Kawartha Lakes’s Top 10 Hair Salons & Hairdressers

The Profile

Honey Hair Company is run by Meagan Anstett, an Aveda Academy trained Red Seal hairstylist who established the Bobcaygeon studio in 2019 after relocating from London, Ontario in 2016. The salon positions itself as a modern boutique destination that balances professional technique with approachable, cool-girl salon vibes.

Honey Hair Company specialises in custom colour work with a strong focus on balayage, reverse balayage and money piece highlights designed for low-maintenance, sunkissed results. Services are provided à la carte: toners and blowouts are listed separately from haircuts and the team highlights long-term wearability when planning colour and maintenance schedules.

Honey Hair Company places clear emphasis on consultation, hair-health add-ons and repeat-visit planning, offering metal detox and K18 bond-repair treatments as salon extras to protect chemically treated hair. The studio workflow supports in-person consultations for colour transformations or corrections and encourages clients to bring reference photos for tailored, wearable outcomes.

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

Honey Hair Company is listed as the top pick for its combination of professional credentials, finely tuned colour technique and a salon workflow that prioritises durable, wearable results for cottage-country clients. The owner’s Aveda Academy training, Red Seal credential and explicit maintenance planning make it a dependable choice for predictable, long-lasting colour.

Good to Know

Honey Hair Company operates in Bobcaygeon and uses an a la carte price structure; clients should expect to schedule an in-person consultation for significant colour transformations and to request metal detox or K18 treatments as separate add-ons during booking.

The Profile

Trish's Hair Design presents a neighbourhood boutique approach and relies heavily on an Instagram portfolio to show recent client work; the feed is curated to illustrate everyday, wearable styling across colour and cuts. Prospective clients are encouraged to review social posts so they arrive prepared with visual references for consultations.

Trish's Hair Design appointments focus on personalised service with flattering, low-maintenance finishes that hold between visits; the stylist team aims for wearable shapes and predictable upkeep. The salon’s social media stream acts as a practical lookbook that helps new clients understand the stylist’s strengths and set achievable expectations before booking.

Why It Made the List

Trish’s Hair Design stands out for translating a steady social feed into repeatable in-chair results, using Instagram as a visual planning tool so consultations are more efficient and clients achieve low-maintenance, flattering looks aligned with the stylist’s photographed work.

Good to Know

Review Trish’s Instagram before booking to collect reference photos and to identify the stylist whose portfolio best matches your desired cut or colour; the feed accelerates in‑chair consultations and clarifies expected outcomes.

The Profile

Studio Thirty Eight Salon operates from a historic building steps from downtown Lindsay, combining rustic architectural details with modern studio loft styling and abundant natural light. The space is presented as a welcoming escape where clients can relax and the second-floor location requires stair access that visitors should note before arrival.

Studio Thirty Eight Salon emphasises customised colour services, precision haircuts and luxury scalp and hair treatments while partnering with cruelty-free, sustainability-focused product lines. The team describes a collaborative consultation process and tailors services to both a client’s lifestyle and personal style, framing appointments as bespoke sessions rather than one-size-fits-all.

Why It Made the List

Studio Thirty Eight’s strength is its downtown Lindsay location paired with a team-driven, eco-conscious approach to products and services; clients who value sustainability and a relaxed, atmospheric studio will find attentive consultations and bespoke colour work in a light-filled heritage setting.

Good to Know

Studio Thirty Eight is located N on the second floor; clients should be prepared for stairs access and to check the salon’s posted hours which vary and close on major holidays.

The Profile

Jolie Hair Studio was founded in 2012 by Johanne Williams and Lieschen Fanning and operates out of Bobcaygeon with a long-standing local presence. The salon projects a down-to-earth professional atmosphere and brings several experienced stylists together to provide personalised hair services across a wide client base.

Jolie Hair Studio offers a full-service menu including cuts, blowouts, root touch-ups, full colour, highlights, balayage and treatment options; the studio carries retail lines such as Kevin Murphy and L’Oréal Professionnel. The published weekday hours include a late Thursday evening, making the salon convenient for clients with varying schedules.

Why It Made the List

Jolie Hair Studio is recognised for its established team and consistent weekly schedule, which suits clients who want reliable appointment patterns and an experienced stylist roster capable of both everyday hair and more advanced colour services.

Good to Know

Jolie publishes clear opening hours that include late Thursdays; prices are listed by service and may vary by hair length, so bring details about length and desired outcome when booking to get an accurate time and price estimate.

The Profile

Exsalonce Hair Studio advertises a detailed price list that differentiates services by hair length for cuts, foils and blowouts, with short, medium and long tiers clearly specified. This transparent approach helps clients anticipate cost according to their hair length and the chosen technique before booking.

Exsalonce Hair Studio offers a broad colour menu including root touch-ups, full colour, balayage and foil work as well as event styling and blowouts. The salon publishes weekday hours with Saturday morning availability and closes on Mondays and Sundays, making it straightforward to plan appointments within the posted schedule.

Why It Made the List

Exsalonce’s value proposition is straightforward pricing tied to hair length and a full salon menu that includes premium colouring options; the clear rates and service tiers benefit clients who prioritise predictable costs alongside a comprehensive set of colouring and styling choices.

Good to Know

When booking at Exsalonce, specify your hair length because the salon’s pricing is tiered by short, medium and long lengths; also note their published hours include Saturday mornings but the salon is closed on Mondays and Sundays.

The Profile

Salon Sorella & Day Spa in Lakefield combines hair services with an on-site spa, offering headspa treatments, massage, customizable skin services and manicure and pedicure options alongside advanced colouring and hair extensions. The design retained historical architectural details while creating a tranquil, chic interior intended for full‑service pampering appointments.

Salon Sorella’s team provides advanced colour techniques, extension services and a dedicated colour bar alongside spa treatments, positioning the business as a destination for clients seeking combined hair and beauty services in a single visit. The salon highlights high-quality product lines and a client-focused booking experience tied to both hair and spa programs.

Why It Made the List

Salon Sorella distinguishes itself by merging professional hair services with a full spa program, offering clients the convenience of hair extensions, colour expertise and customizable skin or massage treatments in one appointment within a preserved historic Lakefield setting.

Good to Know

Salon Sorella is located in Lakefield near the Trent–Severn Waterway; the salon operates an online booking system, maintains COVID-19 precautions such as provider masking and runs a mailing list for offers and news.

The Profile

SG Hair Company presents its work primarily through Instagram, using social updates to display recent client transformations and current styling trends. The feed serves as the salon’s primary portfolio, helping prospective clients preview stylist strengths and identify looks they want to replicate at their appointment.

SG Hair Company emphasises creative yet wearable results with attention to fit and finish; the salon’s social posts provide a steady stream of technical and finished work so clients can align consultation requests with clearly visible recent examples and make bookings based on actual stylist output.

Why It Made the List

SG Hair Company makes social media a practical booking tool: frequent Instagram updates allow clients to evaluate recent colour work and cutting approaches before booking, which helps set clear expectations for in‑chair consultations and outcome planning.

Good to Know

Prospective clients should review SG Hair Company’s Instagram to select reference photos and to identify the stylist whose recent posts match their desired look, since the feed is the primary source of up‑to‑date portfolio examples.

The Profile

Thairapy Beauty Bar positions itself as an upscale beauty destination in downtown Lindsay with a roster of senior stylists who advertise decades of combined experience. The salon promotes expertise in high-lift blonding, colour correction and lived-in colouring alongside a full menu of classic colouring and cutting techniques.

Thairapy Beauty Bar lists premium product lines such as Olaplex, Living Proof and K‑18, and offers smoothing systems like Cezanne and Agave as part of its technical services. The salon also provides event makeup, lash application and bridal trial bookings, signalling a broader beauty offering beyond standard hair work.

Why It Made the List

Thairapy Beauty Bar is notable for its senior stylist team and technical focus on high-lift blondes and colour correction, backed by premium bond-building products and a service menu designed to support complex colour services and event makeup in one location.

Good to Know

Thairapy requires 24 hours’ notice for cancellations and applies a 50 percent fee for late cancellations; bridal or trial makeup bookings should be scheduled separately to secure both service and trial times.

The Profile

Anthony’s Hair Studio operates inside Lindsay Square Mall and lists a larger roster of stylists, reported around ten, plus a nail technician and upper-body piercing services, offering a multi-service retail environment adjacent to other shops. The mall location provides easy customer parking and straightforward public access for walk-ins or scheduled visits.

Anthony’s Hair Studio carries the L’anza Healing Haircare colour line and emphasises hair health with services that heal, seal and protect hair. The salon accepts appointments and accommodates walk-ins when availability permits which suits clients seeking flexible timing while running errands at the mall.

Why It Made the List

Anthony’s Hair Studio’s scale and mall setting make it practical for clients looking for multiple service options in a single trip; the combination of numerous stylists, a nail technician and piercing services offers one-stop convenience for shoppers and local visitors.

Good to Know

Anthony’s is located West in Lindsay Square Mall and prefers appointments but accepts walk-ins when stylists are available; the salon participates in Air Miles rewards for visits, so bring your membership details if you plan to collect points.

The Profile

Hair Studio 54 Bobcaygeon presents itself as a community-focused salon serving Bobcaygeon and nearby cottage-country clients, using Instagram to display recent client styles that suit lake-country lifestyles. The feed highlights dependable, wearable cuts and colour choices tailored to residents and seasonal visitors who want easy-to-manage hair between appointments.

Hair Studio 54 Bobcaygeon emphasises practical cuts and colour with attention to day-to-day manageability, positioning the studio as a familiar local option for clients who prioritise straightforward, reliable styling. The salon encourages prospective clients to preview recent work online to choose a stylist whose portfolio best matches their everyday needs.

Why It Made the List

Hair Studio 54 is valued by local clients for its focus on approachable, seasonally appropriate looks and for maintaining an active Instagram feed that helps visitors and residents preview workable, low-maintenance styles before booking an appointment.

Good to Know

Check Hair Studio 54’s Instagram to view recent styles and to gather reference photos; the salon specifically serves Bobcaygeon residents and cottage‑country visitors, so seasonal availability and stylist schedules can vary during busy summer months.