Salon on Brimley

Review By: Samia

AMAAAAAAAZINGGGG! I don't know what to say! I got Japanese hair straightening just yesterday and I just can believe my hair feels so straight, silky and soft. My natural hair is extremely thick, coarse, frizzy with little curls, its so annoying! With my natural straight hair, it takes me 2 hours to straighten it but believe me, it doesn not come out nice. It always comes out thick, and still remains coarse. My background is Afghanistan but people always think I'm either Egyptian or half African because of my hair. I've always hated my hair ever since I was little and was often jealous of my sisters' hairs because theirs were either silky curly, or silky straight. I thought of getting Japanese straightening because it will make my hair more manageable. And the price was affordable! I just love my new hair now, it looks so alike to an Asians girls' hair, something I wouldn't imagine my hair to be. I reccomend anybody that needs Japanese straightening to go to this salon because 1) April the hairdresser, is experienced and has been doing JHS for a very long time 2) it's affordable, price is WORTH IT! 3) I promise you, you'll LOVE your hair even more because you'll be spending hours and hours in front of the mirror just staring at yourself in awe. Recommend this salon to anybody that has unmanageable, coarse, frizzy, thick, curly hair. Guaranteed, you'll love your hair just how I'm loving it right now. I am now ready to enter grade 12 in a couple of days to shock all my peers and school friends with my new hair!! :D

Thank you so much April! I can't wait to come back for my touchups!! :DDD

Review By: Mia

Had the Japanese Straightening done by April & boy what a complete transformation! I went from dry brittle, frizzy hair to soft, silky & shiny locks. Im really glad I shopped around and found Salon on Brimley. The staff were very warm and welcoming, & April seeing that I was a bit nervous about the procedure, explained every process along the way. Definitely reccommended! ****

Review By: Jennifer

I had the Japanese hair straightening done by april today, i am soooo happy with it! its is now soft and straight not the mess i walked in with plus april was amazing and explained as she went along what she was doing.

Review By: Nasim

I just had my hair straightened last week, what a busy salon. When I was having my hair done, there were 4 other people having theirs done too, everybody left with a big smile including myself. I am Canadian but the rest of people are Philipinos, Indian and one black girl. I was so amazed how this treatment works for so different types of hair, anyway, I still couldn't believe that I had it done and I can't help touching my hair often, what a good feeling!

Review By: Mira

I am pleased with their professional manner and excellent care of my hair. Nice salon by the way, very calming and pretty. Friendly people. I got my eyebrow done too. I will recommend to all my friends.

Review By: Melodie

Amazing Japanese straightening. I am very pleased.

Review By: Anna

My sister and I went to visit Salon on Brimley today for the first time. We are both very pleased with our hair cuts.

April, the owner of the salon cut both our hair. When we arrived, she greeted us with a smile and she made us feel very comfortable. We did not wait very long because we had an appointment with her. I am quite surprised because I have been in other salons and even if you received an appoinment time, most likely, there is still a wait time. Not with this salon, though. Fast, efficient service.

April is a great listener and took all our thoughts and compiled it together and the final product is...voila...amazing hair.

I would recommend this salon to all my friends due to great service and great hair cut we received.

I would go here for all of my hair needs.

Review By: Ugeeta

I went and had my hair straightened by April a few weeks back. I was very nervous about getting my thick, frizzy hair done. I don't know why I waited so long! April did a great job! It now takes me 10 mins to dry my hair, as opposed to the 1 hour it would take before (Blow dry then flat iron!). I can even get up and wash my hair in the morning before leaving for work, and not have to worry about how long it will take to get my hair looking presentable. The cost is high, but not has high as some other salons. I had made an appointment at another salon at Leslie and hiway 7 (they were about $200) but was nervous at the level of communication that I would have with that salon. I am glad I went to see April instead, the cost is so worth it. Thanks April!

Review By: Dee

Good job

Review By: Christina

I just tried the new Japanese Digital Perm. I love it, I really do. My hair now have very natural big soft curls that do not require the use of mousse! My hair even shinier and softer than before too. Very different but great experience of having this perm. They got all the high tech machines on my hair, I just love it. Hope it will last long.

Review By: Nazrin

They rock! I am glad that I went.

Review By: jeena

hello, i would like to know how much is she charging on straighting,i want to try it,pls let me know

Review By: Sarah

I went to have the Japanese hair straigtening but chickend out... I ended up getting my hair cut by Andy. He was great! I received the best haircut ever. He spent so long perfecting my cut. It turned out that my ugly hair might have been due to lack of a good cut. And... the price is great! Most salons charge $28 for just a wash and blowdry!! I am going to Salon on Brimley from now on.

Review By: Vee

I got my hair straightened by April about two months ago (Sept/09). The results were fantastic. April is very straightforward about her prices, and the results you can expect. I am very happy with the results, and am already considering a second treatment (although it is still months away). I highly recommend April's services. She is a professional, and very experienced in doing this. You can trust her with your hair. I did, and everyday is a good hair day.

Review By: Christine

I got my hair straightened a few days ago, and I'm very pleased with the results. Before going to the salon I had read all of the posts on this site, so I knew what to expect. April is great, and like everybody else has said, she's up front about costs and the results that you will get.

I can now wash my hair, leave the house with it still wet, and not have to worry that it will dry frizzy, wavy and out of control. I paid extra because my hair is very long and thick, but it was the best $550 I've ever spent!! I highly recommend April!

Review By: Sarah

April is amazing and the best at what she does. I've always been afraid to get my hair straightened because I've heard so many stories about it getting damaged from the chemicals they use at hair salons. I figured I'd give it a try anyways and made an appointment. April was very upfront about how much it would cost, how long it would take (6 hrs!) and exactly what the results would be. My hair actually looked and felt healthier AFTER the straightening! I went from having frizzy, curly hair to smooth straight hair. My hair still has a tiny bit of a wave in it which makes it look really nice and not limp at all. I got my hair done 4 months ago and it's still straight and doesn't get frizzy even if it's humid out. April's also a lot of fun to talk to and makes the time go by quickly. They're also very good at cutting hair to give you a style that suits your look. I would higly recommend her to anyone thinking about getting their hair straightened!!

Review By: Susanna Patel

I have a tip to you all, call April at the salon, and get a free consultation appointment with her, so you know what to expect before anything. I had that before I go there for a fix with my fizzy spaghetti on the top of my head. :) Thx April.

Review By: Miri

I've been searching on the net for hair straightening salons. The reviews here sound great. Hands down, I get the prize for the worst, ugliest hair in Toronto. It is extremely coarse and frizzy, with a very tight coled curl. When air dried or done with a hair dryer - it extends out into a huge ball, think Bride of Frankenstein. Curling irons help to a degree, but then it frizzes up with even the slightest humidity. I've done BKT in the past with another stylist, but it washes out in just a few weeks given my hair is sooooo curly,coarse and frizzy. My question to all of you: with hair like this, how many months would the thermal straightening last? I'm envisioning this line of extreme frizz at the roots, followed by stick straight hair hanging down after a month or two.

Review By: ana

they really know what they are doing!

Review By: Joanna

I have had long black hair forever and decided i really wanted a change and opted for an asymmetrical bob cut. I was REALLY nervous but April and her assistant Andy (who was the one that cut my hair) put me right at ease. Andy did such an amazing job and i'm loving my cut more and more each day. It totally represents my style and personality and it's a very low maintenence style, which i like because i'm a girl on the go all the time. Thank you Salon on Brimley for an amazing job. I will be making you my go-to salon!

Review By: Nabiie

Hi guys , i was just wondering  .... 
  i want long layers - but with LOOTS and LOTS of layers with bangs but im not sure how much it is without the wash .. does anyone perhaps knows the cost ?

Review By: Luisa

My daughter has very long, thick and unruly hair.  For the past 2 years we have struggled daily with her hair.  My daughter could only wear her hair in a ponytail.  When we let her dry naturally my poor daughter ended up looking like a witch.  After much thought and research I found April and made an appointment.  I was nervous about letting strangers do this to her hair  but then when I saw all the before and after pictures, I knew I was in the right salon.  When April first met my daughter, her first words were, "we have to thin the hair" and so started our 6 hour, yes 6 hour long process to straight hair.

 

My daughter's hair is gorgeous.  I can't believe the transformation.  My daughter Julia is ecstatic with her new hair.  April is a hard worker.  She is a perfectionist.  April clearly explained what she was doing to my daughters hair and why.  She explained what I should expect after we finally wash her hair.   It was not a cheap procedure......my daughter's treatment including protein treatment cost $550 but well worth the money.

 

I also had my hair coloured and hi lited and am very happy.  April supervised every moment of my color while tending to my daughter.

 

I will be returning for my next color and cut.

 

Thank you

April

Review By: Silvia

I can't believe I am one of the many writing the reviews when I was a reader a year ago.  When I first found this site and read the reviews, I told myself "Too good to be true" but I chose this salon anyway since there isn't any reviews i Can find with other salons.

Funny enough, I totally agreed with other viewers now.  They are really great people, not only they did really good jobs....when I said "good jobs", it shows that I had experience with them more than once.  The first time I met with April, my hair was in awful condition (that's why I need to do something), she told me I can't get good results due to the pooooor condition but I can expect much better result for the 2nd visit.  I was hesitated when she told me that but I chose to get it done anyway since my hair really giving me too much trouble.  At the end, the result wasn't that good but at least was much better than before, so I was still happy.  (Most important, the result was expected since April described to me very clearly as to what to expect at the end, it turned out 100% what she said)  Because of that, I trusted her and went back again for the second time within a month.  With worries of having hair falling out, April gave me again very clear direction.  Surprising, I thought it will be just a bit better, but it was million times better.  Not only my hair was not damaged, but was much shinier and softer, though it's a BIG question mark to me!  I still don't understand what had happened and why that happened - 2 JHS within a month and my hair is getting healthier????  Hard to believe!  I just want to share this with people who is wondering like myself.  Thumbs up to everybody at Salon on Brimley!

Review By: Aysha Dileen

I was searching online for japanese hair straightening experts and found this great salon.The reviews were great so selected salon on Brimley. I had done hair stragihtening about a month ago and my hair looks great.I am loving my hair. April is a very sweet girl. She takes time to listen what kind of style you want and does the perfect work .She also gives great tips on how to maintain your hair.Great place. Highly Recommended!!!

Review By: Lisa

Just had the Japanese straightening done at Salon on Brimley. April did a fantastic job. I'm really happy with the result. I was nervous because it is the first time I've had it done. The time passed by quickly. April is great!

Review By: Janet

I have been searching on line and found this salon.  I have very thin but curly/ frizzy hair.  I learned about the Japanese treatment a few years back but I am afraid that it will give me a very flat look.  When I went to them, I told them I need to have a lift on my crown and my hair just came out 100% what I wanted.  My hair look fuller because of the cut that April gave me, I now look like I have more hair than I actually have.  I personally think the price is reasonable as she is really professional and explained every single steps clearly to me.  I found another guy doing this in Thornhill but he charges twice as high as this salon.  April gave me a protein treatment at the end of straightening process and my hair is still very nice and soft but shinier......this is really amazing.  I hope it will last longer.  Oh, I forgot to mention.... she handled my hair all on her own and I am very pleased since she is very kind.  I just got enough money to pay for the service but I was left with no money to tip her, then she worried if I have money to go home and she gave me $20 back!  What a girl!!!  I ended up using Interac to tip her!!!  I was glad that I chose them.

Review By: May

My hair is quite hard to cut since it is quite wavy and hard to manage.  I've been to quite a number of salons but didn't find any that I like so I did some researching and came across Salon on Brimley. It had so many great reviews.  I've just had my hair cut by Andy and he was the most careful and very experienced hair stylist I've met.  When cutting my hair he took into consideration all the things I said about how I want my hair to be cut and gave me helpful suggestions for managing my hair.  It was a very friendly and nice experience as well.  Highly recommended!!

Review By: Nicky

I went to the salon about a week and a half ago to get a cut, wash and style. Having a Sputh Asian background it is difficult to have caucasian stylists work on my hair because they do not understand how to properly cut or color it. Initially I booked my appoinment with April but I ended up having my hair cut by Andy , another stylist. Let me tell you, I was amazied at how precise he was in his technique and how amazing the transformation was. I was hesitatnt at first because of how light my hair felt, and feared he had thinned it too much. In the end I had AMAZING volume that everyoneeee has noticed, lots of layers and still long length and BEAUTIFUL bangs that frame my face wonderfully. It is soo easy for me to style my hair at home because of the wonderful cut. April also talked me into getting the protein treatment with aloe serum which has helped to moisturize my hair and make it incredibly shiny and healthy looking. This salon is amazing, and houses some of the most talented stylists I have ever experienced. I have been to salons in malls, in Rosedale, st Claire/Yonge and Yorkville, and they are all about high prices for very mediocre service. These stylists are amazing at what they do, and DO NOT let the language barrier fool you, they know exatcly what to do and have delievered superior service for both myself and my sister!

 

I urge everyone to experience salon on brimley!!!

Review By: mikal

yesterday i did japanese straightening.Imy hair were very damaged ,coarse and frizzy curly hair.well anything u dont want about your hair.the process is very long but its worth it at 100 % my hair are now shiny straight and smooth.I cant keep looking in the mirror cause i still cant believe this is my hair lol...Thumbs up to April the hair dresser,she really knows what shes doing and she end it up wth a very cute cut.thank you!!!

Review By: Jeev

I went to Salon on Brimely last week for a cut wash and style. I was a bit hesitant because of the many signs that were displayed in asian languages. Upon arriving I was warmly greeted by April, she washed my hair and then instructed her other stylist (Allen) on how to cut my hair...I was a bit worried at this point because he did not speak english and had to be told what to do by April. Let me tell you though, he is an AMAZING STYLIST!!! He gave me the BEST haircut I have EVER had!! He cut my bangs and layers PERFECTLY and exactly like the picture I had shown him in a magazine. He then blow dried my hair with little to no product and my hair was extremly shiny, all just $28!!!! This salon is the BEST!!!!!!

Review By: Ellen

Costs about 360.00 for shoulder length, only takes cash.

Review By: Ellen

Just had the Japanese straightening done ( Nov 16), definately works, she treats all hair types and nationalities. Very friendly and knowledgable. My hair is thick and shoulder length, took about four hours to complete..  She is nice as i mentioned but not very upfront about fees, cost me $360.00. I was expecting about $250. Only accepts cash,no credit cards or debit, no receipt. If it stays as straight as it is today...months from now....well worth it.

Review By: Pearl

I didn't spend that long, only around 3 hours.  I was very skepticle at the beginning but then I found that I should trust on her due to her extensive knowledge.  My hair was extremely damaged as I used relaxer before on my hair. I also use the flat iron a lot....:( .  I was very worried if my hair will fall out.  My hair is now still unhealthy, but way better than before and less frizz (at least when people look at it, they couldn't tell it's that bad).  She really did a great job.  I will definitely go back again.  She will be my designated hairdresser from now on.

Review By: Chitra

I went in today (october 15,2008) and i had the japaneese straitening done by her and she's not only an amazing stylist but also a fun person to spend 6 hours with. My hair was curly/frizy and i got this done and now my hairs shiny/straight! If you want a professional to do this treatment for you for a reasonable price then salon on brimley is it! They are amazing!!!! i HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM!!

 

-Chitra

Review By: Eva

I went there for the third time already.  First time was for the straightening perm, second was for the oil treatment and my daughter's hair cut, the third time, which was last week, for highlights.  She is not only good for straightening, but also very good in colors.  Absolutely happy with her.  Definitely will go back again.

Review By: Grace

Girls, tell me about it, I am very excited about my new hair, I am also very impressed by her professional manner and knowledge.  When I called for appointment, for some reason, sounds like they don't speak clear English and I was worried.  but when I went there, they speak perfect English!  I called many other salons before I chose this one, probably because the price is more reasonable and I have to be honest, a bit nervous at the beginning, not sure if that's the right choice.  But I can tell everyone here - go there, you won't be disappointed!  Good price, good place, good people!!!  Highly recommended!  Good hair cut too by the way :)

Review By: Jeena

My 11 years old just had the treatment done by April, she was grrrreat!  I always feel bad about my daughter's hair - she was born with awful hair.  It was her dream to have nice straight hair like many other people.  On her birthday, her grandma gave her the money for her wish and her wish came true now!  The result was just amazing and she is now counting the months to go back for the next treatment already, you guys are just amazing and I am very pleased with the professional service.  Good luck in your business.

Review By: Maz

My japanese friend told me most japanese people don't have natural straight hair and it is actually wavy and coarse. So many japanese girls want to have this done to appear to have dead straight silky smooth hair. I had it done in that nice salon in scarborough recently and let me tell you that I have never been happier. My hair is kind of wavy and quite thick. When i blow dry my hair it takes forever and unless i use a straightening iron it still looks quite full. So i asked around and found out that the Japanese use a special product that straightens your hair without damaging it and leaves your hair dead straight without having to touch it with a hairdryer or straightner. When i come out of the shower my hair is already straight and it drys in the exact position. It's great!
I definately recommend it especially your hair gets all frizzy after wash. My hair hasn't been frizzy once, i don't even worry anymore after washing as my hair drys dead straight again. Hope this helps and entices you to get it done. Good Luck!!

Review By: Joy

I had that done too, and it was wonderful! In fact, my hair never curled quite the same again... I don't know if that's something you want, but I was happy!

Review By: Abelia

I got my hair done at that salon about 2 months ago. My hair is silkier than before, straight and no fizz. Highly recommended. BTW, her name is April, very helpful girl.