THOM STUDIO ★9.9

About the salon

Thom Studio is a deliberately small hair studio in Gastown, built on the opposite premise to a big salon floor. Three chairs, appointment-only, no walk-ins and no noise: the studio treats hair as form and function, crafted with intention and designed to last well beyond the appointment.

Services

The menu is tightly edited. Thom Robins handles men’s haircuts, beard refinement and grooming, while Julien Masian covers women’s hair, all-gender cuts, colour, blonding, extensions and keratin smoothing. Technical colour and blonding are done properly rather than rushed, and the small scale means each service gets an unusually long, uninterrupted block of time.

Technology and brands

The studio’s approach is precision-led: cuts are shaped by context and built to grow out cleanly, so the work holds up between visits. Colour and blonding are treated as technical disciplines, with keratin smoothing available for guests who want lasting frizz control, and extensions rounding out the offering. The emphasis is on longevity — hair designed to look right for weeks, not just on the day.

Team and stylists

The studio is run by its two named stylists. Thom Robins is the men’s grooming and barbering specialist; Julien Masian handles colour, blonding, extensions and women’s cutting. The team brings international experience across England, Europe, Australia and North America — a lot of range for three chairs. Working this small means the person you book is the person who does your hair, start to finish.

The Space

Intimate by design — three chairs, no walk-ins, no noise — the studio sits tucked into a Gastown building rather than on a busy retail strip. The quiet is the point: no competing dryers, no waiting-room churn, just a calm room where one stylist works with one guest at a time.

Who it’s for

It suits people who dislike crowded salons and want a private, unhurried appointment, guests who value precision cutting and longevity over trend-chasing, and men wanting proper barbering and beard work.

Questions and answers

Can I book online? Yes — the studio is appointment-only and takes bookings online; there are no walk-ins.

How long does an appointment take? Cuts get a generous block; colour, blonding, extensions or keratin run longer, and the studio leaves room so nothing is rushed.

Do you cut men’s and children’s hair? Men’s cutting and beard work are a core specialty; ask about children when booking, as it is a quiet, low-traffic room.

Can I combine services in one visit? Yes — a cut with colour or a smoothing treatment can be booked together; request both so the time is set aside.

Do you sell gift cards? Ask the studio when booking and they will arrange a certificate.

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