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Boutique Hair Studio in Hamilton

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Your Best Look?

I’ve been a stylist for 20 years and my passion for creating authentic looks for my guests only increases as years pass. My hair studio is located inside my home in East Hamilton. If you would like to book an appointment, please read the FAQ portion of this website before going to the booking site. Please sign up for my email marketing so you don’t miss out on important news and updates. New clients are welcome, and when I receive your appointment request I will reach out via email to get to know you and the look you want before we meet.

Event hair styled by Andrea King in Hamilton
Event hair in a bun styled by Andrea King in Hamilton
Short hair cut by Andrea King in Hamilton

The Space

The studio space is located on the lower level in my East Hamilton home.  To access the space, clients must be able to use the stairs as there is one set of stairs required.  As a guest in my hair studio, you are a guest in my home.  I have cozy slippers for you when you arrive as well as snacks.  Coffee, tea and water are always available.  If you need to work during your appointment you have access to WiFi and a working desk that I will roll in for your appointment. Please refrain from booking any meetings during your appointment time and please provide yourself a buffer before and after your appointment time.  If you would like a silent appointment or have a music request, if being in the big light is too much for the duration of the appointment or you have any other sensory concerns, please advise at the time of your booking so we can make sure you are having the ultimate personalized experience.  Payment for services are made through SQUARE.  Debit, visa, mastercard and american express are accepted forms of payment. Transformation services can request payment through AFTERPAY for a small fee. 

    • HAIRSTORY’S NEW WASH:  RICH, ORIGINAL, DEEP, BONDING & BLUE PURPLE VARIATIONS

    • SCHWARTZKOPF PH LEVELING BLUE SHAMPOO

    • SCHWARTZKOPF PH LEVELING PURPLE SHAMPOO

    • ALCOVE DAILY MOISTURE SHAMPOO & CONDITIONER 

    • SHAKLEE PROSANTE SHAMPOO & CONDITIONER

    • AG NATURALS BALANCE SHAMPOO & BOOST CONDITIONER

    • HAIRSTORY

      • PRIMER

      • HAIR OIL

      • DRESSED UP

      • HAIR BALM

      • POWDER

      • LIFT

      • UNDRESSED

    • DESIGN ME

      • GLOSS ME CANNABIS SATIVA OIL

      • BOUNCE ME CURL BALM & CURL REFRESHER INFINITE MIST

      • HOLD ME 3 WAYS HAIRSPRAY

      • HOLD ME FLYAWAY WAX

      • FABME LEAVE IN TREATMENT

      • PUFF ME BEACH WAVE INFINITE MIST

    • ALCOVE

      • STYLING GELLY

The Cuts

The Front

    • A custom cut for the fringe and face framing layers considering your personal face shape, hair texture, and styling needs. This service does not include a cleansing service, please come with clean hair that hasn't been worn back in a headband, hat or hair tie.

    • If you have never had bangs or have told me you will never get them again, this service might be longer than 20 minutes as we discuss your emotional and hormonal state. (just kidding, or am I?)

  • Service Time: 15 - 20 minutes

    Investment: $15

The Little One

  • Looking to book a haircut for your little kiddo? Please add their name to your appointment notes and anything I need to know about them.

    This cut does not include a wash or style

    I will do a thorough scalp check and then spray down the hair with both water and leave-in conditioner, please make sure their hair is close to clean. If there are a large amount of mats and tangles I will do my best to comb through in the time allotted for the appointment, if you know that you need help with this please include it in the appointment notes so we can make sure the time is there.

    If your kiddo is big enough (as in they can be seated with a soft booster or without) for a wash and style and that is what they and you would like for them please book THE SHAPE.

  • 30 to 45 minutes

  • $35 - $55

The Short Cut

  • custom barbering done with the consideration of your face shape, done with a combination of scissors, razor and clippers. Length of hair is scalp to chin. Assessment of scalp health included.

  • Time: 30 - 45 minutes

    Investment: $35 - $55

The Shape

  • A custom haircut considering your personal face shape, hair texture, and styling needs. Includes cleansing, scalp massage, and a hair and/or scalp treatment to ensure your healthiest hair possible Plus styling so you can achieve your look at home.

  • Service Time: 60 - 90 minutes

    Investment: $75 - $150

    • Short & a little complex: fine to normal density

    • Short & a little complex - medium to thick hair density

    • Medium to Long - thicker than average density

    • Medium to Long hair - fine/average density

    • Long to wow that's long - fine to average density

    • Long to wow that’s a lot of hair - medium to thick density

    • The completely different look (book this when you are including a consultation for a totally new look or we haven’t met or if you aren't sure I'll recognize you from the last time we saw each other. Includes big changes like from long to short.) service could be closer to 2 hours.

The Colours

All colour packages other than The Gotta Go include a cut. If you don’t want a cut, just let me know at the appointment.

The Glaze

  • Custom toned glaze to bring your colour back to life. This service is not done with permanent colour and therefore not intended to cover grey hair.  If you are looking to cover grey hair, please book the BASICS. This service is designed to remove brass or brighten and blend in highlight roots to create a lived-in look between larger appointments or as a way to invite a low-maintenance change. Includes a haircut considering your face shape & hair texture, a treatment to ensure your healthiest hair possible & styling so you can achieve your look at home.

  • Time: 1.25 hours - 1.75 hours

    Investment: $150

The Basics

  • Base touch up OR face frame highlight + haircut considering your face shape & hair texture, finished with a custom toned glaze. A treatment is included to ensure your healthiest hair possible & styling so you can achieve your look at home.

  • Service Time: 1.5 - 2 hours

    Investment: $200

The Signature

  • Partial highlight or hair paint + haircut considering your face shape & hair texture, finished with a custom toned glaze. Grey coverage is available in this option. A treatment is always included to ensure your healthiest hair possible & styling so you can achieve your look at home.

  • Service Time: 2 - 2.5 hours

    Investment: $250+

The Works

  • Full highlight/hair paint or combo of the 2 + grey coverage + haircut considering your face shape & hair texture, finished with a custom toned glaze. A personalized treatment is always included to ensure your healthiest hair possible & styling so you can achieve your look at home.

  • Time: Up To 4 Hours

    Investment: $350 - $400

    Financing options available

The Transformation

  • A total makeover for the client looking for a dramatic change. Includes every step of the process from consultation to colour, to cut, and all of the treatments in between to ensure your healthiest hair possible. Fantasy Colour, corrections, grey blending and often most new clients and new to you looks can expect to fall into this category. Formally known as THE OVERHAUL.

  • Time: 3.5 to 6 hours

    Investment: $100 per hour

    Financing options available

The Gotta-Go

  • A base touch-up or overall fantasy colour deposit (one colour) with a wash in salon (or an at-home cleansing option)

  • Service Time: 30-60 minutes

    Investment: $85 - $100

The Styling

The Cher Horowitz (The Everyday)

  • Date night with Christian? Trying to impress Josh? Just want me to do your hair because it's better that way?

    Wash, scalp massage and blow-dry with styling.

  • Time: 45+ minutes

    Investment: $60 and up

The Mane Event

  • Wedding, gala, cosplay or party? Whatever the event, I can help.  If you are planning to book a wedding or wedding party, on or off-site, a consultation along with a contract and deposit are required to book your date.

  • Service Time: 1+ hours

    Investment: $75 and up

The Lesson

  • Want to learn how to style your hair, use your new products or new appliances?  Feel like you can’t get your hair styled without a burn or freaking out.  Book a lesson with me.

  • Contact Me!

The Trial

  • When the event is major and time is of the essence, the trial appointment for weddings is just as much for me as it is for the bride. It is required for booking your wedding with me.

  • 1 hr 15 min

    Please contact me about booking this service

The Treatments

Most appointments booked include at least one of these treatments, if you would like a face massage or have a specific request please include that in your appointment notes.

Scalp Treatments

  • A blend of prebiotics and micellar water that helps to gently cleanse the scalp before a wash.  Can be used before any service in the salon.  Usually followed by NEWWASH deep, original, rich unless specific allergies are mentioned. Unscented and zero fragrance or essential oils added to the PREWASH. This product can be purchased through my HAIRSTORY link for home use.

  • This product contains aloe. The product is a gentle acid exfoliant for the scalp. I can use this with the scalp brush for expedited exfoliation before a cut. For cuts close to the scalp this product can be left on when you leave.  SPF is recommended after use if there is prolonged time in the sun. This is not safe on compromised skin, so will be applied after a thorough scalp assessment which is included in all haircuts.

  • This treatment is a blend of oils, both therapeutic and essential as well as hyaluronic acid, vitamin B5, micellar water. A full list of ingredients is available upon request.  I will apply this oil to your scalp as a means to moisturize and stimulate hair growth.  I will use a combination of the scalp brush and my fingers to massage. This will be followed by PREWASH or the use of clarifying shampoo. 

Hair Treatments

  • Olaplex Original

  • Olaplex 4-IN-1

  • Gloss Me Moisture Mask

  • New Wash Bonding Formula

  • 0.00 Developer Glaze For Shine

Face Massage

  • Gua Sha

  • Face Roller

  • Hand Massage

  • Sinus Pressure Relief

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 2pm

Tuesday 9am - 5pm

Wednesday 9am - 2pm

Thursday 9am - 2pm

Friday 9am - 4pm

Saturday 8am - 4pm

Sunday Closed

  • For almost 10 years I have trusted Andrea with my hair. As a broadcaster, it's important to always look my best. Whether it was CBC or The Weather Network, Andrea was essential in helping me put my best foot forward. She is creative, artistic, smart and a loyal friend. She will listen to your requests or come up with great solutions when you just don't know what you want. She has kept my hair healthy and happy for many years and I feel so grateful that she came into my life.

    Kim MacDonald

  • I had never been a "one hair stylist" kind of person - I could never seem to find someone who understood what I wanted and helped me make it work for my hair.  However, I have been going to Andrea for the past 6 years and do NOT plan on changing that or going anywhere else!  She has been not only an awesome hair stylist who gets me but has also become a good friend. She's easy to talk to and is really great at what she does.  There are few people you really need in this life and a good hair stylist is one--I'm so glad I found mine.

    Lauren G

  • Andrea has been my hair stylist for over 10 years. Never once have I left an appointment not loving my hair or the company I had during my time in her chair. She is an incredibly talented person and always has the perfect eye for what will work best for her clients. As long has she is working as a hair stylist, I will never go to anyone else!

    Jessica M