Salon Rouge Hair Salon | Ottawa Ontario

Wednesday, 10 September 2025

Salon Rouge: Back to School Season!

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We are officially back in the school swing and the frenzy is finally coming back to the forefront!

The "back to school look" is the most important step during the preparation time. It is what sets the tone of the year and also what gets your mind in a positive space. A fresh look helps you step into the year feeling confident, motivated, and ready to take on anything. Introducing yourself during Frosh Week with a new look is always a great first impression too!

With all of the course syllabi to go through, homework/study time to schedule in and navigating your course load, why not have one aspect all sorted and figured out for you? You can visit one of Ottawa's best hairstylist to figure what the best look for you is. Come use your student discount to tap into those good vibes for those incoming lectures.

Whether it be booking an appointment for a simple Blowdry to get our spa-like hair washes, repairing a summer DIY or booking a Protein treatment and a trim to get that full reset, we got you covered! Appointments are filling up fast so if you missed us before the semester started, no worries… Reading Week is right around the corner.

Your Back-to-School Hair Is All Set!

Our expert hairstylists and colourists in downtown Ottawa will help you build a custom home hair care regimen/routine, so you can maintain that salon look in your dorms to carry that confidence straight into the classroom.

Visit us today and discover why we’re a top choice among Ottawa salons for results-driven, luxury hair care.

If you’re in the Downtown Ottawa area, there’s no better time to transform your hair!

Got more questions? We love talking all things hair. Give us a call at 613-241-1110, visit us at our beautiful Byward Market salon, or reach out online at salonrouge.ca to book a consultation. Your dream color starts here!

Monday, 11 August 2025

Salon Rouge Grand Reopening: Welcome Back!

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We are happy to annouce that your favorite local hair salon have officially reopened and ready to welcome you back!

If you're looking for a fresh cut, a bold new color, or a complete transformation, our talented team of hairstylists and colourists are here to make it happen. Located in the heart of Downtown Ottawa, Salon Rouge has been a trusted name in beauty for years, known for precision cuts, stunning colour work, and personalized service.

At Salon Rouge, we pride ourselves on being more than just a salon we’re a space where creativity, expertise, and care come together to bring out the best in your hair and confidence.

Whether you're a longtime client or a new face, we can’t wait to see you in our chair again. Book your appointment today and experience why Salon Rouge continues to be one of Ottawa’s best salons.

Visit Us and Experience the New Salon Rouge!

Now is the perfect time to refresh your look and treat yourself to a salon experience in our newly renovated space. Whether you’re ready for a full transformation or need advice on the right treatment or product, our expert stylists are here to help.

Monday, 14 July 2025

Hair Gloss vs Toner: What’s the Difference and Which One Do You Need?

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At Salon Rouge, we get this question all the time and we love that you're curious! Whether you're a blonde fighting brassiness or a brunette looking to boost shine, understanding the difference between a hair gloss and a toner can make a world of difference in how your color looks (and lasts). We are here to answer those questions for you.

What Exactly is a Toner?

If you ever got your hair highlighted, think highlights, balayage, or a full lightening service, your stylist most likely used a toner. Toners are color-depositing treatments used after a lightening service to adjust or refine the tone of your hair. You typically will see this being used at the sink after the lightening is done and your foil crown is finally coming off! They’re especially important for neutralizing unwanted tones like brassiness, yellowness, or warmth that can show up after. It’s the magic step that takes you from “okay” blonde to “wow” blonde. When used as an individual service it is most common with blondes but it can definitely be used for all hair colors. For example, toning brown hair allows our brunettes to improve the look of their brown locks. Whether you want a more neutral look by reducing the warm tunes, or if you want to add more warmth to satisfy your chocolate-loving heart, we'll tailor your toner to your perfect shade.

Toner Timing!

So when it comes to getting a touch up we suggest getting it done over the next 4 to 8 weeks as it does fade out and then you will gradually see the initial undertone that you may not like. The fading time depends on your home products such as the time of shampoo and conditioner you use and the amount of times you wash your hair in general. That’s why we always say: your hair is 50% salon, 50% at-home care! It is a team effort, that's why the right products matter.

What Is a Hair Gloss?

Gloss is like a glow-up for your hair. It’s a shine-boosting, conditioning treatment that can be clear or tinted with subtle colour. While some glosses contain pigments that tone like a toner, their main focus is enhancing shine, smoothing the cuticle, and boosting colour vibrancy. You don’t need to have just lightened your hair to get a gloss. In fact, it’s perfect for anyone whose colour is looking a little dull or faded or who just wants a salon-finish shine.

Gloss O'Clock!

Seeing as how a gloss treatment, whether clear or colored, does not lift or lighten the hair, you won't get harsh root regrowth. Meaning that this is a low-commitment color. Hair gloss may feel like magic, but it doesn’t last forever so timing is everything! Most gloss treatments last around 4 to 6 weeks, depending on your hair type, how often you wash it, and the products you use at home (remember the 50/50 rule!). Think of it as a topcoat for your hair: it adds shine, smoothness, and subtle tone, but eventually, it fades. To keep that glossy, freshly-done look going strong, we recommend a refresh every 4 weeks or just before any special events where you want that wow-factor shine.

Team Toner or Gloss: Visit Us to Find Out Which Is Best for You!

Visit us today and discover why we’re a top choice among Ottawa salons for results-driven, luxury haircare.

If you’re in the Downtown Ottawa area, there’s no better time to transform your hair! Ask your stylist which service is right for you or stop by Salon Rouge to explore the options!

Wednesday, 21 May 2025

Frizz-Free All Summer: Our Favorite Anti-Humidity Products and Treatments

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As temperatures rise, so does the humidity and for many of us, that means one thing: frizz. Whether your hair is fine and flyaway or thick and unruly, frizz can make even the best style fall flat. But don’t worry we’ve got the solution. This summer, we're turning to the Alfaparf Semi di Lino Sunshine line to protect and nourish hair all season long.

Why Summer Hair Needs Extra Care

Sun exposure, humidity, salt water, and chlorine can all leave hair dry, brittle, and frizzy. UV rays break down hair proteins, while moisture in the air causes the cuticle to swell leading to puffiness, dullness, and breakage. That’s why a combination of UV protection and hydration is essential in your haircare routine.

Meet the Alfaparf Semi di Lino Sunshine Collection

Specifically designed to protect and restore hair during the summer months, this range combines UV filters, antioxidants, and shine-enhancing ingredients to keep your hair smooth, silky, and manageable no matter the weather.

🔸 Sun Protection Oil

A lightweight, non-greasy oil that shields your hair from UV rays and dehydration. It forms a protective barrier while boosting shine and softness.
Perfect for: Beach days, patio brunches, and daily defense.

🔸 After Sun Shampoo

Gently removes salt, sand, chlorine, and product buildup while restoring moisture.
Tip: Use after a pool day or weekend getaway to reset your hair.

🔸 After Sun Mask

An intense hydrating treatment that nourishes and repairs sun-stressed hair.
Pro Tip: Leave it in for 10 minutes for a salon-like treatment at home.

🔸 Leave-In Conditioning Cream

Provides continuous moisture and heat protection while detangling and smoothing.
Ideal for: Daily use, especially before styling or air-drying.

In-Salon Treatments for Extra Protection

In addition to at-home care, we offer professional treatments to deeply hydrate, smooth, and fortify hair against summer damage. Ask about our:

Deep Conditioning Cellophane Treatment

Ideal for coarse haired clients! This luxury feeling gloss treatment helps your cutilces close down and locks in your colour. This service also helps you in the long run, to make your hair colour last longer. Wether you colour your hair or not, even as an individual service it can help your natural hair get healthier. Cellophanes strengthens hair, preserves natural moisture balance and protects against UV. Now, glossy, translucent color means stronger, healthier looking hair.

Olaplex Revitalizing Treatment

Olaplex No. 1 and is necessary to further repair any broken bonds that the first step may have missed. This bond repair hair treatment reinforces the bonds within the hair that may have become damaged after highlights, color services, straightening treatments, and perms, for immediately noticeable results. This treatment reinforces the repaired bonds and adds hydration, shine, and manageability to the hair. It continues the repair process and seals the cuticles, leaving the hair smoother, stronger, and more resilient. Say goodbye to damage and hello to beautiful, revitalized hair.

Protein Masque Treatment

This professional hair treatment provides deep repair to weak hair, fortifying chemically treated hair when it is most vulnerable. Formulated with an active rescue system, this shampoo leaves dry, dull hair soft and shiny and is also recommended for enhancing the radiance and richness of colour-treated hair.

Thursday, 8 May 2025

Salon Rouge x Semi di Lino: Shine Like Never Before & Meet Our New Product Line!

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We are welcoming our new partner ship with company Alfa Parf and are introducing the best product line Semi Di Lino here at Ottawa's best hair salon! Here at Salon Rouge we make it our goal to bring quality products for our clients to be able to achieve healthy salon grade hair wherever they go. That is what Italian brand Alfa Parf brings to the table, allowing us to extend that goal even further! The Semi Di Lino product line focuses on all hair types at all health stages allowing you to be able to bring your beauty ideas to life. In order achieve this they have categorised their line into two groups: Fiber Treatments and Hair Shape Treatments.

Once you select the perfect products from both categories, you create a treatment that’s made just for you and delivers real results!

Understanding Alfaparf Semi di Lino: An Overview

The name “Semi di Lino” literally means flaxseed, and this ingredient is at the heart of the entire line. Flaxseed is used in all Semi di Lino lines to deliver shine, manageability, and softness. Rich in omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E, flaxseed extract smooths the hair surface and amplifies reflectivity, giving you that elusive “liquid shine” without making your hair feel heavy or greasy.

At its core, Semi di Lino is about restoring hair to its most radiant, resilient self. Whether you're dealing with dryness, dullness, breakage, or just need a boost of shine, there's a formula built to meet your hair exactly where it is.

The journey of Alfaparf began with a quest for innovation and excellence. Over the years, it has emerged as a leader in the hair care industry, thanks to its dedication to creating products that merge advanced science with natural ingredients. By focusing on the beauty of every individual's hair, Alfaparf Semi di Lino has developed a range of treatments that cater to various hair types and concerns. In the realm of hair care, finding the right product that breathes life back into tired, dull locks can be a challenge. Fortunately, Alfaparf Semi di Lino treatments offer a solution that promises to rejuvenate and transform your hair with every use.

Protecting Hair Fiber Health, Whatever its condition!

Visit Salon Rouge in downtown Ottawa to get personalized recommendations from our expert hairstylists and colourists. We'll help you build the ultimate at-home hair care regimen tailored to your hair's unique needs. The Semi di Lino line offers long-lasting treatments designed to protect and restore the health of your hair fiber.

Depending on your hair condition, you can choose from:

Moisture – Ideal for dry hair, this line deeply hydrates, nourishes, and softens.
Diamond – Perfect for normal hair, it shields against everyday pollutants, revitalizes, and adds radiant shine.
Reconstruction – Designed for damaged hair, it restores strength, rebuilds structure, and repairs from within.
Sublime – Suitable for all hair types, this line purifies, perfects, and enhances overall hair quality.

All of Semi Di Lino are free of parabens, miniral oils and shine-enhancing flaxseed extract, Color Fix complex, and sulfate-free formulas.

Hair Treatment Catering the Needs to all Hair Types!

Semi di Lino treatments go beyond everyday care they’re designed to target specific hair needs with precision and lasting results. Whether you want more volume, better curl definition, or frizz control, there’s a treatment tailored just for you.

Volume – Perfect for fine or flat hair, this line helps thicken, hydrate, and boost body without weighing hair down.
Curls – Made for curly and wavy textures, it defines shape, controls frizz, and delivers lasting hydration for soft, bouncy curls.
Smooth – Designed for rebellious or frizz-prone hair, it works to tame, soften, and smooth while locking in moisture.
Density – Ideal for thinning or aging hair, this line revitalizes the scalp and thickens each strand, promoting fuller, healthier-looking hair.

These treatments are powered by Alfaparf’s signature technologies and clean formulations packed with ingredients that work in harmony to transform your hair.

Your Healthy Hair Journey Starts Here!

We're proud to bring Alfaparf's Semi di Lino to Salon Rouge Ottawa's best hair salon. This premium line delivers real results for every hair type, from deep hydration to lasting shine and strength.Our expert hairstylists and colourists in downtown Ottawa will help you build a custom treatment plan so you can achieve healthy, radiant hair at home or in the salon.

Visit us today and discover why we’re a top choice among Ottawa salons for results-driven, luxury hair care.

If you’re in the Downtown Ottawa area, there’s no better time to transform your hair! Ask your stylist which Semi di Lino formula is right for you or stop by Salon Rouge to explore the collection!

Wednesday, 9 April 2025

Frequently Asked Questions About Hair Colour – Answered by Salon Rouge Ottawa Hair Salon

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When it comes to hair color, we know clients often have a lot of questions and here at Ottawa's Best Hair Salonfor we are ready to answer all of them! At Salon Rouge, our expert colorists in Downtown Ottawa take pride in creating beautiful and healthy colour, highlights and balyages while making sure you feel confident and informed every step of the way. Here are seven of the most common hair color questions we hear in the salon:

1. Will coloring my hair damage it?

Yes, but there is minimum damage and there is maximum damage. Dependng on the salon and the stylists, your damage should be minimum to done. At Salon Rouge, we use high-quality premium products to ensure the best quality hair with minimum damage and maximum result. Our priority is always your hair’s health. We do ask to be completely transparent with your stylist on your hair journey/history so we know exactly what we are working with to ensure best results.

2. Can I go from dark to blonde in one session?

In most cases, no. Especially if you’ve been using box dye or have naturally dark hair. Going blonde is a gradual process that often takes multiple sessions to protect the integrity of your hair. We’ll create a personalized plan to help you reach your blonde goals safely. Hence why, transparency on your hair journey is most important.

3. How long will my color last?

The answer depends on the type of service and also your consistancy of your hair care at home. Semi-permanent color typically lasts 4–6 weeks, while permanent color can last around 6–8 weeks with proper care. Maintenance and aftercare are key, we have amazing Salon Grade products that we suggest are great to bring home to upgrade your hair regimen. We always say that "Achieving perfect hair is a 50/50 balance: 50% a good hair stylist, and 50% home care " Which means high-quality hair products. What you do at home day-to-day makes a huge difference between appointments!

4. What’s the difference between balayage and highlights?
Balayage is a technique that creates a soft, natural-looking result with a more blended grow-out. This technique has more of a dark roots showing, with the highlight blending starting a bit after. While foil highlights, on the other hand, provides more structure and contrast. Having your highlights starting from your roots. Both are beautiful options it just depends on your desired look and maintenance level.

5. How often do I need to touch up my color?
This varies based on the service. Root touch-ups for grey coverage are typically needed every 4–6 weeks. If you got a solid colour that is in contrast to your natural colour (ie: sold blonde vs brunett) it depends on how fast your hair grows, we suggest about 1/2 an inches maximum of regrowth. For highlights or balayage, you can usually go 8–12 weeks. Seeing as how balayage has a darking root it can blend well with your brunette roots depending on the base colour. For each service we’ll recommend a schedule that works best for you.

6. Can I color damaged or over-processed hair?
Possibly, but we’ll need to assess your hair first. If your hair is extremely damaged, we may suggest restorative treatments before moving forward with color. Our goal is to protect your hair and only move ahead when it’s safe to do so.

7. How do I maintain my color at home?

Start by using a high-quality, color-safe, sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner to help preserve your color and keep your hair healthy. Our stylists can recommend the best professional products available right here in the salon tailored specifically to your hair type and color. It’s important to use salon-grade products, not drugstore alternatives, to ensure you’re getting the right ingredients and formulas that truly protect your investment. Trust your stylist’s recommendations they know exactly what your hair needs to stay vibrant, hydrated, and strong between visits.

Get Ready for Spring with a Fresh New Look!

If you’re in the Downtown Ottawa area, there’s no better time to transform your hair! Stop by Ottawa’s Best Hair Salon for a Perm Makeover and step into spring with gorgeous, bouncy curls. Our expert stylists will help you achieve a fresh cut, color, and styling that will have you feeling like a million bucks!

Wednesday, 2 April 2025

Local Friend: The Salon That Knows You Like No One Else

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Spring is here, and it’s the perfect time for a fresh start a new style, a new attitude, and a new you! After months of cozy sweaters and wintery layers, it's time to shed the old and embrace the vibrant, sun-kissed energy of the season. At Salon Rouge, we’re ready to help you step into spring with a fabulous new look!

Whether you’re looking for a bold new haircut, a splash of color, or simply a rejuvenating treatment to restore your hair’s health after the harsh winter, we’ve got you covered. And the best part? By choosing Salon Rouge, you’re not only getting a top-tier beauty experience, but you’re also supporting your local businesses and contributing to the heart of your community.

Only the Best for Your Hair: Premium Products from Around the World

At Salon Rouge, we understand that healthy, beautiful hair starts with the right products. That’s why we use only the best premium, high-quality brands that deliver real results. We believe in offering products that are both effective and gentle on your hair, and we’re proud to say that we’ve carefully selected some of the best international brands in the beauty industry

We take pride in offering only premium hair care products from some of the finest brands in the beauty industry. We proudly carry Kevin Murphy and Eleven from Australia, as well as Wella from Germany top-tier brands known for their quality and innovation.

Special Offer Alert! To help you embrace the new season, we're offering an exclusive BOGO 50% Off or Buy Two, Get One Free on all our hair products. Whether you're replenishing your favorite shampoos and conditioners, stocking up on styling products, or trying something new, now is the perfect time to grab these high-quality products at a fantastic price. Treat yourself to the best in hair care, and your hair will thank you all season long.

We’re More Than Your Salon – We’re Your Local Friend

One of the greatest advantages of working with a local stylist is the personalized attention and service you receive. Here at Ottawa's Best Best Hair Salon we take the time to understand your preferences, lifestyle, and needs, ensuring your new look is both stylish and functional. Our expertise in tailoring fashion choices to match your personality is unmatched, allowing you to confidently express yourself through your appearance.

Why Shop Local?

When you choose Salon Rouge, you're not just treating yourself to a makeover you're also supporting local businesses that invest back into your community. Our salon is passionate about providing top-quality services and products that support both local and international artisans and suppliers.

Visit us today and experience the Salon Rouge difference. Your spring makeover awaits, and we can't wait to see you shine!