- Cheap and affordable (only $16 for men haircut) - Room is air conditioned comfortably - No appointment, you just walk in, but queue can be long. I got in at 2PM on Sunday and there were 5 people sitting ahead of me, with only one old man and one old woman working. waited for roughly an hour sitting on the chair (if I remember correctly) - They are very fluent in Chinese, they can speak and understand basic English. read more

Hard to not love a cheap haircut. I wanted a low price for a simple cut and I got it. read more

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So worth the price of what you pay (it is cash only). It's a small little salon located in a basement in Chinatown, there was a bit of a wait on the weekend, but the hair dresser knew exactly what I was looking for, so I came out feeling content. Nice to support some small local businesses as well. read more

Basement-level small shop in Chinatown. Kalai is cash only and doesn't take appointments - you just walk in and wait, depending on how busy they are. Kalai is run by a Cantonese couple who also speak Mandarin and English. I came here for a quick cut on a Saturday afternoon and was in-and-out within 30 minutes. Total for a women's cut was $18 (pre-tip). Not the best (and certainly not the most luxurious) haircut I've ever received, but decent for a quick trim, nothing fancy. read more

I came by to get a simple haircut after seeing great reviews on Yelp - my hair grows super fast, so I'm always in the search for a good hairstylist that won't break my wallet from my frequent haircuts. The interior is not the nicest, to say the least - definitely a very no-frills aesthetic in a Chinatown basement, but that's definitely more than made up for by how great (and how inexpensive) my haircut was. There's just two people working here - it's run by a old Chinese couple - so I was a bit worried about a long wait; fortunately, I waited around only 10 minutes when I came in around 5pm on a Saturday. The lady who cut my hair was very nice and experienced, and definitely took lots of care and attention to my cut - I was quite happy with how it turned out. Prices are unparalleled, though (at least from my experience in the neighbourhood) - only $13 + tip (cash only!) for my haircut. I'm so glad I found this small shop - and I definitely think this is going to be my go-to for the future. read more

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This place is ran by a senior couple who are very kind. They are meticulous in their work, offering a quality haircut for prices that quite frankly unmatchable in the boston area. The interior of the place is very asian with lots of greenery. Overall a great experience! read more

Come here if you normally get your hair cut by your auntie but she is out of town. Homely, efficient, cheap and most importantly a no frills decent haircut. If you expect anything else beyond that, you will be disappointed. read more

My go-to haircut place in Boston. I used to come 30 minutes downtown for the express purpose of coming here. Let me list the things it is not: - a clean, hip place with chic interior and art - a great place to have a lovely conversation But it is THE ideal place if you're looking for a cheap, no-nonsense, fast, and quality haircut. Most places in Boston will run you at least $25, but this place gets you out the door for $15 + tip. read more

**NOTE: CASH ONLY! ** Also this review is from a guy's perspective. While I'm sure they're awesome as hair stylists for women, I've never seen anyone here below the age of 50 get their hair styled in all the years I've been coming here so keep that in mind ladies! _________________ I've been coming here for my haircut for at least the past 8 years. If there's in the thing I value is consistency and boy are they consistent! I don't think I've ever had a bad haircut here. It's reassuring and be able to just plop down in the chair and have them do their thing without any input from me (aside from the occasional check on how short I want my hair). Both the lady and the dude are fantastic at their craft and the place us super affordable at $12 for a guy's haircut (don't forget to tip!). This place is very much no frills but is still kept tidy! If you're looking for a haircut and are in the area check them out! read more

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A simple mom and pop barber shop who do a fantastic job at what they're best at for a fair price. I had such a fun time talking with both of them in Cantonese (they're fluent in Mandarin and Taisan too!). The wife cut, wash, and dyed my hair. At first I was skeptical because I walked in and I kept track of who went before me and it was quite busy today. But that all went away once I sat down and allowed her to snip away! ‍. I appreciated how they take their time with every customer cause it's just the two of them cutting hair so it's definitely QUALITY over QUANTITY . Overall, if you're around the area and you don't feel like making a reservation I'd suggest popping in and see if they're not too busy. They're able to provide service to both female and male customers so don't be shy! read more

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This place truly does amazing haircuts. I have a bumpy ass head with classic asian hair and I'm happy with the haircuts I get here every time. Seriously, I'm almost never happy with the haircuts that I get but this place does a great job everytime. Bonus: if you speak Chinese at all the shop owners are very nice and will tell you all kinds of stories read more

Do not ever go to this place for a hair cut. The old man is really rude and impolite. He talk to you just like you are an idiot. And it is your fault of not explained clearly if he cannot understand your requirement and cut your hair in a bad skill. Charge 7 dollars for hair wash. Worst hair cut experience ever. Do not come here wast your time and money ever!!! read more

The male barber at this shop is of extremely poor quality. He doesn't understand customer needs and even insults customers. Do not go to this barbershop; it should be shut down immediately. It's trash. read more

This is my first time ever writing a review but my experience was so bad here that I felt like I needed to. I only wanted a slight trim because I recently got a perm which I told them about. I even showed a picture of what I wanted. They then proceeded to cut ALL of my hair off and my recently permed hair became a buzzcut. As a positive it was done very cleanly and everything was properly lined up but these people will not listen to you. read more

A nice elderly couple runs this hole-in-the-wall establishment. Although you might have to wait a bit to get your hair cut, the quality is acceptable and you get what you need. Great place for a cheap cut. read more

I just got my hair cut here yesterday, just wanted a trim (chop off the dead ends). I only had an hour between getting cash at the ATM and an evening event, but the wait wasn't long at all. The husband was tied up with a picky customer who kept asking for his feedback/opinion on her hair, but he was very patient and nice. The lady took her time and was very meticulous in cutting my hair, but she wasn't slow. Just paid attention to detail and efficient. I'm so happy with my first haircut since moving to Boston. The best part is that it only cost me $15 with tip. When you first walk in, the couple kind of just looks at you, and you just go sit in the waiting area. They speak a special dialect of Cantonese, so my nosy self couldn't understand the banter going on in the shop. read more

Do you want to get your hair done, but do not want to spend more than $15? Well, coming from someone who is a male, this place is one possible option. This is located in a basement of a small apartment building on the side streets of Boston's Chinatown. I usually go to Chinatown for haircuts, and this is my secondary choice for a haircut in Boston's Chinatown. It is my primary choice if I am extremely lazy to speak Cantonese Chinese, so the stylists who work here can speak English. A guy that I played basketball, tennis and poker with referred me to this place. $12 for a haircut is actually a couple dollars more compared to the other stylists I have been to in Boston's Chinatown. It's not the nicest or the most luxurious interior, but this place can get the job done well. If you ask them to cut your hair short, they will cut it really short, but the hair on my head grows fairly fast, so I am usually fine with short hair for about a week. Allow more than 15 minutes, because the older lady who cuts my hair takes as much time as she can. The place can get busy on weekend afternoons because a lot of older and also somewhat elderly Chinese men like to visit this place. Sometimes, I have to wait for a while for a haircut, so singing some Cantonese Chinese songs mentally in front of the somewhat old TV can make the wait bearable, especially if you studied some Chinese characters. Overall, if you want to get you hair done at a fair and reasonable price, this is a fairly good choice. If you are not in a hurry, and want a somewhat relaxing haircut, then this is also a fairly good choice. read more

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Really impressed! I had a great experience with the lady who cut my hair. When I arrived on Sunday afternoon, there were 5 people ahead of me in line with both the husband and wife cutting hair. I got seen in about an hour and I felt that the lady took her time cutting my hair and checked in with me multiple times to make sure I liked the length. The couple can speak Mandarin and English. The price was very reasonable, $18 plus tip, cash only! I will definitely be coming back! read more

Cash Only! This is a mom and pop shop in a basement in Chinatown Boston. Men's cuts are $13 before tip. The owners have been in that location for over 20 years! Cheapest haircut in the city! read more

I have short hair and am very particular since any mess up tends to be obvious. Boston haircut is notoriously expensive, so when I chance upon Kalai and the good reviews, I was doubtful. With my tight budget, I decided to take the chance. The moment I stepped in, I felt at home. There are reviewers who mentioned that the hairdressers and customers are unfriendly/do not smile. For me, that's nothing out of the ordinary. The haircut lasted a while as the lady meticulously cut my hair according to what I've shown her. The last star is for the length. It's shorter than I requested. It grew out nicely and people around me told me it was a great length, but I felt a little meh for a few weeks. Nothing major, just a little awkward/uncomfortable. The wash is therapeutic, but they use supermarket shampoo and conditioner so just take note. All in all, definitely give it a try if you have time and do not want to spend 70+ bucks on a haircut! read more

I'm such a fan of this place! Walked in on a weekday at about 2:20, with about a 15 minute wait. I was barely given a glance when I walked in, but that's okay with me. The place definitely has a mom and pop feel to it, with some random hair products and water bottles & plastic containers filled with unknown stuff strewn throughout the place. ANYWAY, it feels lived in, and loved, is what I'm trying to say. The wife washed and cut my hair. She was very friendly, and definitely knew what she was doing. She spent about a half hour cutting my hair, which is very thorough. She didn't rush, even though there was another customer waiting. She asked me about my life, and I got to hear about hers. :) also, I'm pretty happy paying $18 for a wash and cut! Bring cash! read more

A Chinese couple owns this place and always makes me feel at home when I come. Probably the cheapest place to get a hair cut in the city ($12 for a mens cut!!!) I can't speak for more complicated cuts, but I'm always satisfied with the cut I get. Their business is thankfully open many hours of the day / even on weekends so I'm always able to find time in my schedule to come get a cut. They speak some broken English but it's enough to communicate! (Unfortunately, I don't speak Mandarin, but I've definitely was able to have good conversations with them). Would definitely recommend this place for a men's cut! (And you can even get great food for cheap nearby!) P.S. Cash Only BTW read more

Somewhat a no frills hair cut place that would be great for men. My husband came here for a haircut and there were constantly a line up of customers waiting for the husband wife duo. Even though it is short hair, the couple took their time to cut the hair nicely. It's a good enough haircut for $12. You can't beat that price for a men's haircut. read more

Review is for women's haircut The bottom line is that if you are not into the frills, and the type who would eat at a hole in the wall place in the Chinatown because they serve good food at low cost even though it means you have to share a table with strangers elbow to elbow and bus your own table, you might want to get your hair cut here. I needed a simple maintenance cut for my shoulder length hair, and always only begrudgingly paid for the shampoo and blow-dry since what's the point, I'm going straight home and gonna shower later. Here, no wash, simply old style misting of my hair, deliberate and well paced strokes, and I walked out with a nice refreshed look and only 15 plus tip out of pocket. I'm happy with the result, as well as the process. The hairdressers (a couple) were obviously friends with most of the customers there, and the place got that relaxed old timey feel as if you were in a time capsule. The lady took her time, didn't rush me when I told her I needed to finish typing an email, and gently asked about my life and sought feedback throughout the cut. I feel bad that it was only 15 dollars, because it seems that they can only make a gross of 30 per person per hour (2 cuts per hour), and it's exhausting work! Be sure to tip well! read more

Much lower prices yet higher quality compared to the fancy hair salons around the area.

If you come at least 1-2hrs before the closing time they still might take you! I've always felt bad for holding them from going home but they always made sure every customer got their hair cut before they leave. Just so you know, you should probably call ahead and ask how long the wait would be if you come. I came around 5:30-6 and there were at least 4 or 5 people waiting. I got my hair cut around 7:40, well past their closing time! Forgot to mention, it's cash only. Haircuts are priced under $20, but don't forget to tip, the price is much lower than other places! Also, I've never had a bad experience with how they treated me. They were always kind and never disrespectful. If you were given rude treatment, chances are you did something that deserved it. Just don't be an asshole and be clear on what you want. These are people that are charging cuts for low prices and pretty good haircuts. read more

Great mom and pop shop! If you are looking for a men's haircut during this time, consider them! My husband went there and was very happy with the service and fade they gave him. Cash only. Keep them in business! Tip big ;) read more

They provide very satisfied and careful service at a reasonable price. If you are looking for haircut during this difficult time, please consider them. read more

So we were walking around Chinatown on Saturday to find an easy place for the fiancé to get a haircut. Turns out, it's not easy in this area! Multiple places I called quoted a charge $25-38. Really? Men's cuts are usually $15 back in San Francisco Chinatown unless you're prepping for a runway or you're a male beach model. Anyway finally I called up this place on Yelp and heard the magical words of $12. So we walked a couple blocks and went down a few stairs to somewhat of a basement shop with around 3-6 salon stools and a waiting area. An older couple both were simultaneously cutting two customers' hair, but we waited maybe 10 minutes before the fiancé was called up. We showed the man a picture of his previous haircut (which he got back in San Francisco, & was not expensive nor hard to do). After a good 10 minutes of snipping, voilà, looked just like the previous cut from the other salon!! If you're looking for an easy going nonpretentious place, devoid of personal conversations from a stranger digging into your life, here it is. I think my fiancé will be back again. read more

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I was looking for a hair salon that was open at 8am on Sunday. Yelp turned out Kalai and so, I made the little drive over to Chinatown... (Much easier to get a parking lot at this time!) I got my haircut with minimal fuss and opted for a wash. The soaping was done while I was seated on the barber's chair, which was somewhat strange. It was only later that I realized that that was necessary due to the awkward positioning of the faucet in the shop. Anyhow, the haircut plus wash came to a total of $18 before tips, which was a real steal for Boston standards. I really liked that my hairstylist understood Asian hair, which made the service even better for value. read more

Quick and cheap haircut in chinatown. Not the best haircut and sometimes they cut it a little off from what you like but you get what you pay for so it's not bad read more

My family and I have been going to the owner for years since I was in grade school. He really knows what he's doing and I don't have to tell him what I want for a haircut, he knows what I want. I have long hair and he takes his time to cut it. He's really kind, compassionate, and family oriented. He speaks really good English and is fluent in Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin). Be sure to tip well because this place has not changed in prices for a while and they could easily bring the price up due to the competition around the area. The building is an older place, but if you don't mind about the age of the building, the haircut is really a good deal for a professional service. Tip: it's always busy on Saturdays and Sundays. Go in the middle of the week. read more

The female Hairstylist pays attention to the small details and she takes her time in cutting your hair as asked with added improvements by her own styling. read more

Visited this salon yesterday. The Chinese name is Fei Yang. It's on a small alley in Chinatown. The hairdresser was really, really good and I was pleasantly surprised. I have very thick hair and the lady washed my hair twice very thoroughly (not to mention the massage). Contrary to a lot of barbers who only spend a maximum of 15 minutes on men's hair, my barber spent almost 30 minutes on mine. You can feel that she was really detailed and meticulous. After the cut my wife commented that my hair looks really good, much better than some other places I've been to which charges a lot more. I spoke with the barber and she told me that she's been doing this for over twenty years now. The place is very clean and tidy. I'd definitely go again. read more

I love this place. Gave me an absolutely fresh cut before my race at HOCR and they were so nice. Prices are affordable and the hair cutters are absolutely boystown. Overall a great place. read more

Great place for a quick cheap haircut. Currently, the price is $13 for a haircut which is the lowest price I have seen and the owners are very friendly. read more

This place is amazing! I've been coming to this place for years, and they always deliver. You get an amazing haircut for $12, and both the husband and wife are great. I like that they take their time (20 minutes per haircut), and are so consistent. It is a no frills type of place. The only downside to this place is the popularity- the wait can be up to an hour especially on the weekends. read more

$12 hair cuts can't beat the price. Great place and friendly people. Run by friendly husband and wife.

Got a great men's haircut for $12. This place is not for everyone. It is a bit dingy and the decor is late 1970s. There are two stylists a man and a woman. The woman cut my hair. She was great and cut it exactly as I wanted. I think this would be great if you have Asian hair and are looking for a great haircut cheap. I usually get my haircut at Dellaria. You don't get the hair wash and all the pretty extras, but the cut itself is everybit as good. read more

The worst service I've ever had. The barbers never respect people and so rudely treat customers. They even told me "we don't welcome you if you feel we have anything wrong." It's such a terrible place. Please do NOT come. read more