Questions

The treated hair stays straight for good. Only the new growth at the roots comes in with your natural texture, so most clients touch up the roots about every 6 months.

It works on wavy, curly, coily and frizzy natural hair. It is not suitable for bleached, highlighted, brittle or damaged hair. Our free 5-minute pre-test on a small strand shows how your hair reacts before you commit.

Keep your hair completely dry for the first 72 hours, and leave it down: no ties, clips, hats or tucking behind the ears. After that, use a sulfate-free shampoo, avoid chlorine for a few weeks and use a heat protectant.

No. We don't do Japanese hair straightening during pregnancy or while nursing.

6 to 12 months. The curl grows out and is trimmed away over time; healthy hair and good aftercare help it last longer.

It suits healthy hair of medium to long length. It isn't for bleached or damaged hair, and a cold perm suits short hair better. The free 5-minute pre-test shows how your hair reacts.

A digital perm gives big, bouncy, round curls that look best when your hair is dry, on medium and long hair. A cold perm gives beach waves and smaller curls, and usually suits short hair better.

No. We don't do digital perms during pregnancy or while nursing.

Usually about 3 to 6 months. The curl doesn't wash out; it grows out and gets trimmed away. On short hair you notice it sooner, often closer to 3 months.

A cold perm gives beach waves and natural curls, and usually suits short hair better. A digital perm gives larger, bouncy curls on medium and long hair.

Keep your hair dry for the first 48 hours. Then use a sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner, comb gently with a wide-tooth comb while damp, scrunch with a soft towel, and air-dry or use a diffuser. Wait about a month before colouring.

From $200 for women. Most Toronto salons list a perm from about $120 to $250. The exact price depends on your hair length and thickness. Chemical services are 10% off Tuesday to Thursday.

A perm lasts about 3 to 6 months, but men's hair is short and cut often, so most men enjoy it for about 2 to 3 months, or until the next couple of haircuts.

Yes. You choose the amount of curl, from loose texture that just adds volume to defined curls. Bigger rods give a softer, more natural look.

A perm is much gentler than bleaching, but it does dry the hair a little. Use a sulfate-free shampoo and a light conditioner, and leave a few weeks before any colour service.

10% off chemical services, including men's perm, booked Tuesday to Thursday.

It works on every length except very short hair.

Balayage grows out softly, so most people refresh it about every 3 to 4 months, and some wait longer. A toner every 6 to 8 weeks keeps the colour from turning brassy.

Highlights are placed in foils in neat lines from the root, for a more defined look that needs more frequent touch-ups. Balayage is painted by hand for a soft, natural, sun-kissed look with softer regrowth.

Use a colour-safe, sulfate-free shampoo, wash in cool or lukewarm water, use a purple shampoo about once a week for blonde tones, and protect your hair from heat, chlorine and strong sun.

From $60. A blow-dry is from $50.

About every 6 to 8 weeks for short styles, and every 8 to 12 weeks for medium and long hair, or sooner if your ends feel dry or split.

Yes. Ask when you book and we'll plan the time for both.

Use a heat protectant, go easy on hot tools, sleep on a silk or satin pillowcase, and use a good conditioner. Healthy ends keep the shape looking neat for longer.

Yes. There is paid street parking right in front of the salon on Yonge Street.