Q Hair Studio

I came to the salon on high recommendation from other Asian women whose hair I had really admired. Quyen, the owner, was amazing. She really worked with me and was patient with all of my questions and initial indecision! I love how honest she was about what she thought would work aesthetically and what wouldn’t, as well as what would or wouldn’t be healthy (in terms of any chemical treatment), yet did everything she could to honor my vision for what I wanted. I walked out extremely happy! I am sending everyone I know their way.

This is a Vietnamese salon (all the staff can speak Vietnamese and the majority of their clientele are as well). I’m Vietnamese, but I don’t physically look Vietnamese. I came in today and decided not to speak in Vietnamese to see how they would treat me based on the fact that they couldn’t determine my ethnicity. It’s really entertaining to see what people say around you when they don’t realize you can understand them.
Anyways, I’ve been to this salon before in the past with my mother when I was a teenager. I’m 26 now and haven’t been to this salon since that time. There’s no real reason, but there is one now. I decided to give this salon a shot because my usual stylist, Lan (at Hair Capital) wasn’t working today.
I had messed up my bangs previously trying to DIY, so I needed someone to help me fix it. I walk into the salon and I’m just standing there looking around. There were people working there but no on really said a simple «hi» to me. I looked at the nearest stylist and said, «Hi. I just need a bang trim.» She points to the chair next to me and said, «Just sit down.» So I sit and wait for it to be my turn. During this time, another customer was checking out. The owner of the salon told the person ringing her up to charge her $ 6 for a bang trim in Vietnamese. I thought to myself, «Okay cool. Now I know how much bang trims are here because I forgot to ask earlier when I came in.» (There are no signs with prices anywhere in this place.) It’s usually $ 5 for a little snippy snap at most salons, so $ 6 for a bang trim is not too bad.
Hugh was my stylist and he did the best he could given how much I had already messed up my bangs. He listened to everything I asked for and gave me advice on how I should maintain it in the future. When it was time to pay, he tells me it’s $ 10. I’m kind of shocked. Could it be that they didn’t realize I was Vietnamese and decided to charge me more? Who knows. I usually tip 50% on bang trims, but I just gave him $ 11 and left. If you plan on going here, make sure you ask how much it is before getting any work done. If you’re non-​Vietnamese, then good luck.

Ever since my haircut last Thursday, both women and men have given me the «sex stare.» For those that don’t know what I’m blabbing about, it’s essentially a really intense gaze paired with a slight (creepy) smile. Possible reasons may include the following:
–I’m the only Asian dude living in the hella poppin’ Midtown neighborhood. (Maybe I’ve been exoticized?)
–I bought a brand new pair of bright blue puma suedes a couple weeks ago, and ever since my kicks have attracted attention because they’re hella fresh.
–Our poodle mix is a adorable.
Nonetheless, I like to think that my new dew has increased my sexiness level from an arbitrary Level 2 to a Level 3 (assuming there are ten in total). So it’s necessary for me to take the time to thank Q Hair studio for their great job.
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I’ve been visiting the same Vietnamese hair salon, for the last couple decades. But now, I’m in a new city and need to learn where Asian folks get their hair done. I looked up «Asian salon» on Unilocal and found Q Hair Studio. (Vietnamese) I also messaged the infamous/​I’ve-written-2000-reviews-like-a-boxx Daniel B, and he validated Q Hair Studio’s we-​cut-​asian-​hair legitimacy. (He cuts his own hair, if you were wondering.) Thanks, dawg!
Located right off of Buford Highway in a Viet plaza, Q Hair Studio has several barber chairs in the front and a few hair-​washing sink/​recliners in the back.
Service first began with my stylist, who also happens to be from Minnesota, thoroughly shampooing my dry scalp and gently massaging my gigantic forehead. My eyes rolled into the back of my head. Some drool possibly came out of my mouth. I slept a bit.
She then asked me how I like my hair. So I told her — short on the sides — and bam, dem sides were short. She also trimmed the top of my head a bit.
Overall, I had a great experience at Q Hair Studio. I think they could improve a few ways, though.
1) They could have used conditioner during the hair wash.
2) Some strands weren’t cut, so I had some stragglers on the sides and back of my head. (I cut them myself.)
3) They could’ve used a mirror to show me the back of my head. And then we would’ve caught those stragglers.
Everything came out to $ 25. I added a $ 5 tip.
I also asked them about legit Viet food, and this is what they had to say:
–Com Grill has great rice platters.
–Phở Dai Loi 2 has great Bun Bo Hue.
–Lee’s Sandwiches is the hotness.
Overall, I will consider returning, but will consider other options to increase my already very low sexiness level. haha.

Still love this place. Except now. Hieu does my gf’s hair and he just gets it! She always comes out looking sexaaay hahah. Plus, he’s so easy to yo converse with. Def our guy

Again! Quyen NEVER fails to impress me with her talent! She takes her time and she doesn’t stop until you are 100% satisfied with your hair. I love her so much! Check out my half-​shaved style for Summer 2015 ^-^

This is an amazing salon. I just got my hair done today by Quyen. She’s super friendly and knows what you want! My hair is left super soft, with the perfect cut and style. I left with amazing hair! The staff there are nice as well and helped out! Definitely a must go to when in ATL, GA

The best hair salon I have ever been to. Everyone is extremely friendly. The salon is clean and welcoming. They always play the best music.
I’ve been going to Quyen for nearly 16 years and can’t recommend it more highly. she’s awesome, she always did such an amazing job on my hair. I will never stray from her!
Do the right thing, visit Q hair studio

Took my female cousin here: I love this hair salon *heart* today was my first time here. I had appointment with Mrs. Lanie and she did an awesome job. I was a little bit scared in the beginning because I hadnt gotten a hair cut for a long time, but in the end «I love it».

My man friend and I come here all the time to see Hugh.
My boyfriend is very picky about his medium length way hair because he has a ton of it. Most salons tell him to style and cut it a certain way but they are never consistent. We have gone inside outside the perimeter and different states looking for someone who is a good balance with skill, openness, convince, and price. And now we only go to Hugh. Yes, book an appointment with him or else, it most likely won’t happen that day with him if you walk in. You might get someone else.
I also have long, thick hair and I wanted to change my back hair to ombré blond. It took several hours but Hugh got my hair to take the color without falling apart. I also followed his treatment for my hair and it is back to normal. Now I just need to find a way for my hair to grow its own blond. In addition, I come here for my hair cuts. He cuts my layers evenly and quickly.
Side note: Salina, not sure how to spell her name, she washes hair like a champ. Look I’m lazy and I like someone else washing and massaging soap into my head.
We like the simplicity of someone that understands we like to start doing out be have low maintenance hair. Ain’t nobody got time to be spending more than 5 to 10 min on their hair a day.
I highly recommend this place. Ask for Hugh but book in advanced. He doesn’t work Thursdays.

I’ve been here to fix my failed attempt at blonde hair twice. The first time Q did an amazing job and charged me $ 100. The second time I came I was literally passed around to another gentleman. I asked him to make my hair lilac. Instead of dying my hair how I had asked he dyed the top blonde and the ends purple. I looked like a clown. It wasn’t cute and he didn’t even ask me he just did it. He then tried to say that if he did lilac it would have faded. He also worked around with other guests instead of finishing one guest at a time, leaving us staying longer than we needed to. Finally he charged me $ 140, knowing he f**ked up my hair. I wanted to cry. I went home and washed the purple out repeatedly.
I’d still recommend others there because the ladies are great. I recommended my brother to get his hair cut there and he has also complained that the men who cut his hair kind of experiment on your hair without asking. (Another Unilocaler has also had this experience apparently).
Other than the guys, the women are great. The price seems fair. Just make sure Q does your hair.

I usually don’t leave bad reviews unless I feel it will be useful to some. Before saying what I am about to, let me make clear that this is not a review on the capability of the hair stylists at this salon. They are quite talented going by the haircuts I saw them accomplishing during my long wait.
I looked up the 4 – 5 star reviews and booked an appointment with Quyen. I reached a little before time but I was taken 30 mins after my appointment time because she was obviously more interested in adding finishing touches to someone’s hair. Which I was expecting and I don’t want people to fall over apologizing but just a smile and «sorry about that» would have been nice. Anyway, my haircut was quick and I was made to feel like there wasn’t much that could have been done to my hair. I asked for volumizing mousse and was told my hair is too thin to use styling products. I said I don’t use them often but I would like some styling when I get my hair done. Same response. I was probably expecting too much and I am probably not used to hair stylists making me feel like my hair is beyond help. Hair cut was just OK. All in all, wierd experience — I will definitely not go back.

Q is the
! I just got a haircut with her after leaving my last hairdresser, and she listened well, gave me exactly what I asked for and really have me a great haircut! I’m pretty picky when it comes to my hair and my hairstylist, but she passed the bar for me. She’s a nice lady who knows what she’s doing. This isn’t close to where I live, but I will make the trek to get a great haircut at a great price!

I absolutely love this place! Lanie and Quynh are awesome! I live in Birmingham, Al and have been driving here for over a decade just to have my hair cut and colored.

I booked an appointment with Quyen (the girl) and yup, will be coming back. Keep in mind folks, I’ve been cutting my own hair (with various friends over the years) and I finally bit the bullet because let’s face it, none of us are professionals.
Q is definitely a pro and has a knack for attention to detail — saw her snipping and checking for lengths. She’s adorable too :)
Sooo my only qualm is that I’m really quite shy sometimes esp. when I look like a wet cat, so there wasn’t much conversation with the girl that washed my hair or with Q. I’m ok with that, because I walked out with a haircut that I ended up liking a lot.
For $ 35 for my cut, I felt like it was such a steal — usually haircuts for girls start at a bottom rate and increases $ 5 for every extra inch of hair from shoulders, and I kind of walked in with rapunzel hair and keep on getting compliments wherever I go. Love it!

Lanie is AMAZING!!! I’ve been to sooo many salons around Atlanta searching for «The One» and went to Q Hair Salon on a whim. Best thing that could have happened! Lanie knows how to cut and shape Asian hair – she cut it modern and layered better than I could have hoped for. My hair is still long and full with great volume and texture-​not the least bit thin or stringy. Service is excellent, too! Almost fell asleep during my wash/​massage and Lanie even stayed after closing to style my hair. She’s an absolute sweetheart with some sweet skills! Check her out! I’m not even a Unilocaler, and I signed up only to leave her the excellent review she deserves!

I’ve been here a few times. They know what they are doing.
You may have to wait if you don’t have an appointment.
Good prices.

Q was amazing. She worked with my style and made me feel comfortable with a cut, root touch up and highlights. Highly recommend!

Been coming here for years! I think all the stylist have touched my hair at least once and they do makeup! They make me feel so purtyyy! Hugh is my color-​guy! They make the environment and atmosphere so welcoming and entertaining!

WOMEN’S HAIRCUT WITH SHAMPOO AND BLOW DRY
Khoa is awesome. There is something to be said about Vietnamese people cutting Vietnamese hair. They just know how to do it. The style I want and the way it’s cut so that it falls correctly. I’ve gone to Toni and Guy, VictorPaul, etc and have not gotten as precise and good a cut as I get at the much cheaper Vietnamese salons.
Viet haircut layered to perfection and even some gossip. He doesn’t ask a lot of questions, if at all. I told him I wanted layers with a v shape in the back and long enough to put into a ponytail. That’s all he needed.
Extremely efficient but careful and I am so happy. I’ll be back in about 4 – 5 months.
Cost was $ 35 for long haircut, shampoo and blow dry with some styling. I thought it was an ok price. I usually pay $ 25 for a cut in California, but I was really happy with my cut here with Khoa.

After reading the reviews I thought I had found the perfect new place. At first was very mad but I wish this place the best and hope I just got the wrong guy. :(I don’t think I will go back.