Richard's Hair world, tucked into the corner near Daiso on Culver and the 5 fwy is a real hidden gem. I stopped butchering my sons' hair with the clippers when they began dating and sent them there. We've never looked back. When they visit home from college the first thing they do (after a trip to InNOut) is see Richard. Richard and his crew never fail to shape their hair to perfection -- and at a fair price. One son inherited my especially straight & stubborn locks, but they know exactly how to manage them. When I had shoulder surgery I went in for a blow out. I felt spoiled, beautiful & pampered. Forget the corral at "Superwhats." You and your hair deserves an actual hairdresser. read more

Great haircuts at an affordable price point. Richard is knowledgeable about hair and knows what looks best.

Only place that my two boys will get their hair cut! Service is great and both stylists have done a great job.

I have been coming here for over 10 years. My stylist is Nancy. If you need a haircut, go to her - she knows what she is doing. I like that this place is a small business. The staff are nice and the salon is clean. They also wash your hair after cutting it. They take walk-ins, but I always book an appointment. read more

Don't even think of going to this place. I better cut my hair myself at home. It was the horrible haircut I ever had in my life by the owner Richard. Is he really a hair designer? read more

Richard knows what type of hair cut looks good on me. I will definitely revisit him later on. Five star.

Korean owned business. Price reasonable for men's hair cut. Since we moved down to Irvine area 2 years ago, we have been getting our haircut here if possible read more

I've been wanting to write this review for quite some time and have finally made time to do so:) I and my now 20 yrs old Autistic son have been getting their services since 2005. ( more than 18 yrs by now). My hairdresser is Nancy, and she has an amazing hair cutting skill. Once I have a haircut from her, it usually lasts more than 3-4 months with minimal styling from me. And my son's hairdresser is Richard, and he is not just a great hairdresser but also very sweet person. He is the only hairdresser my autistic son trusts! I strongly recommend Richard Hair World to anyone, both women and men, looking for a new hair salon to try in Irvine. read more

This salon is an Irvine institution and such a special place for all the Korean people who grew up here. They are high quality without high prices. I am so grateful to Nancy for her skills, talent, and precision. She is beautifully gifted with her haircutting and also dying skills. Thank you so much to Nancy and Richard! I would absolutely recommend this salon for all your hair needs. You will feel like a whole new person when you leave. read more

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For me, the haircut is always exactly what I want. The woman who works there is always pleasant as well. It's also a korean owned business which is a plus for me. Would recommend. read more

The worst mistake of my life!!! I had very long beautiful hair before I walked in the salon. I went in just for a tiny trim, 2 inches to see how he does. When I was explaining to the owner Richard, he kept saying he knows, he knows, but instead didn't even listen to a word I said. In addition, he was very unfriendly and very arrogant. When it was over, he took 6+ inches off probably because he kept F up!! In addition, it was uneven and not the style I wanted. I would give him 5 negative stars but that option is not available. He should only give hair cuts to dogs and even dogs will complain. Don't waste your time, I already did that for you. read more

One of the older, original hair salons in Irvine. I have been getting my hair cut from Nancy for more than 5 years. Even though I spend most of my days in San Jose during the week for work, I alway wait till I'm back to Irvine to get to get my hair cut from Nancy! She is so consistent, efficient, provides friendly service. Richard, the husband, has great humor and is always friendly!!! read more

Richard is a great barber. He's fast, he knows what he's doing, and he know how to give you the haircut you want. I showed him a picture of Ryan Gosling and told him that's what I want. Within 30 minutes, he washed my hair, cut it, rinsed it, styled it, and had me out the door looking very similar to the picture I showed him. My grandpa has been a barber for over 60 years, so I've been spoiled with great haircuts for free my entire life. Richard provides the quality of a high end haircut for a reasonable price. I highly recommend! read more

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I've been going to Richard for a few years now. Usually, trying to find the right haircut anywhere can be stressful but Richard makes everything so simple for me. Convenient, quick and knows how to make me look good. Try to go on weekdays. I'm usually done and out within 20-30 min. Highly recommend! read more

Ugh... I needed to trim my bangs and this place is a block away from my house so I thought I'd give it a try. I realize that all the raving reviews for this salon are for Hiro, who takes her own appointments. However, I didn't come to see Hiro. I called first, and was pretty confused when they answered in Korean. I am Korean, but my Korean is terrible, and this still threw me off since I couldn't tell if I just called some fobby Korean family, or a hair salon. I asked if I could come in for a bang trim (this took a while because her English was so bad), they said come in 30 minutes. Awesome. I got there exactly 30 minutes later, and I walked in. All of the stylists were busy with with clients, and everyone turned around to stare at me, then went back to what they're doing. So I was pretty much standing there awkwardly unacknowledged while they glance over at me periodically like they're thinking, what the hell do you want?? Finally, one of them (the one furthest back) yells at me from across the salon asking what I'm here for. I said I called in for an appointment for a bang trim. They're like, oooooh ok, have a seat. I was pretty livid with their unprofessionalism and was ready to walk out. I took this time to call my regular stylist, but he was all booked for the day. I started perusing on my phone for nearby salons to call to see if they'd take me the same day. But then one of the stylists freed up, and I didn't want to be a bitch. So I sucked it up and let her cut my hair. I didn't like that she wet my hair. Stylists tend to cut hair too short when they wet it. And I wasn't too happy with her technique and the final trim. But the good thing is that she didn't fuck it up (which is the only reason I give it two stars instead of one). So I guess it could've been worse... read more

If only I had two more hands to give this place and especially Richard four thumbs down.. just a simple fade is all I asked and after he messes up he proceeds to say that the fade is a difficult cut.. then why are a hair stylist and charge 25 for a cut?! Everything is uneven and so blotchy. No wonder all the cuts he does is guys with long hair and barely trims them. With that skill you need to work in 10 dollar barber shop. Hell they'll probably do better. read more

My wife, kids and I have been coming here for years. The Korean ladies that take care of us are all very good with what they do and have always been so friendly. The prices are fair here and we have never had any complaints. I highly recommend RHW to any men, women and children. Have a wonderful New Year everyone! read more

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Hiro from east west hair moved here . She has been my hairdresser for like 10 yrs, anyways, I like this location, its right next to Mitsuwa , which has a lot more parking and shops than her previous location. read more

i love this place. i always walk out loving my hair. richard is an amazing hair stylist. read more

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This place is awful, especially the lady named "Nancy". She completely messed up my hair and I walked out with the worst haircut of my life. Time to wear a hat for the next month...never going back there again. p.s. if you're not Korean don't bother going, they don't know how to speak English. read more

Malee Zand at Richard's Hair World, is fabulous. Mahile (pronounced Malee) has been cutting and styling my hair for 2 years. She is a gentle gem and can perfectly replicate any photo you bring in. Malee can often do same-day service and will do EXACTLY what you instruct. No pressure to add any services - she'll let me dash out with wet hair if I must get home or do a beautiful blow out if time permits. Her cell # is 714-393-4493. You'll wish you found her years ago! read more

I would like to give no stars since the service was so terrible. These so called hair stylist has no personaliry at all. Both the owner and the lady behind him. I am so upset right now because of the recent experience I just had when I went there to get a simple haircut. read more

I had awful experience there. Gave them photos of my past hairstyles. He didn't even look at it and when I carefully provided some suggestions before it's to late, he was kinda ignorant showing I know what I was doing. Turned out the worst hair I ever had. When I carefully said it is not exactly what I m looking for, he just ignored. Also without using a mirror to show my back. ..... just don't go. read more

I had a horrible experience today at this place. So bad that I have to wear a baseball cap to work until my hair grows back again. I don't know how I'm going to show up to my meeting Monday morning looking like the way I do. I'm a 50 years old man and never had such a bad haircut in my life. What makes me upset is that I showed a picture of my previous haircut to the Asian lady and she still cut the sides with #0 and left the top almost intact! I can't see without my glasses so when I put them back, all I could say was "what did you do?!". Her response was that this is the new fashion!! I was so upset that I told her I can't leave looking like this so I turned to the other hairstylist lady sitting towards the back of the salon and asked her if she could do some damage control and at least trim the top of my head to blend it in and she was very nice and did the best she could. On the way out, I asked the owner that I wasn't happy and he just said sorry! Don't go to this place and if you do, stay away from the Asian lady with the station near the entrance. I still can't believe she did this to my hair. I'm too embarrassed to post the pictures otherwise you would see what a horrible job she did. She then had the nerve to ask if I wanted to shampoo my hair after she practically made me bald. Horrible experience... read more

Richard did a great job of cutting my short hair and making it beautiful. He's very friendly, and the other staff was also very nice to me.

I've been getting my hair cut from Richard for over 17 years now. I will go to either Richard or his wife Nancy, I think they are great. They are very accommodating and do a great job. The prices are also very reasonable, worth the value. read more

REVIEW FOR HIRO - Hiro did a great job on my straightening. I found her on Yelp and got in touch with her about coming in to look at my hair and find out the price. Not only was she excellent at returning my calls (we played phone tag at first) she was very knowledgable with the straightening process. She refused to do any part of my hair that was processed and I appreciated the fact she did what was in my best interest. I did a partial straightening (only the underneath hair) and could not be happier. Hiro was was affordable, reliable, honest and kind. read more

I've been going to this salon for over 20 years for haircuts, coloring and perms. The owners, Nancy and Richard, are friendly and experienced stylists. My two boys (11 and 12) just got their back-to-school haircuts, and Nancy did a fabulous job! Make a reservation if possible although they accommodate walk-ins. read more

Got both my kids hair cut here and you can tell the guy is very experienced. Very happy with the result. Small operation with not a lot of frills but it got the job done without breaking the bank. He may charge less if there's no shampoo so ask if you're trying to save money. read more

Nancy has been cutting my hair for two years and I always get the best results! It literally takes her 15 minutes to cut my hair how I want and her price is great too. read more

Worst hair cut ever!!!! Very bad experience!!! Bad service and bad attitude too! I didn't required a very difficult styles, just need base my old styles. He pulls my hair really hard, it's hurting all through the haircut. At beginning, he just trimming the hair little bit and told me it was done. My goodness! I have to tell him please cut the front little bit, then please cut layers for back. After he done, it is very messy. I will never come here again. read more