Hair By David & Co.

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Shai Char

vía Google

I arrived at David & Co with long, lush curls and left with one of my all-time favourite short bobs. I got exactly what I wanted and asked for. Stacey Ekubor was attentive, efficient, and refreshingly honest. The prices are affordable, which made it easy to leave a well-deserved tip. Love this salon—thank you!

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lyda sovanna

vía Google

The team at Hair By David & Co. is truly outstanding—highly skilled and knowledgeable when it comes to hair styling and colour. From the moment you step into the salon, you are greeted with warmth and genuine care. They listen attentively to my preferences and provide excellent advice. Their attention to making each client feel special is truly commendable. I am always impressed by their ability to create a stunning ‘do’ that perfectly compliments my features. If you are looking for a talented, compassionate hairdresser, I highly recommend Hair By David & Co. You won’t be disappointed

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Webnesh Haile

vía Google

Mai, my long-time stylist, recently moved her practice to this salon. Been going to her for YEARS for Japanese straightening, so it was a given that I'd follow her. She's the best! Always does a perfect job with excellent root blending, adapted to my unique hair needs and no damage. She's also fantastic with colour processes (similar skill set). Highly recommended - just don't book her before I get my next appointment scheduled ;)

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Concept AI

vía Google

I’ve been going to Jamila for haircuts and treatments for a while and was happy with how my hair turned out, so I felt comfortable booking a balayage appointment through her – something I had been wanting to do for a long time. The appointment ended up being moved to another stylist, Jhade. Unfortunately, the results were really disappointing. Instead of a soft, blended balayage, I ended up with thick, brassy streaks that weren’t blended at all. The color didn’t suit my skin tone and just looked very harsh. It honestly felt like a rushed foil job, not the natural-looking balayage I asked for. I came back for a correction, which got rid of the yellow tones, but also stripped out all the dimension – leaving me with flat, dark brown hair. At that point, it just looked like I had a root touch-up. After spending $450 and damaging my hair with bleach, I was left with basically nothing to show for it. I reached out to the salon and was told I couldn’t get a proper redo or refund, just the tip amount back. I’ve attached their response here so you can see it for yourself. Really upset and disappointed with how this turned out, especially because I trusted them with my hair (which I take VERY seriously) and was excited about finally getting balayage. I am attaching the following images: 1,2 - before 3,4 - after getting highlights 5 - after correction 6 - their response after I asked for either a redo by another stylist or a partial refund, so I could get it corrected at another salon. Update: After I left this review, the owner responded publicly in a very dismissive and condescending tone, implying the issue was my fault and even suggesting I might “see things differently, possibly forever.” I’ve attached a screenshot so people can read it themselves– it really says a lot about how they handle client concerns. Their response claims they “tried to fix my hair until 11PM,” but leaves out the fact that the correction appointment didn’t even start until 9PM – so I’m not sure how that was supposed to be exceptional. Overall, rather than taking responsibility or showing any empathy, they chose to deflect blame and talk down to a paying client who left with damaged hair and no resolution. Update #2: Since the salon responded by implying my photos were misleading due to lighting, here are more photos taken in different lighting conditions –natural light, indoor, and flash – so people can judge for themselves. As you’ll see, the color still looks brassy and unblended regardless of the lighting. I’ve shared these because I want to be completely transparent and let others make an informed decision. What’s disappointing is that instead of acknowledging the issue, the owner has chosen to blame lighting, question my expectations, and even suggest the problem is how I “see things” – not the actual result. I just wanted a soft, natural balayage and a respectful response when I raised concerns. I didn’t get either.

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Andrea Ou-Tim

vía Google

My stylist, Mai, truly takes the time to understand my hair needs. When I had my hair coloured six months ago, she recommended products that have helped maintain the colour beautifully ever since and they’ve worked especially well for my thick, straight hair. I recently visited her at her new location near the intersection of Richmond Street West and Spadina for a haircut and a treatment designed to boost shine and reduce damage. As always, she customized the cut to suit the length and texture of my hair, and the result was excellent. Mai consistently makes my hair look its best. The salon is located on the 5th floor and benefits from an abundance of natural light and a nice view, making the experience even more relaxing.