I was feeling nervous about cutting my hair much shorter and adding in some pink but Q knew exactly what he was doing and put me to ease. He was giving recommendations on what he thinks would look good on me personally the entire session, even if it meant more work for him. Prices are reasonable and everyone in the salon is super friendly. After living in NY for over two years, I think I've found my go-to hair stylist -- see you soon, Q! read more

I've never wanted to be a regular anywhere until I met Q. He has so much experience and just understands what will flatter you. I brought him several pictures of what I though would look good and he quickly understood the look I was going for. The whole transition took about 7 hours, Q and his assistant were very friendly, conversing throughout the whole time. He explained every steps in detail, even down to the scientific explanation (felt like having a complementary hair color lesson), which makes me feel super confident on his knowledge. At first I was so worry about the condition of my hair can't take on bleaching over and over again, but after 7hours of 'tortured' my hair, they still looks and feel healthy. It been more than a month now, color are still good and I've got lots of compliments on it. read more

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I had a Wonderfull experience with Qiu today ! He is truly a gifted colorist who has great sense of intuition on what color would look the best with my hair texture. He gave me great advice before coloring and the end result was something that I had always wished for :) After taking chances with many different hair salon in NYC, I finally found the perfect spot. Qiu has a great energy, patience and can make your dream hair come true!! You'll have no trouble communicating with him, he and his assistant were extremely helpful in helping me decide what I want to do with my hair. I am definitely coming back here, thank you all for such a pleasant experience. read more

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I appreciated that this salon was taking all precautions during reopening. It's super clean!!!! Last time I colored my hair was 4 years ago and it didn't turned out good, all my hair was damaged and didn't get the color I wanted. So this time I was a bit nervous, but Alph is a hair doctor!!! My hair is extremely thick and can be hard to manage at times. He managed to satisfy my needs with minimal damage. The color came out just the way I wanted. It looks healthy, smooth, and naturally blended in. Got a lot of compliments about my hair. Highly recommend!!!! read more

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Professional artist! The staff are very friendly and helpful. Love my new hair color! read more

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Anyone looking to dye their hair but is nervous about who they can trust should definitely check out Mr. Q. I went to him Labor Day wknd to get my hair colored. I've been dyeing my hair really dark (dark brown - black) for years, last time being February. With quarantine, I figured it was the perfect time to get a funky color and I admire Mr. Q's work so much! He did not let me down! He did foils which I appreciated because I haven't bleached my hair and was nervous about the damage. He's so fun to talk to, knows what he's doing (obviously), his assistant is awesome, and the whole experience was really great. It's been almost 2 months and even though the color changed, I still love the way it looks. I'm hoping to go back in a couple weeks to spruce it up. read more

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Found Alph last year and have been going to him ever since. I won't trust anyone else for my hair now. Thank you for always taking your time with my hair, it could take up to 7 hrs sometimes because I have a lot of hair, but the results never disappoints! The best hairstylist I've met. read more

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All I did was show Q what I wanted my hair to be (basically exactly what he did for my friend back in January - not the girl in this pic) and he literally replicated the same color! A little backstory- I booked my appnt last minute, but Q had time for me even on a Sunday! I also have heavy and thick hair but that didn't scare him at all. Q personally styled and cut my hair- explaining every thought he had in mind (like how are we styling it/what kinda look we going for) and what he's doing for each step. Besides that, he's personally working on my hair when in most salons I would get the assistant doing my hair majority of the time instead. read more

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this is my 2nd time getting my hair done with alph and he did not disappoint. I am not very familiar with hair coloring / processing techniques and am pretty indecisive but I trust alph's experience and expertise. Also he is such a friendly individual and good conversationalist that the whole 7 hours is tolerable will definitely be recommending alph to friends and will continue to book him :) read more

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I am sooo picky about my hair & only go to the best of the best!! Asian hair is so hard to work with, so I literally search for months. I found Alph Qiu and he exceeded my expectations + more!! I'm so obsessed and my hair transformation was unreal. If you are questioning if you should dye your hair... this is a sign to do it and boom with him!! read more

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I am so fortunate to have found Q! He deserves 10 stars if possible. I have been coming to Q for all my hair needs- dye, touch-up, oil treatments, keratin, or just a blowout for some weekend pampering! His coloring skills are top-notch!!! Q is very patient and always listen to what the customers want and makes sure he delivers. He spends time to make sure you are happy with the whole experience! Every time I step into decode, I leave feeling amazes at the results. What I love most is that he has became more than just my hairstylist, I've gained a friend. Thank you Q for your expertise and the friendly decode team for being so amazing! read more

Basically my hair god ! I been going to him for yearsss ! Always gets the job done. And I always learn new knowledge of how to take care of my hair after so much bleaching and coloring. He's always trying to do the less damage with bleaching and looking after one's hair. I recommended him to so many friends and they all go to him now ! Always my go to colorist. read more

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I do not recommend getting your hair done by Alph Qiu at all. He has a problem with listening to what the customer wants and executing it. Huge disappointment. I showed him multiple pictures of what I wanted, which was cooler tone grays with highlights and lowlights that blend at the root with light money pieces to frame the face. What I got was a mess. My hair was a warm light orange brown color. There was no dimension. I used to do my own hair so I know a bit about balayage/highlights/toning. Of course it is one color. He toned it once to that color after bleaching and didn't go in to add dye on specific pieces or tone some pieces darker/cooler. By the time we were finished, the whole day had went by and there was no time to fix anything. I reminded him earlier because I had a bad feeling he wasn't doing what I wanted but he kept saying he knows/it's fine. At the end, he said I can come back in two weeks if I don't like it. He said it will look better after a few washes which makes no sense. He never did the blonde money pieces so I was definitely going to come back to add those. I came back two weeks later. My hair, even with purple shampoo, was brassy. It was an orangey light brown color. I explained to him that I wanted the face framing blonde pieces in the front. He said okay and prepared the bleach. I don't know what he was thinking yet again because he bleached 1mm of hair on each side. What a joke. What is the point of that? To save bleach? It takes the same time to let an inch of hair sit and develop... I wanted obvious lighter pieces. In the end I wasted 3+ hours not including commute time just for my hair to come out the exact same. I wasted my time and money- $450. Unbelievable. read more

Alph Qiu - not what I asked for. did not listen to me at all. - Hair Stylists Near Me - Flushing, New York

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Q is an amazing hair artist! I took an extremely long time to find the "right" person here in NYC as my favorite hair artist is in LA and I'm very fortunate to have found Q! He definitely cares about his art and also the health of your hair. He takes his time and never rushes the process. He does a great job with color melting and foliage! If you're in NYC and need a great hair color sesh, don't hesitate to set up an appt with Q! read more

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I don't even know where to start - Alph is the absolute best. I walked in with an absolute mess of a hair color: three different shades of dark brown (all in different tones) and hair that had definitely seen healthier hair. Alph was so patient with me and great in explaining what was most achievable on hair in my condition and color history - we decided to bleach until my hair couldn't take it and then go from there. The end result was the most gorgeous cool darker tone blonde that I have been absolutely obsessed with ever since. You can really tell Alph cares so much about your hair and with giving you the best result possible while still leaving you with healthy and beautiful hair. He is meticulous in his work and is all around a really wonderful person. I would 100% recommend Alph to anyone I know and I cannot wait to see where we take my hair next! read more

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Excellent skills and services! Q knows what I wanted and more! I showed him a picture that I wish to have, excuse my language, not many hairstylists can do a ashy greyish blonde balayage ombré on Asian black hair. But he did it! I like the result even more after a few washes! Last, I really like for you to request Mandy to wash and color your hair, she is patient and detail oriented! Definitely give them a try! read more

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This guy destroyed my hair follicles. For many months after getting balayage with Alph Qui - tons of my hair broke and fell out with from the root with the bulb. Had to see a specialist who confirmed my hair follicles were severely chemically damaged. I should have known when he bleached my hair twice in one session and left on for 30min each time. Go to this guy at your own risk. read more

Q!! I'm so glad I came across Q over a year ago! Ever since then ..I've been going to him for my hair coloring and cut probably did my hair 4 + times and Every single time he doesn't disappoint. He really spends time on each client as I've seen , that's why I'm there from morning to night , and even offered me crackers thinking I might be hungry . Lots of patience and will work with what you want...absolute great service from receptionist to his assistant... Thank you Q! I'm set for life .. you'll be my stylist until I'm old read more

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Working with Alph was such a blast! He listened (I asked for something that is low maintenance and natural) and delivered, he really worked with my vision and it was such a fun experience. I looove my new hair and can't wait to work with him again in the future. It does take a while (7-8 hours) but it's sooo worth it and good work takes time !! read more

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This was my first time with Qiu and my hair turned out better than I ever could have imagined! I had ~3 inches trimmed and asked for an ash brown foliage. Everything was done within 5 hours and at a reasonable price. Qiu is meticulous and explains every step along the way. I have complete trust in him with my hair. Will definitely be returning! read more

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This was my first time going to Qiu because I came across his ig profile and really liked the foilayage work he did. I decided to go for a dark brown foilayage because I had ash brown/ blonde balayage for many years and wanted to a change. He was honestly so amazing & attentive to my hair & really understood me when I said I wanted something more natural. I also got a trim and he made sure to not cut off more than I asked for and I really appreciated that! My hair took around 7/8 hrs and it was def worth the wait. I love how seamlessly it blends in with my black hair at the roots but its still a nice shade of brunette/ dark brown. Would definitely recommend my friends to go to qiu! read more

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I am 37 and Q gave me the best haircut of my life. This is not a light statement. The BEST haircut of my LIFE! He understood my hair better than anyone else has ever. I am very particularly about my hair and I have gone to high end salons for years, but none of them have understood my hair like Q. He's the hair stylist that you always wished you would find, that would just get it and work magic on your hair. Do yourself a favor and go get your hair done with Q! read more

Stylist gave a full refund being reprimanded & suspended by the owner and sent for more training. Hair update: my hair is completely destroyed and still breaking off whenever touched due to extreme damage of his bad bleaching techniques and bad cut. It's too fragile to style or apply heat. Will take YEARS to fully heal it and grow it. This guy destroyed my hair and is so rude & arrogant. No experience. Another salon I went to for repair was totally shocked by what this guy did to me & said he should be fired and lose his license! I agree. Total jerk. read more

Alph Qiu - This is after - same day as appointment after washing hair. Terrible thinning out cut, and so much frizz from broken hair. - Hair Stylists Near Me - Flushing, New York

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I've had Qiu do my hair for a few years now. He is professional and a perfectionist. His attention to detail is appreciated along with his patience. I mean we're all sitting in these chairs for hours so we all need it! He always offers great coffee. What I appreciate most though is that he will listen to what I want, and he will offer his professional opinions on what will work, how doing things a certain way will come out differently, and what to expect after the salon. I usually just show him a picture of something he's done because they're all amazing, and he will do it that fits my hair style. read more

Good experience here. I went here because my cousin goes to Alph too to do her hair. I was cutting my hair for the first time in 6-7 years and I decided to donate 20 inches off. Alph and his assistant are very nice people and explained every step he was doing . And he was able to transform my hair. I do like the color that he recommended me doing. It took me about 6 to 7 hours to bleach and tone my hair. Make sure to come with a picture and he will do his best to give what you want. :) read more

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Qiu is amazing with hair and I've become loyal to him after seeing what he can do. Whether it's going darker/lighter or change in length, he always exceeds in meeting my expectations. He's meticulous and demonstrates great passion in his work, which is great for my hair! read more

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Qiu has been my stylist for as long as I can remember. He is extremely knowledgeable and definetely knows what he is doing. I visit Qiu EVERY month to refresh and maintain my hair color. I don't know what miracles he does on coloring my hair but it comes out glossier and softer every time even with my excessive hair coloring habits. I went on a long vacation recently and had my hair cut by another stylist and that already made me feel like I was cheating. Thank you for the wonderful work and for your talent and patience every time! read more

This is the second time I've gotten foilayge by Qiu and I am in love with the results! I usually go for an ash brown color since I have dark hair, but the blonde came out perfect. Qiu does an amazing job of picking out the right color and taking his time to account for every hair strand. The salon is also very clean and the staff is friendly. I highly recommend! read more

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I was recommended by my sister after seeing her new haircut. With her recommendation, I made an appointment. I was quite impressed by Mr. Q's consultation because he took the time to examine the shape of my head and offering me suggestions for the best cut for my face. He would also ask about my daily maintenances and if I wore my head up or down. These questions were so attentive and I was impressed to his details. After a wonderful hair wash with a mini massage, Mr. Q started on the haircut. He went from wet to dry. After a blow-dry, he would come back in and texturize the hair. The amount of details Mr. Q and focus he puts into his work is wonderful! I highly recommend Mr. Q if you're in NYC area read more

Alph is literally probably the best hair stylist I've been going to for the last year or so. He's very friendly and walks you through all the steps of what exactly will happen to your hair. If you have a vision for a hair color, he will most definitely try his best to give you what you want. He's amazing. Please know that if you're in a rush, this is not for you. His process takes time and time means less damage to your hair and better results. He is a gift to us and his skills are unparalleled to anyone else I've gone to. He and his staff are amazing people who are dedicated to you and your hairstyle changes. read more

I've been a client of A.Qiu for over at least a decade now. He's the only person I let touch my hair after so many mistakes, disappointments, and tears shed from other salons which took me years to recover from the bad experience trauma.Don't even bother wasting your time and money to risk your hair for another person. Not only Qiu has the skills required and necessary, but he only uses the best products on your hair. He understands hair like no other, including Asians, Hispanics and the majority of populations. He will simply tell you as it is , he won't sugar coat which I really appreciate unlike other "professionals" over promise you the world and under deliver . Qiu will make you fall in love with you hair again! Take my advise and you can thank me later :) read more

I've been doing my hair with Qiu for a year now and he knows exactly what I want and what would look good on me even without me describing it in a lot of detail. I always get compliments from friends and strangers alike after I leave Qiu's. He is professional but also friendly and will make sure you come out of the salon satisfied. read more

I got a haircut and foilyage balayage with Q, and I can't be happier with the results! I went in with a few ideas of what I wanted my hair to look like but was quite indecisive. Q took my preferences into account and was able to combine them into a beautiful end product! I can tell that he's very passionate and knowledgeable, and I'll definitely go to him again the future. read more

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I've been coming to Qiu for the past three years. He is the best hair stylist I've ever met. Always understands me and does a perfect job. He's the only person I trust my hair now. Highly recommend! read more

This is my 3rd time coming to get my hair done by Qiu and he never disappoints! I have never been able to walk into a salon and have the stylist pick a color for me but I was able to do that with Qiu the last two times I went. Overall, it's always an amazing experience and I will be coming back again for sure!!! read more

this is my second time getting my hair done by Qiu and once again i am amazed by the results. i highly recommend dyeing and cutting your hair with Qiu ! the experience was great at Decode and the staff are all welcoming read more

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Qui is definitely talented hands down. Always does an amazing job. You won't be disappointed. read more

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I didn't really have a go-to for cuts until I went to Decode - I got my first super short haircut with Q and never looked back! He has taken great care of my hair whenever I need a trim. I have also gone to Q for a keratin treatment and him and the team did a great job. Thank you for always trimming my thick mane of hair! read more

Qiu has been taking care of my hair for almost a year. He is a great colorist and is always giving me great recommendations and tips to keep my curls in shape. He is friendly and know how to take care of their clients! read more

I have been going to Qiu for over 10 years ever since he was in Brooklyn . Ever since, I only trust him with my hair . He really knows hair . For him it is an art not a job , he really takes passion in what he does from hair coloring, to cutting , to curling or straightening. He's a perfectionist . Him and his staff makes you feel very comfortable in their salon . The prices are great for such amazing work . I recommend him 100 percent . read more