I went here once while my stylist was briefly employed at Studio 162. While the decor is nice--very modern, lots of black and chrome--the environment is not warm at all. While I was getting my hair done, I heard more gossip than I've been privy to since high school. The stylists made no attempt to keep their very private conversation to themselves and it was unnerving hearing about total strangers' relationship problems. It's got to be Vancouver's biggest rumor mill. I was pretty turned off, and so was my stylist, who has since relocated.
Studio 162's saving grace is its huge stock of beauty supplies. They're one of the only places in town to carry Bumble & Bumble products, of which they have an outstanding variety. I still go here to pick up hair supplies, but I'm always sure to make a quick exit, lest I become the topic of conversation.
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