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1721 Grant StreetVancouver, BC V5L 2Y6
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
(604) 473-9651
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 10 am - 8 pm
Fri-Sun 10 am - 6 pm
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
- By Appointment Only:
- No
2 reviews for Knotty Boy Lock Shop and Salon
All Reviews
Definitely the best salon service I've ever had. They squeezed me in on the day of and gave me the exact cut I brought a picture of. Kris was my stylist and she was really rad and down to earth. She gave me lots of tips and pointers about hair. We chatted about everything under the sun and for once I didn't feel like I wasn't "hip" enough to be in someone's salon chair.
All that plus a really nice head massage with the wash. AWESOMESAUCE!
Knotty Boy is described as a "full service salon specializing in Dreadlocks, Hair Extensions, and Extreme Cuts and Colours," which is true, but I say the emphasis should really be on "full service." While they're better known for the more adventuresome styles and specialty services, the stylists there are great at the traditional stuff, too. I fall somewhere in between: I like a fun haircut and admire those extreme looks on others, but I've always shied away from bright colours and high-maintenance cuts on my own head.
Becca has been cutting and colouring my hair for over five years - she just understands my weird wavy hair - and I followed her from elsewhere to Knotty Boy. Each of the stylists has a well-established clientele and I'm a procrastinator with a busy schedule, so sometimes Becca will be booked if I try to get in after work with less than a week's notice. When that happens, I have no reservations about booking with Kris if she's available; she also does a bang-up job. In fact, all of their stylists and staff are pleasant and funny people who contribute to the relaxed, fun and upbeat atmosphere of the salon. Whether I have a photo of my desired cut for the stylist, or just tell her, "go crazy," I always leave in a better mood than when I went in.
They are famous for their dreads and extensions, but I also highly recommend the Knotty Boy Lock Shop to anyone who's looking for a great cut and/or colour (extreme or traditional) and an all-around positive salon experience. There's no snobbery, no booming house music, and no minimalist white décor - just laughs, a laid back atmosphere and talented stylists.
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Specialties
We are a full service salon specializing in Dreadlocks, Hair Extensions, and Extreme Cuts and Colours. If you can dream it, we can do it!
History
Established in 1998
In 1998, Knotty Boy DreadStuff began manufacturing and distributing the world's first line of all natural hair care products specifically for starting and maintaining the style known as dreadlocks. Started as a web-based mail order business, it has expanded to include global wholesale and distribution, and continues to be the leading dreadlock product supplier.
The Knotty Boy Lock Shop & Salon opened its doors in East Vancouver in 2004 and instantly became a hair-styling destination. On any given day, clients from around the world visit the salon for dreadlock, synthetic and human hair extension services and products, and conventional cuts and colours.
Knotty Boy's vision includes a fierce commitment to People, Product Integrity and Purpose Beyond Profits.
For more about Knotty Boy DreadStuff, the hair we do and the charities we support, please visit www.knottyboy.com
Meet the Manager: Kelley R.
Meet Kelley Romeril, Knotty Boy Lock Shop's illustrious Salon Manager. Kelley hails from Nashville, TN and imported her sunshiny self to Vancouver, BC in 2007 specifically to help push the world-famous Knotty Boy Lock Shop crew to new levels of excellence. Feel free to contact Kelley directly with any questions you may have, or to book your free consultation or service appointment.
Kelley is on Yelp!: kelleyromeril.yelp.ca
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