mudHoney salon

I absolutely LOVE this salon! The girls are all so sweet, and really have a passion for hair. Kim is absolutely amazing at finding solutions for my hair problems (or «emergencies» as I call them), and takes the time to explain what she’s doing. I have been coming here for over a year now, and I always get excellent service! I recommend heading to mudHoney for all your hair needs!

I bought a groupon for a manicure/​pedicure from this salon because it was a good deal and close to home. Mistake!
First I walked in and there was only one customer sitting in a chair under a dryer, no staff in sight. I waited about 3 minutes before anyone bothered to come greet me. Then I was greeted by the lady who would do my services and taken to a nail station.
There was very little talking, the place was like a ghost town. I tried to make conversation with the lady but it was like talking to the wall so I gave up. The only other customer was finally taken for her hair to be rinsed, and something else applied — then she was left to sit in the chair by the sink for about 20 min. It seemed like she was wondering where her girl went too, just disappeared. When she came back to rinse the lady she was chewing — went for a snack apparently.
One other staff was doing her own color on her hair and there was some interaction between the salon staff but very little with customers. It was like we weren’t there, was very odd.
THEN came the pedicure which was THE oddest one I’ve ever had. I bought this as a treat and after a month of really high stressful events wanted to use it to relax. I was taken into a room where there was a massage table — looked like the room where they do waxings. I had to lie on the bed/​table and bend my knees to put my feet into a bowl of soapy water. My hands/​nails were wet so I couldn’t even adjust the pillows under my head which were almost smothering. Basically I had to do a crunch and flex my thigh muscles the whole time or the bowl would have gone shooting off the table. By the time the girl came back the water was almost cold — that’s how long I laid there. She asked if I was relaxed now — I mentioned that I had been doing a crunch the whole time and she just shrugged it off.
Then when I go to leave I was charged $ 6.75 in supposed GST. I checked and sometimes that is the case on groupons but let’s do the math — $ 90 in services is $ 4.50 in GST. Why was I charged $ 6.75?
I do not like rude people, ones who charge hidden fees and high priced salons which don’t even have the proper equipment to do the job. For $ 50 that was the WORST pedicure I’ve ever had. I’m not even sure the tools she used get cleaned in between clients — they were just sitting out on the nail station. DO NOT get a pedicure here!!!

I came here awhile back on a Groupon, and oh my gosh did I regret it. It was the haircut/​color that made me vow never to get another hair Groupon.
The salon itself is nestled in a nice location on 124 St (you can check out so many awesome cafes before and after), but it can be hard to find parking.
The salon itself is kind of… unfriendly. It’s one of those ones that tries to look super modern but it comes out as looking sort of cold. And this one is a little run down around the edges.
Anyways. One major problem I had was the colouring table. There is a large kitchen table in the back that all the clients sit around while the colorists do their thing. On one hand, it’s kind of a neat idea and could foster socialization. Realistically, the colorists just talked to one another and ignored the clients.
The other was the fact that my hair turned green (it was an attempt at turning bleach blonde into brown and they didn’t add the correct colors back into my hair). I honestly didn’t even realize how bad it was in the salon (the bad lighting in there disguised it), but as soon as I got home I realized how terrible it was. I didn’t end up going back to get them to fix it (why would I want them touching it again?), and besides it was a Groupon and not super expensive. But GREEN?! How would they have not noticed and fixed it. This was the first color job I’ve ever had that I had to wear a hat and get it fixed within a week.
The cut was also pretty bad. Despite saying I just wanted a trim, the stylist cut a couple inches off, and then created a sort of mom-​bob around my face. Not everybody wants face framing layers. If I don’t ask for them — I don’t want them.
Anyways, when I got it fixed a week later the stylist commented on both how bad the color was and how bad the cut was (but she was thankfully able to salvage both).

Thank you groupon for taking me to this salon! I’ve driven past mudHoney almost every day on my way to work but I’ve never stopped in before since I’ve always had another salon I’ve gone to. Recently, I’ve had to search for a new place to get my hair done and lo and behold: groupon for a cut and treatment!
It’s been so long since I’ve gotten a haircut that my ends were gross and so dry! I’m growing my hair out so I was worried that they would cut off a huge chunk (like they always do when you ask for a trim) just to get rid of all the dead split ends. Surprisingly, Hannah listened to what I wanted (a trim) and did just that!
In addition to actually listening to what I wanted, they recommended products and weren’t super pushy about it. They don’t carry too much for selection but the product they do carry is high quality. They also so lashes, nails, waxing, and various treatments! The salon has a great modern feel to it and showcases local artwork that you can actually purchase. I’ll definitely be going back and I recommend trying them out!

I bought a groupon for a mani/​pedi and was very impressed. The pedi was so relaxing (I even got to lay down and read my book during!) and she did an excellent job painting my fingers and toes. Will definitely be coming here again

I went to mudHoney Salon last week and I am so impressed with my cut and the service I received from Kim. I have long, thick, natural curly hair and I was dreading getting a haircut after some bad luck with other stylists. I emailed the salon to see if they had a stylist that specializes in cutting curly hair. I received a reply the same day and made an appointment for the following day with Kim. She was awesome! She listened to what I wanted and was able to keep a lot of the length and gave my hair nice volume and shape with out it being «poofy» (which can happen to curly hair when it is cut poorly).
I am currently a student on a budget so I do not use the top of the line styling/​hair care products. Unlike some other salons, at mudHoney I did not feel pressured into buying products I cannot afford or feel ashamed for using department store brands.
It was a really great experience all around and I got a better hairstyle than I could have even imagined! Finally my search for a hairstylist that understands curly hair is over!

Although my hair stylist was wonderful, I don’t suggest going to this salon, especially if you are buying the groupon. I bought the groupon for the cut color and blow out, and ended up having to spend $ 80 on top of that.
Although it does mention in the small print that there may be additional charges, I was charged $ 50 extra right off the bat based on how long my hair was. I had left my hair cut for right before an event so I wasn’t in a place to say no when they told me about the extra charges. Also the Eco-​Charge at the end adds up, so I ended up paying $ 190 in total for my $ 90 groupon… Should have just stuck to my normal salon.
My hairstylist was very nice, but I asked for 2 inches to be cut and long layers, ended up getting over 5 inches off and I have very choppy short layers all around my face that won’t even fit in a pony tail any more. Thinking I was coming in for a short trim this was quite shocking as I have medium length hair now.
So if you choose to go to this salon just be aware of the additional charges and make sure you tell the stylists EXACTLY what you want or you will get something different.

Went in because I had a Groupon but loved the salon so much that I’ve already booked my second appointment. My stylist, Brandon, listened to my hair issues and was very informative on how he could fix them. I walked in looking like I was electrocuted and came out with a haircut that looks absolutely amazing!

My stylist has recently left this place, but I still love this salon. I have always had good experiences here. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable about hair. Great location and I love that they feature local art from children from around the city, which you can purchase if you choose to do so!

I was looking for a salon in my neighbourhood and tried MudHoney. Kim the owner did a fantastic job of my colour and I have been there two other times for a wash and blow dry. She is very knowledgeable about hair and has excellent customer skills. She is professional and quick, no need to take longer than required. I definitely will go again.
Cathy

I tried this salon out on a groupon. I thought the stylist was great. Very friendly and did a great job. No suprises-​hair was exactly like I requested (probably better). The downside was I was charged an extra $ 40 on top of my groupon because my (mid length) hair required extra dye? I wish I would have been told this upfront before the was provided. Having extra charges at the end as a surprise made me feel like I was being ripped off or taken advantage of. I understand services cost money, just be upfront about any unexpected charges!

For hair I really like MudHoney. My boyfriend went there randomly and the owner did his hair, it was really pricey for a man’s cut but I still can’t believe what a great hair style it was for a guy whose hair always looks kind of the same. They also offered a 6 week touch up for free. I went there later and got a cheaper stylist (they charge depending on the chair) and I was really happy with it, it was what I regularly pay at cheap mall salons but I got the whole swanky package. The stylist also gave her input about what would look best, and how to care for my type of hair, without being pushy or trying to sell me product. To be honest I think she left my hair a little longer than I would have liked, because I was trying to get rid of some damage done by ombré, but she wanted to keep a bit of the colour since she liked it so much. I would rather have my hair a bit too long than too short, so it was okay.
I’ve had other friends go there on totally short notice as per my recommendation and they were really happy as well.
I also went for a pedicure fairly recently, which was good, but not the best because they don’t have chairs with soakers, just a bed and a metal bowl. The esthetician, I think her name was Janice, was super friendly and really good. She did a great job. I probably wouldn’t go back for that particular service just because of the lack of chairs, but I’ll definitely return for my hair soon, and probably try some of their other services.

Went back to the salon again today for my second cut with another stylist and again had another great experience. Vicky took the time to ask me what I like and dislike about my hair, what I like about my cut and what I want. I showed her the picture of my last cut and she cut it exactly like I wanted it. She showed me how to style it and what products to use for dry, dehydrated hair, as apparently mine is.
Two times satisfied means I’ll be back!

I went to Mudhoney yesterday for a cut and colour. After spending some time with the owner I felt confident that she would do a great job. I was very disappointed, a trendy a line bob on a round face??? being cut just below the cheek line… this is not a flattering haircut. and the styling was horrible big messy helmet. I talked to her about saying it was not exactly what I wanted; she tried to fix it but it is still not to my liking.

Mudhoney is exactly what I need when I want my haircut. First, the salon has a funky, bright and open look. Second, the staff is great and the owner is always in and available — so personal. Third, the service is great at a price I want. I am going back every time.

I found this cool, artistic feeling salon a couple of years ago and have been frequenting Mud Honey ever since. I think what has always stood out is the personalized attention you receive, no matter which you go to.
If you’re looking for a great stylist, Julie is your girl. Julie has always taken the time to listen, offer suggestions and recommendations. She has always been super accommodating with appointment times, services, products etc. I’m very fussy about my hair and Julie always comes through.

I went to MudHoney on a groupon, which included a haircut/​style and a makeup application. I walked in and was pleased with the salon atmosphere — everything was very open and modern. Booking an appointment had been easy and they were very friendly over the phone.
My stylist was very friendly but didn’t really seem to listen to what I wanted. I was adding on a coloring on top of my haircut, and she colored my hair a very different (and unsubtle) shade. She didn’t ask me how I wanted my hair styled and went about curling it after she cut it. Now, I like curls as much as the next person, but my hair is naturally poker straight, so I walked out of the salon looking nothing like myself. I literally haid hair that would’ve made Snooki envious — it had that much height. The curls also didn’t work in terms of me not really knowing what sort of haircut I actually got. I left feeling very unhappy.
The next day I woke up and washed my hair, and saw what it ‘really’ looked like and felt heartbroken. It wasn’t what I wanted — parts of my hair were streaked an orangey brown color — which contrasted terribly with my natural darkbrown/​black. I felt embarassed to go out. I went to a salon across the street from my condo and asked them for advice. They told me that if I wasn’t happy, they were sure MudHoney would understand and redo my hair for me.
Let me first say that I am not the type of person who likes to complain, especially about haircuts. My hair is long, straight, boring and my haircuts never seem to turn out the way I want them to. But this was really bad, and I knew deep down I couldn’t just live with it, so I went back in and spoke to the manager.
She was very friendly and understanding, all though she did tell me that «I should have told my stylist right off the bat that I didn’t like it» — which I think was a little unfair, considering the fact that I could barely tell what my hair looked like when I left. However, she took me right away and retoned my hair, and it came out exactly the right color I had wanted. She also recut my hair and it turned out to be one of the best haircuts I’ve ever had.
Sadly though, I have not returned to MudHoney. All though I respect them for fixing my hair, the experience was enough to keep me looking for another salon. Also, their pricing is quite expensive. It cost me $ 120 plus a tip (on top of what I spent for my groupon) to have my hair colored. Twice.

I recently visited MudHoney for the first time for a gift certificate I had received from a girlfriend for a pedicure, manicure, and brow wax by Tara — an Esthetician there.
The atmosphere was trendy and clean. I was immediately seated and offered coffee or tea.
Tara, the esthetician, was friendly and easy to chat with.
I enjoyed the pedicure and manicure — though, they do not have massage chairs if you are looking for that.
As I didn’t receive hair services, I am only speaking to the esthetician services.
Their current website quotes the following for prices: Classic pedicure $ 60, Classic manicure $ 40, and brow wax $ 20.
While I enjoyed my treatments I would not want to pay $ 120 + tax + tip which comes to around $ 140/​$ 145 — Yikes!
I thought the manicure and pedicure were average but nothing to write home about. I still had a few rough cuticles and hang nails on my hands when I got home.
My experience was pleasant — a 4 star based on only having to pay tip & tax… (and I always tip extra on a gift certificate)… but if I had been paying full price… I’d be leaning towards 2 – 3 stars based on price and quality for the price.
Tara was a lovely woman — but I’d rather pay the strip mall price for $ 60 for a mani/​pedi and be in and out even if I don’t get tea and my own quiet little room.