I asked for a textured layered haircut and genuinely could not be happier with the result. I'm extremely picky with my hair and usually cut it myself because I don't trust just anyone, especially when it comes to Asian haircuts in the Bay Area. It's honestly hard to find someone here who really understands layering, texture, and movement without making it look thin, flat, and choppy. My haircut from Sora Oh Salon is easily 10x better than some of the $180 cuts I've gotten in Ktown LA. Sora was super fast and precise! My boyfriend and his brother also get their hair done here and are both always really satisfied with their cuts/perm, which definitely gave me more confidence coming in. If you're picky about your hair and have been struggling to find someone who truly understands Asian hair, this is the place. 감사합니다 소라쌤! 머리 너무 마음에 들어요~ read more

Sora Oh Salon - Men's haircut - Hair Salons Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

My husband and I have been coming to sora for years and we love her. She is good at both men and womens haircuts and i love her digital perms too. Soon is also a very talented guy with lots of humor. Be ready to be entertained while you get your hair done lol Above all else, i love how sora and soon are genuine and kind people. Highly recommend! read more

Tldr: I came two different times, one for a women's haircut and one for a magic perm. I was disappointed with both experiences. I am not coming back. I first came to Sora to get a haircut after a friend referred this place. I just wanted a light trim. I have naturally wavy and voluminous hair so a little skill is required to not make my hair look even more unsettled. Sora advised that people should not be using shearing scissors on my wavy hair because a bad cut using those scissors could make you "look like a lion". I agreed with her and asked for light layers using mostly scissors. She ended up using about 50% of the shearing scissors and made random layers of all different lengths, excessively using the shearing scissors, resulting in a very shaggy look. My ends looked damaged and I looked like I had a mullet due to the bad layering job. I was mortified and disappointed. I'm not one to typically get upset over a haircut because I'm pretty low maintenance and hair eventually grows out but the cut made it difficult for me to even style my hair without using a lot of heat products, or tie it up without looking bad. I'm a new mom and was starting a job in the office so this haircut made me feel and look terrible. I wanted to fix the situation so I booked a magic perm a few months later when I realized my hair was not growing out nicely. I didn't want to write this place off and wanted to give it another try. I figured straightening my hair would at least hide the bad haircut while letting my hair grow out. I went on a weekend and the salon was quite busy. The other assistants were friendly and took direction from Sora. Periodically Sora checked in on my hair status and took care of me but the service was really hot and cold. At one point while drying my wet hair she absent mindedly held the Dyson hairdryer right at my scalp for a while burning my head and causing me to jump in my seat in pain. I asked her to trim away the shaggy odd layers of my hair to the best she could without cutting all my hair off into a bob. I asked for no new layers because I said the layers were the problem I wanted to fix. She went on to lecture me about how using shearing scissors is the problem - I said I got my haircut done at her salon. She ignored my comment and I didn't want to be confrontational so didn't bring it up again. She ended up trimming off some of the shagginess but then without asking me cut more layers really quickly in the front. It looks like I have a fringe around my face. I'm shocked that she did this despite me giving her instruction that I wanted no layers. The magic perm itself was also not the best quality as they rushed me and didn't straighten my hair 100%. This entire experience really left me feeling like Sora is not the best salon for women's cuts or perms that require skill and attention. The clientele seems to skew younger male students, older men, and elementary aged children. I'm going to try a different Korean salon next time. read more

My boyfriend has gone here at least 3 times and came back with bad haircuts. I don't know why he keeps going back and I have told him to look elsewhere. He sent me a video today and the cut was so obviously uneven and not even close to the reference photos. It's so glaringly bad. I told him, if I were him, I'd go back and ask them to fix it. Worried they might just f it up more. I have only been here twice. The first time was a simple cut; hard to mess up. The second time for a hair bleach and coloring...was not close to the reference photo at all. It was such an ugly orange purple and my reference photo was a silver-pink ombre. Haven't been back since. Would not recommend. read more

I had a very good experience getting my hair cut here. I've been to several hair salons for my Asian hard, with less than satisfactory results in the past at other salons but I think I've found my go to hair salon! I had a general idea of what I wanted, and she took my ideas, suggested additional ideas and if I felt comfortable with her suggestions she went ahead and modified my hair. I loved her suggestions! Hair was cut very evenly. It's very clean there. Nice conversation as well. Will definitely be back! read more

Sora Oh Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

it was time to find a hair stylist close to my home, so glad I found Sora. She is probably the fastest stylist in the west hahah. She did an amazing job. I went crazy and even asked for bangs (it was early on a Saturday morning, crazy things happen haha). highly recommend read more

Sora Oh Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

I was so impressed with Sora and her salon! I came in with a inspo pic for my layered haircut and she absolutely delivered. We recently moved to the area and I was looking for my go-to hair salon and needless to say, it's definitely this one! Looking forward to coming back for my next haircut, thank you Sora! read more

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Had an amazing experience at Sora Oh Salon, thanks entirely to Soon! I called on a Friday needing a last-minute men's perm for my brother before a weekend photoshoot, and they were able to take us in right away--walk-in style, no wait. Super lucky! Soon was incredible. It was my brother's first time getting a perm, and Soon made the whole process so easy and comfortable. He walked him through every step, explained what each part of the process did, and was genuinely kind, funny, and knowledgeable. You can tell he really cares--he even told my brother to text him if he had questions later. That kind of service is rare! The salon itself is simple--not fancy--but it gets the job done. They offered us water, which was a nice touch. One thing I did notice was that some people in the lobby seemed to be waiting a while, so it might be worth calling ahead. That said, we got lucky with timing and had no wait. Important heads-up: they don't take credit cards, so bring cash or be ready to Zelle. This review is 100% for Soon. He clearly has a loyal following (we heard people say they come from as far as SF for him!)--and now we totally get why. My brother loved his perm and cut. Five stars all the way. We'll definitely be back! read more

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I'm extremely pleased with my haircut and the level of professionalism at Sora Oh Salin. Soon cut my hair and worked his magic after just a few questions. I'll definitely be back and look forward to trying new styles in the future. read more

I go here all the time for my haircuts and they do an amazing job every time. Have never had any complaints with service or anything. Soon is really good at what he does! read more

Great short layered cut thanks 65$ not bad. Very pro . Korean stylist and two good female helpers . read more

Sora Oh Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

I LOVE Sora. I get digital perms done every few years and Sora is my go-to gal. I do not know how she does it but she seamlessly handles like 5 clients at a time. She has Soon, who jumps in while working on his own clients. I've seen some complaints about her juggling clients but she's good at it! I've had my hair cut at a lot of high end salons and that's how they've all done it. Sora's salon is not super fancy but she is really skilled - it's clear she is very talented and technically skilled. So is Soon (and holy hot damn he gives the best shampoo head massage - I wish I could come in just for that!) Anyway, I am always getting compliments on my hair and this is my secret! Although I have naturally curly hair, I get digital perms done to help my curls to look more uniform. Sora's salon is located in Palos Verdes shopping center - lots of parking and really easy to get to from Lamorinda. No need to go to SF or Oakland for an awesome perm and haircut bc you have it all right here! read more

Always a friendly and welcoming staff. They always make sure they tailor the haircut to your style. I love coming here because they provide the best haircuts. Highly recommend!!! read more

Sora listens to what you want and does exactly that! I always leave feeling so confident! Staff is easygoing and place is always clean.

I saw Soon for the first time and had a great experience. He's super friendly, really listens, and takes the time to explain what he's doing and why. I learned a lot about my hair and the products that actually make sense for it. Left with a cut I love and a better understanding of how to take care of it. Highly recommend read more

The place is hectic and Sora doesn't focus on the customer while she is working on. She always hops to other customers while she's doing my hair and I had to wait too long for her to come back. And when she's back, she started fussing about how busy her life is while she is working on my hair.. I myself also super busy and just barely could make time and came to get my hair done. Why do I need to hear all her personal life? She's trying to excuse herself to the customer instead of apologizing or focusing her job.. Very stressful and So annoyed... She neither has good professionalism nor misses manners. In result of that, the hair doesn't come out great either.. Of course she doesn't focus.. And my hair day was horrible, I will never come back.. read more

So grateful to Sora! I went to Korea and decided to get a haircut there. I went to two different salons in Korea because of how unsatisfied I was with my new haircut and even after that, was still so unhappy with what they did to my hair. I came back to the Bay and immediately went to Sora to try to salvage my hair. She knew exactly what to do and it didn't even take 15min. One of the photos is the first haircut I ever got from Sora. The other photo is the haircut she gave me to fix the poor job the other salons did. She's a magician~ read more

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Similar to other reviews, I came in to get a trim and she was jumping between customers while managing to complain about how busy it was. My haircut took maybe 30 minutes? And for the price, absolutely not worth it. It's too bad.. read more

Soon is amazing! Had a great haircut here! Soon was super thoughtful--he kept checking in with me and letting me know what he was doing step by step. I liked that he reassured me he wasn't cutting too much and made sure I felt comfortable the whole time. I love the haircut--haven't had one this nice in a long time. Really appreciated the attention and care! read more

I go to Sora for my haircuts. It took me a bit to find someone I can trust to cut my "Asian" hair. Since finding Sora, I have been coming to her regularly for a while. I had a picture of the style I wanted for the first couple of visits. Now she just knows what I want. She will occasionally ask if I want something different (if I go extra long between visits and my hair grows longer). read more

Soon was my barber and he is very good! Every time i need a cut i would always go to him even if I have to drive 40+ minutes! Thank you Soon! read more

Sora is the best hairstylist for Asian hair using nontoxic & less chemicals hair color products. She's a very efficient & quick hair cutter/hairdresser! I love her care. Thank you Sora! read more

I got my hair cut last Monday around 1:30 P.M. The staff was very nice and gave me helpful advice. However, I was surprised to see her place the hair straightener on the floor near her feet and occasionally move it with her foot before using it on my hair. I think it would be better if the tools used on clients were placed properly for cleanliness. read more

Every time I get my haircut, Sora never disappoints. I alway get so many compliments on my haircut. She is an amazing hairstylist. I took my daughter to her today and she also got a great haircut and loves it. read more

Always an excellent experience with Sora. Today I got another great haircut and she showed me some new styling options. She's fantastic and I always leave feeling more beautiful! read more

My last hairdresser moved to Barcelona and that's a bit too far to go to get a haircut, so I wanted to find someone nearby who knows how to work with Asian hair. I called for an appointment and got scheduled with Hany. I showed Hany some pictures of a few different styles I liked and she helped me pick which one she thought would work best with my face shape. In less than 45 minutes (I have short hair) she reproduced the picture I gave her so well! I'll definitely come back the next time my hair starts to get unruly. read more

Sora Oh Salon - Perfect haircut by Hany - Hair Salons Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

First this is the worst experience Soora ahjuma is super rude not to mention she rushed the whole process My haircut looks terrible, it's uneven I told her to only trimmed it about an inch and she cut almost most of my hair She is very unprofessional, she accidentally almost cut my ears TWICE and she poke my eyes and she just laughing it off And finally she put the face shield on Too little too late, Ahjuma! After she messed up my hair she went straight curling my hair Went home and wash my hair and I realized how she f**d up my hair Never in my 30+ years of my life someone messed up my hair so badly! (Worst experience) I wonder where are all these good reviews coming from?????? Better SAVE yourself find other hairdresser! Don't let her ruin your hair Treat your customer better Sora Ahjuma!! read more

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I requested an appointment for a hair dye job, from black to blue. It took two rounds of bleach to get my hair to a shade light enough to dye, then was advised to do a slightly darker shade of blue so that it "would fade slower". Unfortunately, the resulting shade was almost the same shade of black I had before, very disappointing. At best, it was a dark navy blue in the sun, virtually indistinguishable from black indoors. Additionally, they seem understaffed, two people running around, never spending more than a couple of minutes per person. Seems disorganized and unprofessional, relative to their pricing. Originally a one star review, but I will add a star because they technically got the bleaching correct, even if it took close to 5 hours just to do the bleach. I would not recommend going here for any hair dye job. read more

Today was my first time coming to Sora Oh Salon, and it was a wonderful experience. Soon did my haircut. He cut off ten inches and brought my hair back to health! They were very accommodating and got me in quickly and when I requested. Everyone in the salon was very kind. I got to meet the owner, Sora, she's very nice and knowledgeable as I was asking her about other treatments they offer. The salon is clean and comfortable. Soon was an expert and delivered the exact cut I wanted. He explained each step of the process and made sure I was ok with everything. I didn't feel rushed and felt like I was given lots of attention to detail to my cut. The prices are very reasonable especially for the result. I highly recommend coming here! So glad I found this place. Thank you! read more

My experience with Soon was amazing. He was attentive, professional, and friendly throughout appointment. I can tell he is truly committed to delivering 100% customer satisfaction!! read more

Wow! What an amazing experience my digital perm was at this salon. Staff were courteous, fun, and very very skilled. Sora took the time to explain adjustments she was making to minimize stress to my fine, straight caucasian hair. The process went smoothly, and I love the results! My curls look natural and can be styled loosely or tightly as needed. I highly recommend this salon to anyone looking for a satisfying perm result. read more

I went in for a haircut but made an appointment the day before just in case. They do take walk-ins but expect to wait if you go in on a Saturday. First off I typically don't like to get my haircut during the busy hours for a salon due to me believe corners are but given my schedule I had no choice. First off, can I just say even though they were super busy, they did not cut corners nor did they try to just get people in and out the door. The place was super clean as well and I can tell the owner Sora takes great pride in her business. I also noticed that she addresses her employees with respect, something I saw lacking at other salons but that's just a personal thing. The person who cut my hair was Sora and showing her a picture she recommended a down perm, I thought why not? Went through the process and it was very quick and I felt like Sora knew what she was doing. She cut my hair so effortlessly and I like that she asks for feedback before cutting anything. Also got a shampoo after my down perm and Soon was the one who took care of me to wash out my hair. He too also did a great job! I saw him with another customer while i was waiting and he really was explaining what he was doing and taking great care of his customer. Maybe I will try a cut from him next time. I never realized there was a Korean salon in the Walnut Creek area. I either always got my hair cut in Korea or went to Santa Clara. Let's be real, if you want a cheap hair cut, by all means go to a Supercuts. However, if you want to look your best and have someone with the professionalism Sora and her employees do it, you won't find a better place. Overall I am very impressed with this salon and I can see why she has only high and positive reviews. Sora takes great pride in her business, employees, and her customers and it shows. This place has become my new go to place and I will make sure to send everyone I know. I just I knew about this place sooner. 감사합니다 Sora and Soon! read more

I always go to this salon for complicated hairstyles! I got my PROM hair done here a while ago and I recently got a perm. Everyone is so kind and she always is able to make my vision come to life read more

5 stars! I was nervous to cut my hair since it's been a while but they really know what they're doing here! I can really see the layers! They also thinned out my really thick hair! read more

Sora Oh Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

My go to salon in the area! This place specializes in Korean styles, I initially started going here because I wanted to find a stylist I could trust that was familiar with Asian hair. I have been going here for about 2 years now and consistently get haircuts with Hany. Note, they only take payments via Zelle. The salon takes appointments by Yelp messages and by phone call. Usually it's a few people working so they all take turns cutting, helping each other, taking calls for appointments, and checking people in which I don't mind at all. When I was just here for my haircut, it was just Hany and she was being very efficient handling everything and I never felt that she was rushing my haircut. I always show her a picture and she nails it, with some modifications to better suit my face. The offer a variety of hair cuts, styling, dying, and perming including korean digital perms. I also feel like their prices are fair for amount of time and detail they put into it. I've never walked out of this salon feeling anything less than satisfied. read more

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The guy stylist did a great job with my dense straight hair. The undercut was done very well because there is enough of a distinction with the sides cut short, but it was not too extreme, giving it both contrast and balance. Afterwards, he gave me advice on how to style it. Very friendly and attentive vibes throughout everything read more

Yesterday, I got my hair done here for the first time. I had a superb experience!! The hair stylist Soom was very friendly and professional. He did my hair exactly the way I wanted and he would tell me each time what he was going to do before hand. Just like going to the doctor hahaha I totally recommend this place. This Sorah Oh Salon should get a million stars! Thank you, Soom!! read more

Sora Oh Salon - Got my hair done by Soom :) - Hair Salons Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Another happy customer. Sora cut her hair exactly how she wanted. Thank you! I totally recommend coming here. We will be back again. Don't forget to bring your picture of the hairstyle you like and wash your hair before you come. read more

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If you're looking for a Korean salon and this place isn't too far, I highly give this salon a try, especially if you are looking for a perm. The stylists were friendly and knowledgeable with styling Asian (thick) hair. Having made an appointment just the morning of my visit, they were able to squeeze me into their busy Saturday. They did a wonderful job in cutting and styling my hair just like I asked and showed them (a reference picture). Just like a review I saw, this salon is definitely more reasonably priced compared to the highly reviewed Korean salon located in Santa Clara. I recommend making an appointment with them, because they get quite busy on weekends, but they do accept walk-ins; but, be prepared to wait a while if you go in without an appointment. read more

First of all, I don't take bad reviews lightly, but i feel like there was extensive damage to my hair after my visit and people should be warned. I went to Sora a few years ago and the prices were great and my bob cut was well done. It was frustrating that she worked on so many people at the same time, but I understood that it might have been a cultural thing and that they just work on several people at once. Fine. I went back to her three years later post pandemic stuff, and my hair had grown back and was long and natural. I don't make a lot of money as an artist, but thought of splurging as a bit of a celebration. She told me a balayage would be $400 so I had enough cash to prep. My appt was at 9:45am, and I showed her reference photos and she seemed to understand. At one point I even pointed to her hair and said I like the reddish brown and wanted it like that at the bottom. It was confusing when she started bleaching it, because she started really high up at the scalp and there didn't seem to be any gradation.I figured she knew best and she seemed confident and moved quick. I sat with the bleach on my hair for over 2 hours and was pretty concerned. in the meantime several other customers came and went and I felt pretty ignored. At one point the assistant seemed concerned with a section in the back of my hair and they spoke in korean and did a lot of back and forth about it and kept touching it up. The hair washing was so painful, not only because of the bleach but because the assistant had rubber gloves on and it felt like it was pulling out my hair. When it was all washed, and toned we went to the chair and I was horrified to see that it looked like my hair was WHITE. Like zero color in some sections. I tried to communicate with the assistant that didn't speak english well, and then Sora literally ran out with some hair dye and started covering the top of my head. Eventually they covered all of my hair and back I went to get my hair washed for the third time. By this time I was almost in tears because of how painful it was, and my neck hurt so bad. No natural color was left which was a little upsetting. The hair dye at least made it slightly more brown/blonde and I honestly just wanted out of there. A third stylist walked in and started curling my hair and just left and I didn't know it was over. Finally I was told it was done and to pay, and it was only afterward that I realized I didn't even get to see the back of my head. No smiles, no compliments, no asking if I liked it. $450 dollars later (they said it was $430 and then didn't give me change) I left. It was 3:30 so that was almost 6 HOURS. I was so hungry and frustrated that I came home and started bawling to my husband. Haircuts have never made me cry. I admit it's not the worst haircut I've ever gotten but it definitely wasn't what I wanted, and it was physically painful and so expensive. I wouldn't be surprised if my hair is permanently damaged since it doesn't seem to be even taking any color anymore and is a little frizzy already. read more

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