Wataru is very kind, and he is honest about what is possible and not possible to do. He takes the time to listen to what I am looking for, offering suggestions on what he thinks is feasible and best for my hair while keeping it as healthy as possible. Parking is easy. read more

I have friends and family members who had great experiences with Arukas Hair and I've been wanting to check them out too. I scheduled a haircut on their website with Wataru. Pricing can be found on their site when booking services. Overall, I loved my haircut at Arukas Hair! The salon is clean and welcoming. Wataru was very polite and I enjoyed chatting with him. I have difficulty clearly communicating how I want my hair to look, but thankfully I can trust Wataru to help me figure out what would work well for me. They also gave me a water bottle and an arm rest when I sat in the chair for my cut. My hair was washed, cut, and styled. My layers, face framing pieces, and bangs look a lot more balanced and refreshed. I appreciate that he didn't thin out my hair too much as requested and he always checked in with me before working on different parts of my hair. I'm still happy with how my hair looks after washing it. I'll definitely be coming back. There's a free parking garage nearby with a limited number of parking spots but I didn't have difficulty finding a spot since I came on a weekday afternoon. read more

I've been searching for a new hairdresser in the Bay Area and recently booked an appointment with Yosuke -- and I'm so glad I did. From start to finish, the experience was incredibly relaxing. I especially appreciated the soothing hair wash, the cozy blanket for privacy, and the short head massage at the end. I could've easily drifted off to sleep! I explained to Yosuke that I have very fine hair, with more weight on the right side and some thinning at the ends. He listened carefully and gave me a thoughtful trim with layers that balanced everything out beautifully. Although I didn't opt for the full blowout, he was kind enough to do a light style before I left the salon -- such a generous touch. I was very pleased with both the service and the result. Yosuke's attention to detail and professionalism stood out, and I'll definitely be returning. Thank you again! read more

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Got a haircut by Yosuke. Booked an appointment online and was confirmed quickly. The haircut was really good! Yosuke was very detailed and was great at telling me what steps would happen. Really appreciated the care in having my hair washed, cut, then blown dry. After blow drying my hair, he was great in fixing up any small details and checked with me for many things. I also thought it was fast and good, which made it even better. There is parking in the structure where the salon is located, and did not find it difficult to find parking. When exiting, follow the signs and turn left to find the salon. read more

Highly recommend Kaz! He's so good with color and cut. The results always exceeded my expectations. read more

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After reading all the good review, I decided to try Arukas. I have been going to Japanese salon everywhere because they are usually very good in taking the time doing the layers and thorough with checking the details after the cut. But this got to be the worst hair cut I have ever had. The cut was uneven and choppy. The layers were rough. I already pointed to the hairdresser that they were uneven when he finished. He fixed the couple parts I mentioned but didn't bother to check the overall cut. The next morning it looked even worse. The left and right side were so uneven, and the choppy cut was so obvious everywhere. I have never written any bad review but this is beyond frustrating. read more

Kaz, Wataru, and Yosuke are all amazing and top-notch at their craft. They're polite, personable, detail-oriented, and never try to push or sell you more hair services than you asked for. I've been going to Aruka's Hair Salon for 4 years (finally writing a long overdue well-deserved Yelp review!) This is the only hair salon I will go to now. I tried a new trendy salon that was the same price, and had to go back to Aruka's to get my hair fixed. Every time I leave with smooth, healthy looking hair, and afterwards it still looks good with minimal styling despite my mediocre blow drying skills. Their hair washing is super gentle and soothing too. read more

Absolutely unprofessional. They did my hair for my wedding. They were willing to open at 7am just for me so I was very thankful for that so added a star for this review. So, it was my wedding day. The hairstylist kept talking about who is cheating with who and who is having affair with who in the Japanese community. I'm not writing the name of the stylist, but seriously this person ruined my wedding. Very negative vibe. Who wants to talk about cheating and affair with a bride to be on the wedding day? Unbelievably unprofessional. The outcome was horrible too. The stylist's overall skill level wasn't there. I could do the same hair style by myself. I really regret that I chose this place for my wedding hair-do. The experience I had with this hair salon on my wedding day still makes me so sad. If you speak Japanese and if you want to stay away from all the gossips around the Japanese community, this place is not for you. There is a huge gossiper in this hair salon. Be careful not to talk much about yourself. This person can spread your rumor to other customers just like he/she did to me. read more

I highly recommend Yosuke! He is very friendly, professional, and really takes the time to understand what you want. He gave me great suggestions and made sure the haircut suited my face shape perfectly. I'm super happy with the result, and I'll definitely come back to him for my future haircuts. Thank you, Yosuke! read more

I've gotten a perm and cut from Arukas twice now, and I am probably going to come back. I had Kaz once and then Wataru the 2nd time, and they were both great. They worked quickly and were fun to talk to, and it was a really comfortable experience. Who knew you could get a perm, cut, wash, and style in only a couple hours? Wataru also made me laugh because he said he would cut my hair a little more because he knew I wouldn't come back in the recommended 6 months...and he's right. I'm super lazy and come in once a year if that. So I recommend this place! Good times, good laughs. read more

Yosuke is amazing! I have been looking for a hair dresser in San Jose for a while now and wanted a quality hair cut since I haven't gone to a salon in years. I showed yosuke a reference video of what I wanted and he nailed it! He was very gentle and nice asking me my thoughts on the cut throughout the process. He also washed my hair and gave me a scalp massage that was relaxing. The place is clean and chill. I went after work so it was pretty quiet. read more

I had scheduled 2 appointments on one day one for myself and for my husband. When my husband had a meeting scheduled he immediately called the day prior 24 hrs + to cancel the morning appt. However they cancelled both appointments despite us calling to only cancel one scheduled that day. They also have preference for only online booking with no ability to change the appointment time. I understand the need to cancel and working in a rush but to cancel an appt not requested is a huge mistake that didn't work really come across as a genuine apology. It did really seem like a "it's your problem" Unfortunately not returning the online booking system needs to be updated to be more flexible and to adhere to their 24 he + cancellation. read more

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Very nice experience getting a haircut here! Hard to find a good men's haircut in the Bay Area. Very clean and tidy. Excellent customer service and friendly staff. read more

I freaking love Kaz's work. He always knows how to cut my hair in a way that flatters my features. So delicate when handling my hair and just amazing in his craft. It's been really hard to a stylist I can trust throughout my years of life and I finally found someone who I can go to and just trust in his process. Oh, and the shop is clean and cozy. read more

Every visit here is my new favorite haircut experience. Arukas really never fails to deliver on providing a best-in-class experience and fulfilling all of my hair goals. Yosuke is so talented, professional, and excellent at his craft. His attention to detail was impeccable and the detail he added to my face-framing layers and long layers were perfect. This is the one hair salon on earth that I can always walk in and trust 100%. Every visit is an absolute treat--from the gentle head massage (do any other salons even do this?) and full shampoo experience, to the cut with blow-dry included. read more

First time getting a haircut at Aruka's. My hairstylist was Wataru. My boyfriend also got a haircut with Wataru. I showed him a picture of how I wanted my hair layered. He was super focused and cut my hair in detail. He also used a curling iron to wave my hair like in the picture while also teaching me how to do it the correct way. I loved the way it turned out! The woman that shampooed my hair gave me a very nice head massage. Thanks! While my boyfriend was getting his hair cut by Wataru, Yosuke helped brush out my hair after my hair was washed . He unraveled my wet hair slowly and diligently combed out my hair . It was the first time I've been to a hair salon where they did not hurt me as they brushed my hair . They were both super patient and did not rush. Side note: When we were outside , my boyfriend heard a girl say ( pointing at my hair ) " I want my hair like hers" read more

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Got under lights and highlights corrected. Asako did a great job of giving me long layers and of dyeing my hair. The entire flow of the hairstyle is good and frames my face. Overall, I am very happy with the result. It was really windy outside so it messed with the photos of the hair. The photos should still show how nicely colored the hairstyle is. :) read more

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A friend recommended this place to me, and after seeing good reviews here and on other review sites, I booked an appt for balayage and haircut. I ended up tipping them a fair amount out of respect for their time, but I don't think I'll ever come back (if you're a staff reading this comment, I'm very bad at expressing negative reviews face-to-face, but I definitely cried about the "balayage"). The only positive thing was that this was the fastest coloring service I had ever experienced; I have past shoulder-length hair and was in and out of the salon within ~4 hours. The haircut was just ok; I think it might have been better if I had a style in mind and a picture to show. I thought the layer cut was a bit uneven on both side. The balayage was absolutely horrible...I showed the stylist a picture of what I wanted but got nothing like it in return. To be fair, what I wanted was closer to highlight than balayage according to the picture. However, I ended up getting a combination of these...with awkward blocks of lightened hair... I ended up going to another salon to fix this bad hair job the next day, and was told that I had hair breakage from a bad bleach job I've seen ok dye jobs from this salon on IG so I guess try it at your own risk...but I'll be mourning my $$ and bad decision for a while read more

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I think I found my new favorite place. Due to COVID and my regular place (and basically everything) closed, I spent countless hours on Yelp and on the phone to find a place that is open. I managed to find Arukas near to my work place and made an appointment for Friday afternoon. They had some chairs outside and 1 client getting a haircut and another one getting his hair washed inside. I will not be lying, I was expecting to have my haircut outside as well, but that was not the case. I showed the hairdresser what I wanted and she was EXTREMELY friendly and knowledgeable. She understood exactly what I had in mind and was always asking me along the way if I am comfortable with the length or if she should go a bit shorter. She was not overbearing and she gave me a GREAT haircut. I will 100% come back again. I wish I could remember my stylist's name. Well, if I love it so much, you might wonder why not 5 starts. With COVID still pretty much a thing, the salon had absolutely no hand sanitizer at the register nor did they clean the chairs after each person. When I got in, a man was having his hair washed in one of the 4 chairs they had, when he was moved, I was put on the same chair. They did not clean it, nor did they opted for another empty chair. Similar thing happened with the main chair in front of the mirror. The only COVID-friendly thing they did, was wearing masks. Fairly disappointing in that part. read more

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Finding the perfect salon/stylist feels something like dating. Since my late teens into my twenties, I bounced around a lot not knowing what I was looking for, settling for 'this will do' to splurging on 'let's see if this is worth'. At long last, I think I've found THE ONE. First, scheduling could not be easier. You can choose a stylist, service, and time all online, and you'll receive email reminders to confirm. My first haircut here was February 2020 with Konami, who had helped reshape my flat shapeless lob. A gentle hair wizard, she cut life and bounce and shape into my hair which I thought was gone. While she no longer works at this location, my first experience at Arukas was a great one, and enough for me to return. COVID and constant tying having thrashed my split ends, I scheduled the second of my biannual haircuts with Rei. She was very sweet and attentive, not to mention stylish and cute! After asking what I wanted to do with my hair, we looked at some photos, she provided suggestions and asked more questions. All I knew was that I wanted it short, and she asked if I wanted to change up my style. I said yes, and the rest is history. It's been a month and I love my haircut more every day, something I didn't know was possible. I can't wait to visit again to see what Rei's magic hands can do (color? airwave? digital perm?); I trust her with my hair more than I trust myself at this point. It hasn't been this shapely or healthy in a very long time. The shop has two main rooms and is spacious, bright, and relaxing. I received my haircut in the smaller room by myself and it felt very safe and clean. Prior to sitting for my shampoo, Rei sprayed and wiped down the chair which was much appreciated. For a women's long to short haircut with shampoo, head massage, cut, and blow dry, and style, I found that the price was worth. The search is over. For the meticulous care, fantastic cut, knowledgeable and friendly service, Arukas is now my go-to spot. read more

I had my hair cut today by Yosuke-san for the first time since moving to Northern California from LA. He gave me exact what I wanted!! He was soft-spoken and fun to talk to and he made sure I was comfortable with the length and layering around my face. Highly recommend him if you nervous about previous hairstylist. read more

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Desperately need a haircut during postpartum and my hair has been falling like crazy!! My previous stylist has moved a bit further than what my baby would allow. Found this salon on Yelp based on so many great review. Konami and Lei (not sure the spelling) are super nice and friendly. Konami specializes in a special cut called swing cut that is very suitable for Asian hair. I love my bob cut!! Thanks!! read more

Arukas Hair - Bob cut and whole head color - Hair Salons Near Me - Cupertino, California

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The salon reached out to me after my review and offered to fix my hair with a different stylist. I returned today, and while the result is not exactly the hair/bangs I wanted, I think it looks much better than the previous cut. The stylist also trimmed and layered my hair as I had initially requested. I appreciate that the salon was trying to be responsible and fix their mistake. Overall, the vibe is a really friendly, polite, and professional environment. read more

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Had the best experience with Kaz. I looked on yelp for some place to try then I had awesome experience in this salon. I've never felt so happy after a haircut since I've moved Bay Area. I feel glowing can't stop looking at myself in the mirror. I had my hair cut and dyed, Kaz did a really good job, very well understanding and friendly. I didn't really know how to describe what I wanted so I just show the picture and it turned out exactly like it. I'd like to come back again! Definitely recommend it! read more

Arukas Hair - Hair cut and all over color by stylist Kaz - Hair Salons Near Me - Cupertino, California

I decided that I wanted to get bangs on a whim, but I was very paranoid about it not being cut the way I wanted. I didn't know any good hair salons in the bay and wanted my bangs to be the thin, wispy korean-style type, so I searched for Asian hair salons and found Aruka's Hair. I was still hesitant but from the limited number of pictures on their Yelp page, it seemed like their style was very Asian aka just the style I wanted, so I thought this might be the right choice. I came in around 6pm on a weekday with an appointment and there was only 1 other customer in the store. Konami was the one who cut my bangs and she was very kind, receptive of what I wanted, and did a wonderful job of cutting my bangs EXACTLY the way I wanted. She was also very gentle and made every cut with precision. It took about 10-15 mins for the cut + blow drying bangs + styling with a straightener. I was very happy with the result and it turned out to be only $12 for bangs only. Parking is not bad because there's a garage in the plaza where the store is. Will definitely come back for a full hair cut next time!! read more

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Arukas Hair at Cupertino is the definition of awesome hair service and resort! Arukas is a Japan-based hair salon. It was my first time trying out their service today and man they are serious about their services and treatment. I had Kaz as my stylist and colorist (bayalage), and I could not be more satisfied with the result. Kaz was very patient and took the time to cut and color treat my hair today. I received lots of compliment for my new hair today. Thanks to Kaz! This happy customer will definitely return in the future. If you are looking for a great hair service, please book now! read more

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I made a last-minute appointment on their website and it was confirmed by text the day before my appointment. My stylist was Marsa. I showed her pictures on my phone. She copied them onto her phone and referred to them during the cutting process. There is somewhat of a language barrier but we got by through hand gestures and some English. Just don't expect it to be a chatty experience. In fact, with what appeared to be a full staff with customers, the salon is at times pretty quiet, aside from the jazz music playing in the background. The ambiance is basic but the staff is friendly and very appreciative of their clients. I was very satisfied with the haircut Marsa created for me. The cut also includes a shampoo and blow-dry. I would definitely come back again for future haircuts. read more

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Loved my experience here at Arukas! I listened to the reviews on Yelp and requested Wataru and I'm so happy I did! I knew I wanted 前髪 again and Wataru delivered and then some! He was super nice and informative about everything I was concerned about. Due to covid I wasn't able to cut my hair and it grew out so long and dead that it was apparently weighing down my whole head and I thought I was losing hair but Wataru reassured me that I had a normal amount of hair! He also taught me how to curl my 前髪 correctly because 前髪 is so hard to maintain (for someone like me) and it was just super fun! The whole experience was great and I could tell he wanted the best for my hair and not a lot of people are so considerate like that! He helped me achieve my hair goals and more! Definitely coming back again because my bangs grew out and for Wataru!! また来ます！ (Picture is from day of & also when it grew out nicely) read more

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I booked root touch up(No bleach) but was charged $120 even though their web shows "$100" when I made an appointment. Not sure why he charged me $20 more. read more

I've been to Arukas Salon for some time now and have seen Rina twice and both times, I've been very happy with her haircuts and styling. She is meticulous and detailed, making cuts at the preferred length that we had discussed about and not pushing for what she likes. Previously, I've always had extra long to long hair, but today, I wanted something shorter with curtain bangs and the results came out very sweet and cute, just like the photos I showed her. Will be back next time, thank you Rina! read more

Arukas Hair - Rina's cut and style - Hair Salons Near Me - Cupertino, California

Have seen various stylists over the years and results and service have been great every time. Glad they offer olaplex as optional add on for digital perm. With olaplex treatment, my permed hair comes out softer than before the perm. They're experts with air & digital perms, and I've been happy with my cuts, colors and perms. read more

Thank you for making my hair beautiful, styling and color, Rina! Excellent service, reasonable pricing. read more

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I booked an appointment with Arukas Hair for an air wave perm. I really appreciated my stylist asking if I had any photos of what I wanted. When I expressed my concern about being unsure of the different types of perms, He took the time to fully answered all my questions and told me his professional opinion after accessing my hair. My experience with Arukas hair was really great! My stylist kept making sure I was doing ok and if I was comfortable. The shop is really clean. Everyone was cleaning as they worked. They stylist was always keeping me in the loop about what he was doing. He was really attentive, and it was an overall joy to watch him work. My only regret is that I do not remember my stylist name. But I will definitely be back! read more

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I've been coming to Arukas for the past few years, and had different stylists since my time/days are specific, I can't be too picky. I've had wonderful experience every time. I finally decided to share this hidden gem... it's quite hidden, in the same business center as Le Boulanger and Happy Lemon...hidden in the back. But this makes is quite peaceful to enter, with a chill vibe. Kaz was my stylist this time and he did a wonderful job. I got a cut and digital perm again at this salon. Showed him some photos, he went to work and I loved the results. He's very focused, yet always make sure I was comfortable in the chair and when hair washing. I always enjoy the head massage every time I come here too. Also, he will share some trade secrets how to style at home. Great tips to share! They have an easy online booking system. All the staff are very courteous and professional. I highly recommend Kaz and the team at Arukas! read more

I think I finally found my go-to hair salon! Asako cut my hair and she is the sweetest. I was given hand sanitizer when I came in, and both the chair and the hair washing station chair were wiped down right before I sat down. I only needed a clean up (it had been over a year since my last haircut, and it's not like I'm going anywhere anytime soon, so nothing fancy needed), but Asako was knowledgeable and answered all my questions about airwave perm. So definitely getting that next time :) The mini head massage I got during the shampooing was also one of the best I've had, for sure. My hair feels so much better and healthier now. P.S. They even have clean pens for signing credit card receipts! One container for clean pens and one for used (so they can wipe them down before the next customer). This is the first business I've seen do that! Major props :) read more

I've been going to this salon for years. Kaz is professional and gentle, and I'm satisfied with the results. It's a bit pricey, though. The only downside is that regardless of my requests, I've noticed that his cuts and styling often look quite similar, as if he follows a routine or template. read more

Another 5 star rating for Arukas. It was my 2nd time here and this time, Kaz cut my hair. He did an amazing job and I'm so happy with it! read more

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Very pleased with my haircut by Yosuke! He is so friendly and detail-oriented, and immediately understood the type of haircut I hoped for and how to achieve it! I am so happy with my final haircut that is fresh, light, super cute, and easy to maintain! Yosuke brings a wealth of experience from Japan and the U.S., and I am grateful that he was able to design and cut my hair! It was also fun to talk about delicious foods in Japan too. The session was filled with joy and laughter. My family members love my new haircut, and I look so much more energetic than before! I have been in California for almost 30 years searching for a hairdresser with no avail and much tears, driving to SF and spending hundreds of dollars-- until today! I give my highest recommendation to Yosuke. Thank you so much Yosuke! read more

I always knew about this place because it was right next to Happy Lemon, and I worked nearby in the past. I finally got a cut here back in February when my friend gave me her appointment because she was afraid the language barrier would be an issue. I took a chance, and was very satisfied with the service and results. Due to quarantine and salons being closed up until recently, my hair had grown out of control and it was time for a long overdue haircut. This time I made an online appointment through the website 2 weeks in advance, and picked Kaz Asada who cut my hair previously as well. Social distancing and COVID-19 prevention protocols were enforced here, at least from what I experienced during my visit. There was an outdoor waiting area under a tent with chairs 6ft apart. Upon entering, each stylist station was 6ft apart and they wiped the chairs with alcohol prior to seating. The front desk (where you pay) also had a gigantic bottle of hand sanitizer as well as separate pen containers for "clean" and used pens. Kaz-san is friendly, polite, and even remembered me even though I've only been there once, 7 months ago! He asked permission to give a head massage during the hair wash, as well as whether I was fine with him using the hair straightener on my hair (for styling after the haircut). I brought my own picture of the hairstyle I wanted and provided some adjustment requests to the length/layering. He followed the picture and my requests very well. Throughout the haircut, he also confirmed the length several times. If you're looking to try this place, I recommend you booking with him! Some reviews commented on the limited English spoken by the stylists here, but I don't see it as an issue at all. I was able to communicate fine, and was satisfied with both of my haircuts. Bringing a picture of the style you want may help. Overall, I'm very satisfied and impressed with the level of quality and service at Aruka's Hair, and I will definitely be back. Thank you Kaz-san for another great haircut! read more

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This place is a gem and I was hesitant to write a review in fear that it would get too popular. The hairstylists here really have a keen eye for detail and a very Asian aesthetic, which is exactly what I was looking for. Sometimes with Western salons, it can be hit or miss because they are less familiar with Asian faces and aesthetic which is why I specifically looked for a Japanese hair salon. I used to live in Japan and am so admirable of the inventive techniques and styles they have. Arukas did not disappoint. I did not have to explain much and my stylist knew (and achieved) exactly what I was looking for. He kept checking throughout the process to make sure everything was perfect and even. This hairstyle suits my face shape and has actually feminized my face (which is typically a bit longer and has sharper features). Another plus is the pricing. I think it is very competitive and they even offer a 10% discount for first-timers. Needless to say, I will be returning for my next haircut. read more

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