Calgary’s Top 10 Hair Salons & Hairdressers

The Profile

Lavish Salon lists several master stylists and master educators on its team and presents a full service menu covering cuts, balayage, highlights, root colour and corrective work; the roster and services emphasise technical colour and texture-aware cutting performed by senior staff across the salon.

Lavish Salon operates an on-site shop for professional tools and homecare products, encouraging clients to take home the same items used in the chair; the website and service pages make clear that retail and homecare guidance are part of how the salon helps hair look and wear between visits.

Lavish Salon publishes extended weekday opening hours including late-evening availability on selected days and a clear booking contact which supports after-work appointments; that combination of educator-level staff, a product shop and late openings gives clients technical colour expertise alongside practical scheduling options for longer services.

Why It Made the List and Why It’s Our Top Pick

Lavish Salon tops this list because it combines educator-level technical staff with late weekday openings and an integrated retail selection, allowing clients to book technically demanding colour work at later times while buying the exact professional products recommended by their stylist for home maintenance.

Good to Know

Lavish Salon is SE #143 and posts weekday evenings on specific days; plan longer colour appointments around those later slots and ask your stylist during consultation which retail products to buy for upkeep between visits.

The Profile

Urban Texture Hair Studio foregrounds longer, lived-in colour and balayage work as core services, positioning blonding and soft, low-maintenance finishes at the centre of its menu; the studio describes a hospitality-first environment where technical colour sits alongside a relaxed client experience.

Urban Texture Hair Studio stocks primarily Canadian and clean-beauty product lines, highlighting gluten-free, paraben-free and cruelty-free options such as Surface Hair and other Canadian brands, and notes that Laurie personally tests items before they reach the salon shelves to ensure performance and suitability.

Why It Made the List

Urban Texture Hair Studio stands out for pairing specialist long-hair balayage and blonding skills with a curated clean-beauty retail selection and an in-salon rewards system, making it practical for clients who want technical colour expertise together with vetted Canadian products and repeat-purchase incentives.

Good to Know

Urban Texture Hair Studio is located at #320 12024 Sarcee Trail NW and runs extended weekday hours on several days; ask about product trial options and the in-salon rewards points system if you plan to purchase homecare after your appointment.

The Profile

ARTISTIC SALON has operated in Calgary for more than 35 years as a full-service salon and barbershop, offering cuts, personalised colour, perms and corrective services across a multi-level team that includes master stylists and apprentices; the long-standing presence shows in a broad menu and experienced bench strength.

ARTISTIC SALON promotes a client-centred approach with free consultations and a clear policy for chemical services; the site notes that clients interested in chemical treatments may be asked to attend a consultation and complete a Chemical Waiver Form ahead of certain services to ensure safety and suitability.

Why It Made the List

ARTISTIC SALON is notable for combining decades of local experience with a cautious, policy-driven approach to chemical work which benefits clients planning corrective colour, perms or complex multi-step transformations by providing a pre-service consultation process and safety checks before booking treatment.

Good to Know

ARTISTIC SALON is at #260, SW and posts open hours across weekdays and weekends; allow extra time when arranging chemical services because consultations and signed Chemical Waiver Forms may be required prior to starting some treatments.

The Profile

The Beverly operates a prominent online and in-salon shop alongside its service menu, organising products by concern such as colour care, frizz, thinning and scalp, which helps clients match retail purchases to the salon treatments they receive and plan targeted homecare routines.

The Beverly presents a contemporary, casual-luxury salon identity and lists opening hours covering weekdays and weekends; the website highlights curated brand selections and shipping terms, signalling that retail availability and delivery policies are part of the client experience tied to the salon services.

Why It Made the List

The Beverly’s distinguishing feature is the close integration of a curated retail offer with in-salon services, allowing clients to buy the specific tools and targeted products recommended by their stylist and to follow a clearly organised homecare plan supported by the salon’s online shop and shipping options.

Good to Know

The Beverly is located at 3011 14 St SW and lists shipping fees and free-shipping thresholds online; if you plan to buy post-appointment products, check the site for current availability and shipping terms before relying on immediate in-salon stock.

The Profile

Nest Studio YYC is an appointment-only private studio run by Niki King, a stylist with over 25 years of experience; the studio emphasises simple, clean and inclusive surroundings and specialises in lived-in hair, modern shags, heavy texture and razor or dry cutting for a deliberately unrefined finish.

Nest Studio YYC operates with gender-neutral, length-based pricing rather than separating services by gender, and it advertises free on-site parking at its Mission location inside the UltraWhite Clinic on the second floor, which supports clients seeking focused one-on-one attention combined with convenient parking.

Why It Made the List

Nest Studio YYC’s private, single-stylist model, long experience of its founder and gender-neutral pricing make it a practical choice for clients who want a calm, appointment-only environment with clear length-based prices and a consistent one-to-one relationship with an experienced stylist.

Good to Know

Nest Studio YYC accepts bookings by text at 403-701-5559, operates by appointment only and does not accommodate small children; confirm parking instructions at the UltraWhite Clinic and use the studio’s text line when scheduling your visit.

The Profile

Jemini Hair Artistry describes a project-based pricing model where service costs are set by the size and complexity of the project rather than by the minute, taking into account hair amount, product usage and the expertise required; the approach aims to make pricing transparent and tied to materials and work scope.

Jemini Hair Artistry offers Nano Extension services sold by bundle, with each bundle containing 20 nano pieces, and provides complimentary scalp tests and consultations to determine the number of bundles and the appropriate extension plan for a client’s density and length goals.

Why It Made the List

Jemini Hair Artistry’s project-pricing and structured nano-extension bundles benefit clients seeking clear cost estimates for extensions and complex colour work, because pricing is linked to materials and the specific work required rather than to elapsed chair time, improving budget predictability for major projects.

Good to Know

Jemini Hair Artistry advises new clients to book a 60-minute appointment for a full consultation and assessment; bring reference photos and discuss extension bundle counts during that consultation so the stylist can reserve appropriate time and materials.

The Profile

LeenaTouch is a private-suite salon led by Leena, who trained at MARCA College and Paramita Academy and built her practice using Joico products; the site emphasises one-on-one appointments, a plan-driven approach to hair goals and consistent product guidance to keep hair healthy and vibrant between visits.

LeenaTouch sets explicit client boundaries on its site, serving girls aged twelve and older and operating from a private suite at 4014 Macleod Trail SE, Suite 308; the salon’s menu lists length-based pricing brackets and highlights Joico as the primary professional line used for services and homecare recommendations.

Why It Made the List

LeenaTouch’s private-suite format and consistent use of Joico products make it well-suited for clients who want a single-stylist relationship, predictable product recommendations and a private appointment environment where a clear plan for hair goals is established and maintained over time.

Good to Know

LeenaTouch asks clients to book online, notes the age policy of serving clients twelve and older, and recommends bringing any hair-history notes so the stylist can form a realistic plan during the private appointment.

The Profile

Vivid Hair Design occupies a Renfrew storefront at 405 14th Ave N.E. in Calgary and presents a full-service menu covering haircuts, hair colour, balayage, highlights, perms, straightening, shampoo and style, trial hair and special occasion upstyles; the website also offers online booking and lists two phone numbers for enquiries.

Vivid Hair Design publishes starter prices arranged by stylist seniority, Junior, Stylist, Senior and Master, with example entry points shown for women's cuts (junior $55, stylist $60, senior $70, master $80) and colour and balayage listings that span stylist tiers; opening hours include Monday through Friday evenings on selected days and Saturday service until 4pm, with Sunday closed.

Why It Made the List

Transparency around starting prices by stylist level is Vivid Hair Design's practical strength; the posted price bands for cuts, colour and balayage let clients estimate costs and choose an experience level, while online booking and explicitly listed opening hours reduce scheduling uncertainty for longer colour or specialty services.

Good to Know

Note the salon lists trial hair specials starting at $50 and upstyles starting at $100; if you need a specific stylist level or a weekend appointment request, check the two listed phone numbers or the online booking system and confirm Saturday availability in advance because weekend slots end by 4pm.

The Profile

Hedkandi Salon - 8 Street is one of three Hedkandi boutique destinations in Calgary and presents a lifestyle-salon identity that combines fashion, art and community across a network of studios, with a consistent stylist hierarchy and branded in-salon experiences.

Hedkandi Salon - 8 Street publishes explicit service bands by stylist level and offers specialised services such as curly-hair cuts, blowouts and event styling; the site also sets clear operational rules including a 24-hour cancellation policy to protect stylists’ schedules.

Why It Made the List

Hedkandi Salon - 8 Street is distinguished by its multi-location brand consistency, clearly defined price bands by stylist level and visible client policies, which create predictable expectations for new guests while offering access to a broad team of stylists across the Hedkandi network.

Good to Know

Hedkandi requests 24 hours notice for cancellations and asks curly-hair clients to arrive clean, dry and product-free for the curly-cut service; review the salon’s cancellation policy when booking to avoid potential charges.

The Profile

Pearl The Salon’s booking platform sets explicit, multi-hour durations for complex services such as balayage, bleach, colour correction and keratin treatments, reflecting comprehensive workflows and the time required for multi-step colour processes in the chair.

Pearl The Salon offers bridal and mobile services with defined trial and party-group time slots on its scheduler, making the salon practical for clients and planners who need coordinated on-location styling or extended bridal trials and who rely on exact timing when booking group services.

Why It Made the List

Pearl The Salon stands out for publishing exact durations for lengthy colour, correction and bridal services, which helps clients reserve the full time required for technical processes and aids event planning because the scheduler provides clear time expectations for trials, party bookings and on-site work.

Good to Know

Pearl The Salon posts its weekly hours on the booking site and lists mobile bridal options; confirm any travel charges and on-location timing details when requesting a mobile service to ensure the team’s schedule and travel needs are accounted for.