Johanna

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Receptionist

I’ve been a front desk lead at Taka for over 7 years. In addition to my love of this industry, I’ve also obtained a Masters in Traditional Asian Medicine, becoming the best combination of both Beauty and Brains!

Get to Know Me

What’s your favorite food?
Chicken pesto paninis

What’s your favorite movie?
The Notebook.

Favorite Celebrity with the best hair.
Jhene Aiko

Three Taka hair products you can’t live without?
Yuko anti frizz conditioner, Tamaris Photolique and Olaplex oil & Dry shampoo

TAKA HAIR SALON

1845 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
310.474.8110
westwood@takahair.com

Yelp Rating

4.6

Taka Hair Salon

4.6

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Mariko U.

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This was my first haircut by Mitsuko, but she did a perfect job at refreshing my hairstyle, with understanding my hair type right away. While she was...

Keliann H.

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Karina was amazing! Great service and very personable. Cute salon, highly recommend! Lots of product options in the salon and got a really great scalp massage.

Paola G.

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AMAZING!!!!Skill is just wonderful. I've been coming for 8 years now and I always walk out feeling like a new woman.I truly love how detail oriented and...

Jaris T.

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I decided to change my hair up this appointment and Tima did NOT disappoint! She's always thorough with our precut consultation and always executes! Thank...

Dana C.

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Yes!!! Akiko is a truly wonderful person and has been cutting my hair here for years now. Wouldn't go anywhere else

Marc P.

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This salon is simply the best in Los Angeles!The entire staff is so polite, courteous and respectful to each other and their customer's!Mitsuko in an...

Christina M.

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Yohei was friendly and precise. Listened attentively and hair came out exactly as I wanted it. In love in with hair!

Susan S.

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Color - Cut - Minecolla Treatment - Keratin Lash Lift - I love it all. Kumiko & Justin & the entire team at Taka is amazing! From the stylists to the staff...

Lalita G.

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This hair salon is my favorite! Everyone seems to be a very precise and good hairstylist. I go to Nick. He is great!!

Cindy I.

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Love my haircut by Mitsuko!I'm returning for highlights!Very friendly and professional staff.

Nini C.

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The best hair salon ever! Yohei is my favorite hair stylist. Everyone is so friendly and the service is excellent. I have been coming here for over 5 years!

Orlo M.

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Dalia is wonderful , I treated my self to a haircut , beard trim and shave . by far the best shave I've ever had . Hot towels , straight razor , paddle...

Jim F.

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Graciousness and style combined. Always a pleasure. I have been going to Taka for years. I always leave looking better and younger!

Aslanteyedchick M.

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Just had the best haircut in my life by hyperdetail-specialist Nick at Taka. The main thing I want to convey is their pricing. It might sound like it's hype...

Anna N.

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100% recommend coming here!!! I've been to Yohei, Melissa, Maddie, Nick--they are all WONDERFUL and have made my hair feel so luxurious. Reasonable prices...

Mahnaz B.

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Service is amazing, great employees always available and understanding to fix my hair for me. Will always return

June M.

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After contemplating a pixie cut for so long, I finally took the plunge. Kumiko cut my hair into the perfect pixie cut today...I have been transformed into...

Beini S.

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Got my winter trim and thin out. Always a good and efficient experience. Takes about an hour and I have a ton of hair. A bit pricey but worth it

Dani2LO A.

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I would recommend this place to any girl that wants to feel like a princess. Very nice people everybody was so accommodating and very easy to work with.

Emily C.

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I walked in for a haircut and I'm so happy with the result! Very clean, the staff were nice, and Akiko did an amazing job with my hair. It was $90 ish, so a...

Preeti J.

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Love this place! The service is excellent and for hair cuts or hair styling, this is definitely my go so. The folks here are also super nice and inclusive...

Safia S.

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First time visiting the salon today and loved the care Mitsuko put into my hair! It feels and looks so much better than when I walked in. Will definitely be...

Jennifer J.

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All stylists must have at least 5 years experience. Stylists are given a level based on client demand: from 3 to 6 being the most popular and the higher...

Karen C.

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I had an amazing experience at Taka hair salon! Kumiko & Justin gave me the best haircut & hair treatment I've had in years. They were attentive to my needs...

Edward Y.

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I get major anxiety from getting my hair cut and Troy gave me the best of my life. He was a great listener, clear communicator, and perfectionist. He gave...

Sujin L.

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Akiko is amazing! She understands what I want very well and did amazing job + professional opinion. It's true it's pricey than I usually invest on haircut,...

Michelle K.

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My mom and I were looking for a last minute salon for haircuts and honestly, this place surprised us with how BOMB they are! We had cuts with Troy, who was...

Ella J.

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I had an amazing experience at Taka Hair Salon! I had a good idea of what I was looking for in a haircut, practically speaking, and Meira completely...

Tiffany M.

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If you're looking for a new stylist- Ask for Pamela!! I started on a new hair journey with her a few months ago and my hair has never looked better. I'm a...

S O.

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Yohei was great ! I was in the weird stage of growing out my haircut and I wanted to clean it up into a slightly creative Bob. I was told that he was good...

Kaitlyn N.

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I did a last-minute walk-in appointment with Troy and I'm so happy with my experience! He was really communicative, asking pointed questions about what I...

Katie R.

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Really happy with my trip to Taka! Troy made sure my hair was exactly how I wanted and he was very patient while waiting for me to make up my mind. Overall,...

Jean B.

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I've been here several times over the years and have been to several different stylists- no one has disappointed me yet. Today's haircut with Troy was...

Jen R.

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I love Taka Hair Salon. Large space and very welcoming staff. I had the pleasure of getting my hair done by Troy, and I couldn't be happier with the...

Crystal S.

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Pamela gave me a great cut today! I was a walk in, and she was able to make time for me. She took her time and was very precise. Love my new cut! Madison...

Annie T.

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long overdue review, but i had a really great experience here! this was my first time going to an actual salon. i came a little early as a precaution and...

L C.

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I couldn't say more great things about Pamela at Taka Hair Salon. She is FANTASTIC. She colored my hair beautifully, with incredible attention to detail,...

Sachiko A.

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Mitsuko-san is amazing! She started with a consultation and reviewed some examples of the hair styles that I had in mind. Then provided me with the most...

Mandy S.

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Pamela is amazing! She knew exactly how to cut and care for curly hair. I've never looked better :).