Reviews of HS Studio Salon Spa (Hairdressing)

Arunabh Kalita

Unprofessional behaviour and the stylist had 0 knowledge about hairstyles! She didn’t know what to do even though I explained a number of times what I wanted. And instead I was insulted with a number of comments that I am not allowing her to do her job. She had to call another stylist in between to just do a partition. Waste of one and half hour and 25$! I had to another studio the next day to fix my hair! Do refrain from going to this place. One of my friend had even hair damage with the colours they used on her hair!

Shawn Elford

Amazing staff great energy and the lady who did my eyebrows fabulous.

Sarah Dobson

Margaret is amazing!!

Ronda Longard

I phoned to make an apt for a haircut. I have never heard of their method of pricing. The girl who answered the call assumed I did know. When I asked her to explain, she did in a courteous manner. I had two questions, so she answered them. When I asked (in regards to the levels) what the numbers mean, like what does a one denote and what does a six denote she acted like I was four years old and told me she already explained it. I said yes, you told me there are levels based on experience, but what do the numbers represent in terms of experience? She got a little catty at this point and said maybe she should get someone else to help 'explain' it to me. I refused and tried one more time. I said, the numbers mean experience so what level of experience does one mean and what level of experience does six mean? She told me, and then I thanked her and said I had never even heard of this pricing before this call.....(long pause) then, instead of being gracious, she got defensive, and acted as if I were too stupid to understand 'simple' instructions. I decided at that moment this is not the place for me. If she cannot handle being pleasant and kind while explaining policy to a customer, then she obviously cannot be trusted with my appearance!

AlienWitch

I go here for my nails religiously. I love the nail techs, and I go for my hair and I absolutely ADORE all of the stylists! Greg is who did my hair! Kristal is who did my nails!????????????

pinkcyclop

Excellent service

VMPNS President

I've been coming here for years to see Natasha and love it! My hair has a mind of its own and until Natasha I never found a hairdresser who has been able to give me a cut that looks good for more than about 10 minutes. All of the staff are friendly and welcoming and they really know their hair!

Bambreigh Porter

Had the pleasure of booking in with Derrianne, she is a truly amazing stylist and went above and beyond for me!! She did everything exactly as I pictured and the color is amazing. Would definitely recommend going to see her for any hair services :)

Madgesty

Brenden did such an amazing job with my hair. He is amazing with color and he shaped my bangs so perfectly! 10/10 would recommend especially for coloured hair, he knows his stuff!!

Emily McGuire

Staff here are friendly, accommodating, and skilled. They pay attention to what you want and always deliver high quality services. I'll never go anywhere else for my hair and brows.

Mel Etiz

Gregory gave me the coloured hair of my pixie dreams. The colours he used stayed vibrant for weeks and his instructions helped me care for my colour treated hair. He always asks what my budget is (since I’m a student) and helps me manage expectations of what I’d like and how to get there. I will not go anywhere else for hairstyling.

H M

Great parking/accessibility. Fantastic location and staff. Prices are pretty comparable to the rest of the market for the services they offer.

Marina Turbide

Not cheap but so worth it! I got a peachy/Rose Gold balayage and it looks so good! Patrick is excellent and great to talk to :) 10/10 would recommend

Jodie Holman

Martaine is one of the best hairdressers around I got a complete change to my look by dying it jet black and getting a cut it was done sooo professionally and also met the look I was going for. She is also really good with making you feel comfortable and also understanding what you want out of your look. I recommend.

Cindy Howell

Sorry. Had to alter my review again. My hair was hurt by bleach I didn't want by the first stylist I saw. Then I was invited me back to fix the damage with a different stylist, she did a treatment and told me it would last 6-8 weeks. But it lasted 2 shampoos. My ends are again epicly frizzy and puffy, and my hair has little to no shape due to breakage and fallout. Thanks for trying, but it didn't work. So now I'm left with having to get it cut - a lot - so will lose so much length that I worked so very hard to get. I honestly hate my hair atm. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE listen to new clients when they tell you bleach does their hair no good. Thankfully it's winter, so plenty of hats to get through. I am thankful you reaches out and tried though, just sad it didn't hold. ????

Weam Abdullah

I did balayage with Adrianna and I love it so much, she is kind and expert. All my future hair color will be with here. Everyone was friendly. Highly recommended salon ????????

Melissa Mosher

Always a great experience at HS, the staff is welcoming and extremely knowledgeable ♡

Breanna Walsh

I booked in two facials and they messed it up and offered two facials at completely different times, very disappointed

Ashlea Bungay

Fast service and very clean. They had great covid protocols and I felt safe. Margaret in the salon is a delight to interact with and Crystal in the spa is so friendly and does a phenomenal job! Love this place!

Melanie Sparkle

Excellent, professional service. They are quick and they know their stuff and the hairstyle that fits you. They are lovely there!

Sharon Radford

Kennedy did an amazing job! My hair is thick and heavy and she is the first person to ever thin and texturize it to my liking. Thank you!

Lexi Kellington

Jesse is an amazing stylist! Super friendly, thorough consultation, and the final product was outstanding! I've never been happier with a hair stylist. The rest of the staff are all very kind. Great salon!

Bridget Mahoon

As a first time goer, I was made uncomfortable and received bad looks. I was not pleased with the final outcome. Seemed low effort and unprofessional. Definitely sticking to my other studio. At least it was only $65 and took 15 minutes?

Cheyanne Spence

Amazing, friendly, professional staff, They know thier stuff. I am very happy with the work they have done for me

Rikki

Great salon, I've had many different services here in both the salon and spa and am never disappointed!

Kim Eisenhauer

Jesse has been doing my hair for years. He is excellent. He has great advice on cuts and colors, what will work for you, how much up- keep will be required, etc. The prices are fair and reasonable. Highly recommended!

Nancy Eisener

I have been Blessed to be a client of Sophia at the HS Studio for as long as she has been there. Sophia is creative, kind, innovative and amazing! She has been there to help with my hair when I have had funerals to attend and needed sudden style. The staff at the Studio have a wonderful interpersonal dynamic. All are happy to help all clients present at the Studio. I've been there with walkers, rollators and my current wheelchair. It has never been a problem for anyone at this excellent place. I truly love it there. Thank you everyone!

Alain Bryden

They're all very friendly, have reasonable prices for men's cuts, and have dealt with Covid in a professional and reassuring way.

DP Steyn

For women this place must be a blast, but for guys with short, easily manageable hair you're probably not going to get the best bangs(lol) for your buck. I timed my haircut and it took 9 minutes. That set me back over $40 including tip, which I didn't really think was fair. If you have a complicated hair situation, however I could totally see this place being worth your while. FYI they have wifi you can use while you wait. Appointments are definitely recommended.

Tatiana Karpovich

Worst makeup artist in the city. Not even sure if she is certified. Showed the picture of make up I'd like to have and asked for contouring and eyeliner. I've got like three layers of foundation which is not contouring. I've got crooked eyeliner lines that looked like 5 yo tried to do it. Shades was terrible. It did not look like on the picture even close. But it just bothers me the most that she did not even apply mascara!!! I believe that their make up artist did not show up so they ask random person from the street to cover it.

Deirdre Floyd

I really liked Jade who did my manicure. Service was good BUT I had no idea prices were based on the level of the person I got booked with. I think this should be clearer on the website. Anyway , Jade was great and very happy with my nails.

Yolande Williams

Best Waxing. Ask for Stephanie Stewart

Amy Harrison

Greg did a wonderful job colouring my hair! I am super happy with the way it looks, just in time for summer! They are very professional and made sure I left happy!

Sam Sam

Friendly staff and professional stylist!

Rhia Perkins

Friendly and professional services. Great with kids!

Monica Stoilov

Natasha is the best!

Anne Irwin

Had a problem with a service. Staff wouldn't even discuss what could be done to rectify it. Frustrating!

The burntoutlighter

Meh it's okay

Marlene Imber

Had a great experience with Alisha today. Will definitely be going back!

rebekah mcgrath

Loyal customer for the last 8 years. My stylist moved on to another career and that left me with the difficult task of finding another stylist. I booked an appointment with Margo. We hit it off and I couldn’t be happier. She is a credit to the salon and I would highly recommend her. Not only is she an excellent stylist, she is kind considerate and clearly care about her clients. Thanks for the awesome cut Margo!

Sierra Burgess

Adrianna is the best!

STIKI

Had a eyelash lift and tint done by Stephanie and i am extremely happy with the results!!..thanks again :)

Susan Connolly

Like but getting much too expensive! Disappointed, as I will be shopping around as a result.

Kim Scaravelli

The staff at HRM are ABSOLUTE professionals. Today, with COVID-19 factoring into all of our experiences, it is INCREDIBLY VALUABLE to know that the premises and practices are minimizing our risks while also maximizing our enjoyment of the experience. I just had my first haircut (and colour and highlights) since this pandemic started. The process to enter the location was simple yet thorough. I was asked questions. My temperature was taken. And I was provided with a mask. Inside the premises, arrows guided my movements. And partitions ensured that I was physically separated from other clients at ALL TIMES, included when I was being shampooed. Every staff member wore a mask. COVID-19 is stressful. And it felt great to be able to relax and enjoy a bit of pampering without feeling that I was, in any way, violating safe practices. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HS Studios!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Jyselle Hug

My experience here was so nice ! I first went in just to check prices and everyone was super welcoming and helpful. Then when I got home I couldn’t wait to go back and get my hair cut I called right back and made an appointment. Again they were super kind and helpful and explained everything super well. And last but not lease I LOVE my new hair so thank you and highly recommend.

Laura

Ask for Margaret. She's magical!

SUSAN LOVELESS

Eileen is a very experienced hairstylist. She was great at listening to exactly what I wanted and delivered. I highly recommend her.

Ann Noddin

Jade was amazing and very friendly and professional. She did a great job ❤️

Liz Kivman

Great service !

Heather Brooker

It was my first time at this hair salon and I specifically booked it because it was ranked as 1 of the best 3 salons in Halifax - that was my first mistake - I should have read all the reviews before booking an appointment. I took photos of myself with previous haircuts so the stylist could see what my hair 'could' look like if cut properly. I regret to say that I'm disappointed with the result. They asked if I wanted my money back - I said 'no', they offered me another appointment but there are now trust issues - can the stylist do the job? The stylist is a lovely person, but the end result has left me so disappointed. I know the salon will respond with one of their 'stock' answers which denotes an uncaring attitude towards customer service. Please read ALL the reviews before going to this place for services. Clearly they have issues. I was at your salon and had a haircut on August 19, 2021 appointment was at 1:30 pm. Please don't respond to this with a stock answer that I wasn't there - I was there.

Presley Whynot

I had my first manicure today with Stephanie. She did an amazing job fixing up my nails, they have never looked so good!

Matt Watson

It felt extremely rushed, perhaps given the fact that I paid in advance. The stylist often tugged on my hair and made it uneven. I would strongly refrain from choosing this salon as a man

Arzeena Timpa

Super happy with my haircut!! Went from long frizzy hair to short bob. Chelsea B. did a great job! Experience and skill without a crazy price tag!!

jackinat0r

I didn't write anything here initially but I'm sorry, what name did you search in your database and when did you need one to take criticism? This was completely truthful, I'll be getting in touch

Cavell Ferguson

Best hair cut ever! Thank you Emily.

Lorraine Macdougall

Relaxing.

Carolann Kall

Went for an appointment for a consult on a particular makeup brand. She was 30 mins late for the consult. She later told me it was best her previous client wanted an upgrade service so it wasn’t her fault. Which is silly because that clearly makes her late for her next booked client. Then once she matched me to a colour she said they didn’t even have the product in stock. She said it was ordered but they have no idea when it will be in. Seems like something that should have been communicated to be when I booked the appointment. When I told them this was pretty bad customer service she shrugged and said it wasn’t her fault. The front desk said the same thing. Don’t bother with this place. Go somewhere that values their clients!

Jennifer Poirier

Had a wonderful experience at HS Studio. Greg gave me a great cut and colour - and some great hair education! Was extremely happy with the service, and my hair looks great. Exactly what I wanted!

melissa s

I had the haircut in June this year as a birthday treat and only remembered now when I saw a bank statement. Paid over $50 for the worst haircut of my life. The stylist was Karen and I can safely say based on the haircut she gave me that she knows nothing about how to choose the best haircut for the type of hair and shape of the face, or about how to actually cut the hair so it doesn't look like a messy, unkempt mop as soon as it's washed. I can't express how disappointed I was when I washed it the following day and saw the result. I really wished I hadn't done anything to it, especially not before my 20th birthday weekend

Christopher Robins

Always look forward to my pedis with Angela. Lots of smiles , laughs, creative designs, and cookies. Angela always goes above and beyond .

Eve Wickwire

Good hair cut

liliam durante

Amazing place

Shelby Somers

I love my hairdresser. D. Oakes. She can cut any style, curly or straight, long or short. The first time I've ever had a hairdresser I didn't have to go home after a cut and fix it myself.

Celine MD Rouillard

From our perspective, customer satisfaction is not their priority. We had a "misunderstanding" (read between the lines) and my daughter did not get the results we expected based on pictures we were shown. A huge disappointment and hole in the wallet. They would NOT compensate NOR try to fix. They would not take their share of the responsibility for the mistake even though we decided to agree with them that it was a "misunderstanding". Even though the stylist made my teen feel very comfortable with her, it was clear that she had very little experience. It took her 5 hours to lighten and foil my daughters long hair. Industry standards is 3 hours. We will never go back and would not recommend to anyone.

Simone Alim

I was very skeptical and paranoid about getting my hair done since my last experience ended in a bleached mess. But Patrick fixed that by doing a phenomenal job. He transformed my hair and gave me the perfect hair colour without me having to tell him. The staff is so friendly and professional. This is easily the only salon I trust.

Oscar Ellington

I live close-by and decided to check out this place. Perhaps they don't know how to do men's hair, but not only did they not listen to my instructions and cut unevenly, they charged me astronomically. Stick to other, better salons downtown. Super disappointed

Elizabeth Nickerson

Vicky terrific as usual.

Rachael

Excellent service, clean and aesthetic salon, friendly staff, and a talented and friendly stylist.

Leah MacLellan

This has only been my second time here but both times I have had fantastic experiences! Both stylists I've had have done an amazing job with my hair, and both were very personable and friendly. Will definitely be back and would highly recommend to anyone!

Raman Sandhu

They ruined my hair, got balayage and they make my hair into brown golden blonde shades stripes

Kelanne McD

Sweet Christy does my pedicures and they are just always perfect. Feet are treated well, nail polish is applied evenly and properly. Always a good chat and laughs. Never rushed. I've been to quite a few for places pedicures and Christie is just the best. Plus she put me onto a hairdresser who finally gets my hair and cuts it appropriately!

Terry Hunter

Good service

Satwinder kaur

Honestly, I don't want to give even one star. I was so excited because it was my first time doing a haircolour. Unfortunately, I picked this place. I had the 50% off coupon but they broken down the Services and didn't even give me 15% off. I showed the colour to hairdresser and he did not pay attention properly as he knew what was in the picture. My hair looked horrible after the haircolour and I asked them to do it again and now my hair looks like I never had colour in them. I tried to talk to the manager and according to them, she was never in the salon. They said they will fix my hair but never did. Guys, if you want to save your hair please do not go here for a haircolour specifically. It is not professional at all.

Terri Thomas

Kennedy was great. Very personable and gave a good cut with updated techniques.

aaron waite

It was okay. Staff are relatively friendly, but the services are standard. I received a simple haircut, and with tip paid 40. For a guy with short hair, this is a lot. Basically, first choice hair cutters with a high price tag, and a keurig.

Mariam Sabra

Very pleasant atmosphere, especially considering the difficult times we are all facing with the current pandemic. HS Studio Salon followed the COVID protocol very careful and that made me feel very safe. Extremely clean area! Greeted very warmly upon my entrance and seated immediately. I had the most amazing experience with Jacob . He listened to what I wanted and my hair turned out exactly what I expected. I was able to sit in the chair and close my eyes without constantly having to check what's coming off my head. My hair feels great and I’m getting so many compliments.

Kyra

Beautiful, natural colour done by Alisha.

Megan Buckley

I was there yesterday and got a long bob done for my graduation ceremony and they fit me in right away but when I got home I found all these long peices of hair that were uneven and looked at the back and it's a mess.

willa marie

Had my appointment cancelled with two hours notice. If this had been the other way around I would have had to provide 24 hours notice. Really frustrating. I will be giving someone else my money.

Krista-Lee

I've been going to see Christy at HS Studio for years now to have esthetics done. She is very talented and the staff at HS Studio are great hosts!

Rachel A

Kirsha was amazing. First time seeing her and it’s the best cut I’ve had in years! I’d highly recommend her to anyone for a cut and colour!

P MG

Lovely cut and new colour ....thanks Margaret!

Cathy A

Brittany is an amazing esthetician! I've gone to her twice now for lash lifts and have loved them both times! In the past I've gotten lash lifts at other HRM salons and have left unsatisfied. You can tell Brittany takes her time and doesn't rush the process. Will absolutely recommend her go anyone I know!

Patti Snair

Lovely experience...Vicki does a great cut!!

T B

Ugh!

Sophie Whitcomb

I saw Breia for a big haircut recently and am so so happy with the results! She listened to exactly what I wanted and went above and beyond my expectations. Would definitely recommend HS Studios and her especially!

Danielle Patten

I love the staff members there, and I get all my face wash products and hair products there, as well as my eyebrows done, nails done, and hair done, and I have never been disappointed

Jamaican Me Crazy

Elaine was amazing as always!

C

I agree with some reviews by others guys down below. Maybe for women or people with longer hair this place would be a good deal, but for men they do about a 10 minute haircut and then charge $33 for it. It seemed rushed, whereas my Barbershop I go to has a more personal, slower approach. There if you're not happy or unsure they'll recommend things and usually it's over an hour haircut for $18. If you go over a half an hour here they'll actually call you out on it. My old barbershop seemed more precise and personal whereas this place felt more like a fast food quick in quick out approach with a higher charge.

Kim Allen

Love this place being going for years, always treated well good service clean and not overly priced.

Suzie Cottreau

It is 7:00 pm and they just called to cancel my 8:00pm appointment. They do this often. Will not give them my business any longer. Horrible customer service.

D Bewlz

Probably the worst men's cuts I have ever had, even people commented after how awful it looked. The Female Stylist spend less than 15 minutes total and the price with tip $45 #ridiculous. Salon was dirty and cheap looking. I won't be returning and cannot recommend.

Liudmilla Soroka

Great place, wonderful staff and great service

Gillian Harnum

The styalists are great. Friendly and current

Jessica Pippy

Kenzie was amazing, so fun and welcoming. It was a joy to sit in her chair. Will come back to her for sure!

Sophie Brown

Gregory was amazing! He is very knowledgeable and taught me so much about hair care and how to properly treat my hair. I absolutly loved how my hair turned out, as always at this salon. HS studio is my favorite salon. Chelsie at the front desk was also great super friendly and helpful.