Richmond’s Top 10 Hair Salons & Hairdressers

The Profile

Mophead is a hair and nail salon on the second floor of Aberdeen Centre, Unit 2580, 4151 Hazelbridge Way, describing itself as Richmond's premier Asian hair salon. Its 13-plus practitioners offer haircuts priced by stylist from $45 to $95, kids' haircuts for ages 1 to 12, wash and blow-dry at $55, hair treatments, and on the nail side gel overlays, extensions, manicures and kids' nails.

A second branch, Mophead Bridgeport, operates at 8411 Bridgeport Road, Unit 230, on the second floor of the International Trade Centre, and both locations book through Fresha and share the email info@mophead.ca.

Why It Made the List and Why It’s Our Top Pick

It is the most reviewed hair salon in Richmond on Fresha, with a 4.9 rating from more than 2,700 reviews, and it is open seven days a week from 11am to 7:30pm inside one of the city's largest malls. Instant confirmation and in-app payment make booking simple, and the salon says a dedicated team stands ready to craft a look tailored to each client.

Good to Know

Prices vary by stylist level, so the $45 entry price applies to junior staff and top stylists charge up to $95 for a cut. Nails are on the menu alongside hair. Phone 604-247-1178 for the Aberdeen branch; the salon website gives contact details but no hours or price list, so the Fresha page is the reference for both.

The Profile

i's. is a Japanese hair and eyelash salon on the third floor of Aberdeen Square, 4000 No. 3 Road, units 3275 and 3230, led by owner and creative hairstylist Harry with director hairstylist Sho, senior hairstylists Kana, Mii and Yuki and eyelash artist Saeko. Hair services cover women's cuts from $68, men's from $63, Japanese straightening, colour, perms, head spa and up-dos.

The salon says its internationally experienced professionals use high-end products imported from America, Europe and mainly Japan, and it runs three locations including one in Sapporo. Lash services include a keratin lash lift from $48 and flat lash extensions from $88.

Why It Made the List and Why It’s Our Top Pick

It made the list for the strongest rating in Richmond: 5.0 from more than 2,600 Fresha reviews, with clients on Birdeye praising Harry, Yuki and the team as professional and skilful with real attention to detail. It is open 10am to 8pm every day, is pet- and kid-friendly, wheelchair accessible and has parking, with instant online confirmation and in-app payment.

Good to Know

No phone number is published on the booking page, so book through Fresha. Japanese straightening starts at $313 and is a multi-hour service. Two neighbouring unit numbers are used, so check which one your stylist works from. Birdeye lists Thursday as closed while Fresha shows seven-day hours, so confirm when booking.

The Profile

Alpha D Hair Salon is a Japanese technical hair salon at 8010 Saba Road, Unit 125, in central Richmond, operating since 2017 as the sister branch of the Homer Street salon in downtown Vancouver. Its six-plus stylists, including art directors Taka and Eco, creative directors Rina and Karin, director stylist Chloe and stylist Nana, offer cuts, colour, perms and treatments, with consultations in English and Japanese.

Fresha prices start at $50 for a ladies' haircut, $47 for men, $15 for a bangs cut and $165 for women's colour and haircut, with scalp treatments from $60 to $75 and roots touch-up from $130.

Why It Made the List and Why It’s Our Top Pick

It earns its place for technique and consistency: a 4.9 rating from more than 2,000 Fresha reviews, cutting methods the salon says reduce damaged hair and improve its manageability, and premium products. It is open six days a week, Tuesday to Sunday 10:30am to 6:30pm, with reserved parking spaces 38 and 39 and visitor spots 19 to 33 for clients.

Good to Know

Cancellations need 48 hours' notice or a 50% service charge applies, including same-day cancellations; being more than 15 minutes late may shorten or reschedule the service, and redo requests must be made within five days of the appointment. To book with Taka, phone rather than book online: 604-233-8181. Closed Monday.

The Profile

Salon Trefle is a Japanese hair salon at Unit 105, 6533 Buswell Street in Richmond, with stylists ranked as art directors (Ko, Hank, James, Serena), directors (Eriko, Eddy, Airi) and master stylists (Kate, Eva, Natsumi), several trained in Japanese and Korean techniques. Haircuts run $50 to $80 by stylist level and gender, shampoo and blow-dry from $40 and up-dos from $70.

Specialty work includes Japanese perms from $120, straight perms and digital perms from $260, colour from $100, bleach from $150, streaks from $160, Japanese treatments from $100 and scalp treatments from $50. Sister salons operate in Vancouver (Salon Soleil) and New York (Three Degrees Salon).

Why It Made the List and Why It’s Our Top Pick

It made the list for a full published price list, a deep bench of stylists and seven-day opening 11am to 7pm, with a 4.9 rating on Fresha. Visitor parking is at the rear, and the salon describes a personalised experience tailored to reflect the unique style and personality of every client, from precision cuts to custom colour, highlights, balayage and restorative treatments.

Good to Know

Online booking on Fresha currently covers haircuts only; perms, colour and treatments must be booked by phone at 778-883-4888. Cancellations need 24 hours' notice; late cancellations and no-shows are charged 50%, and arriving more than 15 minutes late may mean automatic cancellation or rescheduling. Street parking on Buswell Street and Cook Road is paid.

The Profile

Mentor Hair Salon occupies Unit 936 in Lansdowne Centre, 5300 No. 3 Road, Richmond, the second branch of a salon that began in Kerrisdale, Vancouver. Its multilingual team works in English, Mandarin and Cantonese, specialises in Asian hair textures and includes creative director Evan, art directors Blake and Jenny and directors Jacks and Danny.

Prices are published: wash and blow-dry from $35, women's cuts from $62, men's from $54, styling and updos from $55, children's cuts at 30% off; standard perms from $180, digital perms from $280 and straightening from $260; full colour from $100, root touch-up from $120, highlights from $130; hair care from $50, scalp and anti-loss treatments from $45 and keratin from $300.

Why It Made the List and Why It’s Our Top Pick

It earns a spot for transparent pricing, a product roster of Kérastase, René Furterer, Milbon, Moroccanoil, Oribe, Schwarzkopf and Goldwell, and a 5.0 rating from 145 Fresha reviews praising patience, attention to detail and thorough hair washes. It opens seven days, until 8pm on Friday and Saturday, in a space the salon describes as a sanctuary where mentorship and guidance converge.

Good to Know

Hours are Sunday to Thursday 10am to 7pm and Friday to Saturday 10am to 8pm. Bookings are taken online through Fresha or by phone at 778-297-6100; cancellation terms are on the salon's policy page. The salon sits inside a shopping mall, so expect mall parking rather than a street entrance.

The Profile

House of Colour is a L'Oréal Professionnel partner salon at 126-4940 No. 3 Road in central Richmond, carrying L'Oréal and Kérastase products. Its 13-plus stylists are tiered from celebrity stylists Jas, Una and Valeriia through director stylists Sam and Gigi, master stylists Yuzel, Karman and Elie, artist stylist Stepvan and junior stylists Justine, Xenia, Charles and Yen.

Services cover haircuts, colour and nourishing treatments, with shampoo and blow-dry from $45 and makeup from $120, plus eyelash and nail services for clients who want everything done in one visit.

Why It Made the List and Why It’s Our Top Pick

It made the list as one of the L'Oréal Professionnel partners in town, with a 5.0 rating from more than 450 Fresha reviews in which clients praise personalised service and attentive staff. It is open seven days a week 10am to 6pm and offers instant online confirmation with in-app payment, and the tiered team means there is a stylist at most price points.

Good to Know

Prebooking is highly recommended. Prices vary widely by stylist tier, so confirm the level you are booking. Phone 604-448-7927 or email hochairclinic@gmail.com; the website has a contact form but no published hours or price list, so use the Fresha page for both.

The Profile

Initial Salon is a Fresha-verified hair salon at Unit 151, 6386 No. 3 Road in Richmond, blending Japanese and Taiwanese expertise. Stylists Wanda and Hiro offer walk-in haircuts from $55, walk-in colour and treatments with shampoo excluded, director-level services from $55, colour design with haircut from $205 and treatment combos from $115, among 13 listed services.

The salon describes stylists focused on precision and a personalised experience in a welcoming environment, and it takes instant-confirmation bookings with in-app payment as a verified business on Fresha. Yellow Pages lists it under hair salons serving the Minoru area of central Richmond.

Why It Made the List and Why It’s Our Top Pick

It earns a place on client response: a 5.0 rating from more than 1,200 Fresha reviews for a two-stylist salon, which is a remarkable volume for such a small team, plus seven-day opening 11am to 7pm so appointments are available on any day of the week.

Good to Know

Walk-in prices exclude shampoo. There is no standalone website; book on Fresha or call 604-370-6886 as listed on Yellow Pages. Fresha and Yellow Pages list different postal codes for the unit, V6Y 2B3 and V6Y 0L8 respectively. With only two stylists, prebooking is advisable despite the walk-in pricing.

The Profile

CuE Hair Salon Richmond is a Japanese-style salon and head spa at 8155 Capstan Way, Unit 140. Its seven-plus stylists, including Sanae, Daiki, Rika, Saya.K, Taka, Saya.N and Minami, offer haircuts, colour, bleach, Japanese straightening, perms and treatments; Saya.K specialises in bobs, layers, colour and perms and Taka in layered cuts.

Fresha bundles include a head spa from $93.50, head spa with treatment from $104, cut, colour and treatment from $180, cut, bleach, colour and treatment from $325 and cut, straightening and treatment from $295, with a women's haircut from $65.

Why It Made the List and Why It’s Our Top Pick

It made the list for a 5.0 rating from more than 240 Fresha reviews, long hours until 8pm six days a week, and a menu that pairs Japanese styling expertise with head spa rituals the salon frames as a rejuvenating escape. It is kid-friendly, wheelchair accessible, has parking and is near public transit, with instant online confirmation and in-app payment.

Good to Know

No phone number is published on the booking page, so book online through Fresha. Closed Monday; open Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 8pm. Bundle prices are starting points and the multi-step services run three to four and a half hours, so plan a long visit for bleach or straightening work.

The Profile

Kaiis Hair + Makeup is a salon in Aberdeen Square, Unit 2365, 4000 No. 3 Road, Richmond, led by creative director Kai. Hair services include cuts, colour, highlights, balayage, ombre, perms and digital perms, Japanese hair straightening and keratin treatments, alongside makeup applications, one-on-one makeup lessons and wedding and event styling across the Lower Mainland.

Fresha prices are $63 for a men's haircut and $80 for a women's cut with Kai, and the salon works with Goldwell, Milbon and Shiseido products, with Milbon used for smoothing treatments.

Why It Made the List and Why It’s Our Top Pick

It earns a place as a hair and makeup specialist with a 5.0 Fresha rating, ranked among the top three makeup artists in Richmond, and with direct access to Aberdeen SkyTrain station and complimentary parking. Bookings can be made online through Fresha, by phone, by Instagram message, by email or by WeChat, and there is a dedicated wedding and event enquiry form.

Good to Know

Kai is the only practitioner listed, so availability is limited and bridal bookings compete with salon appointments. Hours are Tuesday to Saturday 11am to 7pm and Sunday 11am to 6pm, closed Monday. Phone 604-238-9658 or email contact@kaiis.ca. Prices for colour, perm and straightening work are not published.

The Profile

BEAMS HAIR is a small salon at 8300 Capstan Way, Unit 1071, in Richmond, specialising in customised haircuts, colour treatments and perms. Its three stylists, Shizuka, Joyce and Ray, each hold a 5.0 rating on Fresha; men's cuts run $60 to $65 depending on stylist and a ladies' cut with Ray is from $80, with colour and perm consultations, hair treatments, scalp treatments at $50 and wash and style at $55.

The salon describes a welcoming, clean environment and a team focused on understanding what each client needs, with Joyce noted for customised cuts, colours and perms.

Why It Made the List and Why It’s Our Top Pick

It made the list for a perfect 5.0 rating from more than 100 Fresha reviews and instant online confirmation with in-app payment, in a Capstan Way location that is pet-friendly, wheelchair accessible, near public transit and has parking. Three stylists at similar price points make it easy to book whoever is free.

Good to Know

No phone number is published, so book through Fresha, and first-time online bookers are told to select the option marked NOT your first time visit when booking. Closed Tuesday; open 11am to 7pm on the other six days. Colour and perm prices are set after consultation rather than listed.