Amy is quick and awesome. Showed her a photo of what I wanted with some variations. She understood right away and checked with me along the way. Very happy with my $17 style and hair cut. She took off 10 inches off and gave me a new look. I didn't even know how much she charged till the end and I was pleasantly surprised. This place doesn't come with the bells and whistles but service was great. She was efficient, amazing and gave me lots of tips on how to manage and style my hair at home. What a hidden gem. read more

#201 I have been seeing Any minus one incident in the middle of the last decade since 2007 August. Always cheery, she introduces me to new products especially for the mop that is my hair. Today, she has shown me a nice little shaver by Wahl called Peanut that I can shave my beard with and it is not painful not does it leave marks on my face. She also has a plethora of high quality hair products for every budget. But is is me and I'm worth it. She can can be quiet busy so best to call ahead though today, I was lucky with only a five minute wait. There is only permit parking nearby so walk or take the TransLink #6 bus to Bute Street stop. Get off at Jim Deva Plaza/Davie Village. Lots of food and coffee shops nearby if she is busy. She is cash only so keep that in mind. Here's to a new me (at least for two months).. read more

Amy is lovely and cuts are fine but I asked for blonde and was shocked it turned out red ... because she thought blonde washed out my face too much. Also she does make appointments but the time doesn't mean any commitment to that time. I showed up at 1pm for a 1pm appointment but she said she was going to start another cut for someone else first. So scheduling is very loose. read more

Amy is an amazing person. She does hair really well and she always has a huge smile on her face. She is such an authentic person and is always interested in connecting with clients every single time. I am amazed on how she runs the place. If you do come to see her, call ahead of time to check as she is almost always busy. Her facilty might be simple and all, but the talent is within her; and I think that's the most important. read more

It was exactly what I wanted & because Amy's prices so good, I can go to salon on a regular basis. Lovely person. People were waving hello as they passed. Can't recommend enough. read more

Amy if a great hairdresser and you can't beat the price: yes, you may have to wait and it's cash only but the value for money makes all the difference. read more

I just went and got my haircut there. I'm a guy and have longer hair, and am very fussy about how my hair looks. I am also quite shy when it comes to telling people what I want, and it usually just ends up with them doing what they think is best, and I go home and fix what I do not like. This is one of the few times I got home and didn't have to do anything. She was wonderful with asking about smaller areas, and how I would like it, and gave a recommendation if I wasn't sure. In the end my hair was a bit shorter than I would of thought I'd like (which always happens at all the places I go) but it looks great. When I got there, there were some older guys there, and she was cutting their hair very well. I'm a younger guy and she did it great. Overall I am very impressed and would definitely go again. Also recommended it to my brother who will go shortly! The price was much cheaper than other places I usually go to as well. read more

Have gone here for three years, even though the haircuts have never been that good. Amy is super nice and the haircuts are cheap. But today was the last straw. She was very busy, and rather than tell people that they could wait in order or can me back another day, she just told people "Come back in an hour." For those who don't know Amy, this may seem like they've guaranteed their spot in line. Upon returning, however, people realized they were just starting over at the back of the (now longer) line. But I digress... The reason I'm never going back is because she butchered my hair. I mean, it's never been a great haircut, but today was just plain unacceptable. Being busy isn't an excuse. My hair is completely uneven - I have chunks of hair that vary from .5-2 inches in length (all on the top)! I'm going to have to go to a different place tomorrow and try to have them run damage control. Really disappointed - sweet lady, but borderline inept (managing customers and cutting hair). read more

I've been here a few times now and I think this place is pretty swell. The $15 price for a hair cut is hard to beat and the service is nice and friendly. She also asks what you like as she goes which is good. She basically works with first come, first serve so if there is a line up you'll have to wait to get cut. So try and go when it's not too busy. But she cuts fast and efficient so an average cut will just take like 15 minutes at the most. I'm happy with her cuts so I have no reason to go anywhere else for a hair cut. read more

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I went there because Amy gave a decent haircut based onnthe reviews. I let her see several photos of haircuts I wanted her to do with me and she said she can make it. But I am so disappointed with the outcome. Dont go here even if you have photos of haircut as a reference cuz she really cant make it. I am really disappointed with the cut, with the reviews... she just cut plain. If only I could turn bck time, I will never let her touch my hair. Such a waste of time, aaand my hair . read more

Fair prices for basic services, good place to go when you want a basic hair cut. There's s negative point: They just accept cash, no credit or debit card. read more

This place gives amazing cuts at a really good price, even if you don't know what you want, you'll still come out satisfied. I've never gotten a bad cut or even close to a bad cut here. My only problem with it is that it tends to close at random some days, so I would recommend calling ahead first before dropping by. read more

i am loath to post such a positive or any review at all, really, because this place is AWESOME and i don't really want to wait 3 hours to get a haircut next time i need one. however, i feel superior quality and value should be commended. i am a pain in the ass about my hair and my cut at studio 16 exceeded my expectations. amy was friendly and attentive and let me 'guide' the cut. this will be my 'barber' of choice when i'm in vancouver... CASH only... read more

Good cut, good price, friendly & professional service. I was a walk-in and showed her pics of the pixie cut I wanted and she promptly went to work. She checked with me as she went to make sure I was comfortable going short, and she was done in just 20 minutes (no washing first) - only $16 and I was very pleased! read more

I just wanted to add that Amy got my hair blonde, not orange, during the summer and I have Jet black hair almost so that was pretty amazing. And the best part is it was all under $200. I'm sorry but you cannot find this deal and outcome anywhere else combined! read more

After attempting to get a haircut here the other day only to find it was not open, I finally was successful. From the outside, one would not have very high expectations. This is a nice little hidden gem though. I was pleasantly surprised as the haircut was pretty good, and it took a lot less time than what I am used to in a standard salon. The nice Ethiopian lady was quite chatty and friendly, and I left very satisfied. read more

Friendly and efficient haircut for a great price! I'm not from Vancouver and I walked in without an appointment, within 30 minutes my hair is clean and well cut. read more

Tried to make an appointment : "we operate on first come first serve basis" OK, what's the average wait time then? " oh, I don't know" Why do you let these people answer the phone? read more

I have yet to have a bad experience here. The cut are quick and reliably well-done, and you can often just find a photo you love and get it cut the same quite accurately. You can't beat the price, although sometimes you'll have to wait a bit. Great for walk-ins! I've never noticed anything "grimy" here, as one reviewer put it, but I'll have to look closer next time. read more

It was okay. Honestly, it was $15 and I got what I paid for and I really like the lady. But based on these other reviews, I was expecting a better haircut. read more

I've been going to Amy for 10 years, all these negative reviews are just too funnyt. She's a hairstylist, not a plastic surgeon. If you want to look like the models from your picture cut-outs, go see your doctor for a plastic surgeon reference. She's great at what she does - which is hairstyling, it's what YOU do with your hair afterwards is your responsiblity... read more

Fantastic. She listens and knows what you want, and more importantly she delivers it. I'm extremely fussy about my hair, and i HATE it when I explicitly make it clear that I only want a trim and I want some length left in the hair for styling, only to come out with barely any hair left! - This never happened here, never been more satisfied with my cut or the styling, excellent and a bargain at $15! Drawbacks are that the wait can be a pain, and they don't do bookings. Also sometimes you'll wait 20mins to think that you are next only to see someone else walk through the door as she is finishing, who then proceeds before you as they'd come in earlier and came back. Bit of communication on that would be better. Chatty, friendly, and welcoming. Would have given it a 5 star were it not for the wait times or not being able to book...but good things come to those who wait. read more

So I've never really written a review for something before, but this place was so amazing I just had to! I usually always get my hair cut at fancy expensive salons because I'm always scared someone will mess up my hair, but I've never been fully satisfied with the results. However this lady is amazing! she did exactly what I wanted, she really listened to what I asked for. This is definitely the best haircut I've ever gotten, and it only took 15 minutes! She took off the perfect amount and gave life back to my hair. Plus she is such a sweet lady, its a really laid back environment with good music, and it was $17!!!!!! (for a women's haircut) Note that she doesn't wash your hair beforehand, just come with clean dry hair. read more

5 stars! The best deal i've been able to find in vancouver for a haircut, comes to only $15 after tax for a mens cut. On top of that, the women working their when I came in were friendly and good natured. I noticed the "cash only" sign and my lack of cash just as I was about to sit down for my haircut, and was surprised when my hairdresser simply said, "you'll pay me back later". Never have I heard a shop owner to agree to giving me their service knowing that I can't currently pay them, especially if it is my first time in their shop and we've barely said hello. Of course I found the nearest ATM and gave her a $20 keep the change for the cut, but what an act of welcome and trust. I simply got a 2-3 buzz cut so I can't really speak on the hairdressing talent of the workers their, but they were responsive to all comments and directions from me and the man before me in line. read more

It was great, the hairdresser was really lovely and had a great vibe. I enjoyed the moment and the haircut. Thank you !

I think this place is pretty great if you want something really simple, like just a quick trim or something, because it's super cheap. They don't take appointments so you just have to show up and hope for the best. When I tried to come last Friday afternoon, there were about four people waiting and the lady who owns the salon, Amy, told me to come back in about an hour and a half. Well, I ended up coming today instead, on a Monday afternoon, and there were only two people ahead of me and the wait ended up being maybe like 20 minutes. I really only needed to get my undercut trimmed and cleaned up, since it'd been growing out for the past month, and Amy seemed very excited to do it for me because she thought it would be "so fun." Well she did a great job, and I actually think she did a better job than what I'd had the previous time (done at my regular salon in Toronto), because she left the hair a little longer to contrast more dramatically with the geometric design she shaved in. I basically just showed her a picture on my phone of what I wanted and she followed it exactly. She was also super sweet and friendly, and I guess because my service was so quick and simple, she only charged me $10!!! Now I definitely know where I'll be coming every month to get my undercut redone! read more

$15 hair cut and it looks great. Amy was attentive to what I wanted and made good suggestions. I'm very happy with the cut! She was quite busy when I was there too. Would definitely return and recommend for others. read more

My boyfriend and I came for a haircut here. In short, Amy is awesome. Just for some background information: I am by default incredibly shy and in addition also what I like to call "hair-dumb" - meaning I have no idea how to ask for/describe the hair-cut I want. Amy was incredibly nice and friendly. She fully explained each step of the hair-cut before actually taking her scissors to our hair (which was a great relief for us). At first I was a little concerned that most of the reviews (and people in the salon) were men, and only women with short hair were stopping in her salon. But she knew exactly what she was doing with my long hair. Both of us left very happy with our new haircuts. I would recommend Studio 16 for anybody who wants an affordable and great haircut. Few things to note: Amy doesn't take reservations - it's first come first serve so there may be a bit of a wait; and as mentioned earlier, she only takes cash. read more

I like her, too. I like her attitude to life, her hair cuts for me, her hair colouring for me. And the price of her quality service can't be beat. Sandra read more

The haircut itself is really good - it took a very short time (much shorter than almost all my previous haircuts!) and is exactly the length I wanted it to be! I would have given 5 stars if it was not for the waiting time, which I felt was a little bit long. read more

They may be able to cut hair for a good price, but the grimy hair brush they used on me was disgusting. And my husband tells me their washroom is filthy. Really unfortunate considering the high reviews they get on the quality of their service and skills. read more

I just went there today to get my hair dyed. i had my hair previous died dark brown and she had to strip the color first to be able to dye it red. she even gave me some highlights in a brighter red and it all came to under $80. I love the job she did and will for sure return =) read more

After reading some of the reviews for this place I was expecting to be relatively happy. The woman was quite nice and we had a good chat, but she didn't really listen to what I asked for and by the time I realised how much she'd hacked off it was too late. I tried to tell her what needed fixing but I wish I didn't, as when she attempted to fix it she hacked off even more and it's now too short for me to even try fixing it myself. My hair is cut unevenly and lopsided, I specifically said I wanted it to be symmetrical and what I walked out with couldn't be further fom that. I just got home and am considering grabbing my trimmers and just shaving my whole head, as even that would look better than the mess I've been left with. As one other review said I guess you get what you pay for, and I definitely won't go back to this place or recommend it to anyone. read more

I've been going here for several years, the lady is extremely nice and really knows what she's doing ! I STRONGLY recommend this place over any hair place in Vancouver. And the price ! It's so affordable ! read more

Nice lady but I would not recommend getting your hair cut if you have long hair, she dose not take time to ensure that your hair is cut straight and you definitely do not look like you have just had your hair done when leaving the place, basically you get what you pay for, and should only be used by men! read more