Charlee Atkins

a month ago

"I’ve been coming here for 3+ years to get my hair trimmed and my roots done by Kumi, and it’s always nothing short of amazing. What I love most about this space is the vibe — it’s calm and chill, not your typical loud, chaotic salon. They play vibey, chill music, they’re not overly chatty, and they really let the hours-long process feel zen. Kumi gives the best haircuts, beautiful color, and truly the best shampoos. The owner, Junya, is also incredibly kind. There’s a reason this place has 100+ five-star reviews — it’s truly a hidden gem in NYC. I genuinely love this place."

Laura Li

3 months ago

"If you have Asian hair and are looking for a no-fuss, SKILLED, lived in cut that looks good right out the chair and while growing out, this is the place. Everyone there is super sweet, detail oriented, and good at interpreting the most obtuse inspo descriptions. I’ve been coming here for almost 4 years after bouncing around other highly rated japanese salons. And I’m pretty sure I’ve gotten cuts by everyone on the team at this point. Yama never disappoints. Booking process is super easy, the rate is pricey, but I feel worth it for 3+ months of good hair days!"

Juliette Georgieff

3 months ago

"Junya has been my favorite hairdresser of my life! He is supremely talented, thoughtful and detailed. He is also kind, and pleasant to work with. My haircuts are always beautiful, but even more, they grow out and continue to look great for months because of the way he cuts. The studio itself is very cute, and in a great neighborhood."

Eda Sarı

4 months ago

"I had a good experience in Yama Salon and my haircut looked ok after blowout, but after a few washes I have realized that there are so many short layers in the front and my hair in the back is just too long without any layers - it looks like i have two haircuts going on and it is just ugly. I cannot go out without styling it but it is still not pretty when i do. The layers are so short and thick that the only way i can fix this is to get a short bob for my waist long hair."

K Hamilton

5 months ago

"Kyle was a magician and incredibly detailed with my cut. I have curly/wavy hair, and he understood it well. I immediately felt safe and trusted him. Not only did I walk away with my favorite haircut, I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation. I was visiting from out of town, made a last minute booking a day before, and had no problem being seen. I am absolutely pleased with my experience. Now I just have to figure out how I’m ever gonna have this good of a haircut again. 😅 Truly can’t go wrong with the standard of a Japanese hair salon. Oh and the head massage was as incredible as other reviews have stated."