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Uki Hair Studio

Hair salon · Monterey Park, CA · reviewed since 2017

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%89+61.6Reliability 31%93+28.6Experts Score= 90Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.90SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#37 of 101 hair salonsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 64%
4.9 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · 5 photos
91%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★, last 20 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
0%reviews answered by the owner
Jul 2026latest review

Uki Hair Studio at a glance

Customers rate the salon 4.9 out of 5 based on 22 reviews, highlighting consistent professionalism and effective communication regarding styling preferences. Reviewers note that staff members provide reliable cuts for various hair types, including long Japanese hair, and maintain a clean, comfortable environment. Many clients have visited for several years, citing the consistent quality of service and friendly atmosphere as primary reasons for their continued patronage. No specific criticisms or patterns of dissatisfaction appear in the provided excerpts.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 22 reviews (91% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 22 Google reviews (12 with written comments, 2 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: July 22, 2026.
  • Service: Hair Salon serving Monterey Park, California.

Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.

Score profile vs other hair salons

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and reliability; weakest: satisfaction.

Satisfaction89Reliability93Craft & service–Value–Momentum100Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 89 (median 88)Reliability: 93 (median 84)Momentum: 100 (median 100)
Uki Hair StudioHair Salons median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Uki Hair Studio: 89/100 on this factor. Category median: 88.A
89
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Uki Hair Studio: 93/100 on this factor. Category median: 84.A
93
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 98.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 97.–
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MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Uki Hair Studio: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 47.–
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Star ratings

22 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars2091%
  • 4 stars29%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star00%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 12 written reviews

  • Praise8100%
  • Complaints00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude450%
  • Quality & results225%
  • Communication113%
  • Would recommend113%

What customers talk about

We read 12 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Polland, the owner, is super professional with an amazing eye for style.”
  • “Bernice always does amazing work on my long Japanese hair.”
  • “He’s easy to talk to, really gets what you want, and the good vibes are on point — walked out feeling great and loving my haircut 😄”
  • “Definitely coming back and highly recommend this place!”

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent priced reviews

Sheri2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

Bernice always does amazing work on my long Japanese hair. My 3rd visit and I am always happy with my hair.

Paid $60–80

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 22 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Calvin KwanLocal Guide · 19 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Calvin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Polland is great. He listens to what you want and gives you a great cut. He's cut me and my wife's hair and we're never disappointed. Fantastic styling tips as well!

Zoey Guo5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Zoey has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Came here through a friend’s recommendation and absolutely loved it! Polland, the owner, is super professional with an amazing eye for style. He’s easy to talk to, really gets what you want, and the good vibes are on point — walked out feeling great and loving my haircut 😄 The salon has been around for over 10 years with his wife. This place super clean, and very comfortable. Definitely coming back and highly recommend this place!

Sheri Tristan2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Sheri has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Bernice always does amazing work on my long Japanese hair. My 3rd visit and I am always happy with my hair.

  • Price: $60–80
luyun huang10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews luyun has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

拯救了一个被剪残的头 开心 谢谢老板娘~

Kelvin “Kai” MokLocal Guide · 116 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kelvin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Awesome place, Polland, the owner, knows how to give awesome hair cuts!

Katherine L2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Katherine has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great service

Bryant Lopez6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Bryant has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I’ve been coming here for 4 years and everyone has been simply amazing. I have gotten my hair cut by all staff members and each one has their own unique style and yet I have never walked away thinking that one is better than the other. The consistency and professionalism is the reason why I return.

Eileen Smith3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Eileen has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great place

Sergey DegtyarenkoLocal Guide · 82 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Sergey has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

My barber shop for the past 5 years! Love this place!

EDDIE MendozaLocal Guide · 296 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews EDDIE has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Excellent hair cuts and friendly

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