I got my hair cut from Shirley. She really did a good job. I haven't had a good haircut for years. She really did cut my hair seriously. I think it's worth $50 + tip. I also had my root colored. She did a good job mixing colors and making my hair look nice. But I thought it was a bit pricy at $95. Overall I would definitely go back to her. She is good. read more

I walked in with somehow lengthy hair, asked for some texture and shorten it a little bit, and I walked out with a buzzcut. It was unexpected and I find them lack of experience. I do not recommend this place to anyone, and I would not go back there again. read more

Ask for Karen, she'll actually listen and accommodate the client's needs. My own rating system from a scale of one to five: Service: 5 cleanliness: 5 Value: 3.5 read more

Back when I wanted to take my brother in to get his real first Asian guy hairstyle, I asked a nicely coiffed male friend to suggest a place to me. He highly recommended Calihair. My sister, a few years back, also went to Calihair to cut off like 12 inches. She has thiiick hair and Shirley spent a good hour cutting, trimming, and flat ironing and her cut turned out great. So when it came time for me to make a drastic cut, I made the appointment. I brought my celebrity pictures and asked Shirley what she thought. She pointed to one and went at it. Now...if you're looking for someone who will consult with you as to the best hairstyle for your face or lifestyle, Shirley is not that person. If you want someone who can copy a photo and do a great cut, she is. So for example, when my sister went in again and described what she wanted as short, layered, and with bangs, she got something a little different than what she imagined. Bring a picture! I was incredibly happy with my Tila Tequila-inspired longer in the front bob and I thought Shirley did a great job. However, also be warned about the highlighting upsale! It was hard for me to resist... Total cost for shampoo/cut: $50. read more

This place gets my highest rating for a haircut with regard to initial quality. OK, so I've had one too many bad hedge trims trying to save money on a haircut. Cali Hair may not be cheap ($35 for my haircut + tip) but you sure get a damn good job out of it. This was my 2nd haircut since moving to the Bay Area. The first one was in San Francisco and was just as expensive as Cali Hair with lackluster results. I found Cali Hair after doing my yelp research in the area and from the reviews I knew to book with Shirley and to bring pictures. Shirley saw my pictures of various rockstars and nodded and then went to work. She spent a good long time on the cut - about 45 mins. I had a lot of hair so she did three rounds of cutting (scissors only) and blow-drying. She did not use razors or thinning shears, just scissors. She didn't talk too much and she didn't want to thin my hair out too much for fear of having it growing out looking damaged. She appeared to have a lot of experience cutting thick hair. Shirley had quite an array of certificates from various training courses and apparently attends classes fairly regularly - one coming up in Santa Monica she said. I will definitely be going back next time. Side note - This is the first haircut I have ever had that my wife was impressed with right out of the gate! read more

Took appointment in morning for early evening haircut. I have super curly hair and cutting them is a complicated task but Lynn did a decent job. She also advised how I can take care of my hair and was really friendly. read more

$105 plus tips for cut n oiling. Got a free hair treatment sample from the stylist. Quite professional. Their store has been in Cupertino for 21 years. They can do this by maintaining their goodwill n refusing services that will damage their clients' hair. My stylist said my previous stylist thinned my hair too aggressively so my hair has splits at the ends. If you know Canto you can listen to their gossips. Dropped one star because slightly pricey. read more

I've been going to Calihair for a few years now and I'm never disappointed with how my hair turns out. It's funny because I just went there on a whim. I needed a haircut and I didn't like how my usual salon was cutting my hair (using a razor blade to thin it). After my first haircut there, I knew this would be my new place to get a haircut. Later I found out that a few friends of mine from the East Bay actually drive all the way down to Cupertino to get their haircut here (one of them lives over an hour away). Shirley is really good and is very thorough with her cuts. She doesn't just use her scissors and snips just wherever. She takes her time and goes through my whole head to make sure my hair turns out right. At the end she always compliments her work. Ha! I guess she's just telling the truth. I usually pay $50 (I have long thick hair) so I guess the price is similar to those other higher priced salons. I highly recommend this salon. read more

Raymend is always the best on cutting and coloring. He fixed my hair when other salon badly burned my hair from perm. He really cares about his customers and trying to help customers maintaining healthy hair while having trendy styles. 5 stars for Reymend!!! read more

I have been coming to Calihair for 3 years. My previous stylist was in Beverly Hills and cost a fortune, but Shirley at Calihair provides a better cut for a fraction of the price. Shirley has great enthusiasm, is always on time, and her work is fantastic. Very highly recommended! read more

Anyone needing a haircut should DEFINITELY go see Shirley at Calihair! I prefer short, sassy hairstyles, so it's been really difficult for me to find a stylist that "gets" me. I'm SO happy that I ended up going here on a whim. I've been seeing Shirley for a while now, and will never even consider going anywhere else. The haircut prices are comparable to any other higher end salon, and are majorly worth it. I love how passionate Shirley is about doing hair. She treats it more like art, than just cutting hair. If I could give her more than 5 stars, I would. In case you are looking for a great pixie cut, she's the one for you! read more

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First of all, I felt really awkward and uncomfortable as soon as I walked in because everyone was staring at me weirdly. I just brushed it off and figured I was being paranoid. They were all nice enough, but I got a weird vibe. I went to Raymond, who cuts my aunt's hair. I love my aunt's hair and the cut and color are amazing. I guess Raymond just didn't work out for me. I went in with decent looking hair and left with a mullet. It was a cute mullet if that's even possible, but a mullet is a mullet. Also, he was so rough with me that I had tears in my eyes. I ended up wearing pigtails most of the time until it grew out. Now that it has grown out, it's even more horrendous. I'm going to get it cut in a week so hopefully that will fix my problem. read more

I went in for Japanese hair straightening for the first time. My hair has never been this frizz-free or straight! (Hopefully it stays this way.) Shirley asked for my preferences and also counseled me against treatments that won't work (after a thorough inspection of my hair). She explained the process to me as we went through it. My hair was also extremely damaged in places from years of flat-ironing, and she gave those areas extra attention by apply patches of a stronger smoothening creme. I give it 5 stars because of the fantastic results. I think their normal haircuts are a bit pricey ($50), but paying ~$250 for the Japanese treatment seems about average. read more

Karen has perfect technique for asian guy hair. I have typically stiff asian hair and wanted to go from long to short hair. She does everything with scissors and finishes with the small clippers. Trust is a big deal and prior to finding Karen, I had been waiting to get haircuts in LA. I'm definitely coming back! read more

Cali Hair (or Calihair) has been in its current location for quite a long time now. They used to have a sister location in Milpitas Square called Ming's which the brothers who own the place (and cut hair and are stylists themselves) eventually sold the business there and at some point disappeared, and re-surfaced at Cali Hair. I've had at least 3 hair cuts here since this place opened, and one cut about a year ago (which was when I recognized the two brothers were working there again). The two brothers are known as Ming and Vincent. They are both trained and have certificates and graduated from the Vidal Sasson Stylist school or something along those lines, speak fluent Mandarin and Cantonese (native tongue I believe). I have to admit they are both very skilled and do men's hair quite well, and Ming generally is more in demand as he does women's hair a lot better (just based on observations). However both brothers do not work cheap. One true tell-tale sign is that for men, they dress even BETTER than most guys. If you want to see mextrosexuals with scissors and loose hair all over themselves, come here. Most of the time, the brothers literally dress like they are going to a club. During their Milpitas Square days, these two ALWAYS were clad in Versace (jeans at least). I'm sure your tips paid for their clothing (but not their food, I think these guys are like women, they like to dress pretty, but don't care about their bodies as long as they fit into skinny jeans. V especially is skinny as hell, like one of those wasted youth) There's a fun Cantonese expression women use with each other, that translates along the lines to "I choose looking pretty over my life", meaning they would rather look fabulous and starve to death (or freeze in the cold, or whatever). No doubt the brothers live by this line themselves. Even Ming wears shades when he cuts hair! Talk about REAL cool. Men's haircut and shampoo can run over $20 and if you are a female, your price will depend on the brother, how much hair you have, and the style you crave (especially if you have Ming cut your hair). It is not uncommon for women to fork over $50 and more before leaving with a new 'do, whether you like it or not. When Ming's was at Milpitas Square, it was not cheap. That was years ago. Now Cali Hair is even more expensive, and given that this place is the only game in town for haircut, at least in Cupertino Village, expect to fork over more. I wasn't terribly impressed with the last 2 haircuts that we got here. Vincent used to do a great job with my hair, but last visit he literally ripped it apart, and instead of looking like George Clooney, I looked like George of the Jungle. In fact just one visit from last time, I think Vince made enough money to get another Ver Sa Chee denim, and maybe even some toe rings to go with it. Vince remembered me from MS days and all of a sudden after not seeing me for a long time, talks to me as if I'm his long lost best buddy from high school, flirting with me like I'm a bitch (except he's after re-establishing the money link). Uhhhh I'm here for a hair cut, just get it over with dude, I'm not interested in being your friend, especially with that air of pretense. He keeps calling me leng jai, like handsome/pretty young boy, and I start to get really uncomfortable. Listen pal, I'm likely older than you and I'm straight, so stop the flirting! I try to divert his attention by asking him what happened to Ming's in MS, and he then told me him and his bro sold the biz. Then I asked him if him and his brother have a share in Cali Hair, and he paused for quite some time before mustering an answer along the lines of "hey man, a dude's gotta make a living", as if he didn't want his coworkers to know. There are other places to cut hair. If you must look pretty like the Ming brothers, then by all means come here. If you don't care how your hair looks like some guys, then go elsewhere, where you won't get charged and arm and a leg (and some hair), and hopefully won't get flirted with while some snippage is going on. read more

Shockingly bad attitude toward customer. I've never encountered anything like this. Left me thoroughly confused and embarrassed. Definitely won't go back again. read more

Usually, I am not very picky about my hair cuts. I decided to find an new place to go. After reading the reviews of this place I thought I would have a decent cut. After the cut, I was very disappointed. The hairstylist and I had agreed upon a style but he kept cutting it shorter and shorter to the point there really wasn't much left. I believe he made a mistake then kept on trying to fix the mistake, then there really wasn't much hair left. This is the first time I ever walked away upset from a hair cut. Not going back there again. Choose your hairstylist very carefully. read more

I've been getting my hair cut with Lynn for over 10 years. I moved almost an hour away and I'll still make the trek down to get my hair cut here. She knows I'm lazy...prefer to wash and go, no fuss, no muss. And I only get my hair cut once every 4-6 months. So she makes sure the cut she gives me will last and is easy. She pays very close attention to details, making sure everything in even. read more

I had my hair cut here several times, and even had my hair done here for Prom in High school. It was pricey for my age back then, but it was considered one of the "top" salons that's within walking/bus distance from where I used to live. I've never had a problem with the haircuts or the styling I've received, but after having my hair permed there once, I vowed to never step in to that salon again. The last time I was here was almost 5 years ago, and I still can't forget how much of a horrible experience I had. It was probably the worst experience I've had at ANY hair salon. (including supercuts and a family salon I paid $5.00 for to have my hair trimmed... one side of my hair ended up longer than the other.) I walked in there to get a hair cut, but instead, my male stylist urged and convinced me to have my hair permed for $240. He kept telling me that my friend who was accompanying me looks hot and kept on cracking jokes that weren't even funny. I told him that I have A LOT of hair, and very thick hair. If I was going to get my hair permed, it would only have to be from my chin down. Of course, they had to perm all my hair, from top to bottom. It was SUPER curly, my whole head looked 3 times bigger than it did before and I walked out there looking like a lion, no kidding. Never again. It's been a couple years but I still shudder at the horrible experience. I went home that night and washed my hair over and over, until it was straight again. I will NEVER, ever, ever, step foot in that salon. Ever again. read more

Her name is Shirley . I almost walked out the shop when I saw her own hair style. . the worst haircut ever in my life. . haircut without structure, so it is very hard to manage. . very expensive $50 . PLEASE DO NOT EVEN TRY. read more

I've been getting cuts here for 11 years. Lynn and Raymond are excellent at what they do. Beyond that, they are also great people. The amazing thing is how consistent they are with the various styles. I imagine they have tons of clients with different cuts and it amazes me that they can be so right on each time I come.. Awesome place and awesome people. 10 Stars read more

I've had my hair cut done there by Shirley for the last 2 years. During the time I've gone through some crazy hair phases but she's always open to having fun with hair. Granted she isn't the most conversation-filled person and if you don't know Cantonese ppl she might sound grumpy at times. But she is serious about her work and does a pretty good job at it. read more

The stylist there do understand how to cut Asian people's hair. And can design the style based on the condition of your hail. They can communicate with you in Mandarin, which is a good plus. Maybe you won't get the fanciest style today at 2013. But it's pretty good post-2010 ish hair style and fits to you. read more

i am totally low maintenance when it comes to my hair-- no bangs, no curls. just straight black asian hair that i wear only two ways: down or up in a ponytail. nevertheless, a good haircut is important because i want it to feel *right.* i heard about CaliHair by word of mouth. i had a good opinion of it based on the coifs of my friends, but what really spurred me was the job they did on a guy friend of mine. he came back with semi-spiked hair and blonde-tips. i thought, wow, if they can make him look that good, its probably worth it for me to try it out. i called to make an appointment, and since i had never been there before, they scheduled me with Lin (spelling??). i've been making appointments with Lin for over three years now, and she is one of the best at CaliHair. she is attentive and makes good suggestions on how to make my boring choices a little more exciting (i mean really, what more can you do with straight hair if i don't want it too short or add any color?). she does a thorough job and takes her time, even if the place is bustling and she's got appointments waiting for her. recently i became brave and asked for a more daring cut-- shorter and more layers-- and it looks great! she taught me how to style it so that it would look good on a daily basis too. CaliHair is a bit pricey for me ($45+tip, and i'm a student!) but it is well worth the trip for the expertise. from my observations, everyone there is very highly skilled. i have a friend who always asks for Raymond (her hair always looks great) and Vincent, whom i've observed, is really good at styling and coloring hair. if you ever want to find out how good the hairstylists are in a salon, watch them cut men's hair (short hair, that is). i find that to be very useful when critically eyeing potential salons. read more

I think I just found my new haircut spot for when I come home! I didn't catch her name, but the lady that cut my hair only used scissors and worked so quickly I didn't even catch when my hair got shorter. read more

Got a blow out from Lynn yesterday. I didn't have an appointment, but they were super friendly and worked me in. The blow out, itself, was good (not over the top fabulous). Lynn was very professional and knowledgable. I think I will definitely stop by here in the future. read more

I have gone to this place a few times now, and Raymond worked on my hair all three times when I was there. Here are my pros and cons: One thing I like about Raymond is that he is very prompt. You start your haircut at the start of your appointment and after one hour, you are done. Raymond does a decent job, and he does exactly what you tell him to do. No question. However, this can be bad if you are not so sure what you want and what looks good on you if you are thinking about changing to a different hair style, or if you did not clearly communicate what you want with him. He is not the type of hairstylist who you can have a discussion with on what hair style looks good and what doesn't. One other thing is that if you are not satisfied with your hair or if you discuss with him about your hair, he only blames it on you for not coming every 8 to 10 weeks to maintain the hairstyle. And he can be quite rude and a little overly prideful! So will I go back to him again? Probably not. I would have if he is not too rude . But given how much you pay for, it's not worth it. read more

Since I'm still in search of a good stylist in the bay area, I decided to give this place a try because: a). it's close; and b). there are quite some good reviews (esp about Raymond). Got a same-day appointment during lunch hour of a weekday. The place is empty with only 4 employees (not everyone is a stylist there). Not a good sign. But my requirements are simple, just trim the split ends. Not that hard, right? Maybe, I secretly hoped that Raymond will have the magic touch to turn my boring hair into something exciting. He worked on my hair for a full hour, cutting and blow drying all the time. But when I walked out, I was truly disappointed. Literally, I see no difference in the hair that I walked in with and the one I walked out with?! The length is still there, the split ends are here. Oh, right, there is something new---many uneven and un-decisive layers. So basically, I walked away with a much worse hair style than the one I started with. And the bill comes to $65. No, I won't be back. I don't think they can fix my hair. I'll find another place for that. If you care about how you look professionally (I'm not even talking about loving your hair), stay away from this place! read more

I decided to change my hairstyle back to one I had in the past and so thought it a good idea to change to a new stylist too. I picked Calihair based on yelp reviews and was happily surprised with the outcome. Shirley did a great job and I'll be going back again and again...at least until I change style again! read more

Shirley pays a lot of attention to each individual strand of your hair. Cuts it wet, drys it, cuts it again. I feel like some people (the ones who can speak Chinese!) get charged less but she does a technical cut for 45 $. I've gotten cuts there on and off for 2 years. I go back each time I stray to find a cheaper place. read more

Might not be immediately obvious but they know how do men's hair. Great haircut from Shirley. She knew exactly what I wanted and clearly has experience (18 years) with men's cuts. Highly recommend. read more

I absolutely love my haircut. When I go to a new salon I usually just get a dry cut, but I decided to get a full wash and style here and she gave me one of the best haircuts I've had in a long time. I showed her a picture of what I wanted and she matched it fantastically. I left here feeling confident in my hair. read more

Visit Raymond over the weekend, he did an awesome job with color and cut, he is such a perfectionist and very professional. Loved the color and the styling tips he gives. Alot of patient with his clients and very friendly. read more

Shirley always does a great job for me and my wife. Even very experienced, she is still very serious on every work she doees, of course, that costs your wallet a little bit. Just need to make a reservation ahead because she doesn't like drop-in. We have been the happy customers there over years. read more

Gotta love Lynn. She moved to this location, and so did I. The parking here is much better (parking also in back off of De Anza if needed), the place is beautiful, and they have the most comfortable shampoo chairs I've ever sat in. I don't want to get up once I sit in them. Price is reasonable, stylists are friendly. read more

Karen has been cutting my hair for 7+ years. She is very helpful at choose hair styles for when I had long hair. In all honestly, sometimes when I think the cut looks odd but in a couple days it looks great. It might be just me but it takes a day or two for my hair to grow into they style. In any case, I used to get complement on my hair frequently and confused as being Korean. I guess Koreans have good hair? read more

Been getting my hair cut and colored by Lynn for the past 7 years. She is a great at listening to what I have in mind and would come up with her own professional suggestions based on what I like v.s need. She spends time to layer and dye my hair to ensure the best result and I always walk out the salon feeling beautiful and happy ! read more

Love this place. Been coming here for 20 years! Never been disappointed, super solid as a rock.

Just got back from having my hair cut by Shirley...she is AWESOME!!! I am extremely pleased with my cut and the very friendly service I received. I have very fine hair and she gave me an amazing cut. She seems like a very well rounded stylist, experience with lots of different hair types. I am definitely going back to her! read more

Lynn has cut my hair for more than 10 years now. She is the best! She always does this really technical hair cut, with a perfectionist's attention to detail! Sometimes I have brought a picture of a hairstyle I like; more often I will just give Lynn full power over what style to cut. I've always been happy with the cut (some styles better than others). I've recently tried another hair salon because it was near my house, much cheaper, and had great reviews on Yelp. No comparison. This other person just did a simple cut that took 10 minutes. It didn't look good at all. It helped me to realize how skilled Lynn is and how hard she works to do the great haircuts she does. My last cut by Lynn was a really cute short layered bob- it took her an hour to do the haircut. Everyone who has seen my new 'do has given me a compliment! Thanks, Lynn! read more