Ten Pachi Modern Salon
Seattle, WA 98105
Phone: (206) 985-1010
- Cross Street:
- 56th Street NE
- Best of Citysearch:
- Affordable Haircut 2008
- Hours:
- Tue-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm
Editorial Review for Ten Pachi Modern Salon – by Joann Natalia Aquino
In Short
Created by seasoned hairstylist Dot Hachey who trained in London, Tokyo and the East Coast, this cutting-edge salon offers high-end hair services that don't break the bank. Known for their inexpensive fashion-forward haircuts, Hachey and her team also specialize in trendy hair colors, texture perms, hairloc extensions and Japanese thermal reconditioning services. The salon is contemporary and minimalist in design; state-of-the-art features include digital perms and free Wi-Fi access at the laptop bar while under the oscillating hair processor.
Hits: All prices are listed on the wall, eliminating the chance of hidden fees when you pay the bill.
Misses: With its growing popularity, last-minute appointments and walk-ins may be difficult to schedule, especially on weekends.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoHaircuts include shampooing, while blow-drying is extra. Make sure to indicate you want a blow-dry when making the appointment, or opt for the self-styling bar instead.
Look GoodFacial waxing is provided on site.
The ExtrasA modest-sized shop along the wall offers handmade letterpress greeting cards by Herman Yu, Egg Press, Eunco and Night Owl. Organic styling products are also on hand.
Save TimeClients can conveniently manage their own appointments online and book in advance.
User Reviews for Ten Pachi Modern Salon
06/30/2008 Posted by ssyp
I've been desperately looking for a salon to go to in Seattle for about 12 years. During that time, I have suffered through really bad service for a good cut. I have also had really bad cuts from nice people. All that has changed with Ten Pachi. I arrived for my appointment and after a few minutes was told that the stylist was running late. Argh! I hate waiting! But for somebody to let me know what was going on was HUGE. (In the salons that I have been to - many of them considered Seattle's best - I have not been shown that kind of courtesy. The unspoken message seemed to be that my time wasn't as valuable as theirs and that it shouldn't be a big deal to wait for their greatness.) As I said, I don't like waiting, so I asked if somebody else was available. They looked at the calendar and said that everybody would probably be free at about the same time. They seemed to really want to make this work for me - also HUGE. I said I could wait. I felt like it was worth waiting for. And it was! Throughout the experience - from the wait to the wash to the cut to my departure - the staff was so gracious! As for the cut...it was great! Nice, clean ends. Lissy inspired confidence in me. Again - HUGE! I always appreciate it when a person with a sharp object near my head knows what she is doing. And this certainly is not insignificant: the wash was great. Very thorough - I felt like my hair (and scalp) was really being washed, not just played with. I will definitely be recommending Ten Pachi to everybody I know.
Pros: excellent service from beginning to end
Cons: the hair washing station was awkward - it wasn't uncomfortable, but I think it doesn't take into account differences in height
03/11/2008 Posted by lmprichelle
When I think "cheap haircut", I have nightmares about bangs cut too short and uneven, and a cut that throws back to the 80's...and not in a good way. But at TenPachi, the designers are hip, modern and forward-thinking...they are talented and current and highly educated. They are serious about making you look your best and they really believe that a person shouldn't have to save up for eight weeks to pay for a haircut. I love Tenpachi...check it out and you'll walk away satisfied--and you'll tell all your friends. The folks at Tenpachi are a great team who work together to provide the best service they can. The quality is unmatched, and your experience will be fun at the same time.
Pros: highly educated designers, usually good parking, natural light, good music--oh and you're supporting a growing neighborhood community
Cons: parking can be tough if all the moms are picking up there kids from the co-op school next door
