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    Tokuyama Salon

    4.5 (556 reviews)
    ModerateHair Salons
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

    By appointment only

    Services - Tokuyama Salon

    Chemical treatment

    Color only

    Cut and color

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    Haircut by Maki
    Maureen L.

    First time and WOW. What a hidden gem! I just moved back to Manhattan and have been looking for the best haircut place that is not a fortune as well! This is THE PLACE! Best haircut I have ever had. I had Maki! So happy to have found it and her:)

    Beautiful neighborhood
    Sunny L.

    I've been coming to this salon for a decade & the master hair stylist Jun -San has been taking care of my hair all these years. This low-key & un assumed salon is located in the heart of the UES neighborhood . It has survived the pandemics & been thriving thanks to its consistent operation- excellent hair stylists who specialize either coloring or cutting, very reasonable prices for the services , seamless online reservation system. Plus , longtime regulars like myself and my husband who fly in from out of state to get the haircuts by Jun/San & new customers were keys to their continued success. Appointment only. Major cc accepted. Tips in cash. Open every day but Monday. Highly recommend.

    Joanne U.

    Great first experience at this salon. I was looking to try a new salon for both haircut and color last Friday and I was enticed by the reviews here and called them if I could be accommodated the same day, should they have the availability. Lucky they were able to immediately squeeze me in at 2PM for a haircut with Miki and a haircut consultation with Virginia with the actual color to be scheduled. Turned out to be even better. Miki's haircut was really nice + she's also just wonderful. I ended up being convinced to cut off 3 inches to make my hair lighter as well. As for the color consultation, Virginia was great and actually ended up accommodating me right away because she finished her other job earlier. So from 3:30-7PM, she diligently worked to deliver the beautiful ash highlights that I wanted! So precise and has attention to detail, love her! The salon also enforces strict health and safety protocols on temp checks, asking you to wash your hands first, cleaning the chair for you as the next person to sit, and the owner also has a check in the next day to ask how your overall experience was. I paid $330+close to a $100 for tips but could have been more expensive if I wasn't extended a 20% off as first time customer. Yep they're not cheap but you get what you pay for. Look forward to coming back for my next appointment! :)

    I rarely write reviews, but seriously Yoshi saved the day! I had poorly cut bangs from another salon in the area and was super self conscious about them-- until now. He saved me from having what looked like almost mullet style bangs to killer assassin style bangs. So happy I found you guys, from start to finish great service all around. :)

    Kako & long layers
    Milan H.

    Long layers with Kako Super kind and gentle with my scalp She was very understanding of my hair goals and I'm always thankful

    Is this acceptable?
    Jolene F.

    Owner Taka is very hostile and disrespectful towards women! When I went to see him to fix my hair that was butchered by Miki, he completely dismissed me and blamed me for the poor haircut saying that I didn't know what I wanted. When I asked him if he thought my haircut by Miki was straight, he said "it depends" and refused to take any responsibility. At one point when I wanted to leave, he pointed at the chair and shouted at me "Sit!" as if I was a pet or a slave. I was completely shocked and felt very disrespected and violated. AVOID this salon! Once you pay for the service, the owner doesn't have any respect for his customers especially if you are a woman.

    Cut by Jun and color by Maki. Before picture on the left and after on the right
    Marissa H.

    I have never been disappointed with a haircut here but Jun recently gave me an amazing haircut before I had my hair dyed for the first time ever (yes, ever!) I was so nervous about coloring my virgin hair, but Maki was very sweet during our consultation. She did a single process coloring on my hair and I was so happy with the results. It was even better than what I was expecting. A totally new cut and color was very adventurous for me but Jun and Maki did such an amazing job that I could cry. And my hair has never felt more soft and healthy! *Some safety notes: The compliance with safety guidelines was also very high. The waiting area was outdoors to limit the number of people in the salon and I had my temperature taken before entering the store. I was guided to the restroom to wash my hands immediately upon entering, masks were worn by every single person, and plexiglass was installed between hair washing stations. I'm a Public Health student and I felt very safe!

    Tokuyama Salon. Another stellar cut from Maki and lasting highlights from Virginia

    Another Stellar cut from Maki. With glorious lasting color from Virginia I had done 5 1/2 months ago!!

    Cut by Miki

    I had a wonderful haircut my Miki. I'm coming back for my second haircut now, and I can tell you that the layers she cut made it so much more manageable to not use heat on hair. My wavy hair looked a lot better naturally even without styling. Thank you Miki & Tokuyama!

    Cut and styled by Jun
    Jenna L.

    This was my first time going to Tokuyama Salon and I had such a lovely experience! Everyone there was very kind and made sure to keep everyone distanced and comfortable. Jun was my stylist and he did an incredible job at cutting and styling my hair. I have very long hair and I came to the salon with a few ideas of how I wanted it cut but Jun was able to make some small recommendations and it turned out perfect! The salon is very clean and relaxing as well. This was one of my favorite experiences at a hair salon! I will definitely be returning. *note: for the photos- Jun only did the cut and styling (I previously had the highlights)

    Cut by Eriko

    I will never go anywhere else for a haircut. I've gotten my hair cut here twice, first by Kako, and then by Eriko. They are experts at the kind of haircut that I love: long layers and face-framing pieces. I come in with long, dry, bleach-damaged hair and leave with hair that feels light, soft and healthy. Highly recommend if you have a similar hair type!

    12/6 Haircut

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    I love this place so much. Virginia is the only person I will ever let color my hair.

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    I keep going back to Yoshi for a Bob haircut with bangs. He does a great job every time.

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    Good haircut for a relatively inexpensive price. Yoshi is a great stylist and would definitely come back :)

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    Be aware! If you are late, they will cancel your appointment and charge full price without providing service as penalty!!

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    Toshiba cut my hair and was so thorough and did everything I asked! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

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    Ask the Community - Tokuyama Salon

    Does Miki still work at your salon?

    I saw Miki in July.

    Does TOKUYAMA offer 100% natural henna dye? I'm looking for henna and indigo with no chemicals because of my scalp sensitivity. Please let me know... and what do they charge for henna and indigo dye services. Thanks!

    You could always call and ask, as opposed to plaguing virtually every hair salon in the city with this question. You would likely get a more timely answer as well, Sasha.

    I want to straight my hair the cost would be around 400. Do I need to tip that? They already charge a lot and they got pay on that.

    Yes! Of course! They're not getting paid a whole lot either. Hair stylists make a lot of their money through tips too. Not to mention they will be spending hours on your hair to make sure that it looks amazing in the end.… 

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    Review Highlights - Tokuyama Salon

    Miki gave a beautiful long layered cut leaving my hair healthier and stronger then before.

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    I had my hair done by Masaki and was extremely disappointed with both the result and the way my…read moreconcerns were handled afterward. I paid $480 for my appointment and left with hair that looked patchy and not like what we had discussed. While disappointing results can sometimes happen, what bothered me most was the complete lack of communication afterward. I reached out to Masaki on May 13 regarding my concerns and attempted to resolve the issue privately. I never received a response. It has now been about a month, and despite giving plenty of time for a reply, I have been ignored. I did not immediately leave reviews or make public comments because I wanted to give him the opportunity to address the situation directly. Unfortunately, that opportunity was never taken. For $480, I expected a higher standard of work and customer service. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend Masaki.

    Updating my review: I used to come here because the haircuts were strong, but over time the…read moreexperience deteriorated significantly. Appointments became rushed, started late, and lacked even basic professionalism. You're barely greeted when you walk in, and the overall tone makes it feel like you're inconveniencing them just by being there. I told them multiple times I had a head injury from a concussion and the lack of care was very concerning how abrasively they washed and handled my head. My most recent appointment was a complete failure. I asked for a warm, golden brown and came prepared with multiple reference photos. While the color was processing, I clearly flagged that it was pulling purple. That concern was dismissed, and the product was left on longer. The result was the darkest my hair has ever been, almost black with a cool, purple hue. The exact opposite of what I requested. The color job is all mismatched, the lower part of my hair significantly darker, the roots are sloppy and uneven. When I pointed this out, the response was defensive and dismissive. At one point, I was sarcastically asked if I wanted to "bleach it," which is an inappropriate and careless suggestion for already fine hair. It was mind blowing to have this handled so poorly and then be rushed through a cut that does not look anywhere close to the quality of the past cuts. I followed up requesting a refund, given that this will take months to correct and fade, and received no response for over 48 hours. It's not even about the money - it's about the severe lack of respect. What's most surprising is that this level of defensiveness and lack of accountability was unacceptable, especially after such a grave mistake. Instead of thoughtful adjustment and ownership, the response was dismissive in the moment and silent afterward. Mistakes happen. How they're handled is what defines a business. This was not handled well. NYC has no shortage of salons that can deliver both technical skill and professionalism. This is not one of them. Updating this with a pic and additional NYC HAIR SALON SEO terms so future customers are warned since the salon has decided to block me after no satisfactory resolution. The pic at the top right was me pre-hair f*** up. Only come to this salon if you'd like to come home and cry.

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Minimize damage during the chemical bleaching process.
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    Within the first 5 mins of sitting down for a "consultation", I was told I have frizzy puffy hair…read morein the back, and I needed a perm asap. This was their "best advice for me" and that I should come back and get both together. I only needed a haircut and this was the only chance I got (I am a SAHM with 2 kids and minimal backup except this day) so I said I would consider it but I need a cut now. It was 6 months since my last. That must have just not been the right thing to say bc I was judged, insulted during the entire session and I got the worst haircut of my life. I can't even get it fixed because it is so much shorter than I wanted. There are huge "texture" discrepancies all over my hair, the most obvious being in the back near my neck. There's also a strand of hair far longer than the entire length of my bob cut. I don't even understand how this happened. I'm so traumatized. I would never recommend this place and will never ever come back. I really had 1 chance to get a cut as a treat to myself, since I really don't have extra time to spare. And now I have to live with this until it grows out, definitely more than 6 more months. If I could give -1000 stars, I would. Please do yourself a favor and find a salon that can do a nice cut for long AND SHORT hair. WITHOUT A PERM TO MAKE IT ALL STRAIGHT FIRST. The skill level here is just so sub par. I could have done it myself.

    I used to come often but my hair stylist is no longer here, I got a haircut recently and tried a…read morenew stylist Ara. I haven't cut my hair in 6 months and I have really long straight natural hair so you can say it is a blank canvas. This is probably one of the worst haircut I have gotten in years compared to other places that are in different price ranges. Leaving the salon it looked good styled but when I went home to wash it and had more time to look without it curled I saw really choppy layers and the length is much shorter than i wanted. For a cut I paid $107-110 not including tips and expected a decent cut for that amount. Truly disappointing as holidays are coming up and I have been wearing a hat to cover up, cannot wait for this to grow out but will take months. Ara was really sweet and nice but I don't think the skills were there.

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    Kelvin is my now my go-to stylist after my friend recommended me to him. She's also been going to…read morehim for awhile and after my first haircut with him, I can genuinely say it was one of the best haircuts Ive ever had - it was exactly what I wanted and I walked away feeling so happy with the results. I went back recently to bleach my hair and I was so shocked by how good it came out - and in only 4-5 hours! He's definitely a professional and knows what he's doing especially when it comes to dying/bleach/toning and cutting short Asian hair to fit my face shape. I rarely need to tell him to fix or that I'm not satisfied with my hair; I trust his process and he's never failed me.

    I used to love this place but this will be my last visit. Both the front desk and stylist were cold…read moreand unfriendly. I asked for ash brown (which I usually get) but I got a way lighter color than expected and the bleach (he went over the bleach twice) really damaged my hair. On top of that, they charged me for a haircut I never asked for. During the balayage, the stylist cut/thinned (no idea what he did because he never asked me) some of my hair (maybe 10 "snips"?) and they later charged me an additional $70 for the "haircut." This really pissed me off because in the middle of my appointment, I even heard an assistant ask in Mandarin "is she getting a haircut?" and the stylist shook his head. I was really unhappy with my hair that I went to get a hair treatment (for the dry, damaged hair) and toner at a different salon a week later. That stylist even asked "who did your hair?"

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