I've been going to Goi since 2018 and honestly, she's such a golden find. I really love her work. She pays attention to the small details and always makes sure the haircut comes out right. One thing I really appreciate is that she even washes your hair after the cut just to check if everything is perfect, which not every men's salon does. She's quick, funny, and makes the whole experience easy and comfortable. For the price and the quality you're getting, it's honestly one of the best values out there. I really appreciate her customer-first work ethic, and I'm hoping for more years of great haircuts and more success for her business. Highly recommend Goi! read more

Best haircut of my life. She listened to what I wanted and did it exactly. She cut my hair with incredible precision. Left no lock unturned. 100% recommend. I have long hair and she did a great job shaping it and getting it exactly how I wanted it. read more

I have come to see her for 10+ years now, I give her a 100% tip every time. That's all I need to say. Best barber in the game read more

My hairstylist Marlene gave me an amazing French Bob to beat this heat and I'm in love with the cut. I love that she has a spot here- it's got such a cozy vibe, but without the loud racket that usually accompanies a more traditionally set up salon. Great location too as it's so close to Trader Joe's! read more

I've been coming to Lotus Salon consistently every month ever since I moved to Orange last year. The owner -- Goi -- is the best! She is very detail-oriented and truly cares about the final product of your hair. She listens, takes her time, and is a joy to talk to. I've gotten to know her better over my visits and she's super personable, friendly, and kind. I sometimes have different requests for my hair and she always delivers what I'm looking for. I even recently got married and visited Goi a few days before my wedding to make sure I looked just right. My hair came out perfectly! $18 for men's haircut, which is a great price considering Goi really does an amazing job and includes a hair wash. Appointments usually last 30-45 min, which I prefer because I don't want someone spending 5 min and rushing through my haircut. Text her directly for scheduling. I am really glad I found Lotus Salon in Downtown Orange. I can't imagine going anywhere else. Thank you Goi! read more

Love it here. Great attention to hair cuts and fun atmosphere. I hope to be back soon

Great haircut! My normal person had to cancel on me and I was in need of a haircut before leaving on vacation. I searched Yelp and thought I'd give Lotus Salon a try, and I'm glad I did! Goi was great, she did exactly what I wanted! I'll definitely be back! read more

Just got my haircut here today and I was blown away. Scheduling was a cinch. I sent a text, confirmed a date and time, and we were all set. As for the haircut, Mrs. Goi is a perfectionist. She takes her time to make sure you're happy with it and also that she's happy with it, going through and finding/cutting any stray hairs, double checking the final product. And while doing it well, she's also very efficient, getting the job done reasonably fast. With a shampoo wash included at the end, I was honestly surprised by the bill. This place is a serious gem! read more

It was easy to schedule an appointment with her the first time. She did a nice job at cutting my long hair and for $18 it was more than reasonable. I gave her a 67% tip for a job well done. The second time I texted her for an appointment, she responded right away and told me she remembered me because she 'liked' me. It was great! We were having great talks and everything went smoothly. I tipped her 40% (because I realized I might have overtipped a little last time), which was more than good I had assumed. However, I texted her a couple of months ago asking for an appointment, and got no response. I was surprised that she didn't even reply considering how fast the replies came the first two times. Fast forward to two months later, I tried again and sent her a text asking for an appointment. I even called but it rang for a while and got disconnected. No chance to even leave a voicemail. I had this feeling that my texts/call were getting ignored on purpose, so I asked my boyfriend to send a text asking for an appointment. Lo and behold, she responded to his text (even called him) and not mine. So there you have it. I guess if she doesn't want to take my appointment anymore, MAYBE she should be courteous enough to be straight about it? I guess I can take a hint, but this is a professional business is it not? Its not like I was a difficult customer. I came in both times asking for a nice trim and told her many times I trusted her, didn't have any complaints whatsoever. She didn't even wash, style, or blow dry my hair like other salons do so I assume $18 with a 40% tip was more than reasonable of me to pay, right? She did tell me that she cuts hair for men more often than women, so maybe she doesn't feel too comfortable cutting women's hair anymore? I'm just utterly confused. But whatever, I'll live. read more

Lotus Salon - First reply came AFTER I posted my review. 2nd msg was prob. to lmk she "dumped" me? Lol "never"?! yes, pls:) - Hair Salons Near Me - Orange, California

Mrs. Ghoi is awesome and a Very busy and Booked specialists with nothing less of superb attention to detail! Please remember to book your next appt the day of your haircut for less worry. 5-Stars!!!! read more

One of my top two favorite places to get a cut. Only one employee, the owner. This very small salon is ultra modern and stylish. The owner gives 100% attention and turns others away when she is too busy. She wont make you wait an hour. I suggest calling in advance and making an appointment. She knows her stufff and her style is reflected in her own hair which she does her self. The store has modern trendy hair style mags and even has a current Japanese magazine you can browse. The best part, it is not very expensive. This is a place you would expect to see in a more trendy place than it is and is bringing much attention to this part of Old Town Orange with Modern Style! She has a website so you can check it out for yourself. Monday-Saturday 10am to 7PM. Lotus Salon, Orange..another reason the OC is the best place to live! read more

Lotus Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Orange, California

Amazing service amazing cut amazing price (18 dollars) amazing communication 10/10 recommend, worked with my straight hair and tried her best, and shampoo'd my hair after too read more

Good experience. She really listen to what you want and knows how to make it right. Although I just needed a simple hair cut and it seems like she has another appointment after me, but she took her time and make sure all the details are taken care of. Recommend to you all, and I'll definitely go back again. read more

Goi is seriously outstandingly talented! She gave me a fresh short cut, and did what I wanted plus more. She totally understands the client and make every effort to deliver. She is detailed, takes her time and provides great service. It is cash only here, but worth it. read more

After moving to the area, I was in search of a new hair stylist. I stumbled upon Lotus Salon through yelp. I called to try and book an appointment, but she didn't answer. She called me back a few minutes later, and we locked in a time. When I got to her salon, I understood why she wasn't able to answer. Goi is the only person working here, and she pays attention to her clients who are in front of her first and foremost. I found out during my haircut that it's much easier to just text with her to book an appointment, and have been doing that ever since. Goi does a GREAT job with mens hair! She's very quick and efficient with her cutting, and can often get me in and out in about 30 or 40 minutes. I've gone back to her a handful of times since I first started coming here, and she remembers what I want. She's very nice and conversational with her clients, which I appreciate because it makes the time go by faster. Her prices are very affordable, almost on the cusp of being too cheap! I can tell her core audience is college students, but looking at the reviews, you'll see a lot of customers who keep coming here even after they graduate. I really like coming to Goi at Lotus Salon, and even my wife comments how much better my hair looks after a cut! read more

What a treasure Goi is! I wish we had discovered her a while back, she is so detail oriented. There is a reason why she has nothing but 5 star ratings. For $15 one gets a thorough haircut, a hair wash, and back into the seat for trimming and finalization and styling. It might take a few times to get a hold of her through voicemail but once you get in contact, you'll be so glad that you were able to find this amazing stylist! read more

Lotus Salon - Showed her a photo and she was able to duplicate hair, she is meticulous and amazing - Hair Salons Near Me - Orange, California

I've been coming here for twelve years. She keeps up with my changing hairstyles and is meticulous and maintains a clean salon. Appointment by text is best. read more

Great Haircuts, I have difficult hair to work with and so far she has been the only person to give me the haircut I wanted!

I love my haircut time with Goi. She's the best. She pays closer attention to my neck skin than my dermatologist... sometimes she gets a blackhead and I thought it was weird at first but she's like whatever and I'm like whatever. Never fails to deliver fuego haircut and shampoo at a good price. read more

Lotus Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Orange, California

I've been going to Mrs. Goi for my haircuts ever since college and even after moving to LA post-grad, I still make the 1hr drive back to Orange. Scheduling appointments couldn't be easier and I've never gotten a bad haircut -- she's an absolute perfectionist and always double checks her work at the end, fixing any stray hairs or minute imperfections, then makes sure to confirm that you're satisfied before moving on to the next customer. On top of that, she's a great conversationalist and never fails to brighten my day with an observation or anecdote. I've only visited two other barbers (out of necessity) since my first haircut at Lotus, and I never received the same attention to detail or quality cut that I do with Mrs. Goi. 10/10 recommend. read more

I first checked out Lotus Salon when I had an awkward pixie cut, and still didn't know what to do with it. I made an appointment with Goi and drove down to Orange. #firstworldproblem: As a girl with a pixie cut, it's difficult to find a haircutter that can help you reach that loosely tousled, not quite feminine, but not quite masculine pixie. Sometimes it'll end up too short, too long in the front, you get the idea. But Goi gives excellent fades, textures hair well, and I have stuck with her ever since. Since this quaint place is right next to Chapman/the Circle and a one-woman show, you can expect that she receives a lot of business. Thus, it is appointment only. Also, she only takes cash. Her prices are super affordable, being next to the college. Last I visited (a few weeks ago) the prices were: -$15 -$13 (with student ID) That being said, make sure to tip her. Every time I've visited, she's been very accommodating and very friendly. Like any good hairstylist, she is detail-oriented, right down to the centimeter. She'll take her time (visits are around 45 minutes to an hour) to sure you're satisfied with your cut and also makes great conversation. I'm growing my hair out now, and I'm still visiting her for advice and trims. With her prices, precision, and skill I'll be going to Lotus for a very long time. read more

Great haircut. Love the stylist. They made me feel welcome, helped me figure out exactly what I wanted, and gave me just that for a great price. I'm a frequent customer now. read more

Best Salon I've been to so far!!! I enjoy coming here because Goi takes her time making sure that she cuts your hair the way you want it to look like. She does very detailed work and never disappoints. Goi not only gives suggestions to make your haircut look better, but she also cares about the condition of your hair and gives a lot of tips and recommendations to keep your hair fresh and clean. I always come out of the salon with a haircut that I love! You also can't beat the price of the haircut! read more

This place is AMAZING. Take note it's just one tiny women perfecting your haircut till you are satisfied. Not only is she a perfectionist hands down, but great person to talk to. As you can see from the previous reviews it is a must! It has to be done by appointment during the school year, since a lot of students love coming here. You pay $12 students as a student for a 45min - 1 Hour haircut plus she washes your hair! Can you believe that, she actually washes your hair to make sure you don't have tiny pieces leftover. You do not have to shower immediately afterwards as I did for most of my other places I've been to. If somebody comes in while cutting your hair, she will STILL take her time, she does not feel rushed what so ever, which most people do to just get as much $$ as possible. That being said, you should definitely tip her, its an insult not to, knowing all the work she does for the price. read more

Such an awesome deal for a haircut. I'm a freshman at Chapman and I was worried about finding an affordable good haircut but little did I know this small asian woman was going to spend one hour every four weeks making me look doooppee. She spend almost an hour on my haircut and kept cracking these irrevent jokes that catch you off guard so be ready. If you are laid back and easy going she'll be a total homie. If you don't want to talk she'll pick up on that and give you a silent 45 minute haircut. Overall she's just a very interesting resourceful entrepreneur who gives great haircuts. If you go to chapman swing by and give it a try. Call first though. read more

Even after 4 years of seeing her every 3 months I still don't know her name. What I can say about her is, she is a stickler for detail. I know when I leave I will be happy with my hair cut. As stated you need to either call or go in to schedule your appointment. She is very busy and gives everyone the same attention to detail when it comes to her clients. read more

I've been going here since this place opened my freshman year at Chapman University, and now that I'm graduating soon, I know I'll miss it! The place is nice and clean, and really small. There's only one worker (the owner) and she is the nicest person in the world. Nowdays, she is pretty busy because she gets a lot of students from Chapman, so it's worth it to call in beforehand. I've gone through a few different hairstyles over the past few years and she has helped me pick them and try new things. Even though I'm a guy, and normally men's haircuts take 30 minutes or less, she blocks off an 45 minutes to an hour to cut my hair. She is a perfectionist, and even though it takes a long time, I feel like it's an excellent quality for her to have! She is very careful and always wants to make sure you're okay and like your haircut. Every time I leave, she says that if I decide I don't like it over the next couple days, I can come back for no charge. Come to think of it...I've never seen a girl get her haircut here. Anyway... Her haircuts are really cheap ($12 for men) so make sure you tip her! read more

I'm not very picky when it comes to haircuts: my usual MO is a neat, easy to maintain short haircut. But I was really impressed with my hair after visiting here. When I walked in the salon, the owner was already attending to another customer. I was afraid that I would have to make an appointment and come back later, but the owner politely said that she would get to me next and that I could wait. I've never been great with scheduling haircut appointments, and I was happy that I could be seen that day. It took a little while for her to finish, but the wait was worth it. I've never been concerned or very impressed with my hair, but I really liked the cut that I received. The owner took her time with my hair (as mentioned in other reviews here), and it felt like I was getting a precise, well done haircut that looked great when it was done. Then came time for the bill. I mentioned to the owner that I was a student (not at Chapman, but at a CSU), and she gave me the student rate which was much cheaper than most barber shops for a better haircut. I'll definitely be back. read more

I don't usually write reviews, but I have to say this was an exquisite experience. Fantastic haircut for an incredible price. It was my first time so I was kind of nervous, but turned out to be one of the best haircuts I've ever had :) Also the very comfortable, personable environment was a plus. read more

I've been going to her for about a year now and love the attention to detail she provides. Full cut with hair wash for only $15! She only takes appointments but she's open 6 days a week. Wouldn't go to any other stylist for my haircut. read more

The person is so sweet and professional. takes genuine care in cutting hair and stays late too if need be. Highly recommend.

I went to her during my time at Chapman and continued to stick with her after I moved to Irvine; well worth the drive. Goi is great at what she does and provides great quality haircuts consistently. She is never late or behind schedule, and her prices are more than fair. Highly recommend her to anyone that needs a haircut. She's also great company and easy to talk to. Heads up, it is by appointment only. Keep up the great work Goi! Definitely miss your cuts since I moved back to northern California, can't find anyone with the same quality, price, and charm. read more

So true! Like everyone says, she is meticulous, caring, responsive, thoughtful, kind, takes her time, and very affordable! I have cut/clipped my own hair for years but needed help when it grew out for a new style. I could not be more happy and comfortable getting my hair cut! However, please don't patronize her because then she gets too busy for the rest of us who already found her :P She already does appointment only. But if you must get your hair cut here, please tip her well. She is overly sweet, charges little for all the effort/ time she puts in, and plays down money. So complement that spirit or don't come, please ;o) $12 for students, $15 for non-students. We give $20. Take good care of each other...! read more

Mrs. Goi is the best. Making an appointment is easy if you do it by text. She pays so much attention to detail, it's crazy. I used to drive all the way to Long Beach from Orange because I couldn't find anyone good enough. It's only $15 and she washes and dryer your hair at the end to make sure everything looks good. I almost don't want to leave such a good review because I don't want to run this hidden gem. read more

Lotus Salon is the best! Goi is EXTREMELY detail oriented and doesn't finish the job until it's done right. Located right near Chapman University it's convenient, not too expensive, and a great hair cut. Just be sure to make an appointment because rarely is there a "same day" opening! read more

I love going to Goi to get my undercut trimmed, it is so easy and she is always so friendly and attentive. I usually call a day or two in advance, sometimes day of if i'm lucky, to get an appointment but this is of course for a pretty quick shave. It's super convenient being so close to campus as a Chapman student and pretty economical too. But it's not a "cheap" haircut- Goi really cares that you're satisfied with your look and she is skilled and careful. read more

I've been coming here for years. Please tip! She does such great work for the price! I always leave happy. :) Her attention to detail is impeccable. I always send my friends to her. Even though it's sometimes tricky to get an appointment, I would rather work around her busy schedule than go to anyone else! Five stars!! read more

This best haircuts I have ever received at a fraction of the cost. If you know what you want or even if you don't go see Goy, shes a miracle worker read more

Small yet modern salon. The owner is very nice and professional. I'm not a typical customer since I'm a guy and I have really long hair, but she did a great job, took her time and gave me valuable advice. She doesn't hesitate to turn away customers if it's close to closing time and she needs extra time to take care of your hair. Pricing is very good ($12 for student and $9 for kids). Definitely recommending it to my friends. read more

The trick to a great haircut is not just spouse approval but if your spouse notices if you went somewhere else for a haircut. That's how much my wife admires my haircuts from Lotus Salon. I only go someplace else if I can't get an appointment and have to go someplace else. All the reviews are spot-on. She is a perfectionist but she makes the whole experience a joy. She loves to share stories about her family and her dogs and is so sweet. Tip her well. Share a good story and a laugh. Lotus is worth the time and wait. I book days in advance dependent on the academic year. If you work, live nearby or attend Chapman - you should go! read more