Aiko Smith Hair

I’ve seen Aiko for a couple years now, and I’m always satisfied with my haircut. She is very friendly and skilled.

Akiko put a lot of care into my hair cut although my hair was a little bit on the harder side to cut.She would go over & over again to perfect the cut, making sure both sides were even which is really important especially with short hair since it can be more noticeable. She washed/conditioned my hair, cut, & styled it straight. It’s been hard finding a good hairstylist in the Seattle area because all the good hairstylists are all booked 2-3 months in advanced (or do not accept new clients at all). I will definitely book with Akiko once my hair gets longer because I have never loved a haircut so much before! 💖

Best haircut I’ve ever had in my life! The stylist is incredibly skilled, patient and professional. They took the time to communicate with me about exactly what I want. The attention to detail was unmatched. Highly recommend Aiko to anyone looking for a top-tier haircut!

Aiko is extremely skilled and professional. I’ve tried multiple Asian-owned hair salons to treat my Asian coarse hair, I think she’s one of the best in Seattle. Not only does she do a good job changing my hairstyles, she also ensures that the hairstyle is easy to maintain on my own. Plus, her studio is always clean and neat, and it’s always a good experience going to her.

Aiko is friendly, professional, and has great attention to details. I had a single process color root touch-up and haircut. I communicated what I want by showing Aiko some pics of the style I want. She asked me if I’m okay with the length since it’s is much shorter than what I had at the time, and I think that was very nice of her. I am very happy with the result and I’m definitely going back!

Nobody cuts thick, course, straight hair as perfectly as Aiko! For 38 years of my life, I endured haircuts ranging from terrible to good. But when I first moved to Seattle in 2008, Aiko gave me the best haircut of my life! I’ve followed her from salon to salon in the Seattle area. When she moved out of state for a couple of years, I did too! There was no reason to stay in Washington so I thought I could deal with getting regular haircuts. We returned to the PNW a couple years and about 18 haircuts later and so did Aiko! Especially during the pandemic, Aiko has given me a sense of normalcy with the fantastic haircuts and service she provides. Thanks, Aiko!

I have thick, somewhat frizzy Asian hair, and Aiko was able to thin it out and give me a clean, neat trim with texturized ends that should grow out very well in time for my June wedding. Before the cut, she gave good advice and input based on my hair texture. She then washed my hair, which was extremely relaxing. Once she got the scissors out, she cut most of it wet, dried it, then cut some more once mostly dry, and she did some more detailing at the end. She asked for input before taking off the cape. Aiko is very meticulous and only cuts as much as you want. I asked for an inch off, and she really did only cut an inch off. I have been to other places where the cuts are "done" in 10 minutes and are kind of choppy and sloppy, but Aiko truly took her time with me! She also just has a great personality and made me feel welcome. I will come back!