Salon Unhwa in Daniel Island, SC

Unhwa is amazing! The staff is so friendly and welcoming and make you feel comfortable from the get go. I'm new to Charleston and I was worried about finding a new place to get my hair done. I showed them an image of what I was looking for an they were incredible. My cut is awesome and my color looks so natural and blended. If you need a place to go and nervous about finding a new spot--this is it!

I was a recent CurlyGirl convert a month ago. I've been following the routine and avoid silicones and sulfates and heat drying techniques. I used to use a hair straightener all the time. My hair was fried on it's ends. I get a haircut once a year and I find it difficult to find a stylist who'll be willing to give me a cut that will flatter my waves. I called Unhwa and asked her about her heat drying techniques and my preference. She seemed skeptical of my request (I don't blame her since she's got a style of washing hair, blow-drying and straightening for a dry cut, and it's a method she was know for and was highly appreciated for by her clients.) But she asked for my reasons, so good sign of communication and was willing to work with me on what I wanted. I was nervous when I came in. Her staff who washed my hair was super friendly and chatty. Quite knowledgeable on a range of subjects. Most stylists who cut my hair in the past can find it difficult to reach me or talk to me, so the experience wasn't totally the most pleasant, but not at Unhwa. I think the relationship you can have with your stylist is important. And when Unhwa came to cut my wet hair, we chatted about gun control laws, an intellectual conversation I didn't expect from my stylist. Unhwa knows her clients well. And it was definitely an experience. Besides that, Unhwa revitalized my wavy hair with a haircut  that I absolutely fell in love with. She also told me what cut she wanted to give me before snipping away and asked for my thoughts on it. She was considerate, knowledgeable, and was flexible in meeting my needs. Her place is a whole lot pricier than most haircuts anywhere. Haircut itself was $80. So it feels like a splurge, which is for the experience really. It was awesome! Def recommend.

My hair stylist recently started working at this salon a couple of months ago. He has a lot of talent and I am always happy with my highlights and cut. This salon is very nice and I was impressed with it from the moment I walked in the door. I only know my hair stylist, so I can't review anyone else who works at this salon. If you're looking for a new stylist, ask for Phillip - you won't be disappointed!

It's all about the cut for me.  Really!  My hair is extremely "style dependent."  If the cut isn't good, there is absolutely no way to manage my type of hair other than to stick a big hat on it.  (I am not kidding!)

UnHwa has been my stylist for nearly 12 years  and I am always happy with my style when I walk out of her salon.  But, I have a jaded past.  Before UnHwa, I bounced from one "leading" area salon to another unsatisfied with their mediocre cuts.  Oh, and there was one disastrous color episode of Biblical proportions. The stylist was out of my color, didn't tell me, and concocted something awful.   My friends didn't say a word but, they all looked SO shocked.  I was too afraid to ask the stylist for a color correction!  It was THAT bad!

Salon UnHwa is light, comfy and friendly staff make certain that you have whatever you need.  Enjoy a bev, the trendy music and this little hideaway in the heart of Daniel Island.  There is no sales pitch for products like I have endured at other salons and no one is pushing unrelated products.  

UnHwa is a masterful, professional stylist who pays attention to detail and her clients' requests.  She is personable, fun and yet oh so serious about her stylings.  You and your hair are the only things that matter when you sit in her chair!

Not only do I depend on UnHwa to style my hair but, she keeps my style current, fresh, and up to date without radical changes.  But, I know that she could totally "do" an avant guarde style on the spot if the client requested it.

I can't adequately describe an experience; the best thing to do is make an appointment with UnHwa for yourself.  Bring some photos of styles you would like.  She will listen and might offer a suggestion or two to make the style "yours" before picking up her shears.  You and your hair will be so happy!

I wanted to write this 5 star review because as a female - as most females will agree - it is all about the hair.  Sorry, but this is the truth.  I moved to the Charleston area about 5 years ago and I can not tell you how many terrible and upsetting experiences I have had with hair stylist - mostly in Mount Pleasant.  I do not understand why the stylist here can't do hair!  One particular stylist caused my hair to fall out and she told me it was hereditary. I knew that was not true as I could feel the burned spots on my scalp. I later found out by another stylist she believed the other girl was using straight bleach on my hair. Yikes!   It has taken me three months to get over that experience.  Needless to say, I think I have finally found a place I can trust.  I have been going to Salon Unhwa off and on for a few years in between trying other hair salons.  I will say they are a little pricier than what I would like to pay which is probably the reason I kept looking for an alternative, but the truth is I have gotten the best haircut and highlights there than any other place.  I go to Julie Odachowski.  Julie is very nice and sweet and listens to me.  She takes her time and gives a great haircut.  The highlights do not last as long as I would like but she is working to find out what she can do to prolong them so I don't have to get them done too often.  Otherwise, I now believe the saying you get what you pay for - especially when it comes to a good head of hair.  My hair looks so healthy and the haircut is really good.  I know this because you can put your hands through your hair and tell if the hair cut is right or not - at least I can.  I don't have to come home and get out the scissors to try to fix it myself.  I am starting to get a lot of compliments on my hair which has not happened since I moved to Charleston so I know my hair looks much better.  I honestly can tell you if you need a new stylist you should give this place a try and ask for Julie.  Trust me - after about 6 different experiences in about 5 years - don't learn the hard way like I had to do.  Just go!  That is why this is a 5 star review.