Ape + Canary
Hair salon in Rochester, NY
Ape + Canary opened in August 2015 as a 700-square-foot salon in the city. After a partnership with the Strathallan Hotel, it moved into a space directly across from the hotel, and in March 2018 it added room and widened its service menu. The salon calls itself one of Rochester's premier salons and spas, a description it applies to itself.
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Ape + Canary opened in August 2015 as a 700-square-foot salon in the city. After a partnership with the Strathallan Hotel, it moved into a space directly across from the hotel, and in March 2018 it added room and widened its service menu. The salon calls itself one of Rochester's premier salons and spas, a description it applies to itself.
The salon works from a set of guiding values it calls its MANTRA, which asks for a modern, non-pretentious and timeless approach, an androgynous mindset, respect for yourself and others, and close attention to detail. It welcomes clients regardless of how they identify. Hair color is built on Keune, and stylists receive ongoing education on the full Keune line.
Booking is by appointment only, by call or text at 585-490-9401 or by email at info@apeandcanary.com. A credit card is required to book, and every appointment needs a client profile with a valid phone number, email and card on file. The salon is closed on Mondays and open Tuesday through Thursday 10 AM to 8 PM, Friday and Saturday 10 AM to 6 PM, and Sunday 10 AM to 4 PM. The building has a small private lot in front and two spaces behind, with street parking on Strathallan Park and at the hotel. Cancellations made less than 24 hours ahead are charged the full service total, and the salon asks for 24 hours' notice to cancel or change. Prices may shift with the products used or the length of hair.
The spa side has a unisex sanctuary with a large couch, comfy chairs, blankets and a fireplace, where guests can have beverages and light snacks. Separate men's and women's locker rooms each include lockers, private restrooms, rainfall showers and a dry sauna. Spa guests must be at least 18, and they are invited to arrive up to 30 minutes early to change into a robe and sandals. Side-by-side massages and spa packages are booked by phone rather than online.
A membership is $75 a month, charged to a card on file on the 1st or 15th, and the amount goes into a personal beauty bank that covers services, retail and gratuity. Members get 10 percent off services and retail, two weekday guest passes, a birthday reward and early access to the yearly retail restock, and there is a 90-day commitment. The salon also offers wedding and special event hair and makeup, with a $1,000 minimum to travel for those services and stylists willing to work up to 75 miles from downtown Rochester.
The salon's approach centers on its MANTRA values of modern style, respect and attention to detail, and it says it guarantees its services and overall client experience. Nail work is focused on natural nails, and artificial nails are not removed or performed in the salon.
A small brick building across from the Strathallan Hotel, with a relaxed, fireplace-warmed spa sanctuary.
Specials & promotions
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Monthly membership with $75 beauty bank deposit
$75
We require a commitment of 90-days, after which you can cancel your membership at any time. Member dollars are placed in a membership account with us and stored until used.
On their website as of Nov 1, 2026 · Where we saw it
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$25 birthday reward added to account
Added to your account during your birthday month.
On their website as of Nov 1, 2026 · Where we saw it
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Pamper Package: manicure, pedicure, and facial
$310
On their website as of Nov 1, 2026 · Where we saw it
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Restore Package: manicure, pedicure, and massage
$300
On their website as of Nov 1, 2026 · Where we saw it
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Escape Package: pedicure, facial, and massage
$390
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Full Wellness Package: 80-minute facial and massage
$430
This package includes 2 add-ons to your facial service (excludes dermaplaning and chemical peel) and 1 upgrade to your massage service (hot stone or deep tissue).
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Two Peas Package: side-by-side massage and two facials
$550
Complimentary champagne included
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Refer a new member: $25 account credit
The member discount only applies to active members.
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Services
Final prices may vary.
Short and long haircuts priced by stylist level, with a 45-minute short cut and a one-hour long cut.
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Short Haircut $50–$90
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Long Haircut $60–$120
Glazes, root touch-ups, highlights, balayage, platinum services, custom color and keratin treatments, all with a blow dry and styling.
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Glaze $90–$120
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Roots $100–$150
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Roots To Ends $120–$200
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Mini Light $130–$185
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Partial Highlight $140–$200
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Platinum Root Touch Up $165–$200
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Full Highlight $175–$250
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Partial Balayage $175–$300
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Full Balayage $200–$325
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Partial Keratin $250
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Full Keratin $350
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Custom Color Price at booking
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Platinum Card Price at booking
Classic blow dry and iron work on its own, without a color or cut.
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Iron Work Only $45
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Classic Blow Dry $60
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Classic $60
Curl care, washing and setting, cuts, detangling, clouding, Pintura and coaching for curly and textured hair.
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Extended Curl Care $30
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Extended Curl Care Add-On $30
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Curl Edit $45
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Wash and Set $45
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Short Curl Cut $75
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Clouding $90–$195
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Detangling $90
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Long Curl Cut $90
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First Time Curl Cut $100
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Partial Pintura $120–$185
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Full Pintura $150–$225
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Curl Cuts with Coaching $185
Hair extension services booked by appointment only, through a call or text.
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Hair Extensions Price at booking
Multi-service spa packages, booked by phone.
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Restore Package $300
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Pamper Package $310
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Escape Package $390
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Full Wellness Package $430
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Two Peas Package $550
Swedish, deep tissue, prenatal, anti-inflammatory, cupping, hot stone, Theragun and side-by-side massages in 50- to 80-minute sessions.
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A+C Signature Massage $150–$195
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A+C Deep Tissue Massage $165–$215
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Prenatal Massage $170–$200
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Anti Inflammatory Massage $175–$205
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Theragun Massage $175
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Cupping Massage $180–$210
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A+C Hot Stone Massage $220
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Cup and Stone Massage $240
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A+C Side-By-Side Massage $300–$450
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A+C Side-By-Side Signature Swedish Massage $300–$400
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A+C Side-By-Side Deep Tissue Massage $350–$450
Signature and anti-aging facials with IMAGE Skincare, along with dermaplaning, back facials and add-on treatments.
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Eye Treatment Add-On $25
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Facial Cupping Add-On $30
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Gua Sha Add-On $35
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Chemical Peel Add-On $65
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Dermaplaning Add-On $65
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A+C Back Facial $155
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A+C Signature 50-Minute Facial $165
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Dermaplaning Treatment $165
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A+C Botanical Gua Sha Facial $190
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A+C Anti Aging Facial $200–$230
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A+C Signature 80-Minute Facial $200
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02 Lift Runway Facial $210
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A+C Facelift Facial $215
Lash lifts, Korean lash lifts, lash tints, brow tints and brow lamination with wax and tint.
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Brow Tint $35
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Lash Tint $45
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Brow Lamination + Wax $85
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Brow Lamination + Wax + Tint $100
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Lash Lift $110
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Korean Lash Lift $125
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Lash Lift + Tint $135
Waxing for brows, lip, chin, cheek, underarm, arms, legs, bikini, Brazilian, back, nostril, ear and full face.
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Ear $15
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Ear Wax $15
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Nostril $15
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Nostril Wax $15
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Chin $20
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Chin Wax $20
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Upper Lip $20
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Upper Lip Wax $20
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Brow Design $35
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Cheek $35
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Cheek Wax $35
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Lower Arm $40
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Lower Arm Wax $40
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Underarm $40
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Underarm Wax $40
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Upper Arm $40
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Upper Arm Wax $40
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Lower Leg $55
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Lower Leg Wax $55
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Upper Leg $55
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Upper Leg Wax $55
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Bikini $60
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Bikini Wax $60
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Full Face $60
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Full Face Wax $60
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Back $75
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Back Wax $75
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Brazilian $75
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Brazilian Wax $75
Natural nail manicures and pedicures in polish, gel and Dazzle Dry, plus nail add-ons such as French, nail art and hot stone.
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Add-On French $15
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Add-On Nail Art $15–$25
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Add-On Hot Stone $20
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Add-On Manicure Paraffin $25
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Add-On Honey Heel Glaze $30
A $75 monthly membership with a personal beauty bank, member discounts and guest passes.
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Membership $75
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Add-on Eye Treatment $25
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Add-on Facial Cupping $30
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Add-on Gua Sha $35
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Add-on Chemical Peel $65
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Add-on Dermaplaning $65
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Iron Work $15
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Haircut $40–$75
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Root $65–$80
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Iron Work Add-On $15
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Bowl of Bleach $25
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Bowl of Color $35
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Haircut Add-On $40–$75
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Glaze Add-On $45
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Root Add-On $65–$80
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French Add-On $15
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Nail Art Add-On $15–$25
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Hot Stone Add-On $20
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Gel Polish Removal $25
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Manicure Paraffin Add-On $25
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Honey Heel Glaze Add-On $30
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A+C Signature Manicure $55
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Dazzle Dry Manicure $65
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Gel Manicure $70
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Simple Pedicure (without polish) $70
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A+C Signature Pedicure $80
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Dazzle Dry Pedicure $85
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A+C Gel Pedicure $90
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Special Event Blow-Out $75
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Special Event Blow-Out With Iron Work $85
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Bridal Hair Trial $110
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Special Event Up Do $110
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Wedding Party Hair $125
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Bridal Hair Day-Of $150
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False Lash Application $15
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Bridal Makeup Trial $110
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Special Event Makeup $110
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Wedding Party Makeup $125
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Bridal Makeup Day-Of $150
Photos
Meet the team
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Ava
Junior Stylist
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Benn Lobol
Owner + Master Stylist
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Brittany
Licensed Massage Therapist
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Charles
Stylist
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Christina
Junior Stylist + Esthetician
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Colleen
Hair Stylist + Nail Tech
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Jack
Stylist
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Karisa
Licensed Massage Therapist
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Kevin
Licensed Massage Therapist
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Lily
Esthetician
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Liz
Licensed Massage Therapist
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Madelyn
Esthetician
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Susan
Esthetician
Team members listed on their website. Individual roles, credentials, and current employment have not been independently verified.apeandcanary.com (opens in a new tab)
- Highlights
- Curly hair services range from a basic Extended Curl Care to a Curl Cuts with Coaching session, with a first-time curl cut option
- Spa sanctuary with a fireplace, plus a membership with monthly beauty bank credit and member perks
- Side-by-side massages and a set of spa packages, booked by phone
- IMAGE Skincare used in the signature facials, with an 80-minute option
- Wedding hair and makeup with trial sessions and day-of services, and complimentary travel to the Strathallan Hotel and 7 on Strath
- Natural nail services with gel polish finishing for signature manicures
- Good for
- curly hair care
- wedding parties and bridal trials
- regular clients who want a membership
- couples booking side-by-side massage
- first-time facial clients
- prenatal massage in the second and third trimester
- clients who want waxing with no-fuss booking
- Classic blow dry styling
- Treats
- curl care and cuts
- hair color and highlights
- anti-aging facial care
- unwanted hair
- brow and lash shaping
- massage for relaxation or specific needs
- nail care on natural nails
- Techniques
- balayage
- highlights
- keratin treatment
- curl cuts
- Pintura
- clouding
- iron work
- classic blow dry
- glaze
- dermaplaning
Products & treatments
- Keune Haircare
- Beekman 1802
- A+C Signature Aromatherapy
- IMAGE Skincare
- CND gel polish
- OPI nail color
- Dazzle Dry
- Footlogix foot care
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