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Autumn is when everyone rebuilds their wardrobe, books in for a new hair colour, and starts prepping the holidays outfits.
But here’s the thing: most people are doing it without knowing which direction actually works for them.
A colour analysis tells you if you’re warm or cool, how much contrast you can handle, and how bright or muted your palette should be. Once you know that, everything gets easier.
This isn’t about telling you what to like. It’s about giving you the information so every choice this season is one that works with you, not against you.
Curious what your colours are? Book with Rita Smith | Certified Colour Analyst at violethairlounge.ca on Monday and Wednesday
09/23/2026
Same shampoo since June isn’t doing what it used to.
Fall air pulls moisture out fast, especially after a summer of sun, chlorine, and salt.
What differences have you noticed about your hair this fall?
This is what once a year hair looks like.
The kind of colour that still looks like it was done last week, months from now. Not because it’s high maintenance, because it was planned to be exactly the opposite.
Dimensional Colour + Cut with Summer ☼
09/17/2026
Some of the questions we hear most, answered plainly.
Not sure which stylist fits you best, worried pricing conversations will be awkward, or wondering if colour needs its own consultation, we’ve got you. Swipe through for the real answers.
Save this one for next time you’re not sure what to ask.
09/16/2026
Maybe someone has told you your hair was too thick, too curly, too difficult. Maybe more than once.
That was never actually about your hair. It was about a lack of time taken to understand it, or not knowing how to work with it in the first place.
A haircut you didn’t love isn’t proof of anything except that one appointment. It doesn’t mean your hair is the problem, and it definitely doesn’t mean it’s you.
Come in and let’s actually look at what you’re working with before deciding what’s possible.
Stefania grew up in a salon her mum ran for over 40 years, so hair was always a huge part of her life. With over 15 years behind the chair, we’re so glad Stefania has called VHL home since 2023.
When she’s not doing hair, find her reading on a beach, cooking something Italian, or dancing around to music way too loud.
If your curls need someone who gets them, book a spot with Stefania on Tuesdays and Thursdays stefania
Every section made, and foil placed, chosen for a reason. Made for someone who is craving a change, but isn’t back in this chair every 8 weeks.
This is what low-maintenance looks like when it’s planned for the long haul. Placement, tone, and a completely customized formula built so the grow-out looks soft, and intentional.
Book your spot with Summer at violethairlounge.ca, and let’s create dream hair that lasts 💫 SUMMER ❊ Nanaimo Hairstylist
09/11/2026
Summer is hard on hair whether you noticed it happening or not. Sun, salt water, chlorine, and three months of skipped trims all show up eventually.
A few easy resets. Book the trim you kept pushing back. Swap in an actual conditioning routine now that beach texture spray isn’t doing much anymore. And if you’ve been in the pool and ocean this summer, ask about a Metal Detox treatment before your next colour appointment.
Save this one for whenever you’re ready to book that overdue trim.
You don’t book at Violet Hair Lounge because we’re good at one specific thing. You book because whatever you’re looking for, there’s someone on this team for you.
Lived-in blondes to alternative haircuts. Curly texture to precision colour. We cover every end of the spectrum. Because the goal isn’t for you to leave looking like everyone else. It’s for you to leave looking like the most authentic version of yourself.
You see the same range on our side of the chair. We come from different generations, use different techniques, and have different specialties. But the same values every time:
We care about who’s actually sitting in our chair, not just what we’re doing to their hair.
If that’s the kind of salon you’ve been looking for, look no further 🥰
Alcove Hair is one of the newer names on our retail wall, and one of the most budget friendly.
Montreal-based, women-owned, and built for someone putting together their hair care routine, without breaking the bank.
Find Alcoves Hydrating, Volumizing, Daily, and Curl duos at VHL 🛍️
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4515 Uplands Drive #5
Nanaimo, BC
V9T6M8
Opening Hours
| Monday | 10pm - 6pm |
| Tuesday | 10am - 7pm |
| Wednesday | 10pm - 8pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 7pm |
| Friday | 10am - 4pm |