A brief history.
It all started with a dream, a hammer, and serious elbow grease.
The dream? I wanted to create a positive salon environment. A salon that nurtures teamwork and camaraderie. A salon that creates a truly enjoyable and fulfilling experience for our guests. A salon to share with other like-minded stylists.
In 2005 the idea for Violet Hair Lounge was born.
I bought a ramshackle character home in downtown Nanaimo and recruited my family as the reno crew. Thanks to their grit and patience – and my amateur design skills – we were able to open Violet Hair Lounge 10 long months later.
After occupying our quaint location for 7 years we were bursting at the seams. Another reno and another move took us to the heart of the city in 2014. But why stop there? Another reno in 2024 takes us to our current location in north Nanaimo. Because of family, friends, and our wonderful clients, I’ve been able to realize my dream since 2006.
And while our gorgeous north Nanaimo salon is decidedly more upscale than where we started, we’ve always stuck to the same values that started VHL. I’m proud to now have a salon full of talented women who share these same standards.
Thank-you to everyone who has helped make Violet Hair Lounge what it is today. See you at the salon!
– Angie Gignac, Owner & Master Stylist
Not just a salon: an experience
Our values.
At the core of our company’s culture is what we call Eco-Elegance.
We’re passionate about working with progressive, eco-friendly, cruelty-free product lines, while protecting the environment with our salon practices. We are very proud to partner with some the most earth-conscious companies in our industry. And we’re always looking for ways to improve further.
Of course it’s not all about the environment: it’s about you. And when you sit in one our chairs, you’re our number one priority.
Our stylists are continually advancing their craft to ensure meticulous results and superior care. We believe your visit to our salon will leave you feeling relaxed, listened to, and taken care of.
Ready for a proper salon experience? Book online or get in touch to schedule your appointment today.
Product Love
Things we’re crazy about.
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KEVIN.MURPHY
KEVIN.MURPHY is committed to reducing plastic in the best way they know how: by cleaning up our oceans and reclaiming that plastic to package their hair products.
KEVIN.MURPHY bottles are made from 100% recycled ocean plastics in an effort to create a circular supply chain. By doing so, they are the first ever beauty brand to implement this practice, through which they project to save over 360 tons of new plastic each year.
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Loma Hair Care
What makes Loma unique is the belief that it’s not just about style; but healthier, stronger, shinier hair. Loma hair care products are high performing with naturally healing, organic ingredients and essential oil based fragrances that embrace this belief.
Loma is made in the USA, prints their own bottles, blends their own products, and fills their own bottles. All at a price that rivals retail outlets while delivering performance that far exceeds them!
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Salt & Stone Deodorant
Salt & Stone is skincare and self-care for a life lived in motion. Founded in Los Angeles, we are built on and from a connection to the natural world. Salt & Stone are experts in functional fragrance. Each product is uniquely formulated to ensure it delivers both physical results and infuses your everyday rituals with a sense of escapism. The diverse blends are unexpected, eclectic, inspiring memories and encouraging moods. Our commitment to protecting the planet flows through everything we do, from packaging created from up-cycled ocean plastics, to manufacturing via renewable solar and hydroelectric energy, and a Leaping Bunny certification.
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Eleven Australia
Eleven Australia is a Haircare and Lifestyle brand for the young at heart. Eleven has created an affordable line of hair products that contain effective ingredients that are PETA-approved and come in recyclable packaging.
“Haircare doesn’t need to be complicated, it just needs to work.” – Joey Scandizzo
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AG Care
Proudly made in Canada, our products are thoughtfully crafted and bottled at the source. Each stage of development occurs onsite at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in beautiful Vancouver, BC.
We believe how we create our products is meaningful — from end to end. It’s how we make our products, care about our people and treat our planet. We combine science and nature, selecting the highest quality ingredients to develop formulas that deliver purposeful results. Driven by care, the entire collection is free from drying sulfates, vegan and cruelty-free.
Since 1989, founders John Davis, a seasoned stylist, and Lotte Davis, a designer & entrepreneur, have combined their expertise to create clean, sustainable hair care before it was mainstream.
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Mint Cleaning Products
Our mission is to reinvent the 'cleaning wheel' to make it more enjoyable and lighthearted. Thank you for following along on our journey of creating safe, non toxic, eco friendly products and discovering new cleaning tips and tricks along the way.
After suffering from the harmful effects of harsh cleaning chemicals, we wanted to switch over to safer, eco-friendly products. As professional cleaners we know what is required to get the job done right. We started to experiment with some of our own recipes and formulated a cleaning line that is both effective and safe to use in your home.
Our products are handmade in small batches with the highest quality ingredients that optimize results while being eco-friendly, all-natural and non-toxic.
Happy Cleaning!
