Yo-C Salon

This review is for Yoshi. I went in panicked about what to do with my black, and very curly hair that I had been trying to grow out for about 6 months. All I’ve ever wanted for my hair (in my adult years) is chocolate brown hair. No red orange or black which is always what’s delivered despite what’s promised, but real brown. Some brown was present from stripping the hair the previous year. I didn’t want black, I didn’t want to bleach, and I didn’t want to lose the progress I had made. I asked him what can we do other than bleach to get all this black out? Just to give you an idea of how intensely I feel about the subject, I researched almost 100 salons before deciding to come here. We debated for some time, with him never losing patience as I showed pic after pic of what I wanted and having had changed my mind (initially booking for bleach). We decided to go with color removal. He was modest and warned me of all the things that might or might not happen. Such as it being warmer than I want, that it’ll be red after the color removal, and I simply might not get the results I want let alone in 1 day. Well 5 hours later, I couldn’t have been happier. No bleach. No damage. No black. No orange. Just a chocolate brown. I must say lighting plays a huge factor in my new color, sometimes still having some copper to it, but I could not have been happier with all the progress I made. He was cautious, kind, honest and really underestimated himself! Yoshi, thank you so much for giving me a truly pleasant salon coloring experience. I must also note their salon is small but beautiful. I’m beginning to prefer the atmosphere of a small salon, since I never feel like I’m quadruple booked here and like I actually have his attention. They also gladly provided a cell phone charger to me during this 5 hour visit, everyone was kind, asked if I wanted water tea or coffee, and a warm towel head massage after shampooing. This was a huge challenge to take on — to go from black to brown. I am confident that had I gone to another salon they would not have been nearly as accommodating, and I don’t think anyone could have made me as happy with the results of the color. Did I mention my hair feels amazing? The integrity of my hair was fully maintained, which was equally important to me. Yoshi has also cut my hair before, and I was not disappointed. I’m never asking for anything drastic, and being able to stick to that is important. I will definitely be returning to Yo-​C salon for all of my coloring needs.

Today I got a haircut and highlights with Shin and I have nothing but positive things to say about him! He listened to exactly what I wanted and gave me a great haircut with lots of long layers and some shorter bangs. As for color — he nailed that as well. I asked for blonde highlights but wanted them as natural looking as possible. He did a mix of 3 different blondes and it came out amazing. It still looks different but also extremely natural. He is especially sweet and very gentle — I love his manner. The salon itself is also beautifully basic and the entire staff was extremely accommodating. I will definitely be back for future services with Shin!

I am so lucky to come across with this salon last Friday and with Yoshi fixing my hair. He is as good as a hairstylist as it gets. What stands out to me is the level of hospitality this salon has and how clean and open it is. I just felt the level of care combining with the hairstyling skill of Yoshi makes this one of the best Japanese salons in East Village in my humble opinion.

Got a blowout with Teddy, but it was more like a spiritual experience. His level of care and attention to detail was astounding. Also his head massage game is STRONG. I’d give 6 stars if I could.

I did lots of research to find a salon to do my hair. I live in upper state NY and I did not find anyone salon who offer Japanese hair straightening. I found Y-​C and Yako did my hair, she was AMAZING she knew what she is doing. My hair took about 4 hrs to do. She accommodated me since I was driving 3 and ½ hrs. I paid $ 400 plus tip and it is WORTH it. I will highly recommend Y-​C salon. I will be going back for retouch

I had the liscio Japanese straightening here and waited a week to post a review. I did A LOT of research on the treatment and salons in nyc, Yoshi did a great job he had great attention to detail and was very patient, I had difficult hair that took over 5 hours.
I’m very satisfied with the results my hair is not pin straight– but it is much straighter, softer and looks natural and healthy — I love it and it’s a huge time saver. It cost 420 + 80 tip so 500 $ which is not cheap at all, but it is worth it to have someone experienced. I recommend this salon, trust Yoshi and will be back for a retouch :)

I’ve been here twice to get my hair treatment and on my second visit I got a hair cut too! I love this place because they have student discounts and they use this Japanese treatment which makes your hair so soft like clouds. Yoshi is so fun to talk to as well!

I can only review the Japanese Straightening b/​c that’s all I’ve ever done here, but I’ve been back three times and I do really like the results I get. The prices seem reasonable given the length and thickness of my hair and Yoshi is such a nice guy. My only complaint is that the last time I was here, another woman with hair coloring was scheduled during my 4 hour Japanese Hair Straighting appointment, so Yoshi was running between us and we probably both ended up taking longer and not getting as personal of attention as we would typically would have gotten. I wasn’t crazy about that, but I’ll definitely continue going to him.

I have been going to YO-​C for years and always had the same hairstylist — Yoshi. I was never disappointed with the results, always to the greatest of my satisfaction. Yoshi is a very experienced hairstylist, been in the industry for years. We always had good time chatting during my session, so I was never bored. Definitely will be coming back at least once every year.

Few years ago, I had a what seemed to be crazy idea — forgo the waist long hair and get the Beckham bob. 3 – 4 years later, I still consider it one of the best decisions I ever made. The credit can truly only be granted to Reiko. From my first cut until now, never once did I leave disappointed. Choppier? Got it. Thicker? Got it. Thin it out? Got it. Stupid hair idea. I don’t recommend it.
While she is accommodating and skillful, she also doesn’t bend over backwards. True to her techniques, she also will not cut or perform any transformation that she doesn’t agree it. Thank God. She is gentle but stern.
I’ve found «the one» for my hair! Love you Reiko! Oh, and everyone else that I’ve recommended to her and loved her just the same.
PS. She remembered my coming birthday — just a sweet soul!

This salon rocks! I have very fine naturally wavy hair and I come here like once a week for wash/​blow outs. Yoshi has also cut and colored my hair and I have had blow outs from three other stylists — all amazing. They take their time and do exactly what the customer wants instead of rushing through like a lot of other places. Their prices are reasonable and they have been really accommodating on getting me in for appointments before they are open or after hours!

I was having my hair done for an engagement shoot. It was a very formal shoot, with me in a gown and my fiancé in a suit. Yoshi asked me questions about what I wanted, asked to see pictures of the dress, and made some thoughtful suggestions. He ended up spending more than an hour doing my hair in a beautiful, intricate, romantic up-​do, with lots of small plaits winding their way over my head. It was fabulous and stayed in place all day. Many people commented on it. Yoshi also has a lovely gentle manner. Will definitely go again.

I got my hair cut twice by Yoshi, the owner of Yo-​C, and I was happy with the result both times.

I did several perm there. I loved the results and have been taking vacation days so that I can travel from upper east side here just for the hair cut.
These Asian stylists definitely know how to work with Asian hair, especially with a Japanese style, and their service is warm and welcoming with good honest advice as well.

Consistent service for hair cuts!!! Perm is chemical only and I am not sure if I will want it after trying it out… But still love them. Facebook and their website sometimes has promotions so look out for them!

Had a terrific experience here for hair coloring and a cut. The owner, who did both parts, listened to exactly what I wanted and although the results were not 100% what I wanted, the shortcomings were mainly related to my thick, curly Filipino hair. That being said, he took the time to explain that what he did (which, don’t get me wrong, looks far better than any other cut I’ve ever had) was to prepare my hair for the cut I want after doing Japanese hair straightening (thermal reconditioning) in 5 – 6 weeks time.
I eagerly await a return trip!

This was my first time at Yo-​C, and it won’t be my last. Got a same day appointment with Paul, who was amazing! I was pretty vague about what I liked, but he knew exactly what I was talking about and many of the hair care tricks I do he does for his own hair. I would say things like I like, I like layers, but I like a slight wave to my hair on the ends, I like having Asian hair and its thickness, so I don’t want it thinned the hell out but I don’t want it too heavy and without movement. i wash my hair before bed and then sleep on it. I like it a little rock and roll, bed head and sexy, it is one of the few things about me that is feminine and I like it like that. So pretty vague, didn’t have any photos, but we were able to have a discussion where I felt like he knew where I was coming from.
Salon was nice, I don’t like spa-​like places, this was more my speed. I felt taken care of but not over-​attended to.
My hair is thick Filipino hair, and I mostly cut it myself after some disastrous visits to different salons in the city. I felt like it was easy to talk to Paul about what I like my hair to do, how I want to feel with a haircut, and he was able to tell me what he thought and then be able to do it. Love the cut, couldn’t ask for more, will definitely go back and ask for Paul. He rocks out the layers to perfection.

The last time I had a haircut and didn’t regret it was the first time I got my hair cut at Yo-​C. And that was only a few days before this review.
I was mainly motivated to choose Yo-​C because they offer a student discount. Yeah, the pricing is still pretty steep, but I can’t be too picky about New York. I decided that if I wanted to go shoulder-​length, a pretty tricky cut on my intractable Asian locks, I should probably get someone good, not an impatient barber who charges $ 6/​cut yet doesn’t speak my language and therefore cannot respect my suggestions (based on a true story).
Yoshi, the director, cut my hair pretty late at 5 or so on a Sunday. Prior to my cut I had a soothing shampoo; the assistant even asked me what I would like to drink. I said I would like some tea, but Yoshi interjected that 5 was their coffee hour and that the shop would pay for my Starbucks. I was pleasantly surprised, but I guess that’s just his classic Japanese hospitality, so I asked for a tall black coffee.
I definitely have shown previous stylists specific pictures from three angles (front, side, back) of what I would want, but I did not bring printouts for Yoshi. He asked me many questions before getting to cut my hair, and while he probably has a preferred style, he was very respectful of what I wanted: minimal layers, one length, slightly past the collarbone. At first he didn’t cut enough, but when I asked for half an inch shorter, he obliged. After drying and styling my hair, he asked me if I would like my hair thinned. In retrospect I should have said yes, but I’m not complaining about what I have now. Finally I can wear shoulder-​length hair without having to straighten wild flippy layers every morning.
The last star goes toward service. Overall, the assistants are attentive and even hang up coats near the waiting area, and Yoshi made friendly conversation.

Today was my first time going to Yo-​C salon. My last hair cut was half a year ago and after extensive research on Unilocal,I finally made an appointment with Yo-​C salon for hair cut and color. I have really fine and flat straight hair so it’s actually best to avoid too much layering. Yoshi was really nice and he listened to all my concerns with my hair.
I know you will have to tip at the end but I wasn’t sure how much I should tip. I asked the girl at cashier, she told me people would normally tip 20% of the total. The total of my hair cut and color ended up to be $ 230. The tips alone was $ 46. In total, I spent $ 276. Even though I like my cut and the hair color but I think the hair cut wasn’t worth $ 110 because it really wasn’t a fancy cut or anything. I feel like with the price, I can probably go for a higher end salon.

Under the radar awesome.
I first went to Yo-​C salon over 3 years ago for a cut and hair dye with Reiko. I was going through my emo black-​blue hair phase and thought it would be good to go to a Japanese salon, so that you know, they can make me have shiny Animé hair. Anyway, it was an enjoyable experience and all — massage, chat, etc — but when I left it started pouring ass outside and I couldn’t really tell how nice the hair cut was (or wasn’t).
Fast forward to December 2012.
I went back to Yo-​C salon and had the good fortune to be with Reiko again. By this time, I had lived in London for 3 years and was a cold and hardened hair veteran — due to crap haircuts in London, horrible hard water that has damaged my hair, and general hair menace whilst being away.
I was cynical. Was this going to look like every other Asian haircut I’d ever received? With layers up to there, bordering on a Cockatoo Mullet that Bön Jovi used to have? You know the one.
We started with a conversation. I told her about my concerns about my round basketball-​shaped head and getting the right hair cut to frame it, the dullness of it after years of hard water, my minor twinge of shame when I confessed I sometimes cut my own hair because I didn’t want another crap stylist in London touching my hair. She listened, eyebrows furrowed in intense empathy and looked at my hair while nodding.
She then went to work.
She first dyed my hair (to even out my hair color and to slowly lose the blue-​blackness of it — what can I say I couldn’t help myself!) and did it gently and smoothly with semi-​permanent. Hear that? Always go with semi-​permanent to avoid hair damage. It was a quick and painless process — and she didn’t leave any dye marks on my face, ears and neck.
When she washed my hair, it was so soft I almost fell asleep — and her massaging finger tips were amazing. Further, once back in the chair, she set us up with some hot tea, and proceeded with a gentle neck massage… I’m such a sucker for those — but I know for a fact that can be a make or break for people, so ladies take heed… it was GOOD.
But now to the hair cut. It was amazing. She took her time, really made sure everything was even. Listened to my requests — not too many layers, just enough to lighten the weight of it, soft shape in the back — and voila. I walked out with shiny, bouncy, healthy hair — and a little thank Travel Shampoo and Conditioner kit.
The ultimate test was how it looked after washing — and I have to say, even after washing, the shape kept to what it looks like when it was in the salon. All in all, I’m a very happy girl with it.
Tips for you, their next customer: Definitely ask for Reiko. Ask for any specials or offers before booking. If coloring, ask for semi-​permanent. Ask for discounts for paying with cash. Ask for the hair magazines they have — they are great references. Ask some questions about hair maintenance — Reiko gave me some great tips on how to dry my hair and style it at home.