Zeal in Richmond is a good salon if you're willing to spend a certain amount of money on getting a hair cut. From what I was told by the receptionist all their stylists are good at what they do. However, if you don't speak Japanese then I would suggest Angela who speaks both Mandarin and English.

A hair cut costs $40 and up, so it depends on you and your friend about if you guys are willing to spend that much money on a cut. I really liked how they cut my hair, it was a much better experience compared to the other times I've had a hair cut.