Business Details
Eco-Friendly Haircuts & Coloring Experts in Nanaimo
At Chameleon Hair Salon, we pride ourselves on being Nanaimo's premier destination for innovative hair care solutions. With over 53 years of combined experience among our stylists, we blend classic techniques with cutting-edge trends like hair tattooing and freehand colouring. Our commitment to environmental sustainability is reflected in our selection of vegan, ammonia-free, and sulphate-free products, while our recognition as a L'Oral Elite Salon underscores our industry leadership. Every service includes a comprehensive consultation, wash, blow-dry, and styling to ensure personalized results. Our team maintains advanced certifications through continuous education, specializing in precision cutting, chemical straightening, and advanced colouring techniques.We maintain strict appointment policies to respect both client and stylist time, with clear guidelines for cancellations and late arrivals. Our salon environment combines professional expertise with a friendly atmosphere, prioritizing client satisfaction while minimizing ecological impact. Through our product partnerships with L'Oral Professionnel, VERB, and Inoa, we deliver high-performance solutions that align with modern hair care standards. Our pricing structure reflects stylist expertise and service complexity, with transparent consultation-based estimates for specialized treatments. We actively engage with our community through eco-conscious practices and personalized service approaches tailored to individual client needs.
Services
Hair Coloring
Touch-Ups
Hair Tattooing
Balayage
Haircuts
Blow-Drying
Consultations
Color Correction
Relaxers
Styling
Highlights and features
- 53+ years combined experience in advanced hair techniques
- Eco-conscious salon using vegan, ammonia-free products
- Recognized L'Oral Elite Salon status
- Free consultation with all haircut/colouring services
- Specialists in hair tattooing and freehand colouring
Associations and certifications
- L'Oral Elite Salon
Services
Hair Coloring
Our hair coloring services combine L'Oral Professionnel's ammonia-free technology with freehand techniques for customized results. Stylists maintain advanced certifications in global blonding, balayage, and fashion colors. Each session includes a consultation to match shades with client preferences while using eco-conscious formulas.
Hair Tattooing
Specialized hair tattooing creates intricate designs using temporary or semi-permanent pigments. Our certified artists apply patterns that last 4-6 weeks with proper care. This service requires a consultation to design custom patterns matching client style preferences and hair type.
Balayage
Our stylists apply balayage using freehand techniques for natural-looking highlights. The process involves customized color placement based on face shape and lifestyle. Maintenance schedules are developed during initial consultations to preserve color vibrancy between visits.
Haircuts
Haircut pricing varies by length and complexity, with stylists trained in precision cutting techniques. Services include wash, blow-dry, and styling with time allocations from 30-60+ minutes. Specialized cuts for curly hair and fashion styles available with designated stylists.
Color Correction
Professional color correction addresses previous coloring mishaps through customized treatment plans. Each case requires an in-salon consultation to assess hair condition and develop safe correction strategies using ammonia-free formulas to minimize further damage.
People
Sandra
Owner/Operator
15+ years styling experience specializing in chemical straightening and precision cutting. ITA certified, VIU graduate, currently pursuing Red Seal certification while leading Nanaimo's eco-conscious salon.
Gord
Stylist
10+ years industry experience with hair tattoo certification and Ayurvedic head massage training. Maintains current skills through regular education programs while providing expert color services.
Amber
Stylist
20+ years expertise in highlighting techniques and curly hair specialization. Certified in balayage and fashion colors, consistently updating skills to maintain technical proficiency in modern styling trends.
Sylvia
Stylist
13-year styling veteran passionate about blonding services and balayage techniques. Actively pursues continuing education to master new color application methods and stay current with industry innovations.
Questions
What makes your salon eco-friendly?
We use vegan, ammonia-free, and sulphate-free products from L'Oral Professionnel and VERB. Our practices minimize chemical waste through precise application techniques and responsible disposal methods.
Do you offer hair consultations?
Yes, all haircut and coloring services include a complimentary consultation to discuss style preferences, maintenance requirements, and product recommendations tailored to your hair type.
What's your cancellation policy?
We require 24-hour notice for cancellations. Less than 24-hour notice incurs a $50 fee. No-shows require payment of the full service cost before rescheduling.
Are your stylists certified?
All stylists hold ITA certifications with specialized training in hair tattooing, balayage, and chemical treatments. We maintain L'Oral Elite Salon status through continuous professional development.
How are service prices determined?
Prices vary by stylist experience and service complexity. Basic haircuts range $35-$75. Specialized treatments like balayage ($280+) and color correction require consultation-based pricing.
