I'm going to begin my review by doing something I rarely if ever have done... by defending the…read morehonor of a true professional and wonderful lady. I was shocked and appalled when I read many of the reviews posted here about Wavelengths Hair studio and later in my review I will address these concerns in greater detail but first my experience at this salon I recently decided to make the change and go with fusion extensions instead of having to clip in my extensions every time I needed long hair, which turns out to be a lot with the work that I do. So I began to research my options both online and by phone; believe me I spent much time gathering info and comparing salons but Joice stood out immediately as she was one of the only ones who would quote prices on the phone and the only one who provided a variety of options, catering towards quality but affordability. I called back many times with a barrage of questions which she answered politely and efficiently with a keen understanding of the care and consideration something like this takes. I eventually decided to go with one of the options she presented me with, which was to go buy my own hair (which would work out cheaper) and she would apply it. She quoted me a very affordable price and was accommodating schedule-wise so I set my appointment. The salon itself is located on a little side street called Irwin with surprisingly ample parking as there is street parking and underground public parking just up the street. Small but tidy and quaint this is a full service hair salon with the specialty in Hair Extensions. As soon as I walked in I recognized not only the voice but the generally warm and friendly vibe I got from speaking with Joice on the phone. I came in with a bang, almost knocking over a mirror and chair in my clumsiness but she was her bubbly and accommodating self and made me feel right at home. She explained to me the process and some info about care, maintenance ect.. but as she proceeded she noticed I had bought pre-bonded keratin packs, which she informed me wouldn't be the ideal option so she went with a shank method that was MUCH more expensive but because she quoted me a certain price on the phone she actually honored that. I was SHOCKED! Not only that but she really knew her craft and how to work the best she could with the materials provided. Throughout it all she was conscious of price and quality even making the move to space out my extensions because I had only bought 100g though she made it look full and natural. My hairstylist even went out of her way to compliment the job and I have trusted her opinion for a while now as she has saved my hair many a time from silly dye jobs and wacky cement hair styles. Joice even gave me a clip in highlight cause I was asking about pink highlights, really the generosity was incredible! The whole procedure was no more then 2hrs in total, prob not even that and it was a pleasure to sit and chat with such a kindred spirit like Joice so the time passes by even quicker. After it was done I couldn't get over the feeling of the hair it was amazing! So light and natural looking... blended perfectly and was literally invisible even with my hair up . The salon itself also offers a fantastic incentive for referral too, any guest you refer gives you 15% off your next visit now I have never heard of that before. She also gave me a very reasonable deal to remove them when it comes time and if I do choose to get them redone it will DEFINITELY be here!! Now I have never done this before but feel compelled to call out the two resoundingly negative reviews I have read here because I feel Yelp is a place for people to find TRUTHFUL, HELPFUL and HONEST reviews not petty, childish attacks at a business and persons reputation. These businesses are run by human beings that deserve the respect of decency and making personal attacks publicly and using yelp to slander or berate someone is not what this site is intended for. We as reviewers have an obligation to not only be truthful and respectful but be mindful of the consequences of our words as these are peoples livelihoods we are affecting after all. So if your going to leave such a negative review/rating be sure to give ample reason and try to remain objective.

I wish I could give a higher rating. I have been seeing Joyce for almost 10 years now. She is the…read moreonly hairdresser I have ever remained loyal to. She is the only one in the city who knows how to make a weave stay for months in Caucasian hair. She is giving and cares about her clients. She always checks up on me to make sure I'm happy and she has never ever disappointed. I have sent countless people to Wavelength Hair Studio over the years and they all rave about their hair! Anyone who gives this salon a bad rating clearly has an axe to grind- or they are on drugs (hey, it's Yonge Street.) Joyce is the best at her craft in the city. I've never met anyone who comes close to comparison.

I went on a online search to find possible places in TO that would do extensions for thin hair. It…read morewas about midnight when i found confident hair. Left a message...got a fast friendly call back next morning and had appt next day. Came in (use side entrance!) and met Margaret. She told me my hair was just too fragile and thin (kinda figured...but needed to hear it from a pro). She showed me a few alternatives that she had and my piece with perfect colour, shape and beautiful european 100%human hair was waiting for me. I was crying i was so happy i finally look normal, beautiful, natural. Looks and feels natural. Thank you Margaret! I love it!

I waited weeks for my custom-made wig from Confident Hair. What a huge disappointment!!! I wasted…read more$2,500 on a "supposedly" custom wig that does not fit properly AT ALL! It is far too big for my head and the wig quality itself is just atrocious, very bulky and heavy. It also does not seem to be the same quality hair that I chose...it's much coarser and the colour is all wrong. When I called Margaret, the owner of Confident Hair, about my complete dissatisfaction with her product, she was completely unwilling to take it back and refund my money. Do not buy your wigs at Confident Hair... the products are substandard and there is a total lack of customer service. For the best quality wigs in Toronto, and the friendliest service, go to Confidential Hair on Avenue Road (the names are similar so don't confuse the two places!)

Kelly cut my hair today. I feel like this is a classic case of getting the haircut the stylist…read morewants to give you (we've all had that experience!) vs the hair style you asked for. I was in the chair for a mere 20 minutes & sent on my way with what amounts to a 'boys' mushroom cut' vs the style I asked for. I did try to bring up a picture on my phone, but was told 'it's ok I know what you're looking '. ....... & I should have been charged the men's haircut price for this mess! Won't be back Vescada ....

Viktoria did a fantastic job with my hair. She was meticulous and not only does it look great, but…read moreit's pretty easy to style myself now too. Highly recommend.

After waiting an embarrassingly long time to get a haircut, and after deciding I want to stop…read morestraightening my wavy/curly hair, I decided to get a haircut by a curly hair pro. When I booked a curly cut with Jennifer, the online booking system was straightforward and simple. I was nervous to get a haircut in this Covid-19 world but I was very comfortable with the whole experience. I waited outside the salon until Jennifer came to get me at my appointment time and once inside, had my temperature taken and was offered sanitizer. There were plastic barriers hanging between the chairs and it was easy to distance from the other stylists/clients. Now for the actual cut -- OMG was I ever satisfied with the result! Jennifer was friendly and took the time to find out my hair history and what I wanted to do. During the styling process I asked some questions and learned about caring for my hair properly. My long, fine hair that had been limp and barely forming a wave ended up hydrated, shaped, and curlier than I'd ever seen it before. On top of that, the salon was nicely decorated and spotless. Highly recommend!

you will leave with damaged hair and low self esteem... A…read moreprofessional salon should provide clear communication, accurate information, responsive customer service, and the consultation it promises\. Unfortunately, this experience fell far below those expectations\. I cannot recommend this salon based on my experience\. upmost unprofessional...

Sooooo happy with my experience here! Learnt so much about…read moremy hair. Olivia is a rockstar talented gorgeous wizard!

I was amazed by how my hair looked. I just got a little colour there, but the staff there were so…read moresweet and understanding. The place was spotless and full of laughter as well. Everyone there looked very comfortable. No complaints I will now be making my second appointment, can't wait!

I was a dedicated client for 10 yrs Unfortunately the past 3 years each time I went for my…read moreappointment Mimmo, would recommend I get a perm on a few pieces of my hair that were not as curly as the rest of it. Since I trusted him, I finally agreed. I was disappointed that it didn't take the first time, and that it only dried out my hair. Mimmo told me to come in and he'd fix it the following week. Instead of discussing my hair situation, he permed it again!! Little did I know how damaging this is for curly hair. As time passed I was hoping it would correct itself. But sadly for me, It only became worse I called a few weeks later and discussed how damaged my hair is and how upset I was that I trusted his recommendation for a perm. Since I went back to him to fix it, and it only became more damaged I requested a refund as it states on his website if he can't fix it, you don't pay He refused to refund me the amount for the perm. At this point I decided it's not wise I return. It's going on 6 months and my hair has only gotten worse it's very dry, my once thick hair is now thin, it's breaking,it's discoloured and my curls all bunch together. It's a terrible mess! I'm extremely upset especially since I have always taken great care and pride in my hair It's so damaged that it's become costly to try and repair it. Today my hair is still breaking and thinning and I'm still very upset with the outcome

I went in specifically asking for my hair to not be cut too short and I showed a photo of my own…read morehair in the past at a length I really loved. Mimmo spoke to me at length and basically said my hair would not look good at that length and that it needed to be shorter for various technical reasons. I negotiated for it to be a bit longer than he was suggested but eventually I agreed to a cut that was far shorter than what I came in wanting. I absolutely acknowledge that I agreed. The trouble was he was so persuasive - he made me feel like my hair would look terrible if I didn't agree to let him cut it to the length he wanted. He literally gave me the feeling that there was one correct way to cut my hair and all others would look terrible. One doesn't want to force a stylist to cut your hair in a way that they feel will look awful, so I reluctantly agreed to shorter length. One week later, I'm miserable. It is far too short and I don't care for it at all. I am going down south short and by the time it curls up in the heat it is going to be SO short. Looking back - it makes absolutely no sense to me that he would say my hair needed to be this short to look good. I showed him a photo where my hair looked perfectly lovely a bit longer! I have had my hair in many slightly longer styles and been perfectly happy with it. It did not need to be this short to look good. For me this was a lesson in not getting talked out of what I know I want. I also think the salon should try harder to hear what the customer wants and deliver that instead of talking them into something they have stated they don't want. The hair does curl somewhat nicely and the styling products I purchased are nice. I am trying to focus on the positives, but overall I can't leave a glowing review because it is just far shorter than what I wanted. My feelings about the cut seem similar to the girl who left a review in 2019 and got a perm and wasn't happy. I will note I am leaving some positive comments as I don't want to be entirely negative. And yes, I agreed to the cut, but the point is that customers should not be talked out of what they wanted when they walked into the salon.

I got a trim by Darquis, a junior stylist, and she did an outstanding job. She walked me through…read morewhat she was doing and how I could style this cut myself at home. Granted, this looked much better when she did the waves, but someday I might be ok at this :) I have gotten one other cleanup while I have been in Toronto and Darquis was by far the best stylist...I think she is even better than the three I have tried in Washington, DC. I am now a local to Queen West and I love this hair salon! It is beautiful, the people are nice, and the vibe is not too trendy like you can find in some shops across town, but it is not outdated either. I think there is a very welcoming vibe in a somewhat timeless space. If you are in the area please check out this little gem. :)

Came in on a Saturday afternoon for a haircut with Brighton and she was FANTASTIC! She was so nice…read moreand made me feel so welcomed and comfortable. I showed her an inspo pic and I already had a premonition that my hair wasn't thick enough to get the same effect, but she still explained how we can work with my hair type and get as close as possible. She didn't make me feel like I wasted her time and I was not disappointed with the results. Even if I were, she made me comfortable enough to feel like I could say something. The space is large with two floors and has a comfortable waiting area. The receptionist was also very kind and all in all a great experience