I made an appointment 2 months in advance for a scalp treatment. That seemed excessively long, but I wanted to try it. Ako does not speak a lot of English, but is polite. Still, the scalp treatment was expensive and not effective. She may be better with haircuts and such. The salon is located in Sola Salons, so it is small but private. read more

I don't know how this woman received so many top ratings. I went to her for color and highlights. I told her multiple times that I DID NOT want to end up with ORANGE hair. This is such a common mistake made by people called "stylists"! I told her I wanted very fine highlights that blended in well. I EVEN brought multiple pictures for her to see. I ended up with orange tinted thick "highlights". Most noticeable was a thick highlight the looked like a band of orange going down both sides of my head! When I told her about this terrible hair color she said she was sorry. but she was too busy to fix it. Then several hours later she called me and told me that I could come back after 8 p.m. (I live 45-60 minutes away) and she would fix it after cooking dinner for her husband! This person does not understand English! She also does not understand how to highlight hair! I showed many pictures of what I wanted and she said she could do it. Good luck if you decide to trust your hair to this person. read more

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The salon is inside a bigger store. Ako has a tiny room. The chairs were comfortable though. As for the hair cut, she cut it way shorter than the picture I gave her. It's also a different style. She is very precise but I didn't like it unfortunately. I'm trying to grow it out. read more

First time here. Located inside Sola Salon. Really interesting concept! Ako is nice and made me feel very comfy. Really enjoyed her head massage while she was washing my hair. She put in a delicious cream before blowdrying and cutting my hair more. We cut over 6 inches off but my hair feels so healthy. She made it shine and gave me a little curl as well. Would recommended and go back for the next haircut as well! Glad I found her! read more

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I decided to visit the salon since my mom had pretty good experiences here and so had her friends. Graduation was coming up, so I wanted to finally get a nice haircut after 2 years of being stuck at home due to the pandemic. The salon itself is a bit hard to find because you need to enter a large salon complex in the plaza called Sola Salon. Ako Salon itself is further down the hall, in a nice quiet place. The salon is pretty small but very clean. The lighting was very gray-ish white and quite gloomy. It looked very different from images that showed the salon to have nice warm lighting. Ako gave me some suggestions for the haircut, chopped off about 6 inches of hair since my hair was getting too long, and proceeded to do a hair wash. The hair wash was very relaxing and Ako consistently checked to make sure the temperature and pressure were good. Afterwards, was the actual haircut. The final product was good with a decent amount of layers and Ako even showed me ways of curling my hair. In the end, the haircut was $65 without tip. If you decide to not do the hair wash it's $5 off. Honestly I would still do the hair wash since it left my hair feeling softer and it's only a minor $5 difference. However, less than a month after my initial haircut, my hair started looking really really choppy and not very well cut at all. Not sure if that's a problem with my hair growth or the cut itself, but it was quite disappointing considering the price of the cut. My mom who also got her hair cut here again was disappointed by her haircut this time around. Overall, Ako was very nice and gave good recommendations, but I'm not sure if I'd come back. I'll probably try out some other hair salons first. read more

I loved my experience with Ako! This was my first time. I was awkwardly driving around the lot trying to find her place, then realized that you have to go inside of the sola salon to find Ako! I came prepared with a picture of what I wanted (chest length, thinned out a bit with see through bangs). I haven't really chopped my hair in a while...but I ended up cutting around 6-7 inches!!! Ako shampooed my hair and thinned it out, just like I asked. She was so sweet and always made sure that I was comfortable. It cost $65 without tip, which I thought was pretty affordable for a women's long haircut. I've been recommending her to my whole family! I'll definitely have to come back! read more

Ako has been my go to for maybe 10 years now. My sister introduced me to her back when she was still working at another salon. Then followed her when she opened her own salon in Cupertino! Im not one to go to salons and get haircuts regularly, which i probably should do to keep my hair healthy. Heheh but Ako has been great ever since! She is super nice, very sweet, and listens to what I like. Sometimes i let her just decide for me, do whatever she thinks look nice on me with the length we agreed on. I especially love the head massage during the wash and her head spa is great! She makes sure that you are comfortable! She plays nice relaxing music, dims the lights, gives you a blanket, and just gives your space while your hair gets treated during the head spa. Which i very much enjoy! Work and mom life gets very loud sometimes, so i enjoy every bit of quiet I get. I am very appreciative of Ako, the work that she does, and the service that she gives! read more

Another cut with Ako. Pleasant environment and quick cut. See you in 2022. Thank you, Ako-san. read more

I desperately wanted a haircut as my hair was getting so long. My aunt usually cuts my hair, but she's busy now so she hasn't gotten a chance. I usually don't trust strangers with my hair, but I decided to take a chance on Ako. It was a same-day cut, so I wasn't sure if she had any openings. I decided to text her anyway. To my surprise, she was able to squeeze me in! She even told me that people wait months to get a haircut from her. I came in, showed her what I wanted and she started to chop off my hair. Overall, it was a very relaxing experience for the price ($65 for my long haircut). I lovedddd the shampoo and conditioner she used. It smelled delish! I'll keep coming back here! read more

Ako is still my favorite hair stylist in Bay Area! Love the new hair style by Ako, medium bob. I wanted to get this style years ago but other stylists said my hair volume is not enough, but Ako made it happened with her amazing skills in layering -- happy + amazed :) read more

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Loved my haircut!! Got bangs and layers that look amazing. Thank you!! Will be coming back!

I love my new hair do. Ako did it again and Thank you. She is very passion on what she do. Just trust her and let do her own thing and you will be satisfy. read more

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I came in with my super wild hair that I haven't cut or manage for 2 years! I asked Ako to cut a Japanese bang, trim and layering rest of it. She knows exactly what I need and I'm super happy I found this hidden gem! Will come back again! read more

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Waited many months for my haircut but it was well worth it. Ako did a great job with my hair ($70 for a women's long haircut). Really enjoyed the shampoo as well, and she was very nice and friendly. Will definitely be coming back! read more

I love Ako! She is so sweet and friendly, and most importantly she always make my hair look great! I also love the head spa treatment, my hair feel so soft afterwards. Location is super convenient too, next to Sprouts and lots of restaurants! Book your appointment today before she gets too famous!! read more

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My go-to hair expert, Ako, highly recommend! She is so good at Asian hair! I have visited Ako 5+ times in the past 1+ year, have done cut, dye and treatment, every time came out with the best hair I've never had. All my friends been going to Ako as well. The service and atmosphere is very relaxing as well! read more

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This is the best hair straightening I've ever had. Look at the before after comparison ！ highly recommended!! read more

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Ako is a wonderful stylist. She's pretty hard to get an appointment though, so remember to book early (if not have a regular time setup with her). Very clean place as well. read more

I really like Ako's hospice and care for my haircut session. She is very articulate and skilled in a myriad of fashion. There's no feat that is difficult for her to manage. She is well versed with her styling tools and will transcend your look into a better one on each visit. Usually, I converse with her in Japanese (Although my Japanese is not that good) but she can speak English well too! She is my go-to stylist for the past 2 years since I moved to the Bay Area. Her schedule is usually busy and she only takes appointments. あこさんの美容室が最高です。いつも、僕の髪が新しい形になります。 彼女おかげで僕の髪が期待をお超越になりました。 どうも、ありがとう！ read more

I absolutely loved my hair after I got it cut and washed by Ako!! I wanted someone trustworthy who could cut my hair neat and short (right above my shoulders) and I'm confident to say it turned out fantastic. She added subtle layering at the bottom and was able to frame my face very well. Ako is super sweet and professional and her room is quite peaceful. She also used this wonderful hair oil that smells amazing and it was directly from Japan. read more

I would give ten stars if I can! Every time I visit Ako, I walk out with true happiness. She gives so much attention to details and really takes time to listen my needs. Thank you Ako! read more

I'm so happy I found Ako! I never leave reviews and I've never loved a haircut before - usually they're just ok. However, Ako took the time to understand exactly what I wanted and made it even better! I have very thick, straight hair and Ako did a great job of thinning it out and adding so much movement and texture to my hair. She even showed me how to style my new hair! I'm so glad I found Ako. I will definitely be coming back and highly recommend her! read more

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Ako is so so sweet and super detailed oriented. I've been a long time customer of hers and I keep coming back cuz she's so good. She always offers tea or coffee and very attentive to my need if the temperature was ok, if I was sitting comfortably.. and of course, she always does a great job with my hair! Highly recommend her to anyone. read more

This is a hidden gem. The place is clean and comfy. My experience was great! Ako is a great stylist with a good sense of style, very friendly and experienced. Ako listened carefully to what I wanted, then gave me advice that suited me perfectly and the final result was well beyond my expectation. I have tried tons of places before, and this was the best experience so far. I highly recommend Ako Salon! read more

Ako is a great master, the only of her kind. Usually my haircut stays good for 3-4 weeks, but after Ako my hair looks good for about 5-7 weeks, all because she does care about her craft and her tools are always sharp. My wife's haircut is also great because of Ako. Highly recommend! read more

Always great service & hospitality with very high skill.

Ako is a great stylist! I really like my hair cut! She also gave me solid advice on how to take care of my hair and have better hair style. She paid attentive attention when doing the haircut, and the hair treatment made my hair very smooth and shining (she got the products all from Japan and NY). Ako is also friendly and kind! It's such a pleasant experience and great result! Highly recommend! read more

I recommend Ako without hesitation. I have tried so many hair stylists and Ako is the best among all! I wished I had known her earlier. She is professional and knowledgeable, with a very good taste about fashion. I honestly have never loved my long hair as much as today after the haircut by Ako ! I also got to know that Ako actually got 20 years of professional experiences in Japan before she moved to the US 7 years ago! She loves what she is doing. No wonder! Book an appointment with her today if you are still looking for the your hair stylist. You will love her place and the change she will bring to you! read more

my teens are very happy to get their haircut down by Ako, and she to design their hair style what they like.

Ako's new little salon space is perfect and as always her work is wonderful. Today I decided to go for a new style and Ako was able to do exactly what I wanted, with my type of hair . Thank you Ako! read more

Ako gave me an entirely different experience at a hair salon! Apart from the private but comfy environment, Ako truly listened to my needs, and took the time and effort to provide a totally enjoyable and high-quality service. She even offered several super easy but useful hair care and styling tips. It was so much more than a simple haircut and I'll definitely keep coming back read more

Ako is the best hairstylist I've come across in my life. She is talented, patient, detail-oriented. She is also great with children. Highly recommended. read more

Ako is an amazing hairstylist. She was very fun to talk with. I am loving my new look. Definitely coming back again:)