Vancouver - Little Black Book

Need to get your dog groomed, your stilettos soled, or find the perfect wedding gift for your high-school nemesis? Look no further than our Editor's Little Black book, the go-to-guide to the best shops and services in the city, hand selected from our editor's personal iPhone speed dials. Ready, Set, Shop!

Health & Beauty

Beauty Accessories

Shoo Foo

A sopping wet head is no match for Shoo Foo’s ultra-absorbent, anti-bacterial and fantastically soft bamboo towels.

604-783-4806
www.shoo-foo.com

Blow-dries

Blanche Macdonald Centre

Trade in your tired hairdresser for a fabulous and fresh hair ingénue who will cut your coiff for $5 on Tuesdays and give you a bargain blow-out.

Downtown Campus
460 Robson St.
Vancouver, BC
Canada
604-685-0337
www.blanchemacdonald.com
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Eyelashes

Noir Lash Lounge

Gals here are all a-flutter thanks to semi-permanent eyelash extensions from this exclusive salon that does nothing but.

1150 Hamilton St.
Vancouver, BC
Canada
604.915-LASH (5274)
www.noirlashlounge.com
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Gyms and Trainers

Powervibe

We’re picking up good vibrations from this revolutionary new workout (it’s the secret to the body behind many taut celebs and athletes).

info@powervibe.ca
638 Kinghorne Mews
Vancouver, BC
Canada
604-687-8423
www.powervibe.ca
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Hair Salons

Barbarella Hair Salon

From blunt bangs to sleek bobs to bombshell blowouts, this bustling Main Street salon is the Vancouver hipster hair spot.

3277 Main St.
Vancouver, BC
Canada
604-876-1414
www.barbarellahair.com
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Caramel Salon

This full service salon cuts and colours you to perfection, then hands you a candy with your new coif. Sweet! NB: Great blow-dries, too.

2342 Granville St.
Vancouver, BC
Canada
604.731.5112
www.caramelsalon.com
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Holts Salon and Spa

We’re taking residence at the house of Holts now that this breezy, modern and full-service salon has opened its stylish doors.

737 Dunsmuir St.
Vancouver, BC
Canada
604-681-3121 ext. 71607
www.halcyondayssalonsandspas.com/section.asp?Section_ID=101
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Statik Salon

Update your ’do to fashion-magazine status, and take home Statik’s hair care products for low-maintenance mornings.

2331 Granville St.
Vancouver, BC
Canada
604-681-1444
www.statiksalon.com
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Tao Salon

Go with the flow at this zen space, and follow the path to hair harmony. Rinse and repeat.

1523 W. Eighth Ave.
Vancouver, BC
Canada
604-732-7889
www.taosalon.com
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Make-Up

Kiss & Makeup

Make-up lessons and an e-shop are just two perks at this girly temple to cult cosmetics. Your lipstick index just went up!

H2-925 Main St. The Villiage, Park Royal
West Vancouver, BC
Canada
604.922.6292
www.kissandmakeup.ca
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Shelley Hilliard

The hottest make-up artist in the city, Hilliard’s mobile make-up and personal shopping services are your secret to looking polished for every occasion.

shelleyhilliard@yahoo.com
Canada
778-891-8159
www.shelleyhilliard.com
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Men's Grooming

JD'S BARBERSHOP

Straight-razor shaves, hot towels and close cuts at this modern barbershop will have your man gorgeously groomed in no time.

235 Abbott Street
Vancouver, BC
Canada
604-331-8441
www.jdsbarbershop.com
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Momentum Grooming

Expert straight razor shaves, classic and modern grooming products and a sophisticated barbershop menu make this downtown coif spot the ultimate boy’s club.

1237 Burrard St.
Vancouver, BC
Canada
604-689-4MEN (4636)
www.momentumgrooming.com
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Spas

DC Skin Care Clinic

Socialites from West Van to the U.S. swear by facialist Dusanka Culajevevic’s expert European skin regime that will have you glowing inside and out.

101-1675 Hornby St.
Vancouver, BC
Canada
604-681-9595
www.dcskincareclinic.com
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