Ivory Noir Salon

Came in yesterday as I really needed a cut (my cut is somewhat unique and it’s hard for me to explain. I had a mop of hair before. Now thanks to Kelsey (she’s amazing ! Loves Harry Potter :). So you can nerd out with her too!) I have my old personal favourite hair again and I love it !
Price was amazing as I usually pay 50+ but it was only 39. I was so surprised. Especially since it’s the first time someone had got the cut correct the first time !
Glad I went to Unilocal to see some reviews and I’m definitely glad I was able to sneak in and get this amazing cut.
There is a 99% chance I am going to try my best to stay with Kelsey :)

I am a notorious hair abuser and avoided regular hair trims for years on end. Now I go see Leah every 10 weeks. She is personable, actually listens to what you want and what you are comfortable with. This is HUGE for me as I have had many bad experiences with hair stylists in the past but I trust her, she’s only stylist that I haven’t left the salon in tears afterwards.
The studio it’s self is beautiful, with an obvious color motif to match the name but there are lovely pieces to admire (I love the lace window accents). And don’t let the downtown address freak you out, it actually has free parking out front. Biggest perk to a business, especially in their area.
All in all, I highly recommend checking them out, for either hair or nails. The staff are all friendly and if you’re lucky, there are two amazing little pups there to keep you company while you wait.

I love Andrea. I’ve been going to her since 2013 every six weeks and couldn’t be happier. She does a great cut and head massage. I’ve had some pretty terrible haircuts in my lifetime, but never a bad one with Andrea. She knows exactly how to cut my thick, coarse hair so that it grows out beautifully and still maintains it’s style until my next cut. In the 3 years I’ve been seeing Andrea, I’ve convinced 4 or 5 family members to also start going to Ivory Noir. We could not be happier with the service we get from Andrea and her staff.

This is a review for the spa/​nail salon beside the hair studio.
I got some gel shallac nails done here two weeks ago and they still look great! I wanted to wait to review till I saw how my nails held up.
The studio is really cute! They have lots of nice decorations and comfy chairs for pedicures.
Becca did my nails and she was super friendly, took her time and had a great attention to detail.
The color selection was really impressive! I can’t wait to go back and get my nails done again.
I am so impressed with how my nails have lasted. Usually with shallac I get chips so soon and my nails end up looking bad. Mine still look amazing! No chips. No lifting.
Such a great value for the price I paid. Only $ 26!
I am so happy I found this place!

Taylor was awesome! Very knowledgeable about curly hair. I had shoulder length curls going on before. I was thinking of doing a pixie cut and we had both decided it wouldnt work too well with my poofy hair. I love the asymetrical cut I came out with. I have had pretty terrible luck in the past with stylists that had no idea what to do with my hair, and she totally nailed it.

After years of switching and trying new hair salons and stylists I am so happy to say that I finally found a keeper :) I started seeing Andrea at the 124^st location and had gone back a few times for different needs. From getting a basic cut to coloring my hair for the first time in 4 years, Andrea exceeds my expectations every time! I couldn’t be happier with all of my visits at Ivory Noir.
Not only is Andrea good at what she does, what I love about her is that she really listens to my specifically needs and give her honest opinion about my requests. I would not hesitate to recommend this salon to anyone looking for a great hair stylist!

**UPDATE**:
I’ve been an Ivory Noir client for over a year now so I thought I would update. They recently moved to a new location, they made sure all their clients were aware of the move and even called to ensure I had the new address and was aware of parking a couple days before my next appointment. I have been to the new location a couple of times now (new mommy needed a quick «pick me up» between hair cuts) and I must say I absolutely LOVE the new salon — it’s roomier, but with the same decadent feeling décor & the same smiling faces (plus a couple new ones)!
There is ample parking in the front and just east of the salon (which is always a bonus downtown).
As usual the service is impeccable, the staff is super friendly and professional — they go above & beyond to make you comfortable and happy! Coffee/​tea is always offered and there is always a chocolate treat available! :) Also, over the summer they added a text/​email confirmation service (perfect for busy individuals who always miss calls) to remind you of your appointment.
I continue to be amazed with Andrea’s talent and dedication to being the best. She always listens to what I would like and offers suggestions as to how to make my style easier to manage — she’s an absolutely amazing stylist.
To summarize, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this salon if you enjoy having beautiful hair, a salon experience which leaves you feeling spoiled and being treated to impeccable customer service.
**PREVIOUS REVIEW**:
I have been going to another salon for a couple years now — and two of their great stylists left their salon… I had been meaning to try out Ivory Noir Salon anyways, so when my stylist left the day before I was due for a desperately needed hair cut I gave Ivory Noir a call and scheduled an appointment for a couple of days later…
Right off the bat the parking is absolutely fabulous, no searching and driving around aimlessly in the 124 street area. The salon itself is super chic with its ivory & black décor… Andrea was very professional and warm — she took the time to listen to what I wanted. Immediately after this hair cut I booked my next few appointments (because I like to have things scheduled in advance).
Fast forward a few months, a couple bang trims & a hair cut: I love that Kim calls to confirm all the appointments ahead of time, what a great reminder for those of us who are forgetful or have very busy schedules! Nyk gives such a relaxing head massage (& I’m told he gives the best blow outs around town)! I am so impressed with the skill with which Andrea cuts hair — she gives the best blunt hair cuts in town (which IMO take a ton of skill as you can immediately tell if it’s uneven). She also teaches/​encourages her staff while she’s doing your hair which is nice to see!
On my last visit to Ivory Noir I was to meet my best friend, who is notorious for coloring her own hair. Over the last month or so she’s had some disasters (blotchy brassiness, red roots) and on this particular morning she was trying to fix her hair color because she was supposed to fly out the next weekend for a wedding. I had asked her to call and book with Andrea but she didn’t think there was any chance they’d be able to fit her in on such short notice — I convinced her to come meet me at the salon and said we’d just head down 124 st for lunch. When she walked in we all took a look at her hair… they fit her in for a color correction & trim — and we enjoyed a glass of wine on top of this all! We had a great time at the salon, they made shopping & restaurant suggestions for the rest of our day as well.
I would highly recommend this salon, they have great parking, a nice central location, they are extremely professional and most importantly they have outstanding customer service!