Owner/stylist Yuki: Poor initial communication regarding the cut desired. Some language issues, quite a lot of flat,"I don't understand" and "What do you mean." No response when asked his opinion. Throughout, gruff and not accommodating while also interspersing lots of personal questions. Most awkward and disturbing part: ***Was not willing to receive feedback on the cut after having me look at it in the mirror. Became very cold (disdainful?) and told me he didn't have time when I started to explain what I didn't like.*** Also, awkward setting, no one else at all in the salon. When I asked if he has other people ever working in the salon, he got defensive. "Why does it matter?" Not a great cut, more an average one. So 2 stars for not horrible cut. ***Found it to be very stressful experience.*** read more

Yuki is a true artist. I'm new to NY from LA and was very hesitant about trying out new salons. There was no need! During my root touchup, he took such good care of my hair, which is not an easy task (despite weekly hair masks, my finicky dry wavy Asian refuses to stay settled). He also accommodated me last minute (sorry Yuki) on a busy Friday night. I didn't know what to expect, but reading reviews I was sure I was in good hands. The salon itself is spotless and it's clear he truly cares about his craft. thank you Yuki! read more

Tsumiki Salon - Yuki = fire - Hair Salons Near Me - New York, New York

I'm very happy with the haircut and color. The owner asked the right questions to understand what I hoped to achieve and executed the cut nicely. The hair is what I wanted and is very flattering to my facial structure. The hair color product was organic and high quality. In the past I had allergies to hair dye but wasn't an issue this time. read more

I can't get my hair cut where I live because every time has been a slight disaster -- and I don't ask for much. Visiting NYC meant it was on my list to get a haircut but I hadn't planned ahead and was frantically searching for a salon the night prior. Tsumiki was the first that came up and after checking a few other places, decided to call them up the next day to see if I could get a spot in. They only take appointments but I was lucky to get a spot at 12 noon the same day so I made my way over. I was greeting promptly by Yuki who asked me what I was looking for, made a few recommendations and we came to an agreement on what would work for me. After a quick wash, Yuki meticulously cut my hair section by section and expertly blow dried my hair to a beautiful shape -- seriously a beautiful hair cut can change your demeanor faster than the most delicious dessert. Highly recommend if you want a skilled and interesting hair stylist to have your hair done and cared for. read more

Yuki is kind, sensitive and a real pro. He really studied my reference picture, and gave me exactly what I wanted. He is a master of his craft -- an impressive hairdresser. The Japanese deep conditioning treatment left my hair remarkably glossy and smooth. I am leaving Tsumiki filled with confidence!! Glowing PS: I am impressed with the amount of knowledge Yuki has about film and especially Kurosawa. It was so nice talking with you about cinema! We got carried away read more

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Yuki was great. My haircut is elegant and precise. It wears very well after a few washes. Charming and intimate salon in the east village.

Before and after!! I was very pleased with the results. I chose this salon randomly while visiting New York. I used I have very thick and course hair. read more

Tsumiki Salon - I chose this salon randomly while visiting NY and Yuki did a great job! I have very thick and course hair. I will be coming back here! - Hair Salons Near Me - New York, New York

I kid you not I had walked in with the most atrocious and what I thought to be the most unsalvageable haircut from another salon. Having read the reviews I decided Tsumiki could fix what the other salon failed so miserably to do. AND I WAS RIGHT. Yuki is kind and patient and really took the time to understand what I wanted (I had a reference picture and he really took time to understand it and with his experience right off the bat he knew what techniques were used to achieve that look) and what about my previous haircut I did not like - which was almost everything. To paint the picture I had uneven layers everywhere and my hair was in ruins. Yuki was able to turn that mess to a fun short, airy, and light bob for the summer. I also have incredibly thick hair, but Yuki was still able to cut my hair perfectly. Even after the first wash my hair still dried perfectly. Before this day I had failed to find my forever salon, but now Tsumiki and Yuki takes that spot. Can't wait to come back once she grows! read more

Tsumiki Salon - YUKI SAVED MY HAIR - Hair Salons Near Me - New York, New York

Had a great experience with a haircut here! Hiro carefully listened to what I wanted (literally just a basic cut but I'm a little picky about how I want the layers to look), and offered suggestions and advice as well. She was meticulous and thorough at every step of the process, from the hair wash to the cut to the blow-drying/styling afterwards. I was very pleased with the results and will look to come back in the future! read more

I had an amazing experience with Yuki! I showed him the reference photos and he voiced his suggestions based on my hair type and lifestyle. The cut came out very nice, and overall, he provided a very friendly, warm environment. :) read more

What a hidden gem! The minute I walked in Yuki placed me at ease. He is a true master of his art. First, he is honest about your hair. He tells you the reality of the situation, not what you want to hear. Secondly, Yuki uses ONLY ORGANIC products. Wow. Finally my highlights look natural. The biggie is that the salon offers a fresh original ook. It is the first time I was given ideas like layers and waves instead of a zombie like bob everywhere else. The personalized touch at Tsumiki is unique to this salon. Intimate, professional and real. Love the quiet atmosphere too. True zen hair cut. Thank you Yuki I will be back. I love this vibrant style! read more

Yuki is an absolute artist. Like many people, I always have reservations with trying someone new. However, my best friend (with AMAZING hair) has been seeing him for ten years - she did not steer me wrong! I wanted a subtle and bleach-free balayage and a haircut. My hair has been virgin for over ten years and I was pleasantly surprised that Yuki actually advocated to not color my hair because he loved my natural color and I didn't want anything drastic. I haven't applied color to my hair in over ten years because of dye-related trauma in my teenage years and I was concerned about damage. The products and process Yuki followed totally restored my faith in the industry. The salon is quaint and gorgeous. I was offered my choice of fresh tea and decided on white. It was served to me in a large porcelain mug. I also found parking right across the street from Tsumiki. I couldn't have felt more comfortable if I tried. I relocated to North Carolina a few years back, but plan to travel back up to the city specifically for him. read more

Best hair color I've ever gotten. And organic. Yuki did my color. Super knowledgeable and friendly. My only complaint is that Tsumiki isn't in the San Francisco Bay Area. I just happened to walk by the salon with my hubby. He wanted to take a photo of their darling sign "Love is in the hair". The rest is hairstory. read more

Tsumiki Salon - Cute hubby behind the cute sign. - Hair Salons Near Me - New York, New York

What a find!! They only use the highest grade of organic hair products and Yuki is amazing. My hair was in irreparable shape when I walked in and now my hair is lustrous and beautiful. They are both colorists and stylists here and I would recommend anyone at this salon. This is a Fifth Avenue quality salon with down to earth people and prices. So professional. I've never been disappointed. I've been going to Tsumiki Salon for 4 years and have only had great experiences. I'm very particular about my hair and I've never had to worry about how my hair will turn out. The salon is low key, stylish and very clean. Absolutely gorgeous. My boyfriend now gets his hair cut by Yuki as well and his hair has never looked better. Highly recommend this place. You will not be disappointed. This is a true east village gem of a salon. Don't hesitate. read more

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I am not sure why others had a five-star experience. I never had a good experience at Tsumiki. He pulled on my hair when washing and cutting my hair, which seems to be a pattern judging by the other reviewer's recent complaint. Really bad attitude as if he knows better than me about my hair and I should either leave or let him do what he does (that's different from what I wanted.) No other hairstylist I've worked with ever was like him! He also likes to ask a lot of personal questions during hair cutting, which I didn't initiate. I left Tsumiki's often feeling stressed and frankly, he never did a good job with my hair either. Gave two stars for the tea service. read more

Came for the first time today and had such a great experience!! Super happy with service and my cut.

I have been going to Yuki at Tsumiki for about 4 years now. I truly look forward to getting my hair done! The results are always outstanding. Since I switched from regular blonde hair dye to the organic dye at Tsumiki, my hair is SO much healthier. Yuki is extremely knowledgable and skilled, and not to mention an absolute pleasure to work with. I am so thankful for Yuki and Tsumiki Salon! read more

I like to say that Yuki styles, colors and cuts hair like Michelangelo painted !! Honestly, you won't find a better balance between quality, care, price and ambience at any other salon in Manhattan!! When I went to Yuki my hair was literally breaking from too many cycles of highlighting and a balayage. But I did not want to loose the color nor the length. Yuki literally nursed my hair back, highlighting it gently and gorgeously with organic color. He is also one of the very few hairdressers who honors the word "trimming" ... if you say half an inch he really only cuts half an inch but gives each strand its full attention so you leave with your hair looking well cared for, healthy and strong - and that without losing length. There are 2 ladies in the salon with Yuki: Satsuki who is a wonderful stylist in her own right with a group of faithful customers who have been following her for years, and the new assistant Hiromi who gave me an amazing head massage today that literally made me sigh a few times :-) The vibe at Tsumiki is always calm and friendly, you are being given full attention and will never feel rushed. This salon is a true find - and I have been getting my hair done in Manhattan for 20 years now! read more

I have been to many hairdressers in my life as I started having grey hairs at 15. I tried many of them in Italy, the UK and USA. This salon is the best place I have ever been. My hair look amazing, and it is organic! so no damage. The people who work here are great, they listen to you, they tell you the price in advance, they advise you well. what more to ask? I had a wonderful time. I would give thousands of stars!! read more

I have been following Yuki for several years now, and I was very happy when he got a place of his own. The salon is located wonderful area of NYC, full of vibrancy, cultural and trendy. You will like the way the salon is situated with big mirrors, a large window and comfy hair cutting chairs. Early for your appointment? Get a cup of coffee and sit on the the bench out in front of the salon, it is a great people watching spot. I seriously melt when I get my hair washed. He uses shampoo that smells like lavender and leaves my hair so shiny. During the wash I get a short, but very relaxing scalp massage that always leaves me very relaxed. Yuki is the ultimate professional and I have been very happy with his services. I have tried both traditional and funky cuts. He can do both very well. He uses all natural products and will deliver a perfect haircut all the time. read more

Yuki was very honest about the blonde tone that he could achieve with organic color. He explained that ashy blonde was tough to achieve without chemicals but he was able to give me blonde highlights that were still close to the ashy color that I wanted and my hair feels so much healthier now that I switched back to organic highlights. Yuki is also very nice and accommodating and the salon is serene and quaint. read more

Such a hidden gem! Satsuki helped me pick out a natural brown for a balayage I got today and thanks to her advice, it came out so pretty and so natural that people assume I was born with these natural brown highlights ! Yuki was really nice and was doing a great job coloring hair to his client next to me- I'm so happy I found an organic place in the city that is chill and relaxing. This isn't the place if you want platinum hair as even their bleach is organic and gentle! read more

Walked in last minute on a Thursday to get a haircut and blow out for a black-tie evening event that night. Yuki is a master of his craft. He is meticulous, knowledgable and skillful. He asked to see a picture of my gown and helped me come up with the best hair style for the evening. I could not be happier with the way my hair turned out and will definitely return. read more

I went to Yuki for a much-needed haircut during the pandemic and it was a great experience! The salon was super clean and cute, and Yuki was so friendly. Most importantly, I'm SO happy with my haircut. I really appreciated his attention to my hair type and how I like to style it, and because of that attention to detail, my hair came out exactly how I wanted it! I'll definitely be going back here for my next haircut. read more

I've been a customer of Yuki's since 1998. I'm lucky to have found him long ago (at another salon). I can't say enough good things about him. He is very patient and works with you to understand what you want, and what works best for you. I wouldn't (and haven't) gone anywhere else since I found him, and I don't know what I'd do if he ever retires. Look at all of the other reviews and you'll see that I'm not alone in my opinion (not sure what those two random reviews are all about, I guess some people will complain about anything, look at their other reviews). He is a true artist and a gentle soul. I can't recommend him enough. read more

Went for my first post-pandemic haircut and I couldn't be happier! Hiro was thoughtful and careful about all safety precautions. They kept the door open for ventilation and everyone was diligent about wearing masks. My awesome haircut is the icing on the cake! read more

SATSUKI is amazing!! I got a slightly more expensive haircut than I usually do( I used to spend 40$ but I figured I should treat myself to a 70$ hair cut). The prices are very good for what you get. She was very detail oriented while she cut my hair which I appreciate. Satsuki told me she is moving to another hair salon and gave me her card for her new address-- I will most likely visit her again! I didn't realize how important it is to get the right stylist for the right look until I met Satsuki. 10/10 would recommend. read more

I am very pleased with my experience at Tsumiki. Yuki answered all of my questions about touching up the greys. Tsumiki uses only organic products -one of the reasons why I (and another client in the salon) went there. I walked out with a smile. The salon has a charm to it and is quiet as it only serves three clients at a time. Make your appointment soon! Thank you! read more

I had another great experience at the Tsumiki Hair Salon on East 9th Street in the East Village. Unlike other places I've been, this salon is highly consistent with their cuts and color. They take just as much time with a trim as with a new style; which is to say each layer, each strand is done right. And, in my experience, the style looks natural and will last a long time. They use a lovely natural hair color system which has really nice results. I also wanted some highlights and was treated to the latest and best Japanese products. So now I am a "natural blonde" with a little help from my friends at Tsumiki. I particularly like it a lot because it's a very friendly place. Both Satsuki, who is my stylist, and the owner, Yuki, are genuinely kind and fun to be around. Plus it's interesting to go out in the East Village. Their skilled hair cutting and coloring are what keeps me coming back. But it's fun and friendly and reasonably priced to boot, and that makes the whole experience enjoyable. Going to Tsumiki is a lovely break from the everyday stresses of life. And you come out looking great. What could be better than that! Debbie read more

Satsuki is awesome. She actually listens to direction (find a picture!) and has a good sense of what works for each client. She's friendly but won't talk your head off. And I think it's priced just right for the value you get...it's visibly better than some of my past haircuts that were $20-40 cheaper. read more

Very happy with my haircut and first time ever coloring my hair! Yuki made sure he understood exactly what I wanted and carried it out perfectly! Will be back! read more

Excellent hair coloring & friendly service! I came in with a vague idea of what I wanted, and walked out with the best hair color I've ever had, all thanks to Satsuki. She was very patient and helpful, and selected colors for a balayage that suited my complexion very well. I am thrilled with my new look and I will definitely come back here again!! read more

Len is an awesome stylist! The cute little salon is very relaxing! I love this place because the salon is clean, friendly and chic! The products they use on you smell amazing!! read more

Amazing hair stylist and very thorough. Didn't mind going back in to get to the exact length I wanted and cut with precision each time. I had hiro and she was amazing! read more

I have been coming to Tsumiki, and before that Ueno, for nearly ten years. Naomi used to cut my hair, now Satsuki. I can't imagine getting my haircut anywhere else. They're the best! Super nice people, I always get a very good haircut, and not too expensive. Highly recommended. read more

Updated my review, my layers actually grows nicely :))), 2 months has passed and I don't need a trim, yet. For me a great haircut is when the hair grows nice wks to wks, months to months. Yuki definitely has delivered it. This salon is officially become my loyal spot. I do not hesitate anymore. Bring any pics you want and Yuki will consult you first before cutting it. He really takes the time to check your hair and will simply refuse or give you the best advice of what or not to be done on your hair. read more

A small refined little gem - great work - great color and style - I travel far to come here.

Have been going to Satsuki for 6+ years (back when it was salon Ueno). Love her, she's cut my hair short, medium, long. She's permed it. She's dyed it various shades. I am happy every time. read more

Satsuki is the most awesome person! Not too chatty, she gives you your space and her hands are super gentle. I always fall asleep when I come here. I wake up and my hair looks fabulous. Have been going here for almost 7 years now. She's a great colorist too. I had my hair colored by someone else there when she was on vacation and it did not look the same even though he copied her notes about my hair. Love that they keep notes about past hair colors and styles. She is the only one allowed to cut my hair and I stand by it since the other person cut my hair when she was on vacation and it was never the same. They also have the best green tea! read more