PERFECTION. Needed a salon close to home (I typically.. get my hair cut and colored overseas) so I saw reviews on this place close to my house. I sent in a request on Yelp and they asked that I text/call a number. After some interactions through text, a picture of what I wanted, and instructions that I wanted a 1" trim from the bottom length and a relayer, I scheduled my appointment a few days later. This spot is VERY Chinese. Lots of banter in the language but I liked the energy it gave. A little bit of a language barrier but I tried to keep it short and brief, and we "communicated" through photos of what I wanted, and what he could do. Almost all the chairs were full. I brought my son with me and everyone was nice to him (-: He was able to sit on a chair and wait for me while I had my hair done. Ming gave me exactly what I wanted. Basically a refresh. They were able to shampoo and rinse my hair, I was put in the chair, Ming and I had an exchange, and he went to work with precision and expertise. QUICKLY may I add.. I found my local salon. I'll have to try color at some point. THANK YOU MING! read more

M2 Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - San Leandro, California

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This was my first time here, and unfortunately I left very disappointed. I showed the stylist a photo from their own Instagram and specifically asked for a layered haircut similar to the photo. I have had layered haircuts at other salons before, so I know what a layered haircut should look like. I kept explaining what I wanted, but the stylist kept telling me that he was giving me layers when the result clearly did not look like the layered style I showed him. It felt more like a bang trim with my hair cut shorter. I was also very uncomfortable because the stylist had a very strong cigarette/smoke smell on his breath during the service, which made the experience unpleasant. If the stylist couldn't achieve the style I requested, I would have preferred him to be honest and explain that before cutting my hair shorter. As a first-time customer, I left feeling very upset and disappointed. read more

I was nervous about checking out a new salon but I'm glad I did. I scheduled an appt at 10am and I was promptly greeted upon arrival. I had my haircut done by Ming and he did a good job. I showed him a pic of what I wanted and he also gave me his professional advice since my hair is very thin and sparse. I wanted to try out a u-shape with very few layers so my hair can retain the volume. The u-shape turned out a bit more v-shaped but it still looked good. Only thing I would say is that I wish they used heat protectant on my hair before straightening it, since my hair is already very damaged from bleaching in the past. Overall, I had a good experience. read more

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This is more of a 3.5 star review for me. I called to make an appt a couple days in advance, which was no problem. The lady I spoke to said there was a cash discount so I made sure to bring some. This salon is hidden in a little strip mall near Outdoor Supply Hardware. You wouldn't recognize it to be a salon from the outside, but once you step inside it's cute. There are some language barriers if you only speak English, fyi. But I thought I'd take a risk anyway. The cut begins with a wash. My hair was long, like almost-to-my-navel long. I asked to keep the length and only cut 2". I also showed my stylist some photos of the type of layers I wanted. He immediately measured and cut off 2" so I thought that was a good sign, and like a marker for him to go off of for the rest of the cut.. but somehow he ended up cutting off about 5", so now my hair is chest-length. He took his time doing the layers, but never checked in with me about the length he was taking off. It was disappointing because I wanted to keep my long hair long and just wanted a refresh of my layers. The quality of the layers isn't bad, but directions of what I wanted weren't followed. I would be open to coming back, but trying a different hair dresser. read more

M2 Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - San Leandro, California

Amazing work by Ming. He takes his time and effort in cutting your hair. He speaks Cantonese and Toi San. Highly recommend, I will be back and will book with him. $58- including wash, cut, style, blow dry. Can't beat the price. read more

I called to make an appointment a week in advance. It's located in a plaza, so parking wasn't too hard. I wouldn't try to come early, since they see you at your appointment or a few minutes before. I had a haircut with Paul, and he did exactly what I wanted. He was very detail oriented. The place was very clean, but it did have an overpowering smell of hair dye. read more

M2 Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - San Leandro, California

Great cut overall, service is friendly but also it's very Chinese here. As in most of the people working here have minimal English speaking so it's best if you bring in a photo if exactly what you want. They get the job done well though. read more

It's my second time coming to this salon and both times walked out happy. I have long fine Asian hair and wanted to have my hair cut. Ming did a great job both times. I just showed him a picture or two and he delivered. He is good at cutting layers and getting the bangs that I wanted which was exactly what I was looking for. The lady who washed my hair was a bit rough but people have different preference for the level of intensity.. The hairdressers here speak Chinese and little English. If you only speak English then make sure you know what you want and show them, or trust the process :) read more

Didnt speak too much english but Showed them the hair inspo and got what I wanted! Thanks will come again

They reply really quick if you call or message on Yelp. The staff isn't fluent in English but they make sure you are satisfied before you leave. I came in and saw Ming, he was able to color my hair just like the picture I showed him. I really like how he styled my hair after as well. The vibe is very relaxing, I love that they have lockers for you to keep your items safe. They are also very gentle when washing my hair. read more

M2 Salon is located in the Floresta Plaza. This is a semi-busy plaza, but there is usually parking in this shared plaza. I have been looking for a new salon to get my hair done / fixed at that is close by, as my usual stylist is quite a far drive. This spot was recommended to me by 2 different people I know, so I decided to try them out. I came in about 1:30 PM for my appointment and my hair stylist, Paul was finishing up with another client. I came in with hair that was 3 different colors, so I was a bit discouraged if my hair could be saved, but Paul was realistic and straightforward on what he could do. I had to go a bit more dark than I originally wanted to, given the circumstances and I also ended up getting it cut, which I rarely do - a bit shorter than I would had liked it, but it was recommended for healthier hair. No major complaints, besides the process took about 8 hours (left a little before 10:30 PM). I guess the color / dye was not cooperating at one point, so had to redo it. Overall, friendly employees and fair pricing. read more

It's my first visit here. I found them on Yelp with great reviews. My hair was badly damaged from years of bleaching. Ming did a fantastic job! I only asked for a trim, but he styled it way better than I expected! They were busy but they were able to squeeze in fast! Thank you M2! read more

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Cute, clean salon with very nice staff. I came in to do a touch up on my balayage with Michael, however, he was very honest with what was possible/not possible based on the current condition of my hair. He was happy to meet me in the middle, based on reference pictures i brought in and I love it! Booking the appointment also went smoothly/no issues. The staff here are really nice and do their best to help you out. They also give you a cute robe to wear to protect your clothes + lockers for your stuff. I had a great experience here and would come back. read more

I came across M2 Salon while scrolling through my Instagram feed and decided it was finally time for a much-needed haircut (it had been over a year!). I searched Yelp for salons nearby that know how to work with thin, fine Asian hair and found only a few that looked promising based on reviews and photos -- M2 stood out. They were super accommodating -- I was able to get a same-day appointment on a Wednesday. Even though the salon was busy when I walked in, I was helped right away with no wait. Donny did my wash, cut, and style. He was incredibly precise and detail-oriented, taking his time to make sure everything looked just right. I really appreciated the care he put into working with my hair. The price was $58 for long hair, which included a wash and blowout -- a great value for the level of service and attention to detail. I left feeling refreshed and really happy with the result. Definitely planning to come back! read more

Just WOW, I left the salon completely speechless. I am so in love with my hair, it came out exactly how I wanted it. This place was clean, staff were super friendly and gentle. Price was reasonable, and plenty of parking. I think I just found my forever salon. Thank you again for bringing me back to life. read more

M2 Salon - Color and cut - Hair Salons Near Me - San Leandro, California

It was absoblutely disappointed! Dishonest charge and rude attitude. Extremly bad experience. read more

I wanted to try out a new place since I wanted a big chop, and this place delivered! I really appreciated how much attention to detail they put in to my haircut. I would go back again if I wanted to dye my hair again as they seem to specialize in East Asian hair types. I was lucky enough that there was one English speaker, but this salon has all Mandarin speakers. read more

Cute neighborhood hair salon. They got me in last minute on a Saturday, which was super appreciated. I was in desperate need of a haircut and color over some grays and got seated as soon as I came in for my appointment. Eason is very skilled at the coloring and cut game - I love the time and attention he took to my hair. Docking a star though because a younger guy applied my color and did so unevenly to start (Eason had to correct with toner after my hair had already been washed and dried) so I had to stay at the salon longer than anticipated and after their closing time. That younger guy also has a rough way with handling hair, especially if you have thinner hair that's prone to tangles like me, and sometimes while he was applying the dye or washing it out, I felt like I was being tortured lol. But a big thanks to the salon for acknowledging the extra time needed to fix the first color outcome and offering to give me the haircut for free. Eason did an amazing job and overall I love how it came out! read more

Great salon! A little bit of a language barrier but we figure it out... make sure you allocate plenty of time because they take their time with you. read more

The cut and color is exactly what I wanted. The service is fast and quality! They do speak mainly Chinese but will try and work with you if you have a reference photo. read more

Bright and modern hair salon in the middle of a strip mall on the edge of San Leandro. M2 spot is about a year old and i decided to book an appointment after seeing positive reviews on Yelp. I called in to make an appointment and they were able to accommodate me on the same day. I was I informed that a cut is $58 which includes hair washing and styling. Tip: pay in cash as there is a $4 transaction fee if paying by card. Eamon was my stylist and he was friendly, nice and understood what I wanted despite not having a photo to reference. They specialize in modern, Asian inspired cuts and color and I highly recommend if you're looking for a new style in 2024 read more

I enjoyed the service here esp since I came rught when they opened. One of the guys was able to squeeze me in. His name started with a Y and I forgot it but he was very diligent and skilled. I came here because some other shop messed me up, i needed to heal with a new cut. He fixed me right up! Only downside is that the English fluency isnt the strongest here. However, the price was great and they take awesome care of you. Hella demure read more

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I stumbled upon M2 Salon's Instagram page (@m2salon8) two days ago and immediately fell in love with their stylists' amazing and talented work. To note, I had been browsing Yelp and Instagram for awhile now, trying to find a hair salon whose work aligns with what I am looking for (for reference, my past hair history consisted of using box dye I bought from Target few years ago as well as doing an all over color treatment few months ago at another salon which had left me feeling very unsatisfied). I reached out to the salon via Instagram and they were very prompt with responding back and had great detailed communication. I had expressed to them my concerns and wants (primarily trying to get rid of orange brassy tones in my hair and covering up unwanted grey hairs). I personally really liked ashy brown tones in my hair, but I knew that anything ash would be hard to achieve based on my past hair history. Before you know it, I was able to book an appointment for today with Michael for a haircut and highlight session (and guess what? Michael and the team somehow magically was able to get me the ash tone that I had always wanted to achieve but was never able to at other salons). Michael and the team were extremely attentive and detailed with their work, making sure I was satisfied with everything each step. I did not have much knowledge regarding highlights as it was my first time doing this type of coloring service, and the team made me feel very comfortable in asking questions. Overall, I truly enjoyed my first time experience at M2 Salon and I will say I am a returning customer and will be recommending this salon to my friends and family. read more

I wish there was a zero star option. The owner here is incredibly rude. today my friend drove nearly an hour from San Jose to San Leandro to visit this salon after confirming with the owner in advance the price for a perm. She was okay with the cost and then went ahead booked the appointment. Once she sat down, the stylist (Michael, who is also the owner) started cutting her hair. Suddenly he said, "Your hair is too long. You need to pay $50 extra." My friend was caught off guard and told him, "You should have informed me beforehand if there's going to be an extra charge." He responded, "It's just a small amount." It's not about the $50. lt's about transparency and respect. He waited until he already cut her hair and then tried to raise the price?!?! She told him she was not very comfortable with how this was handled. But whatever, she said she would still pay the $50. Then he said something that completely shocked her: "lf you don't want to pay the extra $50, !'l only perm half your hair. Or you can leave!" Wait ... what does "perm half of your hair" even mean?! He went ahead and explained that he will only perm the amount that the original charge would cover. My friend calmly told him this kind of last-minute upcharging is unprofessional. But Instead of trying to make things right, he became even more rude and kicked her out of his store! OMG...Such bad experience. She drove two hours on a weekend and lost two inches of her hair to this jerk. Stay away from this place. read more

Loved coming here! Super cute salon. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. Got my hair done by Ming, my favorite is the head massage while getting my hair washed! I'll definitely be back for my next cut read more

I had an amazing experience at this Salon. I am from Milpitas, and it's worth the drive. The price was reasonable for a haircut and hair color. Eason thank you so much! read more

Got a man's short haircut and paid $45 plus $4 credit card fee plus additional tips. Pretty expensive but haven't gotten a haircut at a salon since the pandemic. My hair is simple and there isn't a lot of options so the cut is similar to what I've been cutting myself albeit more tidy and shaped cleaner. However, I would expect a $45 cut to have a massage and scalp treatment experience or something extra. Not sure if there's still $15-$20 cuts available - if so that's what I'll do. The extra cost doesn't get you anywhere - same experience. read more

Very friendly and professional. The Price was right . Loved the service and my hair cut

Highly recommend. I'm a local and have come here for a haircut 3x over the past two years. My hair cut come out soft and shiny. Decent pricing with hair wash, blow dry, style and cut. Go check them out and you won't regret! read more

I had such a great experience with the boss Michael! I had an appointment to dye my hair. He is incredibly detailed and attentive, always checking in during the process to make sure the color was applied precisely. My roots grew out and I wanted an ashy toned dark brown. He had to mix the coloring at different times so he can apply to each section of my hair (roots vs previously dyed sections) to even out the color. You can tell he truly cares about his work and his clients. He's patient, kind, and very welcoming. Fun to talk to as well. He has a great sense of style and even offered to take pictures and videos for me, which was such a nice touch. I also appreciated that he gave thoughtful suggestions on what would look best for my face shape without ever making me feel pressured to choose a certain style. It's rare to find someone who's both talented and genuinely considerate, but Michael is exactly that. Highly recommend! 這次和老闆 Michael 的體驗非常棒！我預約了染髮，他非常細心又專注，整個過程中不斷檢查，確保染劑能精準地上色。因為我的髮根已經長出來，我想要染成帶冷灰感的深棕色，他特別分階段調配染劑，先針對髮根然後再上之前染過的部分分別上色，讓整體顏色更均勻。他真的很在意自己的作品和顧客的感受。他很耐心、友善，也非常熱情，還很好聊。他很有時尚品味，還主動拍照和錄影，非常貼心。我也很欣賞他會根據我的臉型給出專業建議，但完全不會給人壓力去做特定造型。要找到一位既有才華又真心為客人著想的設計師並不容易，而 Michael哥 正是這樣的人。非常推薦！ read more

Love this salon! Was a little hesitant trying out a new salon as the last place I went to totally fucked up my hair and charged so much. However, M2 exceeded my expectations so much! I came in with really uneven hair - my right side was shorter than my left. I showed the stylist, believe his name was Eason, my inspo photos, and he was able to recreate the look perfectly. My hair got cut shorter than I would've liked but that's because my hair was uneven from the last cut. He styled it really nicely and was able to fix my hair. I was super super satisfied with the look - first time ina. While we're what you ask for is what you get. I even took my boyfriend here to get his haircut and he loved it too. The stylists here have such a great attention to detail. It's also very affordable and such a good price for the value - especially compared to other salons you'd find the Bay Area like SF or SJ. read more

Love this place but hate when they forget my appointment. Got here on time had to wait 15 mins for someone and still ask me to wait another 25 mins so someone else can get a cut. Really unprofessional read more

M2 salon is my new favorite!!! I showed them a picture of what I wanted and they did exactly that! I really appreciate that they take their time in cutting hair to make sure it's even. I believe they are mostly Cantonese/mandarin/taishanese speaking but please don't let that stop you from coming in. They're very professional, welcoming, and knowledgeable. It was expensive in my opinion, but I have never felt this satisfied in my hair. Give them a try :) read more

Wow I love this place! Friendly and professional. I was looking for the hair salon that closer to home and I've found M2 salon and give it a try! Just walked jn and Donny did my haircut! I love it. Recommend read more

A group of cool guys doing good work at reasonable prices. The salon is clean with a friendly atmosphere. I came here on a Friday morning to get my haircut. They were fairly busy but I called ahead and they were able to fit me in. read more

I'm super excited to finally have found a salon with great service, reasonable prices and consistent quality!! Ive gotten nonstop compliments from people and already recommended two other friends to come. M2 Salon is Chinese owned and operated, and they were able to cut my Asian hair with amazing technique. Eason is very experienced with scissoring and layers, replicating my inspo pic but also tailoring the style to suit my features. When cutting, he was very detailed with each step, making a seamless cut. I am super impressed and satisfied and will be returning for coloring next time. I would recommend Eason to anyone looking for a solid haircut and Michael for perm or coloring! read more

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Terrible, i went in for the first time and was quickly sent to wash my hair because of my appointmen, when my hair was being washed the man used extremely hot water and was being really rough with my scalp, using his nails, and then dried my hair reallt roughly with a towel, i doubt they even care if they damag your hair or not. I was too shy so speak out but i really should have. When i was seated to get my hair cut i showe the man 2 seperate pictures that heavily hinted at me wanting the back of my hair cut because the front was already simliar to the one in the ohoto, but then the man proceeds to cut the front very short, when i told the man he cut too much he pulled up the picture and gaslighting me saying thats how it is in the picture, but thats the same length when my hair is wet and not dry. Salons really need to take i account of where the hair would stand when wet and not wer. I ended up leaving with a karen styled bob forcing a smile. Im never coming back here again, its gonna take at least 8 months to retrieve the hair i lost read more

First time going to M2 and loved it. I called right when they opened and was able to get an appointment for the same day (on a Friday). I had Ivan and he was able to replicate the reference photo I had perfectly and thinned out my hair like I wanted. Decently priced for a spot that looks so nice. I will be returning and will work with Ivan again. Thank you! read more

M2 Salon - Haircut - Hair Salons Near Me - San Leandro, California

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Paul is amazing! I've been going to him for my last few haircuts and followed him from his previous hair salon after he recently left. He's incredibly meticulous with every haircut. I always leave the salon loving and Im someone who hates getting hair cuts. On top of that, he's super nice and friendly even though he doesn't speak much English. Highly recommend booking with him if you want someone who really cares about getting your cut just right! Thank you Paul!!!!! read more

I decided to try this fairly new salon and they were able to fit me in on the same day. I got in at the right time as it started getting quite busy. I was greeted by a friendly receptionist who offered me coffee while I was waiting. The hair artist who gave me my haircut was Eason. He speaks the dialect that I grew up with. I described the hairstyle I wanted in my broken Taishanese, and I'm so glad he understood and gave me some suggestions. I wanted something sleek and he delivered. I would describe the haircut as a lob with a bit of layers. Thoroughly happy with my haircut. read more