Peter Anthony Salon

Do not go there. I just went on Jan 22 2016 and had a terrible experience. I bought the GroupOn and I had Lucia who cut my hair in five minutes. She didn’t even ask me what I wanted and within five minutes she was done. I clearly told her not to take away the length and well there goes couple of inches. Additionally, they werent even straight, she missed few strands of my hair. Terrible haircut and apparently even after telling her that I wanted some layers she added none to mine because she knwos how to cut curly hair. yeah lady you don’t. She left me there after this terrible cut and while I was waiting for 15 mins and twiddling my thumbs, another lady came and blow dried my hair.
The blow dry was fine but certainly was hoping that she would finish with a curling or a straightening iron. Nope my ends looks frizzy and dried. Keep in mind that was the reason I came in — to get rid of my dead ends. Also its not where 20 something would get a hip new haircut. The place was geared toward much older population.
Also once I was done, they just left me there, there was no one there to take my payment. I could have just walked off without paying. What is that service?
The whole process seemed way too rushed and clearly the staff was lacking talent. It is so not worth the GroupOn deal. Just pay more and go someplace better. Thats what I have learned from this experience.
Pro — Peter Anthony came by and said hello to me. He seemed very friendly and they accommodated me even when I was running late.

I am disappointed in the haircut I got here this week. My hair looks butchered. I could have cried after my haircut. I have spent the entire day depressed because it’s going to take me two months to get my hair back to normal and then I’ll have to pay another hairdresser to fix it. The hairdresser says she has been cutting hair for twenty years but methinks she took an extensive break. It’s like they have no idea how to cut wavy/​curly hair. I mentioned my concerns at the beginning of the session and was told, «Oh yes yes I understand, you have beautiful hair, yes you want something where you can just wash and go.» The ends all flip up and curl in the wrong direction. I tried to mention my concerns while she was cutting and wanting to blow dry saying that the style would look different when my hair was in its natural state and unstraightened but she wouldn’t listen to me. It did not even look good straightened when I walked out of the salon. This haircut looks the opposite of professional or put together. I paid $ 40 and this is supposed to be like a $ 70 haircut. I’ve had $ 20 haircuts that were better than this. Sometimes it is better to just forget pay $ 20 and get a cut from a dependable hairdresser who at least knows that they are doing. I would not recommend that people come here. I am disappointed and as a woman, this is depressing to have to live with a bad haircut that makes you look bad to everyone for two months.

Had a great haircut!

I had a cut & style done on Friday, March 14, 2014 (by Lucia). I was using a voucher.
I had some concerns during the «dry cut» stage (since I had never had such a thing, and was concerned because I have layered, thick, wavy hair that I like to keep fairly straight as it’s easier to control) but decided to see it through, since I’m not a stylist. After the final flat iron phase I had some concerns and mentioned them the the stylist (it seemed somewhat lop-​sided and uneven) so she made a few adjustments. Then she said it was fine but she said to see how it went when I was styling at home.
The next night I washed my hair and tried to style it and I was horrified as to how unbalanced the cut really is — blow during was a battle! I have too much cut in the front areas on both sides and nothing seems to blend on one side (the other side blends a bit better though the two sides are completely Mis-​matched and uneven. Also, there’s a big chunk taken off one side that is all wrong and I can’t style it either curly or straight — it just hangs there, which is very upsetting. I had a hard time falling asleep as I was so upset.
When I woke up the next morning, my hair looked even worse as the ends all curled upward (which I really dislike) which happens when the ends are thinned out to much and cut right at the shoulder) not to mention the ends now are far too thin to flatiron as my hair will burn too easily.
I hate to say it but this is one if the worst cuts I’ve ever had in my life and I get my hair trimmed about every 8 – 10 weeks (and I’m 51!).
I have an upcoming vacation planned in mid-​April to see family in BC and the way my hair currently looks, it will need it to be completely re-​styled, meaning going much shorter (which I didn’t want, as I need to pull my hair back for work, which I explained to the stylist) in order to blend the hair properly. The way it is now, when I pull my hair back there are numerous chunks of hair that fall forward as too much was cut and in an uneven way.
This was my first time visiting the salon, which appeared to be a very professional and caring salon, but frankly I was appalled and it’s going to take two more haircuts to get my hair back in shape. Wish I had never bought that voucher.
April ¹¹⁄₁₄ update — Owner Peter Anthony personally re-​worked my style (at no cost) so now it is much more manageable, which I very much appreciated.

I came here with a dealfind voucher. The minute I walked in, I got a funny feeling. But I said to myself, «BE open-​minded»! The salon is actually run on the 5^th floor of a building right at bay and bloor. But the actual place looks like something that’s being used as a «rental» place!
The people were nice and courteous. I was offered a drink and asked to sit down as my stylist will be with me shortly. And, she took me in right away. No waiting = a bonus!
Long story short, for a stylist who claims to be cutting hair for 15 years, I felt like my hair was cut by a barber! The layers are great and yes she left my length at the back untouched but pretty much butchered my hair everywhere else! Not to mention, my hair was only semi dry from the blow drying when I left the salon!
I came home and straightened my hair with my flat iron ONLY to notice the unevenness in the cutting! When I was paying, I handed over my voucher and had to pay $ 5 «service charge fee»!!
The only reason I am giving the salon 2 stars is because the people were friendly. Do I like my hair? Uhm… well!!! Do I love it? Next question please!
What I have learned from this experience — sometimes it’s better to stick with paying the extra $ 20-​$ 30 and get the haircut you REALLY want!

I went here with a voucher purchased on a deal site. I’m always cautious due to previous bad experiences but thought I’d give them a chance. And Im so glad I did, because it was amazing! The stylist I had, Mary, took her time and listened to my requests doing exactly what I asked. And my hair looks great! I will definitely return here.

I recently went from hair passed my shoulders to a pixie cut and having to suddenly deal with my hair growing 3 inches in less than 2 full months made me realize maintaining my new look was going to break the bank. This is why when I saw a Team Buy voucher for a $ 25 haircut at Peter Anthony with a limit of 3 per person (so basically 3 haircuts for the price of 1), I got super excited.
Before I purchased my 3 vouchers, I looked the salon up on here to check reviews and the like. The only one I could find was the one located directly below mine, and although it does not have anything nice to say, I could tell that the person seemed to be misinformed and all around had no idea what she was talking about (someone who never goes to salons claiming to know what one is supposed to be like) so I gave the place a chance. Any I’m VERY happy that I did.
For starters, it should be noted that the location has changed. It is now at 1200 Bay St in suite 503. Is the décor all sleek and modern with halogen lighting and a water feature in the lobby? No. But who cares? I would rather not pay $ 90 for a hair cut so the salon can pay the Ikea bill. As long as stylists know what they’re doing, I could care less what the place looks like.
That being said, the staff was great. The receptionist greeted me with a smile and nice conversation and offered me something to drink as soon as I walked in. Peter was who cut my hair and he was very nice and professional. I told him I wanted to turn my grown out Michelle Williams cut into a Mia Farrow circa Rosemary’s Baby cut. He listened and gave me exactly what I asked for. He has been cutting hair for over 20 years and it shows in his technique. I could tell that he really loved cutting my hair and was having so much fun with shaping and texturizing it.
I left there very happy and can’t wait to use my other 2 vouchers.

Right in the midst of Yorkville, I had high hopes for Peter Anthony’s salon. I’m not big on salons or professional services. In fact, I was one of those kids that would cut their own hair.
Anyway, I received a package deal from Peter Anthony’s and I figured it’s better to use it then for it to go to waste. I booked an appointment for the following week, but didn’t tell them upfront that I had this package card. I guess they need to know, so they can book you in with a junior stylist or something, I’m not sure. Anyway, I was able to keep my appointment, but she mentioned that I should have said something upfront. Whatever.
The salon itself is ok. Considering the area, I expected more in terms of the inside look and feel. It looked along the lines of a more upscale First Choice Haircutters. It’s fairly small (which is fine), but there’s just nothing that makes the salon standout. I’m sure there’s some tough competition in the area, so I’m not sure why they don’t put forth and give the place a face lift.
My hair cut was pretty simple. She didn’t really do anything, but give me a trim. I don’t thing anyone noticed that I had even cut my hair. It was a sad disappointment that’s for sure. I’m not sure how much regular hair cuts cost there, I don’t think I’d ever go back!