I had hopes that this salon would work for me and went for my second cut a week ago. I've been trying to grow my hair out for the past two years and asked for it to be shaped without taking off a lot of length. The stylist proceeded to cut more than discussed and has taken off more than a year of my hair grow effort. The cut itself is equally disappointing; uneven, not blended on the back side and looks more like a stylist right out of cosmetology school. I showed a reference photo of a haircut that I had a few years back and not sure what happened in the translation from what I asked for to what she decided to do but I am so unhappy that I won't be going back. read more

Nice hair cuts , reasonable price. Kind staff. Have gone three times and never disappointed.

I haven't been to a salon in a decade, but wanted to chop off my hair to donate, and was too scared to cut my own hair for a short style. I picked Dlala and Misora based off the reviews and research of Japanese salons in NYC, and I'm so glad I went with them! I showed Misora some pictures, she gave me a recommendation, and my haircut got so many compliments! Funny enough, turns out my sister goes to them, too, so I guess we both independently concluded this was the best place to cut Asian hair! read more

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Loved getting my haircut here, Mariko is awesome! The atmosphere is super welcoming and my bob cut is one of the best I've gotten in years!

I've been getting my hair cut by Yutaka for 1.5 years, which isn't a long time but pretty long hair loyalty to me. I found Dlala through searching on Yelp. I've been to a number of Japanese hair salons in the city over the years. - He gets my low maintenance Asian long bob needs - Pricing is reasonable - Reservations are easy to make online - He runs on schedule - He has after work friendly hours read more

I just moved to NYC a few months ago and needed to find a hair stylist! Two people recommended this salon in a FB group so I made an appointment. Misora was clearly knowledgeable about hair, was so fun to talk with, and always made sure i was comfortable plus did a great job on my hair! As far as NYC pricing goes, this is pretty decent as this is what I paid in Florida! So thrilled and excited to come back! read more

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Here for my yearly update: Hisae is incredible, my hair always looks and feel so much better. Even when I can't verbalize exactly what I want, she listens, gives input and then makes absolute magic - you need to come see her!!! Update: Hisae is literally a color magician- after being traumatized many times with other people trying to go lighter, I finally LOVE my hair!!! Not only is it dynamic and beautifully done, but somehow it's still so healthy! I'm constantly complimented and asked where I got my color Love her so much and highly suggest you see her if you're looking for cut/color!!! Had the most wonderful experience with Hisae! After the conditioning treatment and cut my hair feels and looks incredible. She took her time and kept me informed on everything she was doing. I was unsure of exactly what style cut I wanted but Hisae gave great input and I'm so happy with the result. The decor was lovely and the atmosphere in the salon was so friendly and welcoming. I would highly recommend :) read more

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First time here yesterday, and was referred by a friend to ask for Misora. I was hesitant since I hadn't dyed my hair in about 5 years maybe more. Misora was extremely knowledgeable, explained what would be the best process and what colors would work best for my hair while still giving me what I wanted (a balayage and a cut) and made me feel less nervous about such a big change, for me. she was professional, friendly, and walked me through every step of the process, explaining what she was doing and why it was important. She gave me tips on how to maintain my hair to keep it from fading. Finally when it came for my cut she was quick and I got EXACTLY what I wanted. And so affordable considering all the work I got done and being in the city. I definitely found my new salon. read more

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I really love coming to Misora for my hair. I have thick, wavy/curly hair. If not handled properly, it'll become frizzy and untameable. I appreciate the fact that Misora advises based on what is good for me/my hair rather than thinking about the bottom line. She makes me look good every time, whether it be hair color or styling. If I were to move away from the greater NYC area, I'm not sure who could even do the job Misora does! read more

I am so sorry for the low lighting which doesn't do it justice, but I got my hair cut by Shohei (Shawn), who did a great job. I think like many women with long hair, I am very protective of mine. It was 8 months since my last haircut, so I knew I really needed to take off some inches--I just told Shohei to do what he thought was best and try to keep it long. He was really careful and did not take off more than necessary. I have thick, frizzy hair, and I usually just wash it and go. The cut falls great and looks nice even without the blowout. Also, as others have mentioned, the staff here is really nice in general, plus there's tea and a nice head massage when they wash your hair. And the price is probably the best in NYC (I paid about $70 before tip which makes sense for the length/thickness of my hair). Thank you SO much to Shohei for being respectful of the length I requested and following the reference photos that I brought in, and thank you to Dlala for offering affordable haircuts in this very expensive city. I will be back here for sure! read more

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This is a long overdue review, as I've been going to Dlala for years - but this was after years of trying to find a good and affordable salon in NYC and failing miserably. Dlala is truly a treasure. I normally see Yutaka, who is a really awesome person on top of being a great stylist. My hair is thin and fine and flat and boring, but he always makes it look chic and luxurious. Recently I saw Mariko and she was phenomenal as well, and really engaging. And the haircuts are only $60! In NYC! Go to Dlala, don't hesitate. read more

Dlala - Blunt shoulder length bob haircut from Mariko. - Hair Salons Near Me - New York, New York

I go to Misora for double process for Asian hair and she's great. Great attitude, attention to detail, and always on time and informative. She listens to what you are looking for. And prices are extremely reasonable. read more

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An oldie but a goodie. I recently went back to this salon because I spent the past couple years being lazy, trying random low/mid-range salons, and going to wherever is closest to home. I have fond memories of having fun haircuts here when I was in my early 20s so I decided to go back. I chose Hisae who was available the next day, she was very attentive, sweet, and approachable. She gave me the haircut I asked for which I am grateful. The prices have not changed, all these years, which is another plus. The salon has a warm friendly vibe- consistently. Definitely recommend. read more

I've been going to this place for years. First I saw Junya, then Coco, and now Misora. They've all done such a fantastic job. Super reliable, friendly, timely, and talented. I am particularly pleased with the haircut I received recently. I always ask for something outside the box, and Misora delivers every time. I feel that she has gotten to know me and my personality, and uses that information to give me haircuts that actually suit me. What more can you ask for? I'll be coming here for as long as I'm in NYC. read more

Misora is an absolute angel!!! She is so thoughtful & attentive and actually listened carefully to my hair concerns while also adding helpful suggestions. She's so thorough and explained in great detail about everything she was doing during my haircut and treatment. Can't wait to be a loyal returning client!! read more

Highly, highly recommend! Mariko came recommended to me from a friend when I moved to the city a few years ago and I've been seeing her since 2019! She's the first stylist I've ever had where I genuinely feel happy leaving the salon every time. She took the time to understand my natural texture and makes me feel really heard when I tell her what I'm going for, and I always trust her to do an amazing job. She's incredibly warm and friendly and I always recommend Dlala to my friends who are new to the city or need a new salon! read more

What a breath of fresh air and relief... to find a salon.. in NYC that knows how to work magic on my HAIR! I'm half puerto-rican and korean with naturally wavy + THICK hair. Not only did JUNYA know how to layer my hair but he thinned it out so it wasn't as top heavy. There are SO many salons in NYC with so many rave reviews that don't deliver. I can tell you whole heartedly that Junya is AMAZING x100. I posted a picture... and proof is in the pudding ladies and gents. Don't waste your time on these fu-fu salons that are $150+ a cut! Go see Junya and let him use his magical hands of perfection. **Cash tip only** read more

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After my stylist at Cutler Salon left NYC for LA...1 year ago, I finally...finally was emotionally ready for a new stylist to cut my hair. After much research, toiling over yelp reviews for different salons I was looking to combine value with talent! I realized quickly that most salons would charge over $100 for a haircut for my super long hair...then I stumbled upon Dlala reviews. THANK YOU FELLOW YELPERS! For posting pictures and with such great reviews - I knew that I was making the right choice. On a bright sunny Tuesday morning I met Junya! A talented artist who worked his magic in my hair by first dry cutting my hair and being so meticulous all the while listening to all my concerns regarding the texture and styling of my hair. He then washed my hair with an amazing scalp massage and then blow dried and styled my hair, double, triple checking his work....all for a total of $73!! One of my biggest issues as always been keeping the length of my hair while updating my layers, to most stylist that translates taking off a lot of length - but that was NOT the case with Junya! He preserved the length of my hair while updating my look and giving me styling tips and tricks along the way. As I was sitting there admiring my updated cut, I looked around and saw the work of other stylists as well and everyone just looked phenomenal! I highly recommend this neighborhood treasure! read more

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I saw Mariko Osanai for haircuts and color faithfully for more than two years, and even though her current schedule (weekends only) doesn't mesh with mine, I have nothing but good things to say about her--and about Dlala on the whole. The first time I went to Mariko it was to get a drastic haircut the involved partial head-shaving. I'm pretty fearless when it comes to hair, but I knew I needed to see someone who understood the look I was going for, and knew what to do with my fine, soft hair in order to give it the texture it needed to carry off the cut. Mariko was recommended to me by a friend of a friend, and I am forever grateful. Mariko has given me lots of different looks, and has always nailed exactly what I was going for. Same goes for color--whether it's a simple dark brown or high-contrast ombre, she always hits the mark. She is careful and precise, but doesn't hold back when drama is needed. Aside from the amazing haircuts, Mariko is a great person to be around. She is so kind and so attentive, and the entire salon is totally free from pretension. I loved going to Dlala, and hope to be able to go back again someday. read more

Dlala - Excellent haircut from Mariko. Anyone who can get this kind of texture out of my fine hair (& this is air-dried!) is a magician. - Hair Salons Near Me - New York, New York

I've been going to Mariko for 5 years and she always knows how to make me look and feel great. I moved to the West Coast but make sure to book an appt whenever I visit NYC. You know you're working with a professional when your hair looks just as good 6 months from now as it did the day you had it done. read more

I have been going here for over 12 years and have no thoughts of ever leaving! Yutaka - owner and stylist - is a perfectionist and I always come out of his salon with a beautiful cut, coloring and styling. He and his staff take the time to discuss your style preference and what works best for your hair type and length. They are gracious and professional and my time here is always a relaxing zen experience. Will post pics next time - this salon is highly read more

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I had my hair cut by Yuki or Yuri. I feel bad for forgetting her name (...and losing her card...oops) because she was amazing! = I have super thick, sleek straight, long, long Vietnamese hair. I seldom ask for anything drastic or crazy. I prefer long layers that frame my face. Nothing too difficult or special... or so I thought. When I first met Yuki/Yuri i anxiously emphasized that I was not comfortable with losing my length because often hairdressers confuse 2 inches for 5 inches and go chop happy. I told her I just wanted nice layers that frame my face so my hair wouldn't look so boring and mop-like. She was so sweet and gave me feedback and suggestions but never pushed me towards anything I didn't want. She listened to me and delivered. YukiYuri is a genius because she managed to literally cut SO little, that I couldn't even tell she snipped my dead ends off. She also somehow made my hair feel lighter without sacrificing my hair's lush thickness. She framed the layers around my face in such a flattering way that it made my face look instantly slimmer. Basically she has magical hands. My hair has never looked better! I never thought my usual layered cut could look so good. $60 + tip was totally worth it. read more

Was in New York for a short period and needed to find a place to get a nice haircut. I was able to grab an appointment with Kana (Hisae) and she was so lovely and gave me such a nice shoulder-length fresh cut and took such great care of me. It's been a year since I've cut my hair and it was such a positive experience. My hair and the soft layers look amazing. read more

I went to Dlala with an appointment (yes, make one!!) with Coco today, and was looking to get a wave/curl perm. She took the time to sit down with me and talk to me about the hairstyle I wanted. I was disappointed to find out the difference between regular and digital perms -- for all of those who don't know, for future reference, regular perms will only do the very loose, beachy waves, while digital perms will help you get very pronounced, distinct, bouncy waves. Turns out, the hairstyles I've all chosen are only achievable by digital perms (disappointment)! Coco took the time to explain everything to me, and was very nice about it. I booked about 3 hrs with her, and she suggested I skip the reg. perm if I wanted those digital perm-only waves. She was patient and listened, and was also very good at explaining things to me to make sure I understood every detail. I feel bad that I seemed to have wasted her time, but she said it was no problem, she would ring up the next guy immediately and everything would be good :) service is always refreshing. While I'm disappointed I wasn't able to get my hair done, I can tell the people here are definitely professionals! My cousin came here to get a haircut from Junya today, and she is very pleased with the cut. The cut was everything she was expecting and beyond, and she said she'll be coming more frequently! read more

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They spend more energy chatting than actually listening to how I want my hair to look like. Some people may like that tho. But I much prefer someone who respect my opinion and really listen. read more

I love going to Dlala. The experience there has always always always been pleasant and relaxing. The staff is incredibly friendly and accommodating. I've even been there just to get my hair shampoo'ed after a long day of work. It's a small therapeutic haven at the tip of Tompkins Square Park. Getting a haircut is sadly a little less ideal for me. Though I have tried a few times, I was never blown away by the cuts I received there. My hair would look all right after they set it but after washing at home the next day the cuts look too unruly. I'll have to conclude that it's just not quite my style. read more

Amazing haircut! I've been here twice and have had a great experience both times. It is reasonably priced and they do a really good job. I went to Misora the most recent time and she really listened to what I wanted and was just great to sit and speak with. I would highly recommend this salon and conveniently located next to the park on Avenue A! read more

I got a trim from Mami, and she was great! My hair turned out exactly how I hoped. I was looking to get softer layers and sort of curtain bangs, and I was delighted with the result. Also, she's the first stylist I really had a good time talking to, and I'm admittedly a bit shy. Loved everything! read more

A wonderful salon! They took me right away as a Walk-In. I knew I wanted to cut my hair for the summer, but I didn't know exactly what style I wanted. Luckily, Misora has an excellent eye and was able to find a cute short hairstyle that suited my face. They also gave me peach iced tea as a complimentary drink. Wonderful! read more

Took a chance and went for the first time because of their reasonable city prices and wonderful Yelp reviews. Mariko is a talented hairdresser who takes the time to understand exactly what you want and makes it a reality. Loved her enthusiasm and strongly recommend her to anyone looking for a fun experience! read more

Mami was skillful at a mens medium length haircut and carried on a good conversation. She gave a spa like experience and I would recommend her to anyone. 10/10 read more

Worst hair color experience I've ever had. I asked Toshi for a dark brown color and he completely fried my hair with bleach and it is now so orange. My hair is completely destroyed. On top of that, I found Toshi very condescending and pushy. I am so upset about my hair. On top of that, he charged me so much. I told him that my hair color does not match the photo with the hair color I wanted and he completely denied it even though there was such a big difference. After he said he was done and I left, I noticed there was still a plastic on the back of my neck. He forgot to clean it up. So unprofessional. read more

Hi,there I'm from LA and been back and forward for couple year. A friend from NY said u must try Japanese haircut here and I found JUNYA on yelp He is Japanese hairdresser. For me ,It's really hard to trust people to do my hair. I just told myself if didn't come out like the way I want I have to except it .But he is understand what Exactly I want .I must say I really he has miracle hands .I like the way he treats my hair. He is so gentle on my hair. Sometimes People are not gentle since I have been many places. All my friends give me compliments on my hair and ask where did I go for haircut .I always happy and smile when I left this place.Highly recommend ! read more

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Kumi is legit! I just had a four hour session with her cutting my hair and coloring my hair from black to ash grey/brown. She was meticulous from beginning to end and was constantly making sure my scalp was okay from all the bleach. More than anything she took her time to run through in detail which color would be best for me before we got started. It didn't seem like 4 hours at all. She was very personable and informative. I am confident that after this experience to leave my hair up to her discretion now ;) Kumi for the win!! Thank you~~~~ read more

Dlala - Kumi was amazing!! She did my Cut and the Two-process + Toner. Color is a ash grey/brown. - Hair Salons Near Me - New York, New York

As a longtime yelp reader but first time post-er, I finally have to write a review for this place. It's the best. I can't recommend Dlala enough! Everyone there is so friendly and talented, and Ive been getting my hair cut by Misora for years, through experimental haircuts, dyes, perms, and straightforward trims, she's so thoughtful and does a wonderful job. She really takes time to understand what you want as well as realistic every day ways to style your hair(for example, I'm super lazy and will never blow dry it). Every haircut I've gotten here has left me feelin super glam and has been easy to maintain between visits. read more

After reading all the enthusiastic reviews, I went into Dlala with high expectations. I worried that they were perhaps too high, but Mariko did not disappoint (nor did the fantastic Japanese grocery store she recommended). She gave me the haircut I've been trying to get at various salons in various countries for nearly a year. It's always been almost perfect and Mariko gave it the extra nudge it needed. The stylists on either side of me seemed to be doing a great job with their customers as well. My conclusion: Dlala is the place to go for a high-end haircut with a down-to-earth atmosphere and a down-to-earth price tag. read more

Misora is the best. She cuts my short hair very well. I mean, every time she knows exactly what I want after some description. Sometimes she will suggest me to try a new style that fits me, but never let me down after it's done. Go for her, you won't regret. I didn't try other barbers at that place, but all people working there are extremely friendly! read more

Hisae is incredible! She's the first hair professional that has cut my hair in a manner that compels it to fall into curls without coaxing from the blow dryer or various curling tools. This is magical. And aren't we all looking for a little transformative sorcery from our haircuts? Unhesitatingly recommended! read more

DON'T GO THERE IF YOU ARE NOT JAPANESE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This place sucks, what a nasty experience when I had my hair cut there, they didn't show respect to people who are not Japanese, I spent about 3 hours sitting there, because one Japanese girl stepped in and my barber abandoned me, walk to her and gave her massage chat with her for a long time, I didn't have massage at all, so I waited there with my half-cut hair. so uncomfortable, they even forgot give me a cup of water! no massage, no water, no explain! and I spent more than 100 dollar got a non-satisfied hairstyle. I'm so angry with DLALA. read more

I've been cutting my hair with Yutaka, the owner of Dlala for around 4 years now and I can tell you right now that I will be cutting my hair with him until 1) he dies or 2) I die or 3) he moves back to Japan or 4) i move elsewhere. You can always trust him to give you a hairstyle that suits you and he will go into detail explaining how he is going to do your hair and WHY he is doing it. FOR GIRLS: I have honestly gotten compliments everytime I get a hair cut (and even long after because his hair cuts last!) and so if you are dissatisfied with your current hair dresser, definitely try Yutaka out. His clients are among the swankiest people in Manhattan (artists, designers, club owners, etc.) so not only will your hair be in good hands but you'll also get some juicy gossip! FOR GUYS: I am not an expert at boy's hair cuts but there are 3 highly convincing reasons why I think Dlala is the place for you. 1) The former marketing guy for Dior Homme's asian market referred me to Yutaka. 'Nuff said. 2) Every guy that I referred to Yutaka has stuck with him ever since. 3) My boyfriend who cuts his hair at Dlala looks pretty damn hot read more