Do not hesitate to contact us, we are more than just a hair salon, we also carry top-of-the-line beauty products, home decor and fashion accessories. Here at Essence, we love colour, love how it can transform a client's look from good to great to wow. At Essence, we always want our clients to maintain their hair between stylings.
To that end, we go out of our way to find top-flight products and state-of-the-art in-salon treatments. Lorna Stewart has won the Platinum Award for New Westminster's Business Person of the Year! The New Westminster Chamber of. We are a small hair salon and gift store located in the rapidly growing Anvil district of New Westminster, at 863 Carnarvon St.
To that end, we go out of our way to find top-flight products and state-of-the-art in-salon treatments. Lorna Stewart has won the Platinum Award for New Westminster's Business Person of the Year! The New Westminster Chamber of. We are a small hair salon and gift store located in the rapidly growing Anvil district of New Westminster, at 863 Carnarvon St.
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Bryan is a multi-talented guy. He brings solid technical skills to the job, (he has lots of years in the business and has taken part in a bunch of seminars), he really enjoys working with colour, including the very challenging (and dramatic) Ombre Ballyage look. He can do everything in mens hair, including beard care, and loves doing fades.
A good cut is the key to a great hairstyle. The staff at Essence keep up with all the latest trends and techniques. But the key to a great style, the basis of a great cut, is what is called foundational technique. All our stylists are excellent technicians. That means we have excellence in the foundations of style, so that the new tricks are incorporated into what's been proven to work.
Here at Essence, we love colour, love how it can transform a client's look from good to great to wow. We use our experience and advanced training, to give you a realistic idea of what can be accomplished with your hair, given its starting colour and condition, and using our extensive library of colours and toners.
Got the hair frizz going on? Our new smoothing treatment is amazing. 4-6 months before any touch-ups needed, faster drying time and more control over your styling - from wash to blow dry your hair feels like silk reducing all those nasty fly aways and broken pieces. Also great for ladies who have decided to let go of color to control those unruly greys.
We at Essence truly believe in serving not just our clients, but our community at large. We support numerous local and charitable projects, including Monarch Place, a local safe-house for women and children victims of domestic abuse. We are also actively involved in the Royal City Rotary Club, which supports local, as well as international projects serving our global community at large.
Reviews (10)
Fizza Hyder
Aug 30, 2021
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Sue Cook
Apr 29, 2021
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I am recently new to New Westminster and I had my hair coloured yesterday by Bryan at Essence Hair Design Studio. I needed a colour correction because of a previous disaster. Well what can I say , it was fabulous! Brian is very professional and knowledgeable and takes the time time to explain what needs doing to your hair and why. He was truly amazing and we also had quite a lot of laughs as well. Lorna the owner of the salon is also a beautiful and wonderful lady, it is such a warm and friendly salon and very welcoming. I shall definitely be returning to this salon and I highly recommend it ,
Lio V.
Apr 21, 2021
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I had my hair cut there last August before all the shutdowns/restrictions. I know you can still get your hair done right now, but I've been too nervous about going out anywhere that isn't a necessity. As soon as more people get the covid shot I'll be coming back here. They were lovely, and my hair looked bomb! They're definitely going to become my regular salon.
Cynthia Bishop
Mar 17, 2021
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Positive: Cleanliness, Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality
This has to be the most fun I’ve had getting my hair done ever. Lorna and Bryan joke around while being professional and highly skilled. I always come away feeling good about my hair and the experience
Services: Hairstyling, Hair colouring
This has to be the most fun I’ve had getting my hair done ever. Lorna and Bryan joke around while being professional and highly skilled. I always come away feeling good about my hair and the experience
Services: Hairstyling, Hair colouring
Erin Marie
Feb 19, 2021
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Several days ago, my younger sister came in to see Lorna for a scheduled hair appointment-- only to be turned down because of the state of her hair. She described the way Lorna reacted to her hair at first glance was extremely unprofessional, as Lorna exclaimed "Oh my god" when she saw her hair.
My sister was initially under the impression that Lorna would be able to take great care of her hair, especially because she knew that Lorna has had years of experience and great reviews. However, I'm extremely upset to know that my sister came home in tears and felt attacked because of Lorna's reaction
My sister was initially under the impression that Lorna would be able to take great care of her hair, especially because she knew that Lorna has had years of experience and great reviews. However, I'm extremely upset to know that my sister came home in tears and felt attacked because of Lorna's reaction
Natalie Lehr-Splawinski
Dec 31, 2020
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I highly recommend Amy's exceptional hairstyling services! Amy, who is is very talented and creative, has been cutting & styling for me a very chic short and easy to maintain A-line bob for past two years. She always listens and addresses my hair needs and wants and also provides creative ideas how to keep is looking fabulous with highlighting ideas. Simply love the quality of her cuts, her creativity and Amy as a person!
Katherine Holmes
Nov 25, 2020
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I’ve been going to Lorna off and on for over 10 years. Off and on because I’ve twice moved away from the Lower Mainland and during those ‘off’ times I have never found a hairstylist and superb hair cutter that comes close to Lorna’s level of professionalism and talent. I leave her salon feeling very happy with my hair cut and I remain happy until my next visit. She is the only hairdresser whose cuts are so good that I always get compliments from strangers and often weeks after my hair was done. I can also say that Amy does excellent cuts as well as she once did my hair when Lorna had
Maria Uppal
Nov 10, 2020
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When you walk into this quaint salon you are automatically greeted with a smile and are made to feel at home. Bryan is a master at highlights. My haircut and highlights were the BEST I have ever had. Lorna the owner of the salon is always ready to offer her kind words and quick wit. Go to this salon it's a hidden gem in New West....you walk out a new you!
Karen
Oct 02, 2020
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I always wanted the kind of hair stylist you see in the movies, one that becomes your friend and knows what's going on in your life. A stylist who not only knows what they are doing but makes the appointment fun.
I got my Hair colored by Bryan and it was the best BJ (blonde job) I've ever had. My hair felt strong and nourished after (usually it feels like straw after bleaching) I'll never go to anyone else and look forward to catching up every few months when I need my roots touched up.
I got my Hair colored by Bryan and it was the best BJ (blonde job) I've ever had. My hair felt strong and nourished after (usually it feels like straw after bleaching) I'll never go to anyone else and look forward to catching up every few months when I need my roots touched up.
Kristi Grant
Jul 19, 2020
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I had a wonderful experience today with Brian, he has lots of great knowledge if you want to ask questions about your hair and just a joy to talk to! He’s been styling for the last 20 years and I would definitely recommend him. I have long hair and always get worried of hairstylists cutting off too much. It was exactly what I wanted and the style was perfect :-) The studio has wonderful decor and a great family feel too it. So what are you waiting for? Go get beautified
