I am one of those people who is very picky about who does anything with my hair. A bad haircut, or hair colouring, can ruin my entire day. So, when I find a salon I like, I make sure to tell everyone about it. Anytime someone comments on my great hair, I'll namedrop and make sure they know exactly where the salon is, and who to see. And for me, these days, it is Whyte Avenue Hair Company.
Honestly, it is a bit pricier than a discount hair salon, but if you are someone who, like myself, is picky about who touches your hair, then it is worth the little bit of extra money. To give you an idea of how much, I have long hair, and normally I need at least two, if not three, applications of colour as well. This normally costs me about $150-170. But it is very much worth every penny.
I get great service everytime, and all of the stylists here are great to interact with. But my favorite is definitely Marc! If you are going there for the first time, absolutely ask for him. He is the best!