Your relationship with your hair stylist is unlike any other; so when it’s time to start over at a new salon, it can be down right intimidating. How can you trust that your highlights won’t come out looking like they were done by a kindergartner with finger paints? What if your modern shag ends up looking like “The Rachel”? That’s why we’ve scoured the city to find the very best hair salons in Edmonton—so you know you’re getting editor-trusted pros that will treat you like a queen. Scroll through to find your next go-to. Then, check out our Canada-wide round-up of the best salons in every major city.
Fuss Art of Hair
Ricci Hair Co
Specializing in: Enhancing techniques through weekly in-salon classes
The atmosphere: The two-storey space boasts a blow dry bar and advanced academy
Ask for: Paige Houle for slay-worthy braids
Products: Davines, L’Oréal Professionel, KMS, Kérastase, Neuma, Pureology
Find it: 10028 Jasper Ave., riccihair.com
Fuss Art of Hair
Specializing in: Angular crops and bright, off-beat colours
The atmosphere: This salon, located in an historic building in downtown Edmonton, is celebrating 20 years in business next year. Because it’s a collective, each stylist has a different background and perspective, so clients can switch things up whenever they want.
Ask for: Andor Bubelenyi for a flattering cut or trendy colour
Products: Davines, Logics, Matrix, Olaplex, Rusk, Phytologie
Find it: 10529 81 Avenue, fusshair.com
Harrow Hair Company
Specializing in: Elite cuts, colour and extensions
The atmosphere: Cool and edgy, with a rustic, vintage feel
Ask for: Bailey Gartner for a unique, one-of-a-kind style
Products: Davines, Kevin Murphy
Find it: 10011 116 St., harrowhaircompany.com
Salon Blunt
Specializing in: Natural colour and festival-worthy braids
The atmosphere: The close-knit teams makes each visit a memorable one
Ask for: Rob Gaspar for a stylist trim; Madeena Kadri-Dahrouge is an expert hair painter
Products: Davines, Kevin Murphy, R&Co
Find it: 11205 Jasper Ave., salonblunt.ca
Ponytails + Horseshoes
Specializing in: Cuts, colour services and envy-inducing perms
The atmosphere: Light, uplifting and relaxing
Ask for: Melissa Lowe for a cutting-edge colour and style
Products: DS Laboratories, Flow Haircare, Kevin Murphy, Neuma
Find it: 8408-109 St., poho.ca
