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October 2023 by Ingrid H.
I’m so sorry to be doing this but I can only give Taka one star. He is very kind and even put on a Japanese film for me to watch. However, when I showed him the inspo pics for the haircut, he said it would be easy then continued to completely butcher - and I do mean BUTCHER - my hair. It was also just a simple wolf cut too. I gave him a star only because he was kind enough not to charge me.
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September 2023 by Sam Kirkconnell
Amazing job! Taka was able to bring the haircut I showed him to life. As long as you bring him a front, back and side profile of your reference photo he does it with immaculate detail.
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July 2023 by B. Reynolds
Excellent haircut and service. Taka has an expert level on attention to detail and handles my thick, wavy hair consistently well. Each visit has been worth the price for men's cut. Highly recommend for anyone interested in Japanese style, especially if mixed Asian like me. Great!
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July 2023 by Candice Wu
Taka-San is so good and cuts so carefully. This is the best haircut I’ve had in Boston area:) 100% recommend?
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July 2023 by Fosss sss
I’ve been having my haircut with Taka for over a year now. Taka is a great guy. He pays a lot of attention to the details and has a great sense of style. I trust him with my hair. Highly recommend!
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July 2023 by Andrew Mui
I'm sorry I cannot recommend this place to get a short men's hair cut. I went to a different salon to get it fixed 4 days later. The negative reviews from men are true, cuts are uneven(not the textured kind), and it will not look close to reference photos. Not worth $65. Facility also does not look clean. Taka needs to go back to hair cutting school if he wants to cut men's hair, I mean this sincerely and not as an insult if he wants to continue in his career. It is just not right for me to get my hair cut twice in the same week. Men in need of short cuts, stay away.Service: Haircut
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July 2023 by Winston Chen
Taka is not just a hair stylist. He is an artist, constantly in search of perfection. He takes his works very seriously, and always thinking of ways to do better. For him, a single hair done incorrectly is not acceptable. Taka has cut my hair for years and I don’t even consider anyone else. During the pandemic, I simply stopping cutting my hair because Taka couldn’t.
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June 2023 by Lily “Mimi” Rondeau
I found Taka-san via a Google search, and had a wonderful experience with him. I showed him a picture online and after a couple of clarifying questions, he set about his work. He was meticulous and conscientious, and I would love to book him again to cut my hair in the future.Service: Haircut
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June 2023 by Peipei Song
I recently visited Taka’s hair salon, and I think Taka is Boston's top hairstylist, as this experience exceeded all my expectations.From the moment I walked into the salon, I was greeted with warmth and professionalism, setting the stage for an exceptional hair transformation. Taka’s expertise was evident from the very beginning. He took the time to understanding my vision for the perfect hairstyle, and his ability to blend my desires with professional guidance resulted in a stunning outcome.Throughout the appointment, he effortlessly demonstrated a mastery of cutting techniques, seamlessly blending layers and creating a hairstyle that complemented my features perfectly. Taka’s attention to detail was awe-inspiring, leaving no strand out of place. Moreover, his precision in executing complex styling techniques showcased his commitment to excellence.If you are seeking the ultimate hairstyling experience in Boston, Taka’s expertise is unmatched. His technical mastery, attention to detail, passion for his craft, and exceptional customer service combine to create an unforgettable salon experience. I highly recommend his services to anyone in search of a top-tier hairstylist who will leave you feeling elated with your new look. Boston is fortunate to have such an extraordinary talent.
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June 2023 by Resident in Boston
Taka is a hair genius who knows how to make the hair behave! How do I come to that conclusion? Background: I have naturally dark, straight, thick hair of shoulder length. Problem: Through winter, the crown of my hair routinely becomes unflatteringly heavy and flat - picture a Scottish Fold cat wearing a skull hat, only less cute. Come spring/summer, the hair section below my ears would form frizzy light waves. Through the years, many hairstylists - including a Korean and a Thai one in metro Boston, all of whom are well-received - have layered it to exciting results at the first glance, but after I wash and wear at home, it either becomes an unruly frizz curling in every direction (when it's humid), or a lifelessly flat and thin (when it's cool). SOLUTION: When schedule lines up, I visit Taka. He has a unique approach that seems carefully measured and precise - but lo and behold, in the weeks and months that follow, the hair keeps showing up pleasant surprises without much styling effort on my part. Try it once, twice, or thrice over different seasons, and see it for yourself! TIPS: The current location in Brighton is easy to spot as it has a large class window at the fairly busy junction of Chestnut Ave - Market Street - Washington St, across from the Bank of America. This is an easy bus ride from the previous location by BU Campus, and has free parking (esp near Brighton Library) as well as fun food places (Popcorn chicken at Vivi, hearty meal at Jim's Deli, crepe at Cafenation, coffee at Cafe Nero, numerous others). Text for appointment, this might just grow on you (I know, as the hair does)!
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October 2022 by Skyler Kim (1emon)
Please note that his new address is: 8 Chestnut Hill Ave, Brighton, MA 02135I'm glad I went to Taka-san for my haircut and I'll definitely be returning to him again from now on!I had few pictures of how I wanted my haircut and Taka-san was incredibly professional, precise, and patient. I think I know what some people may mean when they say his techniques are unusual, but I still got the haircut I wanted and that's all that matters.He also gave great head-to-shoulder massages and even turned on Studio Ghibli's Spirited Away for me to watch in the mean time!I look forward to returning to him again in a few months.ありがとうございます!?
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July 2022 by J Kim
I had a hair cut from Taka a while ago. He complained so many times (over ten times) that I had a thick hair. I’ve never heard so many complains from any other hair designers. In addition, he wanted me to stand straight next to the chair and took so long time to finish his work. I’ve never heard or saw this kind of weird posture to have a hair cut. It was very uncomfortable experience.
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February 2022 by Jessica Kao
I rarely leave reviews but I felt I needed to say something about my visit to Taka. Unfortunately I cannot recommend his service for people with my hair type. I came in having long straight hair and had sent him pictures of it with reference photos for long layers and long curtain bangs.His cutting and communication style were very abrupt. I was scolded for shaking my head "because he needed to blow dry my hair in a precise manner so he could cut it correctly" even though he did not ask me to keep my head perfectly still. At 7.30 PM, 1.5 hours after our appointment time he asked if I had a few more hours because the haircut would take a while, even though I was asking for a cut that I have received many times, always done in 60-90 minutes.He used a technique I've never seen but at no point did he properly section my hair or even make sure my front ends were the same length - I even interrupted him to make sure he cut on my natural part. I wanted to be respectful and trust his technique/style so I didnt speak up at first. But the way he managed my hair felt like it was physically awkward for him to hold it (shaky, holding hands at bizarre, extreme angles). He cut my hair soaking wet and then complete dry, where the ends and sides are visibly uneven and incredibly choppy, and not even almost what I asked for.I had to actually stop the haircut because my instincts were telling me it was bad, and when i saw saw the ends/back of my hair I just wish I stopped it sooner. Taka seems nice enough but I cannot recommend his services for anyone with my hair type.Service: Haircut
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February 2022 by Margaret Zai
I have gone to Taka for my haircut since 2019. Taka is meticulous and has great attention to detail. He treats every haircut seriously and I can trust him with a cut that fits my face shape best.
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February 2022 by R Y
Taka is super meticulous and professional. He always pays attention to details, tries his hardest to understand what I am looking for. And it comes out great every time!oh if you like ghibli movies he's got some collections for you!Services: Haircut