We’ve had a lot of fun working on our clients’ summer haircuts and colour refreshes, blasting summer jams in the salon, and of course enjoying the precious sunshine on our days off. To wrap up the summer season, we’d like to share some highlights from our Fish Team as well as what to look out for at Tacklebox Beauty in September.

Summer Highlight: R+Co Class with Howard McLaren
Our team was thrilled to welcome Howard McLaren to Fish Hair Salon for a special in-salon education on August 18, 2025. Howard shared his expertise in razor cutting techniques with our team, an area he’s revolutionized. He demonstrated his unique perspective on working with the way hair moves, sits and folds during the hair cutting process. Our lovely model Hope received a very stylish and modern look from Howard! He showcased how important a product can change the look of your hair by layering products that give very contrasting finishes on top of one another for a completely different look. The ability to completely change the look ended up showing off the power of versatility in a haircut. 

Howard plays a special role in the history at Fish Hair Salon. When we opened in 1998, Howard McLaren was the head of education and creative director of Bumble and Bumble. After 25 years with the company Howard left and eventually co-founded the R+Co collective under Luxury Brand Partners, alongside iconic stylists Garren and Thom Priano. We were super lucky to first meet Howard at Fish back in 2014 when we first partnered with R+Co, and we were very excited to welcome him again in 2025.

Howard’s recent visit was inspiring, pushing our stylists to think creatively and refine their craft. The Fish Hair Salon team is committed to education and constantly evolving and growing with hair industry trends. A number of stylists will be taking part in another R+Co class in Burnaby on November 3^rd to continue the momentum. We’re excited to bring this knowledge back to our clients—helping your hair look modern and uniquely you.

👉 We carry a wide range of fantastic R+Co haircare products at Tacklebox Beauty. Take some time to discover them online or ask your hair stylist about R+Co at your next appointment. 

Coming Soon: Hot Tool and Brush Sale
We love our styling tools and want to share some of that love! Tacklebox Beauty will be offering 25% off all hot tools and brushes from September 1-15. Check out our selection of professional hot tools including blow dryers, blow dryer brushes, curling irons, curling wands, curling iron brushes and flat irons. Our selection of tools are built for salon-quality results, which is why Fish stylists use them in every appointment. These hot tools are designed to be user-friendly, lightweight, stain-resistant, fast-heating, and ergonomically balanced with even heat distribution.

Weekly Special: Tuesdays are for Students!
Hard working students deserve some self care. Bring in your student card and enjoy 15% off all hair services on Tuesdays. Whether it’s a haircut, a fresh colour or a blow out, we’d love for you to visit us. 

👉 Call us at (250) 388-3474 or book online to reserve your Tuesday spot.

See You This Fall!
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