Sky is my go to hair stylist. He might look young but he is very good at styling hair. He is very generous sharing his skills - how to style so I can replicate his magic! He even gave me a senior discount! I appreciate that since I am now a retired grandma.... read more

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Okay please see Ling! She is an incredible stylist/ master hair cut is my take on her! You will Love her i promise. Please tell her Patti referred you! She a perfectionist when it comes to Cut and color! So greatful she was recommended to me. No more stressing with bad hair days wow! Wonderful Person! read more

Unique Hair Technical Center - So easy and light! Never love my hair like I do with Ling taking care of me. She's so knowledgeable. Love her! - Hair Salons Near Me - San Gabriel, California

I was lucky to get a second day appointment with Sky. He did a great short bob for me. The shape stayed very nicely after shower too - definitely shows his techniques. The whole experience is very easy and pleasant. I would definitely recommend the service to other customers. Do plan ahead because their appointments are filled fast. read more

For sky's Knowledge and insight on hair color and his welcoming demeanor. Thank you for fixing and recommending the different options for my hair tones and fixing it nonetheless. 5 stars for his honesty and being so raw. Sky definitely spreading and leaving footprints of his creativity in this world and a gem. I will be a client forever. read more

I've been going to Sky for my haircuts for more than 10 years now. Ever since he moved further away from me to this new location in San Gabriel, I started trying other places for my haircuts... only to find myself going back to Sky. He is always able to rescue my hair and fix the mistakes that result from me trying out other places (including a terrible bleaching experience that nearly turned me blonde). Whenever I make an appointment, I have absolute trust in Sky and give him full control of how to style my hair. I rarely give any input and I always love the outcome. I have extremely curly hair and he was the only one who could style it in a way that made me sooo pleased with the way my hair turned out. He also takes the time to straighten my crazy curls after he washes and dries my hair. I'm so thankful to have found such a skilled stylist. Bottom line: Sky is the best! read more

Can never go wrong with Sky's amazing work!! He's a true professional hairdresser who knows what he's doin! He fixed my older botched up haircut and I couldn't be happier! Sky,move to Dallas!! read more

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This post is long overdue.. I've just finally recovered from the trauma this experience has put me (&my hair) through. I came here in Oct. 2018 to get my hair balayage. I wanted a natural look, nothing crazy like platinum blond. I was so excited because I only heard good things about this studio. I went in around 9 A.M.. and did not leave till around 10-11 P.M. If I'm spending that much $ and time sitting endlessly at the hair salon, it should be what I asked for. They bleached my hair and put me under the air Dyer for around two hours. I understand Asians have stubborn hair, but as someone who works in the industry, you should know the limits and how long someone hair can endure the air dryer and bleach for. When Sky was toning and combing out my hair, I could feel my hair breaking (& my heart breaking). My head was hot and my scalp was as dry as the Sahara desert. My hair is literally still the same color, I sat through all that pain for no change and silly string hair. It would hurt and be so tangled as he combined through my hair. My hair from top to bottom is insanely damaged, thinned, and now I'm almost bald. To this day it's still damaged and I hope nobody experience this like me. read more

I have been going to Sky for the past couple of years based on a friend's recommendation, and he has never disappointed me! He is very prompt when responding to appointments and is really friendly/ talkative when working on your hair. I've gone to him for a haircut and balayage and both times the prices were very reasonable. He is talented and honest; as long as you communicate with him on what you want, he can make it happen. When working on your hair, he'll try his best to give you his recommendations on what procedure would damage your hair as least as possible. I would go back to him for all hair-related services! read more

I made a 11am appointment with Sky. When I arrived a woman hairstylist rudely informed me Sky wasn't there and I can wait for him. He did not call to tell me he was going to be late or would not show up. Would not recommend nor return. read more

My friend recommended Sky to me so I gave it a try :) Made an appointment like a week ago. Our appointment was scheduled at 3:30pm and sky was still helping the other customer so I sat there and read some magazines. I think it was 4pm when it's my term but it's okay since i was not in a hurry or anything. Both my boyfriend and I had a haircut and we both love it!! Sky doesn't just cut and trim your hair. He paid attention to every details which is good. I also had my hair dyed and it looks good!! Sky is the first stylist that I first met after I moved to L.A and I will definitely go back very soon!!!!! Cant wait :) It's really good when you can find the right person for your hair! Just for some yelper's reference: Boy's cut + girl's cut + girl hair dye = $160 read more

Since I moved to San Gabriel I was looking for a good hair stylist. Short hair ladies will totally understand how difficult to find a right person. I was so lucky to find Mr Sky here on Yelp and I got my first appointment on a Thanksgiving Day . What can I tell? He is not a hair stylist only, he is a hair artist, even more Hair ARTIST! Yes in all capitals! Beside high professional skills he has a very good personal and professional attitude. Thank you Sky! You are the BEST! read more

Sky is the only person I go to for haircuts. B/c I've been going to him for so long, I don't even tell him how I want my hair to look, but I just let him cut it. Because that's how much I trust him. Seriously, when they say build a relationship with your hair stylist -- it's true. Sometimes they end up knowing what's best for you, better than yourself! I always walk out of the salon feeling like a new person. Thank you, Sky! read more

I've been getting regular haircuts at Unique Hair Salon ever since I moved to Greater LA, and I've never considered switching unless I move away. Sky is an amazing hair artist who you can always count on to deliver satisfactory results, to say the least. Never once have I felt upset about my new haircut, which is exceptional considering how obsessed I am with my hair. One thing though: I wish they could use air conditioning more at the salon. I'm prone to sweating, and sometimes it can feel so hot during the process that I begin to sweat. But that's only a minor complaint which won't stop me from going to Sky for his superb skills. read more

$50 for a haircut is pretty expensive. The stylist wasn't that great either. Most probably won't go back there again.

This is my second review--- I have very thick straight hair. I was really tired of the time consuming process of using a curling iron or having to roll up my hair just to get a little body and volume before I could get out the door. Having had some traumatic disappointments with body waves and perms, I was super pleased to have a wonderful perm done by Sky. He has an amazing artistic sensibility when it comes to any sort of hair treatment. I've had colorings, hi-lights and cuts by him - all expertly done and with practical daily low-maintenance results. Anyway, the perm I had was, I think, a Japanese cold wave technique and just gave me natural shaping and a wonderful soft feel. My big priority is making sure everything looks NATURAL and I wasn't disappointed. I gave Sky a picture of what I wanted and as usual he gave me a high tech cut that's swingy and young and classy -and on top of that I got this great perm that looked totally natural and un-permed with soft volume and body!!! Having lived on the west side, I've had stylists that run the gamut of quality and ego-mania so I am more than happy to pay $45 for a precision cut from a master hair stylist that's a snap to take care of--I can't remember what I paid for the perm but even though I had to drive more than an hour, it was so worth it! FYI- He has tons of experience for a young guy - and a pretty impressive resume of styling awards under his belt, ie. NAHA ...last time I had to make my appointment several days in advance because of a styling competition in Chicago. read more

I just had another amazing haircut/color with Sky. My hair feels light and flowy and has a vibrant low maintenance hair color. When coloring my hair, I'm weary of having to constantly maintain it, so I requested for a low maintenance color, which he delivered. Even after a few months I have people asked if I just highlighted my hair! He looks relatively young, but has amazing talents. He does a lot of hair shows so I always try to book 2 wks in advance. I live almost an hour away, but still make it down to get my hair done with him. I'm glad to have found such a great stylist with reasonable prices. He is very nice and personable too, takes his time to ensure you have the perfect cut! He uses some pretty advance cutting techniques! read more

I've been going to Sky for.. I dunno, the last 5 years? This review is definitely long overdue. I've been to many MANY stylists in my time, and Sky is simply the best. If you're looking for a quick cut, go elsewhere because Sky is a perfectionist and takes his sweeeeeeeeeeeet time with your hair. If anyone needs anything hair related, I send them here. He's going to be my stylist for life. read more

Sky is an amazing stylist!! He's like an angel sent from heaven!! He brought my damaged hair back to life!! He listens to what you want and gives you EXACTLY what you want!! I keep getting compliments on my hair! I had some bad experiences with hair dressers (I've gotten my hair accidentally over processed and then they refused to fix it) in the past but Sky gave me hope! His work is amazing and his prices are honest. I've told everyone about him and they can't wait to see him! Thank you and I can't wait to see you back in 3 months!!! read more

Unique Hair Technical Center - I'm in love with my short bob! Thank you Sky!!! - Hair Salons Near Me - San Gabriel, California

I've been going to Sky for about 5 years now and there has to be some good reasons why I'm willing to go to him for this long instead of so many other hairstylists in L.A. No doubt, Sky is really talented and skilled at hairstyling. I've done all my haircuts and hair dying with him, and he has never disappointed me. Unlike some other hairstylists, he puts lots of effort and attention into every hairstyling he does, even just a touch on the bangs. I am personally very sensitive to my bangs and Sky always managed to get the shape and look I specifically ask for. He's also great at touching upon the roots that it's so natural, it's impossible to see the difference in color. Lastly, I want to clarify a few things I read from other reviews bc I felt unfair for Sky. Yes, it is true that Sky isn't the most punctual person in the world. However, he's also a human being after all. Accidents happen all the time but more importantly is his attitude after being late, he always apologizes and never complains when customers are late. (I'm not saying that it's right to be late but it's not like he's late all the time.) Also, the price "your friend" gets doesn't necessarily mean that you will get that same price. The reason to this is bc Sky has many valued customers who had been continuously going to him for many years and he doesn't want to charge them extra although prices has been raising over the years (which is fairly reasonable). Overall, you pay for the quality you get and I can assure you that it's worth it. read more

Review update: I actually forgot about coming back to try this place until my friend reminded me. I decided on a cut and some color work. Sky spent time talking about what I wanted and was so patient explaining how to get that look. What I wanted was a very very natural color lol. Strangely I think that's one of the hardest looks to get right! Anyway he went to work and I was a little nervous because I wasn't sure if he understood HOW natural I wanted it. In the end it was perfect. Cut was more of a trim but it was a really good trim. Usually after the salon I don't like my hair, I'd have to fix it to my style more. This is the first time I left my hair as is and went out. ***UPDATE Since I yelp on my phone it doesn't get published until I log on from the computer. Anyway it's been months since my cut and I love it still. It's kind of amazing how sky understands hair. And he does the cut, color, shampoo by himself which is kind of nice. Overall- very happy with this place. Just a little pricey but he really does spend time with you. read more

Unique Hair Salon is the one place to go if you want "red carpet" look (at least from the neck up) without the annoyance of paparazzi. Let's face it; we're not all super stars. If you ever look at a gorgeous picture of a model or a really cool shot of a character from a movie and say to yourself "that's got to be photoshopped" or "it's definitely CG", well do yourself a favor and drive down to San Gabriel where Unique Hair Salon is located, go in and ask for Sky, the head stylist and owner of joint, let him work on you for about half an hour, look into the mirror, wave and say "hi mom, I'm on TV!" That's the kind of reaction people get after having their hair fixed in Unique Hair Salon, and no they're not on drugs. I'm a guy who used to think haircuts are obligations, something I wish I could do without. But then after just one visit to the place I've totally changed my mind about this now enjoyable and often exciting recreational activity. I basically imagine a look in my head and tell Sky exactly what it is (sometimes I'd bring a picture for reference), and he molds my thought into reality. It's that simple. I have really dark hair and you know how hard that is to color without landing some massive damage to my hair. But after a combination of colors and treatments, I got a head full of silky bright colored hair which I wore for a good three month in its original color without too much fading. That is skillz. Unique Hair Salon is a must go place if you want the positive attention you deserve. Most places that charge twice as much don't even do half of a good job. I have friends from the OC and Hollywood drive all the way to San Gabriel not for a haircut, not to color, just to have their hair set by Sky before a party and then drive all the way back. Check it out for yourself. Now all you need is a Versace outfit, some 50 carat blings, and a Rolls-Royce Phantom, and off you go to the Oscars. read more

my hair was frizzy and messed up before the hair treatment. right is sleek and shine and straight. thanks to sky!

Called a few days in advanced not knowing how busy Sky is!! There was only one day out of the week my friend and I were available to go together (since she wanted to get our hair done together forever), and although he had mentioned he had to go to a meeting that day and didn't have time, he called me back later in the day making time for me which was really nice since I could've gone to any other place. My hair was 4 different colors, black roots, light brown, light golden brown, then blonde on the bottom. I asked for him to match the color to be the same as my extensions which was a shade or two lighter than the middle color on my hair. He applied to dye pretty quickly and let it sit about an hour or so, after washing it out my hair was pretty much one even color, the bottom was still a little light but I think there's no way to fix it unless I was willing to cut it off (which I wasn't). When I got home and put in the extensions, the color was a noticeably different but not a big deal since i have leftover darker dye. I'm usually pretty picky about cuts but he listened to what I wanted and also gave suggestions (which I was free to not take LOL) Was overall very happy with the haircut! $115 overall for cut and dye (and I feel so bad that after I left I realized that I accidentally only gave him $5 tip when I meant to give him $10 woops). He's pretty fluent in English so if you don't speak Chinese communication won't be a problem! Sky is pretty funny too :) If you want to see the hair color, my default photo right now was the color he did! read more

I used to have my hair done in Asia. Luckily I found sky in SGV. Sky is The expert. He gave me options and suggestion during the consultation. He knows exactly what I like and what I need. I'm pleased with my new look and gonna stick with him forever !!!!! read more

I had tried Sky 10 yrs ago in Arcadia. And then I moved around to different states and I had tried many stylists from famous salon like Aveda or TGIF. No body can be as good as Sky. In August I will visit LA, and I will come to Sky. I lost his contact, but I have been doing a research in internet and I find his new salon, Unique Salon. I can not wait to have my hair and my teen ager daughter's hair to be done by Sky again. read more

I have went to sky's salon many times now and I have been satisfied every single time. He is very conversational and does his job really well. Ask him how you want your hair and he can do it. Call and make sure when you want your appointment since its appointment based! Call Sky for any other questions if you got any. read more

5 stars for my fav stylist, Sky. It is really hard to find a stylist who really know what hair style suits me the most. It is been almost 15 years now. Sky truly knows the best hair style for me. I have also recommended bunch of my friends to him and all still go to him now. read more

This place is amazing! The stylist Sky is a complete professional and I always leave feeling more confident and satisfied with my experience! I love this place! read more

He's honestly the best hair stylist ever! My sister used to hate cutting her hair until she met Sky. Now she always wants to go back and get her hair done by him. I love that when I say I want a trim, he really gives me a trim instead of cutting 3 inches off of my hair. He's also super funny & gives you opinions on your hair! read more

Sky is the best!! No matter what kind of style you want, he can always deliver to you

First things first: Run, don't walk, to this joint! Seriously, if you're not there now, you're not anywhere. The dude's name is Sky... get over it, he's not 'Over the Rainbow'. Point him in a general direction, chat, snip, you'll know when he's finished because your face will turn from blah to YaY! If you want a mop that will have 'StupidCuts' calling you 'Other Cuts', re-read the first sentence. And now, why you should find my words worthy... I'm a 'round-eye' who's had a hair style akin to Flock of Seaguls... cue music. In '85 I started my music-thing and needed a style that would make a memory to the wink-wigs I was trying to convince that I was the next dipshit-making-music-for-them. So, I hit Santa Monica and ignorantly dropped into the seat of Debbi Corum. 'I wan't this long strand of hair down the side of my face and the rest reaching for the sky'. Debbi, who cut for American Idol for the first couple of seasons, did the rest. I travelled 600 miles for the occasional cut-and-sun run throughout the years with Debbi Corum only. Debbi may have passed beyond our comprehension, but our design stayed. However, I couldn't find anyone who could pull it off. So, I tabled if for a long while and just let the tassle droop. Reboot...fast-forward; started going to Japan (seriously though, its not because of the song) and discovered HaraJuku. My big-boy dream is to become a transient in HJ. My pregnant J-wife and soon-to-be-released otokonoko would probably cramp that lifestyle, so a dream it remains. Ignorantly dropped into Studio V. I had a new doo that I dubbed HaraJuku style. Its kinda a J-rock style. Great, now I gotta fly across the globe to get this thing kept up. No, I'm not 'Wapanese'. Then, I stumbled into Unique Hair Salon. Fan-Fuckin-Tabulous! Brilliant! Kiss the Sky, its happy hair time! (Sorry, I just love nonsensical Jinglish). No more frequent flyer miles (sadly). Sky is the only snipper that can pull off J-style in SoCal... period! Let him turn your crown upside-down for a song. So, dude, why are you still reading my dreck? Scrounge up some cash and get to the SG, pronto! Oh, you better like GaGa, though. Hmmm, perhaps I'll slip him a mix-tape next time I crash the joint... neon on my naked skin, passing silhouettes of strangely illuminated mannequins. read more

i always dread going to the salon to cut my hair and this was the 3rd salon in less than a year, but i've found my new hair stylist! sky is very nice and conversational. he has a wealth of experience and i love my hair. i had a drastic cut from super long hair to shoulder length and he did a great job. i would recommend my friends to come here. $45 for cut. read more

I have been getting my hair cut from Sky for the past 7 years or so. He can always find the best style for me. And I don't have to worry about it at all. And as the hair grow out, the shape and style is still there. He is just the best stylist in LA and I will always come back. THUMBS UP! read more

Make sure you come and do your hair with Sky! I came in for an ash gray balayage. The color and cut came out great! Sky was very attentive with the details and made sure to know exactly what I had in mind for my hair. He also made sure I knew that this specific color was going to take lots of maintenance. read more

I had been going to the same hair stylist for the longest time. I decided that it was time for a change. I found Sky through a google search. I was very nervous because once I find a hairstylist that I like I will keep going for years. Yes, Sky does talk about the hair shows that he does and I find him interesting. He likes his work and it shows.My hair has never loooked better. He will make your hair look it's best. My teenage daughters like him and that's a plus. Thanks Sky, keep up the good work!! read more