Acknowledgement
Smudge Beauty Bar

We honour our
land’s history

With respect for our planet, and our First Nation Peoples,
we acknowledge that our city, Ottawa, and our business,
are built on the unceded land territory of the Algonquin
Anishinaabe Nation.
The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinaabe Nation have
lived on this territory for millennia. Their culture and
presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land.
We honour the contributions past and present of the
Algonquin Anishinaabe people to this land.

Our Services

"Your nails are a
way to speak your
style without
saying a word.”

– Tammy Taylor

Brow-chicka-
brow-brow!

Us lash lovers have a saying, ‘the longer the lash, the closer
to God’. Okay, so maybe you’re not looking for a spiritual
awakening but a flawlessly styled lashes & brows will have
doors (pearly white gates, anyone?) opening for you at the
snap of your freshly manicured fingers.

Wax on. Wax off.
Enough said.

Just between us friends, no one really loves waxing, but
hey, most folks don’t love a unibrow either. Our skin
calming Azulune wax is great for even the most sensitive
skin, and our ultra-calming hard wax is sure to leave your
skin (and you) un-traumatized and smooth.

Put your best
face forward.

At Smudge, we work only with dermalogica® Certified Skin
Therapists ensuring you receive only the best skin care,
performed by talented and caring individuals using the
latest tools and innovations.
We’ll scrub, shine, plump, and polish your skin, leaving
your fans begging for more. On the go or have a little extra
time to indulge? We’ve got you covered with a selection of
customized skin treatments that are sure to please!

Our Services

"Your nails are a
way to speak your
style without
saying a word.”

– Tammy Taylor

Brow-chicka-
brow-brow!

Us lash lovers have a saying, ‘the longer the lash, the closer
to God’. Okay, so maybe you’re not looking for a spiritual
awakening but a flawlessly styled lashes & brows will have
doors (pearly white gates, anyone?) opening for you at the
snap of your freshly manicured fingers.

Wax on. Wax off.
Enough said.

Just between us friends, no one really loves waxing, but
hey, most folks don’t love a unibrow either. Our skin
calming Azulune wax is great for even the most sensitive
skin, and our ultra-calming hard wax is sure to leave your
skin (and you) un-traumatized and smooth.

Put your best
face forward.

At Smudge, we work only with dermalogica® Certified Skin
Therapists ensuring you receive only the best skin care,
performed by talented and caring individuals using the
latest tools and innovations.
We’ll scrub, shine, plump, and polish your skin, leaving
your fans begging for more. On the go or have a little extra
time to indulge? We’ve got you covered with a selection of
customized skin treatments that are sure to please!
Our Values

We Care About You,
And Our Planet

Smudge is up-cycled, recycled, and we’re totally gay for our planet. We are committed to the well-being of our team, guests, and community. We try to minimize our environmental impact every chance we get, and we work exclusively with beauty brands that uphold these commitments through their business practices.
From reducing plastic waste to leadership programs,
to refillable retail, our local brands all have a story to
tell and an innovative approach to sustainability.

We’re Local AF

We are local. We support local.
We believe in the value of our work, our team,
and the time spent with our guests. We are here
to explore our own personal self-care journeys,
as well as support you on yours!
Thank you for your support!

We’re Friendly AF

Smudge is proudly known as Ottawa’s friendliest
neighbourhood beauty bar. We specialize in classic,
aesthetic, and self-care services that are provided to you
by the most caring, supportive, and sassy professional
aestheticians. We also curate a variety of all-natural,
small-batch goods.
We place great importance on working with vegan-friendly,
Canadian-made, female-led brands to help support
sustainable self-care in our local community.

& We’ve got
Junk in Our Trunk

Smudge hates waste!
Except for our workspaces, which are designed to be fully
sanitizable, all of our decor at Smudge has been up-cycled,
recycled, salvaged, thrifted, gifted, or otherwise
repurposed. And it’s ever-changing!
There’s enough junk on our planet, and we try to be part of
the solution. We aim to make our space warm and beautiful
while giving a second chance to decor and materials which
have already made their impact on our planet.
Call us trash, we say ‘thanks for noticing!’
Nothing is disposable. Everything stays on our earth, in our
water, in our air.
Please, minimize your impact whenever you can xo.