Business Details
28 Years
experience
Your Trusted Hair Salon in Victoria, BC
Established in 1998, Fish Hair Salon has become Victoria's premier destination for exceptional hair care. Our team of award-winning stylists brings decades of combined experience and specialized training from global institutions. We prioritize personalized service, offering tailored consultations and advanced techniques in hair coloring, cutting, and styling. Our commitment to ongoing education ensures clients receive the latest trends and innovations. Located in a beautifully restored heritage building, we blend a welcoming atmosphere with professional excellence.Our stylists hold certifications from renowned programs, including Bumble & Bumble University and L'Oral Colour Trophy. We maintain a client-centric approach through attentive listening and customized solutions. Our salon supports community initiatives and fosters a culture of continuous learning. With over 25 years in business, we've built lasting relationships with our clientele. Our comprehensive services cater to diverse hair types and styling needs, from everyday looks to special occasion transformations.
Services
Haircuts
Haircolor
Blow Outs
Updos
Extensions
Perms
Consultations
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of specialized hair styling expertise
- Our team includes L'Oral Colour Trophy award-winning stylists
- We provide personalized consultations for every service
- Our stylists receive ongoing training from global institutions
- We maintain a heritage building with modern, comfortable facilities
Associations and certifications
- Goldwell Certified Salon
What people say
Exceptional results
Skilled stylists
Personalized service
Welcoming atmosphere
Expert color work
Services
Haircuts
Customized haircuts tailored to individual styling needs and hair goals. Each service includes consultation, scalp massage, shampooing, conditioning, and professional blow-drying. Our stylists accommodate various hair types and lengths, with pricing based on stylist experience and service duration. Specialized techniques include precision cutting, texture management, and style-specific approaches.
Haircolor
Comprehensive color services using Goldwell-certified products. Offerings include full-color transformations, root touch-ups, highlights, and corrective coloring. Our stylists provide pre-service consultations to determine optimal approaches and pricing. Advanced techniques cover balayage, fashion colors, and natural-looking highlights, with specialized expertise in managing complex color transitions and damage repair.
Blow Outs
Professional blow-drying services creating smooth, polished finishes. Includes thorough shampooing, conditioning, and round brush styling. Ideal for special occasions or maintaining hair health between appointments. Our stylists use professional-grade tools and products to achieve long-lasting results, with pricing varying based on stylist experience and hair complexity.
Updos
Elaborate hair styling services for special events and weddings. Combines curling, pinning, braiding, and styling techniques to create lasting designs. Requires clean, dry hair for optimal results. Our specialists ensure styles remain intact throughout events using professional setting products. Pricing reflects stylist expertise and service duration.
Extensions
Professional extension application and removal services. Includes pre-service consultations to determine optimal types and placement. Our stylists work with various extension methods including tape-in, bonded, and fusion systems. Services consider hair health and styling goals, with pricing determined during initial consultations based on material requirements and application complexity.
People
Donna Dyer
Executive Stylist & Owner
With over 30 years of experience, Donna founded Fish Hair Salon in 1998. She transformed a five-chair operation into Victoria's leading salon, fostering stylist development and maintaining industry excellence.
Yasmin Morris
Executive Stylist
Specializing in color techniques for 20+ years, Yasmin holds American Board-Certified Hair Colourist credentials. Her work has appeared in major media outlets and she excels in bridal hair and editorial styling.
Antonia Fantillo
Executive Stylist
With 25+ years of experience, Antonia specializes in curly hair care and education. She has attended Bumble & Bumble University training twice annually and focuses on personalized curl management solutions.
James Jones
Executive Stylist
Certification candidate with the American Board of Hair Colorists, James brings extensive editorial experience from New York Fashion Week and Vogue collaborations. He emphasizes client confidence through personalized styling.
Shannon Trowsdale
Executive Stylist
Specializing in classic long hair styles and mature hair care, Shannon combines international training from Vidal Sassoon and Nick Arrojo with 13 years of professional experience.
Questions
What hair services do you offer?
We provide haircuts, color services, blowouts, updos, extensions, perms, and corrective coloring with personalized consultations for each service.
How do I book an appointment?
Book through our website or by calling 250.388.3474. We recommend advance booking for popular stylists and special event services.
What is your cancellation policy?
We require 24-hour notice for cancellations. Missed appointments incur $25-$50 fees depending on service duration.
Do you offer student discounts?
Yes, students receive 15% off services booked on Tuesdays with valid student ID presentation.
Are your stylists certified?
All stylists maintain advanced certifications from programs like Goldwell, Bumble & Bumble University, and L'Oréal Colour Trophy.
Can I request a specific stylist?
Yes, our booking system allows stylist selection based on expertise, availability, and service requirements.
Reviews (5)
Alison G.
Dec 19, 2021
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After a long search in Victoria for the right person to cut my thick hair I am so thrilled I found Taylor at Fish. She did a great job and understood what I was asking for perfectly. Will be back for a colour soon.
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Jodi Leanne
Jun 12, 2021
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Love fish hair salon! I have been going here for years and I have always had the best experience. Antonia is the best! I have been seeing her since I started going there and will always go see her. My daughters now see her and love it as well 💖
Laura Gardner
May 19, 2021
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The hair stylists here are amazing and this review should not reflect poorly on them. The stylists are why this salon is one of the best in Victoria.
Unfortunately, the owner is an unprofessional bully. Do not go here if you have an invisible illness and might have to reschedule last minute. She has no sympathy and will publicly embarrass you. I had a very high-risk pregnancy and had to call to cancel and reschedule twice in a row because I was vomiting uncontrollably and too weak to drive. Plus I'm assuming having to be sick during a hair appointment isn't ideal? When I finally got to have my
Unfortunately, the owner is an unprofessional bully. Do not go here if you have an invisible illness and might have to reschedule last minute. She has no sympathy and will publicly embarrass you. I had a very high-risk pregnancy and had to call to cancel and reschedule twice in a row because I was vomiting uncontrollably and too weak to drive. Plus I'm assuming having to be sick during a hair appointment isn't ideal? When I finally got to have my
May Chamberland
Feb 11, 2021
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Before.....This is what the hair looks like when I rush out the door and have no product in my hair after shower. Nevertheless, having Antonia Fantillo of Fish Hair Salon here in Victoria BC as my new-stylist post COVID in August 2020 has been a life changing experience. She knows curly hair and how to tame it. You ROCK Antonia.
TheTinyTinkerbell
Aug 27, 2020
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Found this place by googling "best salon Victoria" and it is ranked high for good reason! The space has so much old charm and character. It is very clean, covid safe, and steady busy but did not feel crowded at all. I have nightmare hair and Sydney turned my vision into a reality! She provided extra tips for care and offered free services if I was unhappy at all with my cut, or just needed to come back for a tweak. The prices are very reasonable, and I will definitely be back to see Sydney for all my future hair needs!
