I've been a customer of Long's since the previous century when he had a shop called "Satisfaction! for Hair" where Caña is at now... or maybe Lanesplitters Pizza, I forget. So since we have some history, I'm going to try my best to write an honest review. Long listens and is calm and steady, he never seems rushed or slow, he pays attention to what he's doing and is good at detail. My hair is pretty simple, just some clippers and maybe some scissor action for what's left of my precious few dozen strands on top of my head (fight on brave follicles!). But since I don't have thick luxurious hair, what I do have is treasured much more. Walking into this place is like stepping into a previous decade. Thats because Long took over the business from the previous owner who reminded me of John Waters and always had older lady customers with cotton candy colored hair in his chairs. That guy was a staple in the community and I used to love peering through that second floor window as a kid to see if pink or blue was the color of the day. The hair drying stations were from the previous owner too--the big boxy leather(ette?) chairs with the mind-control acrylic hemisphere that capped your head and blew out heat. On cold days, Long turns them on to warm up the place; I always get a chuckle out of that. His magazine selection is pretty good (San Francisco Magazine, 7x7, Sunset, Travel). No Playboy like my old retired barber, but I just read my Playboy online nowadays anyway. There are some free parking spaces across the street underneath the freeway. Otherwise, the Trader Joe's/Lakeshore Merchants lot is just around the corner. read more

I looked at several different place and reviews when I moved to Oakland before I decided to go visit Long...I'm not sure if the research paid off... I have to say that Long was great!!! I love my haircut!!! I can't give more than 3 stars though...I don't know whether other Yelpers are lying, or prices have gone up, or if shampooing costs an extra $20 or what...but I got charged $45 for my haircut & shampoo . I had pulled out $40 before going in (and paid a $3 ATM fee) thinking that would be more than enough, but had to go back out (which was embarrassing) and pull out another $20 and pay another $3 fee. So all in all my "$25" haircut cost me $56 (I had to give him a $5 tip). So yeah I was super happy with the service just not the price. I'll have to let the whole thing marinade a bit before I decide whether I'm going back read more

I happened upon Long's hair salon one evening and decided to give it a try. After listening to what I wanted, Long cut away at my hair and voila.. I ACTUALLY loved my hair cut!! He definetly understands how to cut asian hair. Oh, and the price is very fair for a women's hair cut ($25-30), I've been to other places and they charged $35 for mediocre hair cut.. yuck! Since moving here, I have yet to find a good stylist that understands how to cut asian hair! Thanks Long, I'll be coming back as a long time customer! read more

I went into this place with my bf so he could get a hair cut. It's right above a gelato shop on Lakeshore. They have a bunch of hair dryer chairs that you can reline in and read the paper while someone is getting a cut, very nice. After the bf's hair was finished the stylist Long looked at me and said that if I want to get a hair cut too he'd do it. My hair was wind blown with wispy wings and was looking pretty bad. I planned to get a hair cut the following day at a place that would have cost me $60 plus tip. I usually have my sister cut my hair because I trust her to cut it to my liking. She's busy with mommy duties and couldn't do it. I decided to trust Long and talked about what I wanted done with my hair. This is the first time in maybe 2 or 3 years that I have gone to a salon. He did a good job and I am happy. Long said he wouldn't so much as "cut" my hair as he would "fix it." It had been looking flat in texture for weeks and it is nice and full again. Bf's haircut $20 Jeni's cut w/ wash $27 We're both happy and would definitely go back again. I should also mention that we were walk-ins and got hair cuts right away and that the view from the cutting floor to the Grand lake farmer's market was great. read more

Just got my first haircut at Long Hair Salon. Love it! Don't let the name fool you; they do a fantastic job on short hair too! I now have a regular place to get my hair cut. read more

Long is the best barber I have ever been to. He shaves my head to perfection, always comes up with new ways to make my facial hair look good and current, his prices are great, and his kindness and personal charm are evident. It's a pleasure to get what hair I have cut at Long's Hair Salon! read more

7 years later and Long is still cutting my hair. The man is a true gem of Oakland and knows a lot about life. Still the best hair cuts of my life. read more

Definitely knows straight, fine hair! He's genuinely passionate (NOT pretentious) about hair health and beauty, and I appreciated how he took his time to achieve the look I wanted. It was a bit pricey, but I'll most likely return because I finally feel like I found someone who knows how to my cut hair -- and that's more than I can ask for. Heads up, though, it's not fancy -- not in the least. You'll be fine as long as you don't expect a 5-star salon experience. read more

I have been getting my haircut by Long for over 21 years. He's been consistently good at cutting short hair. His price has also always been fair. I would encourage making an appointment if you do not want to wait. Otherwise walk ins are always welcome. You can also call ahead to see if he is busy. Long has been helping support this neighborhood before it was popular to hang around this area. Parking is tough on Saturday during farmers market hours. read more

I have been going to Long for just shy of 25 years, & I have to say he is the absolute best! He has a great attention to detail, great customer service, is friendly, & will always do his best to accommodate even the last-minute walk-ins. Do yourself a favor & give Long a try, you won't be sorry :o) read more

I brought my Mom here for cut & color without an appointment and he was very, very good to her. He suggested highlights when she described the look she was going for. He has excellent, patient, compassionate and accommodating customer service. For example, she wanted to have a cigarette while the color was settling in, and when he needed to dab the highlights again he just went outside where she was sitting to do it instead of making her come inside again. My mother was extremely pleased with how good a job he did. I'd never gone to him myself before, but we won me as a new customer that day. I returned to get my own hair cut and he did a great job (long wavy hair that I wanted to stay long and just get a healthy trim, and I wanted layers). He did not cut too much off and the layers were great. Going again soon. The location is also convenient with an ATM just outside if you need to grab cash to pay. read more

I walk by Long's salon everyday day on my way home from work. I finally had a chance to stop by today for a haircut and I'm absolutely in love with it! I highly recommend this salon. read more

I've been going to Long for about 10 years, and I've never had a bad experience with him. My kids now get their haircuts from him as well, and he's great with them. Nice guy, very talented, and I've never had to wait a long period of time for a haircut. read more

I had been going to the same person for about five years and my satisfaction was going downhill gradually; I realized I never left his place feeling great about my hair. My last cut was two weeks ago and, after looking in the mirror when I got home, I realized our relationship was over. Thus, I researched Yelp for a hair cutter near me and remembered Long, read his reviews and walked in today without an appointment. I showed him a few pictures of what I wanted, he nodded and then tenderly washed my hair. Then he pulled out his little pinking shear type scissors and went to work. I can't remember the last time I smiled in the mirror as I watched myself being transformed. Long is fabulous. His cut was exactly what I wanted. I love it. read more

Long has been cutting my hair for the past 4 years or so. I cannot say enough good things about him. He is highly skilled and professional. He is also just a warm and nice person and I know that he generally cares about making my hair look its best. Go to Long and you will look sharp!!! read more

A friend referred me to Long. I walked in, sat down, and for $25 got the best professional hair cut I've had in ages--not excluding the "friend" that surprised me with a $75 price tag (!!!!!!!!!!). I told him what I thought I might want, and he proceeded to do exactly that but better. My hair is very straight, slippery, THICK-but-fine white-girl hair that some stylists can't figure out what to do with. I had to give him a huge tip or feel guilty. read more