I Love love loveee this salon! I originally came here when i used to live in Brooklyn and have been coming been to Justin every time I need a color or a cut. I'm also traveling from Queens, Flushing area and of course there are tons of salons near me but Justin does an amazing job getting my layers correct and my bangs (even though i barely have any hair on my right side ). I have only trusted one other person which is Justin to color my hair besides my main colorist in Flushing. Def book him, you will come out loving your hair! read more

I recently had Coloring here. Last minute call in and they accommodated me. Turned out the hair color was amazing. I love it. read more

Amazing balayage! Knows how to work with Asian hair and make it a masterpiece. Check out Instagram for examples.

They don't understand what I was asking even though it was simple: to color my hair and to cut it. All those reviews online are fake. They probably only working with asian hair, and speak only their language. read more

The best haircut I ever had. Everyone was super nice and very detail oriented. I would recommended this to everyone as the haircut and price was amazing! 10/10 will come back. read more

I was referred by a friend to come here to get a haircut & I was surprised at how good the haircut was + the price. Great haircut by Justin! He is very skilled and did such a good job. I like that he does not talk a lot & is very honest (will tell you his opinion when you ask him about a hair style). I also like that he cut my hair so fast! My hair is so healthy looking now! Thanks! read more

I've been seeing Justin for 4 years now, for my regular cut. He always does a good job. For the quality, it's a steal, unbeatable value. That's why I come all the way down here from uptown Manhattan, he never disappoints. Super straight forward experience. I don't speak Cantonese so bringing a picture always helps. read more

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Haircut, service, everything was amazing. My hair wash was so relaxing and I kid you not I think the woman who washed my hair spent like ten minutes washing and conditioning it. The music here is also a vibe: BTS, BlackPink, Doja, and more. The hair stylist was super meticulous while cutting my hair, he spent a lot of time making sure everything was even and he gave me the exact cut I wanted. Most importantly for women, he honored the length I wanted. I think we've all been there where we ask for one or two inches off and then you somehow end up with a bob lol. Also the place somehow feels cozy, maybe because it gets awesome lighting. Side note: my bf got a haircut at the same time so they also cut and style mens hair. Anyways please check this place out if you're in the area. They speak English, mandarin, and Cantonese. I mainly conversed in English because my mandarin is shot. Don't tell my parents read more

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I had an amazing expierence at this salon! He knew exactly what color and haircut/style I wanted and delievered exactly that. I'm glad I found this salon so close to home. They're extremely affordable as well; it was 290 for a balayage and a hush cut. read more

My experience at Xsquared was exceptional! I went in for a short men's haircut. I showed Justin a few example photos and he cut my hair exactly as the example photos. Additionally, he communicated best ways to style my hair. The haircut only took 30 minutes and was great quality. The salon is also extremely clean, plays good music, and has a relaxing vibe. read more

Amazing experience at this salon. Hair color and cut came out amazing! Affordable price for balayage and cut $290.

I would definitely recommend getting your haircut here, especially if you're on a budget. The prices are very affordable and the service was great! The hair wash was amazing--I even got a mini head massage! Justin really listens to what you want and takes his time with the cut. Would highly recommend and will definitely be coming back! read more

I had an appointment booked for a haircut at 11 AM. Upon entering the shop, a man greeted me and let me know the owner was not in yet. While waiting, he was able to wash and blow dry my hair. I then waited 30 more minutes in the chair before the barber nonchalantly strolled in. I wanted my hair cut a specific way: layers with face-framing pieces similar to a wolf/hush cut. I had many images saved to show the barber what I wanted/liked, but after seeing the first two images, he said, "So just a lot of layers," and dismissed me. They also mainly speak Mandarin with minimal English. Overall, my experience was not the best after not listening to the customer and making me wait for an appointment. I will not be returning. read more

My second time back and I LOVE IT! Both stylists do such an amazing job in communicating with what you want and executing. Justin is well knowledgeable on balayage or bleached hair so if you are looking for a place to do your hair in Brooklyn I would recommend to come here!!! The pricing is great as well, and they sometimes have promotions for dye + cut. I loved both the haircut and dye. read more

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The staff here are super nice- considerate and good at their job. The space is small and they have limited seats so that means I get so much attention. I can tell they were giving so much care in every step of the process. Although it isn't what I originally wanted, the results came out better than I expected. I asked for a blond balayage but since my hair was mostly black, it was not possible to achieve that look without damaging the hair. I am grateful that they choose to not go that way because I do not want dry grassy hair! Can we just talk about how I walked in with black hair and walk out with the trendy milk tea hair today?????? BLESS! read more

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I've been going to Justin for a bit now and he's always done really great. This time, I had my hair dyed and cut. I showed him a few pictures in the beginning, and he was able to replicate it perfectly. I'm super happy with the results. His pricing is pretty fair too compared to places in Manhattan. He speaks English and Chinese and responds very quickly to my messages. It's a smaller studio, but it allows him to really focus on each client that's there. Would highly recommend him! read more

Loved my haircut at Xsquared hair studio! My sister and I came in right when they opened on a weekday morning, and they sat us right away. I got a cut and balayage, and Justin and his assistant were very detailed and thorough with the process, giving me tips on how to upkeep my hair. 10/10 experience and would go again next time I'm in town! read more

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Loved my haircut and color experience here! Came on a Sunday with an appointment and there was no wait to my surprise. Decided to come based on the positive 5 star reviews I read and I do not regret it! The lady who colored and washed my hair was super nice. I needed a haircut badly and to color my hair back to one dark brown base color because it had overgrown highlights. She did an amazing job. Justin, the one who cut my hair is wonderful with layering and understanding how to frame your face. I asked for long curtain bangs to change things up and with lots of layers. I didn't get a chance to take a picture but I loved the end result! I also appreciated how he didn't blow it out too curly which a lot of places do. Overall, I was quoted $170 over the phone and they stuck to the price. I have long, thick asian hair so it wasn't the easiest job. I'd definitely come back and recommend to others! read more

Loved my experience at Xsquared Hair Studio. Jesse and Justin were both very patient and communicative. I got a balayage and cut. My hair felt great coming out of the appointment! read more

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Good service I really liked my haircut ‍the place is clean Highly recommend Good price read more

Xsquared Hair Studio - Hair Salons Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Absolutely looove my hair. It looks so glam! Very happy with how it turned out! Getting so many compliments! Justin is great and his assistants are too! Very straightforward and was very willing to give me his feedback when I asked him to help me pick out the color of my hair! read more

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My out grown hair needed a trim and a color update since it was getting really brassy and the roots were growing out. I was looking for a hair salon that specializes in Asian hair and came across Xsquared. I also saw that they were having a balayage promotion which is what I was looking for. The reviews were all so positive and it seemed like a lot of people trusted in what Justin recommended. I wanted to go lighter for a change and Justin made sure it was an ombré style to make it look the most natural. I could tell the attention to detail was there as they checked on my color periodically to make sure it was just right. As for the cut, I asked for curtain bangs, a trim (had bad split ends), and long layers. Since my hair is already thin and a little damaged, he recommended I don't have too short and too many layers as it will give it an even more thinner look. I appreciate that he was patient with my concerns and requests. I am super happy with the results and will be coming back for a trim in a few months. I would highly recommend to my friends as well since the prices are very affordable. read more

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I've been wanting to go super light for a few years now, but the past couple of hair salons I've been to weren't able to do that for me without compromising the integrity of my hair (which is understandable) or were deterred by how hard it was to lift my hair because it stayed orange after two rounds. My friends recommended this place to me because they were able to go super light despite the discoloration from previous bleach and dye jobs in their hair. I checked out their Instagram and was impressed by the photos and sent them a dm to schedule an appointment. For those wondering, I was quoted $310. Now the thing I want to make clear, I wasn't too hell bent on getting an even bleach job. I just wanted my hair as light as possible without it melting off. I was there for a total of 6-7ish hours, but boy, was it worth it! I was super pleased with the color of my hair. The team that worked on my hair were two people and they were incredibly diligent and sweet. I appreciated how super meticulous they were and how often they checked on my hair while I had the bleach in. I had my roots growing in and I was just impressed by how light they were able to life my hair to a white blonde with just one round of bleach. They asked if I wanted to do another round of bleach because the middle part of my hair didn't lift evenly (again, from a previously botched dye job at a different salon, nOT THEIR FAULT BECAUSE GETTING AN EVEN BLEACH LIFT ON DYED HAIR IS INCREDIBLY DIFFICULT), I said no because I didn't care too much LOL Afterwards, they continued to be really meticulous with putting pink dye on my head, making sure all parts were covered, and stayed meticulous even with my haircut. Something to note is that they also respected my wishes to only trim my hair about an inch. I probably should have cut off more but I was too attached to my long hair. I know some people have had stylists that cut off more hair than they'd ask, but that was not the case here. They were very respectful of my wishes and delivered amazing results! Now, for those of you curious: How damaged is my hair? Considering that I went from super black hair to a pastel pink (the Asian folks know how impressive this is), it is very damaged LMAO But again, I expected this and, honestly, I have naturally thick and healthy hair so I'm convinced I got off a little more easy. I've been taking care of it with hair serums and really conditioning hair masks throughout the week and it really helps. As long as you have the proper hair care routine, the damage doesn't show as much. All that to say, I am in love with my hair and I'll definitely be coming back!! Thank you so much to the team at X Squared Hair Studio!! (I don't have pictures of it right after I got it done, but I've included pics below when the color started to fade to a pastel pink after a few washes.) read more

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I plan to do a hair cut and dye my hair today, at the same time, I keep open-minded for any professional opinions. For some reason, I dyed dark color on my own at home before, he checked my hair and recommended I do the coloring next time, because it still have some color on the hair, it needs to be cut it off, which can get a better result. I took his advise because he knows what he is doing, and that's what I need. He cares his customer and the final piece. I appreciated his honestly and patient instead of just blend out my hair and turn out bad. He is helping me to save my money. For the hair cut, I have a short hair and it's thin. He explained my hair structure to me and how to take care of it. He also clarify what he can do and why he has to cut it in certain way. He considers how I manage my hair daily when he cut my hair. Simultaneously, I gain more knowledge of my hair structure and understand what style looks good on me. I appreciated his precise work, it turn out amazing. I love the outcome. 10/10 would recommend read more

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My brother's favorite hair salon. He's really good at giving haircuts and also gives his opinion on what would look good with your face shape. This is our third time here! read more

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The service here is always amazing! He's always able to do exactly what you ask and can give feedback if it's not possible due to hair texture or length. The atmosphere is also extremely comfortable. read more

After looking around the area and the amount of bad reviews really put me off, my friends recommend Xsquared. I saw their yelp reviews and how positive it was and gave it a chance. I only wanted to come in and get a haircut and called ahead to make an appointment just in case it was busy - was a bit late for my appointment but it was alright and everyone in the salon was very accommodating! The salon was a bit on the smaller side with only about 4 chairs and 2 stylist. Daniel was great help and super friendly, absolutely loved how things turned out. I wanted a lob with curtain bangs - my bangs grew out a bit but were a bit too short for curtain bangs but Daniel made it work. He also recommended a new shampoo for damaged hair / dry scalp. Overall would totally recommend Xsquared! read more

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I did a balayage ombré at the salon and it turned out amazing, exactly what I wanted! The salon & staff here are very talented and give great advice too on cut/coloring in general. Loved my hair and would recommend to anyone, will be coming back! :) read more

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Update: Visited another 3 times within the year. Justin was very meticulous and detailed with the bleaching and dyeing process for both times. Dyed half blonde the first time. And second time balayage. Third visit to tone to darker brown color. Will continue to get my hair done here! read more

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Great service. In and out under 1.5 hr, super satisfied with my cut as I wanted just simple layers and face framing bangs. Got what I wanted and it turned out great. read more

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I got a full highlight and cut that was exactly as I wanted from my inspo picture. The staff are super friendly and really good stylists. They were able to get the color I wanted in one session. read more

My hair was heavy and boring, I was ready for something different. Justin listened to what I want and then suggested something a bit different, since I've been getting haircuts with him for a while now, I decided to trust him. So glad I did, it's so nice and way better than what I had in mind I will definitely recommend to my family and friends. read more

I came here with my friend, she made an 11am appointment for both of us. They are having a $230 promo for balayages, total was $275 with haircut. Hers was $280 for balayage and haircut, $25 for olaplex no3, $17 for purple shampoo, came down to $332 in total for hers. My hair was honestly dead especially the middle to the bottom ends and I didn't mind what color they chose for me as long as it didn't kill my hair, I was okay with it. I saw a lot of good yelp reviews as well before wanting to come to this spot. I've been to xcellent hair salon, new hair salon & J1 hair salon and this one is by far the cheapest one out of all the ones that I have been to. They were really honest about what color my hair can be without seeing the harsh damage in my hair. Thank you for reviving my hair will be back a in year or two. Highly recommended! read more

Xsquared Hair Studio - $230 balayage promo - Hair Salons Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

They're very honest with what they can and cannot do. The salon is relatively small and he genuinely cares about the health of your hair. I had gone to a different salon before to do balayage and they used black on my roots. Jason explained to me that because of that I would not be able to lighten those parts light enough for the colors I wanted. He used this color remover before applying the bleach in order to try to save the health of my hair. He also used a bunch of olaplex because my hair was already so damaged. I appreciate him being upfront with me about what was possible instead of just continuously bleaching my hair and damaging it beyond the point of no return. read more

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Found this place after seeing a few of my friends come here for color. I was set on running with black hair for the rest of time. However, Justin was having a promo for balayage+olaplex, and I was tempted to dye my hair again. So I decided to give them a try since I've never been here. Justin and his assistant was very attentive. They both pay very close to detail from doing my balayage to my haircut. Because I had box dyed my hair black, I wasn't expecting much of a nice outcome, however, Justin was able to work his magic with the bleaching process to get the ash brown I wanted without the brass/streaky-ness. He's VERY VERY knowledgeable of what he's doing. He doesn't just tell his assistant what to do, but also teaching her techniques and why it should be done a certain way to achieve the best results. At the end, I was able to achieve the ash brown I prayed for through a 5 hour process. My hair is still so soft and doesn't feel damaged at all! For the haircut, he was SUPER gentle! His attention to detail was superb and made sure all lengths were even on both sides. His cutting technique is also quite different from all the other salons I've been to, it was unique and I'd say it came out way better than I expected! He styled my hair after the cut by giving it a few curls with a curling iron and I'd say its one of the best soft curls I've been given hands down! He also did some crazy technique with the curling iron on my bangs to give it the perfect volume and curl that allowed it to sit on my face perfectly! To conclude this review, I am UTTERLY SATISFIED with the service I was given as well as the end product of my hair! Highly recommend as this is quite a hole in the wall! read more

Xsquared Hair Studio - Hair Salons Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Justin was so amazing with my haircut and I am super satisfied with my new hair! I showed him a picture of what I wanted, which was a layered long haircut with bangs that will be easy to maintain, and he delivered!!! He kept the length to my desire and did not cut more than was needed. This was a huge point for me because I wanted to keep my length and I am very picky about my hairstyle. Nonetheless, Justin was so precise and meticulous with his job, and I was truly amazed. It was just a simple haircut but it made a huge difference and my hair feels so much more lightweight and professional. I currently live in San Diego and was only visiting New York to see my sister, so I wish Justin was closer to home so I can see him for my regular upkeep. I am not exaggerating when I say Justin was the best hair stylist and haircut I have ever received. If I was in town for longer than a day, I would have gotten some hair coloring or balayage since Justin seems to be an expert in that field as well. In any case, 10/10 would recommend Justin for your hair care needs. read more

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This is my second time getting a balayage from here and I thought they did a really good job. Considering how my balayage faded from last time they had to bleach my hair multiple times but did so in a way that wouldn't damage my hair too much by bleaching the top section separately from the ends. Despite the 7 long hours, I would recommend those who want to get their hair done to come here because Justin knows what he's doing. read more

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This salon is brightly lit with an open space. There's only one hair wash station. The boss lady washed my hair for 5 minutes and led me to a seat. Justin was my hair stylist and I spoke to him about the style I want. Justin was honest with me and told me what he would and wouldn't do due to a style being too high maintenance. He honored my desired hair length and made me feel comfortable as he converse with me the whole time. He spent an hour on my hair since my hair was down to my waist. He can speak Cantonese, mandarin and some English. High recommend! read more

Second visit here and they are always a friendly and enthusiastic team providing a great experience! They are easy to contact via Yelp messaging or phone call with punctual answers. My mom (short hair) and I (long hair) enjoy getting our haircuts here and Justin always has great input and stylistic vision. read more

I had Justin cut my hair twice now and each time, he's been very meticulous. My first encounter with him was at another salon with him as my stylist. After hearing that he opened his own studio, I had to come check it out. Justin was very particular about my hair (in a good way). He does everything from wash to cut by himself and when I showed him a picture of a choppy A-line cut, he delivered! He was super detail-oriented throughout the haircut and a bit chatty. He even offer to switch out my mask to a disposable one to make sure my the cloth mask didn't get wet while he washed my hair. During the haircut, he got the shape of my hair when it was wet. But I love that he gave me a dry hair cut when it came to the styling which shows that he really knows what he's doing! My haircut with wash and styling came out to be $30 without tip. After traveling to Manhattan and Queens for years to do my hair, I think I've finally found my new go-to hairstylist in Brooklyn. read more