I wouldn't recommend this place...
Craig especially isn't the greatest person to see. I went in wanting to go lighter (dark blonde from a medium brown) and he decided that it would be best to match my roots and then add blonde in another session. He dyed my hair VERY dark, much darker than it was and it looks like a box dye that I could have done at home. I never went back to get the blonde... more

Such a mixed experience here. I've probably been about 5-6 times as it's close to home. The people were friendly, and they are about 3 for 5 on quality of the cuts. 2 of the cuts i got were good (though one was quite $$). One, she just didn't know when to stop (I had to tell her enough). The other 2, in particular the last one, were awful. I actually hate my hair right now, and am so angry I... more

I love this place and have been getting my haircut here for the last 3 years by Nicky. I highly recommend him! The salon has a great atmosphere and everyone is super friendly.

I just found out that they also do nails, waxing and threading - good to know......a one stop salon visit!

I highly recommend Darren as a colorist. He has fixed my platinum blonde hair twice (which is very hard to do). The first time, I came in with orange roots. Another colorist got rid of them, but left my hair looking very flat and dull. Darren put in a bunch of highlights (the best highlights I've ever had) and my hair looked spectacular. The blonde was light, bright, and cool, which was exactly... more

First time at this barber. Friendly people who know what they're doing and great conversations.

EDIT 5 to 3 stars
Came back for a hair cut. Put me on a 2 hour wait where I clearly see room open right now and free within 1 hour. I decide to leave without making a fuss but then the owner stops me by saying he'll bump it down to a 1 hour wait

My assumption:
Last visit gave them a 5 dollar tip... more

Very expensive for the quality you get! There are much better places in the city. For a guy, it was my first and last for sure.

I have no idea why I've been to this place 3 times, but I'll never go back. Worst haircut that I've ever had. I showed pictures, and then got a new cut that looks absolutely nothing like what I wanted but straight out of the 90s, which is probably the last time my stylist educated himself on hairstyling techniques. Expensive and awful.

They really need to reconsider their receptionist... She is so awful!!! Not a good career choice for her. She sounds like someone's loud drunk smoker aunt that makes you feel like and idiot when you talk to her. Awful! Just by having a conversation with her I didn't want to go there! But I must say I have been before and had a colour done and the guy was wonderful. But that receptionist was... more

This was the worst experience I've had at a Salon in a while! Noelle cut my (wavy, thick) hair and insisted that it could only be done by first straightening it. She then not only cut my hair much too short, but also in a way that DOES NOT look good. I was clearly not happy with the straightening and told her that I never straighten my hair and she did not respond. She let me walk out of the... more

Updated review from 4 stars to 3:
Reason: a few times later, the same barber got a bit too comfortable with me, and was not doing as a good job as before.
I asked for coffee at my last appointment, and was told the day just started, the machine needs time to warm up... Pretty much was refused coffee, IMO the barber was too lazy to do it. For $50 the experience of being in such a place, I found... more

I'm really disappointed in the haircut that I received and the response I got when I raised my concerns to the management. I went in for the first time thinking that all I want is my short hair shaped a bit, so it should be easy for an intermediate stylist to do. The stylist (Noelle) didn't ask me how short to cut my hair before she chopped it. She barely asked me any questions and then assumed... more

Did not have a great experience. I walked in for a trim and ended up walking out with really short hair. The stylist did not listen to my instructions.

I had been in a rut for soooo long and was looking for a hairsalon to help me finally look my best. I had been putting my hair in a ponytail forever. I had never been to JC Salon before and was expecting to deal with stuck up people and expecting to feel uncomfortable...it actually turned out to be a wonderful …

Fried my hair. Worst highlights ever.

My last experience at JC Salons was a terrible one. My usual stylist had left the salon to go on maternity leave and I called and made an appointment with another stylist who basically did a complete hack job on my hair. It looked terrible. When I expressed my unhappiness with the cut I was told that I was being overly emotional becaise I was pregnant. Are you kidding me? They actually had the... more

I used to go to JC Salons, but after three terrible experiences I never went back and now have a wonderful person who does my hair that I met through a friend. I wanted a new color and was really excited for it. I could tell my colorist was not into it as it probably was going to be more work than she would have liked, and was asking me to stick with my usual color. I don't see how me spending... more

Worst place ever. Don't waste your time!!!! I booked an appointment at 6 on Tuesday for hair color and/or highlights with a "senior" stylist. I go there and he refused to do my hair simply because he couldn't do the color. He spent half an hour talking and showing me magazines and then he goes" it's only half an hour left so there won't be enough time for anything now!!"" So then after the trip... more

Should have listened to my gut!  I came to this salon based on the reviews on this website - man were they ever misleading!  I just moved to the city from a smaller town north of Toronto and was looking for a salon that I could return to again and again... needless to say, I am still looking.First of all SERVICE (or lack thereof).  When you are finally welcomed (not very warmly), you will be... more

Absolute worst cut & colour - ever !  I asked for colour as close to my natural light brown, simply to cover the grays that are starting to appear.  I got such a dark brown it is almost black.  My hair was about 3-4 inches below my shoulders, all one length.  Now it barely touches my shoulders, and on the right side there is a huge chuck of hair missing.  It looks like someone grabbed a handful... more

Absolute worst hair cut and colour I have ever had in my life.  I am 55 years old and going to salons since I was 14 years old.  This was the worst.I asked for a colour close to my natural light brown to cover the grays that are appearing.  The result is such a dark brown, it is almost black.  My hair was about 3-4 inches below my shoulders, all one length.  It now barely touches my shoulders,... more

a really bad service experience all round. AStylist was amateur and the manager was simply rude!

This in my view is by far the best salon in Toronto. I have tried so many places where I live now and currently nothing comes close to JC Salons. Margaret is the most amazing stylist I have come across. She knows how to cut long hair or give you the perfect short cut. She is never "scissor happy" and cuts too much off if you are trying to grow it out and I always get compliments when I get my... more

OK, I admit it. I'm a guy and I like a salon. Originally started coming here because it was blocks from home, and got to know a number of the people who work here. I don't think my hair's too hard to cut, but then again... I now live elsewhere and still make the trip, because other places keep screwing it up. I've always appreciated the wit and passion the owner (and family) bring to their... more

I came to JC because I followed my stylist Rudy here. He gives amazing cuts and really listen to what you want. I'd highly suggest him for a cut. Unfortunately, everyone here specializes in either colour or cuts, so new clients can't get colour done by Rudy. Which is a shame, because he does an amazing job.

That being said, I found the front desk staff a little stand off-ish. After I filled... more

Sarah from JC cut my hair recently. She's a junior assistant stylist and she did a fantastic job cutting my hair. The environment was very relaxing and the other staff were friendly too. I felt like they made the effort to provide really great service and I walked out pleased and would happily recommend it to anyone I know :)

I've had my hair done several times and loved it - but my latest experience has ruined any good vibes I've had from this place.

I have extra long extra thick hair and needed a full set highlighting done. The colourist scolded me for not telling them when I booked this appt that this was the case - that extra time should have been booked, given the mass that is my hair. I'd like to know why... more