[mugen282]

ok, so i have a predicament: i need to find a new place to cut my hair. my current hairdresser has got skill but leaves a lot to improve on in terms of customer service. like a lot of ppl on RS, i'm asian, in my early 20s, and have short hair. some feedback with your personal favourite places would be great, just be sure to at least include the name of the place, location, and price.

P.S. for all others who aren't in the same demographic, your 2 cents would be appreciated as well.

[afro1314]

Vancouver - Chura on West Hastings and Burrard (i think)$20-$40
Richmond - Zeal @ Aberdeen $40-$45, Air on No. 3 Rd. (don't know the price though.)

I myself has only been to Chura and Zeal, Air was pretty good according to a few friends

[ac87]

vancouver-"Otic"around 64th and granville i think they cost around 30-40?? for guys

[mugen282]

always wanted to try the honger cut..haha

[Disillusion_10]

zeal is $36 i believe,

i would probably say chura cause they are very similar but it's only $20

[RFlush]

For a good professional hair cut and styling, go see my buddy Tim. He's a professional and currently located on W.Broadway named Markus J Hair and Wellbeing. Placed first at the 2007 Men's Hair cutting competition in Vancouver and is currently competing in other competitions to showcase all of my designs. He also just competed last week and came 2nd in Vancouver.

Tell him Bryan sent you for a good deal. Do take note that he is a stylist so he charges a bit more than the average $25 haircut.

Markus J Hair and Wellbeing
2567 West Broadway
Kitsilano, City of Vancouver V6K 2E9
Telephone: 604.731.8383

[bcedhk]

down side to downtown places, if u drive, parking cost like 5 bucks at least..

i recommend Misako, Chura also.. good prices, staff, and they dont rush their jobs even if it is a hair cut for men

[N.V.M.]

wtf? hairdresser? $40? a hairdresser is just a barber with a lisp.

[icemiko]

http://www.bluehairdesign.com/

it's in Burnaby close to Metro

[Ronin]

wtf? hairdresser? $40? a hairdresser is just a barber with a lisp.

I used to think so too but getting a cut at a salon was way better.

Besides, can't argue with having a cute girl massage your head for half an hour.

[Slif]

Besides, can't argue with having a cute girl massage your head for half an hour.

having a cute JAPANESE girl massage your head... those small hands are magical ;-D

[Gt-R R34]

chinatown > 7 bucks. lol!

[Levitron]

having a cute JAPANESE girl massage your head... those small hands are magical ;-D

OH MAN....Chura FTW on that one :D

Too bad the girls have a high turn-over rate. There was this good chick that did my buddy's hair up well but then she left to go back to Japan :( Hopefully mine is still at Chura :)

[Shun Izaki]

Andre's salon on kingsway near joyce across honolulu.

Best evarrrr

[rsx]

Magic Cuts
13.60, can't go wrong.

[tcneo]

OH MAN....Chura FTW on that one :D

Too bad the girls have a high turn-over rate. There was this good chick that did my buddy's hair up well but then she left to go back to Japan :( Hopefully mine is still at Chura :)

i've had 2 girls doing my head at the same time back @ chura's old location. :D

[RacePace]

i've had 2 girls doing my head at the same time back @ chura's old location. :D

that's it, sign me up

[bcrdukes]

I think this thread should be in the Fashion and Shopping Forums. Away we go! Redirect to expire in 14 days. :)

Thanks!

bcrdukes
VLS Mod Team

[civicyvr]

i've had 2 girls doing my heads at the same time back @ chura's old location. :D

Oh my! :drool

[Sid Vicious]

Ark Salon across from the Vancouver Public Library is very good
i would suggest going there if ur asian

[StylinRed]

Yusaf Hair Studio
604-322-1196
5516 Cambie , Vancouver

he's my cousin, used to be the main stylist for fairchild tv hosts

[Moratorium]

+1 for Ark, great service and skill. I used to go to Chura but the long waiting list is just too much, like 2weeks to a month if you call in for an appointment? Jeeeez... The service you get there is average also.

[s3an]

how much for men haircut at ark?

[Seamo]

magiccuts in superstore at grandview has hot chicks

[K-Dub]

http://www.bluehairdesign.com/

it's in Burnaby close to Metro
gonna try this place out in a week or so.

[Sid Vicious]

+1 for Ark, great service and skill. I used to go to Chura but the long waiting list is just too much, like 2weeks to a month if you call in for an appointment? Jeeeez... The service you get there is average also.

its pretty cheap tho, my cut was 34 and they did an excellent job
all the stylists their are japanese, so thats where i would go if you want a japanese style cut

[mugen282]

hmm. i'm tempted to go to chura but the 2 week min waitlist is stupid.
any other places that hot japanese girls work at?

[bcedhk]

i hate ark cause their washing station, the neck bar is not padded at all, and it hurts like a bitch when you get your head washed.

but they do have good service.. parking is a bitch though

[LC21]

i go to 3G down at Central Square, between aberdeen and parker. Decent price $22 for cut + wash, $14 just for cut.

And... of course chinatown.. cant go wrong with 8 dollars

PS. do you guys pay tips for cuts nowadays? Seem soo white-wash/westerner

[arfung1234]

Holt Renfrew Salon and Spa

[fuhkyu]

its pretty cheap tho, my cut was 34 and they did an excellent job
all the stylists their are japanese, so thats where i would go if you want a japanese style cut

Are they able to speak english well enough to converse with them?

I usually go to Misako but if Ark is good im willing to try them out, plus they're cheaper :lol

[Sid Vicious]

Are they able to speak english well enough to converse with them?

I usually go to Misako but if Ark is good im willing to try them out, plus they're cheaper :lol

my stylist didnt speak much english at all, i think its much easier to bring a picture of the haircut u like and just show it to them

however i am unable to style my hair like my stylist did after my cut

[kaitamasaki]

sum-up: zeal, chura, otic, misako, ark, bluehairdesign, 3G

only tried 3G so far, it was alright
going to have to try all those one by one.

theres many hair salons in richmond but not many people seem to be mentioning them..hmm. there are none worth mentioning for me because i always seem to be dissastisfied with my cut... lol.

[LC21]

^
same, i went to those lame hair salons on victoria, they all messed up my hair bad... i paid the same price i paid at 3G too... =(

[fuhkyu]

I've gone to chura and misako, i was thinking of trying the one above konbinya on robson st. but i haven't gone there yet. Maybe i'll try out ark soon as i need a haircut pretty badly

[Moratorium]

Umm my stylist spoke sorta broken english but we could still communicate pretty clearly. Really depends who you get, a good percentage of the stylists at Ark speak decent english though imo.

Btw does chura throw in the massages? I never got one there unless you meant when they're washing/drying your hair. Ark actually throws in like a short massage for you.

[fuhkyu]

Umm my stylist spoke sorta broken english but we could still communicate pretty clearly. Really depends who you get, a good percentage of the stylists at Ark speak decent english though imo.

Btw does chura throw in the massages? I never got one there unless you meant when they're washing/drying your hair. Ark actually throws in like a short massage for you.

Well it's okay because i can because i can speak broken japanese lol!

but chura never threw in a massage for me, i know misako does and a hot towel as well

[jdc430]

Anyone know any more good places in Richmond but outside of Aberdeen?

[fuhkyu]

There's an airhair salon on #3 and Saba road, I went to the dt location. They cut my hair very well but I don't want to venture all the way to richmond for a hair cut.

[orange7]

DIGGY;5817948']Andre's salon on kingsway near joyce across honolulu.

Best evarrrr

Is that sarcasm? Cause i seriously need a hair cut.. last time i got one was before all my finals...
man. diggy.. i can never tell if you're being serious or just trying to screw other ppl over.. lmaooo...

[Slow-Si]

sorry to jack ur thread, but do any of these places do good shaving designs? I've never done it before but would like to try it and want to go to a place thats good at it.

[yellowpower]

Blue, on Kingsway is great, but theres a catch, they only speak korean...

[k2_alpha]

does anyone have a place they know that is open late?
something open where i can get a cut at 7?

[Armind]

Any places in Surrey?

[kwanzor]

i go to a place on commercial dr and 3rd.. cabana salon or something like dat.. hes the best so far.. and cut and wash cost me like 20 bucks including tip.. somtimes i pay 25 or 30 depends on my mood..

[mugen282]

i dropped my chura's W hastings location. it's closed.....damn!

[shawn79]

isnt chura 28 or 32$ now

[K-Dub]

blue is good.
the place is huge
and they own a mercedes..big truck..boat..and i also saw a range rover..
what the hell do they do besides cut hair?
im sure they do other stuff..
the girl behind the counter, she's the only one who can speak english.
such a bitch. or just the way she talks/carries herself..

[Nintensity]

Sorry for being off topic, but...

Who can you recommend as a good hair-stylist at Chura at the Downtown location? I'm looking for a good haircutter lady / man who's willing to asain-fy my hair a bit.

[kaienna]

goto local barbershop for 8 bucks like a man, son.

[Nintensity]

goto local barbershop for 8 bucks like a man, son.

I DID spend 8 bucks, but that was when my hair was short, and that previous barber cut it the same way every single time. Its a freaking chinese place that doesnt even understand a flying fuck of what i'm trying to tell her... so i gave up. Pardon my french.

She doesn't know how to deal with longer, asian hair, so i'll try a different place. You guys suggested Chura, but is there a particular person I should get?

[mugen282]

I DID spend 8 bucks, but that was when my hair was short, and that previous barber cut it the same way every single time. Its a freaking chinese place that doesnt even understand a flying fuck of what i'm trying to tell her... so i gave up. Pardon my french.

She doesn't know how to deal with longer, asian hair, so i'll try a different place. You guys suggested Chura, but is there a particular person I should get?

Supposingly Chura's good and it's relatively cheap. like 25 bucks. they're japanese hairstylists.

but also heard good things about Misako and Ark. both also japanese hairstylists.

[benchau]

how about richmond TAI PAN saloon?

[HappyDorky]

chinatown > 7 bucks. lol!

Haha
well
i had mine for 18bucks at chinatown.
it wasnt half bad. tho =)

just had to tell the barber exactly what to do.
and speak up if youre talking english..
cause its hard for them to understand!

-no offence- im asian.

[Amputate]

sorry to jack ur thread, but do any of these places do good shaving designs? I've never done it before but would like to try it and want to go to a place thats good at it.

im looking for the same thing!

[7Ma?]

quick question for you guys that have been to Chura or Misako.....the prices that are listed on the website for haircuts, does that include washing your hair too? Or is that extra?
Thanks

[Levitron]

Includes washing.

[Girl]

isnt chura 28 or 32$ now

$28


Suki's on First. Ask for Sandy. She does AMAZING hair. And Norma for colour.
$80 for cut with Sandy
$90+ for colour

[white_solara]

i would say zeal..i always go there..but abit pricey around 35-40..incl. tax and tip..

[RFlush]

Im telling you, try my friend Tim in Kits. I referred a bunch of RS guys and they love it and even bring their friends in. Tim continues to upgrade himself by going to competitions and style schools to improve. Tell him I sent you for a better deal!

[Sid Vicious]

Im telling you, try my friend Tim in Kits. I referred a bunch of RS guys and they love it and even bring their friends in. Tim continues to upgrade himself by going to competitions and style schools to improve. Tell him I sent you for a better deal!

Will try this fall, thanks

[frost91]

how much is tim? if its not the average 25, for a cut and wash what is it? 40?

[djm]

do cuts at blue need an appointment? or can i just walk in

[KO7]

I've wanted to try a Korean place, but never knew of any good ones. Do non-Koreans go to Blue? I can speak a bit of Korean if that helps.

[Fobman]

any korean salons in richmond ??

[jam_done]

Aura Hair Group in Metrotown
$15 plus

[Fobman]

sum-up: zeal, chura, otic, misako, ark, bluehairdesign, 3G

only tried 3G so far, it was alright
going to have to try all those one by one.

theres many hair salons in richmond but not many people seem to be mentioning them..hmm. there are none worth mentioning for me because i always seem to be dissastisfied with my cut... lol.

is 3G run by hongers or what?

[djm]

Aura Hair Group in Metrotown
$15 plus

$15 for wash/cut/wash/style?

[icemiko]

do cuts at blue need an appointment? or can i just walk in
You can walk in but if they're all booked up then they won't be able to cut your hair or they'll make you come back at xx time. So it's better to book an appointment.

[RFlush]

how much is tim? if its not the average 25, for a cut and wash what is it? 40?

Ya around $40. I think it's regularly $45 but $40 is what he charges for people that I refer.

He will wash and style for whatever you want. It's a very nice salon, not the chinese honger types but those kits area type.

[Fobman]

just got hair cut from 3G and it was prob my worst hair cut so far...
the dude so fob can't understand shit and won't listen to whatever hair i wanted
stupid fuck made my hair all honger now lol

[djm]

back from "blue hair design", worst cut in ~3 years..fucking terrible. will update later

If you must get it done in Burnaby save yourself from a bad haircut and at least go to MISAKO

Had this hair cut done before so I know what it should look like. Picked a short style out of a book and it when I was done looked NOTHING LIKE IT AT ALL. The style book is in Japanese and place is Korean so of course they cannot read it.

The cut was 90% razor/buzzer 10% scissor, as opposed to 100% scissor and touchups with razor/buzzer at Japanese places.

This means no texture/layering or “lightness”, they use the same technique done at places on Victoria drive & Kingsway. Did not even do angle cuts/squiggly scissors to thin out the hair.

The hair in the back at the base of your head was also cut off, when these cuts are supposed to leave it, and it was in the picture as well.

They did not offer me to read magazines or at least have some put out in front like they do at places like CHURA

The bib they put in front of you is way to short and you will get hair on your shoes/pants. When they took off the bib they did not attempt to prevent hair did not get on your shoes/pants like they do at Japanese places.

They did not even bring up a mirror at the end to show me my hair from the side & back

There is 1 person who cuts and 1 person who stands/hovers to the side and watches you as the person cuts your hair.. very uncomforting

also as opposed to wash -> cut -> rinse/wash -> touchup (if necessary) -> style at JP places
it is cut -> wash -> style

paid $20 for a $6 cut they managed to mess up
I WILL NEVER GO BACK THE ONLY GOOD POINT IS MY HAIR WILL GROW BACK

[freakshow]

My fav. place is called Connection 2000 Salon in Richmond, around 5 + Cambie. If you go, get Michael, and only Michael to cut your hair.

[Fobman]

My fav. place is called Connection 2000 Salon in Richmond, around 5 + Cambie. If you go, get Michael, and only Michael to cut your hair.

how much for cut and wash?

[pinoypixie86]

Is anyone on here a hair stylist or know a good one? Can someone hook me up with a good deal becuz I jusssst grew out my hair after having it short for soooo long. I want it to look good and I don't want to start from short hair again.

[hypediss]

bumping this thread...


planning to get a haircut at chura, who should I look for? Can anyone make a recommendation?

:D

[mei]

Zeal in downtown.. i think it's on Seymour. they're pretty good
and they chairs you sit on while they wash your hair are massage chairs, which is nice

[LC21]

just got hair cut from 3G and it was prob my worst hair cut so far...
the dude so fob can't understand shit and won't listen to whatever hair i wanted
stupid fuck made my hair all honger now lol

I got a cut from that place also, but i brought a picture so she could do what im asking.

[cctw]

Misako in Richmond is cool!
I got a massage after they cut and washed my hair. Communication with the Jap girl was kind of a problem though, cos that girl only knew how to say yes and no.

[hkRicer]

Downtown china town, 10 box + 5 tip. My friend recommend that place to me, it's just as good as the 40+ salon in richmond

[shawn79]

bump

10char

[POPTRUNK]

Orhans on braodway in kits.... the fresh cuts

[orange7]

zeal in downtown or zeal in richmond?

[Jun_Y]

tsubaki in DT is a new place and its only $15 bucks for a hair cut!!

[Jun_Y]

http://tsubakihair.com/

[kaitamasaki]

^ seems pretty low-priced for a Japanese salon... too bad I got a cut a week ago.

[Peanut Butter Jelly Time!]

tsubaki in DT is a new place and its only $15 bucks for a hair cut!!

would there be any communication problems w/ the staff there though? I don't speak a lick of Japanese.. at least nothing hair related

[fuhkyu]

would there be any communication problems w/ the staff there though? I don't speak a lick of Japanese.. at least nothing hair related

I'm guessing you know "kimochi, yamate" :haha:

Most of those places you have a style book and you just point and they do the rest.

[sas]

To be sure, are all of the places mentioned tailored to more asian styles? I don't have long spikey long hair

[ilubebe]

did anyone go to tsubaki yet? i wanna know if its good :)

[djm]

Tsubaki website:

Cut (Trim Cut) $15.00
Style Change (men) $20.00

Cut ( Trim Cut )

To trim one's current hair without changing the basic style.

Style Change

To cut more than a trim, resulting in the change to a hairstyle.

[RFlush]

Again, just have to say: Tim! Ask many of the RS users who go to him, they all love him and go back.

For a good professional hair cut and styling, go see my buddy Tim. He's a professional and currently located on W.Broadway named Markus J Hair and Wellbeing. Placed first at the 2007 Men's Hair cutting competition in Vancouver and is currently competing in other competitions to showcase all of my designs. He also just competed last week and came 2nd in Vancouver.

Tell him Bryan sent you for a good deal or just mention Revscene.net. Do take note that he is a stylist so he charges a bit more than the average $25 haircut.

Markus J Hair and Wellbeing
2567 West Broadway
Kitsilano, City of Vancouver V6K 2E9
Telephone: 604.731.8383

[In_MODeration]

any students need a hair model? i want a free haircut.

[LanEvoMR]

Again, just have to say: Tim! Ask many of the RS users who go to him, they all love him and go back.

For a good professional hair cut and styling, go see my buddy Tim. He's a professional and currently located on W.Broadway named Markus J Hair and Wellbeing. Placed first at the 2007 Men's Hair cutting competition in Vancouver and is currently competing in other competitions to showcase all of my designs. He also just competed last week and came 2nd in Vancouver.

Tell him Bryan sent you for a good deal or just mention Revscene.net. Do take note that he is a stylist so he charges a bit more than the average $25 haircut.

Markus J Hair and Wellbeing
2567 West Broadway
Kitsilano, City of Vancouver V6K 2E9
Telephone: 604.731.8383

sorry but i got my hair cut by your friend and i disagree with your recommendation

[Sid Vicious]

sorry but i got my hair cut by your friend and i disagree with your recommendation

What went wrong?
I go to Tim and can vouch for him, but with any stylist you have to bring a picture of what you want your hair to look like

[ilubebe]

thanks for the link for Tsubaki :) going to check it out

edit: did anyone went to Tomo Tomo before?
men cut including Style & wash cost $25
i want to know if this salon is good or not :] i want to go ^^

link: http://tomohair.com/

[SkippyLang]

Bump: has anyone tried visage hair studio for men and women, it's right across from Tony's on Nelson and Kingsway? I've been to Tony's for a while but I'm looking to see other options.

[dignatas]

lol real image beauty salon in chinatown. The one with all the mirrors on the wall

cut is 9 bucks with a dollar tip lol and wash + cut = 18$ with 2 dollar tip

[TRU3R3LIGION]

Sam's Hair Design
Kingsway - Across from Safeway

[iam_dan]

where can i go to get a decent haircut for $25 or under?
i live in coquitlam, so im ok with going to burnaby, but id rather not travel downtown to get a cut.

im used to going to BlueHairDesigns, and had a decent experience with Taka, but wouldnt mind trying out a new place.

[k3mps]

where can i go to get a decent haircut for $25 or under?
i live in coquitlam, so im ok with going to burnaby, but id rather not travel downtown to get a cut.

im used to going to BlueHairDesigns, and had a decent experience with Taka, but wouldnt mind trying out a new place.

sejong by lougheed

[Verdasco]

bump for any new suggestions?

Willing to spend up to $40 , tired of fades and standard men hair styles for the past few years...

ResidentSleeper


preferred japanese

[iwantaskyline]

bump for any new suggestions?

Willing to spend up to $40 , tired of fades and standard men hair styles for the past few years...

ResidentSleeper


preferred japanese

Chura Aletta. New smaller Chura salon, south van on Granville. The master stylist moved there from the DT location, been cutting my hair for years.

[SpeedStars]

How far ahead do you book? I remember with Chura in downtown you had to book at least 2 weeks in advance

[Nlkko]

My goto stylist is this one stylist at Poppy (Kitsilano).

They are on the expensive side ($40+) but amazing service. Have to make appointment in advance.

I would suggest try a few stylists if you don't like it the first time, hair styling is pretty personal and the stylist have to be willing to put in the effort, moreso for complex styles.

[axxess]

My new favourite place is 18th Amendment in Gastown. About $40 a haircut, sick fades there and the guys are pretty awesome. My new favourite Barber Shop. (Went to JDs before)

This place is awesome, you can even order beer and have a drink in there LOL

The guy Tony cuts my hair there.

Best thing is they give you the hot towel treatment. Feels amazing and relaxing after a fresh cut.

[Verdasco]

Chura Aletta. New smaller Chura salon, south van on Granville. The master stylist moved there from the DT location, been cutting my hair for years.

how do they compare to misako? anyone tried both? will try this prob.