If there is something everyone should have, it’s a good hair stylist, and for the past 25 years, I’ve been going to Robert Ashley Hair Design & Aesthetics, where the owner, Robert Ashley Forester, has kept me looking my best.
Robert (or Ashley as he’s known to his customers) opened the salon 30 years ago after learning his trade at the House of Lords, and currently has six hair stylists and one esthetician working in the salon. The salon is a fantastic place for the whole family, with women coming for blowouts, colouring and fancier styles, guys coming for a quick buzz cut, and the kids getting a lollipop along after their haircut. Not only do they give great haircuts and provide exceptional service, they do so at reasonable prices.
One of the reasons I’ve been going to Ashley’s salon for all these years is his flexible schedule. He frequently makes accommodations for me to fit an appointment in during my busy schedule, and in a few instances, he has actually opened 30 minutes earlier, on Saturdays so I can come by before he gets busy. What’s more, although his salon is closed on Sundays and Mondays, the only time Robert has opened his store on a Sunday was to cut my hair for my wedding day. Not only did he go above and beyond to accommodate my special request, he made me look great for this special occasion.
Ashley and his talented team not only give great service, they also do a lot of charity work. Aside from sponsoring various sports teams, for children, they occasionally have Donation Days, where they donate a portion of the day’s sales to a worthy cause.
After all of these years, my experience at Ashley Hair Design has not changed. The only thing that has changed is my hair. I like to joke around with Robert saying “I should get a discount for having less hair,” to which he responds with “I have to spend half the time looking for your hair, and the other half to cut it.”
Robert Ashley Forester
Robert Ashley Hair Design & Aesthetics
777 St. Clair Avenue West
Toronto, ON M6C 1B7
416-653-0067
www.robertashleyhairdesign.com
