Japanese Hair Specialist · Irvine, CA

HIRO'S
STYLE

Japanese hair straightening & digital perm specialist. 30+ years licensed in Japan and the United States. One stylist. One client. One private studio.

5.0 on Yelp · 99 reviews

Private studio — one client at a time. Limited availability.

Retro Japanese illustration of a woman with sleek straight hair holding a flat iron

Services

Signature Japanese
Hair Techniques

Specialized treatments using authentic Japanese methods, refined over three decades of practice.

Sleek, glossy straight black hair after Japanese hair straightening treatment
Signature

Japanese Hair Straightening

Permanent Yuko-style straightening. Transforms curly, wavy, or frizzy hair into sleek, naturally straight hair that lasts until new growth. 4-hour service.

Beautiful bouncy curls and waves from a digital perm treatment
Signature

Digital Perm

Heat-activated perm for natural, bouncy curls and waves that hold their shape even when dry. A Korean and Japanese salon staple.

Smooth, naturally relaxed hair after straight perm treatment
Signature

Straight Perm

Chemical relaxing treatment for a softer, more natural straightening effect. Ideal for reducing volume and taming unruly texture.

Also Available

Rich dimensional hair color with warm caramel and chocolate tones

Hair Coloring

Full color, touch-ups, and color correction with professional-grade Japanese and American products.

Clean, sharp men's haircut with textured top and tapered sides

Male Haircut

Precision cuts for men. Clean, sharp, and tailored to your face shape and hair type.

Textured wavy male hair with natural volume from perm treatment

Male Perm

Natural-looking texture and volume for men who want easy, low-maintenance style.

Not offered: Brazilian Blowout, Keratin treatment, party styling, or makeup services. Hiro specializes exclusively in the services listed above.

30+
Years Licensed
5.0
Yelp Rating
99
Five-Star Reviews
#1
Affordable Stylist · Irvine

Booking & Policy

Before You Book

Hiro runs a private studio — one stylist, one client at a time. Please read these policies to ensure a smooth experience.

How to Book

  • Text (949) 378-3026 to check availability
  • Texting is preferred — Hiro may be with a client
  • Be on time — the studio is private, one client at a time
Text to Book

Cancellation Policy

Hair Straightening

  • 4-hour service block
  • 48-hour cancellation notice required
  • Cancellation fee applies for late cancellations
  • Deposit required (non-refundable)

Haircut & Other Services

Flexible cancellation — just let Hiro know as early as you can.

About Hiro

Three Decades of
Japanese Craft

Hiro has been straightening, perming, and coloring hair for over 30 years, licensed both in Japan and the United States. Her specialty is Japanese hair straightening (Yuko-style) and digital perm — techniques she learned and refined in Japan before bringing them to Southern California.

At her private studio inside Sola Salon Studios in Irvine's Crossroads Center, Hiro works one-on-one with every client. No assistants, no rush. Just focused, precise work from a stylist who genuinely cares about the health of your hair.

Consistently ranked the #1 affordable stylist in Irvine on Yelp, with a perfect 5.0 rating and 99 reviews. The reputation speaks for itself.

Sola Salon Studio #25, Irvine →
Tue–Fri 10–7 · Sat 9–7

What Clients Say

5.0 Stars, 99 Reviews

Real words from real clients on Yelp.

I got sick of it, so I started looking into Japanese hair straightening and found Hiro here on Yelp.

— Yelp Review

A bit pricey but well worth it if you're tired of spending hours blow drying and straightening.

— Yelp Review

I highly recommend you try the digital perm at least once and if you want it done well, Hiro will have you covered.

— Yelp Review

She is amazing at what she does. The care and the craft she puts into ensuring your hair isn't damaged.

— Yelp Review

Hiro is an absolute dear. She was so kind enough to squeeze me in last minute.

— Yelp Review