Junko Hair Studio

I went to Junko today, and Soung Youn did a perfect job! I’m pretty picky when it comes to choosing a hair salon because, even though I’ve tried many salons recommended by my friends in my town, I always ended up disappointed. So I decided to try a new place that I could trust. After reading lots of reviews, I found Soung Youn. At first, I wasn’t sure if she could give me exactly the haircut I wanted, but she turned out to be a fantastic stylist who made me feel comfortable right away. She has a very gentle and detailed touch and approaches her work with passion and professionalism. She’s also warm-hearted and kind, making her clients feel comfortable while always doing her very best. I couldn’t be happier with the result. If you’re picky like me and don’t want to be disappointed, I highly recommend her!

I have been going to Soung Youn for more than a year now and she always does an amazing job on my hair. If you’re looking for someone who knows how to cut waterfall layers then go to her. She knows what she’s doing, and she’s not afraid to cut. Plus you get great conversation and laughs. 10/10, highly recommend her and the salon!

I had an awesome service administered by the phenomenal master stylist Sharell. She and Junko Hair Studio completely changed how I see the salon experience. I'm coming off of a 7-month stretch between a chemical relaxer due to being mishandled and quite frankly traumatized by my last stylist (AVOID SP HairCare: decent results, with terrible professionalism). Thank God I like to maintain my own hair so I didn't walk into the studio necessarily in shambles. But I don't play around with strong chemicals and it was beyond time to go see a REAL professional. For some reason, there is a belief that Black/African-American hair can't be done at texturally diverse salons... WRONG!!! The experience started off wonderfully with a greeting from the host desk and an offering of tea, coffee, or water. I was relieved to see that the environment was neutrally colored, clean and organized (including the product display). The green wall behind the hostess stand is a beautiful touch. I was even more relieved to see that the bathroom was SPOTLESS. Junko is a medium-sized salon. There's only three wash stations and about 12-15ish stylist stations (iirc) neatly but closely arranged in the space. The stations are minimalist in nature and products/tools are brought out gradually on trays to minimize clutter -- I liked that. I came in at opening (10AM) on a Friday and I wasn't the only one. This place is probably packed during the weekend, but luckily they operate smoothly through a very efficient scheduling system. Deposits are required, non-refundable and are 30% of your estimated total. Payment was easy. Now let me tell you about Sharell. She is a multidisciplinary hair artist and master cosmetologist who used to own her own salon. Her passion for hair brought her out of retirement and into Junko. She has a calm, caring energy that makes you feel HELD. She can do any and everything -- I've seen the results! But she's especially passionate about given Black women better than what the "natural" salon industry has recently normalized (aesthetics over health). She loved that I asked questions and wanted to see me be knowledgeable about my own hair. We casually talked the entire time about life, but it wasn't forced. She also didn't forcefully upsell products or appointments, but the way she educates around hair prompts you to want more and better for yourself through gentle recommendations. Hair health IS a priority with her. She even apologized on behalf of the last stylist who did me dirty and didn't have to at all. AND she complimented me on how well I took care of my hair, instead of trying to manipulate me into wildly unnecessary services (*cough* SP HairCare). I left this salon feeling like a million bucks. I felt so relaxed and happy... which I realize is how you're supposed to feel! Other clients were also raving about their services during my appointment and it was nice seeing people and other staff so joyful. Now it did cost a pretty penny, but you have to be willing to invest in something as precious as your crown. I'm so so so excited to book again with Sharell and be back in the salon.

Sharell did an awesome job with my haircut! I had a wedding that I was about to attend and needed to get my hair trimmed up. Sharell was extremely caring and friendly and she made sure to get every detail correct. I even changed my mind on …

I had a great experience at this salon! The staff was friendly and welcoming from the moment I walked in. My hairstylist Lorena listened to exactly what I wanted and gave me a haircut that exceeded my expectations. The attention to detail, professionalism, and care made all the difference. I left feeling confident and loving my new look. I highly recommend this salon to anyone looking for a quality haircut. I'll definitely be coming back!