Nick is the best hair style maker I ever met~great service as well~great environment. I have been a loyal customer for 5 years

This review is LONG overdue but feel the need to address as I have read similar experiences with my ONE and ONLY time getting a haircut from Travis H Vu. Had high hopes for him as he did a nice job on IG page. I saw him when he was working in Tustin/Irvine salon utilizing a booth space. I was a little early so he was finishing up and they were chatting and he was cursing. No big deal as i'm sure we all use profanity. He was chatty with the girl before me but I did not get that. I showed him an inspo photo and he immediately said "that won't work, her torso longer than yours" ok. "Something like that is fine. He then proceeds to insult me by saying how I have thick hair and that I should find a "specialist" that works on my type of hair. I felt and it came off as rude! I'm thinking, I'm Asian, don't you work on Asian hair? He then proceeds to check my hair out not feeling it and said that there is not much for him to do except to take a little off and that he will still charge me $90/$95 whatever his prices were. I've paid more for haircuts so it wasn't a concern. I said that's fine. The whole experience was just awkward, I've initiated the conversation by asking him questions and he would answer and not ask me anything besides who colors your hair what do you use and making suggestions on formula and products to use(told me to use serum and applied it on for me to show difference BEFORE he started My haircut/style. Initially, I thought he was going to turn me away during consultation but he didn't and it looked like he regretted it as his attitude changed from previous client. With some people, we just don't mesh well. I get it, i don't have sleek shiny hair, like most of his girls featured on his page, but at least fake it so i could enjoy the finish look. I left there tipping him $10 and like another person said, he did not deserve it. He was monotone and had no expression. Just complained on my hair texture, color and previous haircut lol he kept shaking his head. Finish look was ok. I know he was as hoping I didn't return. Oh, don't worry about that I can read body language well and know when my business is not welcomed! Stay away from his arrogance. He's not as great as he thinks he is. There are better hairdressers out there who are genuinely nice and will do great work without making you feel inferior. He also complained how be hated when clients called him at the Salon. read more

Got my hair extensions done here and loved it. I bleached my hair and dyed my hair, color came out just how I wanted nick and ma jie are awesome read more

Pai e Salon - I bleached my hair and dyed my hair, color came out just how I wanted nick and ma jie are awesome - Hair Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

Wanted a bob but I got scared and went with this look instead. I didn't get his name but everyone was great and friendly. He took his time to cut and styled. I would totally come back to see him again. read more

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I called the day before right when they were closing to book an appointment and they were very fast and made space for me! Despite being a language barrier he did a fantastic job, knew exactly what I wanted even before I gave a reference picture . I wanted layers while maintaining most of my length . I have middle eastern hair and I came in looking crazy with frizzy poofy tangled hair and he fixed me up real quick. Definitely recommend. read more

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This small, owner-operated salon is truly a hidden gem! Their service and quality are beyond amazing, consistently exceeding my expectations. I've been searching for a place that could color my hair a vibrant copper color without bleach, and they made it happen using a Japanese dye I haven't been able to find anywhere else. Not only did they deliver stunning results, but they did it at an incredibly affordable price. What impressed me even more was their flexibility, my first visit, they took me in at 7pm and stayed late without hesitation to finish the job with such care. I can always call and get an appointment the same day, and everyone is always so warm and pleasant to talk to. Mei is my go to colorist, she just gets it! She listens, delivers exactly what I want, and makes sure I leave happy every single time. I'm so thankful to have this place right in my neighborhood! read more

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I called last minute. They said come in and I met Vincent. And all I can say is Vincent is fantastic. Excellent skills. Took time to make sure his work was good. He takes pride in what he does. I'll come back. Thank you Vincent. Nice job. I love my hair. read more

The couple who owns this salon is friendly and professional. I had my hair bleached here for the first time and was really happy with how it turned out. I came back for a root touch-up, and they did a great job again. It's a comfortable, welcoming place and I'd definitely recommend it. read more

Pai e Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

I found this place on tiktok and the girl who got her haircut was raving about this spot. When I got there I was very upset with the cleanliness, the chair I sat in to wash my hair was broken. I wanted long layers and long bangs I had a picture to show as well, but it seemed like no one there spoke english very well and they did not listen to me either. He cut off too much off my hair and the technique he was doing was very odd to me. He kept cutting the hair on to my face which was pretty annoying. The stylist was very nice and the price wasn't terrible for the length of my hair, but I definitely will not be going back. read more

Gosh, the best hair salon I find in Orange county. Nick is great hair stylist! Not only understand my request, but always deliver what exactly I wanted! Really really happy with my hair! read more

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I can't say enough good things about Nick and his team! I have very fine and thin hair, so finding a stylist who truly understands how to work with it has always been a challenge. Nick, however, knew exactly what to do. With his expert cut and a root perm, my hair looks fuller and more vibrant than ever. I didn't think this level of volume was even possible for me! The salon atmosphere is welcoming, and everyone is so friendly and attentive. Nick's attention to detail and knowledge really set him apart. I've tried several salons, and this one is one of the best in Orange County. If you're looking for an incredible transformation or just a great haircut, look no further and come visit Pai e Salon. read more

Nick and Jemma are incredibly welcoming and professional. This is my third visit to the salon, and I've left happy every single time. Nick is truly one of the best for layered haircuts, especially for fine Asian hair like mine, which needs careful precision. His technique is flawless! I also really appreciate that they offer hair color options that don't require bleach. I've been able to achieve a beautiful light brown shade that lasts for months without damaging my hair. I've definitely found my go-to salon! read more

I came to Pai e Salon to do my haircut today. The stylist is really detailed, professional, and passionate. I like my new haircut so much and definitely will recommend to my friends. Hope to come back here soon. :) read more

super nice, you may need to know Mandarin but they absolutely killed it with my new hair! read more

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Outstanding haircut! Nick did an amazing job -- he was incredibly professional, attentive, and executed the style perfectly. Thanks to Nick, Sky and the team, this is definitely my new go-to spot for haircuts! read more

Very nice and professional hairdresser. Nick cut my daughter's hair and the result is amazing. Will come back again for sure.

Had a horrible perm from somewhere else and Vincent saved my life by redoing it. I'm so greatful and surprised it turned out so well! read more

Pai e Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

I came in with the idea that I wanted to to get a haircut. I had no idea what style I wanted or anything. I went in close to closing hours and I am so glad that they accept walk ins. I got placed in a seat right away and the stylist that took me in gave me a nice hair wash before he started cutting. He told me about my hair type and gave me several options on what I could do with my hair. I loved learning about what styles suit me and my hair type! After the cut, I got my hair washed again and he taught me how to style it! I definitely recommend coming here! read more

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I was very impressed with the courteous manner in which they worked with me, a new customer, even after closing time.

It was my first time visiting this place with my mom, super clean and easy to find parking. Nick is amazing, his work is excellent, everything from the way he holds scissors in his hand to his beautiful blow dryers & professional styling.... He is for sure our new hairstylist and we definitely suggest you to try this beautiful Salon.... read more

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Some reviews complain about the wait, but I couldn't care how long I have to wait to get a haircut here. First, the hair wash station is best I have ever experienced. They have the most comfortable chair I've ever been on. It massages your entire body while you get your hair washed by the owners wife who does AMAZING. Next, Nick is truly an ARTIST and your hair is the canvas. I always give him my full trust and end up completely satisfied. Every single time he blow dries my hair and I think I'm done I am already so satisfied, he goes in and makes it more perfect. He is truly a perfectionist in every way and makes sure that the hair cut suits your face. I also had my hair dyed here after another place gave me what I did not ask for and I loved the result. I will be moving to San Diego soon for school, but I will be continuing to come up here for my haircuts. read more

I have been going to Pai e Salon for a while now and I've done everything from getting bangs...to bleaching my hair...to dyeing it red.. to dyeing it black and chopping it super short and every single time Nick and his entire passionate team always get it perfectly to my liking. The salon is very clean and the little tree in the middle definitely adds good vibes. So very happy and definitely recommend to anyone looking for a salon to place their trust in. read more

I went in for a blow dry and style. I normally go to Ssooniestyle in LA but I've been looking for a place in OC, but this place is not good at all. There were a lot of things wrong unfortunately. I think they had an assistant wash my hair, which is usually fine. But the water she used was too hot and inappropriate for color treated hair like mine. I only use cold, distilled water on my hair at home. The wash itself was thorough. I don't know if they used conditioner. It didn't seem like it. Normally, I am asked if I want purple shampoo since I am blonde but this was not offered. She then took me to blow dry me which was surprising since I thought a stylist would blow dry my hair. She was very nice but did not speak English so I struggled to communicate with her. She did not put any product in my hair like a detangler or heat protectant. Normally, these things are standard for the protection of the client's hair and the stylist will even use enhancing products as well. If I had known they did not use product as a standard part of their blowout, I would have brought my own products from home. In fact, I brought my own anti-humidity product since I don't expect that salons carry this product. I asked her to use it but she didn't use enough. I thanked her anyway. The blow dry itself was very rough because my hair was not brushed before the wash and they did not use a detangling product. So my hair was very tangled. I initially indicated that I wanted curls and showed a photo. But I decided against it because I could not bear the idea of them not using a heat protectant on my hair before curling it. So once my hair was dry, I told them politely that I would just like to leave it as is. She gave me a weird tilted parting in my hair even though I came in with a middle part. Ironically, my hair looked better when I came in than when I left. I reached to the back of my head after I left and felt that there was still a significant portion of my hair that was wet. I ended up having to re-wet and style my hair because my hair was bone dry after she used hot water on it and blow dried it without product. I still tipped because she was a nice lady. Please do not go here, the service is awful :/ read more

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Great hair wash/massage and style salon. The hair wash & massage lasted a very long time which was wonderful, and their technique is great. The waiting area is nice with chairs and tables and there's music videos (Kpop when I was there) playing on the tv - my kid enjoyed both the selection of waiting toys/books and also the Kpop). We both enjoyed our hair wash/massage and felt very relaxed afterwards. After the wash they styled our hair to our specific requests - very well done and they really take their time and give attention to detail in their services (we both did styling w/ curling). Nice selection of products used - Origins, Olaplex, Kerastase. We were essentially walk-ins (I called to see if they had immediate appointments) and they took their time, even past closing, to finish the services. We never felt rushed and they didn't rush us to leave or anything like that. Solid place! read more

This salon is amazing for hair washing! They include a 30-minute massage with the hair wash, and the massage is incredibly relaxing. Every time I leave, I feel refreshed and rejuvenated! I've been to many salons in Irvine, and this is the only one that offers a massage with their hair washing service. Highly recommend! read more

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Incompetent doesn't begin to describe my hair stylist. I came in last minute for a blow dry and style and left feeling like I should have gone to anybody but my "stylist". He was just simply terrible at his job and made me believe he hadn't received any training. Will never be back and don't recommend to anyone either. read more

Surprisingly good haircut! I rarely leave yelp comments ( too lazy), but Nick gives really good haircuts, exactly like the picture I asked for! Thank you! I'll definitely come back again! read more

I drive from Palos Verdes because I like this salon that much. Jema has done my highlights twice, and they're beautiful. She takes a lot of time on them hence they look natural. Nick has cut my hair twice, and he's wonderful, too. I use google translator to communicate with them. Yesterday for the first time, I was shampooed in a massage chair. I've never experience a chair quite like it, and look forward to my next visit. read more

A few months later and my hair has faded into the EXACT color I wanted it!! So lovely!! read more

Pai e Salon - They took me from sickly green, poor attempt at a bleach job, to this gorgeous ashy blue. Love. - Hair Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

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Nick really fixed my previously messed up short bob haircut- He was very detailed + skilled! Even though he only spoke Mandarin, I was able to communicate with him by showing him pictures + using a little translation ap! Very happy with my haircut, will definitely recommend + come back for my next haircut! Thank you read more

Pai e Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

they always get me right makes me want to gatekeep this place. love this place and will forever come here

This review is for Vincent. Vincent is the sweetest and so professional. He takes his time to really do the best job possible and make sure you are happy with the results. I have only gotten a wash, blowout, and style done by Vincent so far but I can tell he is very good at his craft and have seen other clients leave with fabulous cuts and colors from him as well as the other stylists there while I was in the salon. I have a medical device in my body that can't get wet so showering and washing my hair is a whole ordeal and I often don't have the energy to do it all myself. So during the times when I can't wash my hair myself I will go to a salon to get help since they have the special chair/hair washing bowl and I don't have to worry about my medical issues getting in the way. It sucks because I have to spend extra money just to care for my body but it is what it is. I used to have my go to salon where they gave me a really generous price do to the nature of why I had to come in for hair washes more frequently and they were just really kind stylists. But I moved up here to Irvine and I have had trouble finding a salon that can wash my hair really well, will take their time to really get it nice and clean, and that doesn't cost me a ton of money just for a wash and blow dry. I even tried the "dry bar" type places where they only do blowouts and styling and they charge SO much money I may as well just be getting a whole haircut! I wish there was special discounts for people like myself with disabilities that really need the help but alas we do not live in a disability friendly world, such is life. I called salon after salon and either was told the price would be so high I couldn't afford it or they didn't have time to fit me in. Often times when I have a good day and I'm feeling well enough to go get this done it can be sort of on the fly since my health issues are unpredictable. So I was feeling defeated until I decided to give Pai de Salon a try. It said online they took walk ins AND they were open on Sunday which was amazing. So I was hopeful. The last hurdle was how much did they charge for this service? I was SO excited to hear that their prices were very affordable and they could take me right away!! My lucky day! Then upon arrival I was greeted very warmly by the staff. Vincent came and introduced himself and lead me to his station so I could set down my stuff and then took me back to the hair washing stations. When I say he really took his time and scrubbed my hair clean I mean he REALLY did an incredible job. I love the feeling of getting my hair washed and Vincent does not disappoint. He really got in there and made sure it was nice and clean, he took his time and he even did a head massage and man I really needed it too. I swear Vincent is an Angel on Earth! After the hair washing he took me to his station, he used heat protectant and he blow dried my hair. I have A LOT of hair and he was so patient and kind and even gentle about it. Another stylist even stepped in to help him fry it quicker since my hair is so long and I have so much of it. Very kind of her to help. After my hair was dry he styled it doing loose curls kind of like a glam surfer girl style haha and that's exactly what I wanted! I LOVED my hair. It was the night of my nephews graduation and I just wanted to feel clean and pretty and Vincent made me feel just that. I really can't say enough great things about my experience with Vincent and this salon. Everyone there is kind. Someone in another review said they felt they were treated poorly because they do not speak Chinese. I can assure you that is not the case at all here! I am white, I do not speak any other languages except a little Spanish so I have no Chinese speaking ability whatsoever and they have been nothing but kind and welcoming to me from day 1! They even welcomed my little dog I brought with me the first time I went in and Vincent asked where he was the second visit when he was not with me. If you're on the fence about trying this salon I highly suggest you give them a try. Even if you're not of Asian decent, they can do all different hair types and styles. Ask for Vincent if you want to be sure you're getting a great stylist. Or I've heard that the owner is very good as well and I believe I did see him working last time I was in there and I would agree! Thank you for your kindness and generosity Vincent! You truly make such a difference for my life. It seems like a small thing to others but for someone that has struggled to feel beautiful due to my chronic illness situation you really have made a great impact. The transition to Irvine hasn't been the easiest but they say once you find a salon you can go to then it truly becomes like home! read more

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Great service! They don't speak English, but you bring in a picture & they cut your hair to match the picture.

The best service from Pai E Salon! I got my hair color corrected and then bleached with a walk in and the results were amazing!! Staff was very nice and professional! read more

Pai e Salon - Hair color correction and bleach. - Hair Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

What a fantastic salon , I"v never been to such a great salon, I love my new hair style. I"v had my hair treatment for 3 years, Always give me a pleasantly surprised. Never let me down. Warm service and high quality care. Eyelashes and manicure are also great! read more

Pai e Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Irvine, California

I am live in LA but I would like to say I drive over an hour to come here to meet Nick. Nick has been my hair stylist for over 7 years. I was looking for a place to have a short haircut before and never feel satisfied. Nick is the most professional stylist for the short haircut that I ever had! The salon is so clean and workers there always nice and patient. You just need to tell them your expectations for your hair then they give you the greatest advice. Come check up with your hair and you will never feel regret! read more

Stumbled upon the hair salon since it was local. I was hesitant trying a new salon at first but nonetheless called in for an appointment and Vincent was my hair stylist. He was very on time which I value and the haircut was very thorough from consultation to hair washing and the cut itself. Vincent took his time to validate my approval prior to moving onto the next step and walked me through what he was doing. Glad to have found my new hair spot! read more

Service is great happy with the cut and the treatment. Vincent is professional and won't try to sell you unnecessary services. We will come back again... read more

I was looking for a place that accepted walk in's since tomorrow is picture day at my son's school. We arrived and there was no wait. The people at the salon were very kind and gave my son the royal treatment. His hair cut was great! I forgot to ask for the stylist name but he did an amazing job. The service was reasonably priced too! I highly recommend this place. read more

After spending two days at the salon about two months ago, I want to write a review of how disappointed I am. One of the workers said that he could do a silver hair dye for my hair. Instead, he turned my bleach hair to jet black. He said the process would have taken about three hours to do instead, he took two days to do my hair. And charged me 400 dollars for something I didn't even ask for. Now I have to wait a few months before I can re-dye my hair or try to change it, but he damage my hair very badly. I really do not wish to give them any stars but to be able to write anything I had to give them at least one. read more