Xsquared hair studio

"i have been dying my hair for 10 years now and i have only found 2 places i would actually trust with my hair (this is one of them) Jessie & Justin actually care about you and providing good service. they manage expectations well & told me what was & wasn’t possible. so worth the 1-1.5 hour commute here :’) balayage + cut was $330 for me before tip"

"The place is small but very cozy, and everyone is super friendly. I was looking for a salon that can cut Asian hair well. The Asian salons near where I live are either very cheap but inexperienced at doing trendy cuts, or the staff is plain rude. At Xsquared Hair Studio, I didn't feel any hostility at all. I'm Chinese but can't speak it well (I can still understand spoken Cantonese), and at other Asian hair salons, whenever the language barrier becomes obvious, the hairdressers act cold and distant toward me. But the hairdresser here was very accommodating and tried his best to communicate with me in both English and Cantonese. He made sure that he understood what I wanted, and that I understood what he was doing. I showed him a picture of what I wanted, and he told me that he didn't think it would look good on me (straight blunt bangs) but that we could go for something like wispy bangs that were still cut straight across. He explained that the reason my hair wouldn't look like in the picture is because of the way my hair was parted. I really appreciate that he was honest with me about how the result would look instead of just going ahead and doing it. It shows he understands how different hair works on different people. Because of the language barrier, I was unsure about what he meant at first when he tried to explain how he was going to cut my bangs, but it turned out to be exactly how I wanted! He really understood what kind of style I was going for. The hairdresser was very attentive, communicative, and enthusiastic. Not once did I feel uncomfortable while I was sitting in the chair. Also, I'm young but have white strands of hair, and I always get a comment about it whenever I'm at a hair salon. But the hairdresser didn't mention anything about it even though I'm sure he saw how bad my hair was. At the end, he asked if I wanted to thin out my hair. At first I was doubtful, but then I agreed and went with it because my hair is very thick and it gets annoying to deal with. I'm glad I agreed because my hair definitely feels a lot lighter and not as messy. Again, it feels like the hairdresser truly understands how hair works. I highly recommend going to this hair salon. The pricing is very fair for the quality and personal attention you get. I will definitely be coming back to this place the next time I need a haircut!"

"I absolutely love coming here! I only trust Justin with my hair. He is so talented and always gets the color I want PERFECTLY while keeping my hair healthy! His assistant is also super friendly and the studio is nice and clean. I would highly recommend for all hair care/style needs! 10/10! :)"

"Absolutely love the service here! Overall Justin and his assistant (?) were very friendly. They took their time bleaching my hair and were very thorough. They also gave me some snack so I wouldn't go hungry during the whole process."

"Justin was so amazing with my haircut and I am super satisfied with my new hair! I showed him a picture of what I wanted, which was a layered long haircut with bangs that will be easy to maintain, and he delivered!!! He kept the length to my desire and did not cut more than was needed. This was a huge point for me because I wanted to keep my length and I am very picky about my hairstyle. Nonetheless, Justin was so precise and meticulous with his job, and I was truly amazed. It was just a simple haircut but it made a huge difference and my hair feels so much more lightweight and professional. I currently live in San Diego and was only visiting New York to see my sister, so I wish Justin was closer to home so I can see him for my regular upkeep. I am not exaggerating when I say Justin was the best hair stylist and haircut I have ever received. If I was in town for longer than a day, I would have gotten some hair coloring or balayage since Justin seems to be an expert in that field as well. In any case, 10/10 would recommend Justin for your hair care needs."