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Curb - Side Pickup Saturday at Images Salon

5/7/2021 10:30:25 AM

Hear ye! Hear ye! Colour Kit Curb - Side Saturday, May 8th 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Whether it's colour kits, treatments, shampoo and conditioner, we are here to serve you as best we can. This Saturday from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm we are available for curb - side pickup. If you have any questions or need anything, we're here at (416) 282 - 0881 or (416) 282 - 4755 We

Re - Opening at Images Salon Planned for March 8th

2/20/2021 4:10:02 PM

By all accounts We hope to re - open Monday, March 8th Our fingers are crossed that the health of our community continues to improve and that we are able to re - open our doors on Monday, March 8th. For everyone that had an appointment scheduled in February or into the 1st week of March, we will be contacting you directly to re-schedule. For everyone else, we look forwar

Images Salon Sees Brighter Days Ahead in February

2/6/2021 3:10:00 PM

It's the silly season It's the middle of winter It's a pandemic that won't let go And now our website is acting up too But it's February and things could prove to be very interesting this year. Being the optimists that we are, we look forward to re-opening and welcoming you back to Images Salon. We may not know exactly when just now, but as soon as we know, we

At Home Colour Kits from Images Salon - This Friday

12/9/2020 1:53:06 AM

On Friday December 18th, 2020 One Day Only from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm at Images Salon (416) 282 - 0881 6 Rylander blvd, Unit 5A Scarborough ON Customized At Home Colour Kits $40 Images Salon (416) 282 - 0881

Fall/Winter 2020-2021 Hair Trends

11/8/2020 10:16:08 PM

Thinking of changing your hair style this fall? Maybe you can find some inspiration in the fall/winter 2020 hair trends that we spotted in the fashion shows. Middle Part Middle part is a smooth and simple styling choice. The slimming, modern look of a middle part tends to give an illusion of length and symmetry while narrowing and adding the balance to your facial features. Messy Hairstyle A rec

Introducing Fariba - at Images Salon

9/30/2020 7:12:36 PM

Introducing Fariba — at Images Salon One of our new stylists is Fariba, an internationally trained hair artist who joined us in February, 2020. Her 25- year journey has taken her from Yorkville to Japan, to Glasgow, and finally here to Images - lucky for us! Fariba knew she wanted to be a stylist from day one, insisting that she do all her family's hair for them from a young age! She has always wanted to be a stylis

Re - Opening June 24th: Images Salon

6/23/2020 7:39:57 AM

Images Salon Re - Opens At long last we are very happy to announce that Images Salon will re - open to serve you starting Wednesday, June 24th, 2020 The continued presence of COVID 19 necessitates some changes in visiting the salon. Please take a moment to review our policies in advance of your your first appointment with us. ARRIVING FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT You are asked to wait in your car and call

At Home Colour Kits from Images Salon

4/27/2020 9:39:58 AM

On Thursday May 28th, 2020 One Day Only from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Images Salon (416) 282 - 0881 6 Rylander blvd, Unit 5A Scarborough ON Customized At Home Colour Kits $40 Images Salon (416) 282 - 0881

COVID 19 - Images Salon: Closure and Your At Home Hair

4/9/2020 10:37:36 PM

To All Our Valued Images-Salon Customers and Community: On March 30th, 2020 the Images Salon team made the very hard decision to close our doors temporarily in response to the Ontario Provincial non-essential business guidelines. The team at Images Salon wants to let you know how much we miss all of you and are thinking about you and your families during this time. First and foremost, we want to thank the front line health ca

COVID 19 - Images Salon: SPECIAL MESSAGE

3/17/2020 11:27:45 AM

To Our Valued Clients Due to the COVID-19 outbreak if you have travelled anywhere outside the province we are asking you to wait 2 weeks before you come in for an appointment. For the safety of our staff, clients, families, and loved ones, we politely ask that IF YOU ARE SICK OR HAVE ANY SYMPTOMS PLEASE RESCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT Let’s all stay

Images Salon - Top 3 Hair Trends for 2020

2/5/2020 10:49:33 PM

Blunt Bob, The Shag, and Layered Pixie New Beginnings, New Mind Set, and a New You! Lets start from the top…Literally! Check out the Top 3 2020 cuts according to the experts at Images Salon. The Textured Blunt Bob This cut has been on the list for years now due to its versatility. It can be styled very playful and textured exuding youthfulness and can also be ironed sleek for a more mature

Welcome Fariba and Victoria

2/2/2020 1:38:50 AM

WE are happy to welcome on board two beautiful ladies and true professionals Fariba and Victoria. Fariba is a very talented hairstylist. She has been traveling around the world to upgrade her work skills and now to become a master. She specializes in long-lasting haircuts with soft, beautiful, touchable hairstyles. She has a great 15 years experience behind. Throughout the life journey, Fariba learned many differen

The Royal Dynasty Limited Edition Collection From ghd

11/16/2019 1:59:27 PM

So exclusive, this collection is only available on request in salon

Nutricurls for Long Lasting Curl Definition

11/16/2019 12:50:53 PM

Introductory Offer Now Through the End of 2019 15% Off Available in salon only

Images Salon: Top Three Holiday Hair Trends

11/15/2019 4:30:40 PM

Sparkle, Waves, and Glamour Different Ways to Look Your Absolute Best This Holiday Season First Up: Topping the charts this year is our need to sparkle for the Holidays. This trend is coming in the form of crystal or gem adorned pins. Either holding back one side of the hair or randomly placed in a swept up casual up-do. NOTE --- NOT clips or bands in the hair, this can date the look and come off

ghd, Stylers, Tattoos and What It All Means

9/15/2019 11:04:35 PM

If you haven't yet, take 4 minutes and look over the video with this article. The story, the inspiration, the people, and the company involved speak to a special kind of humanity that is within us all. In our daily lives there are many things to deal with, yet all of us think about how we look to the outside world, how we look and feel to ourselves. May you be inspired by the message of this video and what is possible for each of u

Post Summer Hair Repair: an Images Salon insight

9/15/2019 7:11:59 PM

Hot Summer Dry Hair Dealing with the Aftermath We love it!!! The hot sun, the warm dry air, pool/lake/ocean parties. Our minds can't get enough of it, yet our hair pays a price. Coming into Fall with dry, brittle, lack lustre hair, has that got ya' down? Images Salon can help fix these things with our 4 steps to great post summer hair rescue. Get a good cut,,,,no we aren’t talking going short…hear me out. Just a couple i

Detanglers: A Must For Back To School

9/10/2019 8:33:39 PM

If you are brushing your own or your child’s long locks while rushing to get out the door to get to school on time, you will admit it's easier to walk away from a “knot” fight then to battle it out in a time crunch. Detanglers to the rescue. Essentially this is a light weight conditioner in a spray form that creates slip in the hair so the brush can glide through the hair with ease and help loosen any knots along

End of Summer Must Haves

8/7/2019 5:38:25 PM

It's True - Whether It's Patio and Pool Season or A Quick Fix at Home or The Ins and Outs of Straightening Hair Here's an opportunity to save on the products and tools we at Images Salon believe make a difference. From now until Saturday, September 7th (that's until after Labour Day) Take 20% off anything and everything that will serve you well from the selection that follows

It's Patio and Pool Season - How To Avoid That Chlorine Green Look

7/4/2019 8:40:30 AM

Does Pool Hair Got Ya Feelin' A Wee Green? Patio and Pool hopping season is upon us…. and one might make us feel green, while the other might make us look green. Chlorine in all its chemical glory keeps that crystal blue pool water clear, but wreaks havoc on our lightest locks resulting in a not so pleasant green hue. Fight the green with a once a week clarifying shampoo that will help take any unwanted chlorine tin

Does Straightening Hair Kill Curls?

7/3/2019 6:28:10 PM

Does Straightening Your Hair Too Often Kill Your Curl? Yes and no!! How's that for a definitive answer It all depends on: the type of tool you are using if you are using a heat protecting spray Using a tool that gets to over 185°C is unnecessary and damaging to any hair type especially curl. We offer, and use a tool line that strictly keeps the tool heat at steady 185°C. This is the optimal t

A Quick Fix in Grey Coverage - At Home

7/3/2019 5:17:45 PM

Grey Coverage Roots Coverage Tips on Touch - Ups Wella Insta Recharge is a tinted powder that can be used to cover up those unwanted greys that my very well pop up in between those times of your salon services. What To Do: Brush gently around the hairline in upward strokes to achieve a more natural look and even strokes where you part your hair. This is a quick fix though, and realistically only stretches out

April Showers - And How Many Times Do You Wash Your Hair?

4/22/2019 10:03:08 PM

April Showers…. and speaking of showers, how many times should one wash one's hair? If the staff at Images Salon had a dollar for every time clients, friends, or friends of clients, asked them “How many times I should wash my hair in a week/month?” they'd be rolling in dough. Well we can break down this question into 3 categorical answers: Performance of Hair Condition of Hair Chemical Service in the Hair Perfor

To Plex or Not To Plex - That Is The Question

4/22/2019 8:36:24 PM

What is a Plex Treatment? The hair industry has seen its fair share of BUZZ products. Everything from Argan Oil, Brazilian Blow out treatments and now a Plex treatment? All of these treatments have their huge followings but none like the Plex treatment. A plex is a bonding serum that is added to a colour or bleaching service that secures the bonds in the hair at a micro level to ensure hair integrity during a chemical se

For Moms, Moms' Moms, and Favourite Moms - at Images Salon

4/17/2019 8:49:17 PM

From Now Till Mother's Day at Images Salon They say shampoo and conditioner are as entwined as mother and child. For mother or child, here is an opportunity to pamper Mom. The purchase of any Shampoo and Conditioner duo earns A Free Blow Dry with Lily or Sandra What's the catch you ask? Make the purchase before Mother's Day - May 12th, 2019 &nbs

Dry Shampoo - Hero? or Zero? Product

4/15/2019 10:58:37 PM

When dry shampoo hit the main stream North American market it was as if the hair gods had answered all our prayers…. however, all that glitters is not gold. So let's break down the Do’s and Don'ts of this well used and well misused product. The first commercial dry shampoo came out in the 1940’s in New Jersey and targeted those women who needed help to whip up a style for “surprise dates&rdqu

Pantone Colour of the Year - LIVING CORAL

3/16/2019 8:48:50 AM

A Refreshing Take On The Colour Pink 2019 brought in a new refreshing take on the colour pink with Living Coral. This rich and cheerful colour can be added as an accent to most outfits as well as to your hair. Check out something we recommend, Wella's interpretation of these hot new trending shades, and ask your Images Salon stylist on how to achieve this for you, even if it's just a slice. Abo

Trending Colour Techniques at Images Salon

3/16/2019 8:13:37 AM

Smudge, Shadow, and Babylights Root smudge, root shadow, and babylights…. What are all these things, and am I asking my stylist for the right thing? Let's break this lingo down for you, so you know what you are a candidate for; Root Smudge – 1st Step: The hair is highlighted to a lighter level than your natural colour. Your stylist will then apply a toner to just the root area with a brush. This effectively blur

March Hair Tips at Images Salon

3/15/2019 6:43:13 PM

Your Hair Deserves a Vacation For all you lucky ones that are escaping this nasty winter weather to relax in the warm sun and golden beaches, be sure to take care of your locks. Your hair during this season has already taken a beating, being dry and stressed out. Let’s give your hair a holiday as well during this or any vacation with these must have hair saver products. Potion 9 lite for fine hai

Can Anyone Go Blonde?

2/13/2019 10:20:43 AM

Has Going Blonde Ever Crossed Your Mind? The quick answer to this popular question is YES! Should you go blonde is the question you should probably take to the pros for an informed and trusted answer. Not everyone can carry the blonde look well and that is primarily due to what your mama most likely gave you: Eye colour Skin tone Type and texture of your hair If your eyes are a certain shade of blue or green you may

Gift With Purchase - A Valentine's Special For All of February

2/11/2019 6:51:54 AM

A special offer for Valentine's with only you in mind. Actually for all of February - truth be told. Buy Wella Professional's NEW colour saving Brilliance line or Blonde Recharge and receive this Mara Hoffman designer scarf free as a gift with purchase. (The Mara Hoffman scarf is valued at $120) Available at Images Salon Ask within for more information.

Are You Experiencing Thinning Hair?

2/7/2019 4:35:17 PM

Thinning Hair....Did You Know In the hair & beauty category, thinning hair and how to combat it has always been a top of the list search term, which easily suggests that dealing with the situation affects a great many people Thinning hair is caused by a multitude of circumstances; Heredity; it's in your genes Pollution Medication Hormones Pregnancy Silica is a major natural in

The Colour That Changes Everything

1/19/2019 4:48:40 PM

Every other month Wella Professionals publishes a series of articles revealing trends, developments, new products, and hair care tips. This is the first in what will be a continuing series for the revered clients of Images Salon.

Introducing Image Salon's Referral Porgram

1/16/2019 7:45:48 PM

Introducing the Referral Program You are one of Image Salon's most valued customers. It is our commitment to strive for the best service and results we can muster. And we would like to do the same for those in your circle that you care about. For every wonderful person that comes into Images Salon on your referral, they will receive a 20% discount on salon services for t

Did You Hear What They Say About January 18th?

1/15/2019 11:05:51 PM

Did You Hear about January 18th? SADDEST DAY OF THE YEAR WE HAVE THE CURE! Time To Look Good & Feel Better January 18th has been regarded by therapists and psychologists alike as being the saddest day of the year. Reasons for such a collective view are linked to a combination of things: post Christmas bills, abandonment of New Year's resolutions low levels of sunlight yielding low absorp

Grey Blending: The Path to Becoming a Silver Fox

1/15/2019 6:43:49 PM

ANOTHER YEAR ANOTHER GREY? For years we have fought aging with potions, lotions, and pills. Why not embrace it this time around with a hot new trend. Grey Blending.... The choices are there to explore unlimited creative options in the grey area. Everything from covering grey completely to subtly blending or even embracing grey tones. Click here for an extended look at how Leonardo Rizzo handles colour, cut

The Art of Balayage at Images Salon

12/13/2018 12:57:09 PM

Balayage: Seamless and Sun-kissed This once fad, turned trend, turned staple is a must have expertise for any great stylist. With its birth in the 70’s, in Paris, it was known at the time as ‘Balayage a Coton’ due to its use of cotton to help separate the coloured hair from the untreated hair. The now shorted French term Balayage means “to sweep” which is clearly visible when watching the

Winter Hair Blah's - What To Do....

12/10/2018 8:50:46 PM

Does Your Best Friend Complain About Her Frizz, or Dryness, or Better Yet, An Itchy Scalp? Like it or not, we live in a four season climate...three if you're counting this year...what ever happened to Fall? Frigid temps, cool dry winds, and inside forced air heat work together to reek havoc on everyone's locks. No need for anyone to suffer in silence. Embrace your inner Canadiana!!! If you're familiar with Wella, Seb

Book Recommendations of 2018!

11/9/2018 1:08:32 PM

What are the non-fiction, fiction, and romance titles receiving above-average attention these days that should be at the top of everyone’s reading list, and why? If you’re looking forward to catching up on some reading, there’s no shortage of great books to choose from! One new non-fiction book that deals with a wide variety of topics is Lee Maracle’s Conversations with Canadians. Best known as a poet, au

FAQ - Ombre and Balayage Differences

11/9/2018 11:45:42 AM

FAQ - Somebody Asked I Don't Understand the Difference Between a Balayage and an Ombre ? At face value these two hair dying techniques seem very similar. But if we look at balayage as highlighting and ombre as colour blocking the difference becomes more clear. Balayage is a French word meaning to ‘sweep.’ This technique gives you a more seamless blended and natural looking colour. Paint is literally swept onto your ha

FAQ - Thick Hair Management Ideas

11/9/2018 11:43:40 AM

FAQ - Somebody Asked What Are My Options and What Can I Do To Manage My Thick Hair? If you have been blessed with thick hair the good news is that you have endless styling options. But striking a balance between excessive bulk and weightless styles is a fine art.Thick hair does require some maintenance, but with the right choice of haircut, your thick locks will be under control and will offer you an excellent base for versatile

FAQ - Control the Frizz

11/9/2018 11:41:46 AM

FAQ - Somebody Asked How Do I Control My Frizzy Hair? Frizzy hair is something many of us struggle with. Frizz is mostly caused by a lack of moisture in your hair, but humidity can also contribute to it. Frizz also occurs when the cuticle layer of your hair is raised, allowing moisture to pass through and swell the strands. Cutting layers into your hair can help combat poofiness, leaving it

TRENDVISION AWARD 2018 - Wella Education

11/9/2018 11:02:13 AM

This major event was held this year in Las Vegas, Nevada from July 14th -16th. These North American TrendVision Awards showcased some of the most talented stylists and colourists from across the continent. Over 4,000 Canadian entries applied for the award, but ultimately five finalists in each category were announced. Canadian and American hair professionals, including those from Puerto Rico gathered under one roof to represent their comm

Entrepreneurship with Lynn Weinfeld

8/22/2018 6:06:21 PM

Lynn Weinfeld: It Fitz Me!™ Designer Lynn Weinfeld designs and produces a women’s lifestyle brand called It Fitz Me!™ right here in Toronto! As the President and Creative Director, Lynn has many responsibilities in her day to day life. With an incredible eye for detail and quality, her pieces are classic, versatile, and travel well! We had time to speak with Lynn about entrepreneurship, selecting p

The Three Cornerstones of Love

8/1/2018 11:44:27 AM

The Three Cornerstones of Love What are the three most important rules to live by in fostering a healthy and vibrant relationship? To cultivate such a relationship, here is what’s most important in achieving long lasting love: Respect: Chances are that if you don’t respect your partner, you won’t make it as a couple. Therapists have claimed that if they notice any sign of contempt between partners and if ther

FAQ - Cutting Fine Hair To Create Thicker Hair

4/11/2018 4:20:53 PM

FAQ - Somebody Asked For fine hair, is there a cutting technique that will create the illusion of thicker hair ? More than half of women have fine hair and most good stylists will be masterful at using a technique that is flattering to their client. One of the techniques we use to accentuate fine hair is asymmetric cutting. The eye is naturally drawn to the longest point, so creating a style capturing and combining these des

New Twisted Collection: Elasticity for Curls

4/11/2018 4:20:35 PM

Sebastian Professional Introduces New Line Specifically Created for Curls New Twisted Collection: Elasticity for Curls WOODLAND HILLS, CA (August 2017) – Women now more than ever want to embrace their natural curls as a celebration of their identity. From wavy locks, to beautifully defined

Try the Nioxin Consultation for Thicker Fuller Hair

4/11/2018 4:20:18 PM

Have You Challenged Your Stylist Lately?

4/11/2018 4:19:12 PM

WellaPlex What Is It? What Will It Do For Me? WellaPlex helps to create bonds within the hair during lightening or colour service. It is to be mixed with lightening or colour - enabling optimal lift and penetration of dye molecules.. So what it does is to help reconstruct inner hair bonds for stronger hair. Your hair has a lot more going on with it than you might imagine. Just have a look below and you