It’s practically official: there’s no excuse for a bad hair or beard day again. Toronto has enough boutiques selling salon-worthy treatments, accessories and tools to keep the population’s hair looking tidy from morn ’til night. Take your pillow perm to these Toronto hotspots and load up on professional hair products that won't wear on your wallet.
The shelves of this popular beauty store are loaded with products for the most TLC-needy hair. From shampoo to soothing serums to styling tools, you'll find it all here. Treat your tresses to the Hairdresser's Invisible Oil by Bumble and Bumble or tame your curls with the Velvet Hammer Hydrating Control Cream by Drybar. Choose from a selection of high-end hair straighteners, blow dryers, and curling irons to add the perfect finishing touch to your crowning glory.
There are two kinds of people in the world: those who are utterly fazed when faced with a non-stop aisle of hair products, and those who skip and dance down it. If you're the latter, you’ll just love this place. One of the largest beauty supply stores in the country, Cosmetic World has been proudly serving beauty enthusiasts and industry professionals since 1967. It's a great resource for professional-quality hair colouring products that are often only available to licensed stylists.
Go west young lady – there are hot deals to be had on top hair products at this Bloor West Village store. Stocking about 60 different hair care, accessory and appliance brand names, including Redken, Baybybliss and AG Hair, it’s hair heaven here. Beauty Supply Outlet's monthly Red Hot Deals program features a number of discounted prices on popular hair products, so be sure to sign up for their newsletter to stay in the loop.
The name might conjure images of a trade industry place for hair products, but nothing could be further from the truth. A go-to spot for hair supplies for men and women, this conveniently-located store stocks a huge range of products, accessories and tools, plus a good selection of razors for guys. Big brands in the hair world are featured here, including Joico, Alterna, Essie and Oster Professional Products. So, whether you're looking for a nourishing conditioner or new clippers, you'll have plenty to choose from.
Caring for hair since 1994, this Chinatown spot is an Aladdin’s cave of professional hair products. With close to 50 big brands to shop from, your hair is in for some special treatment. Smooth your locks with Macadamia Natural Oil or add some extra bounce with curl enhancing products from AG Hair. If you need advice, staff can help you pick the best products for your needs. You can also find styling tools here, including CHI and Babybliss hair straighteners, and Wahl clippers, trimmers and shavers.
Customers have been known to travel from far and wide to shop at Sally Beauty and for good reason; this shop boasts an impressive selection of often hard-to-find beauty products. Achieve salon-quality colour with Ion Color Brilliance Permanent Liquid Hair Color (as featured on Project Runway) or pump up the volume with Toppik Root Volumizing Spray. With some wholesale packaging available, it’s worth making the trip to stock up a few months’ supply of all your favourites.