The Hair Place

The Hair Place leases the premises from Hart House. The first review reads like an advertisement by management. I just got the second worst haircut of my life there. I walk past this place three times a week and thought it would be convenient to use it. The day I entered there were two barbers and no customers. Hence my shock at the careless haste with which the barber rushed my haircut. The result was choppy and uneven and nothing like what I asked for. I will return to my regular barber, who unlike The Hair Place, shaves your neck after a careful and skilled cut – and at the same price.

Many a UofT student uses this location. But it’s also open for the public for the same prices. It’s located at Hart House which is probably the best building on campus as it «houses» all sorts of nifty little things including the Hair Place (enroute to the locker area in the basement). It’s also supposed to be one of the oldest barber shops still going in the city, and Ben (pictured above) has been working there since 1981 and he along with the other 2 ladies are very friendly, professional and I’ve always walked out of there very satisfied with my cut.
Prices are as follows:
Men’s haircut $ 19.00 — Ladies $ 23.00 (HST included)
Hair colour starting at $ 42.00
Foil highlights starting at $ 80.00
For it’s location, quickness of cuts I think the $ 19 for Men is worth it. A big downside here is that it is open only until 5:30pm on weekdays and 5pm on Saturdays and closed on Sundays. Those are decent hours for students, but overall it is an inconvenience for me. I suggest making reservations as I have been turned away on more than one occasion due to it having only 3 chairs and lots of customers. But for the majority of the time walk ins are OK. If you have to wait it would have to be in the hallway with sweaty people walking around you.
I thought I ought to put this place on Unilocal as it’s in a great location if you want to shy away from the more pricey Yorkville locations. And The Hair Place also has provided me with great haircuts. I’ve not spoken to any ladies that have been here since they opt for more fancy areas, so I’m afraid I can’t give any insight to that aspect.
But overall, if you’re in the area this is a great location and while you’re there make sure to check out Hart House and what it has in store!