LOVE MY HAIR =) I was running around and happened to be in the area. I decided to just come in for a haircut since it would be the only time I have. A guy name Chris did my hair. I told him my hair was super dried out and way too long (all the way down to my bottom). I also told him I wanted some layers and something to make it more full. He told me he would give me plenty of fullness and would cut off 3 inches. It turned out better than I had imagine. I actually had never seen my hair this perfect. The rest of the day was all compliments. The total was $45 and I tipped $15. It was more than worth it. I'm very glad I found this place and will be back again =) read more

This salon has the Japanese Airwave!!! I love my hair, it's healthy, soft, and bouncy...just by washing and air drying. Ever since I got the Airwave with Mato, it's been so easy to style my hair. This salon still has awesome service and they can color and highlight like you wouldn't believe with Leilani. 5 stars! Highly recommend. read more

i must thank combined forces of Circa 92 and Groupon Now for leading me here. The tween needed a haircut, and being the procrastinator that i am, our regular stylist was booked and couldn't take walk-ins. so, i turned to groupon now to see what they might have to offer on such short notice... i was able to snag a $23 haircut & style not too far from home. i called and booked an appt for that same day. the salon was a bit hard to find even with navi... we drove right past it... i'd never suspect any businesses to be in that location. anywhoos... the tween was paired with Richard and he did great job. very friendly and communicative about her hair and what her expectations were. bottomline: the tween was very happy with her haircut... and she is very hard to please these days in her young tween age. read more

Kayo from East-West Hair is here now!! Have been going to Kayo for hair cuts for years now and I swear by her because she not only is familiar & experienced with all types of Asian hair, but she takes her time in getting it how you'd like. I usually show her pictures of cuts I want, and every time, she replicates it on me without fail (from A-line bobs to long layered cuts). She also takes your face shape into consideration and will make suggestions which is wonderful. Circa 92 is a nice salon, very classy decor. Easy to find and the environment seemed to be very laid back. My cut was $40 (without tip). read more

I have been seeing Kayo Iwaki since 2009 and now that she moved from East-West Hair to Circa 92, I followed her! Kayo is actually the first stylist I've ever stuck with. Before I used to just bop around and even use the cheap chain stores. No matter what I paid, my haircuts ranged from meh to sucky. Kayo is really skilled, has very reasonable prices and has an adorable personality to boot! She takes my face shape (oval) and hair structure (semi-fine) into consideration and I've never been disappointed. I have her direct # now (714-887-9797) so it will be easier to make appointments with her. Circa 92 has apparently been under Japanese ownership for a couple years. It's a step up from East-West Hair's digs and the location is just as convenient. Kayo speaks English well enough that we've never had a communication problem. TIP: Google maps is wrong so do this: From Macarthur Blvd. go north on Macarthur Pl. (toward the T-Mobile office tower). Take first left on First American Way. You won't see any street sign for Macarthur Crescent but you'll be on a crescent-shaped street. You'll see Quiznos on your right and it's one of the shops right after that. Park in front or in garage. read more

Went in on a Groupon a while ago, Noriko did a great job so I decided to go back again after another 5 months. Sadly Noriko doesn't work here anymore but I got an absolutely fabulous cut from Lelani! Loved my hair so much I went back this week for $37 partial highlights and my hair looks and feels AMAZING!! Would recommend this salon to everyone. They do great work. read more

I came here for their groupon now deal they had, they couldn't take me in that day since I called so late but they honored the deal for the next day :) My stylist was Kathleen and she had the big task of fixing a bad layering job that a previous stylist had done. She not only fixed it but made it look awesome! I loved it so much that I made an appointment so she can also do my color. I'm very relieved that I don't have to keep "salon hoping" and found a great stylist :) read more

I went back to Circa 92 to visit Noriko again for a cut and color. Again, I can't praise the staff there enough. They are so sweet and friendly! I am so so so glad this place is so close to me! Noriko, again, did an amazing job on my hair! I had a picture with me this time, and she literally glanced at it once and knew exactly what I wanted! I LOVE my color and cut. Love love love Noriko. Needlessly to say, I will be going back again and again and again! read more

I came here about 3-4 times for a haircut and also a partial highlights treatment. The stylists do a fantastic job, but they just take FOREVER. The place is empty and I'm sitting there for 2 hours while the hairdresser is chatting away. I got places to be on the weekend! I don't really think a haircut should take 2 hours, do you? That's really what stopped me from coming back. Also I never know if my hairstylist is going to be there, this place seems to be a revolving door for hairdressers. New faces every time I come in which can't be a good sign. read more

The best salon I have ever been to. I love the atmosphere of this place down to the art on the walls. The staff are incredibly sweet and you can even sip on glasses of wine, water, pastries, etc. while getting your hair done. The hair dye and highlights I got were the best I have ever had and it makes you not dread sitting there for 2 hours getting dyed and cut. Chris Cobb is an amazing stylist and I HIGHLY recommend him. Color and highlights are around $125 and cuts $65 so definitely be prepared for the bill. That being said, the dye seems to last longer than other places and the hair cut is so fantastic that it's worth the cash cuz it's sooooo easy to maintain. If you are looking for a great salon, this is the place to go! read more

They gave me groupon pricing even though my groupon expired-- so sweet! Actually, they were all around sweet. Noriko did an excellent job on my hair-- exactly how I wanted and how I pictured it! She was a great listener and very attentive and I will definitely be going back to her! If you want great service, pretty hair and a nice environment, circa92 is definitely the way to go! They're having a promotion right now for 40% off of all pre-scheduled appointments so call in!!!!! read more

I chose this salon because got a sweet deal on Groupon and it had pretty solid reviews. 4 stars is a pretty fair rating. Let me break it down for you: The good: *I went in on Saturday morning and I was immediately assisted. *Leon (who I highly recommend) gave me the most comprehensive consultation I've ever had (The price was right ($23.00 Groupon deal) *Even after I went home and did my own hair it looked just as good as when he did it (the sign of a good cut I say) *There was zero gossip being tossed around while I was there *When I left I was given a warm and friendly goodbye The not so good: *The receptionist when I arrived was (I overheard) the owners daughter and she was less than enthusiastic...even a tad rude *They sell the art displayed on their walls and I would normally think that was really cool. However, the art was...well...not stellar. I found it really detracted from my experience *It's a bit messy in there where they store their styling product for the stylists (all spread out on a table in no real order) Overall, I liked it and plan to return. My cut was great and Leon kept the chit chat to a minimum (an area most hairdressers irritate me in) .However, for their regular prices I would prefer it to be a little prettier inside. read more

Love this place! I've been coming here for the past 2years and ALWAYS loved Mato's cut and styling!!!! Will definitely recommend this salon to everyone! Busy place so make sure to make an appointment! read more

Circa 92 Salon - My Japanese straightening, very shiny, silky and smooth, perfecto!!!!! good bye my daily straightener! - Hair Salons Near Me - Tustin, California

I got the summer deal of haircut with Japanese Air Wave perm. PROS: Cost Service Best shampoo EVER with massage Cons: My hair looks the same A little dry & damage Overall, I can see why the high stars for this place. Mato is super sweet and nice. She has a soft spoken voice with a Japanese accent. About Japanese Air Wave: I would not recommend this service to anyone because my hair turned out the same after 3 hours of service. My type of hair: dry, coarse, dyed, and long. read more

I always walk out of this hair salon feeling refreshed and loving my new hair cut! I just got a Japanese straight perm today and I am loving it! I have the craziest naturally curly/frizzy hair and now my hair is silky smooth. The prices here are incredibly reasonable too! Mato is a skilled hair stylist with top notch Japanese hair styling technique and I'll definitely be back again for my next cut! read more

Circa 92 Salon - From crazy frizzy and naturally curly to sleek and silky smooth! Thank you Mato!!! - Hair Salons Near Me - Tustin, California

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So guys don't really write reviews on salons often, if ever, which should tell you how great the experience was at Circa 92! The location is tucked away behind the DoubleTree Hotel, but this salon is DEFINITELY a find. I went in after work, and was seated promptly. The layout is pretty nice, nothing out of the ordinary. Richard cut my hair and he works like he has been doing this for a very long time. He was very personable and the normal salon awkwardness where you search for things to say and avoid eye contact like vampires with sunlight was nonexistent. Richard gave me a great cut! He accommodated all of my weird preferences with my hair. Best of all, He is SUPER fast without compromising the quality of his work or the professional service he gave me. Overall, I recommend this place. It is not in the most visible location, which makes it GREAT for walk-ins. They generally always have an open seat. However, if you want an amazing cut that doesn't take hours in a salon seat and remanufactured "the weather is nice" conversations, ask for Richard! read more

Been crying everyday since my haircut.. I rarely cut my hair cuz it's a slow growing process after years of trying to grow it out I went in for help. My hair was past shoulder length and now is too short to even get extensions :( AVOID haircuts, very nice lady lelahni but horrible haircuts for $50 (posted a pic collage ) I told her a few times its too short n she kept cutting (I trusted her) and in the End I said wow its short.. Too short and she said "well your hair wasnt long in the front " IT WAS. I'm never getting a haircut in my life. Again, sweet lady just no "20years experience" like she stated. Ps: if u know any hair ext hookups please tell me. Thanks! read more

Although the salon's decor is artsy + stylish, my hair did not turn out the same. I paid $90 for highlights I could not even see. I returned a few days later to tell my hairstylist I wanted more highlights since the RED highlights were barely noticeable, and instead of being more accommodating, given what I paid for the highlights, my hairstylist gave me attitude and I ended up having to pay another $15 to get more color in. Never again. read more

I just went back to Circa 92 to have my haircut by Chris Ray for the 2nd time. I am a huge fan of not only Chris but in the salon in general. Very clean, relaxing and an overall great vibe. I highly recommends Circa 92:) read more

I stumbled upon Circa 92 salon through a groupon, and it really did turn out to be quite a find. I have been to this salon twice and both times they have managed to fit me in at the last minute and everyone is so nice! Both times I had Richard Lee cut my hair and not only did the cut turn out fantastic, but he took the time to get all the split ends! YA! I definitely recommend this salon and Richard Lee to anyone! read more

I cannot say enough good things about Circa 92 Salon. This is the first legit salon I've been to and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. I came here because of the Groupon Now deal and would totally come back for the full price. Kathleen was my stylist and she did amaaazing! I wanted to get a cropped pixie cut (never gone short since I was a kid) and was pretty nervous about it. I brought in some pictures and she worked with me to figure out what I wanted. I also let her have the freedom of choosing what she thought would look best in the process of cutting. It couldn't have turned out better! I love this new hairstyle! I will def be coming back to Circa 92! The only regret I have is forgetting my wallet to leave Kathleen the huge tip that she deserves. read more

I love it here. I've had my hair cut by Mona and my hair highlighted by Ebony and they both did and do a great job! I like the fact that Mona does exactly what you ask her to do. The attitude and service is great and very friendly. Plus they give you 10% off on the month of your birthday! read more

Let me first start by saying I just signed up to Yelp! I almost never complain, Iam easy going and if the service I got is less than expected then I decide to never come back... But what happened to me yesterday was borderline ridiculous! 1. I purchase one of the groupon now deals: $23 for haircut, shampoo, scalp massage and STYLE. The girl in the front was super nice, but Leon, the stylist, just awful! I am a natural brunette that went blonde some time ago and love it. He started dissing my hair as soon as I sat on the chair. 2. I even asked if he recommended a deep conditioning treatment ( I would have paid extra for that) he told me that it wouldn't help me at all, just by then I was starting to feel very uncomfortable... 3. So he just shampoo my hair and brought me back to the chair to start the cut. As soon as I was sat he started talking to other guy that was there explaining him, "oh with her hair type, we should do this and that" all the time talking, being very annoying with his explanations...even at one time, I thought he talked to me and he said: " oh, no..I am talking to him" he never asked how I was, or anything to make me feel welcomed. 4. I have natural wavy/ frizzy hair so I explained to him that when I got my Brazilian blow outs, I loved the way my hair looked for months... And he was: "oh, no, you shouldn't even blow dry your hair or flat iron it" by then I was starting to get pissed off, who do you think you are to tell me how I should wear or do in my hair?!?! 5. So as you can imagine, from my previous comment, he refused to blow dried my hair and I walked from his salon with WET HAIR. I was furious! Where is my style?!?! I have gotten same cuts at great clips!! Make yourself a favor and do not ignore the bad comments! I needed to write this because more people need not to be fooled by 5 star reviews. read more

Bummer. Jeff is no longer at Circa 92. I called the salon twice to see if I could get an appointment with someone who is equally skilled and they never called me back. That's too bad, I was hoping that I had found my favorite salon. :o( read more

I made an appointment through same day groupon which was a great deal for 10 AM. I needed to reschedule to a later time so I called the receptionist with plenty of time to spare and moved to 2PM but when I called to say I was 10 min away, I was told that I had missed my earlier appointment. I was told the earlier receptionist did not make the change in the computer. They ended being able to squeeze me in and since I was 10 minutes late to the later appointment I was ok. I then asked if I could add color, I would understand if they couldn't but they could! Only I was squeezed in with and ended up spending almost 4 hours there! I did love that Macy listened to what I wanted and it looked good. I had no clue what I wanted other than bangs and some color but what exactly I drew a blank. Mato was great a consulting since I was looking for hair products to use with which helped pass some of the time away while Macy saw two other clients. As I mentioned, I did end up leaving very satisfied but when I got home I saw some thing that concerned me. The bangs were not even along my hairline if that makes sense. Some of the partial highlights were concentrated on my right side more than my left side. I think I might watch too much of Salon Takeover with Tabitha Coffey but I noticed it up close. I was told the owner would charge for a bang cut which is annoying but since haven't been able to get there I might as well wait until my next appointment which is in two weeks. Overall a positive experience and looking forward to the 40% off next visit. Also, when I looked over the regular prices they are extremely reasonable for the area. Sorry for the bland review, long week and tired. read more

I went to this salon for the first time yesterday after purchasing a deal on Groupon. The deal was $23 for a shampoo, haircut, and style. COMPLETELY worth it! The entire experience was great. When I called them in the morning to make an appointment, the staff was very courteous and even though it was pretty last minute, I got the appointment time that I wanted. The salon is a bit hidden in an apartment complex but once you get to the right building it's easy to find and there's plenty of parking. The setup was great and so was the environment! Everyone was very calm. First I was directed to the styling chair where the hairdresser, Noriko, asked me what I wanted to do with my hair. I wasn't 100% sure so we spent some time discussing options and I figured out what I wanted. I have to say, this is the first time ever that a hairdresser has cut my hair to the EXACT length I asked for, not even a bit shorter than I would like! She washed my hair and gave a great head massage and even a shoulder massage after the shampoo was done! She did the haircut in two parts, the ends while it was still wet and some final styling after blow drying it. I'm really happy with how it looks! She did a great job, and best of all, she was very careful to do my hair exactly as I had asked for it. She even made it a point to ask me a couple of times during the haircut what I thought of it and if I would like anything different. Almost forgot to mention, they were very sweet and offered tea/water/coffee as well. Overall, a great experience, and I'm definitely going back! They have some great promotions going on, and if you call ahead for your second visit and make an appointment, you get 40% off the haircut! I definitely recommend trying Circa92. Great salon and great service! read more

I got my hair done because of a groupon deal I got and I told the guy I want to maintain my length and just trim about 2 inches off. My hair was all the way down my back basically right above my hips and I could not see the back, but when he was done and he started drying my hair I realized how short it was, my hair is curly so I thought maybe once it was straight it would be longer, but nope. I didn't want to cause a scene, but I burst into tears as soon as I got into my hair. Yeah I know it's just hair, but it took me 2 years to grow my hair and now its barely under my shoulder and the cut is uneven, so unhappy :( read more

I don't know what happened to this place. My wife went back in and the person that she usually gets her hair done by Lela is no longer there and they are under new management / ownership?. It was dead inside My wife and kids will not be going back to this place. read more

I've tried a lot of different stylists over the years and it's not uncommon for me to go to 12 different stylists over the span of a year (1 a month for my monthly haircut) and then I found Mato. I've now been a happy client of Mato's for 2 years and I have recommended her to everyone I know that is looking for a new stylist. Mato is one of the sweetest, most hard working, and one of the most talented stylists around. Even though i have now moved to San Francisco, I pretty much refuse to get my hair cut until I make my flights back home. It's been 3 months since my last haircut with Mato and I am extraordinarily excited to get this wild mane of my handled. I can't see why I would risk getting a bad haircut when I know Mato is going to give me THE haircut I need. It's gotten to a point where I have stopped telling her what I want and I just let her do whatever her imagination pleases. My only stipulation with her is that she doesn't shave me bald. She's got a killer sense of humor, this one... Amazing! read more

Lani did a great job on my hair. I went from long hair to a bob. She was very friendly. She took her time and paid attention to detail. My hair looks excellent! I had to give 5 stars because I really couldn't find anything wrong with the entire experience. read more

After trying to schedule with my Groupon, it turned out they couldn't get me in before it expired. No worries, they still honored the price - so awesome! $23 for shampoo, massage, cut and style. The receptionist is very sweet and offered tea/coffee/water while I waited. The salon is very nicely decorated, trendy and clean. I was schduled with Kathleen and I couldn't have been happier with her. After talking a bit about what I wanted, my only direction to her was to chop about 3-4 inches off my long hair. Beyond that, she pretty much had free reign. She was very friendly, professional and detailed. I have curly hair and she really took her time with the styling and straightening. My hair looks amazing. It was such a relaxing experience, I didn't feel rushed at all. I've never gone to anyone before where I felt the need to prebook my next appointment as I tend to salon hop. But I was so happy with my experience that I prebooked with Kathleen. Added bonus: prescheduling scored me 40% off my next cut! I would totally recommend this salon and Kathleen. read more

I had my hair cut by Kathleen. She is super nice. I did not know what I want and she gave me a cut that is to my liking. If I did not have groupon, I would not want to use the place since the price is a bit on the higher end for a Santa Ana location. The place is hard to find and all their parking has a 30mins limit, however, they assured me it will not be a problem. The owner does not look friendly though, but everyone else. read more

Must ask for Kayo!! She is an amazing hair stylist. She is talented, fun, and thoughtful. She makes great recommendations to best fit your style. I am a loyal customer of Kayo! read more

Used a groupon deal today, $23 for a shampoo, cut, style and great massage. Loved the salon, really artsy and chic. Noriko was amazing, great service and I just love my cut. Makes me feel like a million bucks walking out of there..awesome, I will be back!! :) read more

I'll keep it short and sweet. Came here with a $23 groupon for a haircut. Leon gave me my haircut and I like the style he gave me.But it ended up shorter than I wanted. It's alright, I usually only get a haircut once every 6 months anyway. I'm not going to complain since it was only $23...my hair now has a style. I would come back again with a groupon. read more

I have known her over 10 years and she is the ONLY one hair and make up stylist i use. When I heard she came back to orange county, I was so excited and I made an appointment right away! She is SUPER !! And her hair straightening does amazing job on my hair. I never see other hair stylist, period! She is the one for me! read more

I went to Circa 92 two months ago for the first time. I'm giving this place 5 stars because of Noriko and the 40% off price that they used to offer! I loved the price and the haircut and color that Noriko did on my hair. But today I went back there hoping to find Noriko but the girl at the front told me she no longer works there. I am so sad. I wish I knew where she went so I could have my hair done by her. If anybody knows, please share! read more

Mato is a miracle worker! After recommended her services from a friend, I decided to go to Mato to get a Japanese hair straightening treatment. She explained the process thoroughly and competently before beginning and proceeded to make me feel comfortable the entire time. My hair is naturally very curly and frizzy, but Mato has transformed it into silky, smooth locks that require little to no effort! I will definitely come back for the touch-ups! read more

Luv getting my haircut here, my fav stylist is Michelle. She's meticulous and takes time to listen to my needs and does a great job every time. read more

Just got my hair cut here last Friday night. Even though I showed up early, the receptionist was terribly apologetic and brought me tea and chocolates while I waited. Noriko was my stylist and I couldn't have been happier. She not only made my hair look fabulous, but she showed me tips on how to maintain the style on my own. Even though I initially came because of a groupon, I will definitely be going back to Noriko even if I have to pay the regular price. read more