I've been coming here for a couple years and Mizuki is great. She's able to find appropriate cuts and shapes for my different tastes, from buzz cut short hair to mid-length bobs and now, long layered cuts. read more

My go to hair salon. I had a hard time getting an appointment here for a cut and color but it was well worth the wait. They don't overbook their stylists so they concentrate on only one customer at a time. I've never had to wait around for my stylist. The stylists there pay close attention to detail and I always leave satisfied. However the store is very small and a little bit cramped and they do have a 15 dollar minimum for the card machine. read more

Excellent cut! Hiroki gave me exactly what I wanted. It was also affordable. Under $40 before tip. I don't get my hair cut often so I spent $50 all together leaving a good sized tip. Their English isn't the best and trying to ask questions over the phone can be challenging. I wanted to make sure I wasn't going to have products used on me that are tested on animals. They didn't know so I brought my own. Getting to the washroom is a little inconvient since they don't have one in the salon, but don't let it deter you from getting a great cut! If you have Asian hair, this is definitely the place to go. For vegans, just bring your own products and afterwards you can grab some food at Hot Beans and/or Sadie's across the street! read more

03 Hair Salon - Cut by Hiroki - Hair Salons Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

With the new school year starting in a week's time, I decided to get rid of my split ends and get my bangs cut again. I continue to be impressed. As long as Chura continues this trend, I will be a client here. read more

Mizuki is the go to stylist for my bf and I. Regardless what people experienced here, mine is always great. I like how they don't do small talk, straight to the point and professional. Looking forward for the coloring next month. #ashcolor read more

If you don't have "asian" hair don't bother going here. I booked a digital perm and hair cut. I wanted to just add some wave in my hair for texture which I explained over the phone. The stylist basically just told me that she couldn't do it because my hair wasn't thick enough....after washing my hair. As I sat there dripping, she stared at me blankly not really knowing what to say to me. She wasn't helpful, and didn't offer me any alternatives. Just told me that my hair had to be like "asian hair". It was extremely uncomfortable and awkward. I asked her what she could do for me and she had no answer. I went in planning to spend money and they didn't even care to keep my business. I asked about colour, cuts, etc and NOTHING. I felt as if I was being discriminated against. I was severely disappointed, especially since I had left my children to drive downtown to a salon that I thought would be great for what I was wanting done. I will never recommend this place to anyone. read more

It's been a while since I've written a review for here. I've been going through a hair phase and I still really enjoy the service here. I've been dying to get a digital perm, and booked an appointment here. I came in, and they said no...your hair is too dry/damaged. I really appreciate their honesty. My stylist (I think it's Chihiro) has been advising me on ways to keep my hair healthy in order to get the service I really really want. I've been coming to get my haircut here every 6 to 8 weeks and the condition of my hair has been improving. I'm really thankful to have found a place that operates with so much integrity. Plus I love going to Kensington Market. I recommend giving them a try. read more

This was my first time going to this salon. I decided to try this place since it seemed reputable by Yelpers. The salon was first of all hard to find. It's so small... There was what, 2 salon chairs? I can't believe they can actually get appointments done in time. Also, there is limited seating area for people waiting. So I was late to my appointment by half an hour. I booked 2 weeks ahead to get colour and a haircut. So when I arrived late they said they couldn't colour my hair and would only do the hair cut. I apologized and asked if I could wait sometime later in the day. They were firm with their no and kept pushing me to get my haircut done. Well obviously I'm not going to only get a haircut done and get a colouring done another day, that just costs more plus I had my graduation ceremony in the coming days. So I just blew them off and said I would get it done somewhere else. They don't really seem to understand business from a client's standpoint. Sure, I was in the wrong and shouldn't have been late, but at the same time they were unwilling to accommodate... No one wins from this kind of situation. I can't comment on the quality of their work, but just the way they run their business is enough to stop me from trying again. read more

FORMER MANAGER, HIROKI HAS OFFICIALLY OPENED HIS OWN SALON. N15 SALON AT COLLEGE AND AND BAY. Beautiful facility, modern and trendy. For my hair cut it was around 70 + tax and tip. It is more expensive then Chura but less then Cooney hair or other western salons. Personally, I always thought it was pretty ridiculous how cheap Chura was given the quality of Hiroki's cuts. I think for Hiroki's amazing skill and talent, his current pricing is still more then reasonable (director level cuts at salons are 100+)! I have followed him for years and will continue to do so Go to Hiroki. He is the best. He really cares about the heath or your hair - I wanted to get the digital Perm again (1st time was great, waves looked amazing and it lasted a long time) - However, Hiroki recommended not to get the digital perm a second time so soon. He said it would ruin my hair. Great dude! You know you can trust them when they are turning down your business!! read more

ATTENTION PEOPLE WITH HAIR! Hiroki Sugita (formerly of Chura) has returned to Toronto and will be available at this salon after Thursday: Pelo Hairsalon 590 Bloor St. W Toronto, ON M6G 1K4 Make an appointment through the salon at 647-343-5583 or text Hiroki at 647-382-5815 That said, my experiences at Chura have been exceptional. They are unfailingly polite. Depending on who washes your hair, you occasionally get an AMAZING scalp message with your wash. The stylists always do their best to confirm they understand what kind of cut you want- but they also let you know if they think a cut won't work for you. I have very short hair, and they always do a post-cut wash to remove all the little hairs. Chura is a great salon with excellent prices and a very welcoming, professional vibe. read more

I got a cut and digital perm at Chura about a week back. The service was friendly and attentive. The cut was average. The perm has turned out to be absolutely horrible. My natural hair is fine and straight, and easily styled. When I curl my hair with an iron, the curls stay all day without any sort of product. So there's really no reason on my part, why the perm barely took: the back of my hair looks more or less straight; on one side I have a piece of hair that's lightly curled; on the other side I have a piece that's a little wavy, and that's it. That's the state of my dried hair with curling cream in it, without a blow dry. The hairdresser advised me to curl and blow dry my hair to really bring the curls out, which I sometimes do when I have the time, and it looks a little better. But the amount of work I have to put into the styling means I might as well not have had a perm at all. My hair should not look the way it does without a blow dry. It would probably take less time to just curl my hair with an iron every day, and it would look better. For the sake of my hair, I'm not going to get another perm any time soon. But when I do, I'm definitely not coming back here. Paid $146 including tax and tip. read more

I'm been going to this place off and on for about 7 years. I knew about this place because I use to go the same salon in Vancouver. First the good things about this place are the price and the stylists who know how to cut Asian hair. I'm Asian and try to go to places that I believe know how to work with my hair. The cuts are $30 for women and the manager's is $35. These are great prices for Toronto! Here's the thing about this place though, they have a certain aesthetic because they are a Japanese salon so before you go here, I encourage you to think about the look you are going for. If what this salon does is what you're looking for then go for it. For myself, I find my preference for my hair changing. I had a hair cut last week and I wasn't thrilled with it. I didn't like how much they thinned out my hair and although the stylist gave me layers for volume, I didn't like the short and long layers she gave me. Overall, I'm not upset because it's just hair and it will grow back. I will also say that from coming here over the years, I have noticed some changes, like they don't give you a head massage anymore after washing your hair. Also, stylists have left, including the manager, Hiroki (I enjoyed his cuts and usually only booked with him) and now there are only 2 stylists (the manager (female) and one other). I was told that some stylists have left to go back to Japan. It looks like this place is flaming out a bit because it is definitely not as busy as it use to be. I'm back to looking for a new place for my next haircut. read more

I've been here 4 times within a 13 month period. The first 2 times were great, probably because I did not get a haircut. The 3rd time was when I started see the service issues. Don't get me wrong, on my third visit Kazuma gave me one of the best haircuts I had ever gotten, but the problem was in the service. Because he gave me a haircut first it seemed the timing for taking other clients kind of clashed with mine. I felt like my perm solution wasn't left on nearly long enough to take full effect. This was seen soon after when I started to notice less waves. Perhaps it was because my hair was getting too long and pulling down the curls...but I don't think so. So since I found my hair lacking volume I booked an appointment only 14 weeks from my last appointment. My hair had a few split ends and since I loved my haircut I decided to book in for a digital perm and cut again. I think he took it too short and I really didn't want my bangs touched but I trusted him since I loved my last haircut. This time I didn't feel he put as much effort into cutting my hair as last. But the real bummer during this appointment was the assistant rinsing my hair. After the perm solution was done processing she hardly rinsed my hair!! Ahhh!!! As a former hairstylist I have to stress how important it is to rinse the hair entirely for 5 minutes to get all of the perm solution out or the hair strand traps the perm inside once the neutralizer is applied. Big no no!! And to top it off, some guy walked in and wanted to push his appointment forward so Kazuma squeezed him in while I processed for 20 minutes in the rods. That's fine, but still....I didn't appreciate that. And I also think my appointment was cut short. The assistant didn't book enough time for a perm and cut because by the time I was done my last rinse Kazuma was busy with his next client and couldnt finish my hair. I will go back for digital perms alone. As for haircut I'm not too sure now because I didn't like the scheduling involved. I'd rather book perm only and do a haircut another visit. That's why I docked one star...assistant needs more training and scheduling needs improvement. read more

Nothing ignites my intense fear of abandonment more than the thought of Hiroki leaving me. Here's how it usually goes: I'm sitting at my desk between meetings mindlessly twirling my perfect digital perm curls, revelling in it's whimsical bounce and youthful texture. It's truly a blissful but fleeting moment as it always, most predictably, gives way to panic. I mean, what IF he leaves? I've had my share of stylists and like ex-boyfriends, I often look back and wonder, "why did I keep going back to him?" to which I lamely reply: maybe I felt I couldn't do better (sigh!). I learned about Hiroki on, you got it, Yelp, and have now been seeing him for almost 3 years. He is, unequivocally, a brilliant stylist who not only understands simplicity, but elevates it. My hair is long and I've never been one for those drastic and telling "just broke up with my boyfriend dos", so I am, as I previously have, been prone to settling for boring. Still, since seeing Hiroki, I won't go so far as to say my hair is exciting, but it's feminine and sociable and mysteriously layered in such a way that it looks better and prettier as the weeks wear on. He 's like a clairvoyant who knows exactly how your hair will grow and will trim with astounding accuracy. And, though Hiroki's a man of few words, he will tell you what works and what doesn't as I've occasionally observed after making an amateur suggestion. My only reason for not giving a full 5 stars is that sometimes another stylist will wash or dry my hair and it's often not on par with Hiroki. This can especially be the case with drying as the some of the others can be a little too light-handed leaving my locks flat and lifeless. Nevertheless, it's not a deal-breaker, and it kind of affirms my own hairstyling prowess which I dutifully and diligently hone daily. Lastly, prices are amazing! I can't even say that it's competitive as the cost for haircuts and digital perms are well below what I've paid and canvassed at other salons. Oh, and by the way, it's worth mentioning that Hiroki is super-cute... read more

After trying to find a new salon to call my REGULAR GO-TO salon, I think I've found it. I've been here three times, but only one of those times did I get Hiroki. But every time, I've been happy with the results. I usually come for a cut and digital perm and price-wise, it's way better than at similar Japanese salons I've tried. The digital perm is also superior to the typical chemical perms in that there are no stinky, chemical smells afterwards and it's supposed to be less damaging to your hair. Yes, for a few minutes when the initial curlers are removed and you have crazily curly curls, you might have a moment of panic but rest assured, after they apply more creme stuff to your hair, it'll go back to normal. And out of places I'd trust to do a digital perm and not for ridiculous amounts of money, this place is it. Communicating what you envision for your hair is easy because they are fluent in English. Plus there are tons of magazines to show what you were thinking. Hiroki, for example, will also give you input so that is always helpful. The wash is also great, comfy seat and they usually will do a head massage while they are shampooing. After my perm was done, Hiroki (and likewise, whoever else is working on your hair) will give you some styling tips. As you leave, some hair treatment is applied to your hair (and it smells nice!). read more

I'm so forgetful. I thought I had reviewed this salon already but apparently I was so distracted by my new hair I never got around to it. I went to this place for a haircut before and thought it was average. I liked the place, service is friendly but it was very average, as was the cut. Then more recently I wanted to get my hair digital permed and I did a lot of research. I was interested in the technique, the price of course, and the outcome. My sister got her hair digital permed here and it turned out pretty nice (although it went back to straight after a month or so... kind of short lived but her hair is naturally super stick straight. I think if they curled smaller chunks it would have stayed curly for a longer period of time). Anyways, I tried them out because for the cut and the perm, it turned out to be a great price. I can't recall exactly but I think it was $130 for medium long hair. Anyways, I wanted loose waves but my hair is cut just below my shoulders so I needed to get smaller sections curled instead of the big sections that the super models have since their hair is so much longer. And the result? It turned out fabulous. I haven't had curly hair since I was 1 years old and that was a mistake. But this time, it turned out A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. I got so many complements about it everywhere. The short wavy hair is on trend this fall so that might be why everyone is so crazed about it. But it was also super easy to maintain and since I am so lazy with my beauty regime, it was perfect. Love! read more

I love Chura! The stylists in this Japanese salon really take the time to listen to the style you're after and will painstakingly arrange your hair so there isn't a curl out of place. When you call to book an appointment, you'll be asked if there's any particular stylist you'd like to book. Rest assured, in Japan an apprenticeship lasts for 7 years so you won't be getting a rando student going Edward Scissorhands at your head. While the shop itself isn't the most luxurious, it helps you walk away with ya hair did and your pocketbook happy - $30 will buy you a cut, and the treatments and digital perms at basement-bargain deals of about $100 for long hair. Be prepared to sit in the chair for about 3-4 hours for the digital perm though. A good idea to also go to the bathroom before you get here, as the only bathroom is in the parking lot next door which you can access with a key provided by Chura's staff. read more

I had gone to Chura for a simple haircut a little while back. When I walked in, the staff were very friendly and I only had to wait a few minutes for my hairdresser to finish up with his previous client. My hairdresser was Kazuma, and when I explained the length that I wanted my hair to be at and that I wanted side swept bangs, it seemed like he understood. What I ended up with was hair that was too short and no bangs at all! When I tried to get him to redo my bangs, he was extremely reluctant and tried to talk me out of it. I was adamant and he gave in to snip a little more at my hair, but still not cutting it like how I wanted. After leaving the salon, my family and I noticed that my hair was not cut very well, with little parts of my hair longer than other places. It has grown out a little by now, and I am still not happy with how it looks. I will definitely not be going back, and I gave two stars only because everyone was courteous and friendly. read more

Back again, and wow I had to book one month ahead for an appointment now that was held on just this previous Sunday. My original appointment was actually booked for last Sunday at 11AM (first client) but due to typical, frustrating traffic on the QEW, I was super late and was told from the friendly assistant that I will have to wait a week (since I can't go in during the weekdays). I was booked for Hiroki this second time around at Chura, but it seems like something happened with the bookings so Kazuma ended up cutting and colouring my hair. No biggie because I had him last time, and his artistic skills were excellent and his friendliness just makes it all the better! Zombie walk and Halloween conversations definitely happened as well. The team kept on laying out magazines for me just to make sure I wasn't bored, so that was super nice of them! As usual, their day was fully booked but no rush was made to finish cutting and colouring my stubborn hair even though it didn't take in the red hue the first time around. The assistant consulted Kazuma while he was working on another client's hair because some parts of my hair were still my previous colour (I blame my hair that doesn't take in colour well at all given any sort of hair dye). Kazuma came over and started telling me where he's going to deposit more colour, how long the colour will be in for, and the 'levels' of the dye. I just love the meticulous workers at Chura! This time around, I was even given generous sized packages of Pureology shampoo, conditioners, and a L'oreal PRO serum/treatment which were specified for my fine, colour treated hair type. After many apologies as to how long I was in the salon for from the workers, I left the salon very satisfied with my new hairdo and received many compliments with the deep red and very stylistically cut hair. I was charged the same fee of $113 AFTER tax w/o tips for a cut a colour. Needless to say, I'm just super happy that I finally assured myself that Chura is my go-to salon. read more

This review was bumped up to 3 stars only because I went back after I told them I wasn't happy with my cut. The girl who cut my hair washed my hair all over and gave me the type of service as if I was cutting it again. I'd read the reviews on here and I was going to book an appointment with Hiroki but I didn't want to wait so I thought I'd take a chance and try Chiro. She was nice, albeit english was not fluent. I thought she'd ask me what kind of cut I wanted, but maybe she assumed I wanted to maintain the same style. I have a bob cut that I've been doing for years. One of the reasons I don't get my haircut outside is that I'm never happy with the cut. I have straight, thick asian hair. It never turns out the way I want it to. I thought I'd give this place a try because of the great reviews. All I wanted was to have a bob cut, but have more body in the back. I was surprised when she sort of halfway stopped cutting my hair and began to blow dry. When I inquired she said she wasn't finished cutting yet. So I waited...and I noticed my hair pretty much looked the same. When I asked her if she could layer it some more, she took out the thinning out tool and began hacking away. When it was done, the back of my head was flat and I wasn't happy. I reluctantly said "thanks" and paid and left. When I got home it began to eat at me. Why did I spend $45 including tax and tip to get a cut I could have at home. Next day I called and they said I could go back to fix it. Well, she fixed it a bit but for hte most part, my cut looks like something I could have done. Not fancy at all. read more

I got my hair cut and super straight perm. It was a smooth and amazing experience. It was my first time getting my hair straighten at a hair salon. They explained what they were going to be doing with my hair as well as inform what I need to do after. read more

Just came back from Chura, and I am one happy girl. I went based on Yelp's reviews and some recommendations from friends back in Vancouver, and I was not disappointed. I have thick, wavy Asian hair, and it was all choppy after the last place I went to screwed up big time. Hiroki, who is absolutely AMAZING, listened to what I wanted, made a few suggestions based on my hair type and condition, and now I have a sleek, airy hairstyle that requires absolutely no maintenance. All for the amazing price of 33 bucks. The salon itself is small and rather minimalist, but it's clean and very well-lit. I wasn't used to the lack of conversation, though, and this is the first time the hairstylist hasn't chatted with me. Language barrier, perhaps? I will definitely be coming back! Note: I hate how they blowdried my hair. I accidentally fried my hair in elementary school by holding the blow dryer too close, and so I respect the arm's length rule. Here, though, the blow dryer was less than 5cm from my hair. read more

Love this hair salon! All the stylists are Japanese and are incredibly friendly. It's ways very busy so drop-ins are never guaranteed. I would definitely recommend booking an appointment. I got a cut and digital perm done and it took about 2.5 hours. When you come in, someone welcomes you and invites you to sit down while you wait for your turn. When it's almost your turn, your stylist will come, sit with you and ask what kind of hair cut you're looking for. I love how they offer recommendations to best suit your hair type and lifestyle. If you're not sure what kind of haircut to get, there are lots of magazines to draw samples from. They only have have one washing station and one digital perm machines so there can be a little bit of a wait on busier days but the flow of the salon is pretty streamlined. :) Great salon and would highly recommend. read more

I've had different services done with Chihiro (the manager) including digital perm, haircut, coloring and hair treatment with Japanese product. I think it's fair to give this salon couple of tries before a review or judgment. My overall experience here has been disappointing. Pros: their prices Cons: - The salon is very small so you smell the hair chemical fumes quite a bit. Also, their chairs are not very comfortable. - There's nothing special about her haircut and styling. - The Japanese hair treatment with a home care product didn't do much on my hair. It's a leave-in treatment so don't waste your money on it. - Both Chihiro and the lady who washed my hair seemed to have an attitude. First visit: While the lady was prepping my hair before washing, I told her that I washed my hair in the morning. After explaining to me why they need to wash my hair again, she mumbled in Japanese. At that time, I didn't pay much attention and didn't really care. Second visit: things seemed to be okay. Third visit: When I tried to explain how I wanted my hair cut, I found that Chihiro mumbled again. Also, before colouring, we discussed what hairstyle and what she was going to do. I didn't thoroughly understand her so I showed her the hairstyle picture I wanted. She was not happy about that and it showed on her face. She mumbled right after that even though she wasn't talking to anyone else but me. I found that very rude and unprofessional. Given this place 3 tries, I don't plan on going back. read more

I have been to Chura 3 times and what I really liked about this place (and different from other asian places) is that they refused to dye my hair because it was too damaged!!! By visit 3, with some coaxing from me, he allowed me. My stylist was Hiroki as well and he takes a lot of time to look at the condition of your hair before agreeing to certain cuts/colours. They keep their appointment times which I really appreciate, so be on time! read more

Came here twice already and thought it was time to review it. I've had both my haircuts with Hiroki and loved my haircuts. He charges $35 and I'd say it's totally worth it. He also tells you how to style the cut at the end. The place is small and appointment is highly recommended. read more

I asked for Hiroki, who was apparently the manager/supervisor of the salon. service was good! although some of the staff only speak little english. and they give you a scalp massage whilst shampooing your hair which was wonderful. Hiroki didn't talk much but was very skillful in cutting. He gives honest opinions (I asked his professional advice on what to do with my fringe and he gave honest answer on what would look good on my hair). Kazuma did a great haircut for 2 of my friends as well. He seemed to be more outgoing so if you like chatting with your hairdresser, ask for him. i brought 3 friends here and all of them went out of the salon satisfied with their haircut!! read more

The reasons I started going to Chura are twofold: 1) I became obsessed with Japanese fashion and aesthetics after a trip to Tokyo, and I wanted to have a Japanese hairstyle 2) I had always chosen salons based on proximity and price, but it had never occurred to me to choose salons based on the stylists' experience with the hairstyles I wanted or my particular hair type So last Christmas, I looked up 'Japanese hair salon' on Yelp while vacationing and came across their wildly successful location in Vancouver (they also have a location in Tokyo). Although I never managed to get my hair cut (their legion of stylists were all booked two weeks in advance), I was told they had just opened up a location in Toronto. I was really excited to give it a try when I got back. I've been going to Chura for half a year now and I'm happy to say it's my default to get my hair done. My stylist Hiroki, the manager and a veteran from the Vancouver location, is really nice and has executed really challenging hairstyles time after time. Hiroki just permed my hair today, and it looks amazing. In comparison to my last perm at Mosheta which left my hair scorched, frizzy and extremely kinky, the one Hiroki gave me looks natural (no obvious perming pattern), and my hair still feels hydrated! Thanks! read more

03 Hair Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

THANK YOU FOR COMING TO TORONTO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've been going to Chura for the last couple of years when I was living in Vancouver and Hiroki was the hairstylist many of my friends went to. But his popularity led him to be always booked and I was never able to get a hair appt with him (and I didn't have the patience to wait more than a week). So very random - my friend from Abu Dhabi comes to my wedding in Toronto and tells me she gets a haircut at Chura (rings a bell) by a guy named Hiroki (coincidence)? Best hair case ever! Got an appointment with him the following week and my hair dreams come true! No - I don't need anything extravagant, but I need someone who understands what I want with my hair, and actually takes the time to examine and cut (as opposed to thinning and sheering and doing nothing with my thick never stops growing asian hair!) He was super nice and we chatted for a bit and even when the next customer came in, he wasn't rushing to finish. Prices are great and everyone is super friendly. See you in a few months! read more

I have been getting my cut from the owner Takugi in Vancouver since they opened their first shop but he is always booked a month in advance and I decided to try his Toronto shop while I was there. I knew that Hiro had worked with Takugi in Van before being sent out to TO and had high hopes and he totally delivered beyond my expectations. This shop is much smaller with only two chairs and they don't even have a permanent awning (after three years?). Hiro was very attentive and took his time. When he was done, he thoroughly explained what he had done and ensured I was happy. My hair looked and felt so great, I couldn't stop touching it. If Hiro ever comes back to Vancouver, I'd get my cuts by him (sorry, Takugi) read more

This is a Japanese ran salon. They do a decent job with cuts and colour for oriental hair. But good luck trying to make an appointment anytime less than a week away. Tried to make an appointment 3 times 3-4 days away and everytime they are fully booked! read more

This place has given me some great cuts! The stylists working here are always smiling and greet you effusively when you walk in. I always feel like a cherished client and have never had a bad time there. The problem is that some of their stylists change quite often, and of course, it's the ones I frequent. Oh God, maybe it's me making them leave... I'm kidding. Usually they return to Japan or they change salons. A couple of the staff have been there for the few years I've been patronising the salon. Don't get me wrong, I love each stylist I've worked with. They're very patient and even help make suggestions if you walk in there with no clue of what style you want. Not that I am that client, of course (cough, cough). Let's be honest--I'm tearfully boring. I get the same amount trimmed off each time because I'm scarily attached to my long hair. In my defence, when you're the type of girl whose hair grows more outward than downward due to puffy, thick hair, you develop a pretty serious relationship with it when it requires so much time and maintenance. I will note, however, that some of their stylists do not have as good a command of the English language as others, so try to bring a few pictures of what you want so that it's better explained and there is less of a chance of miscommunication. They do better with more popular East Asian than Western hairstyles, so take care! The salon is pretty small with four chairs and one wash station, so be prepared to be turned away with the offer to make a future scheduled appointment! Sometimes you will have to wait past your scheduled time, but that's not their fault. Sometimes delays out of their control happen due to clients being late or hair emergencies because someone is crying that their hair didn't turn the exact shade they wanted it to even though they warned her that it might not because her hair was a very red tone underneath the brown. read more

I've never gone to the same hair salon more than once - but, I'm definitely going back to Chura. I got a cut and dye - I asked them to dye my hair in a way to allow my hair to grow out naturally. I love the ombre/gradient effect! I've always been scared when it came to thinning out my hair. Not only do I have coarse thick hair - but I have lots of it. Thankfully Hiro definitely knows how to thin out hair properly. I have left salons with stray hairs standing upright on the crown of my head. The only downside that I think people might not like - but I love, is that they don't straighten/curl your hair or in that matter hairspray it. Personally, I feel like salons that do that are covering up the cut through styling so you can't really see how the cut turned out like. Love love love love love! My mom who is nearing her 60s also loves this place. For appointments, be sure to call 1 month ahead! Yes, it really is THAT good. read more

Have gone to various places in the downtown area to get my hair cut,, and i always come back to chura. Reasonably priced for a womans cut, the only down side is they are always booked, so if you want a haircut, call early and schedule ahead of time. read more

I had a wash and haircut service at Chura. It's cost me about $40 (included tax), and with tips I totally paid $45. I am a mother-to-be. I felt like getting a easy going hair style, so that I don't have to spend too much time on fixing my hair daily. I brought a photo in my phone to Chura's designer, Mayumi and told her I want a one-length and simple hair style, no layer, not thinned. She got my point immediately, but she also found that I am unable to have an exactly the same one with the photo because the hair on my neckback grows lower. She brought me some photos on magazine and explained to me patiently. Neither did I have a longer length, or a low layer on my neckback part. I decided to have a lower layer obe. And then she went further to discussed the details of the layer with me. Finally, the outcome is exactly the same with what we talked about in advance and that is exactly what I want. Love it! I saw there is another male designer, who was cutting another lady's hair. I felt he's also very detailed minded, and the hair style turned out very elegant. read more

03 Hair Salon - Nice haircut by Mayumi, exactly what I want! - Hair Salons Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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After reading all these glowing reviews and waiting almost three weeks for an appointment, I was expecting the best....and got the worst cut I've ever had. If you have straight Asian hair maybe they can do a great job. If you are not Asian, you should avoid this place. I have extremely thick wavy hair and after the cut they started to blow dry and my hair expanded threefold (with three people on the dryers). The cut is not layered correctly for my type of hair, is uneven, poorly cut, and the style is not up to date. I would not go back or recommend this salon to anyone. A stylist needs to have the skill to deal with all types of hair. I now have to spend more money to get it fixed elsewhere. * July 2013, this bad cut is still growing out, it will take about two years to get rid of this mess.....be warned.... read more

I booked a haircut with Hiroki this past weekend. I have thick asian hair and I've been going to a white salon for the last few years. I've read so many great reviews about Chura on yelp, especially about layering and thinning out thick hair, so I really wanted to check this place out. It seems as though this place cuts hair in one sort of 'style' - very fobby. I specifically told Hiroki that I didn't like to have blunt ends, but I still ended up with them somehow. I requested an additional 2 times for him to make the ends less blunt and more wispy, but he seemed reluctant to do so and didn't end up fulfilling my request. He did thin out my hair, but my major complaint is how the ends of my hair look - which is a huge deal to me. Overall, this place is okay. I think I could have gave myself the same sort of hair cut, if not better. I don't think I'll be coming back. read more

Absolutely HORRIBLE HAIR STRAIGHTENING!! My hair was nice and wavy and I decided to get it permanently straightened... what a DISASTER! The sides of my hair and bangs are completely burnt to a point where im now wearing a hat everywhere I go...All the hairdresser said was "the right side seems frizzy." When he finished straightening... but its the whole head of hair! I'm furious with the results. Definitely would rather stick with my curly hair then go here again..HORRRRRIBLE! if you are looking to get your hair permanently straightened. do NOT go to chura!! The price might seem tempting. But tryst me, you will regret it! :( The staff may be nice to talk to, but it definitely does NOT make up for their horrible job they did on my hair... it looks like a dried out broom. read more

I went here because of the reviews here, and i wasn't disappointed. I went here to get a digital perm. First off , I like the location its around kensington/spadina area, lots of shopping! and the salon is really close to the parking area. the salon is small (3 chairs) but nice. My hairstylist , Hiroki was legit on his bidness..hes PRO i got a digital perm, and i like it , just wat i wanted. looks natural. my hair is no longer flat n boring. initially i wasnt sure if i should get a regular or digi perm, but i described the look i wanted, wavy not really curly, not 'Poofy' for sure..he handed me magazines (didnt even ask) to show what kind of hair i wanted... n he decided on a digital perm... the hair assistants / stylists were also good, because unlike other places ive been to, they DONT harrass ur head when they shampoo/condition ur hair! other places they shampoo ur head like an agressive italian grandmotha pounding on some pizzaDOUGH. they also provided magazines (and i didnt even ask) when i was getting my hair did. Thats the first time that happend when i went to a salon. also , without even asking, Hiroki advised me how to manage my perm. No other hair stylist did that. HAHA FCUK FIRST CHOICE HAIR CUTTERS ! this is my salon to go to now. ive been to other salons (more xpensive than first choice)... they SUCK..and the hair stylists dont seem to take their time initially to try to understand what u want for ur hair or ADVISE u about ur hair! they should!..or suggest even, how to make ur hair how u want it...hiroki and staff get 5 stars only negative might be: no washroom in the actual salon. ******************* EDIT: I recently got a perm elsewhere and it wasn't a digital perm , just a regular one.. it turned out better than the one I had here.... the perm I got here only looked good after I'd wash my hair and put product in... so everyday I basically had to wash my hair.... and put product after product in right after... or else it barely had any curl at all and would just look ugly and talk to me like ...''haha bitch u wasted your money.. where your curls at?? "......Needless to say... I won't be coming back here for the ever so glorified DIGITAL PERM read more

Ok, I went to Chura because I read all the amazing reviews here on Yelp and really trusted it to give me something great. I wanted a bob-cut and as uncomplicated a job as that, $40 got me something $15 could've gotten me elsewhere, it grew out looking like nothing. So i accepted the fate thinking it was probably the best anyone could do, until the same thing happened to a friend of mine and with a $200 perm. She had curls done to the ends of her hair, which lasted for a WEEK! Yes she asked for gentle curves, but not unnoticeable. So from my experiences, money-down-the-drain is what this place is. read more