Stylist was friendly, asked many questions as it was a first time appointment. Gave me just the cut…read moreI wanted. Will be back.

I was vacationing in Parksville (from Vancouver) and decided to take some time out and have my hair…read morecoloured. I found Urban Edge Hair Group online, and was booked in with Jamie. I really liked this salon! Lots of great products to look at and learn about, and the staff were all very nice. My stylist, Jamie, while relatively new to hair dressing but was confident and very knowledgeable about product and options.She listened to my vision of 'better hair' and then offered a several options to make it better now, and get me closer to what I was envisioning with the next colouring. She suggested a few foils on top (which were done perfectly I must say), and a lighter overall colour (which has never been suggested before) and I must say that I came out of the salon with hair that looked absolutely gorgeous! I also enjoyed the time I spent with the lovely Jamie, which is an important component of the hair experience! I highly recommend Urban Edge and Jamie! You won't be disappointed!

Great service. Highly recommend. I was traveling and she made time for me, very friendly and my…read morehair looked terrific!

From the owner: She has been trained in Northern Europe and California USA in men's and women's hair styling…read more,staying current in all hair fashions .Won 14 awards across the northwest for her masterful hairstyling work .She is a Master Judge with the Arts and Sciences of Canada. She believes in high professional standards in service and hair care.Services includes mens and woman styling ,conditioning, perms ,colouring and dimensional highlighting. Catering to the young and mature male or female. Service range is very competitive in the Oceanside area.

Kohana at Island Haircutting in Parksville is top notch, best customer service, super talented…read morehairdresser who knows her stuff. Props to her for being such a great hairdresser, will be a regular :)

All around awful experience, daughter was donating her hair for wigs for kids. They charged me…read moreextra, didn't shampoo her hair, cut it crooked and were extremely rude. Wouldn't recommend this place anyone ever.

I find the staff friendly and prompt and the facility clean and comfortable. The prices are decent…read more Baily takes care of me and I've been happy with my cut and colour.

I've been going to this salon for years and can't recommend it highly enough…read more I was looking for a men's barbershop but decided to give this a try and I couldn't be happier with my choice. The owner Victoria, is attentive and listens to preferences while offering helpful suggestions. Hands down, this is the very best Salon in the Parksville area for men to get a 'barbershop' haircut. While I don't have personal experience, lol, they appear to have a steady clientele of services for the ladies. Well done, Victoria!!

This salon was recommended to me from my former hair stylist in Edmonton who I hold in high esteem…read more I have gone to Carrie several times now and am very happy with her service. She has given me two great hair cuts now and I am looking forward to the next. She listens carefully to what you want and executes your needs well. The salon is larger than I expected. There are at least 4 stylists who are all very friendly and seem to equally great work. The boutique part is a small collection of clothing and accessories that are actually quite nice and would be something I would weave if I needed more clothing. They are a little on the smaller side and not too many large sizes. One can get an appoinment quite easily and often on the same day which is nice if you are visiting and in need of a professional to do your hair. Give it a try! I am sure you'll like it.

Great place to go. Everyone one is awesome. Diane is the best, genuinely cares and always has a…read moresmile. We always leave feeling pamperd and happy with our hair cuts. Couldn't rave enough about her and this salon.

I was wanting to get a good hair cut and a style as I had not had a haircut for quite a long time…read more With my moving to this new area, I am still getting used to the stores and other businesses in this area too, that I have had not only long waits for some things that this is why I've been a bit discouraged about getting things done at the times that would have made things easier for me. Also, for the reason I cannot drive, and so as a result have to rely on someone to take me to the places I need to go to, or I want to go to, that for me this was not an easy or easily noticeable place to find in the Qualicum, BC area. For the hair cut I got from her it was good enough. I think at this point in time, that I will decide to try another salon in this area or even elsewhere if I find it needs to be done again in the future. The price was okay, the service was good, but as for this place being hard to see or notice this is why I am only giving it a 3.5 rating out of a 5.

so happy with hair coloring perfect and reasonably priced…read more great work! thankyou The knowledge and care that created such amazingvresults!!

My cut was a quality one and I got what I had asked for in terms of the type of cut. I had an…read moreappointment , but wasn't greeted when I arrived so patrons head of me were invited to the chair. I had to enquire about my booking. Then I was given priority.

There is a beautiful waterfall as you walk in that sets a wonderful backdrop inside the grotto…read more This beautiful grotto at Tigh Na Mara is calming and relaxing. The water temperatures are within 1 degree of your body and a delight to soak or enjoy a swim. Covid rules limit the number of people to 8 in the grotto. There is also a lounge and tapas restaurant where you can enjoy wine, snacks or tappas afterward. The only downside to visiting the grotto is the cost. Be prepared to spend at least $100 for a couple to enjoy an hour of relaxation.

Upon arrival, you are greeted with a very tranquil environment. The staff seemed pretty well…read moreorganized, and they provided a really quick but informative tour. They provide slippers, a robe, and a locker card for you and I was promptly shown where to put my belongings. I booked a 60-minute RMT treatment, but was early. I lazed in their lounge area for about 20 minutes. In the lounge, there are light refreshments such as water, coffee, tea, fruits, mixed nuts etc. You could also order off their menu if you please. My RMT was a few minutes behind, but I understand, and she apologized. The massage went great, she was really strong, and intuitive. I then proceeded to the newly renovated Grotto for my allotted 2 hours of soaking and relaxing (it's 2 hours booked time-slot, they don't set the timer for you when you step foot into The Grotto). The entire Grotto area is not large, it is about the size of a standard hotel swimming pool area. It was beautiful, but it's not mind-blowing. The mineral pool takes up the majority of the Grotto, and that was lovely. It had a large waterfall feature that was like a curtain of silence (more on that later). The temperature was perfect and my skin did not prune! There is one cold waterfall (more like a fancy Moen-style fixed showerhead). There is one medium-large hot tub. Outside, there are several (about 6) patio-style tables and chairs, equipped with heat-lamps (for colder months) and medium-large gas fireplace/pits. You could also order food and beverages here (alcohol too). They had 5-6 large wooden barrel-like structures that were the dry saunas. I went mid-week, so I didn't have to share mine with anybody. It is very new and very clean. They also have 2 outdoor showers in case you need to rinse off. There is a self-serve beverage area that serves four different flavours of water varying in effervescence (not kidding). All in all, not a bad experience. PROS: -lovely ambience: I can see if you want to splurge on a mini-spa experience, the Grotto could be a great option ($95 per person, 2 hours stay max) -new facilities: the locker room is large, clean and very nice. The showers were large, clean, and well stocked. The lockers are electronic, so I didn't feel like my belongings were in any danger. They even have one bikini dryer which worked like a charm. -RMT: she was great, very lovely personality, and knew what she was doing CONS: -The Grotto: since I booked an RMT treatment, I had no choice but to add the Grotto (why? Not sure....) Would I have added the Grotto anyway? Sure... but would I pay $95 for a couple of pools and self-serve sparking water? No... Why didn't I get a slight discount for The Grotto since I am already paying for an RMT appointment? Not sure.... I was tempted to go back to the lounge and take the entire bowl of fruit (they featured plums and nectarines that day which are so expensive at the moment) and empty out their mixed nuts dispenser. But I promised I would not let my intrusive thoughts take over my life anymore...-The Grotto rules: there are signs posted everywhere that all guests should speak in quiet voices (much like the Scandinave Spa in Whistler). However, there were a few couples having full blown conversation whilst soaking in the mineral pool. Keep in mind, there is a constant, loud waterfall in The Grotto, so in order to be heard above that noise, you need to speak loudly. That's why I had to take reprieve behind the curtain of silence, because I did not care about whether or not Steve wanted to go back to get those runners. I was also a bit peeved that the staff standing around (2-3 of them at a time) didn't reinforce these rules. In Whistler, they are way more stricter about the silence rule. -The RMT: again, she was lovely and skilled... but $200 for 60 minutes.... Yes, I will get SOME of the money back, but my health coverage pays only for what the average RMT charges across Canada, so I will likely get about $100 back. Again, I get it, it's a resort/spa, it's all about the ambience and location. She did throw in some warm towels, lavender mists etc to make it more "spa-like", but I would not return just for an RMT treatment I can get elsewhere for much cheaper. -The check-out process: If you noticed, I reiterated "treatment" several times. Are you supposed to tip for an RMT treatment? Okay, I get it, it's a resort/spa. I would have tipped my RMT anyway, because it is what it is. The thing that left a really bad taste in my mouth (and it wasn't the lavender mist spray or the strawberry-lemongrass sparkling water), was the AUTO GRATUITY. Now, am I a dunce and didn't read the fine print? Maybe... but I am also only ONE PERSON. I used one towel, one robe, one pair of slippers (which I returned, I swear), and I fetched all my own refreshments. There was a 15% auto-gratuity for BOTH the RMT and THE GROTTO *shakes head* I would have gladly tipped them 15%-20% on my own anyway, but that's not the point. TLDR:Do it once, won't be back

Alanna is amazing. I have thin short hair and she gives me the best hair cut I've ever had. I'm…read morealso very happy with my high/low lights. and having her wash my hair is a spa treatment.,

Alanna is very thorough and does a great job on my hair every time. I'm never disappointed. I…read morehighly recommend her.