About Yoko

HOUSE OF YOKO

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OUR PHILOSOPHY

For over 45 years, House Of Yoko (former Yoko’s Haute Coiffure) has been serving clients on the North Shore. In March 2014, we relocated from Ambleside, West Vancouver, to The Pinnacle at The Pier in North Vancouver, bringing with us a new concept that unites expertise, heritage, and holistic care.

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Mika

Founder, Trichologist & Hair Architect

Born in Montréal, Quebec, Mika has always been fascinated by the connection between beauty, health, and wellbeing. With a B.A. in French Literature from the University of British Columbia, she went on to become a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine and a licensed Shinso Therapist in Japanese Body Realignment, before specialising in trichology. Mika is a Certified Trichologist with the International Association of Trichologists (I.A.T.), a Higher Associate of Trichology, and a member of the World Trichology Society (WTS). She is currently advancing her training in Functional Medicine to more effectively target the underlying causes of scalp disorders and treat the person as a whole. Her dedication to ongoing education and passion for knowledge and latest research keep her at the forefront of holistic care.

Mika’s journey into hair design began in 2003 when she obtained her cosmetology license and completed post-graduate studies at the Vidal Sassoon Academy in London, UK. She continues to attend annual training at the Sassoon Academy in London, UK, keeping her practice rooted in precision, artistry, and innovation.

Her inspirations — from architect Frank Lloyd Wright to designer Yohji Yamamoto and composer Sergei Rachmaninoff — reflect her belief in beauty as both structure and expression. Drawing on her family’s 35-year salon heritage in West Vancouver, Mika founded Yoko’s at The Pinnacle at Pier to create a space where precision cutting, scalp health, and holistic wellness converge.

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Marina Gomes

Scalp Treatment &
Head Spa Therapist

Originally from Fortaleza, Brazil, Marina began her professional life as a lawyer in 2010 before following her long-standing passion for beauty and wellness. After moving to Vancouver in 2022, she pursued formal training in Hairdressing and is now expanding her expertise through Spa and Esthetics studies at VCC.

  • Marina brings warmth, care, and joy to every treatment. She loves creating an atmosphere where clients can relax, release stress, and leave feeling renewed. With her radiant positivity, she takes genuine pleasure in helping people feel their best.

    When she’s not in the salon, Marina enjoys spending time with family, soaking up sunshine, discovering new food experiences, and listening to good music — a balance that infuses her work with a sense of lightness and vitality.

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What our clients say about us

  • “Highly recommended! Mika is a master of hair and scalp health. The studio is bright, spa-like, inviting, relaxing. - but you get the education and expertise as if you were in a clinic. They have figured out the entire user experience here and it is excellent. I felt very well taken care of. I have had hair issues for years, and after seeing countless hairdressers even doctors about my condition with no resolution, I am relieved to have found Mika’s studio who understands hair and scalp health, and our behaviours around it in a truly holistic manner and thus the solutions presented address the root, are actionable, and I left feeling full of hope and understanding. Highly, highly recommended.”

    — Joanne Wong

  • “I am a customer of Yoko’s Haute Coiffure since 2008 and I could not be more satisfied with the results. Mika is the one who styles my hair and I appreciate so much that on the one hand she encourages me to be bold and fashion forward, but on the other hand she understands and respects my personal taste. She is very accomplished with colouring hair and the products she uses do not wash out as fast as other lesser ones. She always gives me a funky cut and my husband complements me when I come home.”

    — Margot2015

  • “This is a gem of a salon on Lower Lonsdale located just minutes away from the Seabus. The atmosphere is soothing – from the music to the complimentary green tea to the ergonomically designed chairs for hair washing. Both Mika and Yoko are serious about their profession and regularly attend Vidal Sassoon training sessions in New York, London and San Francisco to stay au courant . You will get an inspired and unique haircut that will turn heads.”

    — Merlin55

  • “On two occasions, I have travelled over 2000 km by air travel to seek the services of Yoko’s Head Spa. Mika and her staff are highly trained professionals who offer specialized services to target the needs of each and every one of their clients needs. Over the course of my two treatments and recommended regimen, I have seen a remarkable difference in the health of my scalp and hair growth. I have now introduced my friends and mother to Yoko’s and they too have seen significant improvements. If you are considering a head spa, Yokos is leagues above in offering a spa like experience with clinical results. Highly recommended.”

    — Roxy Hirshfield

  • “Very unique and individualized experience. I got both a haircut and have done the scalp treatment, and everytime I left super happy and relaxed! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Might be a bit pricier but would say definitely worth it!!!”

    — Arghavan Ansari

  • “This was an outstanding experience! From start to finish the care and treatment given to me along with excellent in depth knowledge of hair and scalp was amazing! I am so pleased with the outcome. Thank you to YOKO’s Haute Coiffure for an amazing transformation to a fantastic new look!”

    — Alison Hendren

  • “Incredible experience! From the consultation to the custom haircut to the scalp treatment massage et care recommendations. It is truly a unique one of a kind salon! Would absolutely recommend as a luxurious treat!”

    — AP

  • “Yoko’s head spa service is hands down one of the most impactful experiences in a salon I have ever had! I want to give it 10 Stars! Incredible staff and so informative. They reversed everything I thought I knew about scalp care in one visit. Something else happened in just one visit! I had extreme shedding. Handfuls of hair after every wash and like magic (and I mean overnight) the shedding has stopped. It meant committing to all new hair products as recommended but wow was it worth it. If you get the chance put Yoko’s team on your bucket list and HEAD on over. You’ll be pampered from start to finish! :)”

    — Del

  • “Amazing service, knowledgeable scalp experts, the most relaxing experience ever 😬”

    — K Lo

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Mind, Body
& Spirit

At House of YOKO, we aim to achieve harmony between mind and body by caring for hair, scalp, and skin in a peaceful, healing environment. We believe beauty is not only skin deep - it begins within. When clients feel relaxed and rejuvenated, endorphins flow, creating a positive spirit that radiates outward.

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Wellness &
Sustainability

Our commitment goes beyond style. We care about the environment, health, and wellbeing, choosing products that are plant-based, toxin-free, and paraben- and sulfate-free, all scientifically proven to be effective. The colours we use are ammonia-free, ensuring beauty without compromise.

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Redefining the
Salon Experience

With a heritage of excellence and a dedication to holistic wellbeing, House of YOKO redefines the salon experience. Precision, artistry, and care are woven into every service, ensuring clients leave not only looking renewed but feeling deeply restored.

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