Pricing
How Much Does a Perm Cost in Canada? (2026 Price Guide)
A perm covers several salon menu variations, so the service being quoted matters. This guide uses the standard perm as its main benchmark and keeps the documented specialty variations separate. Based on publicly advertised prices from 49 independent Canadian businesses across 8 provinces in October 2026, standard perm prices range from $105 to $195, with a national median of $150. The middle 50% of salons charge between $135 and $160.
Standard perm prices in Canada
The table summarizes the standard perm benchmark. Specialty menu listings such as short-hair or digital perms are not combined into this range.
| Metric | Observed value |
|---|---|
| Observed range | $105 – $195 |
| National median | $150 |
| Middle 50% (P25–P75) | $135 – $160 |
| Arithmetic mean | $149.18 |
| Businesses sampled | 49 |
| Provinces represented | 8 (ON, BC, AB, QC, NS, MB, SK, NB) |
Perm prices by province
| Province | Salons sampled | Observed range | Median | Sample status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta | 7 | $145 – $165 | $155 | Limited |
| British Columbia | 5 | $160 – $195 | $180 | Limited |
| Manitoba | 3 | $130 – $140 | $135 | Limited |
| New Brunswick | 16 | $105 – $155 | $127.50 | Sufficient |
| Nova Scotia | 3 | $135 – $145 | $140 | Limited |
| Ontario | 10 | $140 – $190 | $170 | Sufficient |
| Quebec | 3 | $140 – $155 | $150 | Limited |
| Saskatchewan | 2 | $140 – $145 | $142.50 | Limited |
British Columbia has the highest provincial median in this sample at $180, followed by Ontario at $170. New Brunswick’s median is $127.50.
Perm prices by city
| City | Province | Salons sampled | Observed range | Median | Sample status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary | AB | 5 | $150 – $165 | $160 | Sufficient |
| Edmonton | AB | 2 | $145 – $150 | $147.50 | Limited |
| Fredericton | NB | 6 | $105 – $150 | $127.50 | Sufficient |
| Halifax | NS | 3 | $135 – $145 | $140 | Limited |
| Moncton | NB | 5 | $125 – $155 | $150 | Sufficient |
| Montreal | QC | 2 | $150 – $155 | $152.50 | Limited |
| Ottawa | ON | 2 | $150 – $155 | $152.50 | Limited |
| Quebec City | QC | 1 | $140 – $140 | $140 | Limited |
| Regina | SK | 1 | $140 – $140 | $140 | Limited |
| Saint John | NB | 4 | $115 – $150 | $122.50 | Sufficient |
| Saskatoon | SK | 1 | $145 – $145 | $145 | Limited |
| Toronto | ON | 7 | $155 – $190 | $175 | Sufficient |
| Vancouver | BC | 4 | $170 – $195 | $182.50 | Sufficient |
| Winnipeg | MB | 3 | $130 – $140 | $135 | Limited |
The city table includes all 14 cities represented in the approved sample. Toronto and Vancouver have the highest medians among cities with sufficient samples. Fredericton and Saint John have the lowest medians among the three New Brunswick cities with sufficient samples.
New Brunswick perm prices
The sample includes 16 New Brunswick salons, with sufficient city samples in Fredericton, Moncton, and Saint John.
Fredericton
6 salons listed prices from $105 to $150, with a median of $127.50.
Moncton
5 salons listed prices from $125 to $155, with a median of $150.
Saint John
4 salons listed prices from $115 to $150, with a median of $122.50.
How perm type and hair length affect the quoted price
The standard benchmark is separate from the other menu variations documented in the approved sample:
- Short-hair and men’s top perms: observed prices ranged from $90 to $140.
- Long-hair specialty wrapping, including spiral or piggyback techniques: observed prices started around $180 and extended to $300 or more.
- Digital perm: one documented menu comparison listed a cold-wave perm at $175 and a digital perm at $280.
These figures describe distinct menu listings. They do not change the standard-perm range above. Check that a quote names the same perm type and hair-length category as the service you are comparing.
What may be priced separately?
A haircut or trim, finished blowout, conditioning service, or stylist level may affect the total menu quote. Menus differ, so ask whether the listed perm price includes any of these items. Advertised prices do not establish that tax or gratuity is included; confirm the final amount with the salon.
Perms and keratin treatments have separate pricing categories. For a smoothing-service benchmark, see the keratin treatment cost guide.
Questions to ask before booking
- Is the quote for a standard cold-wave perm, a short-hair service, or a digital perm?
- Does the salon price long-hair or specialty wrapping separately?
- Is a haircut or trim included, or is it a separate menu item?
- Does the quoted price include the finish or any add-on service?
- Which stylist level does the menu price cover?
Frequently asked questions
How much does a perm cost in Canada?
Standard perm prices in the approved sample of 49 businesses across 8 provinces ranged from $105 to $195, with a national median of $150 and a middle 50% range of $135 to $160.
Are short-hair, spiral, and digital perms priced the same as a standard perm?
They are separate menu variations in the approved evidence. Short-hair and men’s top perms were listed from $90 to $140; long-hair specialty wrapping started around $180 and extended to $300 or more. A documented cold-wave and digital-perm comparison listed $175 and $280, respectively.
Does the perm price include a haircut?
Menu inclusions vary. Check whether a trim or haircut is included or listed separately before comparing the total quote.
Do perm prices change with hair length?
The accepted sample documents different prices for short-hair services and long-hair specialty wrapping. Confirm that the menu price applies to the hair-length category and wrapping technique being quoted.
Is a perm the same service as a keratin treatment?
They are separate salon menu categories with separate pricing guides. The keratin treatment cost guide covers that service’s prices.
About these prices
This guide summarizes publicly advertised perm prices from 49 independent Canadian businesses across 14 cities and 8 provinces, researched in October 2026. The national benchmark covers standard perms. Short-hair and men’s top services, long-hair specialty wrapping, and the digital-perm menu comparison are described separately where the approved evidence records them. Prices are advertised menu amounts and may differ from a salon’s current quote.
Confirm the perm type, hair-length category, included services, applicable taxes, and final total directly with the salon before booking.
Compare other service categories in our Canadian salon and spa pricing guides.
Quick pricing answers
How much does a perm cost in Canada?
The approved sample of 49 businesses across 8 provinces lists standard perm prices from $105 to $195, with a national median of $150 and a middle 50% range of $135 to $160.
Are short-hair, spiral, and digital perms priced the same as a standard perm?
They are separate menu variations in the approved evidence. Short-hair and men's top perms were listed from $90 to $140; long-hair specialty wrapping started around $180 and extended to $300 or more. A documented cold-wave and digital-perm comparison listed $175 and $280, respectively.
Does the perm price include a haircut?
Menu inclusions vary. Check whether a trim or haircut is included or listed separately before comparing the total quote.
Do perm prices change with hair length?
The accepted sample documents different prices for short-hair services and long-hair specialty wrapping. Confirm that the menu price applies to the hair-length category and wrapping technique being quoted.
Is a perm the same service as a keratin treatment?
They are separate salon menu categories with separate pricing guides. The keratin treatment cost guide covers that service's prices.
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