Salon Vijin

I had been a customer with Viji when they were located back in Rookafella center. I was always very satisfied when I went there for perm, cut or blow dry. After they moved, I didn’t go back. I had been searching for my hair stylist and never found one that I like.
Last weekend, I needed my hair chopped off and I called the salon that I use to go to but they were busy. So I was searching on Unilocal for a new place so I came across Vijin again and I got lucky that they can squeeze me in.
First thing, receptionist Ai was so nice greeting me when I walked in. The salon is very clean, bright and comfy. Ken was my stylist and he greeted with a hand shake. I had 12″ hair cut as I was donating my hair and Ken really worked his magic on my. I didn’t show him any pictures of what I want but all I mention was bob head. He cut my hair and then gave me a steam treatment follow with blow drying. He cut it again to give it layers and volume.
I was so impressed that when I left I forgot to tip Ken but I went back give him tips cause I was so happy with my new hair cut.
Great salon. Give it 2 thumbs up!

Ken is an incredible stylist that brings your hairstyle vision to life! He is attentive and takes into consideration all your needs and concerns. I was quite nervous at first turning my typical asian black hair into blonde, as it was my first time having my hair to be that color, but Ken gave me confidence, reassurance, and trust that it will turn out to be just fine. And in the end it was more than «just fine» it was AMAZING! From the color to the cut, it was everything I wanted and better! Cannot thank you enough Ken for such a wonderful transformation! You truly do work magic!

This salon was recommended by my co-​worker and I’m so glad I made an appointment at Salon Vijin! Ken took a great care of me today for cut & perm (and some partial dying job). He took ample time consulting and had done an amazing job getting my hair shortened at the right length which compliments and frames my face line well. The perm turned out beautifully as well so I am definitely happy with my experience. I also really liked the salon atmosphere which is very warm and welcoming yet professional. I would highly recommend Ken and the salon Vijin. Thank you!

I’ve been getting my hair cut at Salon Vijin since it first opened on East 1^st Street several years ago and I’m so glad it’s still around because I get consistently excellent haircuts there. The stylists are highly-​skilled and very nice people. It’s my favorite hair salon in New York City! Today I got my hair cut by Hitomi and it was such a pleasant experience. Her head massages are amazing. I loved the complimentary green tea and ion steam hair treatment. Her blowouts are perfect and her haircuts are beautiful. Thank you Salon Vijin!

Ken is an amazing hair stylist. He has been doing my hair for the past 7 months, and I have never had a bad experience. I have gone from blonde to brown and back again, long hair to short hair, etc… he always knows exactly what I want and makes it a reality. Not to mention he is very kind and professional.
As for the salon, the moment you enter, you feel relaxed. The layout is very nice, and the atmosphere is incredibly calming. There are no overbearing smells of chemicals or loud music here. They also have a drink menu (coffee, tea, etc) that is offered when you come in. It is free of charge. The other stylists are also incredibly kind, and make you feel like family when you return to do your hair. They joke with you, but they always maintain a professional attitude when it comes to your hair. It is exactly the type of environment you want to have when you are going through a big hair transformation. They make it very comfortable.
The owner, Minoru, is always very welcoming and takes time to make sure every stylist is doing well (not that I have ever seen them do a bad job anyway). He takes time to explain the salon’s special services and processes that you can’t find elsewhere.
Overall, I don’t think I could go anywhere else to do my hair now that I have come to Salon Vijin. I really couldn’t ask for anything more.

I’m so glad I trusted my hair in the hands of KEN, an artistic hair stylist. I was skeptical and wasn’t entirely ready for dramatic change from my dark brown hair to pearl ash blonde balayange ombré. At first I was blown away by the color I wasn’t sure whether I loved it or not. After a little trim and styling everything fell into place, the ombré settled in nice streaks of blonde and transitions from strand to strand and layer to layer. To this day I still love the blonde hair I often wonder why didnt I go blonde in the first place.

Minoru (I called him «Sensei») the owner of Salon Vijin, has been cutting my hair for the past 10 years.
He does an excellent job for my hair and I’m always happy with it.
Recently I had another great experience with him and I wanted to share.
Salon Vijin is a negative ion concept salon, probably the only beauty salon in NYC (or in the USA!) that does this.
Whenever I get my hair cut at Salon Vijin it makes my hair beautiful and shiny, something I always enjoyed.
Recently I experienced a bad rash on my back and arms. I thought it was due to dry skin and so I went to a dermatologist who gave me a prescription ointment, but didn’t do anything to improve my condition.
During my most recent appoint I told Minoru about my rash. (I was so frustrated about it;()
He suggested I try the negative ion shower-​head at home for two weeks and see what happens.
After my first use of the negative ion shower-​head I immediately felt my hair and skin were softer and smoother.
It made my skin glow and my hair is now silky all the time and not dry at all.
About three weeks later, believe or not, my rash is completely GONE!!! No itchiness anymore and I don’t wake up in the middle of night itching anymore.
I am so happy with this shower-​head and thank you Sensei, you did it again!!!

My experience at Salon Vijin couldn’t have been better– this is truly a NYC gem! I needed a last minute dye job, and I was in the area near the salon. I called at 7pm and they were willing to see me. I had a consultation with Minoru (the salon owner), and he very willingly agreed to fit me in as a walk-​in that same evening!
My hair turned out AMAZING! Even better than I had expected. In addition, the technology Minoru uses at the salon is way more advanced than any other salon I have been to. After a complete hair coloring, my hair felt rejuvenated and incredibly soft, and I have had so many compliments on it. It was also very affordable!
The atmosphere at the salon is lovely, and it doesn’t smell like hair dye and chemicals like other salons do. Again, Minoru uses advanced technology to make sure that his salon, his products, and his work are the best of the best! I will definitely be going back to Salon Vijin for all of my hair needs!

After three years away in the hinterlands, I’m back in NYC and happy have my hair once again in the hands of the stylists at Salon Vijin. I’ve been going to Vijin for a cut and color for over ten years in total, dating back to when they used to be located in Rock Center.
They’re really the best place for hair coloring, in my opinion. My scalp NEVER burns when they apply the color, unlike at all the other places I’ve been. And you always get a neck and shoulder massage after your shampoo. The service overall at Vijin is top-​notch and I highly recommend it.

Hitomi did a wonderful job with a cut and color. She is a delightful, as is the rest of the staff.

When I moved to NYC about 17^th years ago and lived in midtown, I used to use Vijin for whiles.
I a good friends of mine introduced me the owner, Mr. Minamida last week and I had re-​union to Vijin yesterday.
The experience of Vijin was perfect and special treat for me.
I was very impressed the dedication and proud of beauty as both professionals and artist.
First you definitely find the modern and simple interior design at new location. Mr. Minimida explained to me finish walls used special-​ion coating/​painting to keep clean air in the salon. You will notice no chemical smell in the salon! (as we all know most salon smell chemical by color/​highlight products)
They use «ion water» for washing hair and water/​tea/​coffee to serve which I was very impressed.
I had a special serves: massaged hair before double wash-​hair, pre-​cut, ion steam treatment, and final hair-​cut.
I touched my hair after the washing, it was so smooth due to ion water! Amazing! During the ion steam treatment, I had make-​up service by Wataru who had experience of theater make-​up artist in Japan. I was treated by ion water pack on face and it turns to «fresh and pumped skin!».
Ion water steam treatment was amazing (AGAIN)!!! My hair is so silky and skinny without any chemical treatment!
The way Mr. Mr. Minamida cuts hair is different… he knows which direction the hair grows and then he cuts. Your look keeps natural (not messed after even few months).
I felt that I had full course meal: started appetizer (washing hair), entire (Pre-​hair-​cut, steam treatment & make-​up) and desert (final cut). It was perfectly harmony to executed to one art!
Vijin has a private make-​up advice class by Wataru on every Monday by RSVP. You can even bring your own make-​up kits and he will coordinate what’s best for you! Also one of other service is Head Spa which I want to try as well.
I will definitely recommend Vijin for everyone’ they will make you beauty inside and outside plus healthy way!!!

I got my hair highlighted by Meg, and was delighted with my entire experience. She and the manager sat with me for a long time to figure out exactly what look I wanted. I told them I wanted a natural look, but I still wanted a noticeable change. The flipped through magazines with me and showed me a bunch of swatches til we all agreed on the color.
Meg was meticulous with the process and even brought me a green tea while the color set. The end result was better than I could have hoped. I am sold on this place and will definitely be back.

I would start my review with saying that the perm I got from Vijin was the best one so far in my life (of twenty something years). I have tried getting my hair permed several times before, only to end up with absolutely hating it and going back to another salon to undo it or cut it out. My hair is very voluminous, frizzy, and stubborn, so the hairstylists I have met seemed like they were having hard time styling my hair right while giving it the waves, which would make it even more voluminous, making me look like I was wearing a cheap party wig from Party City.
Megg, the new girl who came from a renowned hair salon in Japan, did my hair. She was friendly and professional — she made sure I was comfortable and satisfied with what was being done to my hair. I’d absolutely go back again for another perm, or even a haircut the next time I go to NYC.

Very small salon but loved my haircut by Masa, he is a stylist so haircut’s are $ 60, but I got a new client discount. Loved my cut, he really took out all the damage and lightened it up for Spring! He asked a lot of questions ab my hair routine and recommended I cut off three inches and it turned out great. Loved the scalp massage in the beginning and the shoulder massage before the cut began will definitely be returning! I tipped him 50% bc I was so pleased!

I made an appointment here after walking by and seeing that they had a new client special of 25% off.
I’m not super finicky about my haircuts but now had hair almost down to my waist and felt like it was time for a change.
I’m not into getting all chatty during my haircut but only want to relax and enjoy my shampooing etc.
I was introduced to Masa who had just arrived from Tokyo and did not speak any English,. fabulous!
Not only was this the most enjoyable haircut I have ever gotten, as he massaged oil into my scalp prior to washing it and also gave me a shoulder massage before he started cutting my hair; it was also the best cut.
I don’t think I have ever received a cut where I didn’t feel like I wanted to go home, wash my hair again and style it myself. (I’m sure you know the feeling), but not this time.
I ended up giving him a 30% tip. because I don’t think I have ever been this satisfied. or well taken care of for that matter
I will definitely be back, and you should definitely go! See Masa!

I got a cut from the owner of the salon. He is very good at what he does.
He is very skilled, and intriguing. I totally recommend him for cut.

Ritz cuts my hair — I’m always very happy with my cut & love the new salon downtown.

I love Salon Vijin. I went there for a haircut today. The stylist was really professional and kind. The most important thing is that they know Asian hair so well. I have straight black hair and Japanese stylist definitely have the most experience dealing with it. I will be there again.

I am a big fan of Kinya /​director. Since my hair is so unmanageable and thick, I have to be careful with my hair cut. Kinya has amazing thinner technic using his scissors and always gives me a great hair cut.
Now I don’t need to wait to go back Japan to have my favorite hair cut.
One thing, their coloring products are too strong for me and my hair gets so dry after dying. I hope they change the products soon.

After reading positive reviews and working near this salon, I decided to try it out. It couldn’t be that bad, right? Do NOT go if you are getting you hair dyed. I was looking for a red/​brown color and the salon’s experience intrigued me so I was confident my color would come out good, especially with a NY salon. The woman I had wanted to leave the color on my roots a bit longer – Ok, understandable BUT when she dyed the rest of my head and washed it out, I had two completely different colors on my head. She re-​did the work, but it was still noticeable and I was completely embarrassed, especially since this was on Valentine’s Day and I had plans. I would not go back again. It’ll stick with my cheaper Jersey salons, thanks.