I've been coming here over the past 2 years for trims, dramatic hair cuts (hip length to bob) and consultation for dying my hair. Every visit was pleasant and very satisfying. The salon is bright and clean. The hairdressers have been extremely accommodating and very honest with what works and what doesn't work. I have met three hairdressers and they were all consistent with their services... from helping me with my jacket and bags, concern about my comfort level during hair wash, head and shoulder massage, and styling. The price is average and affordable, however it is recommended to call early as they are easily booked up 1-2 weeks in advance. read more

Sakura Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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I'm really happy with my haircut and styling. I first discovered this place in 2015 and I got so many compliments about my hair styling for a Xmas party. They're professional, quick and the prices are reasonable. I'll be coming back for sure. read more

Excellent "Japanese quality" hair styling. Owner and staff are always friendly and very professional.

I tried them again because I thought things might be different due to pandemic. I got a different hairstylist this time. I showed her a picture of the hairstyle that I wanted before she cut my hair. After she cut my hair, the length of one side of my hair was still longer than the other side. She said she would check it after she blew dry my hair. However, the two sides were still unequal afterwards, so I needed to tell her several times to cut the side that was longer. Then she told me to check it. I realized that one side was still a little longer than the other side; it was just less obvious. I did not know why she still could not cut it after several times. She said, "Your hair is...... hard to cut." I had never heard any hairstylist say that to a customer. That just means the hairstylist is incompetent. Moreover, she moved my head with her hands without asking when I looked at the mirror, and she told me to look down when she cut my hair. This was the first time that a hairstylist did that to me. It was odd; what was she trying to hide? Was it because she did not want to do her job so she did not want me to look at my hair? Also, she nearly washed my ears when she washed my hair (the water was very close to my ears). I did not know if she used conditioner for my hair because she just touched the end of my hair after the first wash. It felt weird. When she blew dry my hair, she blew the air to my left ear which was quite uncomfortable and she did not do that to my right ear. Furthermore, she did not let me to look at the mirror after she finished cutting my hair (I wanted to see if there were any hair bits on my face) by moving the chair and gesturing me to leave. Does that mean something is wrong or she did not care about how I look? In addition, they did not give me a head message like they did in the past (many hair salons would offer this to customers with the same price), and they did not give the customer a facial tissue to wipe the hair bits off the face at the end like they used to; they blew dry the customer's shoes instead which was unnecessary. It was more practical for them to give us a facial tissue to wipe the hair bits off our faces than to blow dry our shoes. If they do not do what the customer asks for (giving the desired length with the desired hairstyle), that means they do not genuinely care about the customer no matter how much extra stuff that they do (e.g. blow dry our shoes; putting our purse into a box). P.S. They should finish cutting the customer's hair before they blow dry the customer's hair; they should not need to cut more after they blow dry our hair. If they do that, then they should show the hairstyle to customer again with the mirror because the length and the hairstyle have changed. The hairstyle is set after the hair is blown dry, so we would not be able to see the length of the hair clearly (especially with just a trim about 1cm or less than 1"). The length of the hair is most easily seen after the hair is just washed; that is when they should cut the desired length of the hair with the desired hairstyle. It is difficult for them and for us to "check" the hair after the hair is blown dry (the way the hairstylists comb and blow dry our hair can alter our hairstyle a bit and make the length appear even when it is not). If they do that, that means they tried to trick the customers - they did not cut the right length, or they did not cut the right hairstyle. read more

I just had one of the best cuts in my life, Chieri was amaizing. We talked about what I was looking for and she listen and offer some options, I got a very short cut and it was perfect! She also did a great shampoo and blow dry. The salon is small but huge when it comes to making you feel welcome, it was such a great experience from start to end. read more

Sakura Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I've been going here for years and always get a friendly , enjoyable experience, and excellent haircut. Probably close to a hundred haircuts with four stylist and every time great. I always look forward to seeing Shoko now for a perfect haircut and pleasant time. An hour of serenity in these troubled times. I always feel like a VIP! Great value. read more

I love this hair salon. Comfy atmosphere. Only Japanese hair stylist who are very friendly and nice. read more

Terrible experience. I booked my appointment and got in slightly later than my scheduled time. Immediately, I told the stylist that I wanted to thin out the bottom layers of my hair and keep the length. Don't know what the stylist did during the cuts towards the back but she showed me the back of my head and there was no different in fact it looked more thick than when I first walked into the salon. I explained to her again that I wanted to thin out the bottom half of my hair. She then told me that I had to come back later in the day to do this trim... That after paying almost $50 + tips and spending an hour of my time, you tell me that I have to come back into the studio this afternoon... I will definitely not be back and would not recommending this salon. read more

Nice people but terrible uneven cut. One side was shorter then the other she had to fix it like 3 times. I dont recommend this place at all!! read more

The service here is absolutely wonderful. I will definitely be going back again! The stylist who cut my hair was very friendly and cut my hair exactly the way I wanted. She gave me a nice head massage while washing my hair, and a nice shoulder massage after she finished cutting my hair. I had a nice chat and am looking forward my next time here! read more

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After reading the amazing reviews, I decided to go to Sakura for my next haircut. I did not get a chance to call and make an appointment so I was a walk-in. They were very nice and said they could accommodate me in 20 minutes. My stylist was Sari(?) and she was very sweet. She was quite efficient as I was in and out in 45 minutes. She had asked me what I wanted done and she delivered exactly that. I was very happy with the final look. The head, neck and shoulder massage was a welcomed bonus! read more

I love this Japanese salon. It's small but very cute and cozy. The staff are all really nice and the prices are very fair considering they are right downtown. I've gotten a trim and colour done here and have always been satisfied! Book in advance as they fill up fast! read more

I was looking for someone who can manage my coarse Asian hair and I was assigned to Shuko. She was understanding and explained the options and the possible results. She was candid whether she could achieved what I wanted or not. She came close but I was warned prior due to the previous red dye. The service - everyone was nice and went out of the way and gave their 110%. I am happy to recommend Shuko and her team. The tea was a nice touch. An exemplar job ! Reasonable price I was informed of the price ahead of time- there were no surprises. read more

Yayoi has been cutting my hair since 2007 and when she opened up this salon, there was no doubt in my mind that I was going to follow her. The salon is smaller than where she used to work, but very modern. The other ladies that work in this salon are very professional and always treat you like a VIP. The place is actually in the "quiter" part of downtown, therefore I have never had problems finding parking and there are food places across the street where you can hang out at if you need to kill time. As mentioned, Yayoi has been cutting my hair (and styling it for special occasions like weddings) since 2007 and I have received many compliments. She has awesome technique and even if I let my hair grow out for six months without a trim, it still looks good. Their pricing is also very competitive at $40 which includes a shampoo, massage (love the massage!), blowdry and style. read more

Despite there are many hair salons in Vancouver, sometimes you can't find easily a good salons. But sakura salon is amazing!! Yayoi is an owner of this salon, she used to work in hair salon in Japan for long time also in Vancouver as well before she opened her salon. All hair stylists are very friendly and nice, good customer services too! Price is not expensive at all. I'm glad that I finally found my favorite salon. バンクーバーで美容室をお探しなら間違いなくサクラサロンをおすすめします。 中々自分のお気に入りのサロンが見つからず困っていましたが こちらに来て大正解でした。 オーナーの弥生さんはじめ、スタッフの方はどの方も親切な方ばかりです(*^^*) 訪れたのは約１年前ですが、すっかりレビューを忘れていました。笑 お値段もお手頃でカット（シャンプー・ブロー込み）で 確か５１～５２ドルでした。（チップはお値段に入っていませんので自分で別途に払います） 髪をかなり切ったので、後ろにはねてしまいお直しに翌日行きましたが 全く嫌な顔なく、親切にやって頂けてとても嬉しかったです(*^^*) read more

I had decided to give another hairdresser a try. I had been going to the same hairdresser for years and somehow was wondering why my hair was so dry and also the cut just never made it anymore. I thought it may be, because I was aging. I stopped into Sakura's and was very hesitant due to language barrier, which made even making the appointment difficult. When I went to my appointment, I was even more hesitant as Shisho had been assigned to me and the language barrier was even more relevant. However, after her colleague helped a little with translation, we were on our way. Things are done a little different there. I am ecstatic with the results. I am 5 weeks past from my visit and my hair is healthy, my colour is beautiful, and my cut is still outstanding. Anyone can make a good cut for when you first walk out, but it takes a special person to give you a haircut that still falls into place 5 weeks later. For those that are leery to try another hairdresser , if yours fails you...this is a lesson. Shiho, is fantastic. She is so mildly mannered, and will be a shining star for Sakura. I have found a new hairdresser. It was not my aging that I was unhappy with my hair...I had just not found Shiho yet. read more

They are super talented and friendly! I am very particular with it comes to hairdressers. I already booked my colour appointment

This salon opened up close to home, so thought I'd check it out since my stylist from another salon left the town... I was surprised to hear they've been open since Sept. 2012 and I didn't come across until December! It's a small location, with 4 sets of stations. I did make an appointment for Saturday morning and got in with no problem. There was only another person during the 2 hours. I only did a root touch up but the price was better than my old salon and I liked the service overall. No quick massage but maybe I have been spoiled at Misako for too long. It's just a small touch. They also have the point system that you can get discounts once you spend a certain amount. That's a good way to gain customer loyalty. I will return as I am a satisfied customer. read more

Shoko was wonderful and she fixed my unevenly coloured hair by applying two different tones of brown dyes. It looks so natural and I am beyond pleased! I will definitely return for my touch-ups in a couple of months :) 東洋人の髪質でも、日本人にありがちな「コワい髪質」を良く理解して下さってるスタイリストさんが居て安心でした。自分で染めて失敗した白髪染めがあったのですが、部分的に違った茶色を入れ直して下さり、自然な感じに仕上がって大変満足です。 read more

A newer Japanese Salon in a quieter area of downtown. Not as hard to find parking on nearby streets as compared to Robson and Yaletown areas. Hair stylist, Hitomi, is experienced and friendly. She used to work at another salon and ventured out to open her own. Definitely recommend to people looking for a change! read more

This is my second time to Sakura with Cheiri. This salon offers high quality at a reasonable cost. I got my fringe cut and hair tidied (no cut, just neaten), I also got my colour regrowth re-touched, a lovely head and scalp massage, a bonus neck and shoulder massage, and a cup of green tea. All for $70 pus tax. Very professional and knowledgable. read more

It took my a while to find a stylist who understood my unruly asian hair. Not only is the Sakura Salon close to home, its a very clean establishment with the friendliest staff. I have been going to Chieri ever since I walked through the doors 2 years ago. She's super spunky, attentive and gives the best scalp massages. Each time I had my hair done, I brought in pictures and Chieri's always nailed the colour or cut spot on. I highly recommend Sakura Salon. read more

The best staff and service ever!! I've always moved from hairstylist to hairstylist because I could never walk out of a salon feeling 100% satisfied. Finally, last fall Sakura had opened and I've been with them ever since. I go back there every couple months because I love the service they give and they are extremely professional! They now have three stylist working in the shop, however, I've only booked with Cherie. They are all very sweet and cute. I always have a good time when I'm there, and they give amazing complimentary massages for your scalp, neck and shoulders. read more

The Sakura hair salon is super awesome. Today I color my hair and I think color is little too bright. The hair stylist cherry very patient and adjust color regardless extra work. She is nice and actually she is good skill and experienced hair stylist. Really impressive service. I will say she is best! read more

This is one great salon here in Vancouver. The staff is nice and friendly. Marina was amazing, she really listens to your concern and offer options. She did a great shampoo, cut and blow dry. I love my Japanese straightening too. Even Yayoi was great and give suggestions to Marina. I highly recommend this salon and book in advance. read more

On a whim, I decided to get my hair cut while on vacation here. I have very straight hair and wondered if there were any Japanese salons. I read the good reviews and made an appointment for the same day. Mayu cut my hair, and she was fabulous! As a new client, I really appreciated her clear communication at every step. We did a trim and then she offered to cut more, which I definitely needed. The finished product was awesome too. I only wished I lived here because if I did, I'd totally be back to see Mayu! She's great! Overall, excellent experience! read more

I rly recommend this salon to all my Asian friends cuz they know what u want and they definitely does a great job! Love here

Mayu is wonderful! She gave me the best cut ever! Cut first then shampoo. The shampoo was wonderful. A type of massage. When I got back in the chair she asked if she could massage my scalp. Ofcourse said I. So relaxing and then she blow dried my hair. After that she went back to precision cutting. She gave me shape and flow and an easy care cut. Love it. Will definitely go back to her. Thank you Mayu! read more

I am very pleased with the hair cut that I received. The place is clean and the employees are welcoming. Sakura did my hair cut and it is just the way I like it. She wants you to be happy and listens to your requests. I would highly recommend. EJ read more

It was my first visit. Shoko gave me a nice massage and a haircut exactly as I asked her. The salon has a convenient downtown location. It is bright and clean, the service was great. The price was absolutely acceptable. I will definitely come back. read more

Not a good cut, definitely overpriced and don't go if you have a particular hairstyle in mind because thats not what you'll get.

I've had my hair cut twice now by Yayoi and she has done an amazing job each time. I barely have to tell her how I want it cut and she just does it perfectly. She just has a good sense or intuition of what looks good. So many times I've had my hair cut at other places and I walk out with a few reservations about how it turned out. With Yayoi, I simply love my new hair cut and am so happy. I need never to go to another stylist again. read more

Excellent scalp and shoulder massage. Unfortunately, the haircuts are not consistently great.

I've gone to many different hair salons/stylists over the years, from unknowns to well-knowns, from $10 cuts to $100 ones, and everything in between. I'm always on the hunt for a great stylist and salon offering great value. I'm so glad that Sakura opened so close to my place! For only $40, Chieri gave me the cutest cut (it's been days and I'm still getting compliments), spending almost an hour carefully getting rid of my grown-out ombré but keeping as much length as possible with expertly-cut layers. Also included was a shampoo and blow-out, as well as a scalp and shoulder massage. So relaxing! The stylists at Sakura are so friendly and they treat you like a VIP, as another reviewer previously stated. Just a tip: the space beside the salon is under construction, so if you think you'd be annoyed by the noise, book an appointment around 4 or later. That's around the time when the construction stops. I'm definitely coming back to Sakura. I'd recommend this place to anyone looking to get a cut someplace new! read more

Hands down, the best cut, massage and service I've ever experienced. Nadi took over an hour and a half to carefully dry cut my ends and I've never been happier with my super healthy looking hair. This is a huge deal for me, after the worst experiences at bangtown, aveda, Suki's and Toni & Guy!! Thanks ladies, I'll be back :) read more