Rima Uranga

Hello All I just wanted to update my review since I realize I have now been seeing Rima for 2 years, and that is a novelty for me. My hubby says I change hairdressers like my shoes :). However, you do not switch when you continuously get excellent results and I get just that with Rima!
There really are just a few experts in hair straightening — I have been to those few — but I can vouch that Rima is the best of the best.

Perfect. She nailed it. Been to a place twice before her who did not even do what they said they were doing. Her process is truly a masterpiece. Well done, I will be a regular.

I found her on Unilocal and she did an excellent job with the Japanese hair straightening!!! Not only is her price reasonable, but it only took max 4 hours when all the other places I went to took 6 – 8 hours. (I have long hair) She definitely knows what she’s doing and straightening is her specialty. I will definitely refer my friends to her. Thanks again, Rima!

Rima is amazing!!! She has completely changed my life! Just from previous experience even after straightening my hair, it still required a flat iron to calm some of the thickness. But I washed my hair this morning and after a quick blow dry (because it’s so darn cold) I walked out the door! Life changing!!!

Rima’s the best at straightening hair. I love that that is her specialty and that’s all she does. She offers different straighteners for different types of hair. I recommend all my clients to her and they always thank me for it.

I highly recommend Rima for Japanese straightening. She is the best. She has a beautiful personality, so kind and so sweet. She is very professional at what she does. I have a strong curly hair and Rima took the time to change my hair to a silky beautiful looking hair. I cant even describe how much I love her and love her work. I went to many hair stylists before for keratin treatment and was not happy with the results (once they see my hair, they get nervous and rude) but Rima took so much time to treat my hair properly and she never looked nervous because she knows what she is doing. (please don’t waste your money looking for someone who is gonna damage your hair, try Rima and I’m sure you will be as happy as I’m right now)

I recently went to Rima for the first time last week. I had had Japanese straightening done in the past and really liked it. After trying two other stylists without satisfactory results I finally found Rima on Unilocal.I have never been happier with my results! She not only did a wonderful job… she was also so fast and efficient that she cut the usual time it takes by an hour. Here prices are also better than other stylists. I highly recommend her and will keep going back.

Rima is the best. She is prompt with her appointment bookings. She responded to my email within the day. I was so astonished at how much time and precision she takes with you. She is elegant, polite, compassionate, and of course, an expert in hair straightening. I think she does everything well but this is really her niche.
I loved my perm, and I loved my stylist who I went to for many many years. But when I wanted a change, I did some research and saw that her method was the most effective and least damaging. My salon did not offer that kind of japanese straightening so I found Rima.
I cannot recommend Rima enough! She meticulously checks strands of hair and her timer during her work. She flat irons each strand of her in small small chunks. She is thorough. She is generous with the quality product. She protects your forehead and skin with a nice balm. She also makes time to talk to you and get to know you, even sitting with you for a bit to keep you company, building trust and a relationship.
When she was with me I noticed that she was not constantly looking at her phone, and she didnt take every chance to abandon me with chemicals in my hair. Her conversation style is soothing, funny, and insightful. She doesnt feel the need to talk endlessly. In fact I noted she doesnt even try to yell over the hair dryer which compels you to really listen to her. What a refreshing experience. Fire your therapist!

Rima is by far my favorite hair stylist. I recommend her to everyone I know. She is an extremely talented lady. And a wonderful person all around. If your looking for the best hair professional around than you have found her.

I found Rima while doing a Unilocal search for Japanese Straightening. I loved my previous stylist, but he relocated.
Rima does amazing work, is super friendly and loves what she does! I naturally have thick, curly hair and I would always have a hard time styling it and it would take forever to blow dry. She is knowledgeable of the different straightening techniques currently available. Her price is fair and she doesn’t take longer than needed! She is current in her practice and can explain the process in-​depth if needed.

Rima did an amazing job with my hair! I got the japanese straightening treatment (I have very tight frizzy curls) and now it is pin straight and smooth. She was so nice to talk to and very fairly priced

I have been going to Rima for my Japenese straightening (Yuko) for years. She is fantastic at what she does, super efficient and, passionate. I always love the end result, beautiful, silky straight hair. Plus, Rima is really good at responding quickly to appointment requests.

I’ve been seeing Rima for years and LOVE my hair because of her. Rima is very knowledgable and super nice. I get the Japanese straightening twice a year and do the keratin conditioning in between those treatments. My hair is naturally thick, coarse, unmanageable curly Asian hair and now it’s thick, smooth, shiny, straight, manageable hair. Yes, all the treatments add up monetarily but I love that I don’t even have to brush or blow dry my hair anymore. I usually just wash and run my fingers through it and it dries straight and smooth. No more hours spent stressing over getting ready or having bad hair days! I think that is well worth the cost.

I found Rima on Unilocal.She was very nice and professional. She did the Keratin straightening on my hair. My hair normally is like an 80’s hair band-​crazy big and curly! After Rima did the Keratin on it I was back in 2014 and my hair looks amazing! I’m able to control and style my hair much easier now! Thanks Rima!

Rima is FANTASTIC!
I am extremely picky with my hair and with Rima I am in good hands! She does my Keratin treatments, tape-​in extensions and my color!
Blondes I know its hard to find someone to give you that perfect blonde color– go to Rima! She will take good care of you.
She is also an educator for smoothing treatments and is very knowledgeable. Trust me there are alot of stylists out there who cannot do these correctly. If you want to get the best Keratin around Rima is the one!

I found Rima one day when i was frantic about my hair. Another salon had fried it so I desperately searched Unilocal for answers to my hair issues. Rima is a gift from the heavens and I am 100% confident that no matter what the state of your hair is in, Rima will improve it.
Thank goodness for Unilocal

Rima is the BEST… she is my miracle worker… i found her on Unilocal and i needed help with my poor hair that would not grow :(she does amazing extensions and no one knows after 2 years that i have them!!! She is always available and is gentle and i can’t live without her! I recommend all my friends and coworkers to go to Rima…

I found Rima while searching Unilocal for Japanese hair straightening and made an appointment based off her great reviews. I am so glad I decided to go with Rima! She was easy to get a hold of so making an appointment was effortless. The day of the appointment she was on time and on her game. Rima is very laid back so I enjoyed the time it took to straighten my hair. I recommend Japanese straightening for anyone who wants a longer lasting and smoother result than a Brazilian Blowout. My hair turned out beautifully! Only girls with crazy hair will understand me when I say that the first time after my appointment, when I blew my hair dry straight and shiny in less than 5 minutes, I was nearly in tears I was so happy! I highly recommend Rima and I will definitely be seeing her in a few months when I’m ready for a touch up.

I am addicted to Rima :)
I found her about 7 years ago online after I was doing some online research. Long story short, another stylist had ruined my long flowing hair and I needed someone to fix the straightening job. I called Rima to discuss her Japanese thermal reconditioning process, and she was so patient on the phone! She answered all my questions, plus she asked all the right questions about my hair type to fully make sure I was a good candidate for the process. I’ve been seeing her every 6 months ever since!
I have naturally curly and somewhat frizzy hair; I’m of middle-​eastern background and my hair is long but has never been colored. Rima is extremely consistent; my hair is always straightened perfectly. I go back every 6 months or so since I have about 3 inches of growth at the roots that are curly. She straightens them using her Japanese thermal reconditioning process and 2 days later, I wash my hair and it’s permanently straight! I love it. The process takes her usually less than 3 hours, and she’s the most lovely human being to speak to. There’s never an awkward moment on what to say next to your stylist since she totally puts you at ease and is a very genuine person.
As far as scheduling appointments, it’s very easy. I usually call/​text her about 2 wks in advance and she’s super flexible. I used to live in SoCal, but since then had other work assignments in Chicago, Seattle, and now San Francisco, and I have always flown to Newport Beach to see her as I won’t let anyone else touch my hair. She’s definitely worth it!

I found Rima using this website and by interacting via messaging w/​her past clients. She received rave reviews! I made an appointment with her and discovered why! She is extremely professional and very informative and really looks at your hair to determine the best route! I felt very safe under her care, since she too uses both Liscio and Keratin treatments on her own hair! I have been to her 3x now and each time my hair looks great. I have recommended her to everyone I know w/​my «Type of hair.» Don’t risk you hair to just anyone, TRUST ME! If you have any questions feel free to message me.