Beauty and the Beast

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Hopefully, more beauty than beast. Where I get my hair done and nails did.

 1. Industry Hairdressing & Beauty

102 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON M5S 1M8
(416) 920-7775

Category: Hair Salons

Neighbourhoods: Yorkville, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  3/2/2012

4.5 stars

Is it just me or whenever I call a salon in Toronto (that's not over $200 for a service), they are always booked, booked, booked? It's really difficult to get something last minute. Not only did I call 6 different salons who couldn't get me…More »

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 2. Allan Parss Salon

42 Wellington St E
Toronto, ON M5E 1C7
(416) 622-9070

Category: Hair Salons

Neighbourhoods: St. Lawrence, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  12/22/2011

VIBE
Very chic. White and sparkly all around. You feel like you're part of the cool club even if you're not. But the staff make you feel welcome right away. And if you're super nice, they may even give you a beer. Best. Salon. Everrrr. Allan is such…More »

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 3. Blo Blow Dry Bar

626 King Street West
Toronto, ON M5V 1M5
(416) 703-1256

Category: Hair Salons

4.0 star rating
  11/18/2011

VIBE  - KING AND BATHURST LOCATION
Blo salon is a great concept: you can come in for a quick blow out and don't have to pay exorbitant prices or wait like at a regular salon (okay, you wait a little bit. Keep this in mind if you are in a rush and…More »

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 4. Madfactory Boutique Salon

537 Mount Pleasant Rd
Toronto, ON M4S 2M5
(416) 461-8741

Category: Hair Salons

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant and Davisville

3.0 star rating
  2/15/2012 First to Review

I had a WagJag here last year and I remember my appointment vividly.
The reception was very good. They called and reminded me of my appointment and were very friendly and knowledgeable regarding the specifics of my coupon. They were very prompt in…More »

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 5. Blowdry Lounge

1343 Yonge St
Toronto, ON M4T 1X9
(416) 847-2569

Category: Hair Salons

Neighbourhoods: Yonge and St. Clair, Deer Park

5.0 star rating
  4/15/2012

VIBE
Blowdry Lounge is in a small space tucked away on Yonge south of St. Clair.
Unlike its competitors,  you can get a hair cut here. And Beni is the best. The BEST!
No fuss. No muss. I felt completely at home the moment I talked to him. He brings…More »

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