{"id":20205,"date":"2014-10-12T03:24:23","date_gmt":"2014-10-12T03:24:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hairafter.ca\/?page_id=20205"},"modified":"2025-11-19T18:19:15","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T18:19:15","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hairafter.ca\/torontobestsalon\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row type=&#8221;grid&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;80&#8243; padding_bottom=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">About<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=&#8221;small&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; width=&#8221;50px&#8221; up=&#8221;21&#8243; down=&#8221;32&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;grid&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;0&#8243; padding_bottom=&#8221;64&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_separator type=&#8221;transparent&#8221; thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; up=&#8221;4&#8243; down=&#8221;0&#8243;][vc_video link=&#8221;http:\/\/youtu.be\/k-Z9XEJiPXE&#8221;][vc_separator type=&#8221;transparent&#8221; thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; up=&#8221;30&#8243; down=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p class=\"maintext\"><span class='q_dropcap sqaure' style='background-color: #ffffff; color: #9d9d9d; border-color: #9d9d9d;'>F<\/span> ounded by award winning stylist John Colombo in 1971, Hairafter has been one of Toronto&#8217;s best hair salons and industry leaders for over fifty years. As a full service salon and spa in Toronto, Hairafter combines posh, elegant and state of the art facilities with a warm and welcoming family atmosphere, dedicated to providing its clientele with highly personalized service and cutting edge techniques. Hairafter\u2019s rich tradition of styling innovation emphasizes the key elements of colour, cut and design in a cohesive and complimentary manner that is best suited for each individual client.<\/p>\n<p class=\"maintext\">Hairafter is one of the only Toronto hair salons that provides a variety of services for both men and women, meeting every beauty need from head to toe.\u00a0Our philosophy at Hairafter is that all people are unique and beautiful. Our goal at\u00a0is to bring out the uniqueness and beauty of each individual client. What are you waiting for? Come fall in love with your Hairafter!<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;grid&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f8f8f8&#8243; padding_top=&#8221;60&#8243; padding_bottom=&#8221;64&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>John Colombo<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #444; font-family: 'Dancing Script',cursive; font-size: 33px; letter-spacing: 0; text-transform: none;\">Founder<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=&#8221;transparent&#8221; thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; up=&#8221;10&#8243;][vc_column_text]Since 1971 Hairafter is always in search for ideas.\u00a0<strong> John Colombo<\/strong> is the highly acclaimed and award winning founder of <strong>Hairafter<\/strong>. Recognized as a skilled and creative innovator in the industry, <strong>John<\/strong> has been at the leading edge of hair design for over forty years. <strong>Hairafter<\/strong> reflects John&#8217;s down-to-earth persona and effortlessly comfortable manner. John is well know for providing his clientele with the highest level of consistency, quality and service. Over the years,\u00a0<strong>John<\/strong> has accumulated numerous honors and awards in the styling field, including the highly prestigious World Combined Hairstyling Championship. He has also judged many international competitions.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_separator type=&#8221;transparent&#8221; thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; up=&#8221;4&#8243; down=&#8221;0&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;20406&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_outline&#8221; border_color=&#8221;chino&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;parallax&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; background_image=&#8221;20367&#8243;][vc_column][vc_row_inner type=&#8221;grid&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;80&#8243; padding_bottom=&#8221;60&#8243; font_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Words from Our Clients<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=&#8221;small&#8221; color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; width=&#8221;50&#8243; up=&#8221;21&#8243; down=&#8221;32&#8243;]<div class='testimonials_holder clearfix light'><div class=\"testimonials testimonials_carousel\" data-show-navigation=\"\" data-animation-type=\"\" data-animation-speed=\"\" data-auto-rotate-slides=\"10\"><ul class=\"slides\"><li id=\"testimonials20431\" class=\"testimonial_content\"><div class=\"testimonial_content_inner\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_holder\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_inner\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><p style='color:#ffffff;'>The staff are always attentive and really listen.They always try to accommodate requests. Louisa is a fantastic stylist and always gives me haircuts that suit my needs. Jennifer is a master at highlights and colouring. I have recommended the salon to others and some have come.<\/p><p class=\"testimonial_author\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\">- Susan F. from Toronto<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li id=\"testimonials20430\" class=\"testimonial_content\"><div class=\"testimonial_content_inner\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_holder\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_inner\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><p style='color:#ffffff;'>Carrie has been cutting my hair for years now. Always happy with her work and refer all my friends and acquaintances to her. The salon itself is always clean and the staff are so friendly, always adding a personal touch to each visit. I would recommend them in a heartbeat!<\/p><p class=\"testimonial_author\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\">- Amanda N. from Richmond Hill<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li id=\"testimonials20429\" class=\"testimonial_content\"><div class=\"testimonial_content_inner\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_holder\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_inner\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><p style='color:#ffffff;'>BEST CUTS EVER! Thanks John & Enzo for making me feel so beautiful... every time!!! Have a great day everyone!<\/p><p class=\"testimonial_author\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\">- Lynn S. from Toronto<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner type=&#8221;grid&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;75&#8243;][vc_column_inner]<div class=\"custom_font_holder\" style=\" font-size: 32px; line-height: 27px; color: #696969; text-align: center;\"><\/p>\n<h3>An Artistic Force<\/h3>\n<p><\/div>[vc_separator type=&#8221;transparent&#8221; up=&#8221;35&#8243; down=&#8221;0&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Breaking the boundaries of style and design. Searching for inspiration in every area of life. Defining What\u2019s Next. We are Hairafter.<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner type=&#8221;grid&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;75&#8243; padding_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_separator type=&#8221;transparent&#8221; up=&#8221;20&#8243; down=&#8221;0&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">Thinking outside the box is Hairafter&#8217;s stock in trade. We search for ideas and inspiration across the the globe.\u00a0 We push the boundaries, and turn the dial up &#8211; giving our clients a new way of looking at things.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=&#8221;transparent&#8221; up=&#8221;35&#8243; down=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;20411&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_separator type=&#8221;transparent&#8221; up=&#8221;20&#8243; down=&#8221;0&#8243;]<div class=\"custom_font_holder\" style=\" text-align: left;\"><\/p>\n<h5>Amazing Reviews<\/h5>\n<p><\/div>[vc_separator type=&#8221;transparent&#8221; up=&#8221;15&#8243; down=&#8221;0&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Our biggest fans are our clients, read what the fuss is about.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=&#8221;transparent&#8221; up=&#8221;15&#8243; down=&#8221;0&#8243;]<a href=\"http:\/\/www.hairafter.ca\/reviews\/\" target=\"_self\"  class=\"qbutton \" style=\"\">Reviews<\/a>[vc_separator type=&#8221;transparent&#8221; up=&#8221;35&#8243; down=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row type=&#8221;grid&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;80&#8243; padding_bottom=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column][vc_column_text] About [\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=&#8221;small&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; width=&#8221;50px&#8221; up=&#8221;21&#8243; down=&#8221;32&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;grid&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;0&#8243; padding_bottom=&#8221;64&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_separator type=&#8221;transparent&#8221; thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; up=&#8221;4&#8243; down=&#8221;0&#8243;][vc_video link=&#8221;http:\/\/youtu.be\/k-Z9XEJiPXE&#8221;][vc_separator type=&#8221;transparent&#8221; thickness=&#8221;1&#8243;&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"full_width.php","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hairafter.ca\/torontobestsalon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/20205"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hairafter.ca\/torontobestsalon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hairafter.ca\/torontobestsalon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hairafter.ca\/torontobestsalon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hairafter.ca\/torontobestsalon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20205"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.hairafter.ca\/torontobestsalon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/20205\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20856,"href":"https:\/\/www.hairafter.ca\/torontobestsalon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/20205\/revisions\/20856"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hairafter.ca\/torontobestsalon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20205"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}