Curly haired folks, pay attention. :-) Ly does wonders with cutting curly hair. I'm a red-headed curly guy who wears his hair relatively long and appreciates how hard it is to find someone who can work with curly hair. Typically, these people have been very good, but very expensive. Ly can work with curls, and she does is for a very reasonable price. Great location on Solano where you'll have no problem finding parking. And yes, it's a 'family' place where I know friends and family in the area young and old that all get their haircut by Ly. Please remember to bring cash, it's a cash only business. read more

Li does excellent haircuts following the natural curls. She works beautifully with my silver hair. I am an 80 year old woman and have gone to Lin for over twenty five years. read more

9 year update! Ly has been cutting my hair since before anyone born after she started cutting my hair has been alive. She is still the best. I will be a loyal customer as long as I have hair to cut (which, sadly, won't be much longer). I've said it before and I'll say it again: she does accept walk-ins when she can, but it's best to make an appointment because she gets busy. I would send all of my friends to her if I had any, but enough about me and my sad, lonely and nearly bald life. Another 5 stars for Ly and Family Hair Care! read more

Ly Tuyet is the lone proprietor of this parlor on Solano. My hair is thick and has several "cowlicks" which makes it difficult to cut.....Ly has expertly cut my hair for many years, and is the best in the business! I recommend her highly! read more

My new favorite place to get great haircut for very little money. You can almost always get a same day appointment, and there is ample free parking nearby. read more

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We took my 2 year old in for her first haircut. I wanted to make a ponytail and cut it off and take it home, so I could remember how long it had grown. Ly said we couldn't do this in a way that would retain the length, but she could give me a ponytail that was half the length of all the hair she was cutting off. She seemed to think that was necessary in order to give a good haircut, which I know isn't true because I could have done it that way myself. I said no, I don't want that, I'll just take one long lock of hair after you start cutting it. Then she started cutting it off at half the length, and I got upset and said no, please stop doing that, I want a long piece. She kept doing it that way, saying what I wanted was impossible (even though now what I wanted was just for her to switch to her normal process of giving a haircut). Eventually somehow my husband convinced her to stop and just cut my daughter's hair normally, and eventually I got a lock of long hair to take home. This was pretty upsetting for me because my daughter's first haircut was a really sentimental moment and it felt kind of traumatic to have Ly just keep doing the thing I had asked her not to do, while I worried I wouldn't get anything to take home. My best guess is that the problem was a language barrier, but I thought we had communicated so I don't know what happened here. In hindsight I wish I had just called it quits when she said she couldn't give us the ponytail to take home because I know if I'd gone anywhere else we could have done it that way. If I could do it over I would definitely go somewhere else. We won't be coming back here. read more

This is a hidden gem for hair cuts and hair styling! After 30 some years of getting great cuts, my expert local barber retired, and I had to find a new one. I tried several places up and down Solano Ave, all of which were more or less okay. But after my first appointment with Ly at Family Hair Care I stopped looking!. Ly is an expert barber and stylist. She works quickly, carefully and gracefully. Always asks what kind of cut or trim I want, and always delivers. She listens well, and focuses her considerable skills on giving customers what they are looking for--all for a very, very reasonable price. I recommend her most highly! Jon W. read more

I called in and while on the phone she was very attentive. I called and she was able to get me in 30 minutes. But when I got there she started all her usual introduction and asked what I wanted. She shampooed and conditioned my hair but did not double shampoo and conditioned my roots which is very unusual. I asked for 2-3 inches off my hair and she even asked me to show her where and how much off. She did not listen to me at all and over 5 inches of my hair was cut. The haircut was good but very disappointing that so much of my time and effort into my hair was now gone. She kept saying during the haircut "so much" while pointing to ally hair on the floor. Lastly, she blow dried my hair, that comes with the wash, but when she started she did not even put heat protecting products in my hair. very disappointing and really just overall shocking. read more

$15 cash for my 4yo girls short "pixie" cut. Speak mandarin too which was nice for us- but also reasonable English. Booster seat and lollipops for my daughter were a nice plus. Reminds me of the Chinese salons I'd go to as a kid, no frills and just clean enough, and also a "good enough but not wow" cut. Mostly followed my wishes. Friendly service and treated my girl well. She was happy which is a win to me!! Advise to make an appointment; this is the cheapest haircut around including Great Clips where we usually go. read more

Ly is very skilled and efficient. Make sure to call her and make an appointment. Due to the pandemic she's not keeping full hours but as long as you call her, you won't have any problems getting a spot. read more

the person answered the phone is not well trained... I've been cutting my and three son's hair at the Supercuts in different location (Burlingame) for over +8years. Since I moved to Berkeley this summer, I tried to make an appointment, but the person answered the phone was not friendly or do not wish to answer any of my questions... I am not calling this site again. read more

Ly is a pleasant and affable Vietnamese stylist, charging $20 for women and $17 for men. She works completely alone and is a one man crusader, being receptionist and stylist. No shampoo included in price. Come during a nonpeak hour and day; otherwise one might find his patience truly tested. Bring titilliating reading mats! Skillwise, she's got down all the fundamentals and knows hair. As concerns the finer minutiae and infinitesimal nuances to true styling, I don't find her to be very experienced in this area. For the objective I had in obtaining a simple trim and nothing more, this was the correct choice to have made. Closeby and very reasonable. Her bathroom in the rear. The edge front of the toilet basically touches the small door and one has to sit askew on the john. Funky. Large space, no decor. PS just returned from AVEDA. They were able to point out the specifics of what lacks here in technique for a truly proper cut. read more

Ly's salon finally reopened. Ly wears face mask and implements other safety measures such as temperature checking and hand sanitizer. Hours are from 9am to 4pm currently. Ly is talented and patient and I have been coming to her salon for many years. read more

Easily our favorite place for haircuts in Albany. Ly is amazing and she has been taking care of both of my sons for 14 years now. They won't go anywhere else! :-) Friendly, affordable, great location and consistently excellent. read more

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Great spot . She really knows how to cut hair and takes the time to make it right. Would definitely go back.

Great haircuts, no frills, excellent value! Don't waste your money somewhere else paying for what are essentially day spas with a haircut thrown in-Ly's cuts are just as good as the fancy places, cost 1/3 the price, and you'll be in and out in a half hour. (She doesn't shampoo, but why pay someone to do something you do yourself every day at home?) read more

I just visited Ly in an emergency situation. She made time for me, asked questions, and listened to me each step of the way. For the price ($23 w no shampoo or blow dry), it just can't be beat. I'm much happier with my hair now thanks to Ly. read more

I just returned to Ly for the second time, and I have absolutely nothing but good things to say. I am thrilled to have finally found someone I trust with my hair, and plan on returning to her as long as she's in business. The only other time I've been as satisfied with my haircut is when I was paying $65 per cut. Ly does as good or better for under $20. She is extremely knowledgeable about hair and the technical aspects of what makes for a good cut. She also has the skills to implement that knowledge, and seems to take great care and pride in her work. She also seems to take great pains to achieve the look her customer desires. Special note to Asian guys: Ly understands how to cut stiff, straight Asian hair. I can't tell you how glad I am to finally have a haircut with some texture, and which doesn't just stick straight up like as if it were a badly executed crew cut. For non-Asians - for what it's worth - I'm the only Asian guy I've seen both times I've been there, so I'm guessing she's just as good with other types of hair. Note: cash only! read more

Alright, I don't typically write reviews, but will do anything for Ly. She has been cutting my and my daughter's hair for over three years now - and I have never had anything less than an excellent hair cuts for either one of us. Emily has been going to her since age 7 or so, and I've told Ly that she is so good with children, that she should emphasize that. She just smiles and keeps on giving us the excellent service we've come to expect, my mother is going to her now too. And yes, I've given her 50% tips too, just out of sheer amazement at her prices. Try her! read more

Ly is really just masterful with hair. I was even surprised how well she cut my hair since it's so difficult to cut curly hair. I've had many issues with people who say they know how to cut curly hair, but really not knowing anything. Ly knows her stuff though which is why I keep coming back to her! She's super honest! Also she doesnt take Credit Card so make sure to have cash or a check ready! read more

Ly always does an excellent job on my hair. I often get nice compliments and I'm very happy to spread the word about Family Hair Care. Her prices are very reasonable. I especially like that she doesn't use the smelly chemicals usually associated with hair salons. And I'm grateful that her business survived the pandemic. read more

Really awful experience - I took my 3-year-old for a haircut this afternoon; the woman cutting his hair started trimming it and then told me I would have to leave, that I could not wait in her shop while she was cutting his hair. I told her I was not comfortable leaving him and agreed to stand outside the glass door (so he was still in my sight). Has she explained this before she began the cut, we would have simply left. My son remained very obedient to her requests for him to look straight ahead for the rest of the haircut, but had tears streaming down his face because he thought I was gone. The haircut itself is not at all what I had asked for (I showed her photos of his last haircut - a simple, little-boy cut), and at one point her clippers slipped and she took a chunk of his hair out behind his ear, about 3/4" from his hairline (of note, he was not squirming or moving his head at all - just a slip of the clippers) and there was an area of scalp showing. She drew a line with the clippers from in front of his ear all the way to the back of his neck like a big, C-shaped racing stripe and shaved off all the hair from his hairline to the stripe to "hide" her mistake! Now one side of his head has all that hair missing, the other side is normal, and there is absolutely no fade between the top of his head to the clipper-cut portion, like he had a bowl on top of his head. She then allowed me back in the shop to collect my child, and we left. Now to find someone who can fix this mess! I cannot understand the good reviews for this establishment; hopefully we just came on a bad day, but we certainly will not try again. read more

Simply put, we love Ly. She listens to what you want, she is very friendly and helpful, her prices are right ($15, cash), she takes her time. I enjoy stylin' a cute pixie cut, and she "gets it"...I've sent friends and lovers to her, as well as my teenage son (who got a mohawk from her, then later changed to a totally different style, illustrating her versatility and willingness to listen). You can almost always walk in and be seen without a long wait, but we usually call her to give her a head's up that we're on our way, and she can usually get us in within an hour. The shop is sparse, but for $15/cut, we're not paying for the decor.... All in all, it's a relaxing and enjoyable 30 minutes well spent. Give her a try, you won't be sorry...she's wonderful. read more

With haircuts, it's safe to assume that you'll get what you pay for, so I was naturally apprehensive when I first saw the sign on Kay's door that listed haircuts starting at $11. I've been going back to her ever since. The salon isn't fancy, but it's clean and bright, and Kay definitely makes me feel comfortable (and you can't put a price on that). read more

Been going to Ly for 6 years now and she always does a great job. Make an appointment, she is usually too busy for walk ins.

Stilll the best deal and hair care around. Ly is just awesome and the attention is the best still. I go no where else but here!!

My boyfriend and I were new in Berkeley and finding a new hairdresser is almost as scary as Russian roulette. My boyfriend has short hair, so he waited as long as he could before finally deciding that he had to go get his hair cut. We went together, so I could jump on the hairdresser if she did something wrong and comfort him if it all went wrong. We had no idea where to go, but remembered we had seen a couple of places on Solano Avenue. So we strolled up and down the avenue before finally deciding for family hair care. After all we are picky AND don't want to spend a lot of money (I know...). I have to say this was a great experience, especially for the $15 you pay. Ly really rally listens to what you want and gives good advice, but will always do it the way you want it. No she does not wash your hair for the price but the result is still very agreeable. I went a couple of weeks later and have returned twice after that. She will never cut my hair shorter than I tell her and she totally get what I want. The hours are 7 days a week which is amazing from a customer perspective - she is really hard working and if you like your cut you should tip her well. read more

I took a chance and visited Ly for a correction to my hair after having had a bad experience elsewhere. not only is Ly good, she has the greatest personality-like an artist painting a picture. She did a great job on my hair and it looks great. I highly recommend Ly to anyone needing not just a cut, but coloring, hi-lighting, and many other services. She is really gifted and one of the sweetest people! The prices are actually incredibly good! read more

Ly is artistic, funny, fantastic and gives AWESOME haircuts and styles for an EXTREMELY reasonable price. She is the owner / operator, and is the sole hair stylist in her shop. I've been just about everywhere - SF, East Bay, Los Angeles, etc. This is the best hair stylist I've found, and I've stopped looking after finding Ly at Family Hair Care. My husband is pleased with his haircuts from Ly(for a guy with short hair, that says a lot). She listens and gets it. She takes time to look at your face, and discusses options with you, instead of surprising you with a look you may not have wanted. Give her a try - since women's cuts are $20 and men's are $18, we generously tip her, since her time and TLC are very much appreciated. She also cuts children's hair, hence the name of her shop. Call her for an appointment, since she's usually very busy. read more

When is the last time you wanted to tip 50%?! I haven't paid less than $50 for a hair cut in the last ten years... Ly charged me $20 and it was FAR better than some of the $70 cuts I've gotten in the past! 1. She listened to me and found a pic in a magazine to be sure we were on the same page 2. She explained what she was doing to my hair and why 3. She didn't ask me silly, annoying questions about my life 4. She took me for an appointment ONE HOUR from when I called!!! 5. She really took her time - using a hand razor to "wisp" the edges and texturized the rest - details other salons have missed (perfectionist might even be the correct term here!) Now, if you're looking for a hip upscale salon, this is not it... there is very little decoration and no music. You will also not be offered a shampoo or wash here. However, the location is terrific, Ly knows what she is doing, and if you're looking for a really good hair cut for an incredible price, then this is your place! I will be back! read more

Ly is terrific - excellent haircut for the price. She's so friendly and takes care to make sure the style is what you want.

Ly listens, can always squeeze me in, makes sure I'm happy, remembers how I like my hair cut and charges fairly. She is pleasant and upbeat. Happy to keep patronizing a friendly, local business and recommend anyone dissatisfied with their current hair management personnel to check Ly out! read more

I won't be returning. Thankfully the haircut was for my little daughter- and kids can carry off even terrible haircuts . However, I will not be returning here for a haircut for her either. I don't understand the rave reviews. read more

I just moved to the east bay and been looking for a decent barber shop or salon nearby. I just got out of this place. I sat for less than 9 mins and she's done with my hair. I showed her a picture of a line-up and she still didn't get it what I was trying to achieve. Ugh. Was questioning me - that it's not #2 but guuurrrrrl - I've been getting #2 forever! Now I know why it's $12! read more

I've gotten my hair cut here several times now. Being a guy with short hair, I don't need an expensive cut. This place has only a few hair stylists, so my hair is cut more consistently than at Supercuts. My wife doesn't like my hair to be clipped, and they are willing to give a scissors cut. They renovated recently, and they take walk-ins. read more

Ly is fantastic and I'm so glad to have found this place. I was a walk-in the first time and was so impressed with my haircut. Ly has remembered me every time and how I like my hair cut. I appreciate that she takes her time and never rushes me through. She is friendly, professional, and the shop is always very clean! Make sure to make an appointment and bring cash. A men's cut is $17 which is extremely reasonable for such a great cut and for a shop on Solano. read more

Was looking for a place to take my son to get his haircut on a Sunday. Saw on Yelp that this was open but when I called the phone number it says they're closed. read more

My family and I come here every month. Ms. Lee is so good. My kid's friends are now coming here too. She does a great job.

Ly is always so nice and accomodating. She is technically and artistically good as a haircutter; always does a great job, and charges very little for her services. I keep coming back almost once a month for my regular, good-looking haircut! read more

Ly is fabulous! Wonderful styling skills and her hair coloring is both terrific and economical. I recommend her wholeheartedly to my friends--both male and female. read more