylists are just renting chairs at her salon and she is not responsible!! They told me to go buy extensions and Aleks would put them in for me, and yet she didn't know how to do that! The manager at the hair extension place said stylist should at least pay for the extensions..I will just never go back there and have to spread the word about how they ruined things for me right before my wedding. read more

Staff were amazing! The haircut my husband received by Kendall was one of the best ever - especially at that really reasonable price point. It included a shampoo and she really paid attention to detail. The wax job by Deb was incredible. She was quick and efficient but very thorough. I cannot recommend them enough! read more

Tat always cuts my hair. Awesome job every-time, plus she is good for a couple of laughs.

I have lived in Vancouver for 10 years now, and have been to many many hair stylists, & was never happy with the results. Since seeing Dustin Jones - for the past 5 years or so, every single time I leave, I'm thrilled with my hair!! For anyone that is not completely happy with their hair stylist, do yourself a huge favour and go see Dustin Jones @Stratosphere on Granville st. Anyone that I've recommended has also become a 'lifer'. read more

Found my new salon! Conveniently located for a pop-in after work. Very cute, clean and well managed salon. Fun atmosphere and an adorable little dog milling about to entertain the patrons. :P I was a new customer and went in with a photo and an idea, and Gena was very confident and enthusiastic throughout the whole process. You can tell they have a lot of passion and take pride in their work. They seem to have built a lot of relationships with their regulars and everyone was very friendly and made me feel like I was a regular and valued customer as well :) I love my new hair and will enjoy it as long as possible... but also can't wait to go back! read more

Dani at Stratosphere did my hair (and occasionally my makeup!) for several years when I lived in Vancouver (I actually started using her when she was still finishing her training at Bent - RIP Bent). I now live in Calgary and have still not been able to find a stylist that comes anywhere near her level of awesomeness (in fact the impetus for writing a review now is that I just wrote a scathing one for the last stylist I saw in Calgary - and that was the first time I ever bothered to post anything). Dani did pretty much everything that can be done to my hair - regular colour (about every three weeks for roots), quite frequent highlights, cuts, Kerastraight semi-permanent straightening (and the Brazilian Blowout before it was taken off the market in Canada) and double tape extensions. Each service was always executed perfectly - there is literally nothing that could have ever been done better. Dani is a true perfectionist - my hair always looked amazing after she was done with it - she never rushes and finishes each service off with absolutely perfect styling. Furthermore, she is very knowledgable about new techniques (be they cutting, colouring or whatever) and the various product lines the salon carries and is able to give really good suggestions as to what products will work best - she doesn't just try and push products on to you for the sake of making a sale. Her makeup skills are similarly fantastic - every time she did it for me I always got compliments! read more

Impressed by salon stylists initiatives to deliver and educate themselves on the most recent hair cutting and colour trends. One time I went they had cucumber water, which was amazing! I like the quality of the makeup and hair products they sell. read more

From the moment I sat in the chair I felt at ease, Chad Evans listened to what I wanted in a hair cut and boy did he deliver. He offered thoughtful suggestions to the dislikes that I raised regarding my current hair cut. I told him I didn't want to lose much length and HE LISTENED to this, which is something we all know often doesn't happen, when one inch off turns into five! (eeek) I am usually quite anxious when I get a hair cut but the whole time I was in his chair I felt nothing but relaxed and in great hands. He is friendly and warm and I am defiantly going to be a repeat customer of his! If you're looking for a great cut and a fun time, look no further, cause Chad's your man! read more

The staff was incredibly helpful. I was stuck with the awkward situation of having hair extensions from Ontario and the brand was not carried here out west. It was a hair-disaster. I was near a mullet look with the hair That had fallen out or just removing and going back to a bob. The team at Stratosphere rescued me! They removed, retaped and installed my extensions. Very friendly staff. Installation is actually way better then my original round of extensions. Thank you! read more

Great stylists and great service. I've been coming here for the past 6 years and have always had a pleasant experience! Book here if you're looking to find stylists that are up to date with education/trends etc. read more

I trust Gena so much I just sit in the chair and say "whatever you wanna do." And then I walk out with hair so beautiful I want to explode. Gena's hilarious, helpful, and expels hair knowledge for days. Stratosphere lets me bring my dog (she's a BIG dog too!), and they serve tea and coffee. Great place and fun environment! read more

I come here to see Deb, the lady who does the waxing. I have not had any hair experiences (yet). But, in terms of the esthetic services I've received, Deb is super friendly, and makes you feel comfortable (no matter what you are getting waxed). She's quick and efficient (nothing worse than getting a bikini wax where they go inch by inch!). Plus, there is heated bed that you lay on which is a really nice touch. read more

I went to stratosphere to get my platinum blonde hair touched up at the roots and evened out right before a photoshoot, and damn i am glad i did. I have never had anyone dye my hair and do it right before, but Dani absolutely nailed it. Not only was she an amazing hair dresser, she was fun to talk to and really accomidating. Overall a great experience, and this is my salon from now on! read more

I got a complimentary cut from a new stylist called Jackie. She arrived later than the appointment time AND she reeked of alcohol with every single word she spoke. She told me she had a birthday party last night, which explained it. Once, she dropped her scissors while cutting my hair and she didn't say sorry. She asked me lots of questions to avoid awkwardness. But the music and the talking was so loud that we couldn't hear what each other was saying. The haircut itself was okay. I really like the layering that she did. It was cute. Also, the product that she used made my hair healthy-looking. However, she didn't do a good job with the bangs. They were kinda uneven and messy. read more

I've only ever been to one other place that did waxing services, but comparing to that experience (which wasn't awful, but I didn't have any standards), this place was awesome. Very professional, private room with decent decor and lighting. Debb who is the esthetician was super fast, but still took her time to make sure all the stray hairs were taken care of. Anytime she had to touch my girly bits I was given a quick heads up too. Debb also made sure I was comfortable and informed. I used a $20 Social Shopper coupon which saved me loads of money as a regular trip is $50 and she spent a full 20-30 min. read more

This is best hair salon in Vancouver! Adam and his team listen to you and make you look perfect. I have been a client for many years and would recommend Adam to everyone! read more

I love love love Jessica Tsoi! I had been to Stratosphere before for their amazing precision eyebrow waxing by Deb but never for their hair services. I've been living in Vancouver for about 6 years, i've made my travels through many salons in Vancouver trying to find the right artist for my hair. Since i had such an amazing experience with Deb i decided to book an appointment with Jessica. I told her i wanted a trim and that i was undecided about what i wanted to do for the color. She asked me a few questions to get more of an idea of what i wanted. While i was responding she was very attentive to what i was saying. She did an amazing job with my cut and color! One thing i loved was that she explained everything she was doing and why. I felt very comfortable with my hair in her hands and will definitely be returning. I think i finally found my stylist! read more

I had a very hard time finding a hair stylist when I lost my last one. This search took me over a 1.5 years but I have finally found her. Stefanie is a great talent and is fantastic at her job. She is new to the salon so booking an appointment is very easy. The salon itself is great and everyone is always friendly. read more

I have been seeing Josh for awhile, and I will never trust anyone else with my hair. I've never been very comfortable at hair salons as I find it difficult to express what I want and the things I dislike, but Josh is the easiest to talk to and be honest with! I'm always offered coffee or tea, get a dosage of smutty magazines while my bleach sets, coo at the little doggies that hang out there, and chat with the other stylists. I love that Josh gets just as excited as I do about changing up my hair. He's always enthusiastic about my crazy ideas and makes them work somehow using his expertise! Whether you're looking for a big change, know exactly what you'd like, just want a trim, or are okay with letting your stylist do whatever they want, I would definitely trust Josh. I've asked him to do all of the above. You're going to look amazing! read more