Janet at Hairology is the real deal. She's patient, thorough, and incredibly knowledgeable --…read moreexactly what you want from someone you're trusting with your color. I have a ton of hair and she never rushes my partial balayage, always taking the time to do it right. I trust her completely with color choices, the results are always gorgeous, and she makes the whole appointment genuinely enjoyable. Great chat, great vibes, and she might just hand you a White Claw. What more could you ask for? 10/10, book with her!

Unfortunately, my experience at this salon was very disappointing. I came in with a clear reference…read morephoto and explained exactly what I wanted (balayage and color). I was told they could achieve the same result. However, the final outcome was completely different from what we agreed on. The color was not the same, the style was uneven, and my hair ended up damaged. I paid almost $400 for this service, expecting professional results, but the quality did not match the price at all. At the very least, I would have appreciated honesty if the desired result was not achievable. I left feeling very unhappy with the service, and now my hair needs repair. I hope the salon takes this feedback seriously and improves their services. (By the way Amber Lopez is the one who dyed my hair.)

My son has been coming to this place to get a haircut since he was 3 years old. He is now 9 years…read moreold. Everyone is nice and friendly. Eve is my go too. But she's always busy and has waiters.

This was my second time getting a haircut here, and overall it was a solid experience. The pricing…read moreis reasonable, though they do accept credit cards with an added fee, so bringing cash is a better option. Tipping is also accepted. My barber, who appeared to be in his mid-40s, was skilled and detail-oriented. He took his time to ensure the haircut was done properly rather than rushing through it, which I really appreciated. The only downside is the parking situation. Since the shop is located next to a restaurant and a convenience store, parking can be difficult especially during peak hours and on Saturdays when spots are very limited.

I've been going to the same salon for years and my son wanted to try a Barber. I walk by this spot…read morealmost daily and I've been greeted several times with a "Hey, what's up " or "Hows it going" every time. Feeling thee good Hayward vibe I made an appointment for the boy. My son doesn't like new experiences (which I'm trying to change) but after 10 minutes or so of Jack's easy demeanor and his fun lovIng attitude, my kid was enjoying himself. The Barbershop experience. When he got out of the chair, I know a good fade when I see one and I was like "DAMN!!!" putting me in the dilemma of loyalty to my lady stylist vs. I want a tight haircut. We like to rib my kid about his hesitance and not trying new and as soon as he got outside said "This is my new Spot!!!" He's been in front of the mirror, adoring himself and is feeling pretty confident for his first dance.

Great service and a wonderful haircut from Jack. I would highly reccomend Jack for a classic…read morehairstyle with flair.

I decided to try a new shop a couple of days ago, and as any man would confirm, this is always a…read morenerve-racking feeling. Moving from one barber to another takes time, trust, and risk. I booked an appointment with Marlon at MGX Barbers, and the experience was seamless. The shop is in a prime location with plenty of parking and is easy to find. There are several other businesses nearby (CVS, Safeway, etc.), which is extremely convenient if you need to run errands before or after your appointment. Now, for the good stuff: my experience with Marlon. He was ready well ahead of our scheduled time. He took the time to understand exactly what I was looking for, asked clarifying questions, and kept checking in throughout the process. This immediately gave me confidence that my satisfaction was his primary goal. I also appreciated that he asked for honest feedback; he made it clear that his goal was to deliver a result I was truly happy with. The environment was clean and professional. I usually visit shops solo first to see if it's a good environment for my kids, and this place definitely felt family-friendly. Prices are competitive for the Bay Area, and given the quality of service, the cost is well-warranted. I can definitely see myself coming back here for many more haircuts.

Benjamin is a gentleman and scholar. I go see him once a month for a hot towel shave. I could buy…read morean electric razor or shave myself with blade, but why? If you don't have to. He does a great job and extremely accommodating. In fact I should probably make an appointment for 2 weeks now.

One happy customer! Yelp did it again!…read more Yelp helped me find a new hairdresser that I know I'll be keeping for a very long time! I needed a root touch-up before my birthday, and unfortunately, I went to another salon that completely messed up my hair and brought my color back to brown. I was extremely upset, especially because I wanted my hair to look beautiful for my birthday. Then I met Paula, and what a blessing she was! She is an amazing, talented, and truly professional hairdresser. She brought my roots back to the beautiful color I originally had--and honestly, she made them look even better than before! I am extremely satisfied and so happy with the results. Thanks to Paula, I'm feeling confident and excited to celebrate my birthday with my husband! Paula is officially my new go-to hairdresser for refreshing and maintaining my highlights. I'm so grateful I found her! Here are a few pictures showcasing her beautiful work on my hair. ‍ Thank you, Paula, for making my birthday hair beautiful!

I had an amazing experience with Paula and Sonia today! They are both incredibly sweet and…read moreknowledgeable, and you can tell they care about their clients and take pride in their work. I've been looking for a place nearby to go to for all my hair needs, and I finally found a spot. My hair is long and super straight. Prior to this experience I felt like it was impossible to do any kind of styling with my hair. Paula expertly gave me curtain bangs, and long layers and now I'm excited to go out just so I can show off my new cut!

The talented and beautiful Sarah Davidson brings her signature cutting style to the east bay valley…read moreat Rae Talbot Salon. Hailing in from Palo Alto's renown Spoke and weal Salon, Sarah is no stranger and has been cutting for 10+ years. Not only will you get a one of a kind experience of personal and luxury, you will leave feeling Gucci! Sarah specializes in: -men's cuts -woman's cuts -dry cutting -curly hair Best to message her via IG: @sarahdavidsonhair to set up a console and go from there! Happy fresh cuts everyone!

It's been 2-years and still I flock to this gem for one reason only: Calvin Chu…read more I'm updating with a few more pics of his work. I say work because clearly, he's an artist. I continually challenge him with ideas and styles, and am delighted by the end of the session. If you're a guy who can get over the stigma of getting a haircut at a salon and wants a supreme quality cut, give Calvin a ring: (510) 368-1111

Feeling a bit shaggy, I have been giving myself haircut since the shelter in place/pandemic. So…read moreresearching salons for men's in Castro Valley, I found Ka who has experience with Asian straight hair. Believe it or not, not all hair stylists are capable of working on straight hair. Hair cuts are by appointments only, I took a shot in dark that Ka would return my call and schedule an appointment soon. Sure enough, Ka called and had an opening in the afternoon which I grabbed immediately. He brought into his studio that adhered to Covid protocols, he worn a mask and so did I. Ka immediately went into consulting mode and asked a particular style I was interested. I thought I simply wanted to trim a few inches off. He highlighted the challenges of my self cuts and advocated a good haircut will last much longer. The hair cut service proceeded with a shampoo then the cut. Ka was meticulous. He made sure the sides were symmetrical and the backside balanced. So far so good. I guess after I have a chance to sleep on it and see it tomorrow, I will know I will feel about the result but the immediate review was quite good. Ka was cordial, friendly, social and helpful. I will definitely consider returning for my next cut and recommend others. You can schedule an appointment by calling Ka Chu directly at 510.368.1111.

New to the area and have been searching for a reliable, consistent and affordable barber…read more Kevin does an amazing job, is so easy going and quick, it's little wonder he has so many regulars.

Kevin is a highly skilled barber. ive been going to him for years. appointments are on time, the…read morehaircut is exactly how i want it. in the past few months, Kevin has started going back to the experience I remember from the 60s. A perfect eyebrow trim, a warm foam with a straight razor cleanup around the ears, bay rum splash to freshen up the expetience. This is the one place where a top-notch haircut is still reasonably priced.

Uneven sideburns, and pushed my hairline back so far, to the point of no return... one side looks…read morelike a 90 degree angle and the other is just not even...

Been getting hair cuts from Milton for almost 10 years. Great shop and great hair cuts. Always…read morefeels great getting a good hair cut! If you want a great cut hit up this place!

Want to hunt for a bad haircut, here is the place. I'm not a barber, but I think I would do a…read morebetter job. My son and I made appointments to get a haircut. Ron botched my son's haircut. He left his hair all uneven. He left me looking like a mushroom. I kept telling him to fix it but he kept saying: "I don't want to ruin a perfect haircut." What the heck! He also did a horrible job on the line. It seems like he just gives up and thinks his customers are content. We are not! I had to go to another barber to fix my hair. This barber told me that I'm not the first one to seek him to fix Ron's haircuts. I'm lucky he was able to fix it. Won't be visiting Ron again and please don't waste your money on this guy.

Ron is the most beautiful person! We walked in and he was playing a gospel song him and his wife…read moremade (very cute) He made my son feel welcomed and comfortable. He engaged in a friendly conversation with him. Hair cut was at a very humble reasonable price! And we all loved it! Hidden gem for sure