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Summary

Toronto's New Beauty Salon Has A Fancy Rooftop Where You Can Get Your Nails Done & Eat Cookies

It used to be the family home of a Canadian prime minister!

Lead Writer, Travel

Next time you're in need of some pampering, you can head to this fancy new beauty salon that just opened in a historic Yorkville mansion.

Run by 24-year-old Raquel DaSilva, LASHGOD is a hub for all things beauty and includes services, an academy, and a retail space.

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Filled with modern chic decor, the salon offers lash extensions, hair colouring, manicures, pedicures, waxing, and more.

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The 600-square-foot rooftop patio is a dreamy place to get pampered, and you can enjoy treats like charcuterie boards, chocolate, and coffee while getting your nails done. Plus, all of the food is complimentary!

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The building itself has hosted some notable individuals over the years and even served as a family home to Mackenzie King who went on to become the 10th prime minister of Canada.

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In the early 2000s, the mansion was used as a management office and was a hangout spot for celebrities like The Rolling Stones.

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This is the second LASHGOD location in the city the first one having opened at Don Mills in 2019. Enjoy beauty services, rooftop views, and treats at this fancy new spot in Toronto.

LASHGOD

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Price: $5 + per service

Address: 236 Avenue Rd., 300, Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: Get pampered at this new salon, which has a chic rooftop patio and tasty treats.

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  • Lead Writer

    Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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