Best Asian Hair Salons in the US

Here’s a comprehensive overview of top-rated Asian hair salons across the United States, based on recent reviews and expert recommendations:

New York City

NAGI HAIR (SoHo)
A Japanese-focused salon founded by a Tokyo transplant in 2016. Known for precision cuts, scalp care, perms, and personalized herbal-tea rituals, it’s praised for revitalizing both hair and scalp .
Hair OSH, Harueh, Hayato New York, THE HAIR SALON BY EUN ME BANG, Nonstop Style, Maison de Mi
Top-tier Korean-style salons specializing in cuts, coloring, keratin treatments, and perms. Highlights include Nonstop Style’s stylist Kelvin, praised for Asian hair expertise, and Maison de Mi’s Japanese straightening and organic treatments (newyorkcityinformer.com).
Specialty Spots: 22 Pell and Salon Berry
Asian-owned salons offering culturally familiar environments and nuanced hair care tailored to Asian textures, with Salon Berry being a popular recommendation in Williamsburg (byrdie.com).

Atelier by Tiffany (Los Angeles)
K‑beauty inspired, known for detailed haircuts and color in a professional, five-star atmosphere .
Salon Kazumi, Impression Hair Salon, Blow Me Away (Los Angeles/Beverly Hills)
Japanese-style salons offering expert cuts, organic color services, scalp rejuvenation, and luxurious head-spa experiences (hairdressr.com).
Kim Sun Young Beauty Salon (Torrance, Koreatown)
A long-established Korean salon famed for its magic straight perm technique and deep expertise in perms and color work (guide.in.ua).

Peter Lu Salon
A top-reviewed inclusive salon known for outstanding attention to detail, professionalism, and accommodating various hair needs (bestchicago.us).
SAI Hair Atelier
Lauded for personalized 1:1 service, cleanliness, and stylists who tailor cuts and color to individual lifestyles (bestchicago.us).

Austin, TX – Tony’s Hair Salon, Alter Ego’s Aaron Kim, Hitto Salon
Recommended on Reddit for long, thick Asian hair and balayage (reddit.com).
Raleigh, NC – Chi Wah Organica
Praised for specializes Korean/Vietnamese hair needs, with strong recommendations for haircare and color (reddit.com).
Orange County, CA – Salon Ara (Tustin) & Arukas Hair Resort (Costa Mesa)
Highlighted as hijabi-friendly, affordable, and well-versed in Asian hair textures (reddit.com, byrdie.com).

Anh Co Tran (Los Angeles)
Celebrity hairstylist behind looks for Gwyneth Paltrow, Lily Collins, and Jessica Alba. Global creative director at Milbon and founder of Curated Cutting academy (thestylishnomadic.com).
Frederic Aspiras (LA/New York)
Renowned Vietnamese‑Filipino‑American wigmaker and hairstylist, best known for styling Lady Gaga and earning an Oscar nomination (en.wikipedia.org).

Japanese head‑spa
Emerging from Japan, these scalp-care sessions (e.g., at Masa Kanai in NYC) are popular for relaxation and hair health — often costing around $220 (allure.com).
K‑root perms
Gaining traction on TikTok for adding root volume with lasting results (2–6 months), usually costing $80–$150 (allure.com).
YUKO Hair Straightening
A patented Japanese straightening method by Yuko Yamashita, offered in Beverly Hills and worldwide (en.wikipedia.org).

Factor	Guidance
Hair Type & Texture	Asian hair ranges from fine and straight to thick and wavy—opt for stylists with proven expertise in diverse textures.
Service Specialty	Choose based on need: haircut only, color/perms, head spa, or bridal/event styling.
Cultural Comfort	Asian-owned salons or those with multilingual staff often provide a more culturally attuned experience.
Budget & Location	Prices vary by city: expect premium rates in NYC/LA vs. more affordable options in smaller cities.
Reviews & Word-of-Mouth	Platforms like Yelp, Reddit, and salon reviews help gauge quality and customer satisfaction.