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| - I take really good care of my hair and I hate a bad haircut. When I moved to Montreal, friends told me they went to salons in the Plateau and got a color and a haircut for $100, and sometimes it was really bad.
A friend of mine told me about this place and I immediately decided to try it. $7 for a haircut? I'm in!
Here's how it works: It takes between 2 weeks to a month to get an appointment. When you meet with your student, they ask you what you want and then they check with their instructor on how to do it. Then, they wash your hair and give you a scalp massage. Every now and then, they'll their instructor to check if they're doing it correctly.
Let's be clear: They are students, which means that (1) your appointment will take more time than at a regular salon (easily 2 hours) and (2) they're not always 100% confident in what they do.
One very, very important thing: I noted that the people who complained after their appointments didn't speak up while they were working on their hair. Your satisfaction is part of their grade, so if they're about to do something that you don't like, say something! It's not the time to be shy!
Funny thing is: I got my last haircut at a salon in my neighborhood. As the stylist washed my hair, I realized she was doing a very familiar scalp massage. Turns out she was a Tornade alumni, and she did an excellent job!
Conclusion: If you are on a budget, this is the place to go for a haircut. You won't find a better deal.
P.-S. Check their website. Sometimes they have coupons for $1 haircut!
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