Testimonials

“I’ve been going to Hana at Akai for about 2 years. She has advanced training in hair design and always does a great job…and is very friendly! I highly recommend her to anyone.”

I love coming to see Hana! She always gives me a really great looking cut and a wonderful scalp massage.

“I recently had Hana cut and colour my short hair with 2 colours. I love it! Everywhere I go people comment on how well the the colours compliment my amazing asymetrical cut. Once again, Hana tried something different and totally rocked it!”

“Great attention to detail and ideas for changes. Friendly and Professional, as each of the past Appointments! “

Perfect haircut as always , left with lots of confidence again , that’s why I keep coming back , great haircut , got everything I wanted .very happy.

Hana is clearly an expert in her field, and someone who has client’s need and interests in mind when she does her job for you. She knows how to design to bring out the best features of you, and she is a great cutter and stylist. I have had good haircuts from hairdressers in major cities all over the world (Paris, Copenhagen, Kyoto, Shanghai, etc. ). Haha is right up there among them but with a more affordable price and a down to the earth approach.

I got my hair cut and highlighted yesterday. I am so pleased with both; the service was done quickly and the end result was what I requested. It looks great.

Enjoying the new cut, Hanna, thanks. Always fun to come into your place get caught up on the news and leave looking like I’ve been on vacation.

Enjoying the new cut, Hanna, thanks. Always fun to come into your place get caught up on the news and leave looking like I’ve been on vacation.

“Recut of a new style, very happy. The original cut change grew out superbly, and easily managed.
Thank You!”

After several hand surgeries and unable to do my hair Hana has been my amazing godsend! ! She is fabulous, I would have been lost without her. She goes out of her way to accommodate and is very knowledgeable. Thank you Hana for always fitting me into your very busy schedule even after missing the ferry! You are fantastic ⚘⚘

“Hana listened carefully and worked with me to find a style that I wanted and would suit my hair. The highlights she put in were lovely and she recommended products that would help maintain my style and colour. I would definitely recommend her without reservation.”

Great experience, great haircut and I left with a smile on my face , that’s why I keep coming back.

I felt very well taken care of. Loved the cut I received and also received some very good hair advise. Will be going back for my next cut!

“Hana was a breath of fresh air! I read about her in a local magazine and decided to try her salon; I was not disappointed. My appointment was 3 hours for a consultation, low lights, precision cut and style. At no point did I feel rushed – I had her dedicated time and focus. Her attention to detail was refreshing, and she delivered exactly what we discussed. I couldn’t be more pleased with my new “”look”” and my new stylist.”

This is my second year living in the Victoria area and I am so grateful to find Hana as my new stylist. She really knows how to cut fine hair like my and turn out a great haircut. Not many can do this .

So happy to have found Hana! She gets my hair. She always takes time to really understand what I might want or like. Then she does it…like magic. I have really difficult, fine, curly hair. She has cut my hair twice now, and each time I loved from the first day (not usual!). She’s now colouring it and first time-100 percent plus thrilled with the outcome. Thank you! I agree, she’s an artist!

Hana is a genius! She fixed my mop of a self-cut hairdo into something remarkable! No easy task. She also coloured my hair to perfection. The colour looks completely natural and the cut couldn’t be more flattering. She’s also good company! I highly recommend Hana and will keep up the drive from Duncan to Victoria just to have my hair styled by her.

“Hana was very attentive to the changes I wanted. Great results. It is the cut and style I wanted and Enjoy!”

“Always a joy to go see Hana and see what new amazing ideas she has for my hair and myself! Hana has been doing my hair since 2008. She is very talented full of knowledge and very professional. I always reccomend Hana to anyone that asks where to go.”

“I’ve been going to Hana at Akai Hair Design for over a year now… she is one of the most talented and consistent stylists I’ve been to. Always a great haircut with attention to detail and very friendly too:)”

I love my curly cut! Clean lines along the sides and back are great and the curls on top are trendy.

“Hana is a skilled hair stylist who strives to engage her client in achieving a hair cut that matches the client’s needs, all the while educating the client to consider the many factors that determine what can work best. Hana is a joy to have work with you as you achieve a new look and feel. Highly recommend her if you are looking for someone to trust with your hair.”