Svitlana is the perfect choice for the busy professional. A highly skilled classic barber who is very fast and specializes in executive grooming. She has been a licenced Barber/Stylist for over 12 years and even ran her own shop in the financial district. A courteous, upbeat professional who will have you handsome and smiling in 30 minutes. Beyond the chair she enjoys cooking, working out, travel, cottage life and fishing. Jarvis Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Originally from Mexico, Naul is passionate about barbering and is dedicated to being the best he can be at it. He is particularly skilled at Classic men’s cuts but his priority is earning the trust of his clients that he will give them a great service and they leave confident and satisfied. When not behind the chair, he is working hard in the gym, latin dancing and following fashion. Niagara: Mondays. Jarvis: Tuesdays, Thursday to Saturday.
Mikey has been barbering for over 6 years ago when he stared his training in the UK. This international aesthetic can be seen in the type of cuts he enjoys and is highly skilled at doing. Whether you want a classic cut to some guidance trying something a little more daring, Mikey will attend to the little finishes to make sure you walk out looking your best. When he isn’t behind the chair, he is practicing martial arts BUT also lets it go on the skate/surfboard whenever he can. Jarvis Thursday – Sunday.
Pharoah is a salon trained stylist who has been cutting hair for over 13 years! He is a true artist and applies his exceptional attention to detail on anything from classic cuts to edgier, more personalized styles for both men and women. He may look serious but he is the warmest guy and avid Formula 1 fan. Find him at Jarvis Tuesday-Friday.
Jay is a versatile barber that specializes in a variety of cuts and hair textures. His top cuts include the pompadour with a fade, crop, beard line up and straight razor shaves. Jay has trained and worked alongside some of the city’s best and also has international barbering experience. This Western Uni grad is a huge sports fan and sneaker head so you will have lots to talk about in his chair.
To say that Jenny is a hands on, Jill-of-all trades artist is an understatement. She started off in art school at OCAD over 2 decades ago then shifted her creativity to hair school and has been flourishing in it ever since. She has been trained by some of Toronto’s best Stylists and Barbers and then paid it forward to then train some of Toronto’s finest hairdressers. With beautiful classic cuts and top tier client service she will win your heart and your hair after your first visit. Find her at Jarvis Monday/ Wednesday to Saturday
A veteran at our shop, Drew is not only taking great care of his clients, but now their kids. His impeccable fading, scissor work and an open ear for what the client wants has earned him serious loyalty. Born with a restless soul and a thirst for the open road, Drew is the kind of guy who lives life at full throttle and has the band tees to prove it with a side of green tea. One of the shops best surprises. Niagara Mon/Tue, Thur/Fri.
Josh honed his skills apprenticing at the renowned Truefitt & Hill barbershop on Bay Street, and he’s been cutting hair for almost a decade. Book a wet shave to experience his skills first hand. With straight razor skills like his, you’ll never want to do it yourself again.
As an Aveda-trained barber/stylist, Rich has been a client favourite for his detail-oriented cuts and being open to fresh styles. Behind his wry smile and chilled demeanor are some serious mischief and dry wit. It’s great to have this talented, Barber/Stylist back at Garrison’s.
Steve has a passion for hair that he sees as a form of art. He expresses it through his fades, blends, and lines with love, attention to detail and professionalism. Originally from Vietnam, he enjoys biking around Toronto and working out when he isn’t up to quieter pursuits like reading and listening to music. Find him at Jarvis Mon/Thur/ Fri and Niagara on Sun.
Our Master Barber, Alex cut his teeth at a barbershop-meets-salon in Bradford, Ontario. He then came to Garrison’s not long after we opened in 2011, and he’s been our leader (and beer shotgunning champion) to this day.
Ever wondered what a “number two” or a “taper” meant? Here, a few key terms you should know to get just the cut you want.
For short cuts, where the sides and back meet seamlessly with the top. Starts as quite short at the base of the neck, then gradually lengthens while going upward to the temple.
Refers to the clipper grade, or how short you want the barber to go. The lower the number, the more cropped the cut (ours go from four to zero).
Another way of saying “just a trim.” Bear in mind that said trim will be relative to the rest of your hair’s length. Applies to shorter cuts.
A technique used to leave the top of the hair thicker and more layered, rather than flat and thinned out.
This is the back of your neck, and the hairline there should always be kept tidy, whether that means a defined hairline or natural fade.
Also known as bangs, this is that bit of lengthy hair that grows over the forehead, effectively covering it. Fringes are usually swept to one side.
A technique in which a barber cuts hair such that it appears more voluminous, and layered (hence the term). Our barbers do this by employing impeccable work with their scissors.
The space behind your ears where your hairline forms an upward curve. This part should be kept as natural as possible — not too high, not too low.
A taper leaves no visible hair lines at the nape, only a gradual fade that goes from cropped at the top to barely visible at the bottom of your nape.
When the top of your hair is starkly contrasted by the sides and back via a clear line rather than a fade, we call this a “disconnection.”
“Choppy” refers to a desired texture, which, when achieved, resembles a nonchalant, messy look.
Your crown is at the top of your head and near the back, where your hair growth starts out as a slight swirl.