The best haircut I've ever had. I came in with no inspiration picture, just some concerns with my current haircut and styling, and Steven was so knowledgeable. He talked me through the best haircut for my facial features and how to style. Genuinely worth every penny, and will definitely be back! read more

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Steven is truly my hair savior! After trying many different hairstylists over the years, I realized how lucky I was to find him. I've trusted him with my hair for over 10 years, and I wouldn't go to anyone else. He is incredibly knowledgeable, especially when it comes to the Yuko Japanese hair straightening technique. Thanks to his expertise, my hair stays strong, soft, healthy, and long. Steven is professional, talented, and truly one of a kind. Highly recommend! read more

I loooooove my hair! Heard about Yuko though a friend and decided to call. Steven was very professional and gave me a lot of information about Yuko and what to expect for my hair. Having Yuko done was so worth it and what's best is that is permanent. My hair has never felt so soft and healthy. Totally recommend it, there is no better straightening service than Yuko. read more

First off, Steven you're amazing. My hair feels soft and healthy. I haven't been this happy about my hair in a long looong time. For most of my life my hair was tied back. I loved my curls but my hair could never hold back the frizz, no matter what I put in it. It would fro out and look fried for no reason. I always took great care of my hair so I know I did my best with my curls. Even if I did have a good curly hair day, they were sadly far and few in between.. I also have pretty severe thinning on my crown and was concerned about that too. Steven personalized the treatment so as to not take the volume away and cut my hair in a way that gave me more lift up top. Check out my pictures though, I'm sorry they're not the best but you can see it! The 'after' is my hair right after a wash and air dried. No more frizz! No more tying it back! Steven is a master at what he does. I highly recommend his Yuko treatment. You will thank me for telling you, and then thank Steven after your appointment read more

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Steven and Andrea are great! Amazing team, Very thorough/detail oriented. They are super welcoming and try to make sure clients are comfortable. I have textured hair(4A/4B) and was really having trouble finding someone knowledgeable enough to execute the Japanese Hair Straightening system on me. Steven walked me through exactly what he could do, very honest and straight to the point. I am thrilled with my results and i love how manageable my hair is now. I highly recommend them! read more

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If there's a 10 star I would probably tick it instantly. Went there to check steven and luckily he accomodated me without hesitation and squeezed me in his busy schedule. Advised me on how to do my hair days before we do yuko straightening. Very Thankful that I achieve what i wanted. Steven and his wife are very nice, professional, and gentle on my hair. I am happy with the result even after I rinse it. You're my saviour! So happy I found you here in yelp. Thanks for saving me from my lion hairwill surely comeback and recommend you read more

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For the past several years, I've been researching what to do with my hair. Are used to wake up with perfect hair. I was so blessed. But now my hair is damaged and I don't know if it's the chlorine, or overprocessing, the tap water, or what. Steven took the time to discuss my hair, patiently answering my questions and easily explaining all the factors and possibilities as well as recommended protocols to help heal my hair, before even coming in for an in-person evaluation. This preliminary phone call has given me confidence that he indeed knows exactly what he's talking about. I've never met another hairdresser willing to take the time on the phone to discuss these things with me at length. This is what I call 5-star service! He gave me protocols for the next month and then invited me to come in for an in-person consultation to assess what to do next. I've been to at least a half-a-dozen hairdressers/colorists in the North County coastal area over the last several years. Most do not have the patience or knowledge to really discuss the extent of my issues with my hair and scalp. No doubt this is why Mr. Tran's patience, knowledge and services have built such a long and loyal following. read more

Steven and his wife Andrea did an amazing job on my hair! Before having this service done, my hair was poofy, frizzy, always tangled and just unmanageable. Even when I would put up my hair it would look like a frizzy mess. After having this service done my hair is so silky smooth. My hair has never been this shiny and soft before! I've received so many compliments and I'm so happy with my results. This service is worth every penny! read more

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This is my second time getting my hair straightened by Steven. Steven is very knowledgeable about the Yuko system and takes his time to ensure a flawless end result. I would recommend him to anyone who is looking to straighten their hair. I've had much better results with Yuko than any other hair straightening system. Steven is very meticulous and professional. I am very happy with how my hair turned out. I'll be seeing him again in 6 months! read more

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I cannot convey the gratitude I feel for Steven and his lovely wife! Not only were the services they provided the highlight of my evening, but talking to them was like catching up with old friends! I just adored their personalities. Steven is SO knowledgeable in the Yuko straightening, and I am beyond impressed with how he has left my hair feeling so soft, healthy, and beautifully straight! Prior to our appointment, he discussed with me in great detail what to expect. We ended up going with a straightener and leaving a semi-wave to it. I am astonished with how he left my hair with exactly how I wanted it! I highly recommend Steven to anyone who is looking for manageable hair! read more

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Steven & Andrea are incredible. Im approaching 21 years of yuko straightening on my hair. I first got it done in London. Then I would travel from SoCal to NY to a trusted person after some bad experiences. And then I found Steven and he is the BEST at this. His level of skill and attention to detail is incomparable. In my 21 years I have experienced some rough treatments with hair breakage. You have to be so careful about who you trust doing Yuko. 7 years with Steven & Andrea now and never been more thankful for this kick ass duo. And sitting in a chair for 5 hours can be rough, so the great company is an added and very appreciated bonus. read more

Steven Tran - Yuko Hair - Steven is the best of the best. been getting yuko treatment for 20+ years, in London, NY & SoCal. No one compares to him. - Hair Stylists Near Me - San Marcos, California

It's been almost 3 weeks since I've gotten my YUKO treatment with Steven. Him and Andrea did an excellent job and they are very passionate about their line of work. We spent over 5 hours in the chair. I have wavy/curly hair with frizzy texture and I always had to baby my hair with curl cream and careful drying to get it to come out nice and even then sometimes it would still be a headache. I work as a health professional and I wanted to have the ease of management but also be able to look professional and frizz free. So far I am very happy with my decision, we did an 85% reduction so that I could still have some volume and texture left to style my hair if I want to. So far air drying has been super easy, a quick blowdry makes it nice and straight, and now I don't have to keep greasy hair just to keep it nice! Which is a plus after the gym. It also makes getting dolled up twice as fast. My hair feels healthy and sleek too! Thank you to Steven and Andrea! read more

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Steven and his wife took such great care of me today. It's my second time going to him for yuko and I will never go anywhere else. He truly is one of a kind. He took my hair from insanely Curly and unmanageable to sleek soft and vibrant. As a busy mom of 2 babies I no longer need to spend an hour every 2 days straightening my hair. I can simply wash and go. It truly is incredible. Thanks steven! read more

Did wonders to my hair! Love love love.... Told me straightforward what will be the results and what can be achieved at the consultation based on my hair type. I totally recommend him! read more

I've been going to Steven a few times now, and he and his wife do a stellar job every time. They are professional, punctual, and Steven is a plethora of knowledge when it comes to Yuko hair straightening. The result is never disappointing. Definitely, my go-to person whenever I need my hair beautified! read more

Amazing service! I had my hair permanently straightened and my hair came out really lovely. Steven is very knowledgeable and made sure I was well taken care of. Explained how my hair will be and how to manage it afterwards. I love how my hair turned out! Thank you! read more

I found Steven on Yelp while looking for Japanese Straightening. Steven set up a phone consult to ask me questions about my hair. He was able to set up an appointment for me despite my short notice. The Yuko Japanese straightening took almost 6 hours but I am so happy with the results. My hair is normally extremely thick with waves and curls that can get pretty frizzy. It can take me well over an hour to straighten my hair and my hair is really resilient to straightening. The Yuko has made my hair shiny, soft, and straight. I'm so excited with the out come and I constantly get comments about it. I highly recommend Steven for his professionalism and the amazing work he does! read more

Amazing service!!! Great timing and very professional I love going to Steven for my hair. He takes the time and effort to give you the best results read more

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I'm a curly haired human born to a straight hair mother. You don't know the struggle until your adult self glances back at childhood photos. Rule #1 - DO NOT BRUSH DRY CURLY HAIR! You will look like a frizz ball. I spent hours drying out my hair each day. I always admired those who could wash and wear as it was something I personally could never swing. Fast forward many years... My friend referred me to Steven who talked extensively with me to understand what I wanted done with this treatment. I explained to him that I wanted volume but wanted to cut hours off my prep time. He suggested a "beach wave" where we didn't completely eliminate my curl. I was so apprehensive as I have previously tried chemical relaxers, Brazilian blow outs and keratin treatments. This really does work and Steven is a master of his craft. He knows the product in and out as he used to be an instructor for the product. My husband is happier with my "getting ready" time and wash and wear is now something I frequently do! I'm on my second touch up and highly recommend Yuko to anyone who struggles with their hair. Don't think twice! Just do it read more

It's been over 5 months since I had my dry frizzy hair straightened by Steven. He is truly a surgeon for the hair. He diagnosed my hair type accurately and therefore used the correct amount of the chemical and was alert to know when to wash it off! I have enjoyed shiny straight glossy hair that I could only dream about. Thank you Steven! I intend doing a touch up at around 7 months for the new growth. If you ever only imagined shiny straight hair don't hesitate. Steven can make it a reality. read more

THE BEST Yuko System Japanese Straightening in 4 years after various results from different stylists. Steven Tran in San Marcos is Professional, gets the ultimate results, without hair damage. Soo pleased! Steven Tran, hands down!!! read more

My name is Kassie and I have been going to Steven for the Yugo straightening for the last year or so. I like his other clients who have kinky,curly hair have the same issue. I have been using chemically straightening my hair for the last 14 years as well. And every 3-4 months two during the recent 5 years. However, salonists that I have previously used were not very consistent with there services and techniques. There were times where I had to go back a week after and have it retouched up because my roots were still wavy. Then another salonist would burn my hair with the flat iron after a few years of treating my hair. He didn't completely dry my hair before the heat straightening process. And I had even expressed it to him the first time he did that. Then the last session that I had with him was in December 2016 he did the same thing. And I even had brought it up to his attention during the session that he can't straighten my hair while it is still wet. But he didn't listen to me and continued to flat iron my hair. And I could hear my hair sizzling with every swipe with the iron. And knee my hair was fried and done. While all this nightmare was going on Steven was providing his awesome service to his customer and I did not hear sizzling coming from his customer's hair. So that had confirmed my point that you do not flat iron hair when wet. And also I had made up my mind then and there that I was not going back to that salonist and would invest my time and money with Steven's expertise and knowledge. As I had heard him telling the story of how he decided to become an expert in the Yuku straightening. With that explanation and seeing how my present salonist at the time knew less about the do's and don'ts of hair I was sold before even becoming his faithful client. So thank you Steven, for being the best there is as I wouldn't have known what to do or who to turn to. And I would be a terrible hot mess. Alsofor your great precision and gentleness and most of all your sense of humor and entertaining me for the 4-5 hours during my session! ~Kassie read more

Going to Steven is the absolute best thing I have ever done to my hair in my entire life! I promise I am not exaggerating whatsoever! I went into his salon with super frizzy hair that I battled with for most of my life. I even told him and his wife Andrea the story of when I first heard of Japanese Hair Straightening - it was after my sister had hogged the flat iron in the morning to style her already pin-straight hair, leaving me to deal with the major insecurity of going to school with my natural frizzy hair contained in a bun yet again. This was middle school, and I cried so hard on the way to school! That day, when my mom picked me up, she had done some research on Japanese Hair Straightening and asked if I wanted to get it done. I told her no at the time, and ever since had the idea of one day going in the back of my mind. 10 years later and here I am! I wish I didn't wait this long to finally get it done, but Steven was so quick to respond and book an appointment with me! I have a pretty busy schedule in between school and two jobs, but he was so flexible. He responded to my inquiry via Yelp after I sent him a request at the desperate hour of 4am (I work night shift at the hospital hahaha). He was so understanding and so willing to work with me! We promptly met for a consultation the next day after my initial inquiry, and he was able to examine my hair. Like I said, I've always hated my hair, and I did many things to get myself to love it. That included lots of bleach and hair color (professionally done). Doing Yuko/JHS on bleach/hair color can be very damaging, so the consultation allowed Steven to look over the hair to see if the service can even be done to begin with. In my initial text to Steven I had mentioned getting it all dyed back to black in October, but I totally forgot to mention this in our consult, so we only looked at the bleached bits as they are fading and more prominent in my already black hair. Be sure you mention ANY color you've done to your hair!! We booked an appointment about two weeks out from our consult. This was so quick, considering Steven is very busy now that salons are open again and has been booked weeks out! I appreciated him squeezing me in as a new client - so amazing! The appointment itself took about 4 hours. Steven and his wife Andrea are like a well-oiled machine! I sat in awe of his craft - Steven is so focused on caring for what's best for your hair, you can't help but admire it. He's also so educational - he tells you exactly how the chemicals work and he teaches you tons about how things like stress and nutrition affect your hair. He's also unlike any other hairdresser I've had before in that he actually advises you in what he thinks is best for your hair and he steers you in the right direction. Most hairdressers I've had just do whatever you ask for and don't necessarily speak up if they don't think a style will look good on you or if it's a good choice for your hair. (Hence all my previous coloring, keratin treatments, and regrettable haircuts in the past). He advised me on things like avoiding too much layering, ways to part my hair, and when I went into the appointment hoping to get a long bob cut, he advised me that he thought it was going to be really cute. The thing with Steven that I've never felt in another hairdresser before is that what he says, he means, and you can count on your new hair being the best look for you. I trusted him 100%, and I felt comfortable with him knowing I was going to get amazing hair at the end of the appointment. Something about just being able to say to your hairdresser "whatever you think is best!" and being able to trust that it WILL be the best...it's just an amazing feeling that takes the stress and edge off of making any hair change. Needless to say, I walked away from the appointment absolutely in love with my new hair. It is so soft, so shiny, and everything I've ever dreamed of. I'm also in love with the new cut. It's such a wonderful transformation, and I can't thank Steven and his wife Andrea enough. My new hair makes me so happy, I almost want to cry! Thank you so much, Steven and Andrea! read more

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Steve and Andrea are amazing at what they do. They were very attentive and kind. The amount of knowledge/advice about hair care and hair in general given from Steven is priceless. Truly an expert in his craft. The Yuko straightening service I received in particular was fantastic. Do yourself a favor and pick Steven. All the reviews are 5 stars for a reason they aren't a fluke. read more

If you're on the fence about a straight perm, you definitely will have your mind changed by Steven's awesome system! My hair is naturally wavy and after years of straightening it every day to look somewhat presentable for work, I came to him with my ends completely fried and terrible highlights from my high school days. He is unbelievably patient and talks you through the entire process, which actually makes your hair softer and blends all of my badly done diy dye jobs (Sorry Steven ). Instead of attempting to tame my hair with my straightener and gallons of product in the morning, I now get to sleep in! If you're nervous about the price, take it from a broke college student that it is completely WORTH IT. I've been coming to Steven every summer to get my wavy roots straightened and plan to for many more years! read more

I have been getting my hair straightened by Steven for 4 years now! Let me tell you he is AMAZING!! Before going to Steven I went to a local salon that advertised Yuko however the hairdresser was not experience in the product at all. In fact she applied 2 different straightening products to my hair in less than a month before calling in the Calvary...Steven. He analyzed my hair and based on his knowledge knew exactly what to do with my hair. He could even tell that I had had a baby 18 months prior based on my hair growth! Genius I tell you! During the process he explained everything in great detail so that I could understand exactly what he was doing. Now I travel to wherever Steven is as I do not trust anybody else with my hair. Trust me when I say you will not be disappointed with the Yuko or Steven! If you've ever contemplated getting it done at least go for a consultation and let him Wow you with his knowledge & expertise!! read more

I may be bias because Steven Tran is my brother, but also know that I trust very few people with my hair. When I first tried out Yuko Japanese Hair Straightening, I was very skeptical since I've always had issues with frizziness and just very unruly hair. Straightening was never really a possibility when I was young since I didn't know who or where to turn. Plus, I've seen some friends who gotten their hair straightened and it just looked awful. Their hair ended up looking too flat, and there was no real movement besides just stick straight hair. After my first session with him, I was amazed at how shiny, smooth, and the overall texture was so different from what I had. I couldn't stop touching my hair. It's like when you get an amazing blowout and you turn people's heads as you walk by. Why can't all hair days be like that? Now, getting up in the morning to get ready for work is so easy because I don't have to style or blow dry. No more fussing around because those darn bangs just won't lay flat or taming those flyaways. Depending on how fast your hair grows you won't need to go back too often since it remains straight and you'd just need to touch up the areas that grew out. I would say I'd get my hair touched up at least once a year, so the cost is actually worth it once you do the math. ***Also, side note, he gives the best scalp massages during shampooing. read more

I would highly recommend Steven for his hair straightening services. I have extremely frizzy/curly/wavy Persian hair and keratin treatments have barely worked for me in the past to maintain my hair short & long term. After reading Steven's Yelp reviews I decided to consult with him via phone. He was extremely informative, prompt, and courteous. The whole process took about 5.5 hours and him + his assistant were very meticulous, kind, knowledgeable, and diligent. My hair has never been more straight, shiny, and silky before! It's such a relief knowing how many hours I will save from now on by not having to constantly straighten my hair. Thank you so much and can't wait to return for the touch up! read more

I have been wanting to do the Yuko treatment on my hair for 15 years. I finally did it and wish I did it sooner. I have a lot of very thick curly to kinky hair. Steven did an amazing job making sure not to over treat the highlighted/dyed areas. I literally get out of the shower comb and go. As a busy mom with two kids and working it's a godsend. Steven is very knowledgable and really knows his stuff in this arena. I will definitely be back for touchups. He is also very reasonably priced. I am so glad I found him! He is also personable, friendly and watched me walk out to my car as it was dark when we finished up. Nice guy. Very talented. read more

I have been going to Steven for the Yuko hair treatment for 2 years now and he does an amazing job! When I came to him my hair was so damaged and falling off from someone I had gone to previously for the Yuko treatment who did it wrong. Steven is now the only one I will go to. He is very professional and always available to answer any hair-related questions I have. I highly recommend him!! read more

Steven is fantastic at what he does! I recently had my hair straightened with the Yuko system, and I am in LOVE with the results. I have thick, wavy asian hair that requires a lot of maintenance and upkeep, especially if long. The treatment SIGNIFICANTLY reduced the amount of time I spend on drying and styling my hair. I wish I had done this sooner! Steven responded right away to my request for a consultation, and accurately quoted the cost/time needed to complete the treatment. Steven is not only knowledgeable about the Yuko straightening system, but hair in general. I'm so glad I found Steven, and it's an added plus that his place is so close to where I live! read more

I never thought I'd see the day when I'd be able to wet my hair and not have to worry about it getting curly on me. As a child I had ridiculously curly hair that was very hard to maintain and often times lead to tears when my mom tried combing it. As a teenager I started straightening my hair and it was great at first but it became very time consuming. I had no idea Japanese hair straightening was even a thing until I met Steven and his wife. I reached out to him a few months later inquiring about the process and he gave me a very detailed consult over the phone. I sent him pictures of my hair so he could get an idea of what he would be working with and he assured me it would be no problem. My hair has gotten less and less curly over the years from all the flat ironing I'd done to it to the point where my ends were straight and the rest of my hair was not. Steven said it was very odd lol but assured me he would take good care of my hair and that I would love the results. It's been about 4 days now since I got the Yuko treatment. I washed my hair for the first time last night and was blown away at the fact that it was drying and still very very straight! I will definitely be coming back to Steven for my touch ups in the future. He and his wife are both so wonderful! My sister has already told me she wants to do the Yuko straightening as well so we'll be seeing him again soon! read more

Steven is one of the most knowledgeable hair stylists I have ever met. He is great at what he does and can patiently explain everything to you based on both science and experience. I did my first Japanese straightening with him last year and loved it. I did it again recently and I'm very happy with the result. read more

Wow!! I was blown away by Steven's knowledge of hair care and especially his client service. He took the time to educate me about how to wash my hair properly and the right products to use. Highly recommend his service. read more

Steve has straightened my curly hair for a few years now! I have tried many different methods and Steve tops them all! I love my hair now! He is very professional and reliable! You should try it, you will love your results! read more

Steven Tran - Hair Stylists Near Me - San Marcos, California

Second time to see Steven, I needed a root touch up. He is correct about the hair getting better with each treatment. My hair is soft and semi straight, no frizzing! I walk in the rain without worries....come on fog and humidity, its on....and I think I could live in the tropics now. The Brazilian blowout for the fizzy haired people are a waste of time. Do yourself a favor and go to Steven. He is a great guy and had me laughing a lot during my last visit. Really my life is much better now that I am straightened out read more

I've never been fully happy with my hair until Steven did it for me the first time. I have naturally curly and frizzy hair and I thought I would be doomed to my fate forever. Luckily I had heard about the Japanese Straightening that Steven does. His work made me love my hair. I could finally wear it down without becoming frustrated and I could feel cute meanwhile. He's a professional and knows exactly what he is doing. He also can adjust his techniques to make your hair the way you want it. I HIGHLY recommend Steven Tran if you need services, the guy is fantastic and in my opinion one of the best!! read more

I have been coming to Steven for years. Before I found him I had seen quite a few people and let me tell you, no one does it better than Steven. He is still the best around for Yuko! He holds himself to the highest standards when he is working on your hair and you know you won't walk out unsatisfied! Highly recommend! I couldn't imagine letting anyone else touch my hair! If you want beautiful, straight hair, come and see him! read more

Steven is absolutely the best there is for Yuko straightening. Being someone who has had several Yuko services in the past with okay results, I wish I would have found Steven sooner. My hair is beyond straight and healthy looking and yields so many compliments on a daily basis. Steven is truly a master at what he does and you can fully sense that when talking to him about the Yuko process. The amount of knowledge and professionalism he exudes made me feel more than comfortable with him working on my hair. One thing that will definitely set him apart from others (aside from his skill and knowledge) is the fact that he truly cares about your hair. He knows when to not apply treatment (ie: in the event you may have had colored hair like I did) and how the treatment may react if left on for too long. Overall, if you are looking for a knowledgeable, reliable and professional person for Yuko services Steven is your guy! You will not be disappointed. read more

Everytime I need to get my hair done...this is the #1 guy to go to! He is extremely detailed and patient...gets back to my me immediately and keeps me updated on the scheduling and making sure it matches...he's not only a good hair straightener but also really cuts hair and dyes it in color extremely well I get mines done once a month. Very satisfied with his services. read more