solace salon
Creating
Beautiful Hair
Victoria, B.C.
At Solace we believe in providing salon services that creatively enhance every person’s style, while achieving environmental sustainability.

about
us
All of the professional salon products and hairstyling services provided at Solace are tailored to your individual look.
In a creative manner we will help you achieve and maintain your style. Whether it be a classic gorgeous bob, amazing bangs, edgy razor cut or stunning color and highlights, we produce beautiful hair. Solace Salon is committed to being a sustainable presence in the salon industry as well as providing an atmosphere that is free from formaldehyde and other harmful chemicals.
Green Circle Salon
Since 2018 we have partnered with Green Circle Salons to ensure we are doing everything we can to reduce, reuse, and recycle approximately 95% of our salon waste.


Cezanne Smoothing Service
Wishing for smooth glossy hair? Unlike other keratin smoothing treatments, Cezanne is free from formaldehyde and other harsh chemicals. Our stylists are certified Cezannne service providers.
our stylists
Charlene Wilson | Owner & Stylist
Creating beautiful hair and providing quality salon experiences in Victoria since 1994.

our stylists

Ashley Howarth | Stylist
In 2017 Ashley’s love for drawing, painting and creative hair color led her to start her career as a young stylist.
services
Haircuts
Every haircut includes a consultation, shampoo, conditioner, and scalp massage at the basin that is based on your individual hair type. Each haircut is finished with a beautiful blowdry.
Color
Our color services are created using Wella Professional Color and include a consultation, conditioning treatment, and are finished with a beautiful blowdry.
Smoothing Services & Events Styling
Our smoothing services are created using the Cezanne Professional Smoothing systems. An in person consultation is necessary before booking any smoothing services or Event styling appointments.
services
Haircuts
Every haircut includes a consultation, shampoo, conditioner, and scalp massage at the basin that is based on your individual hair type. Each haircut is finished with a beautiful blowdry.
Color
Our color services are created using Wella Professional Color and include a consultation, conditioning treatment, and are finished with a beautiful blowdry.
Smoothing Services & Events Styling
Our smoothing services are created using the Cezanne Professional Smoothing systems. An in person consultation is necessary before booking any smoothing services or Event styling appointments.
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Discover Your Perfect Look
✨Meet the Solace Salon Team ✂️✨ Allow us to re-introduce ourselves…
✨ Charlene Wilson - Owner & Stylist - Charlene grew up listening to her grandmother tell many stories of their family’s history of hairdressing and managing family-owned businesses. With 3 generations of stylists before her and a lot of support from family and mentors, Charlene was able to pursue the goal of providing a professional and friendly salon for loyal clients and coworkers.
🌱 Being passionate about the environment and paying it forward to mentor others led Charlene to align Solace Salon with the Green Circle Salons recycling program (@greencirclesalons), and BC’s Industry Training Authority’s Red Seal Apprenticeship program (@skilledtradesbc).
😺 Away from the salon, Charlene can be found spending time with her awesome husband, their 2 adorable cats, and family and friends. She loves to read, and enjoys cooking, spending time at the beach, and walking in nature.
✨ Ashley Howarth - Stylist - Ashley was born and raised in Saanich. Her hairstyling career started in early 2017 when she enrolled in the challenging hybrid program of SD 63 and Vancouver Island University’s hair stylist program.
👩 In addition, Ashley has successfully completed the ITA’s Red Seal Certification as a hairstylist and has been certified by Cezanne as a smoothing service provider. Being creative on many levels has helped Ashley pursue her career goals of developing a great client base where she can help each person achieve the style they are hoping for.
🏍️ On her days off Ashley enjoys hanging out with her family and friends, going for motorcycle rides, playing video games, drawing & painting, and spending time in nature.
✂️ SERVICES: We offer cuts, colour, hair smoothing, styling & treatment, and special event hair styling. Send us a private message with any questions, or if you would like to book an appointment 💬
📷 credit: Anna McKenzie @bkstudiosphotographers - A special thank you Anna for a wonderful experience with our recent photo shoot for some fresh business photos! 🤍
#solacesalonyyj #downtownyyj #downtownvictoriabc #yyjhair #yyjstyle #yyjstylist #yyjbeauty #yyjwomen #yyjwomeninbusiness

✨Meet the Solace Salon Team ✂️✨ Allow us to re-introduce ourselves…
✨ Charlene Wilson - Owner & Stylist - Charlene grew up listening to her grandmother tell many stories of their family’s history of hairdressing and managing family-owned businesses. With 3 generations of stylists before her and a lot of support from family and mentors, Charlene was able to pursue the goal of providing a professional and friendly salon for loyal clients and coworkers.
🌱 Being passionate about the environment and paying it forward to mentor others led Charlene to align Solace Salon with the Green Circle Salons recycling program (@greencirclesalons), and BC’s Industry Training Authority’s Red Seal Apprenticeship program (@skilledtradesbc).
😺 Away from the salon, Charlene can be found spending time with her awesome husband, their 2 adorable cats, and family and friends. She loves to read, and enjoys cooking, spending time at the beach, and walking in nature.
✨ Ashley Howarth - Stylist - Ashley was born and raised in Saanich. Her hairstyling career started in early 2017 when she enrolled in the challenging hybrid program of SD 63 and Vancouver Island University’s hair stylist program.
👩 In addition, Ashley has successfully completed the ITA’s Red Seal Certification as a hairstylist and has been certified by Cezanne as a smoothing service provider. Being creative on many levels has helped Ashley pursue her career goals of developing a great client base where she can help each person achieve the style they are hoping for.
🏍️ On her days off Ashley enjoys hanging out with her family and friends, going for motorcycle rides, playing video games, drawing & painting, and spending time in nature.
✂️ SERVICES: We offer cuts, colour, hair smoothing, styling & treatment, and special event hair styling. Send us a private message with any questions, or if you would like to book an appointment 💬
📷 credit: Anna McKenzie @bkstudiosphotographers - A special thank you Anna for a wonderful experience with our recent photo shoot for some fresh business photos! 🤍
#solacesalonyyj #downtownyyj #downtownvictoriabc #yyjhair #yyjstyle #yyjstylist #yyjbeauty #yyjwomen #yyjwomeninbusiness
Stunning Bob transformation! The beautiful layers really showcase her beautiful highlights, giving the hair lots of dimension.
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#highlights #solacesalon #yyjwomeninbusiness #yyjsalon #yyj #hairsalon #wellaprofessional #alurambeauty #greencirclesalons #makebeautybeautiful #westcoastbeauty #modernbeauty #layershaircut

Stunning Bob transformation! The beautiful layers really showcase her beautiful highlights, giving the hair lots of dimension.
🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁
#highlights #solacesalon #yyjwomeninbusiness #yyjsalon #yyj #hairsalon #wellaprofessional #alurambeauty #greencirclesalons #makebeautybeautiful #westcoastbeauty #modernbeauty #layershaircut
Blonde highlights with a secret undercut 🤫
Undercuts are a very fun way to spice up a cut and decrease bulk in the hair.
Cut and color by Ashley
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#yyjsalon #yyjwomeninbusiness #makebeautybeautiful #greencirclesalons #solacesalon #hairsalon #hair #blonde #undercut #wellaprofessional #modernbeauty #blondehair

Blonde highlights with a secret undercut 🤫
Undercuts are a very fun way to spice up a cut and decrease bulk in the hair.
Cut and color by Ashley
🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼
#yyjsalon #yyjwomeninbusiness #makebeautybeautiful #greencirclesalons #solacesalon #hairsalon #hair #blonde #undercut #wellaprofessional #modernbeauty #blondehair
A beautiful transformation. A nice blunt lob to welcome fall 🍂
#salon #solacesalon #yyjsalon #wellaprofessional #elevenaustralia #aluramhaircare #makebeautybeautiful #victoriabc #hair #hairsalon #blunthaircut

A beautiful transformation. A nice blunt lob to welcome fall 🍂
#salon #solacesalon #yyjsalon #wellaprofessional #elevenaustralia #aluramhaircare #makebeautybeautiful #victoriabc #hair #hairsalon #blunthaircut
Aluram The Clean Beauty Collection has arrived at Solace 🌱 @alurambeauty #sulfatefreeshampoo #glutenfreelife #parabenfree #yyjhairsalon #yyjhairstylist #yyjwomeninbusiness #westcoastbeautysupply #behindthechair_com #makebeautybeautiful

Aluram The Clean Beauty Collection has arrived at Solace 🌱 @alurambeauty #sulfatefreeshampoo #glutenfreelife #parabenfree #yyjhairsalon #yyjhairstylist #yyjwomeninbusiness #westcoastbeautysupply #behindthechair_com #makebeautybeautiful
☀️💛 Summer haircuts 💛☀️. #yyjstylist #behindthechair #yyjhairsalon #alurambeauty #westcoastbeautyvancouverisland #shaghaircut #blondeshag #wellacolor #hairtransformation

☀️💛 Summer haircuts 💛☀️. #yyjstylist #behindthechair #yyjhairsalon #alurambeauty #westcoastbeautyvancouverisland #shaghaircut #blondeshag #wellacolor #hairtransformation
Beautiful green for the summer! Using Pulp Riot Lemon, Flytrap, Absinthe, and Nightfall.
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#solacesalon #greencirclesalons #makebeautybeautiful #pulpriot #pulpriotisthepaint #yyjsalon #hairsalon #wellaprofessional #modernbeauty

Beautiful green for the summer! Using Pulp Riot Lemon, Flytrap, Absinthe, and Nightfall.
💚💚💚💚💚💚
#solacesalon #greencirclesalons #makebeautybeautiful #pulpriot #pulpriotisthepaint #yyjsalon #hairsalon #wellaprofessional #modernbeauty
I had the opportunity to do a big chop on a client who is donating her hair to @wigsforkidsbc
#solace #solacesalon #yyj #makebeautybeautiful #wella #hair #hairdonationforcancer

I had the opportunity to do a big chop on a client who is donating her hair to @wigsforkidsbc
#solace #solacesalon #yyj #makebeautybeautiful #wella #hair #hairdonationforcancer
Babylights for Amy 💛😊⭐️. Color created by Ashley. #yyjhair #yyjhairstylist #yyjhairsalon #wella #wellahair #modernsalon #modernbeautycanada #behindthechair #moroccanoilproducts #haircolorist

Babylights for Amy 💛😊⭐️. Color created by Ashley. #yyjhair #yyjhairstylist #yyjhairsalon #wella #wellahair #modernsalon #modernbeautycanada #behindthechair #moroccanoilproducts #haircolorist
Amazing transformation⭐️💇🏻♀️ thank you Sophia. #yyjhair #yyjhairstylist #yyjhairsalon #moroccanoil #kashoscissors #behindthechair #westcoastbeauty #modernbeautycanada

Amazing transformation⭐️💇🏻♀️ thank you Sophia. #yyjhair #yyjhairstylist #yyjhairsalon #moroccanoil #kashoscissors #behindthechair #westcoastbeauty #modernbeautycanada