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      Japanese Hair Straightening Specialist in NYC

      30+ Years of Experience | 17+ Years Educating Hair Professionals
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Meet Yoshie Sakuma

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Yoshie Sakuma 
Japanese Hair Straightening Specialist | Stylist | Educator 

Yoshie Sakuma is a New York City–based Japanese Hair Straightening Specialist, stylist, and educator with more than 30 years of experience. Trained in Tokyo, she moved to New York in 2001 and built her career at leading Manhattan salons, including Momotaro, Pierre Michel Salon, and now Toka Salon.

 

Known for her meticulous approach, Yoshie focuses not only on creating beautifully straight hair, but also on maintaining its shine, movement, and healthy-looking condition. Each service is customized according to the client’s hair texture, condition, and chemical history.

 

For more than 17 years, Yoshie has educated hair professionals across the United States in advanced Japanese hair straightening techniques. Her expertise has also been featured on national television and in leading beauty publications.

Yoshie Sakumaは、30年以上の経験を持つ、ニューヨーク在住のヘアスタイリスト・エデュケーターです。東京でキャリアをスタートし、2001年にニューヨークへ。Momotaro International Hair Salon、Pierre Michel Salonを経て、現在はマンハッタンのToka Salonに在籍しています。

 

特に日本式縮毛矯正を専門とし、ただ髪をまっすぐにするだけでなく、お客様一人ひとりの髪質や施術履歴を丁寧に見極め、艶やかで自然な動きのある、美しい仕上がりを大切にしています。

 

また、17年以上にわたり、全米各地で美容師向けに日本式縮毛矯正技術の講習を行っています。その専門知識と技術は、全米テレビ番組「The Doctors」をはじめ、O, The Oprah Magazine、Well sende Good、Yahoo Lifestyleなどでも紹介されています。

ABOUT
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PRESS & FEATURES

Featured on national television and in leading beauty and lifestyle publications.

PRESS

CLIENT TESTIMONAILS

★★★★★

"Yoshie worked her magic on my existing highlights and really listened what I wanted. She also gave me great tips on how to maintain my hair."

-Hannah A.

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Taiko H., Client

★★★★★

★★★★★

"Yoshie is the best, hands down. 

Japanese Straightening. Haircut. Hair color. Hair Styling. Period.

The best in the business."

-Renata K.

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"Gifted, talented, and a wonderful listener. Yoshie knows how to work with different hair types. Straight, curly, and more. Your hair will look the best it can possibly look."

-Adrienne J.

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Michelle T., Client

Nana F., Client

TESTIMONIALS

​Services

Japanese Hair Straightening

 

Permanent Japanese Hair Straightening | $700 and up 

Price includes customized premium protein care. 

Designed to leave hair smooth, shiny, and beautifully conditioned.

       Japanese Head Spa

 

A Luxurious 60-Minute Scalp Treatment | $190

Deeply cleanses the scalp and buildup around the hair follicles. Targeted massage helps release tension in the scalp muscles and promotes deep relaxation. 

Keratin Tip Hair Extensions

Certified Great Lengths  Extension Specialist. 

Individual keratin-tip extensions customized for natural-looking length, volume, and movement.

Pricing available by consultation. 

        Blowout & Styling 

 

                              $75 and up

 

A polished, customized finish tailored to your hair texture and preferred style. Choose a smooth, voluminous, or softly waved finish.

Color, Highlights, Balayage

        Single Color     :  $160 

        Highlights, Full:  $300 and up

        Highlights, Partial:  $190 and up

        Balayage, Ombre:  $310 and up

        Color Correction:  by consultation

        Not sure which color service to book? 

        Please contact Yoshie before booking.

                  Haircuts

Women's Haircut :$195

Customized Dry Haircut (90+ min) : $270

Men's Haircut : $110

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To book a Dry Haircut, please contact Yoshie deirctly.

pH-Balanced Smoothing Treatment 

         $400 and up | Approximately 90 minutes

Developed in Japan, this 100% formaldehyde-free smoothing treatment reduces frizz and improves manageability. Results last approximately 3-4 months, depending on hair type and maintenance.

Milbon Deep Conditioning Treatment

                $85 and up  | 20 minutes

A professional Japanese haircare treatment customized to your hair's needs.  Includes a take-home Milbon treatment mask to help maintain salon results at home.

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LOCATION & CONTACT

Yoshie Sakuma at Toka Salon

601 Madison Avenue, 6th floor

New York, NY 10022

Email: yoshie@yoshiesakuma.com 

 Tel: 212-517-5133

instagram : @yoshienyc

Thank you! Yoshie will be in touch soon.

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