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U B U Hair Design

Cambridge

383 Elgin Street North

519-622-4213

www.teamubu.com

Categories:

Glamour Experts

Curls Creation Experts

Curl Taming Experts

Total Hair Makeover Experts

Nominated by:

Melissa Ferreira, Bride

Wedding Date: August 23, 2008

Hairdressers specifically recommended:

Mario (owner) and Brima (co-owner and wife of Mario)

Who in wedding party is/was using this salon:

Bride, Maid of Honour, Bridesmaids, and mothers.

Nomination Story...

For Weddings: "I have been going to this salon since I was a little girl. I suggested to my sister-in-law to get the bridal party's hair done there for her wedding in September of 2006. We all looked amazing! They know how to transform any hair into masterpieces."

Straight, Fine Hair: "My sister-in-law (Jaime) has very straight and fine hair... and her wedding day hair looked amazing and stayed all day (and night!) long. They also do total packages because they have hair, makeup, and spa stuff (manicures, pedicures, waxes, etc) all under one roof. They are also curl experts in both taming and creating curls. I personally have curly hair and when I get my hair cut there all Mario has to do is blow-dry my hair and my hair is instantly straight (but I have never been able to do this myself!) And it looks great! "My mother-in-law's hair is straight and for Jaime's wedding, they made her hair curly and it looked so natural and it stayed put all day long!"

Summary: Overall I suggest this salon to any bride to be... they are complete and total hair make-over experts. Both Mario and Brima attend hairstylists trade shows and are always current with all the latest trends. All you have to do is go in there and give them a general description of what you have in mind and they can transform you into what you had wished for!"

- Melissa Ferreira

Halo Hair Studio

Cambridge

128 St Andrews Street

519-621-1005

www.halohair.ca

Categories:

Glamour Experts

Curl Creation Expert

Curl Taming Experts

Nominated by:

Keri Ross

Wedding Date: Oct 20, 2007

Hairdressers specifically recommended:

Christine Neary

Who in wedding party is/was using this salon:

All members of wedding party

Nomination Story...

"Very cool new age salon!!! I have been going to Christine for 10 years and she is the best around. Really, how many hair dressers get invited to big shows in T.O to show off their work? She/they can handle all the latest and have all the latest to create all of the above. I don't know one other salon that has the technology to straighten your hair. Not to mention the most elegant curls, upsweeps, extensions and latest in color."

More: "They can handle anything!! Really!! Short hair but would like your hair longer for your wedding day they can handle it!! Curls and would like your hair straighten and long, she has the NEW products that won't kill you hair! Newest in color and style, that is why they bring her to the shows in Toronto, maybe you have seen her!"

- Keri Ross

Wispers Day Spa

Cambridge

310 Dundas

519-622-3240

www.wispersdayspa.com

Categories:

Glamour Experts
Curl Creation Expert

Nominated by:

Theresa Edington, Bride

Wedding Date: August 13

Hairdressers specifically recommended:

Nanette

Who in wedding party is/was using this salon:

Bride, Maid of Honour, 5 Bridesmaids & 2 Children

Nomination Story...

"Nanette works with my flat hair, finding the perfect colour and creating the perfect style -even though I didn't grow it out long enough (you'd never know!!)"

More: "Nanette is wonderful, she does my hair for all my special occasions. There's a great pampering spa on the second floor that gives great manicures too."

-Theresa Edington

Guys & Dolls Hair & Spa

Elmira

112 Oriole Parkway, Birdland Plaza

519-669-8234

Category:

Total Hair Makeover Experts

Nominated by:

Monica Vervoort, Bride

Wedding Date: September 29, 2007

Hairdressers specifically recommended:

Destiny & Christa

Who in wedding party is/was using this salon:

Monica, Tracey (Bridesmaid), Christa (Bridesmaid), and whoever else wants...

Nomination Story...

"Because not only do they get excited for you and make the morning lots of fun, but they will open early just to get it done with lots of time to spare."

"They will do whatever you want. If you have no idea [what you want] they will get a hold of who you are, your style, and give you lots of ideas or options and will always make sure you like it and that you look like you still but feel and look like a million dollars."

More: "They are just altogether fun and they care to know each and every person."

- Monica Vervoort

Puddicombe House Day Spa

and Salon

New Hamburg

145 Peel Street

519-662-2111

Categories:

Glamour Experts

Curl Creation Expert

Curl Taming Experts

Total Hair Makeover Experts

Nominated by:

Nikki Bourke
Wedding Date: December 9, 2006

Hairdressers specifically recommended:

Amber & Alanna

Who in wedding party is/was using this salon:

Everybody

Nomination Story...

"They are the best at everything... we are all going to look incredible... there will be no worries on the day of because I trust the girls so much."

More: "They have a full salon and spa... if you book your bridal party you receive a complimentary breakfast, which is awesome because really what bride takes the time to eat that morning?"

- Nikki Bourke

Shear Heaven

Waterloo

345 King Street North

519-884-5141

Category:

Total Hair Makeover Experts

Nominated by:

Amy, Bride
Wedding Date: September 9, 2006

Hairdressers specifically recommended:

Linda (retired) and Lyn (owner)

Who in wedding party is/was using this salon:

Mother of the Bride, Mother of the Groom, Bridesmaids, Bride

Nomination Story...

"Everyone in the wedding party had different hair lengths and looks and everyone's hair turned out beautifully! Plus, they've been doing my hair for years and showed excitement to have us there on my special day!"

- Amy

Chic Hair Studio

Kitchener

1601 Victoria Street North

519-570-0420
 

Category:

Glamour Experts

Nominated by:

June, Bride
Wedding Date: July 12, 2008

Hairdressers specifically recommended:

Johnny

Who in wedding party is/was using this salon:

Bride, MOH, bridesmaids, mother of the bride

Nomination Story...

"One of the reasons why I am nominating this salon is because it has style. I always feel so 'at home' when I visit Chic Hair Studio and Johnny always does a great job whether it's straight hair, curly or new hairstyle. The atmosphere at Chic Hair Studio is very joyful and everyone is so friendly and kind."

- June

Absolute Hair

Waterloo

8 Regina Street North

519-883-3917

Categories:

Glamour Experts

Total Hair Makeover Experts

Nominated by:

Heather, Bride
Wedding Date: June 9, 2007
 

Hairdressers specifically recommended:

Cheryl, Colin

Who in wedding party is/was using this salon:

Bride, bridesmaids, mother of the bride

Nomination Story...

"They listen to what you want and work with you to get it. They're also fabulously creative, and can give you a style that's completely classic or cutting-edge, based on your unique personality and wants."

More: "They're just all-round nice people, who pamper each and every customer. Whether I go in for highlights, cut and style or just a bang trim they always welcome me and keep the coffee flowing. Their complimentary hand massages and aromatherapy scalp massages are to die for."

- Heather

Frenzi Hair & Skin

Kitchener

685 Fischer Hallman

519-742-6400

Categories:

Glamour Experts

Curl Creation Expert

Total Hair Makeover Experts

Nominated by:

Lindsay Schalm, Bride (photos below & right)
Wedding Date: May 20, 2006

Hairdressers specifically recommended:

Andrea Klisouris

Who in wedding party is/was using this salon:

Bride

Nomination Story...

Glamour Experts: "I don't normally wear any makeup, have my hair up in a bun and they made me look like a full-on bride. It was shockingly good. =)"

Curl Creation Experts: "Wow, I had curls straight out of a magazine thanks to Andrea. She did them with a straight iron of all things (sounds counterintuitive). They lasted all day, didn't feel crispy and I got tons of compliments."

Total Hair Makeover Experts: "Every time I go to Andrea, even for highlights, I leave feeling much better about my appearance."

- Andrea Klisouris

Chameleon Hair Studio & Spa

Waterloo

255 King Street North, Unit 10

519-746-7171

www.chameleonspa.com

Categories:

Curl Creation Expert

Total Hair Makeover Experts

Nominated by:

Devon MacDonald, Bride (bride in photos right, bridesmaids photo below)
Wedding Date: August 4, 2006

Hairdressers specifically recommended:

Nicoleta is absolutely the best stylist!

Who in wedding party is/was using this salon:

Myself (bride) and my 4 bridesmaids

Nomination Story...

"Nicoleta and the stylists at Chameleon know how to create exactly what you want, how to tell you (nicely) that what you want won't work, how to put into action the things you can't put into words, and what to do if you have no idea what you want! They are fun, caring, exciting, modern, and really supportive and good at communicating what they will do so they manage your expectations! They can make anyone feel beautiful, so that's why I'm nominating them for the Total Hair Makeover Experts! They also were able to create a head of curls for 2 of my stick-straight-haired bridesmaids. And they lasted all day! Definitely the Curl Creating Experts too!"

- Devon MacDonald

Pino's Salon & Spa

Kitchener

70 Victoria Street North

519-578-8898

www.pinosalon.com

Category:

Total Hair Makeover Experts

Nominated by:

Amy Chiduck, Bride
Wedding Date: May 30, 2009

Hairdressers specifically recommended:

Nick and Pino

Who in wedding party is/was using this salon:

Me (Bride), maid of honour, 2 bridesmaids and the Mom of groom

Nomination Story...

"Pino and Nick are amazing! They won't let you walk out of the salon looking crazy. They'll give you the look you want while at the same time suggesting small modifications that will compliment your face shape/bone structure to make sure you look your absolute best! You colour always looks natural and your hair/overall look compliments your personality while still looking beautiful!"

Advice: "Definitely book in advance! The sooner the better!"

- Amy Chiduck