26 Reviews

Chop Hair Bar & Day Spa

Nanaimo, British Columbia
Reviews
Maggie George
20 Jun 2018
REPORT
Says walk-in when I called she said it wasn't... So for that you guys get a one!! And I'm not impressed!!
Erika Pollmuller
6 Jun 2018
REPORT
I've had my hair colored red here twice now and both times I absolutely loved it. I recommend seeing Micheal, excellent work!
Bonnie Mackenzie
1 Jun 2018
REPORT
Haylee is an awesome colorist and hairdresser!!!!
Jenny Pepera
12 Feb 2018
REPORT
I have been here a few times now, everyone really nice and very clean. I am so glad I found it! They work really hard and do a great Job
Shawna Lagueux Omot
24 Jan 2018
REPORT
I love this nail salon. Best yet that I have found in Ohio sense I moved here. She always takes her time and does them exactly how I want them and she don't complain :) I personally like Michelle but ... Read More
I love this nail salon. Best yet that I have found in Ohio sense I moved here. She always takes her time and does them exactly how I want them and she don't complain :) I personally like Michelle but they are all great of you ask me. And she is excellent with eyebrowsRead Less
jacqui hulobow
23 Jan 2018
REPORT
Whoever answered the phone was extremely unhelpful as if she didn't care - turned me right off so will take my business elsewhere - too bad the first impression stopped with just a phone inquiry.
Rebecca Elmhurst
2 Jan 2018
REPORT
Have been going here for years! Hands down best salon in Nanaimo, reasonable prices and if you have long hair - they don't cut it all off!!!
Janelle Williams
23 Nov 2017
REPORT
Took me right away. Put up with my indecisiveness and did a great job. Thanks, Tony.
Mandy Innocenzi
20 Oct 2017
REPORT
I go here often and really like them. It's close to home, never really wait long, and the prices are reasonable. The pedicures are amazing.
Erica Greenup
13 Sep 2017
REPORT
Amazing hair cut and amazing experience with Michael. :D
Debbie Nestor-Staskiews
29 Jul 2017
REPORT
The staff there treat you with respect, and allow you time to relax and enjoy their services.
Nicole Fougerousse
23 Jul 2017
REPORT
Excellent service and great prices! we will definitely be back!
Tiana Hood
16 Jun 2017
REPORT
Terrible...Terrible I waited for an hour and a half. When I arrived I was told that I would only have to wait about 30 minutes. It seems like this place caters to pedicures no matter the time they pop... Read More
Terrible...Terrible I waited for an hour and a half. When I arrived I was told that I would only have to wait about 30 minutes. It seems like this place caters to pedicures no matter the time they pop in and they take others that come in after you first. I won't be back. Waste of time. Read Less
RECKLESS G
3 Jun 2017
REPORT
Ashley is a great barber!
Ankit Gupta
13 Apr 2017
REPORT
If you need a haircut meet Ashley, she is the best. She discusses about your hair and what will look good and how she will go through the haircut. Best part is you get free touch ups anytime.
Sylvia Traywick
7 Apr 2017
REPORT
This is my second time in the salon 💇 I just moved in the area but the people are very friendly and Michelle does a great job with my nails
Amanda JKlemm
5 Apr 2017
REPORT
I have nothing bad to say. Everything was great, prices are good. Pedicure was amazing, I've never had such a great experience before !
Jami Kinton
17 Mar 2017
REPORT
Extremely disappointed. In less than a week after I got my nails filled I had to come back in three times as my nails continued to fall off. I do not have a job with heavy manual labor or engaged in a... Read More
Extremely disappointed. In less than a week after I got my nails filled I had to come back in three times as my nails continued to fall off. I do not have a job with heavy manual labor or engaged in any activities that would have provoked this. Upon my third trip, the manager told me I had to pay for his work. I told him this was ridiculous as I had to take the time out of my busy day to return for the third time, after my initial fill less than a week prior, to pay for their... poor work. Ignoring me for half the conversation, instead he proceeded to yell over my head to his employees in a language I did not understand, which I found extremely rude, then told me I must pay. Finally realizing he did not in any way understand good customer service and was not seeing reason whatsoever, I put my money down and told him I would not be back. Don't waste your time. Very disappointed. See More Read Less
brandy brown
6 Oct 2016
REPORT
Had to haircut a while ago by owner, she shouldn't be cutting hair not sure if she knows exactly what she's doing it was coloured the wrong tone they tried to fix it twice !! and it still wasn't right... Read More
Had to haircut a while ago by owner, she shouldn't be cutting hair not sure if she knows exactly what she's doing it was coloured the wrong tone they tried to fix it twice !! and it still wasn't right. Don't do something to someone's hair if you can't accomplish it properly! Their excuse was you can't get the proper tone The first time around. I've had numerous places get my blonde to where it needs to be the first time crazy excuse! Read Less
Anastassia Waddell
20 Nov 2013
REPORT
CHOP has been through its up and downs, but I have never had a bad experience there. My hair always looks fantastic, the staff is friendly and accommodating, it's a nice and comfortable atmosphere, an... Read More
CHOP has been through its up and downs, but I have never had a bad experience there. My hair always looks fantastic, the staff is friendly and accommodating, it's a nice and comfortable atmosphere, and I will continue going to them regularly for my hair. Convenient location and the prices are reasonable for the wide array of services they offer. Read Less
Caitlin Samuelsson
28 May 2013
REPORT
I went in at noon and booked a hair appointment for 2pm this afternoon. I made sure to ask that the stylist was comfortable doing short hair cuts and was assured she was. Two phone calls from Chop la... Read More
I went in at noon and booked a hair appointment for 2pm this afternoon. I made sure to ask that the stylist was comfortable doing short hair cuts and was assured she was. Two phone calls from Chop later, trying to get me to reschedule, at 1pm they told me "the stylist can't do short hair." I'm assuming I just got bumped, or the stylist isn't available after all, but either way, if the booking is this unprofessional, I don't really feel comfortable getting my hair cut there. Read Less
31jetjet
20 Aug 2012
REPORT
After several bad hair cuts and unpleasant experiences I knew it was time to get my hair done again, so this time I called Chop. The Owner recommended I see Jayson. I was a bit nervous when I arrived ... Read More
After several bad hair cuts and unpleasant experiences I knew it was time to get my hair done again, so this time I called Chop. The Owner recommended I see Jayson. I was a bit nervous when I arrived but Jayson made me feel at ease. He had many engaging stories and I found myself laughing at his jokes while he trimmed away. The end result? Life given back to my hair without any loss in length! Jayson is very good at what he does and my friends certainly noticed at dinner! Thanks, Jayson! Read Less
lovenlife
23 Feb 2012
REPORT
I have been going to Chop since they opened for all of their services, and I have always left happy. The staff are always open and inviting and very helpful with all of my needs, I have curly hair so ... Read More
I have been going to Chop since they opened for all of their services, and I have always left happy. The staff are always open and inviting and very helpful with all of my needs, I have curly hair so my hair can be tough for some people to cut, But I've been to most of the stylists and they are all great with my sometimes unruly hair.I get my nails and waxing done there as well, And I've never been displeased with the service I've gotten,The Lady who does both services is professional and friendly and I've never had a single service from her that I didn't like.Plus I love that shes always open to my wild and fun nail ideas.All in all, I love that I can come here, and get my hair, nails and waxing done at once, and emerge a brand new woman.:) Read Less
nannie212
23 Feb 2012
REPORT
I could hardly wait to write a reveiw for the wonderful service I recieved by the staff at Chop and when i got here to do so I was soo dismayed and dissapointed to see what some other person has writt... Read More
I could hardly wait to write a reveiw for the wonderful service I recieved by the staff at Chop and when i got here to do so I was soo dismayed and dissapointed to see what some other person has written about the nail tech. :( wow she sounds like she is talking about a totally different girl from the one that looked after me .. and I do know there is only one girl there for nails.you just can't please em all i suppose and thats okie.. for she sure did my nails great!! I will be uploading a pic to show mine as well . somtimes it takes a person a few times getting a service done to have the complete understanding of what a person likes or dislikes .it has been my experience at other places I have gone to that it may take the hair dresser or nails tech or whoever a few times with me to find the perfect niche and to know exactly how I like things .. I go to Chop for the following reasons : close to my home, friendly neighborhood service, always available, reasonably priced ( face it we go to who ever is the most reasonable no matter what we are shopping for )! but luckily they are super talented as well !please be like me and see for yourself I NEVER believe whiners I have to see for myself!!!!!!! some people just enjoy complaining it must make them feel important or powerful or somthing!! Read Less
Amber O
19 Feb 2012
REPORT
So after 3 weeks of waiting for this appointment (I cancelled once due to work and she cancelled on me twice), I was very dissatisfied.They are very choppy looking and i can see her file marks under t... Read More
So after 3 weeks of waiting for this appointment (I cancelled once due to work and she cancelled on me twice), I was very dissatisfied.They are very choppy looking and i can see her file marks under the Gel. The smile lines are very high and look un natural. I can also see little air bubbles under them.The lady that did them was very unprofessional as well, she swore a few times and yes I may be younger but I did not expect that at all.I did like how I asked for Gel nails and they were actual Gel nails and not acrylic with Gel ontop.I may have been her last appointment of the day, but i still should have received great service. I didnt even get the option of any nail art. I am going elsewhere tomorrow to get them removed andd will never go back! Read Less
BeautyQueen
4 Feb 2012
REPORT
This review for the nail tech only, I have not had a haircut at this salon.I have had a full set of nails put on at this place and let me say that it was by far the worst experience I have ever had in... Read More
This review for the nail tech only, I have not had a haircut at this salon.I have had a full set of nails put on at this place and let me say that it was by far the worst experience I have ever had in a nail salon! It was right away a bad sign that she kept talking about how great she was and how she has the best skills. I did not see these skills. My nails were so thick that it was absurd, and not to mention embarrassing! This was not my first set of nails, I have had nails on and off for years and the application was very painful for some reason and she kept "nicking" my cuticles and making them bleed (and she acts like its no big deal that your bleeding alot and doesnt even apologize).Due to the convenience of the location for me I did in fact go back for a fill and I was charged $60 for a FILL and the nails are just bad!! When I went to a different salon to have them removed as they could not do anything with them I felt terrible for the tech as she couldn’t even cut the nails off as they were too thick to fit into the cutter...she used 7 files to take those nails off!Right now she is offering half price sets of nails; do not be fooled into this deal as it is not worth it because you will have to repay someone else to take them off and reapply a full set.The owner lady is nice but is blind to the terrible work her nail tech is doing that is costing her clients (if you think she does good work it just shows how little experience you have in this field). Because of the bad nail service I was way too scared to ever have my hair done!Overall Painful, sloppy, no attention to detail and no pretty finished productAs you can see in the picture they are way wider at the ends and slightly yellow! I wish I got a picture of the thickness as they were the worse nails ever! Read Less
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530 Fifth Street
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Chop Hair Bar & Day Spa

Nanaimo, British Columbia
(26)
530 Fifth Street
Nanaimo British Columbia V9R 1P1
Tuesday
10:00AM-17:30PM
Wednesday
10:00AM-17:30PM
Thursday
10:00AM-20:00PM
Friday
10:00AM-20:00PM
Saturday
10:00AM-17:00PM
Maggie George
20 Jun 2018
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Says walk-in when I called she said it wasn't... So for that you guys get a one!! And I'm not impressed!!
Erika Pollmuller
6 Jun 2018
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
I've had my hair colored red here twice now and both times I absolutely loved it. I recommend seeing Micheal, excellent work!
Bonnie Mackenzie
1 Jun 2018
☆☆☆☆☆
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Haylee is an awesome colorist and hairdresser!!!!
Jenny Pepera
12 Feb 2018
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
I have been here a few times now, everyone really nice and very clean. I am so glad I found it! They work really hard and do a great Job
Shawna Lagueux Omot
24 Jan 2018
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
I love this nail salon. Best yet that I have found in Ohio sense I moved here. She always takes her time and does them exactly how I want them and she don't complain :) I personally like Michelle but ... Read More
I love this nail salon. Best yet that I have found in Ohio sense I moved here. She always takes her time and does them exactly how I want them and she don't complain :) I personally like Michelle but they are all great of you ask me. And she is excellent with eyebrowsRead Less
jacqui hulobow
23 Jan 2018
☆☆☆☆☆
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Whoever answered the phone was extremely unhelpful as if she didn't care - turned me right off so will take my business elsewhere - too bad the first impression stopped with just a phone inquiry.
Rebecca Elmhurst
2 Jan 2018
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Have been going here for years! Hands down best salon in Nanaimo, reasonable prices and if you have long hair - they don't cut it all off!!!
Janelle Williams
23 Nov 2017
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Took me right away. Put up with my indecisiveness and did a great job. Thanks, Tony.
Mandy Innocenzi
20 Oct 2017
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
I go here often and really like them. It's close to home, never really wait long, and the prices are reasonable. The pedicures are amazing.
Erica Greenup
13 Sep 2017
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Amazing hair cut and amazing experience with Michael. :D
Debbie Nestor-Staskiews
29 Jul 2017
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
The staff there treat you with respect, and allow you time to relax and enjoy their services.
Nicole Fougerousse
23 Jul 2017
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Excellent service and great prices! we will definitely be back!
Tiana Hood
16 Jun 2017
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Terrible...Terrible I waited for an hour and a half. When I arrived I was told that I would only have to wait about 30 minutes. It seems like this place caters to pedicures no matter the time they pop... Read More
Terrible...Terrible I waited for an hour and a half. When I arrived I was told that I would only have to wait about 30 minutes. It seems like this place caters to pedicures no matter the time they pop in and they take others that come in after you first. I won't be back. Waste of time. Read Less
RECKLESS G
3 Jun 2017
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Ashley is a great barber!
Ankit Gupta
13 Apr 2017
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
If you need a haircut meet Ashley, she is the best. She discusses about your hair and what will look good and how she will go through the haircut. Best part is you get free touch ups anytime.
Sylvia Traywick
7 Apr 2017
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
This is my second time in the salon 💇 I just moved in the area but the people are very friendly and Michelle does a great job with my nails
Amanda JKlemm
5 Apr 2017
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
I have nothing bad to say. Everything was great, prices are good. Pedicure was amazing, I've never had such a great experience before !
Jami Kinton
17 Mar 2017
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Extremely disappointed. In less than a week after I got my nails filled I had to come back in three times as my nails continued to fall off. I do not have a job with heavy manual labor or engaged in a... Read More
Extremely disappointed. In less than a week after I got my nails filled I had to come back in three times as my nails continued to fall off. I do not have a job with heavy manual labor or engaged in any activities that would have provoked this. Upon my third trip, the manager told me I had to pay for his work. I told him this was ridiculous as I had to take the time out of my busy day to return for the third time, after my initial fill less than a week prior, to pay for their... poor work. Ignoring me for half the conversation, instead he proceeded to yell over my head to his employees in a language I did not understand, which I found extremely rude, then told me I must pay. Finally realizing he did not in any way understand good customer service and was not seeing reason whatsoever, I put my money down and told him I would not be back. Don't waste your time. Very disappointed. See More Read Less
brandy brown
6 Oct 2016
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Had to haircut a while ago by owner, she shouldn't be cutting hair not sure if she knows exactly what she's doing it was coloured the wrong tone they tried to fix it twice !! and it still wasn't right... Read More
Had to haircut a while ago by owner, she shouldn't be cutting hair not sure if she knows exactly what she's doing it was coloured the wrong tone they tried to fix it twice !! and it still wasn't right. Don't do something to someone's hair if you can't accomplish it properly! Their excuse was you can't get the proper tone The first time around. I've had numerous places get my blonde to where it needs to be the first time crazy excuse! Read Less
Anastassia Waddell
20 Nov 2013
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
CHOP has been through its up and downs, but I have never had a bad experience there. My hair always looks fantastic, the staff is friendly and accommodating, it's a nice and comfortable atmosphere, an... Read More
CHOP has been through its up and downs, but I have never had a bad experience there. My hair always looks fantastic, the staff is friendly and accommodating, it's a nice and comfortable atmosphere, and I will continue going to them regularly for my hair. Convenient location and the prices are reasonable for the wide array of services they offer. Read Less
Caitlin Samuelsson
28 May 2013
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
I went in at noon and booked a hair appointment for 2pm this afternoon. I made sure to ask that the stylist was comfortable doing short hair cuts and was assured she was. Two phone calls from Chop la... Read More
I went in at noon and booked a hair appointment for 2pm this afternoon. I made sure to ask that the stylist was comfortable doing short hair cuts and was assured she was. Two phone calls from Chop later, trying to get me to reschedule, at 1pm they told me "the stylist can't do short hair." I'm assuming I just got bumped, or the stylist isn't available after all, but either way, if the booking is this unprofessional, I don't really feel comfortable getting my hair cut there. Read Less
31jetjet
20 Aug 2012
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
After several bad hair cuts and unpleasant experiences I knew it was time to get my hair done again, so this time I called Chop. The Owner recommended I see Jayson. I was a bit nervous when I arrived ... Read More
After several bad hair cuts and unpleasant experiences I knew it was time to get my hair done again, so this time I called Chop. The Owner recommended I see Jayson. I was a bit nervous when I arrived but Jayson made me feel at ease. He had many engaging stories and I found myself laughing at his jokes while he trimmed away. The end result? Life given back to my hair without any loss in length! Jayson is very good at what he does and my friends certainly noticed at dinner! Thanks, Jayson! Read Less
lovenlife
23 Feb 2012
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
I have been going to Chop since they opened for all of their services, and I have always left happy. The staff are always open and inviting and very helpful with all of my needs, I have curly hair so ... Read More
I have been going to Chop since they opened for all of their services, and I have always left happy. The staff are always open and inviting and very helpful with all of my needs, I have curly hair so my hair can be tough for some people to cut, But I've been to most of the stylists and they are all great with my sometimes unruly hair.I get my nails and waxing done there as well, And I've never been displeased with the service I've gotten,The Lady who does both services is professional and friendly and I've never had a single service from her that I didn't like.Plus I love that shes always open to my wild and fun nail ideas.All in all, I love that I can come here, and get my hair, nails and waxing done at once, and emerge a brand new woman.:) Read Less
nannie212
23 Feb 2012
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
I could hardly wait to write a reveiw for the wonderful service I recieved by the staff at Chop and when i got here to do so I was soo dismayed and dissapointed to see what some other person has writt... Read More
I could hardly wait to write a reveiw for the wonderful service I recieved by the staff at Chop and when i got here to do so I was soo dismayed and dissapointed to see what some other person has written about the nail tech. :( wow she sounds like she is talking about a totally different girl from the one that looked after me .. and I do know there is only one girl there for nails.you just can't please em all i suppose and thats okie.. for she sure did my nails great!! I will be uploading a pic to show mine as well . somtimes it takes a person a few times getting a service done to have the complete understanding of what a person likes or dislikes .it has been my experience at other places I have gone to that it may take the hair dresser or nails tech or whoever a few times with me to find the perfect niche and to know exactly how I like things .. I go to Chop for the following reasons : close to my home, friendly neighborhood service, always available, reasonably priced ( face it we go to who ever is the most reasonable no matter what we are shopping for )! but luckily they are super talented as well !please be like me and see for yourself I NEVER believe whiners I have to see for myself!!!!!!! some people just enjoy complaining it must make them feel important or powerful or somthing!! Read Less
Amber O
19 Feb 2012
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
So after 3 weeks of waiting for this appointment (I cancelled once due to work and she cancelled on me twice), I was very dissatisfied.They are very choppy looking and i can see her file marks under t... Read More
So after 3 weeks of waiting for this appointment (I cancelled once due to work and she cancelled on me twice), I was very dissatisfied.They are very choppy looking and i can see her file marks under the Gel. The smile lines are very high and look un natural. I can also see little air bubbles under them.The lady that did them was very unprofessional as well, she swore a few times and yes I may be younger but I did not expect that at all.I did like how I asked for Gel nails and they were actual Gel nails and not acrylic with Gel ontop.I may have been her last appointment of the day, but i still should have received great service. I didnt even get the option of any nail art. I am going elsewhere tomorrow to get them removed andd will never go back! Read Less
BeautyQueen
4 Feb 2012
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
This review for the nail tech only, I have not had a haircut at this salon.I have had a full set of nails put on at this place and let me say that it was by far the worst experience I have ever had in... Read More
This review for the nail tech only, I have not had a haircut at this salon.I have had a full set of nails put on at this place and let me say that it was by far the worst experience I have ever had in a nail salon! It was right away a bad sign that she kept talking about how great she was and how she has the best skills. I did not see these skills. My nails were so thick that it was absurd, and not to mention embarrassing! This was not my first set of nails, I have had nails on and off for years and the application was very painful for some reason and she kept "nicking" my cuticles and making them bleed (and she acts like its no big deal that your bleeding alot and doesnt even apologize).Due to the convenience of the location for me I did in fact go back for a fill and I was charged $60 for a FILL and the nails are just bad!! When I went to a different salon to have them removed as they could not do anything with them I felt terrible for the tech as she couldn’t even cut the nails off as they were too thick to fit into the cutter...she used 7 files to take those nails off!Right now she is offering half price sets of nails; do not be fooled into this deal as it is not worth it because you will have to repay someone else to take them off and reapply a full set.The owner lady is nice but is blind to the terrible work her nail tech is doing that is costing her clients (if you think she does good work it just shows how little experience you have in this field). Because of the bad nail service I was way too scared to ever have my hair done!Overall Painful, sloppy, no attention to detail and no pretty finished productAs you can see in the picture they are way wider at the ends and slightly yellow! I wish I got a picture of the thickness as they were the worse nails ever! Read Less
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