Salon Mizuno

Had my haircut with Jun today and he did a great job. I am pleased with my new hair style. Will definitely make another appointment with him.

I was born and raised in NYC and it took 36 years for me to finally find the perfect place to get my hair cut.
Salon Mizuno is perfect. Yuko is amazing. She’s smart, sweet and perfect at doing either small or big changes. She’s supportive in what choices you make for a cut but will give her advice when you ask.
Yuko owns the shop. She’ll remember you next time you come in. It is such a great neighborhood place.
And the prices are so reasonable! About $ 75 for a hair cut for women. And that was a real cut with bangs.
While Yuko was on vacation I saw June and he was also fabulous. He trimmed my bangs and put so much thought and care into it! I felt like I had a whole new look! Bang trims for about $ 11.
I’ve also seen a bunch of kids getting their hair cut there. Moms getting their cuts and then their kids.
Highly, highly recommended.

My nearly 3 year old got his first big boy cut here by Kenta. Bloody screamed for his prior two haircuts, which were at kiddie spots, but he was mesmerized here, thoroughly enjoyed being treated like the superstar that he is. ;) We’ll be going here from now on!

I’ve been getting my hair done by Yuko (the owner) for years and have never once had a bad experience. She is a whiz with colors and cutting. Yuko and her staff are warm and welcoming and really listen. And if you don’t know what you want, they give very good suggestions. Moreover, they are reasonably priced considered the amazing work they do. Everyone I know who has been there goes back time and time again. Here is one place you can trust.

This place is the best! Everyone is very nice, creative, helpful. I highly recommend it.

Great space! Very clean, eclectic vibe, super friendly! Not only do I love the cut but I left with a great style which is unusual for me. Yuko gave me great advice and did a fabulous job with my highlights and cut. She finished with a very relaxing head massage. Will definitely be back!

I have been waiting to get a good shot of my new short hairdo so I can post it here… but alas, I haven’t had a chance. I just wanted to say thank you to this salon for working with me in a creative and caring way. I really love my assymetrical hair cut that I needed quite badly (as my curls had grown out quite a bit). Everyone there was very kind and great to talk to. And I felt like I would happy to go back there in the future. Wonderful service. It was good to make an appointment beforehand, dropping in was not such a good idea in the heat of the summer. I was a bit nervous about trying a new salon in my neighborhood because primarily what was being promoted on facebook were fancy updo’s and wedding styling for girls. I wanted something funky with a bit of an edge. And I got precisely what I was looking for. Thanks again.

The feel:
I love that this place looks and feels nothing like a salon with antiques, artwork and photographs throughout it makes the feel very cozy and very friendly. The minute you walk in you’re greeted with a smile an offered a treat and/​or a beverage. Yuko (the owner) treats her clients like friends rather then just a customer. She remembers names and stories right away, like any good hair stylist should but she’s more genuine than any others I’ve ever gone to.
Yuko also uses her salon to promote local artists by showcasing their artwork on her walls and having small gatherings when the shop is closed like a gallery would, not to collect money but to help the artists. Every month or so you’ll see a different charity she is advocating for, this month, I believe it is the Humane Society. She doesn’t push people to donate either, she just has an area where you can give with information about the charity and maybe some artwork that is being auctioned off for it. She has a huge heart.
The Hair:
I have very thick, curly and very hard to manage hair and it’s extremely difficult to find a salon that can tame it and look and feel good without making me sit there for 2+ hours. I’m usually put under a dryer for 45 minutes after my hair has been rolled and then sent to have it blow dried by a very hot blow dryer. Needless to say, my hair is quite damage after that and only sometimes does my hair look and feel good therefore I tend to stick with the natural look.
I never wait here, I first go to Jennifer or to Yuki who washes my hair and doesn’t use conditioner but instead this wonderful treatment along with the best scalp massages. I then sit down to have Yuko start my hair, never rollers or under a dryer (really?), she just uses a blow dryer that doesn’t even seem to be that hot and then lightly goes over my hair with a ceramic flat iron (if I want it very straight). I’m always amazed at how nicely my hair comes out and how it seems to last for days. And I’m never in there for more than an hour and rarely even that. How does she do it?!
I’ve only had my hair done by Yuki once but he is amazing as well and Jennifer, the receptionist and hair washer just as amazing. Everyone here is very friendly and very efficient and although I’d like to keep this place my little secret (so that I can always get an appointment when I want it) it would truly be a shame not to share this others.

Choosing the right hair style & make-​up for one’s wedding is super important. Yuki was amazing! My hair is typically pin straight and and I don’t usually wear make-​up. I wanted to look like a better version of myself but still look like me. Yuki aka «the miracle worker» in my eyes, managed to do that. My hair was still wavy at the end of the night. People to this day ask me where I got my hair done for my wedding.
Because he does such a great job, I go to him for my regular cuts and color. My hair looks the best it has ever looked. I live in queens, but the work, professionalism and level of service is worth the trip to Brooklyn! It doesn’t hurt that you end up looking like a million bucks without costing a million bucks.