I look forward to my hair appts. at Linmac Hair Design, which occur every six weeks. You feel…read morewelcome when you arrive at the shop, they offer to take your coat which is hung in a closet. The salon is immaculate with colourful shelved displays of shampoos, etc.. My hairdresser Deb, always with a smile and wave, asks if there is anything special I want done other than the usual. She is the loveliest person, efficient and really cares about her clients. We have great conversations. I have faith in her suggestions and have said many times, I wish my sister in Nepean, On had a hairdresser like her. I get a sniff of approval from my cat when I get home. The products used smell heavenly, Love my salon visits with Deb. Again, I always look forward to my appts., makes my day. Thank you.

Always professional and friendly. My stylist is knowledgeable and really listens when I explain…read morewhat I'd like.

Barber shop... old school. I love getting my dew chewed here. $13 bucks get you a men's cut…read morecomplete with a neckline shave with a real strait razor. The girls are efficient and friendly. It's first come first serve, so on a busy day you might have a 1/2 hour wait. Usually I only have to wait 5-10 minutes if there is anyone in front of me. The decor is a bit dated and worn, but I don't go here to look at the walls, I'm a come in, get a cut and get out kinda guy. Don't expect a salon, it's a barber. It's also cash only, so hit the bank machine on your way.

I have been going to this barber shop for over twenty years, both previous and current locations…read more Always got a great haircut and love the straight razor neckline trim. They also would trim my mustache and beard, when I had them, at no extra cost. The best bang for your buck here. The ladies their are wonderful people to chat with and as you would expect is a typical barber shop atmosphere. Even when I worked away from home out west, on rotation, I would always come back here for my haircut.

While it's not hard to find a salon around town, it's a different story when it comes to finding a…read moregood one. Illusions is not some high-end super sleek, ultra-modern, very expensive chain salon. It's a smaller space with only a few stylists and one esthetician. If you're looking for a more personable experience where you don't have to talk over a dozen hair dryers and tons of chatty women, this is a good spot. The small staff is very friendly, and the atmosphere is very warm. Belinda, their current esthetician, is very nice and friendly. While her work space is on the small side, she still makes it an inviting one. Her skills are very good and she strives for an ouch-free experience. It's a nice spot out in Cole Harbour, and a nice alternative to the chain salons.

New to town? The worst thing is having to find someone new to do your hair! This week, the clouds…read moreparted and the heavens shone down and I heard angels sing .....ha-lay-u-yah....finally found my place! Normally, you may steer clear of a 'chain' salon. This experience was completely different. The stylists here are career professionals, some have been at this location for years, so it's not a stepping stone. The salon itself is very clean, they have - get this- FRESHLY BREWED COFFEE AND REAL CREAM! That's almost worth the price of admission. Most importantly, I was given a thorough consultation, expert colour and cut, friendly, efficient and welcoming service at not an outrageous price. Their price list is clear, they have a loyalty card and lots of coupons and discounts. My only, only, thing is that Redken products are old-school, and, owned by L'Oreal, they still test on animals. I hope they re-think that, or at least offer some organic options.

Based on the previous review and because I am new to the area myself, I decided to give this place…read morea try. What a huge mistake. While I do have short hair, my style is not a complicated one. A pixie with bangs. I asked for basically a trim. As you can probably guess, what I got was far from what I asked for. My hair now resembles a (badly done) mans haircut. I cannot pull it off, it does not fit my face shape. And I'll have to wait for it to grow out before I can even get it fixed. Will never ever come back here again.

My first visit to this salon/ spa. I had a spa pedicure done by Leah. She was so great ! Friendly,…read moreand warm. I really enjoyed every second I spent in the chair. We chatted and I will definitely be back for a mani/ pedi next time.

What a lovely salon. A Touch of Radiance is tucked away in…read morea Main Street strip mall. If you didn't already know it was there you probably wouldnt find it. When you walk inside the salon it is completely separated into specific sections. Although it makes it seem small I prefer it this way. When you're getting a manicure you don't have to smell hair dye. It suits the space very well. I went to the salon yesterday for a mini manicure. They had every colour of OPI you could ask for. But they also carried a vegan line of beautiful colours- so inclusive! My aesthetician was warm and friendly. She explained everything she was doing with professionalism. She did a lovely job on my very short nails which I know is hard to do. I just had regular nail polish applied. They also carry the OPI gel nail colour line. Where you can have your perfect polish stay on for 2-3 weeks straight. A great option if you'll be traveling or getting married. The price was fair and the service was great. I was truly impressed.

I was a frequent client at Karas, both their portland and cole harbour locations. One day I was…read morewaiting for my nail appointment at the portland street location when a loud vulgar argument broke out between two stylists while they had clients in their chairs (who seemed very uncomfortable and quiet with what was happening). I then watched as the supervisor of the salon, who I believe his name was Ed or Eddy something along those lines, yell at the receptionist over the phone until she was almost in tears. I stopped going after watching this encounter and how poorly staff treat each other and how poorly management takes out his anger on reception staff. I would go ANYWHERE ELSE for any services they provide. Poor management will be the downfall of this business

I just had the most disgusting experience at a spa ever. I went for a facial at the Cole Harbour…read moreKara location and the person doing my facial was clearly sick. She was shaking, coughing, sneezing and actually threw up in the sink. I got the hell out of there as quick as I could and will never ever go back. Who makes their employees work when that sick and even worse when you are performing spa treatments on people. Came home and did what ever I could to disinfect myself and hoping I don't catch whatever they had.

Sam is an expert in Dutch braids. My hair is very fine and straight. Sam managed to keep my hair…read morein braids for almost 2 weeks and it transition to a pleasant kinky style when I loosened the braids. Keep up the great work Sam!

I went in for a pixie cut with an undercut, I had the photo of what I wanted and the hairstylist…read moresaw what I wanted. when she was done I could tell it was not right but there was a young child in there and I didn't want to cause a commotion first thing in the morning. I am in a wedding in a couple weeks and now I am trying to figure hth I'm going to style my hair. When she shampooed my hair she was really rough on the drying part and my scalp is very sore. I mean she had a visual and said she knew what a pixie with an undercut was but had to ask me how long for the clipper length and it i was amazed at how uneven it was.. now I have curly hair so thankfully that's somewhat forgiving but I do not recommend the stylist sumandeep.

Cassia is unprofessional and not exactly the yoga instructing zen creature described in her…read moreprofile. As a client, she gave me the bums rush on more than one occasion when a more favored client arrived. Would not recommend salon or stylist. Spend your money elsewhere. We all know it costs way too much.

From the owner: At The Hills in Dartmouth we want you to feel comfortable and well looked after. All of our…read morestylists have a minimum of 5 years experience in cutting, colouring, and styling. We continue to train and upgrade our skills to stay on top of current trends. Hair and makeup is our passion! We take pride in our esthetics too with over a decade of experience on staff, from facials, manicure /pedicures to waxing. Everyone at Bowtique truly cherishes this fun, friendly and relaxed atmosphere and we want you to embrace it too. Our home is your home. We can help you find your happy at our hair, makeup & esthetics Bowtique!

My hair is incredibly stubborn. It's super thick, mega straight, and grows in all directions…read morewithout a clear part any which way... and I've always had trouble finding hair stylists who know what to do with my mop, and even fewer who listen to me when I tell them what I want. I went in to the Hair Factory for a hair trim and full dye job -- punky but feminine, with short black hair on the sides/back and a silver faux hawk on top... HOLY SMOKES. These guys were not only incredibly friendly and welcoming (they brought me coffee and snacks while I was waiting!), but Vlad did an INCREDIBLE job on my 'do. I've officially found my new favorite hair salon, period.

After moving away from my regular hairstylist of 4 years, I bounced from stylist to stylist for…read moreanother 2 years. I had a longish pixie that I was looking to grow out at the time. Well, by the time I arrived at the Hair Factory, my hair was down to my chin with no texture, substance, or shape whatsoever. I was beyond frustrated, telling stylist after stylist what I wanted and no matter what I paid, always coming out with a flat hair shape that would just take longer to somewhat style with a flat iron. I booked an appointment with Karen Melay after receiving a referral from a coworker of mine. I wanted someone who was very familiar with short hair and could, at this point, work wonders on my hair. It took me 5 minutes to describe my frustrations and what I wanted, and I kid you not, it took her 2 minutes for me to instantly feel better about my hair. The appointment obviously took a little longer than 2 minutes, but she knew exactly what I wanted and I came out with an incredible hairstyle I haven't seen in 2 years! The atmosphere of the salon is definitely warm and inviting; the stylists have a really great cohesion between them, and you can definitely tell. Not only will I be back, but I'll be spreading the word to anyone looking to find a stylist willing to not only listen to what YOU want, but actually understand your hair as well. Added bonus: It's on the waterfront, with a couple of restaurants nearby, so you can walk down the boardwalk showing of that sexy new 'do. Haha