Cocoro Salon

I’ve been going to Yuki for a few years now and she’s AMAZING. She is super sweet, attentive, and a spectacular stylist. She’s very gentle during the initial wash — sometimes I doze off because it’s so relaxing. Yuki is very precise during the cut and always makes sure you’re on board before moving forward. She also uses the best hair products, but never pushes for a sale (I loved the products so much that I later bought them online). I usually get some tinsel added at the end of each cut — Yuki makes sure to find your strongest roots to ensure that it will stay in as long as possible. It’s a lot of fun and I always get a ton of compliments. Go see Yuki — she’s great!

I decided to try this place because it’s right in front of my apartment. I came out loving my hair! Yuki is such a sweet hairdresser and really listens. She took my idea and gave her own suggestions and brought it to life. I’ll definitely be going back!

Really great experience. I needed an updo for a wedding and the whole thing couldn’t have gone smoother. No trial necessary, a few pictures and general description got me what I wanted. (And it stayed put for +12 hours!) Will definitely come back to try a regular haircut/​blowout.

I was in the LES and needed a blowout for a wedding I was attending. I called to see if they could fit me in and was able to see them within the hour. Yuki was my stylist and she washed my hair and then did a thorough blow dry which was the primer to the meticulous curl session. She even asked me when the event was so she could adjust the tightness of the curls so they would look perfect by the time I reached the venue. Definitely will be back if I ever need styling for a special event.

I live in the area and have passed by this salon several times. I used to have short hair and never wanted to stray from my stylist. Now that my hair is long, I was willing to try out a new salon that wasn’t as expensive.
I gave Cocoro a shot based on all the good reviews. I got the scalp treatment and a haircut. I think if you get both, there should be a discount since the scalp treatment and haircut both include blow-​dry and that is where the majority of the time is spent.
The scalp treatment was a bit of a drawn out process. They are very careful and meticulous which is good but I’m impatient, and after sitting in the chair for 2 hours, I was anxious to get home. It wasn’t as relaxing as I was looking forward to. It is basically a very long shampoo and 2x conditioning treatment. They use a machine to look at your scalp very closely to see how dry it is, and to see the health of your hair follicles. I’m a bit skeptical as to how much it really helps, but I was looking forward to a scalp massage so had been willing to give it a shot.
The haircut was good and the better test, it’s grown out great. That’s the real sign of a great haircut. I will definitely go back. Yuki was very sweet and meticulous. She took her time to make sure it was perfect. For $ 65, this hair cut is better than some I’ve received at high end salons that charge $ 100+.

I’ve been getting eye lushes this salon. I love it! Highly recommend! I used to go to another salon but always i had trouble sometime itchy, it went away so fast and looks not natural…
But since i found this salon never felt any problems and also i can keep eye lushes long time.

Despite all the great reviews for Cocoro, I have to give one star. I came in for a cut and color. (virgin hair) I asked for an ombré and ended up with a brassy orange that looked like it had been outgrown 3 months. I was told the ends would lighten in a week and look like the ombré I had asked for. I went home and came back a day later and asked them to fix it. They were very nice about the whole situation and tried to fix my hair, leaving me with a bleached blonde dead mess that was CLEARLY not ombré, there was almost a horizontal line across my head with a very defined difference between the bleach blonde and brassy orange in my hair. I just don’t think they knew how to do ombré and if they were not sure, they should have been honest about it.
I paid close to $ 300 for color, cut and tip and then had to go to another salon– Roots Radical in Williamsburg to fix it. (which I 1000% recommend for color)
The staff was incredibly apologetic and did their best to help, they were very nice the entire time, but I can’t spend $ 300 for nice people who don’t know what they’re doing.
Also– my hair cut was alright. I had asked for a graduated bob and ended up with just straight across.
I learned my lesson on not being more vocal in the chair with my hair and trusting the hairstylist completely.

When I was in college I used to wait to go to Japan to get my hair cut twice a year. But when I started working I couldn’t go back as often so I had to find a salon here. For my first visit to Cocoro I cut off about 8 inches and donated my hair to Locks of Love. It was risky to cut my hair so short at a salon I had never been to but I was extremely happy with the results!
I always get my hair cut by Yuki and she is great. Gives me advice about how to take care of my hair (how to shampoo properly, how to blow dry properly, how I should sometimes change the side of my parting to give my hair more volume etc). Very detail oriented and definitely knows her stuff.
I had the 30 minute scalp treatment and it was exactly what I needed. My scalp has been annoyingly dry this winter and the cleansing/​massage got rid of all the unwanted dry skin. She actually uses a microscopic video to show you the before and after. My scalp and hair were both squeeky silky and shiny after.

Repeat customer. Had my eyelash extensions done here by Kohko. The extensions lasted much longer than I expected. They are long and strong, have volume, are easy to maintain, and look completely natural. Kohko’s attention to detail really came through. I’ll be coming back a fourth time.

Tomiko is one of the best licensed massage therapists in NYC. She started our 90-​minute session with a brief consultation and then gave me a customized massage based on my feedback. Tomiko seemed very attuned to what the body needs. I can’t wait for my next massage!

Just got the best cut I’ve had in years from Yuki. She took her time, so don’t plan too tightly around your appointment — I’m used to stylists spending 1 hour, but Yuki spent almost 2 hours on the wash, cut and dry. The extra time spent really translates into a very thorough cut. On top of it all, Yuki is an incredibly sweet person with a great laugh. Glad to have found myself hairdresser in New York.

Had Yuki and she was great. The most important to me is to have my hair natural looking and healthy because I coloring. She did both of those things. The salon is nice, but nothing fancy. It would be a good regular salon. For the price I wouldn’t mind it being a little more upscale, but as far as the cut and color and people, 5 stars.

If you’re interested in an eyelash perm, Miho no longer works here but now gives the same service at Kiyora Salon near Union Square. :)

I got my first eyelash perm from Miho and she was so great. My eyelashes were stubborn and would not curl but she did the procedure twice, without charging extra of course, and took extra time to ensure that I got results. She was also very apologetic and gave me an extra head massage, even though it wasn’t her fault. She communicates with you to make sure that she isn’t pinching. The procedure normally takes 1 hour but she stayed for over 1.5 hours. Plus she is a really sweet conversationalist. Did not talk too much but wasn’t a robot either, a skill that I have been struggling to master for over 25 years (yes since infancy).
So yeah if you want to get your eyelashes done, this place is dandy. The total procedure (top lashes) cost about $ 60, including a $ 10 tip, and Miho said the results last about 28 days. A little steep for me but very reasonable as far as good perms go.
Ok, now about eyelash perming in general: what the! This procedure is not for everyone. Especially if you are a little squeamish and sensitive about your eyes (go figure!!). I should have looked up the side effects of the perm before I went but I was so impressed by the reviews! Peer pressure, I love and hate that you make me do things I otherwise would never do. Make sure you do your research beforehand. Then if you still want the perm, call Miho.
It’s the day after and I have dry eye (typical side effect). Also according to my research, eyelashes can become brittle and fall out prematurely. Also I had LASIK surgery before so my eyes are extra sensitive. And today I went to work and realized that the text on my computer screen was very blurry (hopefully because of the dry eye) but commenced to freak the eff out anyway. Also, the procedure involves putting pressure on your closed eyelids and tugging the delicate skin around your eye. Yes, I’m TOO vain for this procedure– nobody should have to have their delicate eye skin tugged!
The results were good, but the process was pretty uncomfortable. I would recommend Miho to anyone who wants to get a perm but sadly I don’t think I’ll be getting another one.

I went in for an eyelash perm and am SO happy with the results! As the other reviews have pointed out, the salon is fairly small but it has a nice décor and is very clean.
I’ve had my eyelashes permed before but it was always turned out a bit «crimped». Then I tried eyelash extensions and loved the way it look but it took a toll on my real lashes. So I decided to grow back the lashes with Latisse and once it was in a good place, went on Unilocal to find a different eyelash perm salon.
And I’m so happy I did! My technician’s name is Miho — she was SO sweet and put a lot of attention and care into the treatment. She checked in to make sure I was okay throughout the whole process and once it was done, made sure I was happy with the final product. My real lashes have a very nice curl and it doesn’t look crimped at all. If your natural lashes are long/​thick enough, I highly advise coming here to get them treated.
I am definitely coming back here and look forward to my next appointment with Miho.

I felt like getting a trim — my hair was getting unruly and doing a weird thing at the ends — yes.
I was in the area on a Sunday and found the amazing reviews here. They were able to fit me in that same day — and at 15 min later!
I had Yuki, who was really sweet. The shampoo there was AMAZING and there’s this fantastic hair massage while they’re shampoo-ing.ahhhh! They actually offer a hair/​scalp massage that is supposed to be really great for hair growth — it runs for about an hour and is priced at $ 35 — FYI. I’m so tempted.
The trim was carefully done — just as much care as a regular haircut — and grew out nicely a few weeks later.
Overall, a nice experience. I think I will have to try it out for a regular ‘cut. The total was $ 65 + tip for a women’s cut.

Unilocal to the rescue!
I was looking for a new place to get eyelash perms. I needed a pro because I was tired of kinked and uneven lashes. Also I needed a place to get my hair cut because I was tired of being told my hair was dry and damaged so I needed to purchase conditioning treatments. My hair isn’t damaged because I don’t color, perm, or straighten my hair with a flat iron or curler. My friends questioned why I was getting conditioning treatments because I have healthy hair. Obviously I was being pushed to buy them at my old salon, I was even pushed to buy a value pack of treatments.
I found Cocoro salon on Unilocal and they offered both services. The salon was a bit more expensive than my usual haircut and the eyelash perm was also a tad more, but I’m willing to pay more for quality and service. The salon is tiny, there’s only 1 seat to wash hair and 3 or 4 stations to cut hair. Downstairs is the salon for eyelash perming.
I had LJ who performed my haircut. I basically wanted the same hair style I had but less layers and wispy strands framing my face. She explained her process as we went along and even showed me how to style my bangs and taking care of my baby fine hair.
Miho then did my eyelashes and took great care of them working precisely and cleanly. She often checked in with me to make sure I was comfortable and that nothing was pinching my eyes. I even got a head massage and she put a blanket on me to make sure I wasn’t chilly. That is what I call service! I was so happy with my haircut and beautiful lashes. This has become my new salon.
The bathroom is neat and clean and each hair stylist station is neat and tidy too. There’s only a few small seats for waiting so I recommend making an appointment.
I recently came back and noticed they did tinsels and some of the girls had them in their hair. I recommended them to my sister who’s been looking for tinsels.

Great cozy salon with super friendly staff.
LJ does the best highlights low lights ever!!!
you will not be disappointed!
My sister started … and then i followed… i pretty much tell everyone who wants great hair to see her!!!
Get the hair tinsel… its great!

I absolutely love love love Cocoro Salon! Mako has cut my hair once and I plan on going back again! What she did seemed simple enough but the effect is lasting. I have wavy hair that can be really unruly at times but Mako, who has actually has a similar texture to my hair, knew exactly what to do to make it sit well when I wear it wavy or straight.
I’ve also gone to Miho for eyelash perming. Let me tell you… Miho is AWESOME (yes in all caps!). I’ve gone a few times already… and even when one time for some reason, the perm wouldn’t take (she spent nearly 2 hours with me!)…she had me return a couple of weeks later to perm my lashes again until it was where I had wanted it to be (free of charge!).
Love this little LES salon. Mako, Miho and crew are awesome :) And their prices are unbeatable for a Manhattan salon.

Cocoro Salon has a new service called Head Spa. It’s a massage therapy of the scalp that helps rejuvenate hair growth and moisturizes the root of the hair. Not only was it EXTREMELY relaxing, it was such a nice treat for my hair! I just started, so I am returning for more. Perhaps once a month.
The hair stylist who works on my hair is Mako. Her skills turns my coif into a trendy fashion statement. And I’ve referred male friends to her as well. She can advise clueless men what type of style suits the shape of their faces.
The service is excellent and I keep referring my friends there. Once you’ve gone for cuts there, you won’t want to go anywhere else.