McDonald's Hair Unlimited
Three-quarters of a century on George Street North. Cuts, colour and good conversation with Karen and the team.
675 George St N, Peterborough, ON K9H 3S7
A Peterborough salon older than most of its clients.
McDonald's Hair Unlimited has been cutting, colouring and styling Peterborough hair from the same red-brick Victorian on George Street North for three-quarters of a century. The yellow hand-painted sign hasn't moved. The front porch still has hydrangeas in summer. And regulars still drop flowers off at the door.
"Have been going there throughout the years and have always been taken care of very well."
Most of our clients came in for the first time years ago and never found a reason to look anywhere else. Karen is behind almost every review on Google, and has become the reason many Peterborough regulars drive out of their way for a cut. That's the whole pitch, really: come in, sit down, and let someone who's been doing this a while take care of you.
Cuts, colour and the occasional dramatic bob.
We keep it simple: good cuts for women, men and kids, the blonde and bright colour work Karen is known for, and a small shelf of proudly Canadian-made Walton Wood Farm products up front.
Women's Cuts & Styling
Everyday wash-cut-style, blowouts for the weekend, and the kind of low-fuss trim you can maintain yourself until the next appointment.
Colour & Highlights
Blonde and bright is our thing. Full colour, root touch-ups, foils and balayage. "She keeps me blond and bright and always up for trying new tweaks" — Mandy S.
Men's Cuts
Clippers, scissors, or both. "Best hair cut I've had in a long time. I will most definitely be back for my next cut." — Drake J.
Creative & Two-Tone Colour
Bolder statement work. Dramatic blonde-on-dark bobs, contrast colour, and the kind of cut you'll get compliments on at the grocery store.
Walton Wood Farm Retail
Canadian-made styling and body products on the shelves by the front window. Boys Don't Stink, Women Smell Pretty, and a rotating cast of salts, scrubs and candles.
Karen rocks. (Their words, not ours.)
"The best place in town to get your hair done. Karen rocks, check her out. You won't be disappointed."
"Karen is fabulous. She keeps me blond and bright and is always up for trying new tweaks or fresh looks when I get bored or need a change."
"Karen was very pleasant to talk to and did a fabulous job on my hair. Exactly what I asked for. I look forward to going there again. Highly recommend."
"Very friendly and professional. Best hair cut I've had in a long time — I will most definitely be back for my next cut."
Walk-ins welcome. Regulars encouraged.
We're on George Street North, a few blocks up from downtown Peterborough, in the red-brick Victorian with the yellow sign and the hydrangeas out front. Parking on the street.