Hair and Beauty Blog

The beauty industry is always trying to come up with the next best thing when it comes to giving women thick and full eyelashes that are effortless to maintain. From miracle growth mascaras, to lash lifts, to heated curlers to some other trends that aren’t even worth mentioning. The one trend that has remained a constant favourite is eyelash extensions. [...]

“Bangs are so 2004.” “What are you talking about? Bangs are totally in style!” “You’re seriously considering getting bangs?” “OMG! Did you see Selena Gomez’s amazing bangs? I want them.” Bangs go from in style to out of style to back in style faster than anyone can keep up. Urban Vanity, on the other hand, is always pro-bangs! Adding bangs [...]

While you’re trekking to work, shovelling your driveway, walking your dog, clearing off the snow on your car, or taking the kids out tobogganing, have you ever stopped to think about how the cold and harsh winter air leaves your face feeling raw and red? Add in the sweet treats from the holidays along with how much your body temperature [...]

First of all, welcome to 2020! We can just feel that it’s going to be an amazing year full of finally achieving those New Year's resolutions. Okay well, maybe not going to the gym every day, but as the saying goes, “New year, new you!”. One of the best ways to really freshen up your look is with a new [...]

Here at Urban Vanity Hair Salon & Beauty Bar, we love a good old fashioned makeover, almost as much as Cher Horowitz. Our favourite part of our job is making people feel their absolute best, and not just sporadically. Whether it’s simply trimming split ends, a dramatic hair cut, or a whole new colour, our clients always walk out with [...]

Winter has been here for about a month and if you’re anything like us, you’ve already had just about enough of it and are highly anticipating your tropical getaway. However, what you’re probably not highly anticipating is your pre-vacation bikini wax. While we can’t promise it won’t sting a little, we can promise that your bikini wax will go as [...]

Nothing beats the look of a well defined eyebrow with the perfect arch. They’ve become a big focal point in the beauty industry in recent years, leaving many women wondering exactly how to get the best look for their brows. There’s some pretty strong opinions out there as to which method is best. Here at Urban Vanity, we’re fans of [...]

The holiday season is officially upon us and we could not be any more excited than if Rudolph himself showed up at our hair salon for a little trim before his big night! If you’re like us, your calendar is looking pretty full of holiday parties galore. Between the shopping, party planning, and gift wrapping, it’s easy to leave getting [...]

From the second you walk into Urban Vanity Hair Salon & Beauty Bar in Brantford, you’re greeted with the kind of smiling faces that you know are genuinely happy to be there, immediately casting a calming effect from head to toe. Almost like that feeling when you first walk into a spa and you know you’re about to be treated [...]

Before you say “I do” you will want to make sure your hairdo is absolutely perfect for your wedding day. Although you’ve probably already started pinning updos and scrolling through pages of wedding hair accessories, when it comes to planning your bridal hairstyle for the big day, it’s important to start with who your wedding hairstylist will be. Whether you [...]