When you walk in, you are greeted by the sweetest person. Joanne is the kindest and most skilled person to cut my hair. My hair is goes all over the place and she knows exactly how the hair dynamics works. She makes it a super enjoyable and fun experience. You enter, get your hair washed. Get a cut. Get your hair washed. Friendly conversations all around. I will travel far just to come to the best place to get a cut. read more

I went here for my first hair cut post-pandemic and it left me feeling great. I've been coming here since. You call to make an appointment and it's a nice quiet environment. I showed the owner a picture of what I wanted and she asked me what I liked about the stylez which I appreciate. After I left, feeling much lighter, my sister told me that the hair cut frames my face well! It's crazy that this place has been in business for 30+ years but they do great work. The owner is super sweet but she didn't engage in conversation until I started it, which is nice for people who don't like chatting. The parking sucks because it's the Golden Deli plaza but I'm usually able to manage, sometimes finding parking on the street. read more

I've been going to Joanne for the last 10 years. She always listens to what you want and will give you her honest opinion. If she doesn't think your desired cut will suit your face shape she'll let you know and work with you to find a nice middle ground. She's honest and realistic and will manage your expectations. I have extremely thick and black hair, and when I wanted to go from black hair to blonde she let me know that with my hair texture it would'nt happen in one session and that it takes time, effort, maintenance, and multiple sessions. I ended up not doing to look, but I was happy she told me what it would take to achieve the look i was going for. I trust Joanne to a point where I am willing to let her take the wheel and surprise me with a haircut! I do this when I want a fresh look and when I'm not quite sure what I want. Her rates are a bit higher than the other salons in the SGV area, but you get what you pay for! I highly highly recommend Joanne. read more

The best of best haircut place in Cabra area! Awesome!!! And I definitely will visit again read more

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It's my first time to cut my hair in this place. It is amazing!!! Those people are really nice and professional. I recommend you guys to come here for haircut!!!!!! read more

Love coming here for Joann's hair cuts ! She's great at coloring as well ! Been coming here with my mom and my sister for 4 years !

I'm trying really hard to cut this place slack but I have to admit, I'll probably not be back. I'm sure Joann's a really nice person but she has got to get her schedule straight. Called in Friday because reviews on yelp were good and she said she was free. I scheduled for a 4:00 wash & cut because I had dinner plans at 6- 2 hours should be more than enough time. I got there at 4PM sharp and sat for 45 minutes before she had someone wash my hair. Apparently she's the only real stylist that does cutting and "technique" work? Sat with my hair in a towel for another 30 minutes (my patience was very good that day, thank God) and then she finally came over. She'd had 4 other people's hair going on at the same time, including at least one that came in after me. They all looked like repeat customers but still...I did have an appointment! She handed me some hair magazines and left me alone for another 15 minutes. An hour and half in, I finally got her alone to me and my hair. I told her I wanted side part and bangs that part to the side, a slight trim and some thinning and layering. She kept insisting that blunt bangs would look great with my eyes. I'm wearing a t-shirt and jeans mind you, so I point out that I'm not a big fan of very feminine or girly hair. She insists it will look great and starts cutting away. I wind up with very low blunt bangs right over my eyes. She gets called away to finish perming some lady's hair so she has her assistant give me yet another shampooing. Then the assistant curls my hair. I looked like a little girl's doll, just short of a pink frilly dress. I was not that happy, considering the assistant didn't do a very good job blowdrying my hair or curling it. She comes over at the end and tries to straighten the curls out a little which helps a bit. I missed my dinner reservation because I left at 6:15 from the salon, a good 2 hours and 15 minutes from my reservation time. My hair was not suited to me I think and I really wish she'd stuck with the general guidelines I'd given her. The cut wasn't terrible and I'm sure it would have suited some people- I have gotten compliments but I did think she didn't spend half as long as she could have. I had some uneven sides of the bangs I had to cut even myself. At $40+ tip, this was far from the best haircut experience I've had. Guess you just have to take a chance and learn from it...definintely do not come here on the weekend unless you have a couple hours free. She was nice, just terrible with the time management. read more

I've been going to this place since i was a kid. Since i'm becoming a hair stylist myself, i have to say... i've tried those big fancy smancy places but they 9/10 times they mess up on my color, or cut my hair toooo short or i walk out unhappy somehow. this is the safest place to go in all areas, and it's cheap for the quality of work and i can guarantee that you'll walk out happy! Joanne is the person to see! she always listens to what you want and always delivers without failure! she's the best with cuts, color, updo's, blowdrys, you name it! read more

I love Joanne! She's skilled, speaks perfect english, and her prices are decent. Since my review, she raised her hair wash+hair cut+ blowdry price to $40. You'll definitely find quality with a good price here. Joanne absolutely will not cut your hair into a style that does not suit you. She turned my overgrown long hair into a classy, business/professional bob. I loved it so much that I wanted to tip her really well but she WOULD NOT let me tip her extra. She literally aggressively pulled my bag away from me as I reached into it. I definitely will be back! read more

My friend who got her hair done here suggested Joann after I mentioned I needed to find a hairstylist in LA. I decided to go for it since my friend's hair looked good, reviews were decent and her cut and dye was only $90! The first time I walked into the place on a Saturday, Joann politely told me that they are pretty busy on weekends and without an appointment she wouldn't be able to fit me in. No worries, I took a card home and made an appointment for today. Today I got my hair dyed and it turned out okay... the bottom of my hair is darker than the top but I think this might be the nature of my hair somehow. ANYWAY, I ONLY got a dye (no cut) and she charged me $100. My hair is like 1.5 inches past shoulder length. I was a little shocked when she told me $100 because my friend whose hair is a couple inches longer than mine got a cut AND dye for only $90?! I felt a little ripped off... this probably happened because I am a newbie and it was my first time but still... a little steep and I was only 80% satisfied with my hair. Other than the price, Joann is really sweet and listens to what you want. She is good at making suggestions and giving you ideas when you are not exactly sure what you want. I would come back but I hope I don't get ripped off again.. Bring your cash! read more

After my mom saw the gorgeous bob my friend received from Joanne, she decided to start going to Hair Tech 2000. Now, my mom is super picky. She rarely keeps going to the same hair stylist for more than 3 times, so when she stuck with Joann, I had to give her a try. Joanne is very honest, and will tell you what looks good with your face shape and what cut and color you can pull off. She really looks out for customers rather than just looking to make money. For instance, after telling her I would be going abroad for a few months, she suggested different hair colors that would keep better, and cuts that would last longer as well. Overall, Joanne offers good hair cuts with good value. I wouldn't go here for anything super advant-garde, but if you're looking for a good cut, and want to be safe, I would definitely recommend Joanne. read more

I get pretty good cuts at this place. I've been comming here since HS. I mean sure I can go burn a hole in my wallet and go to one of those pricey places, but you gotta balance it out with something reasonable. I get my cut with Joann, who's one of the owners. Never really had a bad cut with this place. With some asian places you come out looking like you got a haircut in asia, but this place she understands what you tell her. I don't have anything against the really asian euro-fob funky semi mullet look, but that's not my style. If that looks is your style she could probably do it. I would recommend this place to anyone. I've seen tons of guys there too. read more

I've been coming here for about 6 years now and I've never been unsatisfied with Joann. She speaks English, Taiwanese, Mandarin, and Cantonese. She's very nice and very helpful as I am always open for suggestions for my hair. She always gives me great suggestions and I always love how my hair comes out. One of the things I love is that when she dyes your hair, she makes her own hair dye specifically for you. She mixes everything all on her own based on how you want your hair to come out. She takes care of your like its her own hair. She's dyed my hair a bunch of times before and my hair never comes out dry and ugly. She uses the good stuff so that your hair doesn't get damaged. She also offers treatments to keep your hair looking shiny and healthy. One other thing is that you don't come out smelling like hair dye or ammonia. I will definitely suggest to call and make an appointment first specially in the evenings and weekends. She has many clients and she gets booked pretty fast. That's how you know she's good. read more

I always come in for Joanne. Be prepared for kinda wait tho unless you're just doing a simple cut. I usually have her dye my hair and she does a great job. Great attention to detail. Sometimes she gets really busy and she'll just come by and check on you but makes sure you're okay or get a really nice shampoo too. read more

I saw Joann about a month ago for a maintenance trim and walked out completely satisfied! My previous stylist in San Diego has gotten so popular/busy (thanks to yelp...) that it was simply impossible to get an appointment anytime soon. Not to mention she started giving sloppy, 1/2 hr haircuts as a result of trying to see more clients in a day. Since I'll be moving to the San Gabriel area soon, I decided that I might as well find a new stylist. My appointment with Joann was on a Friday. Not realizing that the plaza is a popular lunch spot = no parking whatsoever, I ended up parking on the side street (2 hr. max I believe), and was a few minutes late to my appointment. Luckily, Joann was still with a client, so she had one of her assistants wash my hair while she finished up. I went in with an overgrown a-line bob, and explained to Joann that I'm in the process of growing my hair out but felt like I needed a trim. She was very nice and patient with me, taking the time to ask questions and presenting options to me as to how she could cut my hair (inside-out cut vs. layers?). She also asked me how I wanted my bangs and made sure we were on the same page by showing me examples from a japanese hair magazine. In about an hour or so, I ended up with exactly what I wanted - a classy yet stylish cut. I've been getting numerous compliments ever since! $40+tip for a trim is a bit steep, but it's worth it when you get what you ask for, so I will definitely be coming back! read more

I came here for prom hair styling because I got a free voucher from a school auction. I brought in a couple of pictures I liked, and the picture of my dress, and she honestly told me what she thought would look best. Her assistants did the curling, and she came by to put it up. It looked amazing. At first I thought it was too curly, but she said it'd uncurl a little bit, and it did, just in time for pictures. She also took the time to put flowers in my hair to make it pop more. I really liked that she did her best and didn't just brush me off even though I was getting it done for free. She also took a lot of time and put in a lot of detail for the other girls who were getting their prom hair done. If I had an event, I'd definitely come here again. Maybe I'll try it for haircuts too ^_^ read more

Joann is very skilled. I have been coming here for the past 3-4 years. Even after I moved away to Orange County, I make the commute to have her do my hair. She is reasonable and smart. Whenever she recommends a hair style, it's always awesome and suits my face shape. She works very fast too. The best part of Joann is that she is genuinely sweet. She knows me by my name, and remembers me. I always have a good time chatting with her. Now I am in San Jose, I still make my hair appointment with Joann whenever I come back to visit. She is worth the trip. :) read more

Joanne is the only person I trust with cutting my a hair. I've been going to this place for a long time and I never leave unhappy. I don't live in the area anymore but I time my trips back here with my haircuts because she's that good. She can cut men's and women's hair with equal precision. I typically go cheap in all things like clothes, cars, etc. This is the one thing I don't skimp on. You pay for what you get here. read more

They recommend that you make an appointment. Joanne (stylist) is a GREAT listener. Perfectly bilingual, Joanne's cuts are tailored to liking, practical, up-to-date, and you walk out feeling understood and satisfied. Price: $35 + tip read more

First time client, a happy one at that and I'm very picky. This is Joanne's work. I came with a picture and I explained why I like it. I usually have sidesweep bangs and layered hair and she texturized the bottom half of hair to make it look less layered look because that's how to pair it with this type of bangs. Husband loves the look and can tell she's very experienced. read more

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I only let Joanne cut my hair ! I've been coming to her for years and she always knows what I want and what would flatter my face shape. She is so sweet, personable, and you can tell that her studio is full of loyal, long time customers. Everyone I've referred to her has been coming to her for years now and bring their family members as well! read more

I had a great experience my first time visit . Will definitely go back again . Joanna is a friendly and precessional hair designer.

The best value hair cut out there. I've coming to Joanne for years. She gives great suggestions for hair styles / colors to match my look, and she also gives tips on ways to manage my hair. Would highly recommend to anyone! read more

I was looking to get a hair cut because I was starting to look like a bum, and when you work with bankers as often as I do, it doesn't help you to look like you just walked in off of the street. So, in an effort to recession-proof my wallet, I started to search for a new place to cut my hair (I used to go to Vidal Sassoon in BH) and found this place on Yelp. It had three things going for it: 1) Close to home, 2) Cheap, and 3) Good reviews. I decided to give them a call and they were able to squeeze me in on the same day at 6:00pm. When I walked in, they immediately washed my hair and gave me Japanese hairstyle books to look through to pick a style. I found one for long hair, but my hair was only medium length, so the owner said she'd give me the cut, but style it for my length. When she finished, I looked amazing! I never had a hair cut look this good, not even when I was paying $100+ at Vidal Sassoon. My hair was so stylish and I got so many complements the following day at work from my co-workers and the bankers! I've definitely found my new hair salon. read more

So we tried to get a haircut for my grandma. We showed up to Hair Tech and not a soul was in the shop; just the stylus. They commented that we had to have an appointment. That's a first for me that money was sent away. If you aren't doing anything, with no customers; why would you send away a paying customer? I guess that if your not an Asian person with money your money isn't welcomed at this establishment. read more

This is the only place I trust to cut my hair. after many failed attempts at finding a new place and way too many disappointing haircuts, i keep coming back to my tried and true hair tech 2000. Joanne is the best, and she actually LISTENS to what you want. (read: not go in for a "slight trim," leave with a bob) She is super sweet and fun to chat with! and i agree that it's an asian place that's unlike most other asian places. no funky fob haircuts here (unless you want one). read more

The service was great and hair stylists are all very friendly. However, I went in pointing out that I only wanted my hair to be about 1 inch shorter but came out with a bob. Usually hair stylists would chop a little bit of hair off and ask the customer if the length is acceptable instead of just chopping 2 inches right away. This haircut was unexpected and I was disappointed. read more

Joann is literally the only hairdresser that I trust with my hair! She is able to cut hair in a way that looks super natural while fitting your face shape. Rather than most hairdressers that just try to make money off clients, she recommends what you should and shouldn't do to your hair to keep it healthy. Go find Joann! read more

I've been here twice and I likeee the result both times that I went. This place is always packed packed packed, so it's best to get appointment instead of coming in. I'm not sure if there's another owner there or not but both times I got Joanne and she's one multitasking person. In a way it's bad sometimes cause she'd leave you hanging and do someone else's hair instead. I like this place mainly cause Joanne actually listens to what you say and not just pretend like if she got it. I'm sure you'll walk out happy with her being your stylist. $35 is not too bad for a haircut I guess. read more

Love Joann! She does the best cut and "thinning" for thick Asian hair. She makes it look smoothly layered without the blunt chop look, and is very affordable! Lovely lady who I highly recommend. read more

I trust Joanne. I've never had anyone else ever understand my hair and what I want. I can fall asleep while she is cutting my hair and wake up to see everything is done - HAPPY EVERYTIME. EVERY SINGLE TIME. Sure, the place doesn't look like a Beverly Hills boutique salon, but she's got the same skill, if not better than any stylist in LA, to do the job. She is also very easy to talk to and you can tell her what you want. Some assistants here definitely need training for shampoo because they use the tip of their nails to hurt scalp, but other than that, this place is cool. read more

GOOD CUTS and GREAT service. She gets how I want my hair and just provides a great experience while I get my haircut!

Joanne is great! She makes me look cuter and cuter each and every time! :D

i just went to this place this afternoon. i have naturally wavy, frizzy, THICK hair. I came to Joanne and told her my situation and asked her for her professional opinion. She immediately looked at my hair and said: with your facial structure and waves, i definitely recommend a short-medium length bob. BEST CHOICE EVER. i love my hair! its light. the waves in my hair actually look neat! made a yelp account just for you joanne! in terms of price.. $30 + tip. read more

I went there for a perm today based on good reviews on yelp, she seems nice but her assistant did most of the work and yet the owner couldn't even remember her name... omg, she called her "that who"..not impressed! anyways, I didn't realize her chemicals had literally burnt my ends before i walked out that door and tipped her so well. Now i see my hair look terrible now! I guess i have to chop off those hair now! My hair was prettier be4 i walk in there read more

Ask for Joanne, she's awesome! I was a bit nervous about dyeing my hair for the first time. The color she recommended is not too drastic but delivered the new look I was looking for. I highly recommend their service! read more

I made an appointment with Joanne and this is my first. I love my new hair cut!!! she listen to you and understand what you want then woohoo! my hair is cute cute. Thx Joanne I'll be back in a couple months :) Hair cut and Style for $40- read more

i've been going here for over 20 years and simply put. NEVER unhappy. great cuts, great color, great stylist(Joann). what more can you ask for? read more

My girlfriend from S.F. recommended me to give this place a try. Good looking out! Joanne understands my hair!!! What is the big deal?? My hair is so curly that you would think I am not full Chinese but part African! She gave me a fabulous cut that complimented my look and style! My daughter who has the same curly hair went to Joanne after one look at my hair cut, and she, too loves her new do. read more

I was tired of the commute to Westminster to see Adam at John Q Salon so I tried Hair Tech 2000 based on yelp reviews. This place is definitely a cut above the usual strip mall Asian salon in that Joanne is very attentive, professional, and fluent in English. Having said that, I've had pretty average haircut outcomes both times (hence the 3 stars). It's definitely worth a try, but just didn't work out for me. (Fyi - my hair is coarse and thick, looks great flat ironed, but I usually end up running out the door with a ponytail.) read more