Brianna HarrisonThere comes a point in every woman’s life when she gazes longingly at her short or mid-length hair, dreaming of cascading, Rapunzel-like locks.
The answer? Hair extensions, of course! Imagine transforming into a hair goddess with voluminous, effortlessly chic strands.
To help you achieve this, we’ve rounded up the absolute best salons in Toronto for professional hair extensions. These experts will have you looking like you stepped out of a shampoo commercial, looking fab in no time!
How much do hair extensions cost in Toronto?
For synthetic hair extensions in Toronto, you might pay between $100 to $300. However, for higher-quality human hair extensions, prices typically range from $300 to $1,000 or more.
The cost can vary widely depending on the type, length, and quality of the hair, as well as the application method and professional application fees. Maintenance costs, like touch-ups or adjustments, should also be factored into the overall budget.
How We Chose the Best Salons for Hair Extensions in Toronto
1. Goddess Hair Lounge
Goddess Hair Lounge, the brainchild of Natasha, has been transforming heads since 2012. It’s no wonder they’ve clinched the top 3 spot for hair extensions in Toronto for three years straight by The Top Choice Awards!
They use only 100% premium human Remy hair that’s double-drawn for that extra luxe feel. With a color palette as vast as the ocean, they can match any hair type or style.
First, they offer tape hair extensions—virtually undetectable and lay flat against your head, making them one of the most comfortable options available.
For those seeking a longer-term solution, K-tip hair extensions are the way to go. Using a small amount of keratin, these move freely with your natural hair.
And for special events, their ‘onenightbabe’ clip-ins offer a quick and reusable solution.
While they deliver high-quality hair extensions, be prepared to invest a pretty penny.
Pros
- Over a decade of experience
- Top Choice Awards winner for three years
- Uses 100% premium human Remy hair
- Offers tape hair extensions
- K-tip hair extensions and clip-ins
Cons
- Pricey
Looks perfect and I’ve gotten so many compliments!
“Natasha has been great with my tape in extensions! I was worried getting curly tape-in extensions installed in case they wouldn’t look natural, but it looks perfect and I’ve gotten so many compliments! My hair has stayed so healthy and grown a lot since. 5/5”
Chloe Robinson, Google Review
My favourite go-to in the city for tape-ins
“The best. Goddess Hair Lounge is my favourite go-to in the city for tape-ins having been to other salons. Her expertise and efficiency make the installs such a breeze and I always leave loving my new hair.”
Bonnie, Google Review
2. Bond Girl Hair
Bond Girl Hair, founded by Jessica Iozzo in 2013, is all about boosting confidence through amazing hair. Her goal was to shake up the beauty industry, and she has definitely done that.
The salon specializes in keratin tip extensions, which they’ve perfected over the years. They call them “fine bonds,” and they swear by their lightweight, discreet, and long-lasting nature.
But they don’t stop there—they also offer tape-in extensions for those who prefer a more temporary option. They even have a service to blend and style your own clip-in extensions.
Furthermore, they offer color services like highlights, balayage, and full color to complement your new hair.
We also like the detailed aftercare section on their website. What we don’t like is their messy booking system that people have been complaining about.
Pros
- Over 10 years of experience
- Specializes in keratin tip extensions
- Offers tape-in and clip-ons
- Offers color services
- Detailed aftercare section online
Cons
- Messy booking system
No one ever realizes that I have extensions in my hair
“Love my keratin extensions! They look so natural and look exactly how I wanted them to. No one ever realizes that I have extensions in my hair. Jessica always does an amazing job. Definitely will keep coming back to have them done!”
Miss R, Google Review
Has given me my literal dream hair!
“Assunta and Tiff have given me my literal dream hair! They are both absolute experts at what they do and are incredibly kind, thorough, and make sure their clients leave 100% happy with their hair. I’ve had such an amazing experience at Bond Girl Hair and cannot recommend it enough for colour/extensions.”
Jenna Stover, Google Review
3. Hair by Banks & Co.
Hair by Banks & Co. is like a breath of fresh air in the Toronto hair scene. Owner Brittney Banks brought her Prince Edward Island charm to Queen West and built a salon with a seriously talented team.
Their hair experts have over 100 years of combined experience and are always learning new tricks. And they’re all about customization, so they only offer extensions after a consultation.
Their specialty is fusion extensions, perfect for fine hair, but they’ve got other options too, like tape-ins, clip-in bangs, and ponytails. It’s also great that they offer highlights, treatments, and even clip-in extensions to help you transition between extension sets.
The salon itself sounds like a dream with a rooftop patio and bar. Imagine sipping prosecco while your color sets. Pure bliss!
But let’s be real, this kind of luxury comes with a price tag.
Pros
- Over 100 years of combined experience
- Offers extensions after a consultation
- Specializes in fusion extensions
- Offers tape-ins, clip-in bangs, and ponytails
- Highlights, treatments, and clip-in extensions
- Has a rooftop patio and bar
Cons
- Pricey
By far my favorite salon in Canada
“Hair By Banks is by far my favourite salon in Canada. Brittney Banks is absolutely amazing with blondes and hair extensions (10+ years experience). She’s the only stylist I have ever been excited to go see and I trust that she hand picked only the best stylists to work alongside her. Hair By Banks even has a patio & a liquor license, how awesome?!”
Katie Carpenter, Google Review
Gives me the most beautiful blonde and expertly installed extensions
“I’ve been going to Hair by Banks for almost 3 years now. Being new to a city and a non-natural blonde finding someone you can trust with your hair is a daunting task. Tiffany is so amazing; she always gives me the most beautiful blonde and expertly installed extensions. Not only that, she’s actually helped repair my hair so it grows rather than breaks (blondes, you know). The team there is like a family and the energy is always great. Also, prosecco.”
Leah Strembicki, Google Review
4. Jessica Hair Extensions
Jessica Hair Extensions has been a trusted name in the hair extension world since 2006. Impressively, they use only reliable products like SO.CAP, Global Best Beauty, and 100% Remy Human Hair.
With offerings like semi-permanent extensions, premium GBB weaves, or high-quality clip-ins, customers are spoiled for choice. They also specialize in the fusion method, which is known for being the safest and least detectable.
Unlike other salons, they can safely apply extensions up to 27 inches long. And with proper care, these extensions can last up to six months!
We also love their free hair check-up and replacement of lost or damaged strands within the first four weeks so that your new locks stay perfect.
But here’s the thing: no refunds. So, it’s important to have a good consultation before you dive in, to make sure you’re getting the right hair type, color, and length.
Pros
- Over 8 years of experience
- Uses only SO.CAP, Best Beauty, and 100% Remy
- Specializes in the fusion method
- Wide range of hair extension types
- Can safely apply extensions up to 27 inches
- Free check-up and replacement of lost or damaged strands
Cons
- No refunds
Extensions are the best I ever had (and I tried a lot)!
“Whatever I could say for Jessica would not be enough! She is absolutely amazing as a person and as a professionalist! The extensions are the best I ever had (and I tried a lot)! For the amount of time that I wear them (3-4 months) not even one fell out, the hair is soft and shiny and stays like that the whole time. She’s always very nice, very helpful and very honest (I had a bad experience with extensions and Jessica was the one that saved me). Thank you Jessica! You and your team are awesome! I’m considering myself lucky that I found you! Everything is happening for a reason ( even my bad experience with the extensions right?! ;))”
Vesela Roussanova, Google Review
Quality of the hair extensions is unmatched
“I recently got hair extensions from Jessica, and I am absolutely thrilled! From start to finish, Jessica provided a seamless and delightful experience that surpassed all my expectations. First and foremost, the quality of the hair extensions is unmatched. They are silky smooth, natural-looking, and blend seamlessly with my own hair. The texture is incredibly soft, and the color match is spot on, making it virtually impossible to distinguish between my natural hair and the extensions.”
D O, Google Review
5. Love’s In The Hair
Love’s In The Hair is led by owner Miranda, who started her journey 14 years ago by doing extensions for friends. What began as a side hustle has blossomed into one of Toronto’s top extension studios.
Her expertise is backed by over 16 professional certifications, and she even offers education in five extension methods both in-studio and online.
You can start your journey with a free consultation, followed by color-matching, installation, styling, and maintenance. Then, choose from their range of tape-ins, K-tip bonds, I-tip, beaded sew-in wefts, and beaded sew-in wefts.
For those who need maintenance, they provide various services such as extension removal, sew-in move-ups, and re-taping, all starting at reasonable prices. As a bonus, Miranda offers her own private Black Label hairline and styling products.
Sadly, we heard about extensions coming loose after only a month, so it might be worth discussing this concern during your consultation.
Pros
- Over 10 years of experience
- Has several certifications
- Offers teaching sessions
- Free consultation
- Wide range of hair extension offerings
- Own private Black Label hair products
- Maintenance services available
Cons
- Reports of extensions coming loose
Did an absolute amazing job on my extensions
“I could not be happier with my experience here! I had the pleasure of working with Jen who did an absolute amazing job on my extensions. I have had extensions in the past and have never been completely happy as I found they never blended properly but Jen did such a great job you would never expect that I have extensions! The location is adorable, all of the staff were pleasant to deal with and Jen made me feel so comfortable/had me leaving looking like a whole new woman 😍 From now on I will not let anyone else touch my hair!”
Jada Todd, Google Review
More than happy to only come here for my extensions from now on
“I got my extensions done by the lovely Jamie and she was amazing! It was my first time getting Fusion extensions and she was awesome at explaining the installation process, proper care, and how long they’re supposed to last. Any question I asked she had the answer for. I loved the salon set up, affordable prices, the effortless install and customer service that was provided. I am more than happy to only come here for my extensions from now on.”
Marianna Goddard, Google Review
