bob + paige salon

Bear with me cuz this will be a long review rather a story. I was looking at my hair in the mirror this afternoon. It has been almost 4 months after my last hair cut with Frank. It is a short bob and I love it now more than the first day. This is how often you get cut. Every four months. My hair grows slowly. It is tick and dark and it is lot of hair. With this kind of hair most hair stylists have difficult time to deliver short cuts. Not Frank, he delivers without cutting through too much. I told him I’m busy and I won’t blow dry in summers and he delivers. I hate polished looks and perfectly sharp looks and he delivers the right amount of out of order. People see and think you got a good blow dry. No, you didn’t. You got a good cut 4 months ago. That is how I like it. That is why I got so excited about my hair this Sunday afternoon that I wrote this after being the client for years. When you found what is right for you, you get excited about it.

Disappointed after visiting Joey.
He seemed unsure on how to cut curly hair, and the result was a massive disappointment. He cut actress the curls and I am left with a limp and significantly lopsided mess. When I expressed my dissatisfaction and requested if a more senior/​experienced stylist was available to fix I was told nothing was available until the new year. Also no apologies were given. Note: this was late November.
I will not return, and am sad I wasted $ 100

I am a bit tardy doing a review since today was my 4^th visit.
This salon is wonderful in every way. Everyone is relaxed and friendly. My cut and color always comes out amazing (thanks Frank). Best head massages. I just have nothing bad to say.
I have gone for years to a couple of salons in Yorkville, and Bob and Paige is way better. Hands down. One of my big fears is getting a bad cut. I never have to worry here. I just have to briefly mention what I want to achieve, and voila.
I would definitely recommend you give them a try.

Violet fixed a total dye disaster I had after I visited another salon, which was no small feat considering I have a really unique hair colour (Strawberry blonde). She also happens to be amazing at cutting/​styling hair. The scalp massages here are amazing and they always treat you really well.

The first time I visited this salon I was pretty happy with my experience. Nicole was friendly and professional and did a nice job with my hair (colour and cut). So I returned for a second visit and they for me in for a colour on short notice which I appreciate. Nicole did a good job, but apparently the salon was «short-​staffed» (or overbooked by the looks of it) and after having my colour washed out I was given a brush and blow dryer and told I would have to blow dry my own hair. The girl was nice and apologetic about it but when I pay $ 120 for a colour and spend 2+ hours at a salon, I find it more than a bit tacky to have to blow dry and style my own hair. She did mumble something about how I wasn’t scheduled for a blow dry but if that’s the case they might want to mention it to their clients when they book. For the price I paid I still think it’s pretty absurd to not have it included and to not have it done. I’ve never had that ever happen before and I get my hair done maybe 3 – 4 times a year so I was pretty disappointed with the experience. With so many salons in Toronto, it’s unlikely I will return to this one.

I went here April 8 after a friend recommended it.
I had an appointment with Alisha (junior stylist) with high expectations after all the reviews I read on bob&paige. I told her about my poor experiences and what I was looking to get done before I leave on my vacation (ombré from brown to blonde ends). She was a great listener but not the greatest doer. I ended up leaving with the same hair color I came in with except for an added color of brown on my bangs. The color of my hair didn’t even change.
I expressed how disappointed I was multiple times and all she said was it will get lighter during my vacation and to add lime and sit in the sun — I CAME IN THERE TO PAY HER TO DO THE JOB. IF I WANTED THE SUN TO DO IT I WOULD HAVE DONE IT MYSELF.
So again I told her there’s no difference in my hair. She brushed it off and got me to pay $ 124 for nothing.
The only reason I even gave them 1 star is for Nick. He was the only amazing experience I had in there and all he did was wash and dry my hair. But even he knew I wasn’t happy and didn’t do anything.
This place is talked about like their the place to go to. Maybe the other stylists are good. But overall my experience was bad and I will be only sharing that with anyone who decides to go there. Don’t waste you’re money on color because it seems they only know the basics of full color in red or blonde nothing else.

I love them at Bob and Paige and am a very loyal customer that I have referred them to many of my friends. I go to both Frank and Violet (as they are both exceptional) for my cuts (I don’t colour my hair ever). I love being served a coffee when I arrive and how laid back/​modern the atmosphere is there. 5 stars!

Great service. I came here (Feb 2013) on the recommendation of a friend. They will also take hair donations and send them out to Pantene for you. Nicole was my stylist. She is friendly, listens and delivers.

So, I recently tried out Bob + Paige and am officially a fan.
All the staff are most welcoming — and a shout out for Ethan, who got me hooked up with Frank to cut my hair. (Note — I specifically asked for a senior stylist).
When you arrive, the ask you if you would like a coffee (espresso, latte), or they have fruit water.
The shampoo was really great — wonderful head massage!
So we get to Frank, who is just really a nice chap! Basically I went to the same hairstylist for many years, and he retired… so I was on the hunt for someone new.
Frank took the time to get to know me first, asked me lots of questions, and I had some pics (ideas of what I wanted).
Anyway, end of the day — he nailed it — spot ON!
…and best of all — soooo easy for me to look after and managed — exactly what I asked for.
I am able to make it come out just like Frank did!
Needless to say — my search for a new stylist is at an end! Thanks Frank — see you next month!

I give bob + paige salon 5 stars for their exceptional service, and I give myself 1 star for being an awful client. I called bob + paige the day of, requesting for a haircut. They were extremely busy before the holiday season, but they were gracious enough to fit me in anyway.
Due to the terrible weather, I arrived 15 mins late for my appointment. I was afraid that the service that I will be receiving will be rushed, but it wasn’t. My jacket was taken, my purse was hung up in front of my chair and my hair was thoroughly washed. I was offered a drink and Jenna took her sweet time with my hair. Jenna is amazing and really didn’t try to tell me how my hair should be cut. She listened to my typical hair routine and offered different options. I especially liked that she didn’t add too many layers to my thick hair, because I like to braid it and I don’t like uneven hair sticking out the sides of my braid.
Okay, so after this amazing service, I was again a terrible client. I forgot my wallet! Ethan, the receptionist was so flexible he said that I could go home to get it and come back or give him a credit card number over the phone. After trying to call my bank, I gave in and went with the second option.
Thank you so much for putting up with me, bob + paige. I highly recommend this place.

Joey: «I’m going for a grunge 90’s look when people cut their own hair. I’m working on the back of your hair right now so that it is asymmetrical and „mangle-​ly“.»
Other clients eying my haircut in progress: «I love her hair».
Other stylists: «Joey is someone people come to and say: Do whatever you want.»
I see Joey and say «Do whatever you want.» He’s meticulous in the way the best artists are – he won’t stop working on a hair design until it meets his vision. He colours my hair with allergen-​free colour enhancers (including fun pops of pink!) and, when it comes to styling my hair, is totally Samurai.
Please don’t steal my Samurai. Seriously, on the way *to* my hair appointment, after almost 8 weeks of outgrowth, this was the sidewalk exchange:
Guy of the couple walking toward me: «I love your hair!»
Woman of the couple: «O, I was just going to say that!»
OK, they were probably high, but still – to get compliments on way grown-​out hair?!
Joey and the stylists at this salon benefit from continuous learning – the owners hold regular seminars to showcase and instruct on the newest fashions (culled from attending shows in Milan, Paris, London, NY etc). These are translated into the hands of the stylists of the salon.
You can soooo tell. There are some serious skills on display here.
Gorgeous minimal setting: white walls, super clean, fresh avant garde flower arrangements, offerings of orange accented water, teas or coffees. The shampoos can come with scalp massages and foot pedestals (brilliant).
Price scale is on the higher side and worth all the dimes.

I have been looking for a good salon in Toronto after moving here from Markham. I tried a few other salons and just didn’t feel comfortable in any of them. I decided to try Bob + Paige strictly because of the great reviews and the name, to be honest! The salon is cool and funky and the staff is extremely friendly. I was booked with Tony and I found him to be very easy to talk to and I really appreciated the time he spent with me before he washed my hair. He looked at my hair and the pictures I brought and offered suggestions and really took an interest in what I had to say. My experience with him was great from beginning to end and my hair looks fabulous… I am really, really happy that I have finally found my Toronto salon!

I like bob and paige they’re a funky salon and treat their customers really well, but my review is for the hair colour i used to get.
I’m extremely picky about my hair as have had so many bad experiences. That’s until I found Ksenia Blinova. I’ve gone from dark brunette to blonde and I have to say she is excellent, the best colourist I have ever had!
When I found out she left bob and paige I nearly cried. But after searching and maybe a bit of online stalking… I found out she moved to Vanity Coop just around the corner on Broadview. I flew in from New York and went straight to her. She’s that good.
This is for all of her other clients that panicked when she left

I have tried many hair salons in my life, and this is probably the best. Frank (co-​owner of the salon) really knows his craft, and how to run a great business. He can either be attentive and listen to what kind of style you want, and make suggestions based on your face structure and style, or, as I usually liked to do, you can just tell him to do whatever he thinks will look good, and it will turn out amazing every time. Frank has a great demeanour, and genuinely listens to what your saying, takes interest, and remembers conversations you had in past visits. He also remembers previous hair styles you’ve had, what works and what doesn’t.
Also, Frank and his team are always ahead of the curve when it comes to hair styles. He will give you a hair cut that will become popular 6 months — 1 year later. This is something that no other salon has been able to do, and is really quite impressive. This makes me think that Bob & Paige is a trend setter in hair styles in the city of Toronto.
Frank & Violet pay attention to detail: try a hair cut at Bob & Paige salon, and tell me that you won’t melt into your chair when you get a hair wash that doubles as a head massage.
The salon looks itself looks amazing. Frank and Violet have a real eye for interior design (or at least a talent for picking great interior designers). It is bright, spacious, and relaxing. There is always great, upbeat music playing that adds to the atmosphere.
I’ve only ever had my hair cut by Frank, but it is clear that he has a real talent for training staff. In my years of going to this salon, I have seen hair stylists improve their craft markedly. You can be sure that no matter who cuts your hair at Bob & Paige that you will be satisfied.
I had to stop going to this salon because I live too far away now, but I’d suggest this salon to anyone. Everyone I have suggested to has been really happy and continues to go to this day.

I just moved here from LA and I was nervous about finding a new hairdresser. I went to see Ksenia at the Bob & Paige Salon and she was great! Very friendly and warm. I saw her for a blow-​out and she asked me specific style questions so that I got exactly the kind of blow-​out I wanted: lots of volume and bounce. I will be returning soon to see her for color, as that is her specialty. The salon was clean, chic and had a good vibe. Price wise the salon seems to be on par with other big city salons.