Anna Hair Designs

I walked in on a Sunday and I can’t say enough good things about Anna Hair Designs! The price is fair (it was around $ 35 – 40 with tax and tip) and they get you in and out. I was in a bit of a rush so I decided to skip the wash and go straight for a hair cut. They dry cut my hair and they did a great job! They will give you honest advice about how you should cut your hair. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a new hair salon!

I have nothing but good things to say about Anna’s. As a male who wears his hair medium/​long, I was looking for a place in my neighborhood that could do a good job without sucking my student wallet dry. This is it.
I’ve been here twice, the first time I got my hair cut by Ken, and the second time it was done by (I think) Anna. Both were excellent. For both, I brought in a picture on my phone, and they made it look as close as possible, and gave me detailed styling tips to get the look myself. They were courteous and attentive to my requests.
The atmosphere is very relaxing and positive. The décor is clean, yet not the trendiest in Ottawa. However, I judge a salon based on the skill of the stylists, and the décor is perfectly adequate anyway.
To top it off, both times the cut only cost $ 21.00 and change (plus a well deserved tip of course). To any men in the area who have longer hair, give this place a shot. I’m certainly glad I did.
Edit: I’ll also add that both times were walk-​ins, and the accommodated me very quickly anyway.

Made an account just to say that I love this place, and Anna is a total doll. I’m Asian and have typically straight, thick hair, and no trendy Avena-​style salons have ever been able to cut it quite right, but I went to Anna’s and she gave me the dopest cut. Super sweet lady too, very chatty and the environment of the salon is very homey and fun. Regulars popped by for chats and when they spoke to Anna in Mandarin (which I don’t speak) she would translate the fun parts for me! She also did this wizard-​like trick with a round brush and a blow dryer that I have been trying and failing to replicate ever since. Highly recommend!

After reading the two reviews I decided to try it. I am just sick and tired of paying over 100 $ for a trendy and being disappointed with the results.
I hesitated before writing this review because I don’t want my haircut spot to be invaded but Anna deserves the praise. A woman’s haircut is 35 $ tax included and it is worth every cent of it. I asked for a short, funky cut and got exactly what I wanted. Bring in pictures and she’ll take the time to understand what you want and advise you with what works and what doesn’t. She’s been cutting hair for 35 years she told me. She doesn’t look a day over 40?! Not fair but anyway off topic…
Sure beats the overpriced downtown salons in Ottawa or NYC where I got bad haircuts for three or four times the price. Best haircut secret spot in town for cheap! Now I’m worried that y’all show up there and then prices will go up… Worth the risk, she deserves the praise.

Anna’s is right at the corner of Chinatown, at the top of the hill, on Bronson and Somerset next to the gas station. It’s easy to miss, but once you find it, you won’t forget. My mom and I have been getting our hair cut here for years and years. Even after we moved to a different city, every time we visited Ottawa we would get our hair cut at Anna’s. She remembers us every time!
I am not kidding you when I say they give THE BEST head massages EVER. The massage lasts so much longer than at other hair salons and it’s so relaxing that you’re practically incapacitated after it! Their hair is also great — you can look through their many hairstyle books or bring in a picture of your own and they’ll try to match it with your face shape, features, age, and personal style. Anna herself, as well as her family, are very sweet and accommodating, and her prices are a great value!