I got a haircut + highlights from Tammy and her team, and they did an amazing job! I wanted a subtle, dimensional highlight and layers, and they absolutely delivered. The salon itself was clean and had a welcoming vibe. The entire team was friendly, professional, and made the experience memorable and relaxing. I super love the results and highly recommend their salon! read more

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This review is long overdue, but I just had to share what an amazing experience I had at HYD K Hair Salon! It's been about a month since my appointment, and I'm still so happy with the results. I called the salon hoping they might have a same-day opening, and to my surprise, they were able to get me in within 30 minutes! From the moment I walked in, everyone was welcoming and professional. Charlie was absolutely incredible. He took the time to listen to exactly what I wanted, offered helpful advice, and made me feel completely comfortable throughout the appointment. His attention to detail and talent really show, and my hair turned out even better than I imagined. I've received so many compliments since then! It's not often you find someone who is not only highly skilled but also genuinely kind and passionate about their work. If you're looking for a stylist who truly cares about making you look and feel your best, I can't recommend Charlie and HYD K Hair Salon enough. Thank you for such a wonderful experience--I can't wait to come back! read more

My hair was originally black. I messaged Tammy about the inspiration picture I wanted (an ash/mushroom brown) which she had told me she could do. I come into the store and after one round of bleach she tells me she'd only be able to do a shade darker but still get the cool tone. Then, I end up with a super warm and almost orange/milk chocolate brown hair (and this is after multiple showers with purple shampoo I bought elsewhere, since fresh out of the store it looked a bit green???) !!! Not what I wanted at all!!! And when I confronted her, she just told me its because of the lighting?? Prices are also wayy too high for the quality, my hair felt dead afterwards. Never going here ever again and would 10/10 NOT recommend read more

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Tammie did an amazing job with my cut and color! The staff were nice and attentive. I definitely recommend! read more

Hyd-K Hair Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

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I had such a wonderful experience getting my very first perm here! I have incredibly straight hair naturally, so we started with a haircut, root lift, and perm just to see how my hair would take to it. Because my hair is so stubbornly straight, the curls didn't hold perfectly the first time around. But the founder is absolutely amazing--she was incredibly sweet and offered me a second session completely free of charge! I came back a week later so she could assess my hair and redo the process to make sure it turned out exactly how I wanted. In total, the process took about 5-6 hours, and the cost was $500 for the root lift and perm. It was totally worth it for the level of care, patience, and dedication they showed. The founder is truly great, and as a huge bonus, I got multiple amazing scalp massages throughout my visits :-) I highly recommend this shop if you're looking for a stylist who actually cares about your hair goals! read more

Hyd-K Hair Salon - first time! - Hair Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

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Asked for a perm + cut and got exactly what I was looking for. Everyone was friendly and fast. Studio was clean and had nice music playing. Thank you Tammy! read more

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It's hard to find a spot that does men's cuts nicely as well so hopefully this helps the yelp search function for guys looking for a salon. I called in and the person who answered the phone was really friendly. I asked how long the wait was or if I could come in soon and she told me to go ahead and come in. I arrived 10 minutes later, told them I called and Ava was called out to immediately help me. Ava listened to my requests and helped fix my botched self cut job. She also gave me advice on how to do it better next time. She was patient and fast and offered shampooing and styling. Definitely recommend Ava for men's haircut. read more

Love my hair! Tammy got the color I wanted Service , they were very accommodating! Tammy explained the steps of everything. Love it! read more

Hyd-K Hair Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

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Tammy opened up the store on Thursday just to do my hair! She did an amazing job and was so accommodating. Love my hair! read more

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Tammy did a great job with my cut and color. I hadn't been in a salon for a minute, so it was nice to finally get my hair done. Thank you, Tammy! read more

Got no-bleach highlights and a haircut by Tammy. She was so kind and extremely talented. My hair needed a good refreshing and I love how it turned out! read more

Hyd-K Hair Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

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Thanks Tammy for a great cut and color. Love the highlights you suggested! ! Perfect for summer. read more

Hyd-K Hair Salon - Cut, color and highlights. - Hair Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

I have straight, medium-length hair and wanted to add more volume. I was at a crossroads--should I cut it short again or keep growing it out? I hadn't been to a salon in 18 years, so I was definitely nervous, but my bestie recommended Tammy, and I'm so glad she did! I ended up getting a root lift and a wave digital perm. It was my first time trying this type of perm, and the whole experience was actually really enjoyable. At first, I only planned to get a root lift, but Tammy suggested doing both--and she was absolutely right. Her expert advice made all the difference! She took the time to explain what would complement my hair type and styling goals, and I really appreciated how thoughtful and honest she was. Tammy did an amazing job! She explained that the waves would loosen a bit after the first wash and over time. Waiting the full 48 hours before washing was tough, but totally worth it. The first photo shows my hair the day of the perm, and the second was taken a week later. I absolutely love my waves! I've been getting so many compliments, and my hair is easy to manage now. I'm feeling confident and excited to keep growing it out. Thank you so much, Tammy! read more

Hyd-K Hair Salon - My hair right after the perm - Hair Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

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I have been to this salon multiple times but I will not be going back after this last haircut by Tammy. Tammy is the salon owner and I expect a better hair cut than this from a professional. This hair cut was choppy, not blended, and an overall lazy job by her. I did not notice how bad the haircut was when leaving the salon because she curled my hair and thus hid all of the issues. She did not show me my haircut before curling it. There is a huge section that should not have been cut and will now take me months to grow back in order to fix. I have already gone to a different salon to get my hair fixed as I do not trust her to fix it properly. read more

Hyd-K Hair Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

So timely & accommodating. Excited to do business with them & grateful for their responsiveness & flexibility!

After many years of so-so haircuts from cheaper places I saw great reviews and have been coming since last year! All the stylists are amazing from men's haircuts, perms, & wash/styling. For guys a haircut is around $50, and I've liked every haircut I've ever gotten here. The stylists are all very careful about making sure you're getting something you'd like. Great vibes, relaxed atmosphere, & of course great music. Will be going here indefinitely for years to come! read more

This is my second time coming here, always so good! Super friendly and attentive. They're detailed in everything and also gave me advice how to help my hair from getting split ends. Ava is really good, highly recommend her read more

Hyd-K Hair Salon - Bangs with layers - Hair Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

Lauren is amazing!! She's so sweet and friendly. I also love how she was upfront about costs after I showed her a picture of what I wanted. My hair even turned out better than the inspo picture I showed her. Definitely appreciate her being able to fit me in last minute with my tight schedule. She's the best and will definitely continue getting my hair colored with her read more

Hyd-K Hair Salon - Hair cut and color by Lauren - Hair Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

I had a great experience here. I got a digital perm and a volume perm because my hair is naturally thin and can get very flat. Tammy got me in for an appointment quickly and was professional throughout. It took about 3 hours and turned out great. She also gave tips on how to style it at home. The staff is friendly too (shout out to Yoni!). read more

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Moved from Norcal and was looking for a hairstylist that can I can frequent when I want to have a change with my hair. I stumbled on this business and saw the vibrant colors and wanted something crazy. Note I just glossed my hair a chocolate brown but had this urge to go a blue silver color. I texted them and Tammy was super helpful and walked me through the process. I was nervous because I haven't globally bleached my hair in 5 years???? Came into the shop and she got to work with me right away. I don't know what type of magic they do but I went through 2 bleach sessions and my hair isn't fried. Because I got gloss done my hair didn't lift as much as I wanted it to but Tammy showed the range of what colors I can work with and we went up going an auburn copper color. She helped me what would suit my skin tone and I'm so glad I trusted her- I've gotten a tone of compliments! Will be coming back for my touch ups! Giving it 4 stars because it was a pricing job for the amount of hair I have, which I'm not sure because they are located in Irvine but the quality of work is there. read more

Hyd-K Hair Salon - It blends so well! - Hair Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

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*I'm updating my original review to reflect the full experience: I came in as a first-time client and was seen by Tammy. Based on Yelp, it appears she is the owner, although there seems to be a male counterpart also involved in ownership. My appointment (Sat. 6/14), I brought in an inspiration photo (attached) and explained to Tammy that I wanted to go back to a natural ash brown, close to my natural color, to help blend my grown-out roots with previously blonde hair. This should've been straightforward: tone down the blonde, match the roots, and soften the line between.My entire head was bleached twice, which felt excessive for the color I requested. After the first round was washed out, Tammy asked me whether we should bleach again. I replied, "What do you think?" because she's the professional, and I trusted her. She said yes, and we proceeded. At no point was I warned about the added risk to my scalp or the extra cost. After both bleaching rounds, she quickly applied the color, washed, blow-dried, and curled my hair with a straightener for about 5 minutes. I politely said I liked it, but after sitting in the chair for over 4 hours (11:00 am to 3:30 pm) and feeling overwhelmed, I didn't truly register the final result. Once I got home, it was obvious: the color was off with blue and yellow tones, nothing like the reference photo. Later that evening, I experienced intense itching, burning, and inflammation across my scalp. I took photos and texted Tammy on Sunday morning (6/15) using her personal number, explaining the situation. I received no response. I went to urgent care that morning, where I was diagnosed with CONTACT DERMATITIS caused by a chemical burn from the bleach. I was prescribed oral steroids and other allergy medications. As of today, (6/16) I also have some visible scabbing on my scalp and still don't know whether there will be permanent damage. I texted Tammy again after my urgent care visit, still no response. At that point, I chose to leave a review. The service charge was a shocking $630, I paid $724.50 total with tip. At the time of checkout, I was shown a number on a calculator but not given a clear breakdown, and I didn't feel comfortable asking due to the language barrier. That's on me, and I acknowledge it. I paid and left. Here's the cost breakdown they eventually provided: $90 haircut + $180 bleach #1 + $180 bleach #2 + $180 color + $94.50 tip. The menu does not clearly say that EACH bleach or color step is charged separately, it lists price ranges by hair length, which is very easy to misinterpret as a flat rate. After texting Tammy about a medical issue and receiving no reply, I felt helpless. So my mother went to the salon in person Monday morning (6/16) to speak Korean and explain the situation more clearly. Tammy finally replied to me over text on Monday around 10:00 am. She declined a refund but offered to re-tone my hair after my scalp healed and invited me to submit a claim to their insurance to cover medical expenses. My mom also respectfully spoke with Tammy outside the salon when she got there. They told my mom that they needed to speak with their insurance agent first to assess if a refund was possible. By 1:30 pm that day, Tammy messaged they were willing to refund the $630 (excluding tip). I asked for the full $724.50 since the tip would help cover part of my medical expenses. They also requested that I remove this review as it impacts their business, but completely understood if I didn't want to. I was also honest: I no longer felt safe coming back, and I would not be removing my review. I wasn't planning to escalate things further as long as I received a full refund and could put the situation behind me. Shortly after my refusal to take down the review, my mom had called the salon to ask for an update twice. The male co-owner was upset about my review and another posted by someone else (which she has since removed). He demanded my mom to apologize for this, not just for the reviews, but also on behalf of the other stylists (that were mostly independent renters) whose licenses she photographed earlier to identify Tammy's in case we needed to file a claim. They expressed their concerns about their privacy. My mom had already told them at the salon that she deleted these photos once she found Tammy's, and she reiterated this. For the record: cosmetology licenses are public records, available online. Consumers have the legal right to view them and confirm credentials. They sent the full refund later that day before 5 pm. This review is not a reflection of the other stylists who rent chairs at the salon. While I was there, I saw many happy clients being helped by other professionals who seemed kind, focused, and talented. My experience, unfortunately, was specific to Tammy and the male co-owner, and how the situation was handled after. I also plan to report this incident to the State Board of Cosmetology. read more

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Jeong the owner did my hair beautifully. She did exactly what I wanted from a Pinterest photo.

Tammy is THE BEST! My first time here I came for long layers, and it lasted forever because it grew out beautifully. Came back for a digital wave and I'm obsessed! She is so talented, I finally found my home read more

Hyd-K Hair Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

Always impressed by their superior hair styling experience. Pleasant and not loud, as many salons are, you can also appreciate their interior design improvements. read more

New fav salon! This was my first time straightening my hair in SoCal. I was most impressed with how fast the process was: only 2.5 hours on a busy Friday morning, compared to 4-5 hours at other salons I've been to. Tammy and her partner stylist were professional, gentle, and thorough with my frizzy hair. They immediately got started as soon as I arrived. I also want to give a shoutout to the male assistant who gave me the nicest scalp massage during the treatment rinse phase! I will definitely be returning for my other hair needs. read more

Hyd-K Hair Salon - Japanese hair straightening ($350 before tip) - Hair Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

Truly an amazing hair transformation! Tammy changed an unruly haircut to a sleek and clean one. Didn't know it was even possible. She truly has magical skills! read more

Hyd-K Hair Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

absolutely the worst service ever my 19-year-old daughter came home in tears because she went there for a blowout for an event tonight and they mad at her hair so badly with her two week old extensions in them to the point where she couldn't even brush her hair and when she said something to them, they told her that she would have to pay to get it un matted even though they are the ones that matted it and then they told her we can't finish cause we are closing I will be reporting this to the health department and to the cosmetology board and everybody else that will listen to me about this salon. We will also be looking into opening a small claims case against you for all the services that will have to be done to save my daughter's hair. read more

Got a digital perm from Tammi! She did a great job and did exactly what I was hoping for! I also appreciate her not cutting my length even though my hair may have needed a trim. The perm style I got was a hippie perm. read more

Hyd-K Hair Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

Tammy the owner is amazing! I've gotten a cut and color with her twice now and have loved the results both times! The salon itself is lovely (perfect for IG) and the staff are friendly and attentive even during busy hours. I brought along my friend for a cut and color as well and she loved her transformation. :) read more

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After a career change, I decided this would be the perfect time to chop off all my hair. I've always hated going to the hair dresser because I feel like I'm never happy with the cut whenever I leave, but my sister suggested this cute hair salon in irvine - so I made the appointment! Chopped off probably 8 inches of hair and got a perm. If you were like me and questioning whether to get a perm and a new hair cut, just do it!! Tammy did such a great job with the perm and cut. I honestly love it so much . New hair is totally a vibe. Thanks tammy! read more

Hyd-K Hair Salon - Perm - Hair Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

Disappointing. Was looking for a new hair stylist since my regular gal for the past 10+ years retired. Needed a Korean hair straightening, and after searching on Yelp, I chose this place based on reviews and a nice message exchange with Tammy. The day came and I got stood up. She forgot about it. Incredibly unprofessional, especially for an owner. read more

My time at the Hyd-K Hair Salon was so great! I came in for a haircut and color and my hair turned out exactly how I wanted. My hairstylist Tammy was careful with inspecting my hair before starting the process. She was attentive to my needs and offered tea and snacks if I was interested. The salon is super cute inside and their playlist is great too! I highly recommend coming here for your hair needs. Pictures below! read more

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Lauren did my hair and I loved it. She understood my hair type. I have very thin and fragile hair and she made my hair look voluminous

Came in for a rebleach and tone, and I'm so happy with the result!! everyone was so attentive and the dedication to making my hair look great really showed. I've been coming here for about a year and they've never disappointed me :) Great and knowledgeable staff, definitely recommend! read more

Hyd-K Hair Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

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Lauren and the team saved my hair! Prior the coming here, I had a disastrous coloring experience with another salon that left my hair orange, brassy, with harsh blocky lines. I thought it was unsalvageable. Luckily, Lauren artfully fixed my hair and honestly looks better than it ever has! I'm so grateful for her expertise and dedication to her craft. read more

Hyd-K Hair Salon - Lauren is the best! - Hair Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

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My hair turned out beautifully. Tammy does highlights and styles beautifully I will definitely come back. read more

Hyd-K Hair Salon - My hair turned out beautifully. Tammy was fantastic. She styles hair beautifully!! - Hair Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

I've been coming here for almost a year and I don't think I've ever left feeling disappointed with my haircut/perm. Show them a picture and they will get it done. Best place for a haircut for Asian men in Orange County. read more

I was looking for something last minute and they were quick with responding! Thank you Tammy for taking care of my hair. She was thoughtful about the condition of my hair and gave suggestions on what would be best for me. The perm turned out well! :) read more

Hyd-K Hair Salon - Digital perm - Hair Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

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My girls (7 & 10 yrs old) had a wonderful experience and they love their new hair cuts. Hyd-K staff was very friendly. Will definitely will recommend this place to family and friends. And will take my girls back here if they need another hair cut. read more

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I'm trying to understand how a bunch of so called hairstylists at this salon say they can do fade cuts on kids and it comes Out super MEDIOCRE 3 times, uneven choppy hair and expect to charge their overrated prices for it here. My big Media following will know about this. read more