BossArts is the best hair salon in Ottawa because Rajaa is there. She has been my daughter and my…read morehair stylist for four years now. Today, she performed a miracle and got my orange hair ash brown/blonde/grey. I did not think it was possible to do it, but here I am, no hint of orange or red in my hair and a stylish new cut on top of it! Thank you so much, Rajaa!

Went there for a cut yesterday and asked for just a trim (to get rid of dead ends as I wanted to…read morekeep my hair long) with some long layers and a few face framing pieces cut just below the jawline that had grown out since my last cut. I walked out of there with the worst haircut I have ever gotten, short layers and barely kept any of my long hair length I had asked for and very uneven. Not a fan at all and will not be returning for future cuts.

Today was my first visit to Elie's Hair Studio. I had had an appointment for the week before but…read morecame down with the flu. When I called to cancel and later to reschedule, they couldn't have been nicer. My haircut is perfect and the atmosphere in their salon is welcoming as others have said. I gave up on my last stylist because after she had a baby she always seemed to be in a hurry and my haircuts looked like it. This is a lovely family business; I can't recommend them highly enough!

Thank you Elie, I wish I had met you a long time ago, your hair salon is a gem in Orleans. I went…read moretoday for the first time and I absolutely love my haircut and style. Also thank you to your lovely wife. I felt so welcome and at home in your salon. I told my family about your place and will keep recommending it to friends. Shukran!

I have cut my hair with Erika and everything was amazing. I highly recommend this place if you want…read moreto take your kids for their haircut, we were there this week with my daughter and she loved it they are really nice thank you ..you are providing a great service.

I dyed my hair here for the 1st time with Alberto. He gave me beautiful results, and he is very…read moregentle. I initially was very unhappy as I felt it wasn't as dramatic as I wanted, and also because he was rushing towards the end and did not want to take the time to give me sleek, straight hair. The cut is not very straight either... I had to leave with poofy wavy-ish hair... It looked like a wig... after a few days, (and after straightening my hair) I became happy with the results, the colours I wanted started to become noticeable to me. Also, it is a very expensive salon imo. My short hair cost over $300 to have done which I did not expect. Make sure to ask for estimates beforehand

One of the best haircuts I've ever had in my 4 decades of existence. I have curly hair and it's…read moresurprisingly challenging to find stylists who are confident cutting short curly hair without needing to add lots of product or straightening it. After two months since my haircut I'm still in awe at how I can just wake up and put minimal effort into making my hair look good. I don't even know what Margo did that was different than the others but it's been freeing. I've had many hairstylists over the years across Canada and also in the UK. I get anxious when booking with a new stylist but Margo immediately put me at ease. She exudes confidence without arrogance. She listened to my preferences and adjusted along the way. Her salon is peaceful and our chatting felt natural. Will definitely return and if I ever move again I might need to fly back for that Margo magic!

Great colour and cut, Margo is very friendly and professional. She will also suggest the best style…read morefor you...

After moving from Toronto to Ottawa, I needed a new stylist. I did lots of research and tried…read morePainted Hair Co. I was not disappointed. Painted Hair Co. offers hair services. I don't think the location's physically accessible, as there are 2-3 steps in the front. I didn't use the bathroom, so I can't comment on that. I visited Rachel, and her services were fabulous. I had wanted a dramatic hair change, and brought photos. For the first time in my life, my haircut was exactly like the photos I brought in. I don't think I've had such a successful haircut before. I came back a few months later, and again, Rachel went above and beyond. I'll be returning and cannot recommend Rachel at Painted Hair Co. more.

From the owner: At Painted hair Co. we are obsessed with the look and feel of lived in hair…read more Creating beautiful blondes, gorgeous brunettes and seamless balayages are our specialties.

It's Ottawa's best-kept haircutting secret…read more Cheap, quick, and better than most salons. (She'll take one look at you, and "know" exactly what you want). Highly-recommended. Hint: forget the salon (you're paying too much).

A friend of mine recommended Nick to me, since I was looking for someone new to cut my hair…read more I love having freshly cut hair but I hate paying salon prices. Don't get me wrong, I love the salon experience, I just can't justify salon prices to maintain that "freshly cut" look to my hair. Somerset Hair Studio is near the corner of Bank and Somerset, on the north side of the street. The space is a bit dated, not fancy, but clean and pleasant. When I arrived the woman at the counter greeted me enthusiastically, offering me tea or water and inviting me to take a seat until Nick was ready for me. After a brief few-minute wait, I took my seat in the chair. After showing Nick a photo of what I'd like to have done, he confirmed that I wanted lots of layers, and then went to town. I have never had anyone approach cutting my hair with as much confidence. Like I said before, it wasn't fancy, he didn't wash my hair before cutting it or style my hair before I left. Given that the cut was $20, that it only tok 20 minutes and that it was exactly what I had asked for, this was probably the best hair cut I've ever had. I'm looking forward to going back in 6 weeks for a trim.

I recently had an absolutely amazing haircut and colour with Pascal. It was my first time seeing…read morePascal, and I can 100% see why everyone has such great things to say! He is incredibly talented and has an awesome personality. Thank you Pascal so much for fitting me into your busy schedule. Ruby was fantastic as well. I love coming here. I know I will always leave feeling and looking even better than I arrived and I'm already looking forward to my next visit. Thank you so much for making me feel beautiful and pampered. The salon is also so beautiful and very clean, I can tell a lot of effort and thought went into the design process. It's gorgeous! Special thanks to Noah and Jennifer for helping me with getting my appointment. You guys rock!

Melanie is a fantastic stylist who has transformed my hair from blonde to a more natural light…read morebrown with grey highlights. It is so much more appropriate for a mature face. She is always very responsive to any changes I ask for in colour or cut.

Anna's is right at the corner of Chinatown, at the top of the hill, on Bronson and Somerset next to…read morethe gas station. It's easy to miss, but once you find it, you won't forget. My mom and I have been getting our hair cut here for years and years. Even after we moved to a different city, every time we visited Ottawa we would get our hair cut at Anna's. She remembers us every time! I am not kidding you when I say they give THE BEST head massages EVER. The massage lasts so much longer than at other hair salons and it's so relaxing that you're practically incapacitated after it! Their hair is also great - you can look through their many hairstyle books or bring in a picture of your own and they'll try to match it with your face shape, features, age, and personal style. Anna herself, as well as her family, are very sweet and accommodating, and her prices are a great value!

Awful. Anna totally ignored my request for a messy, layered cut and gave me a flat, bowl cut…read more wTF? The only good thing about the experience was the price. Then again, you get what you pay for. Bah.

Found this spot when I moved to Ontario. It is an Aveda salon (which I love). I have been going to…read moreDani and she is a total gem. She works magic with colour and cut. I have also taken my boys in for haircut with Sierra and Ginny who were also fabulous. They both did a great job with the cuts and even talked to them about how to properly wash their hair. Definitely recommend!

Went to get my hair braided, the stylist I got asked if I also wanted a wash first and yeah, good…read moreidea for that, after the wash was the braiding, talked about the difference between a French and a Dutch braid with her. I enjoyed the double braid she put in, it looked nice. A week later I undid the braids and my hair was poofy, like Weird Al Yankovik, it was lovely, I never had my hair so curly before. I'd 100% go again.

Got just a regular wash and cut - which turned out pretty good - but do be warned to ask for a…read moreprice breakdown beforehand. They only list a "base price" on the website which is just an apprentice price and it goes up and up from there. They also change your "hair length" (as they charge more for longer hair) if your appointment takes more than 45 minute. This is only actually your scheduled appointment time too, if the person before you took longer and you're seen later as a result of that also expect to be dinged with this fee. I would suggest to the business just to add a price breakdown on the website with the costs for cuts at each length with each level of hair stylist just to allow for customers to be more well informed before coming in and so that nothing is a surprise! Otherwise the staff is very nice, the vibe is that they all get along well and there's conversation all around. The stylist I had was Nina and she did a good job and was absolutely lovely!

I'm always a little weary when I try a new location in the Glebe. Parking is usually a nightmare…read moreand limited at best, so when I decided to try Hair on Second, I was already a bit apprehensive. Laura (my stylist extraordinaire) assured me upon booking that it would be a breeze, and she was right. This location is super conveniently located next to a pay and display parking lot. The prices are totally reasonable, and they have short term (2 hour max) and long term (whole day) options available. What a relief! Leading up to my appointment I had been indecisive, to say the least. Laura was patient and helpful with helping me to decide on a look that was close to what I pictured, but also achievable in one shot (I tend to want really big changes that take many, many procedures, and Laura always manages to help me get as close as possible in one go so that I don't leave disappointed). The rest is pretty standard- I have dark hair and had booked in for highlights and color, so my visit was fairly lengthy. While I was there staff was polite and friendly, and it was very clear they have positive relationships with their clients. One of my friends came to meet me and was so impressed she herself is looking forward to her own visit in the near future. If you're looking for a good spot for a cut or colour, hit this place up. Ask for Laura. She is AMAZING.