H2GOA

I love Goa and I love Hannah! She’s the only person I go to for my hair. I’ve been going to her for years and have recommended Hannah to a lot of my friends and co workers! The reason why I’m not giving this review 5 stars is because it’s always super busy so there could be times when Hannah is running around from client to client, so she spends less time on your hair. But I can see she tries her best! But my haircut always turns out great and I’m always satisfied! Another thing is that the salon is small, so when people are coming they could be standing and waiting creating traffic.
All in all, I recommend coming here during the weekday as it’s less busy. But if you come on the weekends, be patient lol. Haircut starts at $ 35 including wash.

I booked an appointment for a wedding hair trial and was assured by one of the stylists that the time and day that I booked would be alright (in terms of how busy the salon was). I figured that meant that they would also be careful not to take too many walk-​ins prior to my 90 minute appointment so that we would have sufficient time to discuss my preferences before trying out some hairstyles.
I was so excited to go to H2GOA after so many glowing reviews, but after nearly an hour of waiting after my appointment time, I was barely acknowledged at the packed salon. That kind of service and poor time/​customer management didn’t inspire an ounce of confidence for the big day. Not to mention it’s an awful way to run a business.
When I arrived, the entire waiting area was packed & there was nowhere for me to sit. Another customer who had booked an appointment had been waiting for 30 minutes before getting taken care of. Another woman who had an appointment left because she couldn’t wait. One young male customer was told by Hannah’s mom (the owner of Goa, a salon down the street) to leave H2GOA & go to her salon because the wait was too long (Hannah’s mother seemed to be helping Hannah because the salon was so busy).
When I told Hannah that I was leaving because I was losing confidence in her business, she apologised but didn’t even attempt to try to regain my trust and/​or business. She clearly knew that she had overbooked and couldn’t handle the volume of customers.
It’s so unfortunate that it was my first experience at such a well-​loved salon! But I am thankful that I got to see the worst of it before committing to an unreliable business.
I would not recommend going to H2GOA if you expect to be seen in a timely manner. I can’t comment on their quality of hair styling as I never got a chance to get my hair done!

Hi Prada: This is Sato thank you for the great cut, you girls are so awesome, I felt comfortable coming back again soon

I’ve been getting my hair cut by Hannah for a few years now, because of a recommendation from my friend. Before Hannah, I did not like how any hair dresser cut my hair. She did a great job the first time. I had super long hair and was afraid to cut it but Hannah is great giving recommendations and her honest opinion. She’s so good with what she does that I even allowed her to cut a long bob on me! Since then, I’ve recommended her salon to a handful of friends and all of them love their hair cuts. I agree that the salon isn’t like the usual neat and fancy salon (yes the back is a little messy) but the prices are extremely reasonable and I would travel to get my hair done with her. I’ve tried cold perms and it was an interesting experience. It gets extremely busy so an appointment is recommended (although sometimes her appointments run late). Also, I like their points system. I tend to collect them until I do something expensive and redeem (it’s a cash back card). Someone mentioned that they have raised the price. It is still $ 30 for a cut for *regular* length hair, but $ 35 for long hair. Just a tip for some people who haven’t gone in awhile!

I did not have a great experience here & was disturbed by the lack of overall cleanliness at the salon. When I was going to get my hair washed I had to listen to 4 women arguing & yelling in Korean the whole time. This was followed by one of them brushing her teeth right beside me while spiting & rinsing her mouth in the basin directly beside me… where they had just finished washing another customer’s hair. I was pretty disgusted.
I had gone for a simple dye to cover a small area of grey around my part line. The dye wasn’t left on long enough & you can still see the grey. They said my hair was stubborn…& to come back another day. I was then quoted a price $ 15 higher then what I had paid previously for the exact same job PLUS A CUT. I’m not sure what that is all about…
My recommendation is: call ahead to get a quote & hold them to it, be very specific about what you want, and don’t expect a relaxing experience.

Hannah is a scissor/​flat iron wielding sorceress. I came here on my daughter’s recommendation. She adores Hannah’s magic. My only regret is not heeding her advice sooner. The place is very busy, which is always a good sign for any type of business you enter. I’ve had hair stylists spend more than 30 minutes that can’t compare to Hannah’s 3 minutes. I don’t mind the quick pace because the results looked great. If she rushed and my hat looked like crap, my butt wouldn’t leave the chair. I got a cut and updo on the same day.
Details: There seems to be a preference that you know what you want or have pictures. Makes sense since she’s not a mind reader right? She’s honest, easy going so there’s no awkward silence. Highly skilled and personable. I have found a new home for my hair.

Hannah is the absolutely best. Since I have found her, I have not trusted anyone else. The customer service here is amazing. The salon is clean, well decorated, with a large screen TV to keep you entertained while you get your hair done. Hannah make sure you are hydrated, offering water, tea, coffee, as well as ensuring you are well fed by offering to order sandwiches and food from nearby restaurants.
I initially was referred to Hannah by a friend to get a digital perm. It is different from a cold perm, as it uses both heat and chemicals to restructure your hair. The main difference is that digital perm creates a more natural texture and shape to your curls. Picture your hair when you curl your hair w a med to large barrel curling iron. I did lots of research prior to coming, and received further education and counseling from Hannah when I got there. She’s also featured on a Global News segment about digital perm. She’s more than equipped to do the job!
On to the actual hair. My goodness, I have had my hair digitally permed 4 times, currently on the chair for the 5^th, and LOVE the way it comes out every time. The waves are so beautiful that many, many, MANY, friends, family, colleagues, and strangers on the streets have raved about how beautiful my hair is. Some even question if I wake up every morning, and curl my hair. For me, it lasts about 6 months if I don’t take care of it at all, and 8 – 10 months if I use hair masks (but still, no fancy shampoo & conditioner. Just head and shoulders). I don’t blow dry my hair, just twirl it w my fingers until it’s semi dry.
I have also gotten highlights here as well. I told Hannah that I’m not good at maintaining anything, so she did them so well that when the highlights grew out, it created an ombré effect. Currently doing the same thing.
Overall, this salon, and Hannah, is absolutely amazing. Hannah is honest, and will advise you not to do something if she thinks it will damage your hair too much, make you look ugly, or doesn’t suit you. This is the kind of honesty I appreciate and love, and is one of the many reasons why I keep coming back to H2Goa!

I’ve been to H2GOA 4 times now. Hannah is amazing with her scissors, she’ll give you an amazing on trend cut in 15 minutes or less!
This isn’t one of those fancy salons, no fancy head massages, no tea or fancy robes, but that’s not why you go here, you go here for the great haircuts.
I’ve also had several digital perms here — something that was recommended initially by Hannah. I had no idea what DP were, but I’m officially addicted! I never leave this salon without a haircut that I love, and i always get compliments!
The one thing i will say is that, the salon can tend to get busy… so if you’re getting something other than a haircut, expect to sit for a while (bring a book) lol.

I did not get the Hannah that everyone is raving about, but I got a tall male stylist with glasses and he did an amazing job. He put a lot of attention to detail, was professional, and cared about my satisfaction level with the cut. I was very happy with the service and my hair cut.
They have a «point card» system, where you get 10% of the price (before tip) deposited into the point card. I’m guessing 10 cuts = 1 free cut? I didn’t ask, but that’s probably how it works.
I will be going back.

Went there last Thursday based on great reviews here on Unilocal,and I’m sad to say that my experience was surprisingly disappointing to say the least. I booked an appointment with Hannah as she seemed to be the most highly recommended, but when I got there, she said something along the lines of my appointment not going through or not being written down in their appointment book even though I called to confirm it about an hour earlier when asking for the shop’s location. (also, there are reviews here that say she is fluent in English, this is NOT the case, she handed the phone over to another stylist when I asked for the store’s location)
In any case, when I got there, she said that my appointment was not made and introduced me to another stylist and promised «she will be amazing and just as good». When I asked her if she has any openings tomorrow instead, her exact response was «I don’t know». (?!! she didn’t even check her schedule to see if she has any openings). But against my better judgment, I decided to give the other stylist a try and showed her several pictures on my smartphone of how I wanted my hair done and described to her how I wanted it to be trimmed (my hair is about shoulder length, and I wanted it to be trimmed in the back so that it is slightly longer in the front). About 12 minutes later, I was left with a hair cut that left my boyfriend wondering if my hair had been cut at all. I’m not sure exactly what she did but my hair ended up looking exactly the way it did before and about exactly the opposite of what I had requested. I still left the stylist the customary $ 5 tip as she was not the stylist I originally made the appointment with and left the shop vowing never to come back.
I’m not sure why my experience here was so bad that day but it seems like the positive reviews here are from people who either know Hanna well or have been going to her/​shop for quite some time. So imho, go to h2goa at your own risk if you’ve never been there!

I’ve been going to Hannah for many years, I think it’s about time that I left a review. x) Hannah is the only hair stylist that I can trust. Going anywhere else is such a gamble but when I come here I know that I’m in good hands. :) One time a perm didn’t work on my stubborn hair and she told me to come back to fix it for me. ^^ I’ve recommended Hannah to a couple friends before and they were also really happy with their hair.

I’ve been going to Goa for the past 5 years to get my hair done and I am never disappointed. I always book an appointment with Hannah and she knows exactly what to do! She is fluent in english so no communication barrier, always come out with a nice haircut!
They have increased their prices recently to $ 35 for long hair I believe, so for those that haven’t been for a while, FYI!

Hannah is the best!
They offer all the regular hair services, have competitive prices, and very friendly staff :)
This is not posh salon so don’t expect free beverages and scalp massages, and fancy waiting areas and spotless interior — the prices are kept low because you go here for a hair service without the frills. It’s crowded and tiny, but comfy and they treat you like family, not a dollar sign.
I travel downtown from Thornhill, even though there are so many closer options since I have always walked out of there happy (and not broke).
The cut is super quick (like ten minutes) and they tag team in pairs and blow dry your hair as fast as possible sans brushes. Again — not your standard pampering, but you leave with a good cut at a good price. if you expect more than this place isn’t for you.
Hanna will listen to what you want and go with it. She knows hair and she knows how to work with what you have to make it the best it can be. And she knows how to do it quick all while chatting to you with no reservations. A very fun visit!
(PS and addressing one of the earlier reviews from another Unilocaler claiming Hannah doesn’t speak English… ummm…ok…write one star reviews based on fact? Hannah’s English is 110% fluent… better than her Korean: P…)
Followed her from GOA and will be a long time customer :)

Thank you Hannah for making my hair so beautiful! There was a little miscommunication in the beginning because of the photo I showed her that didn’t give a very good representation of what I wanted, but she made sure that I left with the hairstyle that I wanted.
I had been looking for a hair salon that could do a ombré balayage and so happy I found H2GOA. I felt comfortable here, knowing that my hair was in good hands. Thanks for being patient with me Hannah!
Great location and awesome staff!

Great staff, service and hair know-​how! As a non-​Korean at a Korean hair salon, everyone was super nice and friendly. I tried the Korean Magic Hair Perm + additional smoothing and it came out SO shiny and straight. It’s crazy. My gross frizzy lion’s mane has been transformed into beautiful silky Pantene Pro-​V looking hair… this is what I thought Asian people just naturally had and were born with. Now I know the secret!!! I’ll be coming here every year to get it done! Also bring cash, it makes it super easy to pay.

I never write reviews but I just had to this time around! I found my forever-​salon. Ask for Hannah because she’s a godsend of hair stylists. I got a perm for the first time ever, which is something I’ve always wanted to get but still can be a nerve wracking hair change. Hannah really knows what she’s doing and takes extra care (much more than most stylists) to make sure what you’re asking for won’t ruin your hair, and that it will suit what your needs are. She knows all about current trends and totally gets what your needs/​likes are without you having to go into much detail! She considers the things that you don’t (and that’s what stylists are supposed to do) and I ended up with hair better than I expected before!
And yes, this is a korean hair salon but Hannah speaks fluent English (she moved to Toronto when she was a 1 yr-​old baby) so communication is never an issue. The rest of the hair stylists/​assistants there also speak decent English, but it seemed like Hannah was the main stylist/​owner.
And this being a korean salon, it means you’ll get the best treatments, best techniques of the moment, and CHEAP hair cuts. Prices will vary depending on what you’re doing though (ie. dyeing, treatments, perm, etc.)
A good idea to make an appointment before hand tho!