Biyoshi

So disappointed. This place has been around for years and years. I remember coming here when I was a kid. I don’t live or work in the area but today I was in the area. I remembered always having a great experience when I was younger so I called and they were able to get me in! I’m very picky about my hair and I asked for someone that has plenty of experience but there’s a fine line when asking that question. I was told my stylist has 20 years. I should have known then that she wasn’t an up to date on technique. So I came with pictures upon pictures all variations of the lob. I understand that my hair is broken from being blonde for so long and I was ok with a what had to be done. I ended up with the 90’s «Rachel» cut that’s not even blended. And when I asked about styling the cut she told me that all the pictures where of the «natural wave» that’s why their hair looks like that. Sorry NO, I’m a hairdresser I may not be in a salon working but I still do hair on the side and I know that you never leave a client with air dried hair not styled. Sorry not coming back her name was Rachel.

As a guy student who normally gets crappy and cheap haircuts all the time, this place was really good and affordable. $ 26 with a student discount is not bad at all for a quality cut + shampoo. Not much more to say really.

Dori cut my hair! It was my first time at this salon. She’s extremely nice and friendly. For the for the first time my life my haircut looked exactly like the picture I showed as reference. I’ve never been more satisfied with a haircut honestly.

I had my hair done by Dori. She is the best hair dresser. She knows all the styles and is friendly. She gave the best hombre for my wife which she gets compliments all the time. Thanks Dori!

Dori is amazing! Here’s why:
1. She really listens to what you want.
2. She gives you an honest opinion based on your needs. For example, I told her that I am a «wash and wear» kind of girl, and she gave me good feedback on styles that work and don’t work. (Needless to say, won’t be cutting bangs for a while…)
3. She is great to talk with about other things besides hair, and really makes you feel relaxed.
4. Shampoo and blow dry is included, which is nice.
5. Her haircuts are PRECISE! Part of it was laziness for sure, but I was able to go 7 months between cuts, and my hair still looked decent.
6. My haircut cost $ 40 (tax included in that number, excluding tip), which is pretty reasonable — especially since she spent almost an hour with me last time.
7. You can get a drink while you’re getting your hair done!
8. Both times I’ve been, I’ve been able to get an appointment within 2 days tops.
Biyoshi is not a huge salon as far as space goes, nor is it flashy. However, it has a clean, comfortable feel and the staff is really nice. Perfect for my needs.
Finding someone to cut my straight, thick hair (I know, I know… cue the tiny violins) without messing it up is pretty difficult, but I’m glad I found Dori!

Rachel is attentive, friendly and most of all a great hair stylist. My son has been getting his hair cut at byoshi’s since he was in 8^th grade. He is now on his way to college. He will only let Rachel cut his hair!!!

Biyoshi Hair Salon is a great place to get your hair cut or colored in the South Pasadena area with competitive prices. Their stylists have the high, ultra-​chic quality of the salons on the Westside of LA, but are much more convenient to travel to if you’re around the San Gabriel Valley /​Pasadena /​Alhambra /​Downtown Los Angeles areas. And they have a very chill environment.
My brother and I have been coming here for years and they always do an AWESOME job with our hair. We primarily work with Biyoshi, Rachel, and Steve and they give us great attention and also work with us when we feel like doing something more crazy or funky.
They’re punctual and have a great friendly atmosphere while you’re there. And they treat their regular customers with a lot of care. I’ve even seen Biyoshi give touch-​up trims for some ladies’ bangs for free if they didn’t need a full cut yet. They’re main goal is to make you happy with your new look and have it last.
And that’s why I love coming here. I come here looking a bit rough and leave feeling much more invigorated with my hair back to where it should be.

Came here based on a recommendation and I did not regret it! Loved my haircut by Dori, plus no wait (with appointment) and reasonable price. I received many compliments on my haircut and I have been telling others to head over to Dori. I have long curly thick hair so finding someone to cut my hair and me liking it 100% has been hard so I am very happy to have found this place!

I made a really last minute appointment and came in to get my hair cut by Warren. He was really nice and always asked me what I wanted and checked in with me! He was also super fun to talk to and I had a really good time. He also cut out all my white hairs HAHA (I’m 20 so this was like 7 strands)
LONG STORY SHORT I had a super good experience and would definitely recommend it!

Since I first came here in late March of 2012, I have been recommending Biyoshi to anyone who’s looking for a place in the area. I have gotten haircuts from several different hairdressers, including Biyoshi himself. If you are looking for a haircut and you aren’t the type to enjoy sitting in a salon for hours, then Biyoshi is a good option for you. I knew I could count on this salon for a relatively quick, long layered trim or cut with a touch-​up for my bangs. Always looked good and service is great. Most times I didn’t make a prior appointment and just called the day of to make sure there was an opening.
Fun fact: one time while I was there, someone was walking her dog by the salon and the dog stopped right in front. Biyoshi went out to give the dog a treat. Apparently, this was routine for them. Love this!
However, at this time I absolutely cannot recommend getting color done here, especially if you want something trendy like an ombré. I mistakenly did not do enough research beforehand but had a few reference pictures with me on my phone. I wanted my hair to transition to a light brown color, but what I ended up with was a yellow that was a lot lighter than I had pictured. I did hesitate upon seeing the color while at the salon, but was told to give it about a week to get used to it and if I don’t like it, we can definitely get it toned down. The colorist was very affable during the process and after — the next morning I got a voicemail from her checking to see how I was feeling about the color, which I really appreciated. However I decided to take her advice to heart and left for a business trip the next day, thinking maybe it just looked off to me because of the initial shock. However the color quickly turned into a bright yellowish orange and I called a couple weeks later. She had me come in that night and she put toner in my hair at no charge, which helped for a little while but rapidly reverted to brassy galore. Using purple shampoo didn’t seem to have much effect. Unfortunately it seems that she lightened my hair much too quickly and in one process — have to say the orange and dead-​looking hair has been pretty embarrassing (sometimes Instagram filters help hide the brass ;)). I would have much rather been told if the color I wanted wasn’t attainable or had to be separated into several processes. Since then I’ve done a lot more research on ombré/​balayage/​coloring/​bleaching and started going to an amazing colorist.

As my first time is was a very nice experience. Everyone on staff was so friendly and comforting, and I had wonderful conversation as well. My haircut was exactly what I asked for, and I barely waited considering I made an appointment. The refreshments offered were a nice touch, especially in this heat. I’m coming back for my routine trims and cuts from now on. :-)

I’ve been going to Biyoshi for over approximately two years. Sharon is my stylist, hair cutter, mop sculptor… Whatever one calls their hair keeper!
The staff at Biyoshi is very friendly and has always made me feel more than welcome. In two years, I’ve never had them cancel an appointment or tell me no when I call with little warning. Also, they’re always very punctual. Rarely do I have to wait when I arrive, and on the odd occasion that Sharon is still with another client, the staff asks if I want anything to drink, etc. and makes me feel comfortable and at home.
Sharon takes her time and is always very pleasant. She’s never botched a haircut of mine and I’ve never once felt like she was rushing through mine to simply get me up and out of her chair. Never.
Biyoshi isn’t cheap (I’m a guy — I’ve had my share of horrid $ 10 cuts), and it’s a city away from me. However, for the quality and professionalism, I’m more than happy to remain a happy client of Sharon’s for the foreseeable future.
Give them a try — you won’t be disappointed!

I recently moved into this city and was in dire need of some TLC. I was referred over to this salon.
I called in on a Friday evening for an emergency appointment over the weekend. Gentleman over the phone was great!!! I wanted to impress my boyfriend for our date night, & I was immediately helped and booked with Dory for NEXT day.
I asked her if I should go darker or add some highlights with my skin tone and face type she informed me highlights was the way to go. I’m soooo happy with my new hairdo. it’s a little pricey (about $ 200) but I have elbow length hair. It was PERFECTION at its finest. Thanks Dory I will be back on a regular basis. I have found my new hair dresser and stylist.

It’s been sooooo long since I’ve written a Unilocal review… Wasn’t going to come out of my hiatus but this place really deserves the high ratings that they get.
I was scheduled with Rachel, which I was pretty nervous about because many of the reviews I read were about other stylists, not her. But I’m so glad I got her! She did an amazingggg job. I am one of those girls who don’t really believe in hair cuts. Before this appointment the last time I had a hair cut was almost three years prior. Besides trimming my bangs, I just let my hair grow. (I’m an avid long hair lover). My hair is like my baby… I don’t like putting her in the hands of just anybody.
The biggest problem I face with hair stylists is them not accomplishing exactly what I want. Usually they get pretty close to how I would like it, but either the bangs are a bit too short, or the layers are a bit too choppy etc. but Rachel was great. She got everything exactly how I wanted. She really listened to me and never questioned what I wanted. I have extremely damaged hair (I love to color my hair myself) and most artists always try to push me to get conditioning treatments or cutting it all off and she didn’t do either.
AND the pricing is so reasonable! $ 38 (for students) & a $ 10 for a haircut is not bad. Especially when you get exactly what you want. Will be coming back the next time I am in need of a hair cut!

Wow! What an awesome experience! I called to set up an appt to get a hair cut and 30 min later Sharon was cutting my hair. The atmosphere is very welcoming. I just found my hair salon and stylist! Thanks, Sharon!

I read the reviews and decided to give this place a try, and I was very pleased with the results. My haircut is exactly how I wanted it. I had been avoiding getting a haircut, I want my hair to grow out. It seems every where else I went, I kept leaving the salon with a helmet head cut– too poofey.
I called at 10am and got an appointment for 12:30pm on a Saturday. The stylist «Rachel» was waiting for me when I walked in the door, so there was no wait. She and the owner Byoshi were freindly, and the salon is in an attractive location, easy to find parking. I will definitely be back!

When I decided I wanted a completely different hairstyle, I was recommended to come here.
I had really long hair and wanted to cut it short. I had a specific cut in mind and knew that if I went to any other hair salon it would be a disaster.
Biyoshi/​Warren did a really amazing job! I’ve gotten a lot of compliments on my hair cut. Even months after when I’m at the awkward phase of short hair /​medium length hair, I am still getting good feed back on the cut.
I think what’s most important here is that I had a vision/​expectation of what I wanted my hair to look like and Biyoshi/​Warren was able to execute that.

THE BEST! Dori is amazing, caring, and always gets my cut right! The best place to get a haircut anywhere. They also offer you a free drink (pink lemonade, ice tea, coffee) before your appointment. Steve, the receptionist, is a fantastic guy too — always willing to help.
Stop reading these reviews and just GO to Biyoshi. A hidden gem in the area. 5 stars, no doubt.

I’ve gone back to Biyoshi several time now since my first visit and I couldn’t be happier. I looooove Warran! He is the loveliest person and truly aspires for 100% satisfaction from his clients.
I’ve been to several places in NYC — expensive and pretentious — but they pale in comparison to Warren’s sweetness, but most importantly, SKILL! My hair is short, which can be tricky, but he always manages to give me a super chic and expensive looking cut.
I wish I could bring him to NYC with me!

Ask for Dori when you come! She totally changed my perspective when it comes to getting my hair cut. I was accustomed to getting my haircut preference misinterpreted and having my hair butchered (this one hair stylist thought I wanted uneven bangs, so each strand was crooked on my forehead. Cried on the cutting chair. HAHA), so it was refreshing to come to a stylist who knew what she was doing and did it well. I trusted her so much, I let her cut off 6 inches of my hair! Everyone raved about my new do and I’m never trusting anyone but Dori with my hair ever again.
Also, I cannot believe people are complaining that the stylists aren’t even Japanese, but the name of the salon is. Whatever. Seriously. That doesn’t affect their skills as a hair stylist. Don’t be ridonkulous, please.