Hair Code

So this place moved into the hood quite a while back, right next door to George the barber who’s been there for like 50 years. I don’t know why, but that struck me as kinda disrespectful, so I held a silly grudge against the place for years. Anyhoo I figured it’s time to let bygones be bygones and check it out. Besides, for all I know George is totally cool with his neighbours and I’m just being ridiculously petty.
I was greeted, offered coffee, and told my stylist would be along soon and to take a seat. I didn’t really feel particularly warmly welcomed, but that changed when my stylist Anastasia showed. She was personable and very attentive. Most importantly, she was completely respectful of what I hoped to get out of this cut, and unlike other stylists I’ve had, she stuck to my requests. I would totally go back to see her, and to see Hercules, the salon mascot — a tiny chihuahua.
In terms of price, my total came to around $ 64 tip included for a wash and cut, but no styling. For the time and care she took, I think that is reasonable, and I am looking forward to seeing how the cut grows in.

Paid $ 90 for a french braid that fell out by the time I got home — and I live 2 minutes from the salon. Pretty disappointed.
This review actually started as a 1-​star but the manager messaged me with a very kind response and offered for me to come back in for a complimentary service. I give credit to business owners who welcome feedback and try to improve client satisfaction :)

Stavros is an amazing artist. I’ve worked for Aveda for 15 years, taught customer service & hair and he exemplifies the best of the best. Not only is my haircut always perfect he has exemplary customer service skills; I get served Cappuccino every time I’m there to my exact state and takes my coat off every time I visit. All for a reasonable price.

I’ve been a regular here for about a year and I have to say the place is great and more importantly, they are always on time which is important to me. The price is reasonable and the place has good energy.
It does require some patience. When you call, they hardly ever answer and it can take them to the next day before they return your call. They should allow online bookings.
Still a lot of good here, give it a try.

I’ve been looking for a new place to get a hair cut for a long time. I went for a simple trim and got the Wash + Cut option which I love. It’s only 44 $ and great when you don’t want to spend upwards of 100 $ when you aren’t going anywhere afterwards (and no, you don’t leave with wet hair, they blow dry it for you, just no style).
I had Heather. She was very friendly and chatty and all-​around nice! My cut was great too. I would definitely try this place again as well as the other stylists. I hope this will be my new go to for a good hair cut.

I was long over due for a haircut as it has already been a year since my last one. Usually I’d go to the cheap Asian salons in Chinatown for a quick cut but I was never happy when I walk out. So I decided to spend that extra money for a proper haircut and I definitely did not regret it!
The interior of it is very modern, simple and clean. Everyone was really nice especially the stylist I got who was Heather:) She listens to what you want as well as adding their touch to it and also kept it socially engaging at all times. At first I was a bit nervous cutting off so much hair but she did an excellent job!
Definitely going back again! :)

Well after traveling all the way from Liberty Village, must I say it was worth the trip.
I got an appointment super fast and the guy was very professional.
Good value!

I’ve been here once to get a very, very, very important haircut — went from really long to really short hair and Stavros did a great job. I first came for a consultation and in just a few minutes he advised me as to what would work and what wouldn’t.
He gave me a great haircut, and it didn’t take too long and basically you can tell that he knows what he’s doing. I think he’s been cutting hair for something like 10 years so he’s seen it all.
The place itself is clean and fresh and relaxing and I was made to feel at ease about my huge hair changing decision. Overall, I’m really happy with the experience and I will be coming back to upkeep the short do.

I’ve been to Hair Code several times now. I’m probably a bit of a regular.
The place has a good vibe, is clean and modern, and has been in the neighbourhood for a few years.
I’d had haircuts by both of the brothers — they both do a great job. They have good suggestions for your haircut, and helped me transition to a new look after my old haircut of many years was getting outdated.
It’s a little pricey for a man’s haircut, but definitely worth it

After having enough troubles with cheap places and crooked hair cuts, I decided to spend the extra $ 10 and go to a fancier places. I’m glad that I did. The cut was a total of $ 36 but totally worth it. My hair was cut straight with no edges sticking out.
It’s very clean in there, smells good, and not a mess like some cheaper salons. They take the time to listen to what you want and add their own suggestions if they feel something might work better for you.
I will definitely go back for my next cut.

The team at Hair Code knows how to keep it real. Reasonable prices and genuine, friendly service… a rarity in this big city!!!

Stavros opened this hair salon in May 2010 with clean modern décor and friendly service. One of the few salons in Toronto that opens on a Monday, I ventured in as a walk-​in and walked out with a haircut garnering compliments.
Mid-​price range, 30 $ for men’s cut, but was worth it.