Tomoko Shima Hair Salon

02/21/11

Tomoko Style

by JaredBrew

Tomoko's sense of style is excellent. She really made my less than stellar head of hair actually look good. Immediately following my hair cut everybody I work with complimented me on it. Until I got my hair cut by her, I never knew the difference between a good hair cut and an absolutely excellent one.

09/12/10

Best Haircut Ever

by The Fiddler

I have been a victim of poor haircuts my whole life. I would always tell the stylist, please not to short in the back because it will stick up for a week unless I use mud to keep it down. I also let them know about the other problems. Finally, I found Nao at Tomoko Shimas Hair Salon and she gave me a fantastic cut. I have been using her for 6 months now and can't say enough. My hair has never behaved better. The price is right and the service is GREAT!!!!!

09/09/10

I love Nao's haircuts

by oshocy

I've been Nao's steady customer for months and I think she is wonderful hairstylist.

I have to schlep all the way across town just to get to that salon, I don't mind.

I always been satisfied the way I look after she does my hair, never had an issue.

I can not believe some of the negative remarks that some people wrote.. Suppose it's easy to slip into negativity especially if one is a neurotic New Yorker from UES...

I know Nao as an exceptional hair stylist, gentle and very caring. The rates she charges are also very reasonable for the City, if like to pay less go to Astor Place but then you’re going to look like a “shorn sheep”.

07/02/10

Not the best and too expensive

by jrm2689

After searching for a new hair stylist and reading all the reviews about NAO I decided to take the plunge and try her out. She gave me too many layers.

I was very disappointed. I also didn't feel they should have a sign there to request a 20 percent tip. If you are happy with your services you will be happy to do so but that should be up to the client.

I will NEVER go back there. I went out of my way to go to the UES to try her and it was all very disappointing , waste of my time and money .

I have now found a great hairstylist for half the price .

• Pros: none
• Cons: small, looks run down, expensive

06/03/10

Worst hair cut of my life!

by hlv79

In a nutshell: I received the worst hair cut ever.

After reading all of the great reviews, I decided to give this place a shot since I am new to the UES. My appointment was with Nao, and I was the only client in the salon. When she asked what I wanted, I was very specific and did not ask for anything difficult. I basically have very long, straight hair (which went half-way down my back) and I simply wanted some long layers put in--all layers were to be past my shoulders. Simple enough, right? Wrong. Nao gave me choppy, uneven layers, and a mullet (short in the front and sides, long in the back.) Apparently she does not understand the meaning of 'nothing shorter than my shoulders', as nearly have of my hair was chopped off above my shoulders, and many uneven layers were as short as my jaw line.

So, if you are a fan of mullets, uneven layers, and walking out with something that is hard to manage, unflattering, and completely the opposite of what you asked for, this place is for you. Otherwise, spend your hard-earned dollars somewhere else where they will actually listen to you (this place is not cheap), or screw up your hair at your own home for free (you surely will not do a worse job than Nao...)

• Pros: Location.
• Cons: Everything else.