Hedkandi Salon

My first time here was amazing! I would definitely recommend this place to anyone! I was nervous bout getting my hair done since I’m new to the area, but I am glad that I chose to go to Hedkandi. I had Rachelle and she was so nice and helped me decide what would work best for what I wanted. It’s a little more expensive than most places but the service you get makes it all worth it!
Thanks for making my first hair experience great!

Nice friendly people and atmosphere. Unfortunately can’t express my disappointment and disbelief in the stylists interpretation of my explicit direction. Didn’t ask for a freestyle new age cut. Should have stayed with the disinterested but respectful staff at Chatters. Half the price and no buyer regret. The old saying that the difference between a good haircut and a bad haircut is two weeks doesn’t apply here. The hair it took me two years to grow out gone at the young ladies whim. Oh well. Won’t be back. Buyer beware.

I just had a root touch up and a few highlights added (by Courtney) — and I’m super happy! She totally took the copper/​brassiness out and blended the highlights really well. Everyone in the salon was really friendly too. And I was surprised at how reasonably priced it was :)

Just moved to Calgary from Los Angeles and I’ve been terrified of using a new salon up here… after hours of Unilocal stalking, I decided on Hedkandi at Hotel Arts. I booked a senior stylist, Vanessa and came prepared with a few pictures of what I wanted. She quickly clicked with me in the most amazing way! Her years of experience shined through immediately and I felt at ease 100%.
I had waist length long ombré hair that had been untreated for a year and I requested a shoulder length ombré… so a big cut and dramatic color.
Vanessa nailed it. She took her time, her assistant was super fantastic and on-​pointe. I liked that vanessa really made sure the color was spot on and she wasn’t just throwing anything on me. My hair was toned perfectly and the cut is super funky and fresh.
The price ended up being $ 320 before tip. But honestly if you pay $ 150 for a mediocre hair style and have to redo it again in 3 months, then you’re spending the same. Totally worth the price. I’ll be back to see Vanessa again!

I’ve never really liked my hair after walking out of a hair salon. I’ve searched long and hard to find the perfect hair artist and i finally found Rachelle. My hair is super long, thick, wavy, dry and almost black. Rachelle gave me the most amazing ombré look. Every time i go in, she adds a new hue of blonde that gives me hair an amazing blend of caramels, chocolate and blondes. I get compliments all the time on my hair. She also thinned out my hair and gave me these beautiful layers and styled me so i walked out looking like a bombshell. If you are going to book an appointment with her, make sure you have plans to go out after because you will look like a celebrity. My hair belongs on pinterest now!

I had never EVER dyed or highlighted my hair until yesterday. Mai, my stylist was really patient and helping with me being a first timer. She showed me different styles over the Internet and told me how are we about to go through the whole process. She was very friendly and listened to all of my concerns and answered them with utmost calmness. Ofcourse I was all paranoid of how it is going to turn out and all, but Mai was very cool that way.
Their salon is in great condition and the shampoo bar is amazing. Michelle shampooed and toned my hair and she helped Mai in blow drying my hair after too. The staff is very friendly and the location and is clean and spacious.
Mai, was amazing, for a first timer like me, so if you really know what you want, she would be perfect. I think i have found my salon!

Been to two different hair dressers, Kelly and Lindsay, both very professional and sweet girls. After my last visit, I went back three days later because I wasn’t satisfied with the root color. Since I paid over $ 200 I wanted to go back and talk about it, even if I felt a little uncomfortable to do it.
I immediately told the girl in the reception that this is not a complaint about the hair dresser — it was me who made a bad decision. I thought my hair would look different. She was not understanding at all and had a very cold attitude. Since it was me and not the hairdresser who did something wrong, she told me I have to pay full price, about $ 130, to get it fixed. Fine! If that’s Hedkandi’s policy — even if I find it strange to at least not get a discount — but at least treat me well.
Hedkandi loves me not!

While their customer service was great, my experience was not. I went in to get my roots touched up. My hair is normally dark brown and I had recently (6 weeks before) gone blonde. I left with a huge chunk of the back of my hair CRACKED OFF AT THE ROOT because the stylish overlapped the bleach. I currently have a large tuft of cracked off spikes at the crown of my head. It’s incredibly difficult to cover and embarrassing. I’m completely devastated. I’ve called the salon several times in an attempt to speak to the manager and have left messages but no one has called me back. At the time that it happened, I was in shock and paid for it because the stylist told me that it was my hair that didn’t agree with being blonde. I’ve since spoken to several stylists and they all came to the same consensus: it was the stylist’s fault for overlapping the bleach. I believe it’s referred to as a «chemical haircut». I will never go there again and I have been telling anyone who will listen about this terrible experience.

Like many gals in the city in search for a new stylist I went to see Sarah yesterday at HedKandi! Being an industry person myself i would say i have higher expectations. Being a true blonde even more so. SARAH NAILED IT! She listened to my needs and really took the time to talk to me about my hair and what would be best for me. All the staff at Hedkandi was amazing from the start of the appointment right to the end. I was thrilled with my cut and my color. My hair was pretty drab for months and I walked out more confident with the biggest smile on my face! A+, 5 starts across the board guys! Thanks again Sarah and all the staff at this awesome salon!

A couple of my gfs continuously recommended Hedkandi and I’m the one who ALWAYS holds off on booking haircuts and trims, it’s just my bad habit. I don’t know… I find it a nuisance booking an appointment, sitting there, watching your lovely locks get chopped :(I figured it was time as I was constantly picking at my dead ends and splitting my split ends, it came to the point where I was at work and my hair literally got in the way.
I finally decided to go actually book an appointment and go. I booked on a weekday at 6PM (they close at 9PM on weekdays) and drove straight from work. I arrived early — parked underground at Hotel Arts for a fee ($ 7.50) otherwise, after 6PM street parking is free. When I walked in, I was warmly welcomed at the front! I told the receptionist when my appointment was and she showed me the coat room and handed me a wrap to put on, then she pointed to the seating area, offered me something to drink and I got comfy. I looked around and notice how simple yet trendy the décor was as well as how spacious the salon is. Bright white — so classy, not to mention the bowl of suckers and double bubble, um yes please… you can help yourself!
I was originally suppose to see a specific stylist but things got mixed up and Kurt came to greet me. I was a little confused at first as my gfs recommended a girl but I went with the flow and realized that things get mix up sometimes. Kurt was happy to take me and brought me over to his chair. He played with my hair and asked what I wanted — we both said my hair was blahhh and it was definitely due for a cut. We went over to get a wash and a lovely lovely head massage, sooo nice and relaxing. He knew exactly what I wanted so I let him do his magic. Cut cut here cut cut there… Kurt knew what he was doing for sure. He even used some techniques I’ve never had done to my hair before. I wanted layers and some shape and that’s exactly what he did. He dried and asked how I wanted my hair to be styled. I wanted some loose curls and that’s just what he did. When he was done, I was smiling from ear to ear as my hair felt light, healthier and it was super cute!
I would recommend Kurt at Hedkandi to anyone. Another bonus with visiting Hedkandi, is that if you refer someone — they get $ 20 off their cut AND YOU get $ 20 off your next visit. Make sure you take their name so they know who referred you etc. Everybody wins!!! If you’re sold from this review and decide to head over for a visit… let me know so I can refer you! :)
Need ‘em all cut? Hedkandi is the place to visit! Oh, almost forgot to mention the bumble and bumble hair products they sell… bliiiiiiiissss!

I had an appointment with Lindsay on the 24^th January, and although it was a few weeks ago now I have been meaning to write a review. First Up the team at the front were super friendly when I arrived which is something I really notice being that I am a front desk host at a beauty salon myself!
I was a bit nervous because this was the first time I’ve had my hair done by anyone I didn’t know in 4 years and Im used to working in a salon environment so I know how hairdressers can be BUT Lindsay was amazing! she was so friendly and accommodating, she didn’t make me feel intimidated at all and even though I was her last appointment of a very long day she took the time to chat with me and give me her full attention. Im really really happy with my haircut and even though it was a simple trim I still feel like it was a total transformation, weeks later it is still as easy to maintain as it was when I first had it done. Thank you so much Lindsay I will definitely be back and I will be sending lots of people your way!

This is probably my 20^th visit here, but my first check in. HedKandi salon is hands down the best in the city. Many my my friends, including my wife are frequent regulars here and there is very little to complain about. I am now working in the Beltline, so having HedKandi open in Hotel Arts has been just fantastic.
It is a lively place with loads of staff. They somehow manage to do a ton of color work and it never smells bad, which is great! I also really like it for the specialists they have for men. This place generally has 3 or more men in chairs, proving this place is well tailored for the guys.
I visit Lindsay, who is a bubbly, funky girl and is just fantastic with putting in the effort with my difficult curly hair. She listens and provides advice, but doesn’t simply make a decision based on her tastes.
I highly recommend going here, just beware that this is a good salon, not a cheap one.

After trying a number of salons in Calgary, a coworker (with beautiful hair) recommended Kathy at Hedkandi. I’ve now been going to her for ~6 years. My cut and highlights look great leaving and for months after. It always grows out beautifully.
Kathy is worth every penny!

I have always had issues with getting a great haircut, the kind that you can do whatever you like with it, my hair is pretty thick, wavy, so not much luck here… I decided to try Hedkandi last year and has been going there ever since, Chrissy who cuts and does my hair is the best. She really understands and knows what to do with my hair and I have to say before I always felt like I had to use the iron and make it as flat as possible, but now it looks great curly, straight, up or down, I love my haircut.