Needed to get my hair washed and blown out. I called around 10am and they were available at noon. There is a small parking lot that has about 10 spaces more or less but I was able to park right away! Don't know the name of the guy who serviced me but he did a great job! Wash and blown out with curls for $35! read more

I found this place online as I was looking for a reasonably-priced haircut. I not only got GREAT cut at a fair price, but an unexpectedly riveting conversation, too! Stylist Max is not just friendly and talented, he is well-read, thoughtful, and perceptive. You know how sometimes you dread the drivel you have to endure when you get your hair done? Not so with Max! He shared some observations on literature, history, sociology and politics that easily could have come from a university professor. I look forward to continuing our conversation next time I need a trim. read more

A hidden gem of a hair salon. It's 5 star. My son got his haircut by Max. Max was friendly and wonderful. I highly recommend this place!

This was my first time here on May 7, 2025. I made an appt with Max and I was not disappointed at all. Max has 25 years of experience in cutting hair and color. She colored and cut my hair and was pleased with the outcome. For sure, I will be back again. read more

Great permanent! I was resigned to looking like a clown for weeks after a perm, but this looked good from day 1. Planning to go back for another very soon. read more

Oh, you have to meet Max, and you will appreciate his work and energy. Now how do we find them? It was walking in, and he asked me to come back in an hour. Luckily we live in Millbrae, so that was not a big deal for us. I went back in the evening, where I could tell he squeezed me into his busy schedule. Max is amazing. He asked me what kind of hair I have, and he took over the job. My favorite part was when he used two hairdryers to add volume to my hairstyle. During that time, I learned, he is very knowledgeable and aware of so many subjects. Honestly, it was the end of the day, but his energy and focus on his work were refreshing as the morning. Thank you, Max. See you soon. Just a suggestion, don't walk in like me, please make an appointment because he is very busy. read more

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Thank you Danny for saving my hair!! Long story short - I got a truly terrible haircut from a stylist while traveling who rushed through my cut and sent me out the door w uneven hair and terribly short layers in my already short hair. It was awful and I didn't notice it until I washed my hair that evening (amazing what you can hide with styling). It was too late because I didn't have time to go back. I went home and found Danny at Millbrae Hair Salon through a friend and learned that short hair cuts are his jam! I don't know what kind of magic voodoo he worked on my hair but he literally transformed it to the cut I wanted in the first place! You can't beat the quality and price ($45 plus tip). So happy I no longer look like my toddler cut my hair. You have found yourself a loyal customer. Photos below of before and after. read more

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I went to Millbrae hair salon for the first time and had a great experience. Max was exceptional. His extensive experience in hair styling was evident in his expertise. The salon was immaculately clean. The owner and Max made me feel extremely welcome, and I will definitely be coming back ! read more

Max is the best with hair cutting female hair. I prefer to go to him instead of Salon Muse in San Bruno because of the parking situation and also because Max is more through in cutting hair. read more

I came here for a quick trim, nothing too fancy. Affordable and service friendly, loved chatting!

Great service! I've been getting my haircut here for about a year now and trust me when I say that a fresh cut is guaranteed. Also, Dan is super friendly and he loves to talk about sports! read more

Dan is a really fun guy to talk to and is always consistent with the haircuts he gives would definitely recommend him!

Max has be cutting and coloring my hair for years and I have consistently received great service! Even though I've been going for years, Max always makes sure I see my hair front and back and it's fully dry. Never takes shortcuts (no pun entended). Professional service and they use quality products. In additional the prices are fair and they are flexible. It truly is a neighborhood salon, everyone is nice and friendly. People walking by will stop in and say Hi. You don't achieve that without providing good quality service. read more

I've gotten two haircuts here from Danny. For $25+tip (cash only), he does a really great job. Danny is friendly, efficient, and my hair finally looks a bit more normal after cutting my own hair during the pandemic! Parking is available on the street, and there's also a small lot nearby. read more

Moe is the best. So patient, so thorough, so consistent, so methodical and always perfect. Understands my volume and frizz and always gives me the best hair cut which makes my volume and frizz feel tamed and well managed. I have been getting my hair cut with moe since 8 years now. I have tried others and I keep going back to Moe. Even if it means driving for 2 hours. Thank you Moe. read more

I've been looking for a place to get my hair trimmed, styled and colored and Mai did such an amazing job! My fiancé's been coming here to see Max for years and both Max and his wife, Mai, are super friendly and great at what they do! I showed Mai a photo for an ombré hair color, asked her to trim 3 inches, and asked her to layer and thin out my hair for the summer. She did all of those things and made sure everything was to my liking! They were also great about health and safety with masks on the entire time and separating each chair for plenty of distance between customers. I got to use the chair in the back so I was in a room by myself. We will be seeing them again and highly recommend! read more

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Been coming here for years. Max and Mai are always nice and cuts really good. Love coming to this place.

I would give zero star if I could. I used to come here when David was here. He was VERY good. I hadn't been here for so long because everyone else was just okay, not so great. I thought I would give another try but that was the BIGGEST mistake that I had made. Worst cut EVER and the guy (I think his name was Max) started yelling at me in front of all the customers. He yanked off the cape and told me to leave. The haircut was not done. I asked if someone else can finish it up and they refused. He told me to leave and he demanded me to pay after he botched my hair. I said I will AFTER someone finishes up my hair. He said he is done although my hair was still half way wet. He said he owns the place and no one will help. I would not recommend this place. I wasted my time and now I have to find a place to get my hair fixed. I got my hair fixed at another salon, and the lady who fixed my hair said that my hair was cut uneven. I can't believe that they wanted me to pay $45 for such a crappy haircut!!! read more

Found them almost by accident--I saw them when I was driving by then looked them up. Excellent service and better prices than most.

Hey guys Millbrae hair has done a good job every time I have been there especially Dan. He is very consistent and a friendly guy.

I was in town for business and i desperately needed a hair cut. Millbrae Hair Salon was 2 blocks away from the hotel so I took a chance. I do't remember the stylist's name, but I did not like the way he kept on telling me that this will be the best haircut ever. I mean really? I haven't sit down in the chair yet. I watched him suspiciously, how can he be so confident? Well, after 20 minutes I have to agreed with him. It was a great cut! The problem is now I have to fly in to get my hair cut every 2 months now. Haha! read more

I thought I found a good hair salon in the neighborhood after reading all the positive reviews. Man was I wrong !! I came in for a simple haircut and wash . It turns out it the must ugly haircut I have ever had !! . First of all, washing hair was painful. When Max ( I believe that's his name because that how others called him ) my hair , he was so rough, he was digging into my skull. Didn't even consult with the customer on their comfort level and water kept splashing on my face from rinsing my hair. Almost like I was having face wash. Now, we moved on to cutting , the method he cut my hair was very unique . Basically , he cut my hair 2 inches shorter as the way I requested. He really cut 2 inches off every single layers that I had. Didn't even thinner my layers as I told him. So my hair has a super straight end. I didn't see it at the spot because he curled my hair when he dry my hair. After I showered, washed my hair and dry my hair. I saw my hair looking super straight and roughly cut almost like someone took a bite of my hair in each section. So now I need to go to another salon to fix this ugly hair. I can't live this ugly haircut and a minute longer. If you want an ugly haircut and spend more money to fix it ,feel free to go there.If not, don't bother to go there, because it's wasted of money. Save your hardworking money to else where with better services and haircut. read more

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I've come here twice already! The last time I came here, I got a haircut from Max. He did such a great job! He's so personable. My hair is bleached and I wanted to cut most of it off. He gave me tips on that but also was very honest and told me that my ends might look like a broom LOL! So once my hair grows out more, he can cut the dry ends again. The prices are amazing! I used to get haircuts that were double the price. IT'S CASH ONLY read more

I've been coming to the salon for years. Max is great! I've never had any complaints and the service is impeccable. I always feel great when leaving the place. They offer coffee if asked and when my hair is washed I get a head massage every time. The coloring is done well and that's the only place I get a haircut since I trust them with my hair. I 100% recommend heading there and setting an appointment with Max or Mai. read more

Max, you are quite simply the best! Thank you so much for always taking your time with my hair! You always do such an amazing job! Thank you thank you thank you! And thank you for always teaching me something new! Can't wait to come back when my hair grows out! read more

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I've been driving from the East Bay to have Mou cut my thick, wavy hair because the cut is incredible for such a reasonable price. He's precise, layers expertly, and works around my waves really well. It's an interesting salon, one of the hairdressers can start yelling at people, but as far as I can tell it's not without reason and Mou is a gentle soul who never yells at anyone (that I've seen). Also to know before you go - cash only. read more

Sudi (650) 490-0976 is the best! Call her direct. She does an amazing job on my blond highlights and always cuts and styles my hair to perfection at a price that is affordable. I have been going to her for a few years now and whenever I book an appointment with her I feel like I'm getting to visit with a good friend. I love our conversations and always feel relaxed and at home in her chair. Thanks Sudi! read more

This is my 3rd time getting a cut with Mai. I usually get a cut only once or twice a year. Spending time in a salon is probably one of my least favorite things to do; however, Mai makes it a very pleasurable and fast experience. I'm still in shock that her rates are so low. I'm used to paying $100+ for a cut in the city. I'd also like to mention that I have a lot of hair that can be rather unruly. Mai does a great job of making it look sleek and manageable. read more

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Mai cut my hair yesterday and did an awesome job! I had medium length hair and was ready to chop it off so she did a slightly angled bob for me. It was my first time there and while it's always nerve-wracking to trust someone with your hair for the first time, she made me feel comfortable, chatted a nice amount and gave me suggestions on keeping my hair healthy, which is important to me. To keep good social distancing, they had 3 customers in the front (very large open space) and took me to the back in a large, great room with windows. They are always masked. I would definitely go again. read more

New favorite, done deal. Bang for your buck! After consulting with three local Bay Area stylists and being told by every one, that booking must be done not only a month in advance, but I would have to pay a ridiculous amount of $200+ to revamp my color, I decided to give Mai a try based on my parents' recommendation. I'm sure glad I did! I was quite pleased she fit me in within a reasonable 1.5 week. Not only was Mai able to beat the competitors' prices but she did an AMAZING job! I wholeheartedly recommend her. Her energy and personality are awesome. And her and her husband greet every single client by name! So professional. I brought in a picture of the color I was aiming for, and she matched it. It took her about 2 hours. My hair went from dull to alive! I'm so so happy! read more

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Had a bad experience here back in 2009 when I got highlights, but I've been getting my hair cut by Mou for the past year and he always does an amazing job. I'm very picky when it comes to getting my haircut. Mou always cuts my hair exactly how I want it. When I tell him I just want a few inches trimmed, that's what I get. I used to hate getting my haircut because trims turned into many many inches off and I would be like, "Wtf!?" Mou does exactly what you want and takes his time. Just went back yesterday and got a layered cut with side bangs for $25 and I couldn't be happier. read more

I've read through the negative reviews and I was surprised to read that some people were disappointed with their haircuts. It's unfortunate that their experiences have not met their expectations. I guess with any search for someone you can trust, comes trial and error, just like when you're looking for a doctor, an oil changer, and in this case a hair stylist. To those who have had a bad experience at Millbrae Hair Salon, I bid you good luck in your search for the hair stylist for you. To those who have had a great experience worth returning to Millbrae Hair Salon, cheers to you! I guess I've been one of the fortunate ones to have found the hair stylist for me. The reason I even started going to Mai is because I saw a coworker with nice highlights which looked natural, and that is how I learned about Mai. That was at least 10 years ago! To this day, I tell Mai I don't know what I would do without her. Through the years, I, too, have continuously received compliments on my hair from family, friends, and strangers. So, wouldn't this be reason enough to continually get my hair done by Mai? For me, I would say so, and I hope I can keep going to her for another 10 years or so =) So, to give you an idea of my hair type and for your own point-of-reference: - I am Filipino. - My hair is medium length (down to middle of my back, sometimes longer). - Strands are fine, but I have a lot of it, which makes it feel thick. 20 years ago or so when I used to get perms, my hair took the perms well and would sometimes last up to 2 years. Yes, I've been blessed to have hair that can be 'convinced' to do almost anything. Today, I prefer to keep my hair at medium length with long layers and bangs (long enough to still pull back in a pony-tail during workouts). I will admit that I rarely let my hair dry naturally, unless I will be staying home, because I don't like how it doesn't naturally dry flat or straight, which has been the case even when I had long hair of one length. So, I prefer to either blow dry my hair with a round brush for days I want my hair straight and smooth, but with some volume (Paul Mitchell's Super Skinny Serum is great for fast drying time and keeping hair straight & smooth). Other days, I will use a curling iron (3/4" barrel) on large sections of hair to add body and some bounce to my hair. For nights out, I will sometimes add more curl by taking smaller sections of hair with a curling iron. Then for days I don't feel like doing anything to it, I pull it up in a casual French twist (held up with one of those big claw clips). I guess what I'm trying to say is that Mai has cut/trim my hair in a way that allows me to manage & style it fairly easily, and I am satisfied with the outcome of whatever I do with my hair. Also, I love how she has been consistent with doing my natural-looking highlights. From the cut to the highlights to blow drying and styling, I would say the price is very reasonable. Plus, I like the family-oriented atmosphere, and...if you ever want to catch up on celebrity news, Max can fill you in on it! ;-) read more

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Nice place, friendly environment, Mai did a great job on my hair, I am so happy that I found this place, Max and Mai are super nice

I recently went here for the first time and got a haircut by Mai. I called and got a same day appointment. The salon is clean, busy, well run, on time. I showed her a picture of a medium length haircut with slight layers that I wanted. Mai is friendly, helpful and very kind. I was very happy with my experience and will be coming back. read more

I don't really understand why this salon has such high ratings -- in my opinion, it was just average. It has been several months since I got my first haircut here -- I wanted to give my hair some time to grow out and then judge the real quality of the cut. Again, I would say that I had an average cut. Who are these reviewers that are comparing this place to a Burlingame salon?? It's a fairly large salon and they do prefer you to make an appointment but when I went, it was pretty slow and it sure looked like walk-ins are fine too. Metered street parking is available and it's very close to the San Bruno boundary line. I got my haircut from Ann/Ahn -- maybe I should try one of the other people mentioned here next time... read more

I'm very happy with hair salon. They were able to schedule an appointment the next day for a haircut. Vincent was wonderful. He spent a lot of time with me making sure the haircut was perfect. He was talkative and very entertaining. This will be my new hair salon from now on. The price was right too. The business has been around for 10 years with the almost the same staff. I tried the place out from the reviews I read from previous clients. I hope this review helps you. read more

I really wanted to like this salon given the great reviews and Max is the nicest guy. However, this haircut from Max may be literally the most bizarre haircut I've ever gotten - and not in a good way. My hair was really long with no layers and my only request was to trim off 4 inches from the bottom and give me light layers. What I ended up with was probably 8 different of layers in my hair that was choppy and just looked like someone used kid scissors and randomly decided to cut their barbies hair. The styling was also terrible in the end even though it took a hour and while I opted out of the wash, I was so shocked at the final result after I washed and tried to style at home myself. I will say that there seemed to be a lot of regulars in the salon but the age group of the clients were definitely on the older side who are looking for just a trim...just a warning for those who wanted more of a style, this is NOT the place. read more

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Max is just amazing. I love love love this hAir salon. Last week was my first time. I called in the morning and Max was able to fit me into his schedule same day. He was fast,detailed and knew exactly what will work with my hair..he is very experienced. Did a quick shampoo n wash followed by cut and then blow dry. He was friendly and price is very reasonable as well. Definitely going back and will highly recommend him and this place... read more

After not adding any color to my hair for almost five years I decided that I was ready again for a fun change! My mom has been seeing Max for while for her color so I decided to give him a try. I was super happy that I was able to get in within a day of calling and at the time that I was hoping for. I was looking for a subtle fine caramel highlight to slightly lighten my dark brown hair without being overly drastic. Max knew EXACTLY what I wanted from the minute I described it to him without me having to get into too much detail. He is SO friendly and personable always calling you by name. He really does make you feel so welcomed and comfortable. My hair came out EXACTLY how I pictured it and it was perfect! Also, I have NEVER had a blow dry and style come out so AWESOME!! I will definitely be returning and calling him to style my hair for future parties. He is amazing!!! read more

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Do not let Max touch your hair... This is the worse hair cut & experience I ever had. He is a nice guy, he just really need to focus on how to provide professional service, not forcing the customer to watch tons of Chinese singing show, and none stop talking about politics read more