Empress Hair Salon & Beauty Supplies Ltd has been a New Westminster favourite for precision cuts and colour for over 12 years. They’re the salon neighbours recommend when you want reliable results, whether it’s a subtle refresh or a complete style change. The space feels warm and practical, about 1,200 square feet of bright styling stations and a small retail corner stocked with professional brands you can actually use at home.

If you need a cut, they offer everything from classic men’s barbering to layered women’s cuts and restorative children’s trims. Colour services include single-process tinting, full foiling, balayage and corrective colour work, using Redken, Olaplex and Joico products. They also do keratin smoothing treatments, Brazilian blowouts, and a range of conditioning treatments where Olaplex No. 3 is a regular in the protocol. On the retail side you can buy salon-grade shampoos, styling serums and brushes right after your appointment, so you leave with the exact products your stylist recommended.

The team mixes seasoned stylists with newer talent, several of whom hold Redken colour certification and advanced cutting certificates from local colleges. Book a consult and they actually measure hair length, assess porosity and outline a two-step plan with timelines and maintenance costs. Appointments are paced so stylists are not rushed; expect about 45 minutes for a standard cut and 2.5 to 3 hours for a full balayage. They accept walk-ins when chairs are available, and online booking is easy through their website.

People choose Empress because it’s practical, consistent and part of the local fabric. They support community events and occasionally offer discounted services for nearby seniors and students. For a dependable salon where the team explains what they are doing and why, call 604-521-5284 or visit empresshairsalon.com.