Great place to get your haircut with a salon experience that's very reasonable prices. I've gotten my hair cut by all three of the stylists there and they're all good! Definitely stop by. read more

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One of the worse experiences of my life do not reccomend. I called in advance to let them know I'll be running 10 minutes late and they started screaming on the phone about their busy schedule which is totally understandable except we don't need to scream and raise our voices at customers just let me know it's too busy to accommodate a 9 minute delay (timed it myself) Do not reccomend to anyone they are rude beyond words and do a subpar job read more

I've been coming to Bao for over a decade for color, cuts and keratin. It's always a great experience, which is why Bao has so many loyal customers! read more

Ronnie and Kim are fabulous! They do an absolute wonderful job. I love my color and I have gone back repeatedly for styling and blow dry.

I had probably one of the best hair cuts of my life here. I had my hair cut by Kim, the sweetest lady, who even though there was a language barrier, constantly checked in with me on lengths throughout the cut. I asked for a lot of layers without sheering because I like to keep the thickness of my hair. I also asked for wispy bangs and when I say she ATE and left no crumbs I mean it. I highly recommend you check this hair salon out. read more

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excellent! wonderful technical skill, customer service and friendly fun atmosphere. has lots of loyal customers so sometimes its hard to get an appointment. Very courteous as well read more

Update 3/13 The owner Ronnie made it super difficult for me to use my complimentary cut and color which was given to me in return for a badly botched up job. All the times I suggested over two phone calls were not available, refused to even be flexible by 15 mins in her suggested time. Basically she did not want to honor the voucher. Changing back my review to original rating and never going back here again. This place is a scam! read more

Phillip fixed my hair!! I was smiling the whole time!! He really takes the time to listen and go over everything. OMG he's so good! I even shook his hand before I left. read more

I had a really disappointing experience. They recommended a hush cut, which I agreed to, but they didn't explain that it involved thinning shears. My hair is already fine, and after this haircut, it feels much thinner and less full than before. During the haircut, I asked them to slow down and not thin it out as much, but they continued anyway. I left feeling upset and unhappy with the result. I ultimately had to go to another salon to fix my hair, which was an additional expense and stress I didn't need. I wish there had been clearer communication about what the hush cut entailed and that my concerns had been respected during the appointment. That said, I've had my hair cut twice before at this location with the same person without any issues, so maybe they were having an off day. read more

Good hair cut but she made me tip her more. Kind of rude I felt uncomfortable. And I dont have that much money Im only 16

Thank you Phillip! I love my hair. My hair is long but my ends were fried and he cut exactly what was enough to get rid of them but still maintain the length. My hair looks so healthy. I also wanted bangs and he suggested curtain bangs. It looks so good. Also everyone was nice and very professional. The place was clean. Thanks again. read more

What I got: Single process dye to color annoying grey stands (not a root job) Very professional, the hair stylist brought out color books and explained what my dark brown hair will look like afterwards if I picked color A vs B. Let me tell you, this is not something that a box color would be able to achieve at home folks. Despite it being a single process the hair stylist worked on the upper portions of my hair with dye that made it slightly more red than the lower portions. Then blended it with a different process on the bottom. The results looked natural and the coloring is more vivid and red than my natural coloring (what I wanted in the beginning). Loved it! I'll definitely go back when I need a touch up. They didn't have time for a blow out (they told me this when I scheduled). But the stylist was nice enough to pay enough attention to dry my hair in a way that complimented my hair. Cost was $150 without tip. Totally worth it in my opinion because the stylist did such a wonderful job! read more

Bao Hair Salon - All the strands of grey are gone! Love the slight red that differs from my natural color, but still keeping it natural looking. - Hair Salons Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I've been going to Bao for years and love it. Kelly always used to cut & color my hair but ever since she took leave I've been having Ronnie cut it and color it. Ronnie does such an amazing job! I am so so very grateful I can still go to this awesome little neighborhood spot! Ronnie is a perfectionist and can really do anything which is why I knew I could trust her to do my hair. I think its my most favorite cut/color ever!! read more

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For the past few years, I went to salons in Chinatown for all of my hair needs, but after a terrible experience, I decided it was time to invest a little more money and find a higher quality salon. After doing some research, I found Bao Hair Salon and have been a regular for over one year now. While Bao Hair Salon is a bit expensive, (my haircuts cost $80), the price is certainly worth it. I cannot rave enough about my stylist, Kelly. Not only is she a master at what she does (skilled and precise), she's also efficient and fast! I've gotten two Japanese hair straightening treatments here. While at other salons, they usually take 4.5 to 6 hours, the Bao team is efficient and finishes in ~3-3.5 hours. Although they are efficient, you will still feel pampered and relaxed (love the hair wash and head massage!). Appointments always start on time and the entire team is friendly, sincere, accommodating, and organized. The salon is small but laid out well with a stylish modern decor; you will feel very comfortable. Everything about the Bao Hair Salon is top notch. The team is simply the best! Tip: Pay by Venmo or cash, otherwise there is additional charge for credit cards. read more

I was very overdue for a haircut, and the weight of my hair had been getting unbearable. I made an appointment, but due to a time zone mixup on my calendar I accidentally missed it. Bao Salon was very kind and understanding, and allowed me to reschedule for the next day. When I showed up to the salon, they only allowed 2 customers at a time. I think there were 2 employees working, maybe 3? All of them were wearing face masks. Keep in mind that if you don't want them to use heat, or if you want them to use heat protectant, you need to tell them proactively. This is because they are considerate of their clients' needs and potential sensitivities to products so they prefer clients to initiate those requests. They did a good job on my hair, but I think I should have been clearer that I don't use heat on my hair at all and wear it naturally wavy/curly and didn't want to lose any volume (that's on me for not telling them). The stylist was friendly and we had a nice chat during my cut. It felt so nice to connect with another person again after quarantine. I'm quite happy with how the cut turned out! I'm glad to have supported a local business during these times! read more

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Lovely people. My hair is difficult. They are batting 2 out of 3 people have done my hair really well. Recommend highly.

I am particular about hair cuts so when I heard Kelly was on leave, I had mild angina but put my big girl pants on and went to get a hair cut with Kim. I love love the cut! Wanted to leave a review for any other regulars who have been worried about Kelly's needed break from work! read more

I've been coming here to get my haircut by the trainee. She does a fabulous job. Very flexible, gives me a great look every time. I'm impressed and selfishly hope she doesn't leave :) read more

Went to BAO hair salon because I'm new to Brooklyn and it seemed to be in a nice area and thought it would be good. Big mistake ! After explaining what I wanted the woman said she knew how to do it. I was in her chair for about five minutes. For years I've watched my hair being cut and she did nothing even close to the proper way. When I explained it to her she said that that's how she did it. She had no idea what I was talking about and just did whatever she wanted to my hair. Worst hair cut in my entire life. I called for an appointment to have it corrected and now have to wait an entire week for her to attempt to do it correctly. OMG I'll have to walk around like this for a week. I strongly recommend not to go to BAO hair salon... read more

My favorite go-to place for a haircut! The first time I came to Bao was on a whim. They took me in and seated me right away. I had the most wonderful head massage with my hair wash. Kelly took care of me and totally transformed my hair. The second time I came back, a year later, the owner remembered me right away and also remembered Kelly was my stylist. I can't recommend this place enough. They're so sweet and accommodating. I used to live in the neighborhood, but I've traveled an hour to go back here for my hair cut. Bao certainly has a customer for life! read more

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Fantastic! They just made took my hair from severely damaged, 5 different unfortunate colors, and...yeah..., to gorgeous! All of this In 95° heat (and style is still going strong). They are right in my neighborhood and remembered me from over 2 years ago. Lovely people and a lovely experience put my mind at ease for a very important interview in the morning. Update: I have now been back a number of times and it's always a great experience! They are also now totally Covid prepared. Forget what I have to say but here's what my boyfriend just texted me when I told him I was getting my hair done (After six months of wearing my hair in a bunI...think?); "Last time you did your hair, I could not take my eyes off you. I hope it turns out the way you want and you like it." Yes, yes I do like it. read more

I went here twice, once for an updo and once for a hair cut, and was a disappointed both times. I chose this place because it was close and had good reviews on Yelp, but probably won't come here again. read more

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came in yesterday with my friends and got a great cut! It was a really good haircut and I have gotten bad haircuts in the past, however this one was nice. The staff was also really friendly and easy to talk to. read more

Honestly the worst haircut I've gotten in a while. Bonnie didn't really pay attention to what I wanted and chopped all my hair off. I wanted to cry, she ask if I was tired after the cut, no Bonnie I am irate not tired. Really bad experience, I could've gotten this buzz cut at any barber shop for 10 bucks. So very sad, honestly. Another customer just walked out without getting a cut while I was there. I wanted to be able to split my hair both ways - I asked for this 3 times and she gave me a buzz cut. Maybe she's just not great at cutting men's hair. read more

Can't do male haircuts here. Communicating with the hairstylist was challenging. Showed pictures but ended up with a bad cut

I've been coming to Bao for a few years for cut and color and I realized I've never written a review. Ronnie and Kelly (along with the girls that help) are always welcoming and informative. Kelly is always sure to tell me how my color choice will affect my hair and offers advice on how to best treat it. She's very cautious and meticulous, which I always appreciate since making a hair decision is a big deal. I always feel comfortable and leave happy. read more

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I'm very disappointed on this place, on Ronnie and Kelly. I started going here before the pandemic just to have haircuts, during COVID I felt terrible for small businesses and as soon as I could go there I went because I wanted to keep supporting them. I decided to trust her with my hair to have some highlights done and they came out "ok" , second time I went I came out with four different colors that I had to color my hair and now my hair is black! After all this mess and damaged hair I still wanted to go back just for haircuts and forget about what happened but now they don't pick up my calls! Their prices are higher than Bergdorf Goodman salon , that day I paid $300 for highlights, $60 for "blow dry" plus $80 tip! You do the math. It's not the money or damage to my hair, it's about loyalty to your customers and professional ethics. Wish them good luck. read more

After reading all the glowing reviews on Yelp I was excited to give Bao a try when I needed a cut in a pinch and wasn't able to get my usual stylist. I did not ask for Kelly who is referenced in almost every review and that was my first mistake. I met the stylist, showed her a picture of what I wanted which was just a cleanup of the style I already had. Throughout the haircut the communication was bad and although I felt like the cut wasn't totally even, I thought it might just be the styling and waited to pass judgment until after I washed on my own. 36 hours later I realized my hair was visibly uneven in length from one side to the other and the layering was also drastically different. I went in and showed her where the unevenness was and the additional layers needed to be cut to blend it. After insisting three times that she needed to wash my hair before adjusting it I finally caved and this is where things went totally out of control. Jessica began to recut my entire hairstyle and when I protested she claimed it was unbalanced. I began to question every move she was making and always it was unbalanced or fixing the weight of my hair. At one point she said she needed to create a side bang to relieve the weight of the front and proceeded to cut several inches off my hair and give me a bang so short that I immediately told her to stop. When I told her I didn't like the bang she said that she wasn't finished and then cut even MORE of a choppy and dated side bang on to my face. Once it started to dry I realized I had lost at LEAST two additional inches in length from when I walked in 45 minutes prior and was told 'the length and the bangs were good for my face.' No no no. After drying I pointed out that the blending that I came in to fix was STILL too heavy and looked basically untouched. Finally that was addressed and when I left the salon I was offered a free haircut from Kelly the next time I came by. (She was not present for the second cut.). There will not be a next time when your stylists can't communicate and other employees just sit and watch a situation devolve into a truly terrible haircut. I went in with a long angled bob that needed trimming, left with an uneven angled bob the first time and ended up with a dated mom helmet bob that can only be fixed by three months pinned up into a tiny tiny bun. Technically, it's a better executed haircut than the one she gave me two days prior but I didn't want a second haircut, only some touchup and nothing I said along the way was listened to. Stay away from the inexperienced uncommunicative newbies at this salon. read more

Friendly and attentive salon with added touches like tea and a relaxing shampoo/massage. I decided to switch salons after being with the same hairstylist for years and I'm so glad that I tried Kelly at Bao. The other reviewers were right-- Kelly is fantastic and skilled. I have thick hair and felt like I had too many layers from my previous salon-- without having to explain much, Kelly was able to instantly identify the issue. She not only fixed it but created a modern and sleek style that was perfect for me and exactly what I had envisioned. She definitely knows how to work with Asian hair or long thick hair. I'll definitely be coming back. read more

I have the stereotypical "thick course Asian hair" and it was getting long and extremely heavy. I decided to chop off 4 or 5 inches by myself, shoulder length-ish, but it came out uneven, the weight stayed and wasn't layered/styled. I went in today and wow I feel so much better! I walked out feeling more confident and with a spring in my steps. My stylist (I wish I knew her name) gave me long layers and added texture, plus fixed my bangs. I've never really had full bangs before since I've been scared to (I have chubby cheeks) but they turned out great! The hair style that my stylist gave me suits my face shape, even though I had a mask on the entire time. Just wanted to say thank you!! I will be back when my hair grows out again. read more

Came here for a hair color appointment since I bleached my hair last year and wanted to go back to my natural brunette coloring that is on my roots. They did a single-process dye on my hair in LESS than an hour and it came out better than I could have imagined! My hair (and my mom haha) are very thankful to Bao for their great service. read more

I have been going for Kelly for more than 5 years now. I have done colors, perms , haircuts and Keratin treatments, mostly everything with her and results were beyond great. She is the perfectionist. She will take her own time until she gets satisfied, of course I am always happy even before she finished it. She always looking for what will look the best on me even I brought the pictures I want but she finds the better look then the pictures because she combines and utilizes more from the pictures. She will also say no to you directly if it isn't a right look for you. One of the reasons I love about herShe doesn't make me just the magazine looks. She makes my own look . Can't find one like her not only in New York but anywhere else. Thank you Kelly! Love all Bao's Staff! read more

Bad experience. The blow dry is 50$ and the hair stylist seemed really in hurry to conclude. When she finished, I was looking to myself into the mirror as I was not 100% convinced of the result. It looked much more voluminous that I had requested. At the same time, I was kind and respectful in saying I liked the style, just needed a bit of adjustments. The girl became really nervous and extremely upset with me and she did not listen at all to my feedback and made me feel extremely uncomfortable ... that is not how you expect to feel in a beauty salon after spending 50$ for a blow dry. It is a pity because the space is cute, the quality of the products good and the little massage after washing was really nice. For all these reasons I give 2 stars but in terms of attention to client and respect I should give 1. read more

I got my haircut here about two weeks ago and they did an awesome job. My hair is so coarse and thick and it's not the easiest pixie to cut. I live in LI, but I don't mind driving here to get a cut. Thanks for a very nice cut! read more

There are not enough words to express how great Bao is! It only took one appointment (and a barrage of compliments) to know this would be my salon moving forward. I have a single process color every 4 weeks, so trusting the stylist and enjoying the whole experience of the salon is very important to me. Kelly is fantastic , and I trust her completely with my cut and color. Ronnie is also an absolute pleasure, and keeps the salon running smoothly and efficiently. To be honest, the shampoo at Bao is often the most relaxing part of my month. It is beyond obvious their team loves what they do and values their customers! They're kind, sincere and enjoyable to be around. At this point, I have been a loyal customer for over three years, and after seeing my consistently great cuts/color, some of my closest friends and even a few neighbors are Bao loyalists as well. They share the same sentiments about the staff and have also received consistently great cuts. The beginning of the pandemic was tough, but I've been going back regularly since they were allowed to reopen in Phase 2. I had no doubt in my mind that they would be taking all the proper COVID precautions, and they've 100% delivered on that expectation. The salon could not be cleaner, the team is super cautious, and they make every customer feel relaxed enough to enjoy the experience. I guess there are enough words. I don't know what else to say is that you should give them a try yourself! read more

I can't say enough good things about this place and especially my stylist Erin!! How much I love this place? I've moved to jersey and I still come all the way to cobble hill to get my hair done. Erin is always so patient and kind and understanding. For those who have complained about the communication (especially the stylists 'don't speak English') here, please knock off your racism bs!!! Yes, they might have an accent. So??? I do not speak my stylist's native language and we always communicate in English. We have never had a problem understanding each other. So instead of blaming hard-working people for not working hard enough, please take a minute and learn some communication skills first. There are tons of free classes online. I would definitely recommend anyone who wants to have a beautiful haircut for a reasonable price to try this place out. read more

I love Kelly, Ronnie, and Laura! I was in the salon for about 4 hours today to get a digital perm and haircut. I'm so happy with it! I told Kelly that honestly, it was way better than the pictures I showed her. Everyone was so nice and the salon itself is cozy and clean. Will definitely come back. read more

Went to Bao Hair Salon for the first time and I loved it! My long time hair stylist Suzie, who I've been following from salon to salon, recently started working there now and this is by far my favorite salon. Wonderful staff, quality of service-amazing! Got the exact style I asked for from Suzie . She pays attention to the intricacies and details that many stylists will overlook in a personal request. Very impressionable and a great listener with a wonderful personality. I only allow her to touch my hair. read more

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I got my first haircut in almost a year and a half today with Ronnie. The salon is extremely Covid conscious, which is why I chose it (I have two little ones at home who are unvaccinated). As soon as I walked in, Ronnie (the owner) took my temperature. Everyone wore a mask. And I sat by the open door for my haircut. Ronnie was so skillful, and took time to make sure my hair looks great, which I really appreciated. Thank you for making my hair looks great again after all these months! Will definitely return. read more

I have been getting my hair cut by Kelly for years, and she always does such an good job. Like so good that people stop me on the street to compliment me on my hair. However, when I called last week to schedule a cut, Ronnie (the owner) told me that Kelly was taking a yearlong leave. She suggested I come in and try their new stylist and promised me she was just as good as Kelly. I was very nervous to try someone new, but I trust Ronnie. I went to Bao on Friday and met Kim, the new stylist at Bao. Kim doesn't speak very much English, but Ronnie is happy to translate. Kim gave me an AMAZING haircut! She really is just as good as Kelly! She also gave me one of the best blowouts I've ever gotten in my life. If you are a customer of Kelly's, don't despair! Go get your hair cut by Kim! read more