Direct answer: This results guide is a portfolio of hairstyle work associated with Nhat Tam Hair Salon in Hanoi. Use the examples to discuss shape, colour placement and maintenance rather than to expect an identical result: suitability depends on the starting hair, chemical history and consultation. English support is available on request.
A finished hairstyle can make choosing a salon in Hanoi feel easier. It can also create the wrong expectation: you cannot see the starting condition, chemical history or how the hair behaves after the next wash. This guide uses real Nhat Tam work and public feedback while explaining the limits of comparing one person’s hair with another’s.
Quick answer: Real customer photographs are useful references, not promises. A layered cut, a smooth colour-and-cut result or a loose wave must be adapted to your current length, density, texture and previous chemical services. Send Nhat Tam a recent photo of your own hair, disclose any bleach, colour, perm or straightening, and request English support before booking.
The examples below show individual outcomes. They do not guarantee that the same service, shade or curl will produce the same result for every guest.
What a real hairstyle photograph can and cannot tell you
A useful result photograph can show proportion. You can see where the shortest layer begins, whether the ends appear light or full, how a wave sits around the shoulders and whether the overall finish looks polished or deliberately relaxed.
It cannot tell you everything needed to repeat that result.
| A photograph may show | A photograph usually cannot show |
|---|---|
| The visible shape, length and finish | The client’s natural texture before styling |
| How layers frame the face | Previous bleach, colour, perm or straightening |
| Whether the final wave is loose or defined | Whether the effect came from a cut, blow-dry or chemical service |
| The visible colour under that lighting | Porosity, elasticity, breakage or product build-up |
| One result on one person | How your hair will respond or how long your result will last |
This distinction matters when you are travelling and may have little time for a correction. Use a transformation photo to say, “I like this amount of movement” or “I want the shortest layer around this area”, then let the in-person assessment determine the method.
It is equally helpful to explain what you do not want. Tell the stylist if you want to keep the length, avoid tight curls, protect a fragile fringe or reduce daily styling. Those limits often communicate more clearly than the name of a trend.
Three real result types to compare before you book
The following examples represent three different decisions rather than three packages. Your consultation may lead to a simpler service or a different route.
1. A Korean-inspired layered cut
The real layered result in IMG_1531.PNG shows movement through the lengths and a softer outline around the face. For this kind of reference, discuss the shortest layer, the amount removed from the ends and how much blow-drying you are willing to do at home.
Layers can make dense hair feel lighter, but excessive removal may leave fine ends looking sparse. Fine hair can still be layered, although the stylist may keep more weight at the perimeter. The result should be designed around the hair in front of the stylist, not copied line for line from another client.
2. A polished cut-and-colour result
One public Google review described a colour and haircut visit. The reviewer said the team were “super attentive about the colour” and “knew exactly what I wanted”. The reviewer also posted photographs of the finished look.
The important evidence is not a promise that every colour will match. It is the value of a detailed colour conversation. Lighting, existing pigment and chemical history affect the plan. Ask the salon to confirm the shade direction, whether lightening is involved, the likely price range and the maintenance required before the colour starts.
3. A loose-wave finish
The real IMG_1560.JPG result shows soft movement rather than a tight, uniform curl. Use it to discuss wave size and placement. Do not assume the photograph proves which technique created the finish.
A loose wave may come from styling or a perm. If a chemical service is considered, the stylist needs to check your present condition and any recent bleach, colour, perm or straightening. Nhat Tam’s published guides describe setting and digital perm as closely related hot-perm methods, but the appropriate method still depends on the person.
Which looks photograph best, and why
Plenty of guests book a cut or colour partly because of how it will look in photographs on a trip. That is a reasonable thing to plan for, and it is worth knowing that hair does not photograph the way it looks in a mirror. Cameras flatten shape and exaggerate shine, so the finishes that read best on screen are not always the ones that look most dramatic in person.
| Look | How it behaves on camera | How long it holds that way |
|---|---|---|
| Layered cut with visible movement | Reads well because the layers create separation that a camera can see. Strong in daylight and in motion. | The shape lasts for weeks. The styled finish lasts until the next wash. |
| Glossy single tone colour | Photographs very well: cameras pick up shine before they pick up depth, so a clean, even tone looks richer on screen than in the mirror. | Strongest in the first two to three weeks, before the gloss softens. |
| Loose waves | The most flattering in still photographs, and the least durable. Humidity in Hanoi will soften them faster than you expect. | Hours rather than days. Book styling for the day you need it. |
| Lightened or multi tone colour | Needs daylight to show properly. Indoor and warm lighting can flatten the contrast you paid for. | Several weeks, though the tone shifts as it fades. |
| Blunt one length cut | Clean and graphic on camera, but it shows unevenness that a layered shape hides. | Holds its line for weeks if the ends are kept trimmed. |
Three practical points follow from this. Book any styling for the day you actually need the photographs rather than at the start of a trip. Ask for the finish to be checked in daylight near a window before you leave, because salon lighting is kinder than a phone camera. And if you are choosing between a cut and a colour for photographs specifically, a clean glossy tone usually gives more visible change on screen than a subtle reshape does.
If you would rather judge this from real results than from a description, the fullest set of unedited work sits on the salon channels rather than on this website. TikTok and Facebook carry by far the most footage and the most customer feedback, so start there. There is a guide to where to check our work and our numbers, including which channel shows what, and Instagram is one channel on that list rather than the main one.
What recent customer feedback actually supports
Reviews are strongest when they describe the process, communication and personal experience. They are weaker when treated as proof that a salon can reproduce one result on everyone.
For the newest feedback in the reviewers’ own words, see the Google reviews from international guests at Nhat Tam Hanoi, collected in October 2026 with photos and source links.
In public Google reviews:
- Dorka Bertók wrote, “Really nice hair salon. I can recommend it.”
- Lily Downie highlighted the team’s attention to her requested colour and said the price was “super good”.
- Kasia Klusek described the service as very good and professional.
- Zuaia Heje wrote, “Everything was very good. Love my new hair.”
- Julia Cyrek posted a positive short review with a customer photograph.
- Hania Wisniewska wrote in Polish that she recommended the salon and praised the hairstyle, professional service and efficient experience.
These are separate individual accounts. Names or review language should not be used to infer nationality, and the reviews do not establish that each guest had the same service, stylist or starting condition. The most useful pattern is positive feedback about results and service, with one detailed account of attentive colour communication. That supports asking for a careful consultation; it does not replace one.
How Nhat Tam plans a visit for a foreign guest
English support can be scheduled when requested in advance. It is not sensible to assume that every team member on every shift will provide the same level of English without notice.
Send these details through Messenger:
- A recent photograph of your hair in natural light, without filters.
- One or two result photographs you like.
- Your recent history of bleach, colour, perm and straightening.
- What you want to keep, such as length or natural curl.
- Your preferred date, time and a request for English support.
Ask for an estimated service, price range and appointment length. A recommendation based on photographs remains preliminary. The final plan should be confirmed after the stylist sees and feels the hair in person.
During the consultation, agree on the target before any cutting or chemical work begins. For colour, discuss lightness and warmth. For layers, agree where the shortest piece will fall. For waves, discuss whether you want movement visible when dry and how much styling you can do later.
The English-speaking salon guide explains the communication process. The online booking guide provides a step-by-step booking route.
Prices, time and policies to confirm in writing
Nhat Tam’s published pages list the following Hanoi prices after the stated booking and check-in deal. Promotion eligibility and inclusions should be reconfirmed before the appointment.
| Service | Published price after the stated deal |
|---|---|
| Women’s designer haircut | 150,000 VND |
| Basic cut plus colour, perm or straightening combination | 480,000 – 780,000 VND |
| VIP cut plus colour, perm or straightening combination | 900,000 – 1,320,000 VND |
| Balayage or ombre | 2,280,000 – 3,120,000 VND |
The official haircut guide describes a women’s designer cut as including a wash, cut, blow-dry and styling. Appointment time varies with the plan, and chemical services require longer. Ask for a current estimate rather than building a flight or train schedule around a general example.
The current salon information states a 90-day warranty for perm and straightening, 30 days for bleach and colour, and a 30-day haircut adjustment. Ask what is covered, what is excluded and which policy applies to your exact service.
For a broader menu, see the Hanoi salon price guide. Prices, promotions and policies can change, so the written quotation you receive for your booking is the practical reference.
Book your own consultation in Hanoi
Nhat Tam Hair Salon is at 89 Nguyen Hy Quang, O Cho Dua, Dong Da, Hanoi. The published Hanoi opening hours are 09:00 – 20:00 daily.
Message Nhat Tam Hair Salon on Messenger or call +84 826 828 262. You can copy this message:
Hello, I would like to book a hair consultation at the Hanoi salon. I have attached a current photo and a reference result. My recent chemical history is: [details]. Please schedule English support and advise the likely service, price range and appointment time before I confirm.
Frequently asked questions
Are these before-and-after photographs guaranteed results?
No. They are individual examples. Your result depends on your starting hair, chosen service, condition, technique and aftercare.
Can the salon copy a reference photograph exactly?
A photograph can guide shape, colour direction and curl size, but an exact copy may not be sensible or possible on different hair. Ask how the idea should be adapted to you.
Should I send a current-hair photo before visiting?
Yes. Send an unfiltered photo in clear light plus your inspiration image and chemical history. The final decision still needs an in-person assessment.
Can I request English support?
Yes. Request it when booking so the salon can schedule suitable support for your appointment.
Do public reviews guarantee the same experience?
No. Reviews describe individual experiences. Use them to identify useful consultation questions, not as a guarantee of outcome.
About the author and sources
According to Nhat Tam’s published company information, Pham Nhat Tam founded the salon on 31 July 2017. The company reports that he has trained more than 150 stylists and that its four branches have served more than 520,000 guests. These figures are self-reported by Nhat Tam.
The result examples in this article come from Nhat Tam’s own salon media library. Service, price, hours and policy details come from the official Nhat Tam pages linked above. Prices and policies can change; confirm current terms before booking.
Discuss your hair before you book
Send your current-hair photo, your reference and your chemical-service history. Ask for English support and a price estimate.
Hanoi salon: 89 Nguyen Hy Quang, O Cho Dua, Dong Da. Open daily 09:00 – 20:00. Prices, promotions, opening hours and policies can change; confirm current details before your visit.
Real result photographs are one part of a trustworthy decision. See the full best hair salon in Hanoi evidence checklist for prices, reviews, consultation standards and written correction terms.
Book online / Đặt lịch online
Choose your branch, service, date and time. Available times follow the opening hours of the branch you select. No account is required.
Chọn cơ sở, dịch vụ, ngày và giờ. Khung giờ hiển thị theo giờ làm việc của cơ sở đã chọn. Không cần đăng nhập.
For bleach, colour correction, perm, straightening or damaged hair, also send current-hair and reference photos on Messenger and request English support.
Với tẩy, sửa màu, uốn, duỗi hoặc tóc hư tổn, hãy gửi thêm ảnh tóc hiện tại và ảnh mong muốn qua Messenger.