Hairpins Salon

Hairpins Recommends

A little series where our team shares their favourite local spots + exactly what they order.

Gigi’s Oyster Bar 🤍

Staysea’s order:
Fresh oysters + a fancy cocktail

“Gigi’s Oyster Bar in Comox is one of my favourite spots when I’m craving fresh local seafood and a fancy cocktail. I love all the different mignonettes, the hot sauces, the fresh horseradish… honestly, the whole experience.
Simple, fresh, local, and always so good.”
oysters

Hairpins Recommends

A little series where our team shares their favourite local spots + exactly what they order.

Gigi’s Oyster Bar 🤍

Staysea’s order:
Fresh oysters + a fancy cocktail

“Gigi’s Oyster Bar in Comox is one of my favourite spots when I’m craving fresh local seafood and a fancy cocktail. I love all the different mignonettes, the hot sauces, the fresh horseradish… honestly, the whole experience.
Simple, fresh, local, and always so good.”
oysters

Hairpins is growing,

We’re not looking for one particular type of stylist.
We’re building a team of individuals.

Whether you’re newly licensed, an experienced stylist, a blonde specialist, a creative colour artist, or a seasoned hairdresser with a loyal clientele, we’d love to meet you.

At Hairpins, there’s room for different strengths, aesthetics, personalities, and approaches to the craft.

What matters to us is professionalism, creativity, passion, and a commitment to growth.

We’re a recently renovated boutique salon offering:

• Commission-based compensation
• Kevin Murphy Colour
• Davines & Kevin Murphy Retail
• Education & Mentorship
• Gender-Neutral Hourly Pricing
• SalonScale Technology
• Green Circle Sustainability Practices
• Collaborative Team Culture

Our newly renovated dark and moody space was designed with both clients and stylists in mind, featuring improved workflow, thoughtful storage, and the little details that make busy days easier.

We believe great salons aren’t built by hiring the same stylist over and over. They’re built by bringing together talented people who each contribute something unique.

We’re open to multiple hires for the right people.

Already thinking about making a change this fall, but have summer holidays booked? Don’t let that stop you from reaching out. For the right fit, we’re happy to honour pre-arranged vacation plans.

Interested ?

Drop off a résumé at the salon—Staysea is usually there in the mornings and would love to meet you.

Or text:

250-331-3494

[email protected]

The Smooth.Again line is one of Amber’s favourite KEVIN.MURPHY collections.

The anti-frizz treatment is her go-to for smooth, sleek styles, but she loves it for curls too.

She applies it before BODY.BUILDER mousse to help tame frizz, soften dry ends, and keep curls looking smooth and defined.

A little Pride Month reminder 🌈
At Hairpins, we believe everyone deserves to feel seen, respected, and welcome.
Curiosity creates connection.
Judgment creates distance.
🤍

Let’s be real… it’s hard to pick just one favourite when it comes to KEVIN.MURPHY 🤍
MAXI.WASH is Natalee’s go-to scalp reset. She applies it directly to dry, sectioned hair before showering, lets it sit for 5–10 minutes, then massages it in once her hair is wet.
One of the reasons she loves it is that the gentle enzymes do the work for you, helping to exfoliate and detoxify the scalp without feeling harsh or irritating. It leaves her scalp feeling refreshed, balanced, and deeply cleansed.
HEATED.DEFENSE is her must-have before heat styling. Applied to damp, freshly washed hair, it provides lightweight heat protection while helping maintain the health and integrity of the hair. Bonus: it smells incredible.

Hairpins Recommends

A little series where our team shares their favourite local spots + exactly what they order.

Tintown Cafe 🤍

Ayako’s order:
Berry muffin + a decaf coffee

“It’s super cute, surrounded by beautiful art, and there’s a space where kids can play—which makes it really relaxing to visit.”
cafe

These are Kris’s favourites for curly hair! 🤍

Davines Curl Building Serum + Curl Moisturizing Mousse.

They’re great for soft, shiny, gently defined curls.

Kris likes to apply them to very wet hair, brush through to define and separate the curls, then scrunch and diffuse.

Hairpins Recommends

A little series where our team shares their favourite local spots + exactly what they order.

Weekend by Frankie🤍

Courtni’s order:French toast + a latte

“My husband and I are brunch people and Weekend by Frankie is quaint, cozy, and delicious 🥰”

WHO’S IN / WHO’S OUT — JUNE ☀️

A few scheduling notes for the month ahead:

• Nicole will be away May 28–June 22
• Courtni will be away June 16–22
• We’ll be closing early at 5 PM on June 18
• Hairpins will be closed July 1 for Canada Day

A few dates to keep in mind as we head into summer 🤍