I've been going to Jeff at Yuko ever since he worked at the Beverly Hills Yuko Salon nearly 20 years ago! He is absolutely wonderful--honest, talented, and truly the best when it comes to Japanese hair straightening. I tried another salon in Torrance once, and unfortunately, my hair actually fell out in the back of my head. After that experience, I would never trust anyone but Jeff with my hair. He is incredibly knowledgeable, careful, and consistent, and I wouldn't go anywhere else for Japanese straightening. I wish I could give him 100 stars because he truly deserves every one of them! read more

I've been going here for a long time and I like the Yuko system. This is the second time though that stylist didn't dry full or flat iron hair twice. When it dries the roots look smooth but the rest of the hair is frizzy. Stylist stated that he's not supposed to do the rest of hair (blow dry and flat iron twice fully) but I've seen the process come out better when it is dried and flat ironed the first time as well. Also, for the final flat iron, I felt that they flat ironed the hair too thick which didn't provide the full flowing effect I'm used to. Also, I'm concerned that flat ironing over in thick strands with heat might damage the hair and is part of the issue. Something to look out for next time I schedule. I provided two stars because again the top is smooth, and shiny. read more

First time at this salon. I just wanted a trim . I got there a little easier than my appointment but I was seated right away since they just opened recently. The stylist, Jun, was very nice and followed what I wanted and gave me a bit of advice I. Terms of styling and hair care I would consider going again if I wanted anything more done than just a haircut ! read more

Ryuji is great. I've been going to him for at least 20 years. I love it keeps my hair friZz free I can come out of shower without blow drying my hair. No hair damage it shiny and smooth. Amazing product and amazing hair stylist. Come check him out. read more

This Review is overdue. After trying many stylist, from Beverly Hills to Newport Beach and wasting $$$ on incompetent stylists, I finally found Yuko salon. My stylist, June, is absolutely phenomenal. He is extremely knowledgeable on hair chemistry and has never damaged a single strand in the last 5 years he's been doing the yuko Japanese treatment on my hair. It is no surprise that clients fly in from across the country to get their hair done by June. Does yelp have 10 stars? If so, give the rating to Yuko Salon! read more

Yuko Salon - Day after my treatment, hair super shiny and soft! - Hair Salons Near Me - Torrance, California

I don't trust anyone else except Jun. Easy to get an appointment and the conversation goes a long way!

Nobu does an amazing job with the hair straightening! I have been getting my hair done by him for years. My sister also gets her hair done by Nobu. My stylist who cuts my hair told me that his is the best straightening she has seen and told me to keep coming back to Nobu. It is silky, not dried out and keeps my hair straight. After about 7 months I can see where my hair is starting to grow out, but I usually can hold out for about a year. So worth it, especially during the summer months where I go to the beach, pool and don't have time to constantly dry and straighten my hair. You can reach Nobu at nobstraightening@gmail.com and he will immediately get back to you. read more

Yuko Salon - A day after my straightening. I will wait 2 weeks before I get my hair cut. - Hair Salons Near Me - Torrance, California

Seto San is friendly and very professional at his job. The place is super clean and the experience is very comfortable. Price is reasonable too. read more

New salon. First time here. The staff are all very friendly and talented! They have a grand opening special of 10% off cuts. Great decor! My dad hasn't stopped raving about this place! Highly recommend this place! read more

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I forgot to mention that whoever straightened my hair didn't even introduce himself. Also I'm noticing some of my ends are crimped from the shotty way he chose to straighten it. Literally CRIMPED. Probably from the way he straightened my hair by going against the grain and sloppily bring it back down 2 - 3 times in a row. Some of my hair even has a slight burn smell to it. I just can't believe I spent my time and money on this TERRIBLE permanent procedure done here. I've had this done before in Beverly Hills and it was an ACE job. Beyond disappointed. Worst Japanese Hair Straightening EVERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!! Never coming back. I paid $450 to get my hair destroyed. The product wasn't even evenly distributed and when he straightened my hair he just held a piece in his hand and moved the flat iron back upwards against the grain of my hair to bring it back down. He didn't comb it thru and straighten it. He just grabbed a piece and sloppily did it. My only other option is to go somewhere else to PRAY GOD HOPEFULLY be able to fix it. And pray my hair doesn't get over processed, also because it definitely smelled slightly burned when I washed it this morning. I'm disgusted and furious. This place is GODAWFUL. My hair looks GODAWFUL. I just want to add that there was no ill will exchanged between us. Everything was very cordial, his demeanor was even pleasant. But my hair is not entirely straight and much too fuzzy still. It was a TERRIBLE AWFUL job! That I'll have to try correcting elsewhere. I'm not going to blow dry my hair and style it everyday. That defies the point. I also don't want to have to expose my already chemically treated hair to unnecessary heat. read more

Jun is such an amazing hairstylist. I have been looking for a great hairstylist for years and could not find till today. He took his time to consult with me about my hair condition and style. He is so knowledgeable and knows what would be best for my hair and look. I have never met a hairstylist that actually this informative. He is also honest as well which I really appreciate. I wanted to dye one color but he recommended that my hair is too damage and I should wait. I have been struggling with my damaged hair since I went blonde. I appreciate his honesty since other stylists always suggested that it's okay to dye and my hair came out brittle-like texture and excessive tangling. It looked terrible and I always wonder why (duh!). OMG. I took his recommendation. I didn't dye and cut my hair short. It was the best choice! My hair is super shiny and feels like silk when I touch it. Also, his skill is very good as well and he made my face look much younger and skinner. read more

Jun always does an amazing job. I love how my hair comes out. I do the Japanese hair straightening and it's definitely worth it since I have curly frizzy hair. The salon is nice and clean and there is water, coffee, and snacks which is excellent hospitality. read more

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I went in randomly today without an appointment for a men's haircut. I picked the place since it was close to where I was having lunch and because I could tell it was a Japanese hair salon. I have to say I found a hidden gem. For $35 (I guess men's haircuts are usually $40), I got one of the best haircuts I've gotten in a long time. I got my hair cut by a man named Jun who used to work at one of those high end salons in Beverly Hills. You're essentially getting super high end skills for a very reasonable price. This place is meticulous with the details vs most other salons I've been to that charge a whole lot more. Like how they let the water run so its warm before they start washing your hair (most places just wet your hair right away and ask if the temperature is ok, "no it's not it's fricken cold you idiot") or how Jun tells you exactly what direction your hair grows, cuts it accordingly and gives you pointers on how to style it. I know I didn't give them good direction on what I was looking for in a haircut but they asked a lot of questions to figure it out and cut my hair perfectly. I'm glad to have found a real pro and will definitely be going back. read more

I know Yuko system for a long time. And this is my first time to open the door. I should have tried earlier. Salon is beyond my expectation!!! Great atmosphere, Mr Saito is really skilled hair artist and Hiroko has great customer service too. I will be a regular here. read more

Yuko Salon - Modern stylish interior - Hair Salons Near Me - Torrance, California

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I couldn't be happier after the hair treatment today. My hair is so smooth silky like. N definitely healthier. I m thankful for Mr. Jun hair stylist to take care of me today. read more

Yuko Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Torrance, California

I love this place. Lots of parking, easy to find and it is clean. I made an appointment and there was no other customer there. Wore a mask the entire time and I felt absolutely safe. I had the hair straightening done and a hair cut. I waited a month to write this review so I could see how my hair turned out after a washing it a few times. My hair still looks amazing and I get compliments all the time. The owner was so nice and friendly. Make your appointment at Yuko Salon! Support this business during this difficult time. read more

Tucked away in a business park off of Carson Street, you would never suspect a five star salon hidden inside. Referred by a friend, I went in skeptical and came out a believer. Clean and modern, the salon provides a great relaxed atmosphere with a separate waiting area for kids/husbands. Went to Jun for a cut and antifrizz treatment. He took a long look at my hair and after the initial consultation, he said that I would be better off getting a deep condition treatment, the cheaper option!! He explained to me that my hair was dry and that was causing the frizz. You could tell by his meticulous attention to detail that he really cared about the health of my hair and my experience at the salon. He took his time and was super gentle. He offered me refreshments and snacks, even provided my daughter with the WiFi password. This type of service is so hard to find and the results speak for themselves. Thank you Jun and Yuko Salon!! read more

Jun did an amazing job!!! I love my straight hair and haircut. He gave me lots of advice and tip to help me deal with my very dry hair problem. The time went by very fast. read more

What an amazing experience ! I researched places to get Japanese hair straightening in Los Angeles as I've had it it done overseas and it's the only way to go in terms of different types of straightening. The salon was modern and super clean. The staff were so friendly and very easy going . Attention to detail with the actual process and my hair came out better than ever ! He gave me sample conditioning masks and a complimentary trim (best cut I've had ). Will be back in a few weeks for color . Thank you so much ! read more

Jun was very helpful and informative on what's the best treatment to be done on my hair. He did hair color and deep conditioning, I was so happy that he was able to get the hair color that was in my mind. He took his time as my hair was damaged and had uneven hair color. My hair looks healthy now. I'm so happy to find Yuko Salon and I am definitely coming back! Thank you Jun! read more

I'm so glad to have found this place! The service is excellent and Jun is very skilled in what he does. He would recommend the best style for you. Me and my spouse just sat down and let him do what he wants and voila! We are now regular customers here from now on. Hiroko, the lady who helps Jun, is very friendly and she also cuts hair. Worth every penny that you pay. read more

Yuko Salon - Very classy place - Hair Salons Near Me - Torrance, California

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Jun Saito is a master stylist. He civilized my unruly frizzy dry and color damaged hair. He analyzed the hair before recommending anti-frizz treatment over the straightening treatment. The service and treatment was thoughtful and relaxing. My hair looks silky smooth and healthier now. Jun moved the salon from Canon drive in Beverly Hills to Torrance. I'm so thankful for that, so I can get world class hair care without the long grizzly commute out of the South Bay. This will be my new salon! read more

Jun and Hiroko are the best. My previous stylist moved from Sawtelle to downtown LA, which is a bit too far from Torrance. Mind you,I've been with her for 15 years. So, this break up was hard. I've found Yuko on Yelp and am very glad I did. Jun is masterful and meticulous. I will be coming back for sure and ready to commit for another lasting relationship. read more

Just like the other reviewers mentioned, Jun is a master at his craft. He takes great pride in his work and will give you his honest advice based on your hair type and shape. I've been going to barber shops all my life but the professionalism, expertise, and excellent service offered here has now made me into a salon goer. Hiroko always ensures I am comfortable and is such a pleasure to work with. She is also a stylist and is amazing as well. I always have a good laugh when I'm here and the experience is top notch. read more

Had the yuko (permanent hair straightening) treatment done as a touch-up on my roots. I usually get my hair straightened in Germany (CHI treatment), but was in LA when my roots had grown out and this procedure and the results were even better. Jun was super precise and took his time with my hair; he's definitely a perfectionist and extremely patient. For the time Jun spent on doing my hair and the results I got, the price was extremely fair. Would recommend to anyone who wants their hair permanently straightened without the damage. Thanks again, Jun; you're a pro at what you do. read more

Atsushi is a craftsman who applies his knowledge and skill to optimize and balance your wants with the limitations of your hair. Quite simply Atsushi doesn't just simply cut hair he strives to be a thought partner in achieving a vision based on your aspirations - worth the time and cost to visit. read more

They were so professional and great. It was truly impressive. Love my hair now!! They spend 4hours to do my hair and my daughters. No need to use flat iron again! read more

Great experience. Relaxing and professional atmosphere. Took time to discuss best options for my hair color and cut. This is my new place to go. I'm so happy with the results. You will love it , so so so nice in every way and especially the really good results. read more