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 FooA sopping wet head is no match for Shoo Foo’s ultra-absorbent, anti-bacterial and fantastically soft bamboo towels. |
Blow-dries
Blanche Macdonald CentreTrade 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. |
Eyelashes
Noir Lash LoungeGals here are all a-flutter thanks to semi-permanent eyelash extensions from this exclusive salon that does nothing but. |
Gyms and Trainers
PowervibeWe’re picking up good vibrations from this revolutionary new workout (it’s the secret to the body behind many taut celebs and athletes). |
Hair Salons
Barbarella Hair SalonFrom blunt bangs to sleek bobs to bombshell blowouts, this bustling Main Street salon is the Vancouver hipster hair spot. |
Caramel SalonThis full service salon cuts and colours you to perfection, then hands you a candy with your new coif. Sweet! NB: Great blow-dries, too. |
Holts Salon and SpaWe’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, BCCanada
www.halcyondayssalonsandspas.com/section.asp?Section_ID=101 Map |
Statik SalonUpdate your ’do to fashion-magazine status, and take home Statik’s hair care products for low-maintenance mornings. |
Tao SalonGo with the flow at this zen space, and follow the path to hair harmony. Rinse and repeat. |
Make-Up
Kiss & MakeupMake-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, BCCanada
www.kissandmakeup.ca Map |
Shelley HilliardThe 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. |
Men's Grooming
JD'S BARBERSHOPStraight-razor shaves, hot towels and close cuts at this modern barbershop will have your man gorgeously groomed in no time. |
Momentum GroomingExpert straight razor shaves, classic and modern grooming products and a sophisticated barbershop menu make this downtown coif spot the ultimate boy’s club. |
Spas
DC Skin Care ClinicSocialites 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. |

