Blo Blow Dry Bar

The lady doing my hair was friendly but my hair was not even remotely close to being «beach curls». I felt like I was in an assembly line. It was so hot in there, you’re crammed into a tiny space like a sardine and employees seem rushed as they knock over each others products and try to work efficiently while crammed together. my stylists straightener also kept turning off so she kept going over the same strands. It was seriously a mess. I actually feel bad for the employees, I would be stressed working in that environment but It resulted in me paying for a service I feel like I didn’t get. I’ll most likely pay the extra amount and go to my hair dresser next time.

Went to blo as per my sister in laws recommendation, and I ended up getting it re-​done at Spa Utopia. The blow out was for my engagement picture that I was getting done that afternoon and I had asked for a beach wavy look. By the time the girl had finished styling my hair, I had ringlets. The girl insisted that the curls would loosen and be more beach wavy by the time of the shoot, which was in three hours, but it didn’t. I went to Spa Utopia to get my make-​up application done and I’m glad I did. After getting my make-​up done they also offered to fix my hair, which I was so grateful for. I was close to crying and the girls at Spa Utopia agreed that the hair was not going to loosen by the time of the shoot. They did loosen the curls a bit, but it was still too curly, and not even close to looking like waves. Long story short, I asked for beach wavy and I got Shirley Temple. Now I can look back at my engagement pictures and kick myself for using blo.

Updated to three stars because a blo rep credited my file with a complimentary blowout because of this horrible experience.
Good customer service. Very much appreciated.

Finally got a chance to come here for a blow out. The previous salon i used to go to sucked and always made my hair so frizzy after. But blo did a good job

Told me in a voicemail they could provide mobile service for my wedding, didn’t respond for weeks to my messages about confirmation/​deposit, then gave me an ‘oh, sorry, we’re all booked for that date’ email — when they could have easily left a voicemail saying that, and avoiding wasting weeks of my time as my wedding got closer. Ridiculously unprofessional.

Another great blow out today! Sarah did an amazing up-​do with a braid using my hair extensions! I could never do this! They even offered us Starbucks iced coffees. Great service and very efficient! Thanks!

I was here for a trip through my business and staying at the fairmont pacific rim which he no salon. Since I had been doing the tourist thing I thought i would treat myself to a hair style. I have super long hair and I had a special award ceremony in the. We have these blow dry salons in Las Vegas and they are great but I was super disappointed. First they seemed confused because I arrived 15 minutes early. What’s the big deal I didn’t mind waiting. Then they decided to go ahead and wash my hair. The hair was was nice nothing fancy. Then I told them I wanted the Hollywood and they seemed confused this is one of their «signature» styles so you would figure they understand but I showed them what my hairdresser does with the barrel iron and she said she understood. Well then two girls are blow drying my hair just any which way and high heat clearly rushing. The other girl leaves when I’m about 70% dry and moves to the next client so the I say can you please use a heat protectant. And the girl is like oh well if you are worried about damage its better I just blow dry your hair and don’t use the barrel iron. Anyway so I’m just like who isn’t worried about damage? My hair is down to my butt I take good care of it. So she proceeds to blow out my hair in the most forceful rushed and painful way with a teeny little round brush. My hair wasn’t holding the curl at this point since it was already almost dry. So she then curls it all over within 30 minutes I was done. My hair was not smooth it was nothing like the Hollywood style or the photo I showed her and it felt terrible. Not luxurious, or relaxing and not what I wanted. The place itself was in a dirty little building with a really ugly ceiling. The tools were outdated and not good for people who use the best quality irons. Overall a total bust. Don’t go here your better off paying a bit more to have a salon do it.

I’ve been hearing lots lately about blo outs. I had my first blow job here a few weeks ago. I needed a blow out for a special occasion. I didn’t think that it was possible with my short color treated hair, however, they did this awesome. Prices are okay for what it is, however, cannot compare since I haven’t seen another place like this. It’s just nice to have someone blow dry my hair nicely mid regular hair appointment when a special occasion pops up. I also wasn’t in a mood for a wrestling match with my blow dryer that day.

Went to Blo for my first ever blowout and was very pleased! I’m entirely useless regarding hair care (I’m a wash-​and-​go kind of gal) and my stylist was sweet enough to take the time to be as educational and informative as she could. She also gave me some great tips on how to make my blowout last.
I was happy with the style (I opted for Pillow Talk), the service was efficient, and the stylist was a total sweetheart. Will definitely come back again!

When you come to Blo as often as I do, you can be bias. I’ve never had the same gal twice do my hair, and it’s always been amazing. That says something about the environment, the training and the system — it’s awesome. They keep my ling outrageous hair in check. And the owner? Jenny is rad.

Stylist left a lot of shampoo in my hair even though I asked her to rinse. Had to wash at home because of irritated scalp. Waste of money.

I always get a fantastic blow out at Blo. Actually all of their locations are fantastic. You have to be first realistic and know what your hair can do before you can expect someone to copy the style you want from a magazine. Great blow out today from Aleesha. Fast quick and Fab!

Nice staff, great service but just didn’t do the job. I went in asking for a bouncy blow out; think: typical relaxed waves and lots of volume created from a brush and a blow dryer. That was not the case, my stylist seemed to act like she knew what I wanted but she went for the lazy route due to my long and thick hair, typical.
45 minutes later I came out with tight ringlets that would make Nashville country singers turn pink. The stylist assured me that ‘waves would hold better if I went over them with a hot tool’. That hot tool (a flat iron used to make curls) would be the end of my existence. Looking like a poodle conditioned for competition I walked out of the salon in shame, only to be greeted with my boyfriends insults and ‘I told you so’ choruses on repeat.
Lesson of the day:
Don’t be lazy and do your hair yourself especially if you know what you’re going for. Words can only travel so far.
Always say NO to ‘hot tools’ other than a blow dryer of course when asking for a bouncy blow out.

My hair sucks. Period.
It won’t hold a curl, but it’s curly. I flat iron it and it gets wavy. Let’s not even talk about humidity and rain. Oh the agony.
Just…go to Dylan. Seriously. Ask for Dylan. Sheer wizardry has been performed on my hair. That’s all I have to say about that.
Also…you can bring drinks. Epic Bonus!

Great fun!
We brought a bottle of wine and they provided the glasses! We were celebrating a girlfriends birthday and had just had massages so we had oil in our hair and were looking ultimately disheveled when we arrived.
The girls were friendly and work fast!
We both opted for some volume, a bit of back combing, and curls (basically wannabe country singers). We looked cute, and headed straight to dinner from there.
Now that I’ve discovered how quick and affordable it is how am I going to stay away?!

I book an appointment with Blo Yaletown every time I need to get my hair done for an event. They have always been consistent with customer service and I truly love that I can book an appointment online and get in & out in about 45 mins.
I am always very clear about what I don’t want — and they always hit the mark with what I want. Blo Yaletown is ALL STAR at everything to do with curls and volume. They leave my hair wow’d and I wouldn’t trust it with anyone else for party day.
To top it off, the place is tres cute. Love the pink, white and trendy décor.

I had the most horrific experience here. I wanted my hair done in a cute updo for my birthday à la Brigitte Bardot, and the girl doing my hair teased and backcombed it way too much and just kept loading on the hairspray and added so many bobby pins it took forever to get them all out. When it was done, my hair looked awful. I looked like I was starring in the movie Coneheads. When I got home, I took out some of the pins and fixed my hair myself, and I looked more Real Housewives of Vancouver, which was not really that much of an improvement, but anything was better than the cone head (even if I looked like I was a Republican going to a charity fundraiser. So not me).
Then it didn’t end there. My hair was so screwed up after and kept getting tangled in knots. One knot got so bad, I had to make a separate appointment at the hair salon just for them to detangle my hair. My hair stylist was appalled and worried my hair was ruined.
Some of my friends have gone to Blo and had really good experiences — usually if they have their hair straightened or just curled. If I ever went again, I don’t think I’d let them try an updo. I also may have just happened to have a bad stylist, but I think I’m traumatized to step in there again.

Pros — she did a good job
Cons — rushed, cramped, dirty!, hair washing station really made my neck sore, receptionist was really ditzy

The perfect place to get your hair done in 30minute when you don’t trust your skill with your curling iron. At least take the hair stress out of your planning k! Depending on what you are doing, it takes longer, I have done some complicated up-​do with a lot of pins in my hair, still a pleasant experience. They for sure know how to turn you into a hollywood glam in a visit! I probably had the biggest hair on the street of Yaletown on a Saturday afternoon. Now that’s not too hard to accomplish is it? I digress.
I would definitely come back for any special functions coming up, after all, the hair does many tricks… ;)

I know you could get your hair done without getting a haircut at any salon, but I love the easy-​to-​use setup at Blo. I simply booked online (and got a same-​day appointment), picked a style from the menu (OK, the sketches of the hairdos could possibly be more helpful and perhaps show variations on medium to long hair lengths), sat down and read trashy magazines (flipping dramatically each time I encountered those f$$$ing Kardashian people), and then walked out around 45 minutes later with a Hollywood blowout that had so much wavy volume, my hair felt like it was floating.
It sure beat the panties out of wrestling with my blowdryer and brush and mousse trying desperately to achieve something that would resemble a hairSTYLE.
I’m totally going to do this again for major events and parties. Well worth the bucks to look like a million.