RedBloom Salon

Had a mixed experience here. Although the service was fine and nothing horribly went wrong, but I left feeling underwhelmed. For what I received I feel the price tag was alittle steep.

They cancelled my appointment five minutes after it was supposed to start, the salon was unable to offer any remedy that day, which was needed as I am leaving for a wedding tomorrow. Am now scrambling to find someone out of town who can do this on short notice.

I had another amazing colour and cut from Gordon today at Red Bloom salon on 11^th Avenue. He is incredibly talented, fast, sweet, professional and a hottie!
I have been coming to this salon since 2011. I like how central it is, the eclentic and elegant decour, the cleanliness, the wonderful complimentary coffee and tea and the amazing head and hand massages. Need I say more? ;)
Now about my stylist. Gordon has been doing my hair since 2011. I met Gordon when he was still a student stylist. At the time, I had been looking for an amazing stylist who could hold my hand while I tried to grow out my hair after a horrendous break-​up and a bad decision to cut my hair to a short pixie cut a-​la Halle B. :(
While trying to grow out my hair, Gordon was my stylist and therapist (lol!) refusing to cut my hair to short lengths again when I would loose patience with my slow growing hair. Lol! He kept me going to my goal of having Kim Kardashian waves.
Well, I’m now almost there and all I can say is thank-​you to my stylist and friend Gordon. For having patience and perseverance and for making me look smokin’ hot. Muah!!! You rock Gordon!!!
If you want an amazing colour and cut. Gordon is tge stylist for you. He is now also doing extensions!!!

I’ve been going to RedBloom for about two years now and still absolutely love it. The salon itself is well situated for me being a quick walk from my office. Parking is street which if you are driving can be a pain sometimes but generally there is spaces available close by. The salon itself is nicely appointed and a big open space. The receptionists are always really friendly and I highly recommend the Aveda tea. Up until recently I’ve been seeing Kimberley but she has opted to return to school full time so it was time to get brave and try someone new. She was good enough to suggest someone for me and the first cut was awesome but unfortunately he works limited hours and is in big demand so I am now on to stylist #3 Alex. Just had my first cut with Alex on Friday evening and again loved it! When I first started going to Red Bloom I convinced my husband to go as well and he saw Alex for a long time so I was confident I would like what she could do for me and I was not disappointed. Not only does this speak highly of the skills of the stylists but also the consistency of approach that Red Bloom emphasizes in the salon. The stylist takes the time to consult with you; what do you like, not like, what are you looking for, how much time do you put in to styling, maintenance etc. So before a blade touches a strand of hair you are ideally on the same page. This has been my experience every time with every stylist and is what makes me vote for top salon, recommend the salon to evereyone and of course continue to go back time and time again. Oh and did I mention this is an Aveda Salon as well? So in addition to top notch product the place just smells like heaven and so do you when you come out the door. You ccan check out the stylist’s profiles on their website which will help you select someone who does (or likes to do) your type of hair. Not that a great stylist can’t work with anything but I like to think that if you want or have short hair and you go to someone who likes to do short hair you have a good chance of coming out with a great short hair cut! Their stylists are also defined by levels: Master, Advanced, Intermediate and they come with their accompanying rates. With keeping my hair short I am pretty much in every 5 weeks or I start getting antsy and thinking crazy thoughts like cutting it myself. My cut always grows out well I just know when its time. This short schedule can be a bit dear with a Master level stylist but I also look at it as an investment in me and what I present to the world. I love the cut, love how it grows out and it costs what it costs. Knowing many many stylists and the work that they put in to building their skills and perfecting their craft I appreciate that someone with higher skills who uses top products will have a higher price point and you will see the difference. You are always told about the products being used on you and why those ones are chosen and while you will be asked if you are okay for product I have never felt pressured to buy more. Your visit will end with an offer to touch up your make up which is a lovely touch especially if you are headed out for the evening. Oh yes and they do give you reminder calls for your appointments which I love. I’m a big girl and I do a pretty good job of keeping track of my appointments but every now and then I think I’ve saved it i my phone and then nope! They also print the date of your next appointment on the bottom of your receipt as a nice reminder. Love Red Bloom!

Was going to the Bridgeland location but was closer to the downtown location when I needed a cut — they were able to get me in and made me feel welcome. The stylist asked the right questions so that I got exactly what I wanted. One thing I was really happy with is that she listened when I said I don’t like doing a bunch if talking while getting my haircut. She respected my request. My only problem now is which location will I go back to?

I wanted to cut 9 inches off my hair. I’m new to Calgary, didn’t know any stylists, so I was really nervous. I decided to go with an Advanced Stylist at RedBloom and they put me in with Rebecca for an appointment 3 days later.
Rebecca was super nice and attentive to everything I said. We thoroughly discussed what I wanted and she gave her suggestions. She didn’t start on my hair until we had reached a clear consensus, which made me feel really comfortable.
She did an amazing job. Just like I wanted it!!! I am super happy and got hundreds of compliments on my hair. She noticed things about my hair that I had never noticed, and gave me tips about how to style my hair as she noticed those them while styling it. e.g., my hair has a weird natural wave on one side, so I have to ensure I style that side well, and she taught me how. Some stylists make you feel guilty about how dry your hair is, or the products you use. Rebecca didn’t. She was really nice and laid back. She wasn’t super chatty; we mainly talked about my hair. I know some people LOVE chatty stylists, but I hate small talk. So Rebecca was perfect in that aspect. Open to conversation but didn’t force it.
The one thing that made me feel a bit uncomfortable is that she met me at the front desk at the end to schedule my next appointment. I told her I was «good for now», and it was a bit awkward. Then another girl rang me up. I would rather not have that, but it’s their way of ensuring we come back and again to see them.

The first time I went to red bloom was great. Good service and I liked it… But the last 3 times it has been a disaster… I can accept one mistake or two. But 3 bad hair cuts is too much!!! The first time I was unhappy was with the same stylist of the first time… She messed it up with my hair and my haircut after a couple weeks was horrible! … The second time I picked a guy and it was worst than the last time! … That is probably the worst hair cut I have ever had… (and my hair is very straight and easy)… The last time I went I chose the master stylist… The person with the most experience, so she can fix the disaster I had… And my hair still looks terrible… So I decided I will never go back there again! … And if you don’t want a disaster in your hair I strongly recommend not to go there! I went there 4 times and 3 times was a disaster!!!

I have been three times, and the salon itself is clean, and funky, the people very friendly, and the products high end, but considering the price of the services, I have decided to go elsewhere from now on. I believe that they have raised their prices as of this summer as well.
I have my hair cut in an angled bob, which I find some stylists cut extremely well, and others… not so much. After my first appointment at Redbloom, my family commented that the cut didn’t look so good, but the color was beautiful. I figured I’d give it another go. My second time at Redbloom my stylist ran out of time on the cut and left me with a sub-​par cut that wasn’t really what I wanted. I understand that this can happen sometimes, and she did offer for me to come back at another time for her to fix it. I returned the next week and she did fix it, and once again, the color was fantastic but the cut was… good.
Over all, this salon is pretty good… they give you hand massages, fancy coffee and the décor is pretty to look at, but I want to go to a salon and get a kick-​a** hair cut, the other stuff doesn’t matter. I don’t mind paying the big bucks to be happy with my hair, but I refuse to do that if I feel that I am not getting the absolute best.

Mary a senior stylist did an amazing job for me! Its refreshing for someone to actually listen when I say I don’t want a lot of length taken off, but do what needs to be done for health ends. She also did a great job on my layers! She is moving to the new Aspen location but is well worth the commute!

I have been twice, first experience was a little better than the second. I had a senior stylist the first time, I only want senior or advanced, as i am very picky! Niki was my first stylist she was good, my second time she was not available for the time I needed so I asked for another senior stylist. None were available so I said never mind I will book another time, but then she said they had one avail, so I said great! I assumed this was a senior stylist.
Niki Marie was very nice, and gave an excellent scalp massage, but the cut was average. she did not blend my layers as well as I think she should have. My hubby likes my hair, but I found out she was an Intermediate stylist, and I wish they would of told me sooner, but the price was reasonable, and she is very nice!

Had my hair massacred here in the fall. I had long waist-​length hair that I wanted trimmed up and refreshed.
I asked for the following:
— no layers
— no bangs
— ability to braid after cut
— cut jagged across bottom (not flat)
— I don’t style/​blowdry so it needs to dry nicely naturally
I got:
— 5 different MAJOR layers
— hair that wouldn’t even fit in a ponytail
— could not braid
— flat ironed hair that seemed to blend but when dried I looked like David Lee Roth
I called back a couple of days later to report what had happened. They were going to put me in with the SAME person who had killed my hair. *Need I mention that she was super arrogant about her abilities, and cut my hair with her nose up in the air the whole time, maybe that’s why it was totally butchered*. I asked for a new person.
I was placed with a senior hair dresser who didn’t know what to say once she saw my hair. I started crying because I knew that at least 6 inches would have to come off. She acknowledged that she had no idea what the other person was attempting to go for with my cut. Great lady, on such a stressful day she really was a sweetheart. She did her best to fix my hair in September however, it is nearly March and I still cannot braid my hair. I am scared to let anyone touch it and I am harbouring so much ill will to this salon for making me feel ugly for months.
To ice this «crap cake», it cost me $ 200+ dollars and HOURS of my life I’ll never get back. I was never offered a refund or anything for my troubles.
Disgusted.

I am extremely happy with my experience with Katerina. I went to get highlights and a cut and I liked it. What really impressed me was that two days after my first appointment, I noticed that my layers weren’t as short or angled as I would like — I’m not the most articulate person and I don’t think I was clear as I what I wanted during my first visit. So, the next day, I called and asked if she could tweak it. Katerina was very understanding, patient and she spent considerable time tweaking my cut until it was perfect. I think Katerina’s reaction really shows a lot of character and reflects Redbloom’s customer service philosophy. The entire staff at Redbloom is incredibly customer-​oriented. My bf has been a loyal customer for the past 5 years, and I can see why. I’m so glad he persuaded me to switch over.
Remember — get a referral from a Redbloom customer and you get $ 10 off your first visit. Just say Christine L sent you — lol. Also, check in via facebook/​yelp and get a free Aveda sample.

Review #7 of Unilocal’s 30 Day Challenge 2012
When I moved to Calgary a few months ago, one of my biggest worries is finding a stylist that will understand the issues I have with my hair. It also didn’t help that I’ve had really good stylists in Minnesota and Manila so I’ve set my bar high for my search here.
Enter Heather from Redbloom Salon. The thing I liked most about Heather is that she was very honest about what styles may or may not work for me. She looked at my hair and she immediately pointed problems I may have if she does this or that cut. These are styles I’ve had so much problems with before like side-​swept bangs that don’t really wanna be swept to the side or my hair being too big when it’s cut short.
Service in the salon itself is great as well. When I arrived I was directed to the couches in the waiting area and was offered refreshments. My stylist approached me right away and discussed what I wanted to do with my hair. The whole cut-​style experience was great with a bonus of good conversation and some laughs. Heather got exactly the style I wanted and I was very happy with how my hair looked. She gave very simple instructions I can do at home to achieve the same style she did. Before leaving the receptionist gladly scheduled me for an appointment which is 3 months away and gave me my free Aveda product for my Unilocal check-​in.

After growing out my hair for 7 months or so it was getting quite long and I decided it was time for a change. I am new to the Calgary area so what is the best way to get suggestions for hair salons? Unilocal of course!
I found the reviews to be quite consistent with the higher stars so I thought «hey, I’ll give it a try!» Want to know more? Ok, I’ll tell you more!
It was a cold and frosty evening as I walked to the salon that Halloween night. I had already researched for weeks on what I wanted to do with my hair (because let’s face it ladies, our hair is precious and you can really change your look by getting a new style)
As I stepped through the door I was greeted by two trendy ladies, one took my coat and the other walked me over to the waiting couch and offered me something to drink. I just had a coffee previously so I didn’t need any fluids.
Within about 3 minutes my stylist came up to me and introduced herself. She was at the advanced level and I felt confident that we were going to make some magic! We sat down at her chair and I told her my hair story and what I wanted and didn’t want. What I found strange was when I asked to see a colour sample book, she just brought out an iPad instead and we looked up pictures on Google, I wasn’t too happy about this considering I knew exactly what colour I wanted and I just wanted to point it out. (Points on being tech savvy though, I guess.)
The colouring was frightening at first (how appropriate it was Halloween after all!) My roots were a different colour (and a colour that I specified that I didn’t want) and the rest was not the exact shade I wanted either… But without me even saying anything she pointed it out and offered solutions. We decided on one and she got to it. The end result was good, I loved the colour and was glad that she was able to admit the colour was off fix it right then and there without me having to question or probe.
Overall, my stylist was friendly, knowledgeable and nice. (The price was also nice) when I went to pay the same two ladies helped me out again, one held my coat open and put it on for me which I found to be great customer service and I even got to raid their Halloween candy stash (you know the way to my heart, RedBloom)

It has been quite a long time since I have had a haircut, so I had done some research looking for a great salon for a new experience and I found this one. Great reviews and happy clients, so I thought why not?
The atmosphere was nice and the staff were very welcoming, when it came down to the cut, I was very unimpressed. The stylist said he would be taking off 3 inches (it was more like 5), he would be giving me a few layers and be taking out the bulk in the back because I have extremely thick hair. When he was finished styling it, it looked decent; I was not a fan of the part but I thought maybe when I got home I could fix it and see what it looked like. When I got out of the salon, I finally got to run my fingers through my hair and look at the back (the stylist never showed me). My hair was all one length and was just as thick as it was when I walked in; totally not a functional cut for someone with such heavy hair. When it got to the bangs, nothing was really done to them and they were just as long as before and very unflattering to my face. Needless to say, this is the worst cut I have ever had and will not be visiting this salon again.

So after many months of growing out my hair (again), I decided to treat myself to a salon experience in getting a real haircut. At one point I was going to Angles, however my hairdresser could not deliver in giving me the desired style. In the end I went back to cutting my own hair since I had to fix it anyways if I got it done at Angles. After a vicious search on Unilocal and other review websites, I decided to try out Redbloom due to its stellar reviews. I’m definitely glad I did as I had a fantastic experience… and hairdo to go with that!
I scheduled an appointment over the phone where my hair stylist was Gordon. Upon the day of the appointment, I stepped into a neo-​vintage but hip salon where I was warmly greeted by the receptionist and promptly seated into Gordon’s chair. As I mentioned before, I had many stylists not be able to deliver in giving me that desired style I wanted, which is choppy, edgy, and messy haircut because they blend the layers which annoys to me to no end of the world. For this very appointment, I armed myself with a little speech and pictures on my phone to show exactly what I wanted. I probably put pressure on Gordon in being very specific, but all the while he listened patiently to my little speel of a rant and promised that he would give me that wanted haircut. After appraising my hair, Gordon gave me feedback on what he was going to do while making sure I was game for the same thing.
During the duration of my appointment, Gordon made my first experience at Redbloom a great one. Apart from making great conversation, Gordon was very knowledgeable where he would show me during the process of what he was doing, as well as giving me a few tips and tricks on how to style my hair. At first I thought he did not achieve the look I wanted until I got home to wash and restyle it did I see the look he created. My hair had layers that were (gasp!!!) edgy, choppy, messy, un-​blended, and totally completely awesome… a look that I felt I could rock in. Not to mention the fact that my haircut cost $ 30 dollars — I got a $ 10 discount because it was my first time there where I felt my money was definitely worth spent.
Because of such a great experience at Redbloom I definitely would not hesitate in returning and have Gordon cut my hair again. Even though he is titled as a student stylist (which some people take as a red-​flag for inexperience) I would definitely recommend him to anyone as he treats his customers well and is quite knowledgeable with hair. Plus he charges less so you save money! Overall, I give 5 stars to Redbloom and recommend it to other reviews for awesome customer service and having awesome hairstylists, reasonable pricing compared to other places… oh and not being a snooty downtown salon!

I had been going to Jeromes for the last couple of years, but after hearing so many good things, i thought i would give Red Bloom a try.
I was not at all disappointed! I was greeted warmly, and treated kindly by all the staff (which i can’t say is consistent with my patronage at Jerome’s).
My stylist had a thorough conversation about what I was looking to achieve and still kept me in check with what was possible and what wasn’t, given my hair texture, colour, etc. (I was there to get ombré highlights, and a haircut).
She went through all the steps with me, explaining every detail, while being friendly and attentive. She also gave me tips on all the different ways to curl my hair, and the kind of products to use, without pushing me to buy any.
I was very satisfied with the results, and I believe that this will be the salon I will be recommending to all my friends and returning for all my hair needs!

As a kid I was severely traumatized by my cousin getting a brush caught in my hair and than chopping it off, but not after putting Vaseline, butter and shampoo in my hair to «attempt loosening the brush– with a failed attempt».
Since then I avoid Hair salons until my ends are fried, and all I can do it place my hair in a ponytail (we’ve all been there). Any who I was sceptical about letting a stranger cut my hair and colour it. Saturday I had an appointment with MARY who is very approachable, friendly and most importantly listens to what I want and don’t like about my hair.
So first she coloured it red 2 shades. And then offered a hand massage in-​between. She even went out of her way to find cotton balls for my ears (which are sensitive) and was very gentle when cleaning my hair and giving me a head massage, I was very comfortable in the dark and serene décor. She talked me through the entire process. And because I’m painfully shy she offered me PEOPLE magazine to read while styling my hair. It’s like she knew I wasn’t a very talkative person. Plus I’m a low speaker– my voice can barely raise over hair blow dryers and the radio.
The outcome was phenomenal. I received plenty of compliments from the staff (however I get the impression that’s part of the job entitlement). The cost was $ 189. I was prepared to pay a large amount, I base salons on price– You get what you pay for. The more expensive the better the quality. I gave her a nice tip. And base on my first experience I will return.

I went here based on the Unilocal reviews and this place did not dissapoint!
My appointment started with a consulation from my stylist. She listened to the direction that I wanted my hair style to go in and got totally excited about it! If she wasn’t geniune I have no way of telling — she really made me feel like she understood what I was looking for and was totally on board with the plan!
Overall I ended up with an amazing hair cut and excellent banter with an unpretentious stylist — I will be back.
Thanks for this one Unilocal,you really nailed it here and I feel like I lucked out with a wicked stylist!
PS– my stylist noticed I was on my cell phone and pointed out that I could check in through Unilocal and get a freebie!!! Awesome! I totally used it and got a nice little sample, what a nice treat!

We all know it’s hard to find a decent hairstylist in a decent salon. After having shopping around for a steady stylist (which included stylists at Eveline Charles, Hennessey and Edges), I trusted one for 3 years at Edges (Crowfoot location). As much as I have trusted and enjoyed my stylist at Edges, I didn’t think the salon’s service (esp the reception) was worth the drive (30min or more). I looked up a bunch of online reviews and decided to try out Red Bloom. I am happy to report: Red Bloom lives up to its online reviews.
Red Bloom’s Downtown location is modern, chic, friendly and offers a lot for your $ in comparison to the above-​mentioned salons. The reception is warm, pretty and inviting (you are offered a beverage upon arrival). The styling area is open and well lit. I had an intermediate stylist (prices start at 45 $ and up): She attentively listened to me and asked for feedback before cutting/​styling my hair. I was beyond pleased with my wash/​cut. My service ended with a complimentary make-​up touch-​up (powder, bronzer, lip gloss– all Aveda products). I was offered different Aveda hair products to try/​buy, but by no means did I feel pressured to buy. I have found my new salon close to my home.