Salon SiBelle Ottawa ★9.9

Salon SiBelle — a unisex hair salon in Old Ottawa East built around one master stylist

Salon SiBelle is a well-liked unisex salon in Old Ottawa East, close to the university and the river. Its calling card is Dino Dawi, a Red Seal registered hairstylist deep in colour theory — he has completed the full run of Schwarzkopf courses over many years, plus Matrix and Wella certifications. The result is a small, personable salon where the same trusted hands see you each visit.

Services

The menu is genuinely unisex: women’s and men’s cuts, colour and highlights, tinting and grey coverage, styling and blow-outs, haircare and facials, and classic barbering including a straight-razor shave for men. House calls can be arranged, and custom highlight placement and lower-chemical options are part of the colour approach.

Technology and brands

Salon SiBelle works with Schwarzkopf Professional and leans on sulphate-free, pH-balanced products, which suits clients who want a gentler regimen and colour-treated hair kept in condition. Highlighting is placed to the individual head rather than by formula, toners are matched to the result, and tools and the shave station are sanitized between clients.

Team and stylists

Dino Dawi leads as master stylist, alongside stylist Ayman Hatoum, who trained through the Ottawa Academy and holds Wella colour credentials. Because the team is small, appointments are personal and consultative, with continuity rather than rotation through a large floor.

The Space

The salon is a compact, tidy, welcoming room in a quiet residential-and-campus setting rather than a busy retail strip. Clients describe it as clean and inviting with a friendly, unhurried feel — the kind of neighbourhood salon where you are greeted by name — convenient for students, university staff and canal-side residents.

Who it’s for

Men and women who want a steady, personal relationship with one stylist; clients who prefer gentler, sulphate-free care; men after a proper cut and straight-razor shave; and university-area and Old Ottawa East locals who value a small, familiar salon.

Questions and answers

Can I book online? Yes, appointments can be booked online or by phone, and house calls can be arranged on request.

How long does an appointment take? A cut runs under an hour; colour and highlights take longer, with time set aside for consultation.

Do you serve men and children? Yes, it is a unisex salon offering men’s cuts and a straight-razor shave alongside women’s services.

Can I combine services in one visit? Yes, cut, colour and a treatment can be booked together in a single appointment.

Are gift certificates available? Yes, gift certificates can be purchased and used on any service.

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