I've been coming here for yearssss. I used to have Kelly cut my hair, but then she moved away so I started working with Cindy, not sure who I liked better! Cindy is amazing, friendly and I never leave disappointed. Her pricing is way more affordable than these new age barber shops that want an arm and a leg for a simple cut, they make you reserve you apt weeks in advance, and by the time you get there your still going to be waiting around the lobby for 20-40 min after your scheduled apt time. Maybe I just had a few bad experiences with those places but ever since I found beauty cuts I never went back to the normal "barber shop" style places. read more

If you are a dude looking for a place to do Asian men's hair and a nice fade then look no further. I've been coming here for years and they are my go to place for a cut in Alameda. When other places have raised their prices, they have slowly gone up with inflation but kept prices reasonable. Service has always been great, they make sure to prioritize your appointment (sometimes a gentle reminder helps) and when things aren't busy walk-ins are welcome. It's a great place for a cut and reminds me of the haircut places in so-cal! read more

I can't say enough great things about this place. My husband started going here recently and they have been his best haircuts he's ever gotten. There are 2 ladies that work (Cindy is the best!) and they are great and always on time. They pay such great attention to detail while still being super efficient. You can't beat a $22 men's haircut especially for this quality! read more

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My first time trying this barbershop. I tried the one across the street before, didn't really like it. I was hesitant in visiting this one because of prior reviews, but I figured the stylists have had years to practice since. I came a few minutes early on a Saturday, the owner arrives a few minutes early to set up shop. A punctual barber is a good sign. I had to wait a bit because an appointment was made; maybe next time I'll call a day or two ahead. A guy came in a few minutes after me, asking for Kelly for a haircut. Found out she doesn't work here anymore due to marital bliss. This place is on one of the main streets of Alameda, I parked about 10 blocks away but I enjoy the walk. The street is usually crowded on Saturday with farmers' market and people coming out for breakfast/brunch. Street parking was packed! My barber was Jennie, she arrived a few minutes after the shop opened. She's possibly the most gentle with attention-to-detail barber I've ever met in my entire life! She took her time to cut my hair using a multitude of tools, which is a rare quality to have. After 3 years of searching in Oakland/Alameda, I finally found a barber who understood what "zero on the side, eight on top" means! She also asked for the length of the front of my hair 2-3 times as she was cutting, which was a huge plus. She's simply perfect for the type of haircut I look for (since my previous barber retired). So yea, I might be coming here again. read more

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I have seriously been slacking on my reviews. Guys...GUYS! I have found my new place for hair! I moved to Alameda about a year ago and for a whilei was still traveling to concord. So I tried and tried to find a place closer to home. I kept searching for a place on Google and on yelp. I was seriously going to give up and just keep commuting to concord. This place has some pretty good reviews and the prices are really good (have you seen the prices at some of these places in alameda?) I called and scheduled for my hair to be washed, blowed out, re-layered and a bang trim. The person who did my hair was Jenny. She was super nice! And really really good. She took her time and didn't rush. My hair came out perfect! Thank you Jenny! I'll definitely be back! read more

1/30/21: with us back into the Purple Tier, I made sure to get a hair cut ASAP. Kelly always does an awesome job with my hair & the kids. I trust her completely & give her full range to do what she does best! Prices have gone up, but it's well worth it for the talent and service provided! read more

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Love going here for my haircuts! My sister brought me here and recommended Kelly about 3 years ago and I've always seen her since! There are times where I can be same haircut as last time and she remembers exactly how I liked it. And then there are other times when I want to change it, show a picture, and she can fit the haircut I want to match and blend to the shape of my head. Kelly also is super detailed oriented and my fades are always on point!!! read more

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Stopped by here for a haircut as everyone is opening up. Beauty Cut followed all the COVID19 safety standards. They first give hand sanitizer, do a temperature check, and require masks. There were two haircut stations, 6 feet well apart. One station is tucked in the back behind a glass window. The lady who cut my hair took her time. She was delicate and I appreciate that a lot. She had me hold my mask for a little but so that she could cut around the ears. It's $20 for a men's haircut. They do take credit card, but with a $1 extra charge. There is street parking around which was no problem on a Sunday. Tip: it's better to call in for an appointment. read more

Cindy always gives a consistent cut! No complaints here! Come in during lunch when there's a lot less people on a weekday. She is swamped on the weekends. Appointments definitely recommend! read more

They did a rush job on my hair so they could accommodate an appointment. They seem to have difficulties with appointments here. Totally uneven bad haircut. Then they charged me $5 more saying my was "long." They didn't mention this before cutting my hair or course. I think they're used to doing fades all the time so someone who walks in with 4 inches of hair it's considered "long." I used to have great haircuts here before with another stylist; I see she's no longer there. read more

Went in for my sons haircut and had waited 30 min since there was already 2 people getting a fade. When it came to our turn with 1 other person who showed up 5 min before finishing up, apparently was an appointment so then we had to wait another 25 min for that to finish up. Finally when it came to our turn, I showed a photo of how my son wanted his haircut and preceeded to thin out his hair, I said 1 inch trim and leave the bangs, do not touch his bangs and guess what she did, butchered his bangs, cut off half his hair and said to let it grow longer...likr wtf?! after reading reviews thinking it was a go to spot, definitely not.....first and last time coming here. Good luck if you do. read more

Horrible, Do not go. Worst haircut I've ever received. There is no communication. My hair is uneven. Save yourself the trouble and just don't go here read more

Ill start by saying I come here once a month and I love Cindy and the other lady who is normally cutting. Today however I had a terrible haircut. I have had a girl named Kelly once before today and she took a really long time to cut my hair (i usually avoid her). It also wasn't a great hair cut. This time since Cindy was on vacation and the other lady was busy so I impatiently decided that maybe she got better. Well, she hasn't. I usually get a Mid fade and she gave me an odd looking high fade where one length of shorhair runs all the way up to the long hair on the top of my head not blended at all. You could tell she was struggling and going over and over spots to make them even. I show a picture of what I want every single time I walk in and it's usually great. Here's pictures I normally show them, what my hair normally looks like, and what Kelly actually gave me today. Cindy is the best! I will avoid Kelly like the plague. Seriously, Cindy is great. I changed my review bc cindy is too good to rate 3stars read more

Love coming to this local hair salon. The staff is so friendly and accommodating!! Got lucky finding it when things were opening up a bit during the pandemic. Appointments are best but they also welcome walk-ins when not too busy. Kelly is so detailed with my ever thinning hair but she does a great job making me look as good as can possibly be!!! read more

We needed a last minute appointment for buzz cut and trim. We were around the neighborhood and decided to give Beauty Cut a try. We found out this spot is owned by an extremely nice and humble Korean lady that has been around many many many years. There's two young ladies that does men's cut or women's short haircut. If you want a perm or a wash it's with the other ladies. Great service, great attitudes and detail cuts. Show them a picture of a style you want, they'll do their best. Our experience was great. Highly recommended for Men's haircut (buzz and trim). I am guessing don't answer phone calls, for most services is walk-in. read more

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The lady's are the best.! Just tell them what you want they we'll cut it the way you want it.Love the ladies and so nice. Found me a new haircut home. read more

Horrible service. Came in for a haircut and called that morning to book the appointment. The woman had a mask on her face. I told her I was hearing impaired and read lips and would need to see her lips to understand anything she was saying OR she would have to write information down. The woman refused to do either. Great way to attract customers with disabilities. read more

Two women who cut hair well. Efficient. Listen to customer as to their desires Excellent service and price read more

2022 Honest review. Not recommended for women's haircut. I just went here because its the only salon that was available that time. I regret it. My hair was chopped. The lady was rushing. She cut my hair in 30 mins. I'm traumatized. I'm never coming back. This is a learning experience for me. Hope you won't experience what I did. read more

Best haircut, love Cindy. Immaculate attention to detail. Even if it's a simple men's haircut (2 on sides, trim top) they won't rush through it in 10mins, but will give their full attention and professional car. I travel all the way from Concord/Contra Costa County to come back here. I've tried the $50+ hipster haircut places you might find in Oakland but they come nowhere close to the quality at Beauty Cut. read more

Cindy is great. Gets the cut right every time. Polite and easy to talk to. I highly recommend this place.

Gents Just got my first haircut at Beauty Cuts today. Since my former hairdresser moved out of state, I was in need of a great replacement for my head. I found what I am looking for in Beauty Cut on Webster. Despite the parking situation due to weekly Farmer Market taking up most of the parking space, I found myself in a happy space after I googled the best men's haircut in Alameda. I waited for one specific hairdresser and was not disappointed in the wait. Young and older gents were there prior for haircuts and they all looked fine. But for my head, I am very particular and highly critical. After all, it's my face I look at every morning in the mirror. Bottom line, I am very happy and my wife is also happy on my new haircut from Cindy. read more

I've been going here for over 7 years and have always gotten a great haircut. I usually make an appointment with Cindy. She doesn't rush and pays attention to the smallest detail. read more

Bad customer service. I called for a 5:15pm appointment and I get to the shop at 5:10pm with no one ahead of me. Both the ladies were cutting hair so there was a wait. 3 more customers show up after me and when one of the stylist finished cutting the other customer's hair, she approached the waiting customers. Thinking I was next, I almost got up and she tells me "oh this guy (man sitting next to me who showed up at 5:30pm) has a 5:15pm appointment." I replied with I do as well and she said "I'll get to you next!" Ok I have patience but the fact that this guy showed up 15 minutes past his appointment and I was on time, I should have been next but I waited nonetheless. The other stylist finished cutting another customer's hair and she didn't even bother to approach me knowing I had been waiting for almost 45 minutes and tells a customer that showed up 20 minutes after me to get to her chair. At this time, it was approaching 6pm so I left the establishment and decided they will never get my business again. Honor the appointment and don't play favoritism. I don't even think the guy had a 5:15pm, it seemed like a friend of the stylist. Now I know why there was a man who was very irate walking out of the shop the first time I came to this shop 3 months ago. The quality of the haircuts are what you pay for and this is why this shop continues to have business because they are cheap, but these stylists need to know how to treat their customers right. You can tell they don't value returning customers because they get business no matter what but that was just in poor taste. Judging from the other reviews, they don't honor appointments. What's the point of suggesting it's better to have appointments when you don't honor it? Never again, they are rude and have no regard for their customers specially the stylist in the back, dry personality with no customer service skills. read more

After years of spending $55 for a hipster barber to give me a mediocre cut and a glass of whiskey, I finally wised up. I keep my hair short, I usually wear hats because I've never been thrilled with my cuts. So I had nothing to lose. I decided to stop in here based on a few reviews. Sat down almost instantly (no appointment). I got Kelly. She was welcoming, kind, and understood immediately what I wanted and WHY. (I had longer hair because I was tired of paying $55+, but I wanted something stylish and manageable again.) She got to work. And in 25 minutes, I walked out with the best haircut I've ever had in my life. Kelly factored in my head shape, my cowlicks, and natural part. I walked in with a hat on - haven't put one on since. I can't believe this cost me less than half of my regular haircuts. ($25 with tip, $16 for just the cut.) Bonus: head massage post cut almost put me to sleep. Go see Kelly! read more

This place is only good for cutting men's hair(short hair). Not a women long hair. Most of customers are men. Not gentle with the head.

a) Kelly no longer works here. If anyone knows where she moved, please post? (I was out of town for awhile, so missed when she would have told her customers. I suspect false, the owner's answer that Kelly quit to take care of her new baby. But congratulations to Kelly, if she's pregnant. More likely she moved to another hair salon, or opened her own.) b) Today, I made an appointment for whomever available. Unfortunately, when I arrived a few minutes early, another customer was already waiting. Normally I'd just excuse a (schedule) mistake...especially as I've been a monthly customer since 2016; always had a great job done, for which I always gave Kelly a 50% tip. But, this being the first time coming, after learning she no longer worked there, I was already deciding if I should still go there, or look around. And, oddly they didn't even apologize for their schedule mistake. It was only when I had almost reached the door to leave, when they said sorry, can you please wait? So, I went across the street to another barbershop, and gladly waited for the next available person. I'm bummed after 6+ years, to have lost Kelly. (In hindsight, I should have posted a review for her, years ago.) read more

I've been taking my son there since he was 1 years old he is currently 2. We really enjoy our visit every time they are very patient and the prices is best part. Other shops are charging 50 for a kids haircut read more

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They do a great job with hair cuts here and have ample availability for appointments. My grandma had been going here for years and now me and my family along with our kids come here. Definitely check them out next time you need a hair cut! read more

Cheap, old school, asian haircutting. Great attention to detail, scalp & neck massage. They also do a great job cutting my kids hair as well! read more

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This barber shop always an A+ for me they always go above and beyond service and not to mentioned free neck massage too..I always look for Kelly because she knows my style of haircut.. "HIGHLY Recommended THIS BEAUTY CUT" read more

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I was running late for my appointment so I call to let my hair dresser know that I am running late. She told me if I can reschedule my appointment. So, I did for next day. Next day I went there 15 minutes early but when it was time for my appointment, she said there's another person in front of me. That person has a 30 minutes appointment before mind. But that person was there 15 minutes late and she did not ask him to reschedule. I would not go there again. read more

Cindy is thorough! She did a great trim/cut on my long locks. Coming back for future cuts for sure!

I've been to many hair salons and I know it's hard to trust someone with your hair. Cindy cuts great hair and has great attention to detail and most important consistent with her haircuts. They get really busy. My biggest tip is to call and make an appointment. read more

I was in and out in under 30 minutes, felt safe with covid regulations, and the haircut is exactly what I needed after a year of not getting a trim. Also inexpensive which is always a plus when you're not doing any big changes read more

Called in to make an appointment for 3pm today for 2 people. Walked in for my hair cut 10min before my appointment. They had a walk in prior to my appointment. Took the walk in first. Expected us to wait "15min" after the clock already hit 3pm. They only had one stylist for 2 appointments I made. I ended up not even getting a hair cut at this salon due to the disrespect. I would not recommend coming to this hair salon. They do not honor appointments. read more

I have been coming to beauty cut for 2 plus years and Kelly has been doing an amazing job with my haircut. Friendly team members and great location for a reasonable price. You also get a scalp massage at the end of your haircut. read more

15 bucks for mens haircut is good. Especially if they can cut. Cindy cut my hair and did a great job. Might want to call for reservations. People were waiting. read more

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Family owned and super welcoming. I always get my hair from Phung! She does a great job with a combover cut. Everyone is super friendly and nice. 10/10 would recommend to a friend! read more

Called ahead of time for an appt. Still had to wait to get my haircut. But there was only one person cutting hair. So couldn't do anything about that. But when I did get my turn, the person that cut my hair did a good job. She paid attention to detail. And if she didn't think something looked right so went over it again and fixed it. It was the first time she cut my hair. So she wanted to go slow and make sure she got it right. Seems like a good family business in the community. read more