{"id":5598,"date":"2026-07-07T11:59:08","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T17:59:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/calgarynka.com\/the-avalon-hair-salon-calgary"},"modified":"2026-07-17T15:06:27","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T21:06:27","slug":"the-avalon-hair-salon-calgary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/calgarynka.com\/en\/the-avalon-hair-salon-calgary","title":{"rendered":"The Avalon Hair Salon \u26059.3"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"padrino-inject-root\">\n<div class=\"padrino-inject-inner\">\n<div data-padrino-shell=\"1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p><a href=\"\/en\/top-beauty\">\u2190 Beauty salons ranking in Calgary 2026: TOP 10 verified<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p><strong>\u0421\u0430\u043b\u043e\u043d \u043a\u0440\u0430\u0441\u0438<\/strong> \u00b7 <span>Calgary<\/span> \u00b7 \u2b50 9.3\/10 \u00b7 580 reviews  \u00b7 <em>updated: 2026-07-07 20:54:01<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> <span>1516 11 St SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1R3, Canada<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex is-nowrap wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+1403-244-3006\">Call<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/?api=1&amp;destination=51.0384773,-114.0890039\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Get directions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a8fb4fa59ae3\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #090909;color:#090909\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #090909;color:#090909\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a8fb4fa59ae3\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/calgarynka.com\/en\/the-avalon-hair-salon-calgary\/#The_Avalon_Hair_Salon_%E2%80%94_award-winning_keratin_and_colour_salon_in_the_Beltline\" >The Avalon Hair Salon \u2014 award-winning keratin and colour salon in the Beltline<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/calgarynka.com\/en\/the-avalon-hair-salon-calgary\/#Services\" >Services<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/calgarynka.com\/en\/the-avalon-hair-salon-calgary\/#Technology_brands\" >Technology &amp; brands<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/calgarynka.com\/en\/the-avalon-hair-salon-calgary\/#Team_masters\" >Team &amp; masters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/calgarynka.com\/en\/the-avalon-hair-salon-calgary\/#The_Space\" >The Space<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/calgarynka.com\/en\/the-avalon-hair-salon-calgary\/#Who_its_for\" >Who it&#8217;s for<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/calgarynka.com\/en\/the-avalon-hair-salon-calgary\/#Questions_and_answers\" >Questions and answers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/calgarynka.com\/en\/the-avalon-hair-salon-calgary\/#Opening_hours\" >Opening hours<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/calgarynka.com\/en\/the-avalon-hair-salon-calgary\/#Photos\" >Photos<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/calgarynka.com\/en\/the-avalon-hair-salon-calgary\/#Visitor_reviews\" >Visitor reviews<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/calgarynka.com\/en\/the-avalon-hair-salon-calgary\/#Similar_places\" >Similar places<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Avalon_Hair_Salon_%E2%80%94_award-winning_keratin_and_colour_salon_in_the_Beltline\"><\/span>The Avalon Hair Salon \u2014 award-winning keratin and colour salon in the Beltline<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Avalon is a Beltline institution founded in 1979 and led for decades by the Nasser family. Multiple award-winning, it has built its name on precision cutting, colour and some of Calgary&#8217;s most sought-after keratin smoothing.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Services\"><\/span>Services<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The salon offers women&#8217;s and men&#8217;s cutting, wash and blow-dry, colour, highlights, balayage and Airtouch, beard trimming, and a specialist range of keratin treatments \u2014 smoothing, straightening and Keratin Hair Botox.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Technology_brands\"><\/span>Technology &amp; brands<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Keratin work is a signature, with formaldehyde-free smoothing and straightening options matched to each client&#8217;s hair texture, condition and goals after a proper assessment. Tools and stations are kept immaculately clean between clients.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Team_masters\"><\/span>Team &amp; masters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Founded by Mike Nasser and led for decades by Hassan Nasser, the salon carries more than four decades of Beltline heritage. Its stylists have worked with top models, including a Miss Universe titleholder, and Avalon has sponsored the Miss Calgary Pageant since 1979.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Space\"><\/span>The Space<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Set in the heart of the Beltline, the salon blends tradition with trend \u2014 an established, welcoming room where clients are invited to relax over a cup of signature Middle Eastern tea.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_its_for\"><\/span>Who it&#8217;s for<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For anyone after expert, formaldehyde-free keratin smoothing, clients who want award-winning cutting and colour, and those who value a long-established salon with genuine heritage.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Questions_and_answers\"><\/span>Questions and answers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Do you offer formaldehyde-free keratin?<\/strong> Yes \u2014 formaldehyde-free smoothing and straightening are a specialty.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How long has the salon been open?<\/strong> It was founded in 1979 and remains family-led.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do you cut men&#8217;s hair too?<\/strong> Yes, women&#8217;s and men&#8217;s cutting and beard trimming are offered.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do you do balayage and Airtouch?<\/strong> Yes, colour, highlights, balayage and Airtouch are all available.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How do I book?<\/strong> Appointments are booked online or by phone, with a consultation before smoothing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Opening_hours\"><\/span>Opening hours<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Day<\/th>\n<th>Hours<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Monday<\/td>\n<td>10:00\u202fAM\u2009\u2013\u20097:00\u202fPM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tuesday<\/td>\n<td>10:00\u202fAM\u2009\u2013\u20097:00\u202fPM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Wednesday<\/td>\n<td>10:00\u202fAM\u2009\u2013\u20097:00\u202fPM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Thursday<\/td>\n<td>10:00\u202fAM\u2009\u2013\u20097:00\u202fPM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Friday<\/td>\n<td>10:00\u202fAM\u2009\u2013\u20097:00\u202fPM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Saturday<\/td>\n<td>10:00\u202fAM\u2009\u2013\u20095:00\u202fPM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sunday<\/td>\n<td>Closed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"entity-gallery\" class=\"padrino-entity-gallery\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Photos\"><\/span>Photos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.calgarynka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2026\/07\/the-avalon-hair-salon-calgary-1.jpg\" alt=\"The Avalon Hair Salon\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.calgarynka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2026\/07\/the-avalon-hair-salon-calgary-2.jpg\" alt=\"The Avalon Hair Salon\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.calgarynka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2026\/07\/the-avalon-hair-salon-calgary-3.jpg\" alt=\"The Avalon Hair Salon\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.calgarynka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2026\/07\/the-avalon-hair-salon-calgary-4.jpg\" alt=\"The Avalon Hair Salon\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.calgarynka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2026\/07\/the-avalon-hair-salon-calgary-5.jpg\" alt=\"The Avalon Hair Salon\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/section>\n<div id=\"comments\" class=\"comments-area wp-block-group\">\n<h2 class=\"comments-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visitor_reviews\"><\/span>Visitor reviews<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol class=\"comment-list\">\n<li id=\"comment-padrino-0\" class=\"comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1\">\n<article id=\"div-comment-padrino-0\" class=\"comment-body\">\n<footer class=\"comment-meta\">\n<div class=\"comment-author vcard\">\n<b class=\"fn\"><span>nAzila Khatib<\/span><\/b>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"comment-metadata\">\n12 February 2026<br \/>\n \u00b7 <span>\u2605 10.0\/10<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"comment-content\">\n<p>Edgar did such an amazing job on my hair! He cut it shorter, straightened it, and the transformation was honestly incredible. I feel like a whole new person.<br \/>\nHe\u2019s definitely one of the best hairstylists in Calgary. Highl\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"comment-padrino-1\" class=\"comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1\">\n<article id=\"div-comment-padrino-1\" class=\"comment-body\">\n<footer class=\"comment-meta\">\n<div class=\"comment-author vcard\">\n<b class=\"fn\"><span>Vince Avati<\/span><\/b>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"comment-metadata\">\n14 December 2025<br \/>\n \u00b7 <span>\u2605 10.0\/10<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"comment-content\">\n<p>I\u2019ve been going to Hassan for 10+ years now and have always had such an awesome experience. He is knowledgeable and talented, and every time I bring in a picture of what I want, he nails it. Great experience overall, eve\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"comment-padrino-2\" class=\"comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1\">\n<article id=\"div-comment-padrino-2\" class=\"comment-body\">\n<footer class=\"comment-meta\">\n<div class=\"comment-author vcard\">\n<b class=\"fn\"><span>Nicole Baranowski<\/span><\/b>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"comment-metadata\">\n14 June 2025<br \/>\n \u00b7 <span>\u2605 10.0\/10<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"comment-content\">\n<p>Hassan &amp; his team made sure I was so well taken care of. I had an amazing time and I LOVE MY HAIR. I don\u2019t get it cut or coloured often and I have a hard time trusting people with my hair, but I love how the colour and c\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"comment-padrino-3\" class=\"comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1\">\n<article id=\"div-comment-padrino-3\" class=\"comment-body\">\n<footer class=\"comment-meta\">\n<div class=\"comment-author vcard\">\n<b class=\"fn\"><span>Ridma Chathu (Rimi)<\/span><\/b>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"comment-metadata\">\n11 April 2025<br \/>\n \u00b7 <span>\u2605 10.0\/10<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"comment-content\">\n<p>I always have a challenging time with my hair, but Avalon Salon consistently delivers exceptional service. Each visit leaves me absolutely loving my hair! Christina did a fantastic job; she spent long hours without rushi\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"comment-padrino-4\" class=\"comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1\">\n<article id=\"div-comment-padrino-4\" class=\"comment-body\">\n<footer class=\"comment-meta\">\n<div class=\"comment-author vcard\">\n<b class=\"fn\"><span>Agnieszka Kosiorowski<\/span><\/b>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"comment-metadata\">\n24 November 2024<br \/>\n \u00b7 <span>\u2605 10.0\/10<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"comment-content\">\n<p>Avalon is hands down the best hair salon I\u2019ve ever been to! Hassan is an absolute master of his craft, his attention to detail and skill left me beyond impressed. Christina was equally fantastic, making me feel completel\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p><small>Reviews last updated: 2026-07-07 20:54:01<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<nav class=\"padrino-entity-related wp-block-group\" aria-label=\"Similar places\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Similar_places\"><\/span>Similar places<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/restyle-salon-calgary\"><span>Restyle Salon<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/urban-texture-hair-studio-calgary\"><span>Urban Texture Hair Studio<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/lavish-salon-calgary\"><span>Lavish Salon<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/the-beverly-calgary\"><span>The Beverly<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/pureform-salon-calgary\"><span>Pure.Form Salon<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/bu-salon-spa-calgary\"><span>B.U Salon &amp; Spa<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/nest-studio-yyc-calgary\"><span>Nest Studio YYC<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/leenatouch-calgary\"><span>LeenaTouch<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/1977-salon-beauty-lounge-calgary\"><span>1977 salon + beauty lounge<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p><small>Data is refreshed monthly. 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