Debra K. cut my hair and i was absolutely obsessed!!! She is supper nice and has so much valuable…read morehair knowledge. Would 100% recommend.

Unfortunately, my experience at this salon was very disappointing. I came in with a clear reference…read morephoto and explained exactly what I wanted (balayage and color). I was told they could achieve the same result. However, the final outcome was completely different from what we agreed on. The color was not the same, the style was uneven, and my hair ended up damaged. I paid almost $400 for this service, expecting professional results, but the quality did not match the price at all. At the very least, I would have appreciated honesty if the desired result was not achievable. I left feeling very unhappy with the service, and now my hair needs repair. I hope the salon takes this feedback seriously and improves their services. (By the way Amber Lopez is the one who dyed my hair.)

This was my second time getting a haircut here, and overall it was a solid experience. The pricing…read moreis reasonable, though they do accept credit cards with an added fee, so bringing cash is a better option. Tipping is also accepted. My barber, who appeared to be in his mid-40s, was skilled and detail-oriented. He took his time to ensure the haircut was done properly rather than rushing through it, which I really appreciated. The only downside is the parking situation. Since the shop is located next to a restaurant and a convenience store, parking can be difficult especially during peak hours and on Saturdays when spots are very limited.

Great mid fade with a front buzz fringe from Vicky! 10/10 :)…read more Great vibe, kindness, professional.

I've been going to the same salon for years and my son wanted to try a Barber. I walk by this spot…read morealmost daily and I've been greeted several times with a "Hey, what's up " or "Hows it going" every time. Feeling thee good Hayward vibe I made an appointment for the boy. My son doesn't like new experiences (which I'm trying to change) but after 10 minutes or so of Jack's easy demeanor and his fun lovIng attitude, my kid was enjoying himself. The Barbershop experience. When he got out of the chair, I know a good fade when I see one and I was like "DAMN!!!" putting me in the dilemma of loyalty to my lady stylist vs. I want a tight haircut. We like to rib my kid about his hesitance and not trying new and as soon as he got outside said "This is my new Spot!!!" He's been in front of the mirror, adoring himself and is feeling pretty confident for his first dance.

Great service and a wonderful haircut from Jack. I would highly reccomend Jack for a classic…read morehairstyle with flair.

I decided to try a new shop a couple of days ago, and as any man would confirm, this is always a…read morenerve-racking feeling. Moving from one barber to another takes time, trust, and risk. I booked an appointment with Marlon at MGX Barbers, and the experience was seamless. The shop is in a prime location with plenty of parking and is easy to find. There are several other businesses nearby (CVS, Safeway, etc.), which is extremely convenient if you need to run errands before or after your appointment. Now, for the good stuff: my experience with Marlon. He was ready well ahead of our scheduled time. He took the time to understand exactly what I was looking for, asked clarifying questions, and kept checking in throughout the process. This immediately gave me confidence that my satisfaction was his primary goal. I also appreciated that he asked for honest feedback; he made it clear that his goal was to deliver a result I was truly happy with. The environment was clean and professional. I usually visit shops solo first to see if it's a good environment for my kids, and this place definitely felt family-friendly. Prices are competitive for the Bay Area, and given the quality of service, the cost is well-warranted. I can definitely see myself coming back here for many more haircuts.

A little context. I needed my beard shaved really bad, I let it go a few days to long, my electric…read morerazor couldn't handle it, without a lot of screaming and swearing. Rather then put myself through the misery I thought I'd give a professional the chance to make it right. This was the first time I had ever been to a barber for a shave, and Similar to using a bidet for the first time, I'm can see the light, everything is much clearer in my life, and I'm pissed at myself for waiting so long to get a professional shave. Benny aka Benjamin is the man. Very chill. The first thing I noticed was he did exactly what I was hoping he would do and that is take the beast(my beard) off without a single pulling of face. And he finished the process in less than 45 mins. He's definitely got a regular in me,

I am long overdue in writing this review for my favorite hair salon, specifically for Sonya. She is…read morenot only amazing but also very nice! Due to my recent childbirth, I was unable to visit for several months, yet she remembered exactly what I wanted and made me feel comfortable. Sonya listens carefully to my requests and truly understands my style. As someone who is quite picky and sensitive about my hair, I have visited many places looking for the right stylist who can deliver the look I envision. Sonya has consistently been the closest to what I desire, and I leave the salon satisfied every time. I am now even bringing my husband in for a haircut, and we both love the results. I highly recommend Sonya and this salon to anyone looking for a great experience!

I am so glad I came here on a whim. I am just blown away. I've always felt afraid getting my hair…read morecut, because my hair and face shape are very particular and I've been done dirty by other stylists in the past. When I arrived they were very busy (new years eve's eve; everyone wants a cut rn) but i and another girl were offered waters and macarons. We also received a complimentary Olaplex service for the wait. I nearly fell asleep during that service lol it was very relaxing and then my hair felt amazingly soft afterwards. Paula was incredibly caring. She took the time to really understand what I want and paused to ask me questions throughout. "Speak from the heart," is what she'd tell me to really make sure I was happy. She maintained my length, understanding how precious it was to me, but somehow gave my thinner Asian hair more volume with the U-shape cut technique. The layers and face framing pieces were soft and cohesive, blending into my hair naturally when unstyled. She did this intentionally because I mentioned I don't really have time to style my hair. But if I decide I do want to style my hair, the layers are there to play around with. I also struggle with flat hair, and she managed to give me volume around the head (unstyled!) with her cutting technique. Then at the end, she took notes on the cut I received to remember for the future. I just loveeee the attention to detail, the expertise, and how cared for I felt here. I think I've found my go-to salon now, finally.

The talented and beautiful Sarah Davidson brings her signature cutting style to the east bay valley…read moreat Rae Talbot Salon. Hailing in from Palo Alto's renown Spoke and weal Salon, Sarah is no stranger and has been cutting for 10+ years. Not only will you get a one of a kind experience of personal and luxury, you will leave feeling Gucci! Sarah specializes in: -men's cuts -woman's cuts -dry cutting -curly hair Best to message her via IG: @sarahdavidsonhair to set up a console and go from there! Happy fresh cuts everyone!

Feeling a bit shaggy, I have been giving myself haircut since the shelter in place/pandemic. So…read moreresearching salons for men's in Castro Valley, I found Ka who has experience with Asian straight hair. Believe it or not, not all hair stylists are capable of working on straight hair. Hair cuts are by appointments only, I took a shot in dark that Ka would return my call and schedule an appointment soon. Sure enough, Ka called and had an opening in the afternoon which I grabbed immediately. He brought into his studio that adhered to Covid protocols, he worn a mask and so did I. Ka immediately went into consulting mode and asked a particular style I was interested. I thought I simply wanted to trim a few inches off. He highlighted the challenges of my self cuts and advocated a good haircut will last much longer. The hair cut service proceeded with a shampoo then the cut. Ka was meticulous. He made sure the sides were symmetrical and the backside balanced. So far so good. I guess after I have a chance to sleep on it and see it tomorrow, I will know I will feel about the result but the immediate review was quite good. Ka was cordial, friendly, social and helpful. I will definitely consider returning for my next cut and recommend others. You can schedule an appointment by calling Ka Chu directly at 510.368.1111.

It's been 2-years and still I flock to this gem for one reason only: Calvin Chu…read more I'm updating with a few more pics of his work. I say work because clearly, he's an artist. I continually challenge him with ideas and styles, and am delighted by the end of the session. If you're a guy who can get over the stigma of getting a haircut at a salon and wants a supreme quality cut, give Calvin a ring: (510) 368-1111

I walked in one day looking for a quick, affordable, and clean hair cut. Although they prefer…read moremaking appointments they will see walk ins. Kevin and Lenny have both cut my hair and left me feeling sharp and crispy. I had gone down to many of the different shops along mission and in San Jose where prices are on average 40$ plus an expected tip. When I walked in to Kevin's shop I felt at home and seeing the older barber shop I could tell these guys have been doing this for years and because they love cutting hair. Lenny took me after quickly finishing up who he has seated move on to and me finished what my usual barbers do in 15 minutes. I recently moved to Hayward and glad that the guys can fade up my sides and give me a quality cut for only 25$ No wonder he's always booked Kevin rocks definitely my new barber until he's done

Unprofessional and unreliable…read more Schedules only through text and doesn't always leave sufficient time for haircuts, which leads to him blaming customers for delays. I was 5 minutes late for ONE haircut (where I let him know in advance we were running late), and after that he started ghosting me whenever I tried to schedule. After a couple weeks of ignoring me completely with no explanation, I visited the shop in person to see what's up, and the dude starts yelling at me for disrespecting him. Literally yelling while he's got a kid in the chair. All the reviews here mention it's an "old school" barber shop. If that's what you want when you say "old school", then this is your spot. Otherwise, there are a ton of other options out there at equivalent prices and better quality.

Uneven sideburns, and pushed my hairline back so far, to the point of no return... one side looks…read morelike a 90 degree angle and the other is just not even...

Been getting hair cuts from Milton for almost 10 years. Great shop and great hair cuts. Always…read morefeels great getting a good hair cut! If you want a great cut hit up this place!

Want to hunt for a bad haircut, here is the place. I'm not a barber, but I think I would do a…read morebetter job. My son and I made appointments to get a haircut. Ron botched my son's haircut. He left his hair all uneven. He left me looking like a mushroom. I kept telling him to fix it but he kept saying: "I don't want to ruin a perfect haircut." What the heck! He also did a horrible job on the line. It seems like he just gives up and thinks his customers are content. We are not! I had to go to another barber to fix my hair. This barber told me that I'm not the first one to seek him to fix Ron's haircuts. I'm lucky he was able to fix it. Won't be visiting Ron again and please don't waste your money on this guy.

Ron is the most beautiful person! We walked in and he was playing a gospel song him and his wife…read moremade (very cute) He made my son feel welcomed and comfortable. He engaged in a friendly conversation with him. Hair cut was at a very humble reasonable price! And we all loved it! Hidden gem for sure