There's something special about the combination of a great blowout and a glass of champagne. It transforms a routine appointment into an experience—something to look forward to rather than squeeze into your schedule. At Wish Dry Bar, that's exactly what we set out to create.
More Than Just a Salon
When founder Sogol Onsori envisioned Wish Dry Bar, she wasn't thinking about just another place to get your hair done. West Vancouver already had plenty of those. She was thinking about how she wanted to feel when getting her own hair styled—relaxed, pampered, celebrated. The salon that emerged from that vision is designed around the experience, not just the service.
The space itself sets the tone. Interior designer Peter Wilds created an environment that feels welcoming without being casual, elegant without being stuffy. Cream walls with gold accents. Natural light streaming through windows. Comfortable chairs where you actually want to spend time. Every detail was considered, from the mirrors that make you look your best to the music that creates energy without overwhelm.
Yes, We Have a Liquor License
This surprises many first-time clients. Wish Dry Bar is one of the few salons in the Greater Vancouver area licensed to serve alcohol. We offer wine and champagne—not because we want to encourage excess, but because a glass of prosecco while getting styled for a big event just feels right.
Think about it: you're preparing for a wedding, a date night, a job interview, a celebration. The ritual of getting your hair done is part of the anticipation. Adding a toast to that ritual elevates the entire experience. It's the difference between rushing through an errand and taking a moment for yourself.
Of course, alcohol isn't for everyone or every appointment. We also offer complimentary coffee, tea, and water. Phone chargers at every station. WiFi throughout the space. These small touches transform a routine appointment into a genuine break from the demands of daily life.
The Services Behind the Experience
Beautiful atmosphere means nothing without exceptional service. Our team specializes in what they do—this isn't a salon trying to offer everything. We focus on blowouts that last for days, bridal styling that photographs beautifully, smoothing treatments that transform daily styling routines, precision cuts that work with your hair's natural tendencies, and makeup application for special occasions.
We use products from Davines, Kevin Murphy, and Kerastase—professional-grade formulations that perform differently than what you find in stores. Not because they're expensive, but because they deliver results you can see and feel.
Why Confidence Is the Real Product
Great hair changes how you carry yourself. This isn't marketing speak—it's what we observe every day. Clients walk in stressed, rushed, uncertain. They walk out standing taller, smiling more, moving differently. The physical transformation is obvious, but the internal shift is what matters most.
A bride seeing herself in the mirror for the first time in her wedding hair. A professional preparing for the presentation that could change her career. A woman treating herself after a difficult month. The confidence boost is real and it ripples into everything else they do that day.
This is why we care so much about the experience beyond the technical service. The champagne, the comfortable chair, the conversation, the attention—they all contribute to how you feel when you leave. And how you feel is ultimately why you came.
The West Vancouver Location
Our original West Vancouver salon on Bellevue Avenue serves the North Shore community. It's become a gathering place for bridal parties, birthday celebrations, girls' nights, and women who simply want to feel good before a weekend. The neighborhood feel combined with professional service creates something unique.
Vancouver at Fairmont Pacific Rim
Our downtown Vancouver location at the Fairmont Pacific Rim serves a different rhythm—business travelers between meetings, hotel guests preparing for events, brides wanting in-room styling services. Same standards, same products, same training. Different pace.
Making It Your Own
Wish Dry Bar can be whatever you need it to be. A quick blowout before work. A leisurely afternoon with friends. A crucial part of your wedding day preparation. A monthly ritual for self-care. The space adapts to how you want to use it.
We also host private events—birthdays, bridal showers, corporate gatherings. Tell us the occasion and we'll create the experience. Champagne, styling, and a space that's entirely yours for the event.
Experience It Yourself
Reading about an experience is different from having one. If you're curious about what makes Wish Dry Bar different, book a blowout. Take an hour for yourself. Have a glass of something bubbly. Let someone else make you feel beautiful.
That's really what we're offering—not just hair services, but permission to take care of yourself. In a world that constantly demands your attention and energy, that permission is worth more than the styling itself.