Parlour Salon ★9.5

Parlour Salon — Ossington’s home of lived-in colour

One of Ossington’s original salons, Parlour has been shaping Toronto hair since 2009. It built its name on soft, lived-in colour and precision cuts that grow out gracefully, so you spend less time chasing a harsh regrowth line and more time enjoying the look. This is a neighbourhood salon with a serious technical bench.

Services

Balayage and lived-in colour, classic and creative highlights, vivid and fashion shades, gloss and toning, precision and short cuts, blowouts and styling, extensions, plus wedding and prom hair. Blonde work is a particular strength, and the team is comfortable with everything from a subtle root melt to a full colour transformation.

Technology & brands

Parlour leans on modern painting and lived-in colouring techniques rather than heavy all-over lightening. Sustainability is built in: the salon works with Green Circle Salons to divert up to ninety-five per cent of its waste from landfill, uses eco-conscious products, and donates hair clippings to Matter of Trust for environmental clean-up projects.

Team & masters

The chairs are staffed by master stylists with defined specialties — precision and short-hair cutting, pixie work, and blonde and lived-in colour. Parlour also runs a structured apprenticeship programme, mentoring junior talent up to full stylist level, which keeps standards consistent and pricing flexible across the team.

The Space

A contempo-chic room on the Ossington strip, known for its tasteful, photogenic interior and an easy, inclusive atmosphere. It feels like a design-forward neighbourhood salon rather than a formal downtown chain.

Who it’s for

Anyone after natural, low-maintenance colour, blondes who want dimension without damage, clients who love a sharp short cut, and locals who want a relaxed, values-driven salon close to home.

Questions and answers

How do I book? Appointments can be booked online or by phone; new colour clients are best served by starting with a consultation.

Do you specialize in blondes? Yes — lived-in blondes and balayage are among the salon’s signature services.

Can I get a cheaper cut? The apprenticeship programme offers cuts with junior stylists at a lower price point while they train under senior staff.

Are the products eco-friendly? The salon uses eco-conscious products and diverts most of its waste through Green Circle Salons.

Do you do bridal and prom hair? Yes — wedding and special-event styling are available by appointment.

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