She is the original owner of Tocco in Koreatown and is incredibly skilled at haircuts. Her prices are very reasonable ($60 for a cut). I used to go to Koreatown for all my haircuts, but I've finally found a salon I truly love and no longer need to. read more

Took my son on a very last minute appointment. Sonya is always very professional, kind and talented! She charges very fairly. My son was very pleased with his haircut. Will definitely recommend. read more

I love Sonia, she is the best hair stylist ever. When I came to her at first, my hair was super burnt and ruined. She has been working on my hair and has made it completely healthy. She truly cares about your hair and does what is needed to get it to where it should be. She also has a lot of fun when doing your hair. I love that she is able to shape my hair and style it in a way that flatters my face. She has done such an amazing and beautiful job! I am definitely a forever client because she has honestly been the best and most Devine with my hair. Thank you Sonia, I truly appreciate all the care and love you have done to my hair. Because of you, I feel more confident and secure about myself. read more

STACY is the BEST!!! Been coming to this salon for 8 years now and as I'm getting my regular touch up color- decided to write them a review because Tocco Salon is really an excellent salon to go to. Stacy is an expert with coloring- she knows what'll work great with your skin tone in regards to your hair color choice. Everytime I leave Tocco I'm always feeling great and relaxed. The Salon is clean, beautiful with complimentary tea and coffee. I love visiting Tocco Salon and will always refer friends for hair services to Stacy and Sonia. They're the BEST! read more

This review is strictly for Sunita the eyebrow/henna lady. I have been following Sunita for the past year who does eyebrow threading and henna. She works at Tocco Beauty Salon Thursday Thur Saturday. She also does henna parties and will travel to you! Check her out she is beyond amazing! read more

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been coming here for years for straight rebond and cuts, great place, clean, and super spacious :-)

Stacy is amazing! I felt like I met a long time friend, so warm and friendly. I was very comfortable from start to end. I had color all over and keratin straightening and she trimmed my fried and dried ends from a bad bleaching that was done 6 mos ago. The process went smooth and fast and Stacy explains every step of the way. Price was great and I felt like I was in good hands. So happy with the result and will be back for sure. Highly recommend and glad to have found a great and honest hairstylist. Place was super clean with free coffee, tea and water. Thanks Stacy! read more

Not the warmest welcome, but the best service I've ever had. I'd have to say this place is a little hidden gem. I got a hair cut with shampoo and it was perfect and efficient. I was in and out in about 30 minutes. Sonia was straight to the point with her consultation and recommendation. It really showed that she cares. I've been to many hair salons and she styled it best. might I add that the interior is adorable. I will be returning. read more

The stylists here Stacy is amazingly experienced! We went in for a japanese hair straightening and i was more that satisfied with the result. It only took about 4 hours for very VERY thick, curly hair and Stacy walked us thru every step. She was incredibly patient, and it speaks to this locations amazing customer service that she tried to makes us as comfortable as possible, offering us coffee, water and breaks thru the treatment. I absolutely loved my experience here and will be returning! read more

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Sonia is so caring and professional. Always ! I've been coming here for years. Highly recommend them. Stacey is also very professional and caring. I don't trust anyone else with my hair.. read more

I'm Mexican with an Asian hair cut now. Thanks! Actually I don't mind the do, I've got a lot of compliments on it, but I wasn't going for that look this time. When I asked you to keep my bangs long I wasn't kidding. I can clearly see my ears which means my bangs are about 4 inches shorter than the back of my hair. The good thing is that since you cut my hair it's been growing like a chia-pet, therefor I can rapidly get the cut I actually wanted (somewhere else). Look I don't care about the dry hair theory in which one must cut off all the dry parts in order for it to grow. Woman I have bad ass hair b/cuz I over process the life out if it, if I followed your theory I'd have a bald head. Now kindly step away from the scissors. read more

I'm on a Southern California wide search for a decent salon. I always get cut/color and am willing to spend 200-250 dollars for a decent salon. However upon a recommendation I went to Tocco and I had by far the worst experience that I have ever had with a cut/color and customer service in my whole life. It has taken me quite a while to write this review I went to Tocco about a year ago now, but I had to let the anger fade a bit before I could express myself in words that I am allowed to publish. The 1st problem was that two different people were working on my hair, the manager/owner mixed my color which was later applied by an employee, the employee ran out of color halfway threw my color, she proceeded to mix another batch which resulted in half of my head being a noticeably different shade of brown. Yes I said brown, how can you mess that up, my hair is brown and I was getting it colored brown!!! IT'S NOT ROCKET SCIENCE!!! The 2nd problem was I selected a very cute cut from their own personal collection of hair style books. It was a layered look, full of body. The manager cut and styled my hair to be stick straight after I specifically told her that I wanted a full look. I left with 2 tone hair that stuck to my head. It was a horrific experience. The only redeeming quality is that they are cheap!!! I paid 90 total for a cut and color, not bad if they did a good job, but because they traumatized me for life I think even a penny would have been too much. I wish I could give negative stars on this one. read more

So I have really thin hair. And I really hate getting my hair dyed. I always tell the stylist "please don't turn my hair BLACK". I need a dark to medium brown. I always end up with get black hair. BUT, not here. I love love love the way they dye my hair. I get the color I want and they do a wonderful job of keeping the hair dye off my face. read more

I was hesitant to go to the hair salon but my aunt raved about the owner-artist of this salon. Supposedly, she's one of the best hairstylists when it comes to sharp bobs. (Think Anna Wintour) One word of caution - she always cuts too much. Understand she can't stand my split ends and "damaged hair" but IMHO she always tries to cut a lot more than she should... or more than I want her to. Overall, I liked the service and I'd recommend it to my friends. I no longer go to this place because I'm growing out my hair, but it's a reliable spot to get a trim. At $40 + tip, you can't beat it. Oh, and they have a hair designer who used to be a make-up artist. He used to be a make-up artist w/ Bobbi Brown cosmetics. Take images/photos of the look you want and your favorite colors, though, because his English isn't too great. He's not a full-time make-up artist, so you'll need to call and make an appointment. read more

EFF...CRAP..SHXT..FUGG I totally cheated on my hairstylist :[, but dude we're in a recession and those 50 dollar cuts were seriously burning holes in my pocket..of course i still love my stylist to death, but I think i've found someone who's nearer and for the price, i would be insane to pass up... SO my girl Jay and I decided we needed a fresh new look..more me then her. She just wanted a trim. So every time I'm headed to work I pass by this new salon. I don't think much of it, but today or well now yesterday while on a crazy hunt to find a place that does good cuts for a reasonable amount of money, I accidently yelp this place and my friend Jay remembers this place and thinks we should try it out. I'm like o.k. BUT totally freaking out. Everytime i go to someone new, they always tend to leave me disappointed and I always end up back to my stylist and she fixes their mess...but happy to say NOT HERE! The girl who gave me a fresh new cut was MAY. Young and hip and totally understood the look I was going for. She would also ask if she was cutting too much, what I liked, how long, etc. She was so nice and sweet I absolutely adored her. AND ok here's the best; part my fabulous new cut... $25!!! I think this is a promo since it's a new salon, but even if they were to raise it to let's say 35 it would still be super worth it! I was so hesitant to write this review, but I hardly see people here and well I want them to keep their business going and not close down. Not to mention I would be one selfish biotch if I didn't write this review. It could probably help some poor lost soul out. So why the 4 stars?..I was thinking of doing color and I was told it would be 100. Right now i'm on the prowl for good deals and well a hundie would be too steep for m, especially if you knew my hair because my hair is pretty thin so I just couldn't justify that. Maybe if it was thick then maybe so, but it's pretty thin. So yes! I swear to you. I'm definitely going back to May when I need a trim or cut, but to my normal stylist when I really want my hair super styled and fab and when I actually have more dinero to go or even for color cuz it's still cheaper at my other place. As for my girl Jay. Absolutely loved her cut. She was apprehensive like I was, but once she saw the end result she absolutely loved it! And she had some guy with long hurr. Sorry didn't catch his name! read more

A complete wack job. It's going to take me months to grow out. Went in for a quarter inch trim and got inches removed and one side shorter than the other. Beautiful salon too bad they fucked me over. read more

Terrible service. I came later in the day and the lady audibly sighed while doing my hair because I have a lot of hair and it was getting late. I am fairly young and look even younger, so I felt that I was treated like a kid. Also, I called in advance about prices and was charged nearly double what I was originally told. My perm did not take and it was a big waste of time and money. When I called about this problem, I was basically told that there was nothing that could be done and I was not compensated in any way. Will not be returning. read more

I've been coming here once every 2 weeks for a few months now and honestly I gotta say this is my go-to place. Pretty much I get the same hairstyle every time I come in which is just a fade on the sides and a trim on top, very nice and clean cut afterwards. Just recently about a week ago, I decided to change up my hairstyle and they did it no problem and I love it! I'm happy with my new look and I can't stop staring at my hair. By the way did I mention the hair stylists are super nice and friendly. Been looking for a nice hair salon for awhile and I have to admit this one beats out every other salons I've been to. Definitely a good price for the cut you get and simply a great place to go to. read more

My new favorite hair place! I'd been going to the same stylist for 14+ years and I was no longer happy with the results. Ran into a woman with GORGEOUS color in the Riviera Village by my work and she told me to go see Sonia at Tocco. I've been 3 times and my color is FABULOUS. I always make my appts with Stacy and I love her friendly, casual vibe. Very thorough, very clean salon and the cuts by Sonia are perfect. My sister went to get her hair done and she is so happy with her results. And the best part? I'm actually saving money now and much happier with my hair!! read more

Since this salon is within walking distance of my house I decided to be a brave guinea pig and try this new beauty salon. Fortunately when I walked out of the place my hair did not resemble that of a guinea pig. A banner hanging outside said hair cuts $15. Much better than the $35 that I have been paying down the street. I called to confirm that 1) they cut men's hair and 2) the price. Well the price was $15 or for the owner $25. I decided to see the owner since I figured that she had a bigger stake in the place than persons just renting space. From the outside Tocco looks like a house and the inside was a pleasant surprise. Nicely decorated and great design. Felt luxurious. This helped lower my blood pressure as I am always nervous trying out a nice place when my hair is involved. Sonia (Kyung Ae Kim), the owner and President was very confident and told me "don't worry". She cut my hair very politely and took her time to make it "right". The result was fine except for my wife laughing out me upon my return home and saying to me "cute". Anyway - I am happy with the cut and will safely return again. I recommend Tocco to try as there seems to be potential. The ambiance is very nice too. Sonia only charged me $15 and gave me a coffee mug as a present! read more

Just today I had my half yearly appointment with Sonia and since it has been several years since I 1st came here, I thought I'd do a review update. Over the last few years I have gotten to know Sonia and her staff and feel like they have taken the time to get to know me (which is hard when you only see someone twice a year) and I really appreciate that. They are always accommodating when I call for an appointment and I always leave the salon feeling fresh and loving my hair. If you are looking for a good salon with people who know what they are doing... this is the place. read more

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This is the first salon I have been to that was consistent every time; I've been searching for great hair salons in the Los Angeles / Orange County area, and through a recommendation I came across this place Sonia is extremely skilled and has decades of experience in the hair industry. Did you know she's done hair for the Miss Korea pageants? The value of her work definitely shows in every visit. I've been coming here for the past 6 years now and I've got to say, I'll never be going elsewhere! From hair dye to perm, I've never left unsatisfied. Her recommendations are always on point. I have extremely thin hair but somehow, with her magic, my hair always look full and voluminous when I leave! read more

I've been coming here for several years because it's close to where I live and is convenient. Another plus is the fact that this place uses great quality hair dyes. Most important, Sonia, the owner, is an extremely skilled hair stylist with a ton of experience. However, this place has poor customer service. Sonia is unfriendly and borderline rude. She can also be a bit rough -- if you're coming for a pampering experience, you're in for an awakening. I was willing to put up with it because of her skills, but I drew the line when she was rough cutting my daughter's hair and nearly burned her scalp despite her yelling "it's too hot!" when she was blow drying. No apologies. Her staff is friendly, though. read more

Been coming to see Sonia for about 5 or 6 years. I usually call ahead to make my appts but have also called for same day appts and she has been able to accommodate me. She is very good at what she does and her price is very reasonable. She is not someone that will talk your ear off or talk nonsense which i really appreciate. My first time i was there i took my time and explained what i wanted. After a few times i can just sit in the chair and let her do her work. Thank you Sonia! read more

I've needed a haircut for so long, but I am so particular about my hairstyle that I'd rather continue with bad hair days than to try and find a stylist that can give me what I want. In any case, while in the area, visiting my sister, I spotted Tocco Salon within walking distance so decided to give it a go. Although I didn't have an appointment, they were able to get me in. I didn't get the stylist's name, but I showed her several pictures of the styles I was looking for and we both agreed that the one we chose was the one for me. I absolutely LOVE my cut! I started with shapeless, medium length hair and ended with a chin length bob shaped and cut to compliment my face. There was another lady getting her hair done by another stylist and she looked amazing too! My cut cost $30, but I've paid triple that amount for cuts just as good, or sadly some that came out bad. So...I think this was really a bargain. Other than the usual hair services, this is a full service salon with reasonable prices that includes facials and mani-pedis. The location was perfect for me, on PCH, the salon stylish and quaint with a friendly staff. I will definitely go back! read more

Came here under the recommendation of a friend and will likely return here again. Made an appointment, came in, and Sonia was able to start on me almost right away. Hardly had to wait, good sign already. First was the initial rinse, I don't know what shampoo they used but it left my head feeling minty fresh. The cut itself was good and came out exactly how I wanted. I will be coming here again next month when I need a new haircut. read more

BEST in Town !! The best hairdresser !!! Sonia, the hairdresser and owner of the Toko hair salon, has been a top beautyist in her career for more than 40 years, especially in the 70 's for Korean entertainers read more

Great place for hair and they recently added threading and henna! Would suggest to friends!

Stacy is the best hairdresser I have had in years. She does a very good job and never cuts too much off my hair. Thank you! Sincerely, Pat Lardy of Carson. She was recommended by the Owner of Hot N Tot! I had asked her where does she get her hair done, because she always looks so nice. read more

I've been coming here for years now and I love it. I wouldn't go anywhere else. Sonia and Stacy do such an excellent job on my straightening. They are very skilled and make sure not to over process your hair. I live an hour away and it is worth the drive every time. read more

This place is BUMPIN yo. If you and your friends got nothing to do on a Friday or Saturday night, this is the place to be. Great prices too. But really, Sonia can cut any type of hair. I've changed my hairstyle many times, and I always get it done here. Always left happy and beautiful. She's very accommodating and will do whatever do help you out. and just a tip...the owner of the restaurant has a ugly son who visits from time to time. Just be careful read more

I am new to the area and decided to try this salon because I recieved a 20% off coupon. I called to make the appointment for highlights and they said it would be 60 dollars....which is pretty inexpensive!! I also informed them of my coupon, which would be an additional savings. When I arrived I was coldly greated by my hair dresser. We reviewed the cost and she said it would be around 80 dollars....not what was discussed on the phone:( I told her about my quote on the phone and she said she would do my highlights for 70 dollars. I was annoyed...but I agreed. We did not speak the entire time. I was offered some tea which was the extent of our talking to one another. When drying my hair she did not use a brush. I asked her to dry it out with a brush nicely, and she did. My hair turned out ok...a little to blonde, but I didnt want to complain. When I went to pay I presented my coupon. The lady at the cashier insisted that I wait and use it in the future. She even went on to say that the hairdresser put extra highlights in my hair so I got my money's worth. I insisted that I use the coupon as discussed.....she finally took it. Needless to say I will not be going back. It was an annoying experience. I guess you get what you pay for. I guess I will be looking for a new salon in the next few weeks for some lowlights.... read more

I will never ever go here ever again. Cannot emphasize how bad their customer service is. I went in to trim my hair because I wanted to grow it. I told her this and she said "we'll keep the length". Keeping the length does NOT, and ever will in any country, mean cutting 3 inches of hair. Seriously? I stopped her and asked her about it and she said that I wanted to layer it. Even if I asked for layer, it does not mean cutting 5 inches from the front part of my hair. Now it looks like I am wearing a super short bob wig over my hair. Great job! Way to admit your mistake. She kept saying, "it'll look better once it grow". No, really? Maybe it's because that's what I wanted from the begininng. AND she kept poking my eyes with her brush.. Never again will I go here... read more

I went there today all shaggy and came out feeling like James Bond. Enough said

Had to try this place twice, just to make sure. I am always looking for a good manicurists and preferably one that has a strong command of the English language. So being completely feed up with the shop I was going to I decided to try Tocco's. I walked and found Grace. She is so sweet and is very attentive to my needs and my sensitive cuticles. I felt relaxed the whole time and the massage was great. This was one of the best experiences I have had in a long time from a local spot. I have already made my next appointment! read more

This is one of my 2 favorite salons. I always have LONG hair with layers and side-swept bangs. The worst experiences I have had at other salons are when stylists cutting off much more than I ask for. I only cut my hair about once a year because I like leaving it long, but when I do, I can definitely trust Sonia (the owner) with my hair. Sometimes, there is a slight wait even when I have an appointment because the previous client runs long, but I have not had to wait any longer than 10-15 minutes, which I think is very reasonable. I would definitely recommend Sonia. read more

I have been coming here for the past couple years now for a nice clean and quick cut. It's obviously meant more for the ladies but she does a fine job for me! I don't know much about hair so I always tell the person to do whatever they think would look best, usually the haircut would come out ok but ever since I started coming to Tocco I am actually happy with how it looks! She cleans up the sides very well and I never have any long stray hairs straggling behind. Simple crew cuts to stylish cuts with the front wave, this place can do it all! Tocco will have my business for years to come and the price is right! read more

I am kind of girl who will drive two hours to get my hair done right. I normally don't have set budget for making my hair looking at its best. And I don't easily trust a new stylist. When I found this place, I felt like I hit a treasure. It is a few minutes from my house. It is very clean and warm. And the most importantly, Sonia is one of the best stylists I have had. She uses the best products and gets the job done right. She is very experienced, fast in actions, but will pay great attention in what she is doing. I have had three or four cuts and couple colors there. She gave me new styles each time. All look very nice. You will have to trust her idea and judgment in designing your hair. If you just want to have the same look over and over, she is probably not your best choice. I am very happy with Tocco. I am a loyal customer. And I drag my husband there too. Then he becomes one, now. read more

Sonia has been one of the most kind and caring people I have ever met, so it shocks me to hear people think she is rude. But, if I am honest, I thought she was not totally friendly until one day... I had recently been diagnosed with a tumor in my head and Sonia and Stacy noticed one side of my hair was developing faster than the other, so I spilled the beans about the tumor... and they proceeded to care for me in ways I never imagined. Sonia took me aside and prayed for me (in Korean, which was really cool!) and she put me on a prayer chain that reached across the world. That was 3 years ago, and even though I only go every 6 months or so, Sonia always asks me about EVERYTHING in my life - she remembers my kids and my husband by name, and even though there is a slight language barrier, there is no denying how kind and caring this woman is. And in terms of hair (salon review, right?), I have long blonde hair and go for cut and highlights. They do a great job, and Sonia is so good at keeping my long layers, and my long bangs (no Dumb and Dumber, here!). She is an expert at cutting my hair. They have never skimped on products, styling or anything. I got Keratin a few years ago and loved the results. I have never had a bad experience, so it is strange to read these other reviews. And the ambience is great - bright and open and airy. Always offering refreshments, magazines, etc. NOTHING but praise for Tocco. read more

I went in about 6 months ago to get my prom hair and makeup done. It was one of the most traumatic experiences I've ever had. The lady who was doing my makeup put on foundation that was way too light for my skin and set it with hot pink foundation. She also tried to put on purple eyeshadow on me when I specifically told her I was wearing a peach colored dress. Needless to say, I had to get it redone with very little time somewhere else. As for the hair, it was a very messy job. Also, I paid 50 in cash and wanted to pay 40 on my card. However, I ended up getting charged 90 on my card and I had to come back in the next day to get a refund. It was a horrid way to spend my senior prom getting ready and I do not recommend this salon at all. read more