PINOK STUDIO by Matsumoto - Pasadena (CA)

5 /5 Polly Huang: I got a haircut from Yuri today and loved my experience at the salon with her! I showed her some reference photos and she also gave me some of her suggestions. I asked for my hair to be cut a little below my shoulders, some layers, and curtain bangs. Yuri was really polite, attentive, and very detailed with the cut! She started by cutting my hair dry, then shampoo & head massage, and ended with blow drying and some more trimming. Thank you for the cut Yuri! I will definitely be back!

5 /5 Huanran Shi: “I’ve been getting my hair cut at PINOK STUDIO by Matsumoto for almost two years now, and I couldn’t be happier! YUTA’s skills are absolutely top-notch—every single time, he manages to give me exactly the style I’m looking for. On top of that, the salon is always spotless and has a calm, welcoming atmosphere that makes the whole experience even better. Highly recommend!”

5 /5 Sarah G.: I am so happy to have found this salon! I have experienced the head spa (with Pamela), and a hair cut and root touch-up color with Masha. The service is fantastic, and the salon aesthetic is pleasant, airy, and comfortable. Theres no overly loud music or echo chambers of loud talking and hair dryer noise - one of the huge benefits of a smaller salon space that is decorated with intention. Parking is relatively easy, although the area gets busy during the week at lunchtime, and on the weekends. I am very happy with my haircut from Masha - she really took the time to understand what I was frustrated with and what I needed and took even more time to cut my hair beautifully. Its exactly what I wanted and I can tell it will grow out perfectly. The head spa is absolutely worth the cost if youre the type who enjoys the shampoo part of a salon visit the most. Some people really like a spa-like experience with a full body massage, some people go for facials - I love a great scalp massage and hair blow out. This is perfect self-care and delivered with care. 10/10 recommend and will absolutely go back.

5 /5 SY X: Had a lovely appointment with Yuri. She is more than just a stylist- shes a sculptor. She took her time to get my hair into shape without cutting off my length. The ends were damaged from coloring and hard to brush, but with her skills, Yuri transformed my rats nest into silk that was easy to comb through. She also took her time to frame my hair to my face in the way I usually style it. Really good experience. Definitely found my hair studio and will be back.

5 /5 Janli Gwo: I love this place, everyone is so friendly and I love getting my hair cut by Kai every time I go! The head / scalp massage is HEAVENLY. Most importantly, Kai really listens to what I ask for. When I say I want a lot of layers, she REALLY spends 20 min on just layering, unlike other asian/japanese places that usually opt for more conservative face-framing layers. I’m talking, like 90s layers with voluminous hair thinning (like a long wolf cut). Posted photo as a result! Sometimes I just want like toned down kpop style curtain bangs and face framing layers and she listens and executes perfectly as well. Kai also spends time showing me how to properly style my hair which I really appreciate. Love this place!