Business Details
40 Years
experience
Expert Hair Styling & Color Transformation in Burlington
Classic Hair Design, founded in 1986, is a premier hair salon in Burlington, Ontario, specializing in advanced haircutting, color transformation, and perm techniques. With over 39 years of experience, owner Abby Birbari combines artistic passion and technical expertise to deliver personalized hair solutions for both women and men. Our services include color correction, foil highlights, ombre, balayage, grey blending, and specialized perm techniques such as spiral, beach wave, and multi-textured perms.As a certified perm technician and curly hair specialist, we prioritize hair health and innovative styling methods, offering permanent hair straightening and precision curly haircuts. Our commitment to continuous learning and client education is reflected in our perm blog, color correction resources, and YouTube tutorials. We serve Burlington, Waterdown, Dundas, and Ancaster, blending creativity with technical mastery to transform hair goals into reality.
Services
Haircutting
Color Correction
Perm Services
Curly Hair Styling
Grey Blending
Permanent Straightening
Online Consultations
YouTube Tutorials
Hair Education
Custom Highlighting
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We offer 39 years of specialized expertise in hair transformation and technical mastery.
- Our perm techniques combine classic methods with modern innovations for lasting results.
- We provide personalized color correction and grey blending tailored to individual hair patterns.
- Our curly hair specialists use wet-cutting techniques for precise, frizz-free results.
- We prioritize hair health education through blogs, tutorials, and one-on-one consultations.
What people say
Life-changing color correction
Natural-looking grey blending
Expert curly hair cutting
Transformative perm results
In-depth hair education
Services
Color Correction
Specialized color correction services address unwanted tones, blotchiness, or failed DIY attempts. Using advanced formulation techniques and color theory, we restore hair health while achieving desired shades. Our process includes consultation, strand testing, and customized toning to neutralize brassiness or uneven pigmentation. Clients receive personalized aftercare guidance to maintain results.
Spiral Perm
Spiral perms create defined, springy curls using vertical rod placement and precise processing. Ideal for shoulder-length or longer hair, this technique offers volume and movement with minimal daily styling. We use pH-balanced solutions to protect hair integrity while ensuring long-lasting curl retention through proper neutralization.
Curly Hair Cutting
Precision curly hair cutting employs wet-cutting techniques to enhance natural curl patterns. By analyzing texture and density, we create customized shapes that reduce frizz and maintain curl definition. The method prevents over-thinning while optimizing weight distribution for balanced, voluminous results.
Grey Blending
Grey blending seamlessly integrates natural greys with existing color using strategic highlights and lowlights. This low-maintenance approach avoids harsh regrowth lines by creating vertical dimension. We match undertones to skin tones, offering options from subtle transitions to bold silver accents for a polished, age-defying appearance.
Multi-Textured Perm
Multi-textured perms combine varying rod sizes and wrapping angles to create dynamic curl patterns. This technique mimics natural curl variation, adding body and movement through layered textures. The result is voluminous, low-maintenance styling suitable for medium to long hair with customizable tightness and direction.
People
Abby Birbari
Owner & Master Hairstylist
With 39 years of experience, Abby Birbari is a certified perm technician and color correction specialist. Former salon owner turned solo artist, she pioneered modern perm techniques and curly hair education through her YouTube channel and blog. Her expertise spans advanced haircutting, chemical processes, and hair health restoration.
Questions
What hair services do you specialize in?
We specialize in color correction, perm techniques (including spiral and beach wave), curly hair styling, grey blending, and advanced haircutting for both women and men.
How do you handle complex color corrections?
We use strand testing, color theory analysis, and customized formulations to address brassiness, blotchiness, or failed DIY attempts while maintaining hair health.
Can you perm previously colored hair?
Yes, we assess hair condition and use pH-balanced solutions for safe perming of color-treated hair, with recommendations for optimal timing relative to coloring services.
What perm types do you offer?
We offer spiral perms, beach waves, multi-textured perms, body waves, and ombre perms using modern techniques tailored to hair type and desired curl pattern.
How do you approach curly hair cutting?
We use wet-cutting techniques to enhance natural curl patterns, analyzing texture and density to create customized shapes that reduce frizz and maintain definition.
Do you provide online consultations?
Yes, we offer free online consultations via email or text, requiring hair photos and history to develop personalized treatment plans before in-person appointments.
