Lead Stylist & Studio Manager

Spacious and stylish salon interior at Fika Beauty East, Ottawa, Ontario, CA, featuring chic decor and comfortable seating.

Fika Beauty East

Hair Salon

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Makayla's expertise in haircuts and color transformations consistently impresses clients, with many noting her ability to bring their hair goals to life, whether through a stunning blonde edit or a precise cut. Reviewers appreciate her attentive approach, often highlighting how she takes the time to understand their ideas and tailors her services to meet their needs, leaving them feeling satisfied and confident after each visit.

Always leave Makayla's chair with the most fabulous hair!

Mikayla was sweet and attentive, and gave me the perfect haircut. Thank you !! 😊

I honestly can’t recommend her enough! She always does an amazing job with my hair, as she does every time, but this appointment ended up being extra special because it was the same day my boyfriend proposed!  My hair couldn’t have looked more perfect for such a special moment, and I’m so grateful to have had her make me feel so beautiful that day. She never disappoints, and I wouldn’t trust anyone else with my hair!

I love Makayla so so much! We always have the best time at my appointments and she always makes my hair look AMAZING!

Always great with Makayla, best service.  The perfect representative and face of Fika East. I love my hair! Thanks Makayla!

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Not your average blowdry. Includes a double cleanse, conditioning, and scalp massage before your choice of blowout, curls, or flat iron finish. Add a Hair Rx or Scalp Care upgrade if your strands or scalp need extra love.

THE BLOWOUT

For hair that’s past the shoulders, thick, or high-density. Extra time is built in to ensure a seamless Finish.

LONG OR THICK

Lived-in brightness with a soft, natural grow-out. This dimensional blonding service uses a combination of techniques—like babylights, classic highlights, and teasy lights to create a blended balayage—tailored to your desired level of brightness and contrast. The result is a sun-kissed, low-maintenance look that grows out seamlessly.
 
Finished with a gloss and teardrop melt through the parting to soften the transition for a flawless finish.
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Best for: Blondes looking for softness, dimension, and a smooth grow-out.
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Includes:

Custom foil work
Gloss
Teardrop root melt
Haircut
Style finish

Want some depth too? Add Lowlights (+$35, 30 min) when you book.

THE BLONDE EDIT

PARTIAL BRIGHTENING

PARTIAL for LONG OR THICK HAIR

FULL BRIGHTENING 

FULL for LONG OR THICK HAIR

Just need your roots touched up? This one’s for solid, all-over colour clients on a regular maintenance schedule. We cover your regrowth and give you a full style finish—no gloss, no extras.
Best for: Grey coverage or keeping a single-shade colour looking clean.
Heads up: No toner included—book The Solid Reset for full-length refresh.

THE ROOT REFRESH & FINISH

For hair that’s past the shoulders, thick, or high-density. Extra time is built in to ensure a seamless application and finish.



Full colour from root to ends—your fresh start!
 If your ends are faded or your tone needs balancing, this full root-to-tip application gives you that rich, fresh, unified finish.
Best for: Going darker, changing tone, or just pressing reset on your colour.
Includes: Full colour, cut, and styled finish.

THE SOLID RESET

Everything in Gloss & Finish, plus a fresh cut to reset your shape. Perfect for anyone between big appointments who wants to refresh their tone and ends in one visit. Think of it as a soft reset for your hair.


THE GLOSS & SHAPE

For hair that’s past the shoulders, thick, or high-density. Extra time is built in to ensure a seamless application and finish.

Our signature haircut—customized for your hair, lifestyle, and vibe.
Includes a double cleanse using stylist-recommended products, a conditioning ritual with a Fika-famous scalp massage, and a precision cut tailored to your texture and goals. We finish with a full blowout or heat styling of your choice—whether that’s soft waves, sleek and straight, or a natural polish.

For guests with naturally curly or coily hair
Our Curl Specialists are located at our Kanata studio and are best suited to support curl focused services.

✨ Want extra shine, moisture, or scalp support? Add a Hair Rx or Scalp Care treatment to level up your results.

THE SIGNATURE CUT

More hair, more time. This one’s for long, thick, or high-density hair. Includes our signature double cleanse, scalp massage, cut, and a heat-style finish or voluminous blowout.


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THE BLOWOUT

45 min - 1 hr

THE BLONDE EDIT

2 hr, 45 min - 3 hr, 30 min

THE ROOT REFRESH & FINISH

1 hr, 30 min - 1 hr, 45 min

THE SOLID RESET

2 hr - 2 hr, 15 min

THE GLOSS & SHAPE

1 hr, 15 min - 1 hr, 30 min

THE SIGNATURE CUT

1 hr - 1 hr, 30 min

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THE BLOWOUT

45 min - 1 hr

THE BLONDE EDIT

2 hr, 45 min - 3 hr, 30 min

THE ROOT REFRESH & FINISH

1 hr, 30 min - 1 hr, 45 min

THE SOLID RESET

2 hr - 2 hr, 15 min

THE GLOSS & SHAPE

1 hr, 15 min - 1 hr, 30 min

THE SIGNATURE CUT

1 hr - 1 hr, 30 min

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