Phases Hair Studio

I have gone to Phases a few times and generally have been very happy. When I had one concern, it was handled very professionally. The last time I got my hair done there by Martin, it was amazing. I went in with dark hair and was trying to get it back to my natural lighter colour and he did such a great job with the highlights, it looks so natural. I have received lots of compliments! Biggest downside is that it is a very expensive salon but you’re paying for good service at least. I’d highly recommend them.

One of my co-​workers forced me into having my hair cut here… and by ‘forced’, I mean… all I said was that I wanted to try somewhere new and the next thing I know, an appointment with Frank had been scheduled for the next day! I was giving a name, address and time — apparently I didn’t have a say in the matter.
I popped down to see Frank at lunch the next day and am I ever glad I have a pushy co-​worker! Frank is fantastic and gave me the best haircut I’ve had in a long time!
Not to say anything against my regular hairdresser, it’s just that… after going to the same place for years, you tend to get the same haircut. I was in the mood for something different and needed some help with some issues I was having with my hair.
Frank is extremely knowledgeable, personable and since I was on my lunch hour, he was respective of my time.
You never really can tell how well you like your haircut until you style it yourself but from that day to this, I am amazed at the life my hair has now. My curls are amazing and I’ve received so many compliments on the cut. Within the first week I had sent another co-​worker to him!
I will definitely be back to see Frank!

An excellent salon. I have had the pleasure of getting my hair cut by both Aydin and Paiton. They are both extremely personable and talented hair stylists and they both made me feel instantly welcome and at ease. I was very pleasantly surprised by their rapid understanding of how I would like my hair cut and the impressive technical precision demonstrated by both of them in the execution of their craft.
Given the quality of service and prime location, the price is extremely reasonable and I have recommended this salon to all of my friends and family in the Toronto area.

This place is so over charged. My bf goes there for haircuts once a month or something like that, they charge him $ 40+ without tips. I went there once too and after tip it was over $ 80. The haircut wasn’t even good or anything close. I was very disappointed.

I was attending a banquet hall event and needed an appointment at a trustworthy hair salon, so I did a bit of research online and found this place, which is quite close to my residence. I made an appointment a week in advance and they booked me right way. I received a confirmation voicemail a few days before my appointment, which was nice. I was greeted by the friendly staff when I arrived. I had a specific look on my mind and discussed it with Martin. What he did with the styling was fantastic. He also offered me a glass of wine, while I enjoyed myself getting dolled up. I was very happy with the results and spent just under $ 60 for the shampoo and style.
Tip: The parking is located at the back of the building.

I started with Phases when it was still in Vaughan because Frank was only one of two stylists who used a rare, but incredible hair colour product that is used everywhere in Europe. When he discontinued use, I moved to the only other salon in Toronto that still used the product and while the colour was fabulous I missed Frank’s incredible cuts. About a year ago my hair stylist at the second salon moved back to Europe and I decided to get a cut with Frank while continuing to get my colour at the other salon. It took one month for Frank and his team to convince me to let them do my colour and I can’t tell you how glad I am that I did. My hair NEVER looks better than when it is cut by Frank and coloured by Martin. The look they give me is sophisticated and feminine and always elicits comments– sometimes from people I’ve never even met. The team at Phases is professional, kind and incredibly attentive. Yes, Frank does promote himself, but that’s his business. The Phases team is the best I’ve come across while I’ve lived in Toronto.

I went to Phases mostly because it was close to home and I thought I had read some good reviews. The owner, Frank, has been in the business a long time so why not give it a try. The first cut was really good, so was the second… I had thought I found my new salon in the city! Frank does great cuts but the problem I have with this salon is him. I know this makes no sense but let me explain. He is too self promoting, and he tries way too hard to make himself look good. He plays his tv appearances from a few years ago, over and over on the tv which I guess is fine but enough was enough! If that’s not enough, he complains about the lack of business he does and that he has not done very well since moving to this location. He complains constantly about this and it just go to the point where I didn’t want to hear it any longer. I have since switched to a Salon on the Danforth and even though it’s further away, I don’t have to deal with his negativity any longer.

I did a lot of research on Unilocal and
as really wanted to find someone who is both creative and expert at hair cutting. After MUCH investigating, I went to Phases Hair Studio which is basically at Yonge and 401 and had my hair cut by Frank Tripodi. The many reviews on
attested to his expertise and great eye for which style suits someone. The bar was high — especially since I had been going to Parlour for years and prior to that Glo in Yorkville. Nevertheless, Frank was FABULOuS and is my new hair cutter! Starting with the consultation, he shared his honest thoughts on what he thought would be best while listening to me. During the cut he described what style he thought would be good in a couple of months when my hair was longer. And also how a slight change in the highlites I was getting would add a ‘thicker look’ to my hair which is somewhat fine. Throw in the fact that no one had ever taught me a very simple (and so effective) tip to using a flat-​iron and the fact that he seems like a really down to earth guy with a friendly staff … can’t say enough. I take writing reviews seriously so try Phases with confidence! Oh yeah — there is free parking in front!