You cannot beat this price... but be aware it's a no frills kind of experience (no shampoo service for men's cut, which tends to be kind of standard at Japanese salons?) but hey I'm fine washing my hair before my appointment and after on my own for this price. Nori was also quick with the cut, super friendly and a great conversationalist! Definitely going back. read more

I used their straightening service twice before, and it lasted for a good four months. I've done japanese straightening in several other places over the years, also lasting around the same: months. This time around, it barely lasted a month. :(( I brushed it off as maybe I wasn't drying it right, and went on with it, but it kept bugging me so I called them, only to be told it's "semi-permanent". I'm feeling really disappointed. Not worth it. And very quick research shows what japanese straightening is supposed to be: "With Japanese hair straightening, human hair is permanently straightened with a special solution. The hair is then rinsed, then separated into sections dried and ironed. ... Once straightened, hair will not go back to its frizzy or curly form, although any new hair growth will maintain the natural texture of your hair." Source: https://www.patrickevansalon.com/keratin-vs-japanese-hair-straightening#:~:text=With%20Japanese%20hair%20straightening%2C%20human,into%20sections%20dried%20and%20ironed.&text=Once%20straightened%2C%20hair%20will%20not,natural%20texture%20of%20your%20hair. read more

Tsubaki Hair Express - Bushy and wavy, basically back to the same I had before the straightening. :( - Hair Salons Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I made an appointment for a haircut on a weekday morning. The hairstylist made sure we are clear on how much hair I want to trim off and let me know the pricing prior to cutting. Yuka was very polite and did a quick blowdry and style for my hair at the end. My appointment was done in 30 min for a 4 inch cut. I was happy with my cut, and so I made my next appointment for a hair treatment. Tip: if you plan to get your hair washed, you must specify this when you make the appointment so they can allot enough time for that read more

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Friendly service and quality hair cuts. I think I've had all the hairstylists cut my hair at some point and they've all been really good! There's ac inside which is nice as well on a hot day. read more

This is the place to go for a quick/hassle free trim or haircut if you're in downtown but don't want to spend $30+ on a haircut. I give this place a 4 star since it is reasonable for its price. I have been to nicer salons where I paid $45 for just a trim so this place is a saviour when it comes to a quick cleaning of split ends at $10. If you come here definitely don't expect anything fancy but do expect a service that is courteous and efficient. read more

High quality service, fast response, friendly staff. Strongly recommend. I went there for short haircut and hairstyle re-design.

I got my hair done here today and was very impressed with the service! My stylist was Rina, she gave me gorgeous silver/blonde highlights and a haircut. She worked very efficiently and gently, all the staff are extremely polite and friendly. The salon itself isn't a fancy place but it's very conveniently located and more affordable than other salons I've been to for the same service. I'll definitely come back here and recommend to friends! read more

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Getting a haircut at Tsubaki is a wonderful experience and the stylists do a great job. The prices are very fair and the quality of the work they do is exceptional. Will definitely be back. Thank you! read more

I would probably come back here for the haircut. They are polite and price is more than reasonable, and you can usually get an appointment within a few days. However I feel like the hair dye experience is subpar for it's price $85. The chemical used has very unbearable smell and still prominent after 1 week. read more

Great job cutting my hair as an Asian man. Very polite service, fast, and very reasonable prices. I called ahead for an appointment but I think you can walk in if you're willing to wait. read more

Tsubaki Hair Express - My nice haircut - Hair Salons Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

As I sat down for the haircut, I asked my hairstylist how long will it take for the hair color, and he told me how much it would be instead. Then he showed me the scissors (which was odd because he didn't need to do that) when he asked me if I want my hair to be thinner. When I asked him to show me the ends of my hair while he was holding the mirror at the back, he just looked at me and showed me the back of my head instead. I gave up on talking to him. They had an additional hairstylist to blow dry my hair and he was disturbingly rough (he shook my head with his fingers and kept hitting my jaw which was unnecessary). When I looked into the mirror after I left, I realized that one side of my hair was shorter than the other side and it was obvious. This was unacceptable. No wonder they gave me a cheaper price (I was surprised when I saw the bill but now I know why). read more

Great experience for a cheap haircut in downtown Vancouver! Parking is sometimes a little challenging to find, but definitely not a reason to not give this place a shot! read more

Yay! I didn't know we had this genre of Japanese hair salon in Vancouver: utilitarian, not glam. Like the ones you'd find beside train stations and you walk in without an appointment. I found this place on Yelp looking for Inexpensive Japanese Hair Salon. The first inkling I got that this place was different was when I phoned to make an appointment: they said they didn't need my phone number, since it was just a cut. The next was when I walked in, and there was a guy sitting in a client chair blow-drying his own hair... Usually, even when I ask for a "cut", the salon gives me a "cut and shampoo", and I go along with it. This place didn't!! I"m so happy, not just because it makes it cheaper ($15+HST+tip=$20), but it takes forever to dry my long and heavy hair. I was out in 45 minutes! That never happens! I was happy with the result. Normal Japanese skills good. The stylist properly connected my bangs to the rest of my hair and reduced the volume, as is usually done. I would go to my regular place to drastically change my style, but this is a good quick stop for touch-up trims (when my normal salon is booked 2 weeks in advance). read more

Tsubaki Hair Express - Hair Salons Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Tsubaki Hair Express is definitely a "best bang for your buck" sort of hair salon, with no frills nor hidden charges. I started coming here a few months ago since my friend had recommended it to me and I found on google maps that the salon was only a 10 minute walk away from work. I actually get my hair cut once a month and it's usually during lunch-time since their cuts only take 30 minutes if you choose to do the one inch trim, without wash and blowdry. I basically only pay $15 (+tax + tip so ~$17.50-$18) for my cut and I usually book my appointment when they open in the morning at 10am. For women it's $18 for a trim and I feel that it's extremely reasonable since they also layer your hair and such. My stylist is Noriko and she's extremely polite and really puts in effort into making your hair look nice, even with the time constraints. My mother comes here as well (we both actually used to go to Chura) and she normally goes for the $18 trim + $7 shampoo/blowdry, and occasionally the $18 trim + $20 treatment+shampoo/blowdry. It's an extremely good deal because she normally gets a trim every 5-6 weeks so Tsubaki's services are perfect for her! If you want a full haircut (as in like... a complete style change, eg: going from chest length hair to a short bob) then it's $25 or something. (For guys its $20 but I don't know many guys who request for such dramatic changes) read more

It is so convient to find a salon in downtown that have appointments readily available when you call in to book. Their service is super quick but they also ensure your hair cut and colour is to your liking. My hairstylist had to re-dye my hair twice for touch up because she wasn't happy with how the colour didn't match my initial dye. It is great to know 00ylist takes the effort in the quality of their work! Everyone is super friendly there. Note, colouring typically doesn't include the cost of the blow and dry. But they offered me free blow and dry because I had haircut with 7 days before my hair dye session. Or else the cost would have been an additional $5 for the twins read more

In Dec after class at BCIT I found this salon by chance. Saw the price list, very reasonable, and decided to go in for a trim that's long overdue. I was very lucky and got in without an appointment. Char was my stylist and she was attentive to my requests and did a very good job with my hair. Now I needed another trim again and called to book an appt with Char but she doesn't work on Saturdays. I got Ai this time and she did a fantastic job as well. I paid $25+tax+tips for a trim (more than 1 inch). I think it's very reasonable. Who needs a fancy wash anyway. They're quick and you can probably do it during lunchtime. read more

The service is always good. And the staffs here are very friendly. I get my hair cut and shampoo done for about $27 including tips. LOVE this place read more

Tsubaki hairstylists do a wonderful job with thick, stick-straight hair like mine. Among the best haircuts I've ever had. The stylists at Tsubaki are all Japanese and cater principally to a hip, young Japanese clientele, and thus are very adept at creating via texturing and layering the kind of pixyish, intricate cuts that are fashionable across the Pacific right now. Long hair, short hair--the results are equally striking. If you don't come with a look already in mind, you're likely to have no trouble finding the perfect 'do in the Japanese hair magazines on offer. Hundreds of styles, most X100 cuter and hipper than the cheerleader - soccer mom nonsense in your typical American hair salon "look book". And such a bargain. Under $20 for a cut and blow-dry. $25 if you want to radically alter your look. I am now completely sold on Japanese hair salons. read more

Let's get one thing straighten out. They display a large sign outside stating "$15 Hair Cuts!!". This is a false advertisement. It is $15 only if you cut 1 inch of hair or less. So really, it should say "$15 Trims!!". Now I don't know any girls who would go to a salon to trim less than 1 inch of hair - isn't that a waste of time and money? "$15 Men Hair Cuts!!" would also work. My cut ended up being $25, which is decent but not that great in terms of value. I was in and out of the salon within 35 min, and that was including a 10 min wait. That's lightning fast and although not necessarily indicative of a poor job, it does make me feel a little weary. I prefer a stylist who takes his/her time. And $25 did not include wash or blow-dry. The cut was nothing to rave about. I would not go back for anything more than a trim, and I'll have to make sure they cut no more than 1 inch. It was also a little difficult to communicate with the Japanese stylist who spoke minimal English. I think I'd rather save my money towards a quality cut somewhere else. read more

Ladies, I'm sure you all feel a bit ripped off when you go in for a trim and have to pay over $30.00 for it, well go to Tsubaki and use the extra money on a mani/pedi instead! Although located in downtown, this little shop is unpretentious and is as basic as it gets. The space is actually split between Tsubaki and a barber. Kind of interesting to see the clash of culture and generations. One side you have the funky, young japanese hair stylists and on the otherside you have the old school, yakkity yak senior barbers. Regardless, they seem to be sharing the space very respectfully and professionally. Didn't think I would need an appointment but I made one anyways, and thank god I did seeing how they got quite busy around that time. I was in and out in 30 minutes, my trim is exactly what it is, and my hair did not get washed hence didn't require a blow dry. My bill came to $16.90 including tax and I tipped $3.00. For anything more than a trim, I would go back to my regular stylist, but for a quick trim or clean up, this is the place to go! read more

I've never had a bad haircut in my life. I'm not saying that because I have awesome hair but because I get the easiest haircuts possible. Long hair, side bangs. No fuss, no frills. This was the worst haircut of my life and I was in tears at some point. I asked for sidebangs but for some odd reason she failed to understand the picture I showed her of myself (so it's definitely possible on my head) in sidebangs and I ended up with STRAIGHT BANGS. THAT'S RIGHT. THE BIGGEST NIGHTMARE THAT COULD POSSIBLY HAPPEN TO A TWENTY-SOMETHING YEAR OLD TRYING TO LOOK PROFESSIONAL. FRONT. STRAIGHT. LITTLE GIRL. BANGS. I kept telling her look, the bangs are supposed to split at some point so they become SIDE and not STRAIGHT bangs but she insisted that she cut sidebangs. After a lot of time explaining and her smiling unapologetically, and a picture diagram by me, my hair wasn't any better so I decided to just cut my losses and just pin up the sad remains of my bangs for the next two months. If you see a sad Asian girl with her bangs pinned up, chances are it's me. Should've known to go to a legit salon. read more

I've been getting Japanese straightening for the past 10 years, usually in Asia or hair salons in Richmond (for their low prices). I decided to give Tsubaki in downtown a try because I was getting tired of the wait time at those hella busy Richmond salons. My appointment was on a Thursday afternoon, booked via phone. I've never been here so I didn't ask for a specific stylist. My stylist was Yusuke, who took care of my Japanese treatment from beginning to end with impeccable detail! The stylists at the salons I've been to previously always take on 1 or 2 customers during my treatment because there's a wait time for the solution to take effect on my hair, but Yusuke was focused on my hair the whole time. Due to my insane amount of hair, he got some assistance during the blowdrying/straightening session. When it came to the cut, he made sure what length I wanted, and he layered the hair beautifully. Half of my hair was previous straightened, so my treatment was only $150 (for medium length hair). $25 for the cut and $7 for shampoo, this treatment only came to $190 with tax in the end! This is an amazing price considering most places charge $300+ nowadays! A definite thumbs up :)!! read more

I just called them today after saw many good reviews about this place. And I got a spot directly for an appointment around 2 pm (try to come around 1-2pm since usually, it is super busy around 3 pm). I cut my hair with stylish named Nori. She was super friendly and skillful. I just told her that any hairstyle is okay (since I have no clue what's best for me). And she was able to know what haircut suit me best. The result is incredible! Definitely, will come back and do my hair treatment there! read more

This is by far the cheapest place if you're looking to have the Japanese Hair Straightening done. (rest of their services are very affordable as well) My hair is about 16 inches long, (so considered 'long') and costs $170 for the straightening and $10 for shampoo and blow-dry. (other places would easily charge double that). Service is very good, though this might not be the place for you if you want to do a lot of chit chat with your stylist, especially if you don't speak Japanese as their English isn't always that good. For me that's perfectly fine as I like to read on my tablet instead. They used to share the salon with a barber shop run by one old man, but now it seems like Tsubaki runs the entire place. The place is kept fairly clean and appointments are on time. Very good services for affordable prices! read more

Tsubaki is a very good hair-cut place, it is Japanese run, and very very inexpensive. 15$ for just a cut, 20$ for cut / wash, for guys this is great because you get excellent hair cuts and money left over so your girlfriend/wife can get her 100$ perm! The only thing you do need to worry about is communication, because their english is not very good, better to have a picture or a good idea what you want. I've been here about half a dozen times, and the results have only varied based on how well I was able to communicate what I wanted. A great place, affordable and great cuts! read more

They do a good job cutting hair, and they are quite nice. I guess because I am Indian (from India, Columbus was looking for US), they are sorta thrilled or something that I speak their language to a degree. So, they are really nice folk. But, I don't speak it perfectly, and that's a problem. I've been here before, but I think I won't return. Most of the stylists do not speak English well, which has led to confusion and me not getting the ideal hair cut in times past. I would say, if you speak Japanese perfectly, you should go here. The pricing is quite reasonable and the quality is good. But non-Japanese speaking folk should perhaps steer clear. read more

I had a great hair cut with a very reasonable price. She was very confident and im happy. Vustomer service is amazingly good. Highly recommended. I have tried a few in downtown area and now decided to come here from now on. You can take advantage of my search and go to them. Others like Robson barbers are too arrogant and intrusive. read more

I've been to this salon twice now and each time I had to wait even though I booked appointments in advance. First time I waited around 20 minutes, second time around 10. The hair cut is decent but don't expect it to be spectacular or anything. You do get what you pay for. Its a good place for a quick cheap trim, just don't try to get any drastic style change. read more

Best haircut in town, don't pay $50 for a haircut just because the place is new and has some cucumber water $15 they clean you up and make you feel fresh for the weekend As good if not better than japanese haircuts in Tokyo Ask for Oya, tell him Scott sent you. You'll need an appointment a day or two in advance read more

Pretty solid and depending on time of day/stylist you get you either get a) good cut but rushed service for amazing price dt ($15+ tax) b) good cut and still friendly service for (again) amazing price given dt. As a guy it's hard not to ask more. Cactus Club for haircuts it's not, so if you're a gaijin looking to pick up cute Japanese hairstylists this is likely not your joint. But for under $20 with tips haircut no frills it's hard to beat this place. read more

Best haircut of my life, and I went to hair school! I've been here more than once. The cut is quick and inexpensive (depending on how much I can afford cut and tips will come to max $20), and my hair feels so soft and light when I leave. The style does not fall out after I sleep (as sometimes when you go to the salon they style it to something you can never achieve on your own at home), it is the same the next day. The stylists are quiet and polite, and somehow always know exactly what I want. Perfect! read more

The value for the price is on point. Great quality with Japanese courtesy. I have been back several times.

I have been getting my haircuts from Yuka for over 3 years ~ i always called in to book an appointment and asked for Yuka. Maybe once or twice, I was in a rush to get my hair cut and so i just did a drop-in to have whoever was on staff to cut my hair. it works best to communicate or have a picture of what you want - i usually choose a hairstyle from one of the Japanese magazines provided and she consults with me about what can be done with my hair. I used to cut my own hair before coming here - because of work reasons i needed to get a more presentable hairstyle. :P Sometimes I just leave it to Yuka to decide for me the type of hairstyle to get. She has better judgement than me because she takes into account of my hair texture, thickness, direction of growths and face shape, etc. I almost fell asleep when i got my hair washed - the scalp massages were so good ~ haha The decor of the place is very minimal - nothing fancy or flashy, just practical and the essentials. read more

Oya is the best. Hesitant to post this review because he is so booked up, but seriously hes awesome. Great fades, and he has a very unique technique when cutting hair. read more

I've been getting my hair done here for a little over a year (except for the time I cut my own hair) and have to say, it's an amazing deal with wonderful, fast service. A hair treatment AND cut is just over $35. Where else can you get that? Makoto was also able to fix the mess I made of my hair (I don't care what YouTube tutorials say, don't try to save money by cutting your own hair- it's not worth it). I have paid three or four times as much for a cut that looks perfect in the shop but I can never re-create it at home so for me It doesn't matter that he isn't fluent in English because Makoto was able to look at how my hair sits and know precisely how to shape and style it so it looks its best- not just on the day of the hair-cut but months later. As an added bonus, if you get the treatment, the salon also gives you a sample of Snob Girls hair oil gel-caps. My hair is naturally dry at the ends and it just soaks this stuff up! read more

Wha?!? This place is great! After reading the reviews I decided to give it a go after work. I'm super broke right now and can't afford a fancy salon. No worries! I walked in and was able to get a trim right away (maybe I got lucky). The girl was perfectly nice, we didn't really talk and I think that was just fine. She did a really nice job! My hair is very thick, and tends to be a bit poufy/frizzy (trying to masquerade as wavy/messy/natural ;) ). She blow dried it into smoother curls, straightened it out around my crown, and then teased it up a bunch as well. I really liked it. I'm considering coming back once in a while just for a blow dry... once I can afford those kinds of luxuries, of course. read more

This is the perfect place to get a trim if your hair is getting a little long but you want to keep your current style. The cut started out with a discussion on what I wanted done. I also like to ask the stylist for their opinion, and after some observation, the stylist (Ai) gave me an outline of how she was going to trim my hair. Ai was quick, yet paid attention to detail. There is no wash/shampoo (one of my favourite parts of a salon visit), but you get what you pay for. Thirty minutes from start to finish and under $20 including tip. read more

I had an appointment with Yuka today during lunch break from work. She did an amazing job. I asked for u-shape from the back with a bit of layers. As well, I asked for my hair thinned out a bit (it was very heavy). I didn't have my hair washed there, and it cost only $15 for a nice hair trim, blow dry and style :) I totally recommend Yuka at Tsubaki :) read more

Good trim cheap and very nice hair stylish

So I've been going to Tsubaki for a hair trim for over a year now. Everytime I asked for Yuka. She is great and her english has definitely improved. Today, I went in for an actual cut. I showed her a few pictures and she did a great job. I would totally recommend Yuka if you want to try out Tsubaki. Just make sure you have a pictures in mind. read more