Blo Blow Dry Bar

The salon is pleasant and they have several blow dry styles… which I wonder how they can guarantee their stylists can replicate? I asked for the runway style b/​c I still wanted body without the curls. It came out flat, sleek, straight. Fine, it’s my hair. But there was no concern from the stylist to acknowledge anything. To top it off, they offered me water and refilled a used plastic cup! I had to point it out.
I had this coming for not going to my regular salon.

I’ve never had a professional blowout, other than when you get your haircut, but teambuy had a deal here so I thought I’d try it out for a special event. Normally it’s $ 35 and they have a menu online to choose from, although they just kinda ask you what you want. I think if you already have straight hair, it’s not worth paying that much for a blowout. But if you have curly or more high-​maintenance hair, I think it’d be a nice treat to go here. Also, they have some simple updos on their $ 35 menu (a fancy bun or a fancy ponytail), which is cheaper than getting an updo at most places. I asked them for some loose waves and to give my hair some more volume, since I know my hair will never hold a curl anyway.
I was happy with how it turned out. They don’t use too much product, which is nice — your hair won’t be crunchy after. And the products they use leave your hair smelling really nice! The stylist did pin curls for me and it took about 40 mins.
The space is bright, pink, and super-​girly. There are lots of current fashion magazines to peruse, dance music playing, and you can buy some styling products at the front. It’s not a spa experience, but a nice place to drop by and be in and out quickly. They are also conveniently next to Mync Lash and Brow bar, if you want to go all out with your primping!

This is a good option to go to, when something pops up and you don’t have a hair appointment. The problem with dropping in is that you never know who you will get as a stylist and that can be a hit or a miss. I’ve found a stylist here that does my hair the way I like it. I always request for her if I call in ahead.

(Yonge St. location)
Don’t waste your time ! This was my observation:
The girls there are snobby, unprofessional, lack motivation and customer service skills. I guess if you’re only paid $ 10 bucks an hour why would you give a damn about the person sitting in your chair!
If you are selling image how about their staff get a clue on how to dress professionally.
They had no make-​up on… and for the one or 2 who did it was not done very well. They didn’t even have their own hair done to reflect any of the hair do’s they sell!
I was talking to some girls who had their hair done for prom there — only one out of the 4 was happy with their style. The rest had curl falling out of their hair… looked like they coud’ve done it better themself and for FREE.
Not a very good impression. If you look like crap — WHY would I let you touch my hair?
I would rather go to my original hairstylist who invested in hair school and received proper training and know that the results will be lovely as always.

I’ve always had a great experience here. There have been a few times I’ve been overwhelmed by the conversation with the stylist… but she was still very likeable. Just need a filter. lol.
I like that I can get in on a few hours notice and they’ve always done a pretty good job.

Meh. This place is okay — nothing amazing. I had a big date so I decided to splurge a bit and get a blow out. Maybe my expectations were too high, but I was hoping for that lovely, just out of the salon hair. I made my appointment online (which is so convenient! loved that) and went into the blow dry bar… where I waited a good 20 minutes for my appointment (and no magazines! bah!). Once it was my turn they washed and dried my hair. I picked the style from a booklet of the available choices– the pictures were all hand drawn though, so some imagination was needed. When I left my hair looked good, but not great or amazing. It really wasn’t anything I couldn’t have done myself. I’m not planning on going again, and I don’t know that I would really recommend. Sorry Blo!