I've been using this salon for a quite a while not as many times as I'd like though because I live in the US. I like the salon for Japanese trained stylists who are skilled to cut my Asian hair. My hair is thick and wavy, thinning the hair and making the shape I want, I could never find from non Japanese salons from my experience. I usually only get a haircut but this time I tried hair color with highlights to do something different because it's been a half year since my last salon visit. Lisa did an excellent job, I am very happy. She is a great communicator that I didn't get bored I thought I would. Color and cut take about 3 hours you know. She even gave me some shoulder and head massage after hair wash, I wanted to have that massage only for an hour lol. It takes more than 2 hours to visit this salon but I will definitely come back next time when I need the pampering. read more

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Came from Seattle to this famous hair salon in Vancouver. Good interiors and service! They provided all the beverages and charging for your cellphone. As I told them I was allergic to sulphate, they did provide hypoallergenic shampoo for me. Very detailed haircut. The environment was quiet. The restroom was very clean and there were Qtips and cotton pads inside. Highly recommend. read more

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I normally go to the oak location, but they were fully booked so I came here instead. (They gave me a 20% discount b/c of this) With all the construction going on in Broadway right now, I feel like transit is the better option. My hairstylist Kurumi was really good. I just gave her the length I wanted my hair to be and she worked her magic. Only thing I miss a little bit is the pocky and tea welcome they used to have, "pre-Covid". read more

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I had Jun for my hair service. He rushed me out of the chair because the next client was already there. Maybe because I didn't book a full service, but if it's not worth their time, then don't provide the option. They're really fast, but is that always a good thing? +1 star everyone else was really nice just not Jun. read more

I am so happy to have booked haircuts for my family at Hive. We waited to be called on. I had made appointments with our stylist online, it was VERY easy and convenient! We had 2 appts back to back with the same stylist because all the others were fully booked! So get this, while you are waiting for your cut, they will give you a drink of choice and some Chocolate Pocky sticks in a wine glass! Fancy, right? My fam loved their hair cuts, very nice. read more

The hair stylist I got was not particularly skilled and while I did get some long layers as I had asked for, they didn't remove volume to shape the hair such that the style suited my request/face shape and didn't really match the inspiration photos I brought. While the salon is nice and the service is excellent, ultimately the ability of the stylist is the most important thing. I may give them another chance and request a more senior stylist, but so far my experience has been suboptimal. read more

Oh this is perfection. Easy to make an appointment. Kuma was a brilliant, generous and imaginative stylist. Location is convenient and ambience is hip/elegant/casual. Price a great value. Little touches like the hot towel behind your neck and a massage...I'll be back. read more

Nice unpretentious salon and pretty good service for the prices. Went in for a basic trim with Sayuri who was nice and friendly and easy to communicate with about what I wanted. Cut included shampoo and styling but not the massage I've been reading about in other reviews. Probably because they were already running behind schedule. My appointment was on a weekday and it looked like they only had two people on staff that day. So along with cutting and styling hair, Sayuri had to speak to any walk-in customers with questions. There is sanitizer when you come in at the front desk. They ask you to change your mask into one of the surgical ones they offer. I appreciated this extra measure for safety! My stylist was also wearing a mask but it kept falling past her nose - they do hair washing with gloves on. Overall, giving it the rating I am because it was a good deal on a good cut. read more

Service here is prompt and friendly, space is clean, and overall I was very happy with my haircut here. Finding people who can cut my hair well is always tricky because it's so thick and most of the time, it takes 2-3x as long for a cut to look right and I'm always nervous at what the end product will be, but my stylist (Anna) did a great job! I appreciated her patience in working with me and my hair, was impressed with her cut and styling skills in that it didn't take her long to get the shape I had asked for, and she gave great feedback on how to best translate the photo I showed her to my hair type and what I was looking for. Usually salons can be kind of loud, but the day I came was on the more serene side, and I liked it. It was nice to have a place to relax while getting my hair cut. The chairs were super comfy (more like what you could find in a sitting room than a salon), the sylist offers a brief head and shoulder massage pre-cut which was awesome too, and the cute dish of pocky and free choice of beverage adds a nice touch. 1st time visits also get 20% off, but even at full price for a cut, I wouldn't hesitate to go back! read more

Definitely recommended! I got an awesome haircut with June today including hair wash, scalp massage, neck and shoulders massage and style. The nice lady in white shirt who take care of washing my hair did a great job today. About June: Just awesome! I highly recommend this place and appreciate their friendly customer service. read more

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It was my first time at Hive Salon today. My coworker recommended it. I was pleasantly surprised. I thought it was going to be very pricey due to the location and it looked really nice inside. I find the price for a shampoo and cut was very reasonable. It included a neck massage. I was also offered a drink and was given Chocolate Pocky. The place is very clean and the stylist, Naoki did a wonderful job on my hair. He's very thorough. I recommend this place! read more

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My balayage happened months ago and I've debated whether to write this review or not. I was attracted to the discount they offer for new customers. Given that the salon is very cute looking, I thought it was worth a try. In that aspect, my experience was excellent and I felt pampered- they gave me a very long head massage :) It was the actual result of the service that provokes my low rating. When I walked into the salon, the receptionist recommended a balayage appointment and (having had balayage before) I happily booked. When I got there, I showed a picture of exactly what I wanted and the girl got started. My instinct that something was wrong kicked in right away. The technique was not similar to the previous Balayages that I've had. I kept quiet, however, because I assumed all stylists have their own techniques. I'm not going to say anymore but will let my photos speak for themselves. A word that struck me in a description of my hair post-treatment was: "orange like an orangutang". In redeeming themselves, Jun (the salon owner) did his best to correct the mistake. My hair is not perfect, but having cried over my first results, I can live with what it looks like now. My hair is extremely damaged as is expected from two sessions of heavy bleach. I do thank him for his attitude and meticulousness in fixing my hair. He spent lots of time and was very methodical and even refused my tip as I left saying "next time". I appreciate his time and effort. read more

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Cannot recommend this place enough! I'm super skeptical of trying new hair salons and have been looking for a go to place in Vancouver for a really long time and I think I've finally found the one! Not only is the salon itself nice and clean, they also provide you with exceptional service from complimentary tea and snacks to a full head and shoulder massage during your cut! Now these are just some of the additional bonuses you get when you visit - the real reason why I love this place is because of how accommodating the stylists are. They really listen to what you want, and consistently check in with you to make sure it's the right look. You say you want it cut to a certain length and that's how they'll do it, not an inch shorter (my worst fear). New customers get 20% off, so my cut, wash, and style was only $30 before tax and tip! Refer your friends and you can keep getting discounts after your first time too. Highly recommend! read more

Koki is amazing! I was visiting from the U.S. and needed a haircut. I made an appointment and Koki spent time with me and gave me a great haircut. He answered my questions. He was nice and patient. I loved working with him. I will definitely come back and work with him again. read more

Great services: skillful hair wash, massage, tea and snacks, skillful haircut.... I had Anna last time (half a year ago) for a haircut. My hair can barely look nice without perm because it'd look different every morning. But Anna did a good job. With all the cutting and layering she did, my hair was as obedient as it could ever be. Was great for someone like me who's lazy spending time on hair everyday. She also gave me a free curling afterwards. Gonna try perm today with another stylist (Anna is busy). read more

A friend recommended this hair salon. I called the Marpole location for a last minute booking on a Saturday for Sunday. Unfortunately, they were booked so they re-directed me to the Broadway location. I was very pleased with my haircut. I went from fairly long hair to a short cut around shoulder length. My stylist was very personable. She took my jacket and asked what type of cut I was looking for. She made my existing highlights stand out more. They offer a 20% discount for first time customers, which I was very surprised by since it is a nicer, trendier salon. They offer tea and pocky sticks as other reviewers have mentioned. Very pleased and will be back for my next haircut. read more

Found this place here on Yelp & the reviews looked promising. Originally called the Oak location, but they were full so they asked if I wanted to go to the Broadway one. I came early for a haircut appointment & they gave me a questionnaire to fill; I thought it was interesting that they ask you whether you want a "funky", "classic", "elegant", "modern", etc. hairstyle! I was impressed by how in-depth they'd go for the questionnaire. My stylist was Asami. She was so accommodating to my questions & requests along the whole process, from beginning to end. They really try to help you achieve the hairstyle you're aiming for. I left satisfied, which isn't usual with most hair appointments I have. They give you a brief head and shoulder massage. They also give you a menu of teas to select from & a glass with chocolate Pocky in it, which is cool - but even if they didn't give me free food, the service was so great I'd give them five stars anyway. read more

First time visiting this salon and had great experience. Jun is very professional and gave good recommendations. I'm pretty bored with my regular hair style and he just gave me a new look, which I really like! I used to go downtown Chura and alpha D but from now this will be my go to place for hair cut. Also they provided pocky, tea and massage-- good service is more than a bonus! read more

I decided to give this lovely little salon a try because it is so close to where I live. The staff I met there that day were both super friendly. They gave me a form to fill out (and delicious tea + Pocky) while I was in the waiting area. The questionnaire asked you about your hair type, what style you usually prefer, and what issues you have with your hair etc :) My guess is that the stylist then uses the information to style your hair. I had Asami as my stylist and she is great! I love my cut and received many compliments for it! There's also a 20% off discount for first time visit! Will definitely come back for my next haircut read more

If I could 0 star I would have given that. I had asked for balyage and taken an appointment with these guys 1 week ahead. I was paired with Nishe who behaved like a total jerk. He was not ready to consult and was getting pissed off when I wanted to discuss my color and style. He gave me a dirty streak look and spoilt my hair conpletely. This man was absolutely rude and full of shit.he didnt know the difference between balyage and ombre but calls himself a stylist. He never apologized even once. If you guys meet this man.. just run! He will ruin your hair. I want a full refund . This is not what one should get after paying $250. read more

Really good stylists and good service. You get a drink and snacks while you wait and the stylists are all good at what I want. They're super patient as well. read more

Great experience overall. They offer tea and pocky sticks to snack on. Asemi was my stylist and she is highly skilled and attentitive! Highly recommended! read more

LOVE this place. I have incredibly thick hair that most people cant seem to figure out. Asami is wonderful and gets it. Everytime, she gives me a cut that is exactly what i am asking for and wanting- my hair turns out great every time. Well layered and styled and she does wonders for the thickness! You get free pocky and a drink from their drink menu---as well as a massage! I almost didnt want to write a review so i could selfishly keep this place a secret! I would never go anywhere else for a cut. Customer service is also fantastic. read more

Okay. No. I feel like these reviewers went somewhere else. I haven't signed onto this website in ages and I logged on just to leave a contrary review upon seeing these poor reviews. No. No, you guys. This place was an awesome experience for me. I hate salons. I went in with a language barrier and a lot of fear. I had a great time. I went in relatively blind - I had done my research on Japanese Hair Straightening and, upon seeing most salons charge $400 as a base price, googled ".. where do japanese people get their hair done?" I went to the SOURCE. Hive, the main location on Oak, was where it's at. And if the reviews on here dissuade you from going to this location, just head over there instead as the internet has spoken, Hive is half the price and awesome. But I had a hell of a time, and I've been raving for days. I....donn''ttt go to sallonnss. And it shows aha. I'm baffled by all things 'looking presentable'. So when I called in to inquire, the stylist had to walk me through the process and costs with damn near handholding. And there was a huge language barrier, but we made it work with laughter. I showed up for my appointment last Thursday so early the salon wasn't even open yet and I was ushered in to the beautiful salon with smiles and laughter, given a drink menu and Pocky as I filled out a first-time survey about my haircare regime and preferences. My darling stylist (I cannot remember her name, but she has a long bob of auburn hair) came out and we hashed through what we wanted to do for my hair. I was quoted $220. $220!!! Half the price I found elsewhere. Awesome. Huge language barrier. Huge. But we used smiles and hand actions to work our way through it and I decided to just breathe and let this woman do my hair. I hope it wasn't awkward for her. I'm very smiley and friendly, and people always tell me it shows all over my face, but I am very shy and nervous, so I stayed mostly silent. I would just look up from time to time and smile at her in the mirror. It was a 3 step process, and it required a lot of trust because we didn't/couldn't really talk about what was going to happen. I went in entirely blind, allowing her and her assistant to coat my roots in some chemical, let it sit, coat my whole head and then washed out (admittedly a littttlle roughly aha) and blowdry. At this point I was skeptical. My hair was blowdrying almost as huge and frizzy as usual and I was worried about it. But I just forced myself to breathe and let them work. My hair was then flat ironed to high heaven. I'm talking an hour or more, with my THIN hair, of every little strand. And the results were mind-blowing. my hair was so unbelievably soft and shiny and I was practically bouncing in the chair. My stylist noticed my enthusiasm and kept laughing saying, "yes, it's very shiny." After the flatiron, her assistant returned and they gooped up my head in a very thick, very cold gel before a final wash and blowdry.. and I. Had. Real. Hair. Not a frizzy lump. Real hair. What I've gathered from the process is the first step releases the curl/frizz, the second step smooths it painstakingly into the shape we want and the third step seals it down. And it's life-changing for someone with hair naturally like mine. I was then handed a bill for $193. ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY-THREE DOLLARS. WHAT? Well, APPARENTLY, first visitors are given a 20% off discount. I tipped that girl close to $60, hugged her really hard and skipped out the door. SO HOW IS MY HAIR NOW? Well, I didn't let her cut much off my hair, and some of it is really damaged so it didn't take on the pinstraight style as I was warned.. but that's GOOD. I have thin hair and I need the body. What I don't need is the frizz, and it air dries baby soft and frizzless. But if I were unhappy, the girls offered to redo it at a later date, no charge. They are happy to fix any mistakes/miscalculations. This is life-changing for me. I'll edit in photos of my natural hair and the result later. SO. There's a review to balance out the other reviews. read more

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I never knew a haircut could be such a relaxing experience till I came here! Tea, pocky, and a scalp/shoulder massage accompany your hair cut and shampoo/blow dry, for only $38 (before tax). My hair is medium to long and it was $80 to dye. My stylist was Jun, Hive's master stylist and owner (I think?), but the other staff aided in the miscellaneous tasks like washing and stuff. At no point did I feel like they were trying to rush through my hair cut and dye, unlike at some locations I've been to. I was a bit concerned that the chocolate brown colour I asked for wouldn't show up well since I had previously dyed by hair black, but Jun's expertise and attention to detail was so good that the colour came out really nice (unlike this one time I went to Chura and the colour didn't even show up.. I was so unimpressed that I never went back after that). I am very pleased with my hair cut - Jun is clearly very experienced. They offer a 20% off discount for first time customers, so you don't have much to lose. Parking might be a pain, especially if you go during rush hour, but the place is only a few blocks from the skytrain station which makes it pretty convenient. I'm not one to really like spending too much on my hair, but Hive really made it such an enjoyable experience. They were so attentive that I think the service that you get is quite reasonable for price, especially when you pay similar or higher at other salons for poorer service. read more

- The rumored chocolate pocky, beverage, and massage service is true - Located behind the bus stop across from Micheal's - The stylists are very gentle and careful about your needs. - The day I went was rather quiet. I enjoyed the relaxing, no-rush atmosphere and acoustic music being played! read more

I got a lovely haircut here by Takashi. It was very busy, despite it being midday. I got coffee and pocky, complimentary. They also have this survey regarding your hair before beginning your appointment. The experience was very enjoyable as he taught me how he was going to cut my hair and made me laugh a lot with stories! However, don't expect a major blow-out (styling) as this place gets busy and booked - but the haircut was amazing and he has "thinned" out my hair perfectly (I was recovering from a really bad haircut and I walked away super happy for a jaw-dropping price of $32 for new customers!) Will definitely be back. read more

My stylist is Jun! He and his staff are all very friendly! Most importantly, he is very detailed when he cuts your hair. Best thing is that you get complimentary Pocky, tea, and a massage! read more

I feel bad giving a low rating because Jun was great and really tried to fix my hair, but it was impossible to fix what Ryota had done. I came in with very healthy, uncolored hair and wanted a bleach and colour. The colour came out too pink, so he put orange on top, leaving me with a patchy peach colour. It had faded a lot by the time I went back for the correction, so it was close to blonde. I picked a darker colour to help cover the patchiness, asking for a darkish ginger shade which I showed him pictures of. He nodded and went to mix the colour. I ended up with VERY dark maroon hair and Ryota said "I gave you warm brown." It was darker than my original hair colour and nowhere near what I'd asked for. Jun asked me to come back to do a bleach bath and apply another colour, so now I have very red hair that's still quite dark and I definitely would not have needed to bleach my hair originally for this. At this point it's impossible to get anywhere near a colour I'd want, and I'm very frustrated with the hours (around 8 in total) and money spent only to have damaged hair. Do not trust Ryota with your hair colour! I didn't ask for anything complicated, none of this should have happened. read more

I scheduled an appointment in person and it was very easy to do. They were able to accommodate my request, on a short notice. Hive showed great hospitality, offering me a drink from a menu, and provided me with Pocky to go along with my tea. They also took my coat and made sure I was comfortable. Misato was my hair stylist and she was very pleasant, and not too chatty. She allowed me to relax and gave me a shoulder massage as well. I asked for a haircut and she gave me advice without trying to over sell their services or products, which I appreciated. The cut is something I am totally rocking and I feel better knowing that my hair is healthier. They also use organic products that do not test on animals. I would definitely return to their convenient location on Broadway, just a few steps away from the Canada Line. read more

Amazing little salon hidden away on busy Broadway. Service is amazing, from taking coats to massages, to pocky sticks and tea. Amazing haircut by hairdresser Rei today. Will be back! Thank you so much! read more

Really relaxing atmosphere and thought my stylist Eriko did a great job with my hair. Full suite of services offered at what is a pretty reasonable price for Vancouver. You get complimentary Pocky and tea as well! read more

I have been debating whether if I should write a review for this place. The hair cut and color was disappointing, but the service was good. I was needing a hair cut and color urgently and my usual salon was fully booked for few weeks, so I did some search on Yelp and Hive came up to the top of the search. Called and made reservation everything went well. When I arrived I was greet with warm smiles and complementary tea. Communication with the Japanese hair stylist turned out to be surprising smoother than other Japanese hair salons in town. The cut turned out alright, I noticed some uneven spots and they were able to fix for me. But in terms of color, let's just say I walked away with hair color exactly the same as I walked in. They realized the problem on the spot, and offered me to come in for a re-color few days later. I appreciate their effort and wanted to give a second chance. After second try few days later, finally we got some color on my hair, but it looks like as if I used the DIY kit myself. I had hair coloring multiple times at other places, and never had a problem. Also, after washing my hair at home, my husband noticed several uneven spots from the cut, and was asking me if I got a newbie or went somewhere sketchy... sigh :( As much as I acknowledge their hospitality, their skill did not live up to the expectation from all these positive reviews On Yelp. read more

This hair salon was recommended by my coworker. I went on Wednesday to see if I could book appointment for my haircut on Thursday or Friday after my work, but end it up I got lucky to have haircut right away due to there's a cancellation. My haircut was done by Anna, she did a very good job. Very skillful and professional. As this is a very positive haircut experience, I would definitely go back to this place again. read more

Love this place! Great service. They offer you pocky sticks and a beverage and a massage :) Communication is a bit of a challenge but I've always brought in pictures and I always leave satisfied with the results. Highly recommend! read more

Horrible service. Told me to come at 12:15 and I confirmed several times on the phone. I arrived exactly at 12:15 and told me my reservation was actually 2:15. They can't explain why I was told to come 12:15 either and just asked me to reschedule. read more

Had Asami as my stylist. She was friendly, attentive and suggested ideas that were suitable to my hair type. I enjoyed the green tea and chocolate pocky she offered. I wish the haircut came with a bit of styling at the end though like most Japanese hair salons I've visited. I will visit hive on Broadway again! read more

I used to go to Chura but thought I make a change. Great location for parking and the service is the best!!! Stylists are friendly and get what you want! My first time here was a great success. Everyone complemented my haircut and I just kept coming here ever since. Love that they provide tea and snacks. Just a bonus! read more

I get Japanese straightening done here and they do an excellent job. The staff are friendly and professional, the salon is clean and comfortable, and the prices are reasonable. Plus, the tea and pocky is a nice touch :-) read more

Great service! Anna is very professional at hair cuts and this is my favourite salon in Vancouver