Iliana is great. I drove by the place and figured I should get a haircut. The service was amazing and she took the extra time to work with me on how to style the hair. I know where I'm going to get my haircut from here onwards! read more

Iliana gave my handsome husband the best haircut yet! She's not only talented and attentive, but she's also sweet and easy to talk to. I highly recommend any dudes to visit this wonder woman of hair!!! read more

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Iliana is an amazing barber. She took her time, we made good conversation, AND she did my eyebrows! I recently moved to Castro Valley and I'm pretty particular about my haircuts and my barbers. Iliana definitely passed my test. I recommend her for all your barber needs. Her barber skills are really up to par. She knows how to blend, use a straight razor, and do a solid lineup. She genuinely makes conversation and cares about what's happening in your personal life. If you're looking for a barber, look no farther. Iliana is the one! read more

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I had been putting off my haircut for days and when I finally had the chance to get it cut on Monday, I found out that most barbers are closed Mondays. I had a week full of important meetings coming up and didn't want to look like a caveman, so I looked on Yelp desperately seeking someone close by that was actually open. I found Iliana's page and gave her a ring. I noticed she only takes appointments so I almost hesitated to call given it was close to midday. Luckily, she answered right away and told me she could fit me into her schedule within a couple hours. When I got there, Iliana was very friendly and attentive. She made me feel very at ease, despite me forgetting my contacts and not being able to watch the cut in progress. Once finished, I was happily surprised to see it was exactly the cut I wanted, and actually even better than I had hoped. I have very tight curls so it's hard finding someone who can cut my hair and do it well, but Iliana gave me an excellent cut despite it being my first time there. I will definitely be back in a few weeks! read more

Took my 1 year old for the first time last September and she was amazing! Did a great job on my sons comb over. Everyone in our family loved his haircut. We have become a regular customer ever since. read more

I needed a haircut badly over the weekend but most barbers were packed and filled with appointment. And if they were not busy, they were closed on Monday. Did some yelping and found Iliana's shop which was opened on Monday with available spot for same day appointment and took the risk to try it out... She owns the small business and is very diligent with her work. She is also friendly and will work with you to get the style that you desire. I had doubts that the new haircut I am looking to try would look good on me but it came out perfect. Im still looking around for other shops to expand my options whenever needed but I have no hesitation on coming back for a second cut =) read more

We had recently just gone to Supercuts to get a simple fade for my boyfriends little brother which came out horrible. We were scrambling to find a open barber not realizing it was Sunday and most of them are closed. we passed by saw "BARBER" made a quick upturn and knocked on the door. They were closed. Oops! But thankfully Iliana came thew when we needed her. She fixed him up and dam was there a big difference. She cleaned him up well, took her time and made him good to go. If we're ever in the area again and the boys need clips we will forsure stop by( this time tho when there open!) read more

Whoa. I needed a haircut and drove by 4-5 places before spotting this one. There was a thing about it that spoke of it being owner-run, and one of a kind. Walking in just made me feel showered in good vibes, the ones you get when you are about to have a special experience. I wasn't disappointed. Ilyana, the owner, is not just an expert woman barber - and I do mean expert. No. She is an artist. Her passion, dedication to perfection, and skill shows with every confident, yet delicate swipe of her hands. The haircut was fantastic. And then she pulled out the flat blade, and I fell in love. I asked if she did beards too, and she said yes. My instructions at that point amounted to "you're such a pro, you decide how it should look". She did, without hesitation. As I'm sure you figured out by now, it turned out brilliant. She did my eyebrows too, because she could and I was putty in her immensely capable hands. She loves what she does. She lives what she does. She is incredible. I can't recall a better experience and overall result, ever. I will be back, although I anticipate she will get booked weeks in advance once people figure out she's here. Just come here. You won't regret it. *still under the spell of the lil' azteca* read more

Moved to CV not too long ago and needed to find a new barber. With my long hair and fade it's hard to trust just any barber. Iliana was great, made me feel relaxed and did an amazing job. Deff will be coming back regularly.. read more

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I've always had trouble communicating with previous barbers the style I wanted, even when I brought in pictures. Not so at Barber Queen. Illiana, is awesome and constantly communicated with me about what I wanted out of my cut and was good at checking in. I've never met any one so passion about their work! I've been to barbers before that are around $8-12 a cut, but I figured I would spend a little more money if I wanted a better cut. I think the price ($20 for haircut) might be out of some people's pocket, but for me it is money well spent. Every single time I've walked out of their I have felt like a million bucks and the next day I usually receive a deluge of compliments about my hair. So, if you can budget it, I would highly suggest coming to Barber Queen... read more

Pleasant experience and very friendly customer service! Received a clean haircut and would definitely come again

Came here last minute and Iliana accommodated my husband. Very friendly and warm personality. We appreciate the great customer service. Great place to get a haircut with reasonable prices. Definitely will come back... read more

Booked an appointment on Booksy, got confirmed by iliana, just to show up at a closed shop. Waste of time!

Hands down!!! The Barber Queen is the real deal. Not only did she take her time making sure my haircut was perfect. She recommended styles and made sure she understood what I was looking for. She also took care of my beard and lined it up properly. Thank you Barber Queen! read more

Such a fantastic find! Iliana is great at what she does and at a very reasonable cost too. I started getting compliments about my haircut, thank you so much! read more

Best haircut in Castro Valley! She takes her time, makes good conversation and is really skilled. Got lots of compliments on my cut. Highly recommend! read more

Booking with Iliana was quick and easy. She arrived on n time and ready to cut. Super happy with the entire experience. read more

Very good hair cut by a very nice beautiful talented woman who not only cuts hair to all kinds of people but cares about everyone who comes in and talks to them as if they were family read more

Iliana (Barber Queen) did such an awesome job with my most recent haircut and first time in her shop. Great service and such a professional job (especially considering how troublesome my hair can be). A small little barbershop in downtown Castro Valley, she offers a variety of services for men and women. I got my hair cut, beard shaven, and even a touch up of my eyebrows for such a good price! Tons of experience as well which is never a bad thing. HIGHLY recommended from one of the most pickiest clients that one could ask for. Can not wait to come back for my next cut! Thanks Iliana! read more

She's awesome! Great barber and also does fantastic color, she does all of our hair from my elderly grandpa to my 2 year old boy. She's knowledgeable and reliable! read more

I discovered Iliana and very fortunate that I did! She possesses such a warm and friendly personality. I felt instantly at ease, even with the initial first barber feeling. She did a good job too, scheduling was easy- simple text. Street parking is meh, but usually always some spots. The best part is her story and her experience into the business. Sounded like she is living the real American dream, something I thought that was lost. read more

I went here a little while ago for a cut based on the positive reviews and needing to find a barber closer to home. She seems nice, but didn't give me the cut that I wanted. I showed her a picture of what I was going for and ended up with a weird high and tight (which wasn't even close to what I wanted). read more

Very professional and charming. I will be returning. A rare but well deserved five stars.

I've been contemplating visiting the barber queen but I am glad I finally made the move, she did a fantastic job on my bald fade with a straight blade line up. I will be going back for this A+ service. She only does by appointment which is nice. Give her a chance and you won't regret it, thanks liliana. read more

Recently moved to CV this year and love how it's just down the street. They do a great job and scheduling an appt is easy.

Great haircut, very welcoming, nice conversation. I would highly recommend for anyone.

Got a really great haircut here! She knows her stuff and has plenty of experience. She fixed my hair up with a fresh cut. Great customer service and overall experience here. read more

Iliana is a wonder barber! She even offered to wait for me when I wasn't sure where she was. I was a new client for me so, she didn't even know me. The great thing about Iliana was the customer experience that she provides was genuine. You could tell from her voice and if you had any reason of.... pause she put it to rest. Customer Experience goes along way with me since I work with clients in my line of work. As far as my cut goes she is just as great as my original barber for the last two years and this was her first time cutting my hair. I'm use to going to barbershops and getting a hair wash caught me off guard which turned a great experience into a "WOW" experience. I will definitely go back because of the overall experience and her hours align with mine. Thanks for everything Iliana!!!! read more

Perfect cut! Iliana does a great job and takes the time to make sure you are gonna leave looking better then you did when you walked in. Very professional and easy to talk to. Highly recommend, will definitely be back! read more

Great customer service. Nice fade and hair lineup, free eyebrows for new customers also :) although the top was a little shorter than i wanted, ill be more specific next visit read more

What a fantastic experience! I went in with an uneven mop on my head and walked out looking and feeling great! She had no hesitation with any of my more "creative" requests and used her experienced eye to give the best length and shape to match my style. Highly recommended! read more

Iliana definitely has some mad skills and talent! Couldn't be any happier with her work! Great hours & flexibility, not to mention her awesome people skills too! read more

I visited this establishment on Friday and had such a good experience. Iliana has more skill and can line up a beard better then any of the male barber's i have experienced in the past. She listens to what you want and knows how to make a client feel comfortable. I will definitely be coming back here for future services. read more

If I could give 0 stars I would, this chick is unprofessional and is late to her appointments or worse, she just doesn't show up. She has done this on 3-4 separate occasions and doesn't seem too concerned about losing a client. Step up your game or close shop. Barber queen? No, more like Barber Absent-Minded. read more

Iliana's the best.. I was a first time customer and she exceeded all expectations. Top of line haircut with a top of line personality. Told her exactly what i wanted and she nailed it. Also does straight razor line ups, which was a huge plus.. Whatever you need she got you. Men women children. She'll hook you up. Was a first timer today, and now a life time customer. Thank you Iliana. If i could give you ten stars i would. Lol read more

She is an amazing barber! She puts a lot of attention and care into her work, I will be back for sure.

Accommodated my schedule, which was a nice and unexpected plus. Very personable. Gave me some tips regarding hair care. Took bulk out of my hair with noticeable skill. Spent time getting look right to her standards and my request. Glad I found this opportunity for personal service. read more

Talented, hard-working, and overall great experience!

Did a really good job on fading my hair, really good with men and women hair!!!!