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4.7 (140 reviews)
Open • 9:30 am - 5:30 pm

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Bath and groom only

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Audrey A.

Went to take Bumi for a full grooming (bath and haircut) for $80 (before tip)! Cayla was my pup's groomer and they did amazing! My favorite cut by far. When we picked him up we saw him chilling with a shiba inu -- so cute!! Thank you Kawaii Pet Salon

Fresh out of the salon and smelling amazing for weeks.
Jenny H.

Kawaii Pet Salon is a 10/10! I bring Fay here every month, and at just 8 lbs, she gets 3-4 hours of grooming time at such an affordable price. It's almost like daycare plus a groom. I can only imagine how much time they dedicate to bigger dogs. The best part? Fay recognizes the road to the salon and gets excited on the way. When your dog actually loves going to the groomer, you know you've found a keeper.

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timtam t.

Luna has been back several times and we're so happy with our experience. Each visit, they take the time to understand what we want, and they do a wonderful job. Very happy with Kawaii Salon!

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Tammy L.

We've been taking our pets here (cat and dog) for maybe a year now and so far they've been pretty solid. They've been pretty accommodating especially when it comes to moving appointments up (or back) and one time when I was off by 30 minutes, they called (were very nice) to make sure I was still showing up. And still took us. Our dog is a Hungarian Puli so his coat tends to cord on its own if we don't brush it often (which unfortunately we don't). Kawaii has been great about taking out any mats and camouflaging it as best as they can. We usually have a great laugh when we pick him up as he looks like he's heading to a job interview instead of his shaggy self. They've also been working on our Siberian cat who we didn't get groomed until we got our dog and he was gumming her up with his drool all the time. They've been great about preserving her coat and sending her back to us fluffy and clean. They definitely deliver a consistent product and have been very easy to work with.

Jamie T.

Staff is all very nice and friendly, facility is very clean. Wanted to give a shoutout to our groomer, Cayla. She did a seal cut for my two Pomeranians by hand and then dressed the two up and had a little photo shoot for them, which she shared with me when I picked them up! So very cute and very much appreciated! I definitely recommend this place! 5/5!!

Mani C.

Ever since moving to Irvine, I've had a really difficult time finding the right groomer for my special-need tripaw pup. Many of the places I tried in the past either didn't do a great job grooming his face or, even worse, shaved him so closely that you could see the open wound. Part of the challenge is that my pup, who was sadly neglected by his previous owner, reacts differently to different people. Honestly, we've developed a bit of PTSD from trying to find someone who truly understands and cares. That's why I'm so incredibly grateful to have found Kawaii Pet Salon! I honestly didn't expect too much from the grooming session--especially when it came to his face--because he tends to squirm and get nervous when people go near it. But to my surprise, they did an amazing job! His face was groomed so thoughtfully and with such care. In the past, other groomers would leave him looking a bit... alien-like. Not this time! Even more heartwarming was hearing how well he did with his groomer, Emily. You can truly feel how much they care for the animals they work with. Emily shared with us that she has a tripaw kitty of her own, which made us feel even more understood and comforted. I truly recommend Kawaii Pet Salon to anyone looking for a groomer who will treat your furry family with kindness, patience, and genuine love--not like just another appointment on the schedule. If your pet tends to be anxious during grooming like ours, I'd really encourage you to give them a try (just a side note, we did feed him anti-anxiety meds before the grooming session). We finally found a place where our boy feels safe--and that means everything.

My mini doodle dog Mango
Nghi L.

First time using Kawaii to groom our mini doodle and Allen and his team did a great job and my dog seemed to be very happy afterwards. Thank you for great communication, late service accommodation, & service! Will definitely have my dog groomed here again.

Janice L.

Our dog Enzo came back and looked so fresh and pampered. Granted he was there for 4 hours so he slept on the car ride home but his grooming session was a success!

Nhi N.

So happy with my fur baby's haircut. She looks so cute and she smells amazing! I can tell they took their time and care with her. Thank you so much for being so accommodating. Definitely recommended!

Pashmak after his haircut
Melika J.

Omg finally a pet salon that not only cuts and grooms but knows how to style! I love their attention to detail, every time I pick up my pets I am pleasantly surprised at how cute they've made them. Unlike other places where I usually notice a hair or two missed, at this salon I never see any errors. They also put the cutest accessories on my dogs. Also they are very fast, at other places sometimes I end up waiting 4 hours for the grooming session to end, but here I get the message to pick up before it hits 2 hours. Definitely worth booking and driving to, the staff are skilled and friendly. I also like how when I drop my dogs off, they don't take them to the back or anything like other places where it leaves you wondering if they are in a cage or such. Very nice setup, and they deliver great results.

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I am writing this to warn other dog owners, especially those with puppies. When we picked up our puppy his eyes were visibly hemorrhaged. I was immediately mortified. We also noticed a cut and shaved area on his private parts that looked extremely irritated and possibly verge of bleeding. To make matters worse the groomers (a male and female) claimed they did not know how this happened and were openly asking each other what could have caused it, which was alarming. I was in shock and immediately took my puppy to the vet next door. One of the groomers walked me over, and by chance the actual veterinarian was at the front desk. After hearing what happened, the vet asked the groomer if a leash had been placed around my puppy's neck. He confirmed that it had. The vet then explained that if a leash is too tight, it can restrict oxygen to the brain, which can cause eye hemorrhaging. We then took our puppy to our own veterinarian, who confirmed the same cause. He told us our puppy was lucky, but still required medication for a week. Regarding his private area, the groomers claimed it was due to an allergy, which our vet confirmed was not true. He explained the area had been shaved too close to the skin, causing the injury. To be fair, the groomers did acknowledge the incident and paid for the vet visit. However, this does not change the seriousness of what occurred. I have had dogs my entire life and this has never happened at any groomers appointment at other places ever. We trusted this business with our puppy and will not be returning. Please be extremely cautious bringing your dog here.

Fresh cut! Allen helped us, amazing experience
Angela Z.

We had an amazing experience with our pup RUCA here. After several bad haircuts in Orange County we were referred here by some friends who have tiny dogs. We LOVED the cut and the customer service. This is our new spot for sure!!!

Kawaii indeed! My baby girl had the cutest haircut here. Kawaii Pet Salon is very thorough in cleaning. Most importantly, I trust them in clipping the nails of my baby (my baby had trauma with her nails clipped too short and caused her nails to bleed)

Bubs and Bruno after their haircut

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The appointment was easy to make! Friendly staff! Does a great job! Our dog looked great!!

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Ask the Community - Kawaii Pet Salon

Hi! How much for a 5.5 lb toy poodle grooming? Clipper or all-scissor cut?

Clipper cut will be $85 and hand scissoring will be $105.

Hello, how much is it for a hair cut/shave for a cat?

Bathing + full body trim/haircut for a cat is $150

What's the price for 14-16 lb dog grooming? Do you use clippers or hand cut for the Pomeranian?

Hello, we use hand scissoring only for Pomeranian which is going to be more expensive than other breeds. 15 lbs will be the cutoff. Under 15 lbs hand scissoring grooming is $105. Above 15 lbs it will be $125.

How much would a bath cost for a dog less than 10lbs?what is included in a bath?

It will be $60 and it includes nails trimming, paws trimming, ears cleaning, sanitary trim, and anal gland expression.

How much is 20lb and 40 lb. Mini Goldendoodle grooming?

For 20lb regular grooming is $95 and styling cut is $125. For 40lb they are $115 and $145.

Hello, What is your price to groom a small 6 pound dog?

Hi Linda, regular grooming is $85 and styling cut is $105.

Hi, How much for 67lns old English sheepdog full grooming?

Hi Amy, bathing will be $110 and full grooming is $165.

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“My Maltipoo had mats on his ears and they were able to save his little ears so he still had longer-ish hair.”

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