i get my hair cut by cuc and she always does it perfectly. the prices are also extremely reasonable. it's very easy to make appointments and cuc is very sweet read more

Cookie did my hair so good! I've never done my hair short before but she knew exactly what i wanted after showing her a photo. She recommended me to get a little bit of bangs too to make my hairstyle look even better. She is an expert!! There were two other hairstylists who were doing men haircut while I was there & they were also cutting hair really nicely. This place is cash only though so make sure to have that in hand! read more

BEWARE. Cuc burnt my moms head in multiple places when she came in for a perm. Not only did she burnt her head, she didn't inform my mom. The burns are obvious even without putting the hair back. Protect you and your family. read more

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This is a Great small mom and pops salon. The people there are very kind and helpful. read more

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I've been to this hair salon since I was still in high school but I didn't even write a review for them. This is a family owned business so don't expect that you'll get exceptional services. Cuc is my favorite hair stylist. Sweet lady an very attentive with her clients. She wouldn't jump around from one customer to another like other Asian salons does. As for Mrs. Nga, my Mom usually have her hair perm and cut by her. My Mom wouldn't want anyone else to lay hands on her hair except Nga. They can be very busy on the weekends so appointment is highly suggested. read more

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Thanks Ms. Nga for my beautiful hair color and style today. As always, everything is perfection. read more

Modec's Hair Design - Hair cut by Ms. Nga on Friday 11/19/2021 - Hair Salons Near Me - San Jose, California

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I was in dire need of a trim, I'm one of THOSE people who refuse to let strangers cut/style my hair because I always expect it to be the worst. Also not to stereotypical or rascist against my own kind, cheap haircuts by Asians are usually too good to be true ... right? My mom always get's her hair cut her and believes the pricing is relatively cheap. Just so you know paying $40 for a haircut is just sensible to her. As reluctant as I was, I looked at my horrible split ends and sat in the seat. She explained that she had to cut a bit off more than I would want do to the damaged bottoms and relayered my hair. Even though I was planning on just trimming an inch off and no bangs or layers, the latter she did anyways. $20 bucks for trimmed hair, layers and side swept bangs. Including styling, I left kinda feeling like a new person. I can still say I'm pretty bitter about my hair being cut so short, only because my hair grows slower than grass but she did a good job and it was pretty cheap. Expect the employees here to speak in Vietnamese and tend to their wandering children, but that's just some strangeness you'll have to get accustomed too at this kind of shop. You know the place is good when the seats waiting for hair cuts are all full! read more

I would give 5 Stars to my hairstylist. Cuc is really good, everytime i come here she already know what kind of hair cut i want. For $20 hair cut & hairstyle its very reasonable. She also do updos for special events. I will always come here during our company Christmas party for updos. Been coming here for almost 17 yrs. read more

I'm from Oakland where a hair cut from People's Barber runs you $45 and almost no one here knows how to cut a Vietnamese man's hair. Modec is $10 for a cut and is worth much more! I'm happy to say I've finally found a solid place to get a cut and it is here I here at Modec. Tu Sang, aka Chu Thu cuts hair with precision and cleans it all up with a straight razor. I definitely recommend Modec for anyone who needs a great cut and doesn't want to pay crazy prices. read more

I've been coming here to get my hair cut with Cuc for many years. Cuc is an honest person, she sometimes refused to cut my hair because she thinks my hair still looks good. If it was someone else they would just do it and charge me instead. She always does a good job cutting my hair and her price is reasonable. read more

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Ya know? Some days, I hate this place with a passion. But other days, I'm in love with it. Today is one of those "other days". Originally located on Tully, the entire strip where Modec used to be burned down. I know, I saw it. After the fire (4 or so years ago?) I forgot about the place and never heard from them again. But one day, I heard from someone that they relocated. So I had to check it out. As you can see from my default picture, I prefer a close cut. I part my hair and throw on a little grease (murrays hair cream) to give it that classic look. But every time I go to a haircut place they ALWAYS fuck up my hair! Except for Modec (sometimes). If you're an Asian man who needs a classic, good haircut, for under $10 dollars, go here. Ask for the "old man" or "Don". If you are a man, DO NOT. I repeat, DO NOT! go to the women. Nothing against the ladies, but they can't cut my hair the way I want it. That being said, they cut it straight, and they cut it well. They know how to form my hairstyle and at the end, they take those blades used for shaving, and they shave the edges of your hair, leaving it smooth. For an Asian man looking for an Asian man's haircut, this is the place to go. No bullshit. I would give it 5 stars, but they always seem to fuck up the appointments/make me wait. Other than that, good place. I give Modec a 4 out of 5. read more

MODEC IS GODLY! It has also moved! The old plaza caught on fire and burned the whole thing down. It is now at the plaza next to Chuck E Cheese's! Between that and the post office @: Modec's Hair Design 2481 Alvin Ave San Jose, CA 95121 (408) 223-8829 But yea, GODLY PLACE. I drive from FREMONT/CAMPBELL just to get my haircut here. My girlfriend hella told me to come here and I was like ehh... okay. But yea, YOU WANNA SEE THE OWNER LADY. Her name is Cookie. She's like in her 30s, hella tiny petite litlte Viet lady. She doesn't talk much, especially not to one who can't speak Viet (me lol). But yea, my girlfriend's whole family almost goes here, hella of her friends, and me. Dude, she's just hella good. ANDDDDDD. hella economical, affordable. No clue what it is for ladies, but it's like 8 bucks for guys. I think she charges 3 bucks for bangs for my girl, and 15 for a hair cut. Dude, hella legit. And for guys who are hella old school, dude, she uses a single bladed razor to clean up your sideburns, around your ear, and the hairline all the way around your neck. I don't know if you understand yo, this is the same bladed weapon that old school Mafioso gangs kept stashed on a vest pocket of their their three piece suit. It's like a few inches long and sharp enough to take off your finger. It has to be sharpened with a leather strap. So yea, SHE USES THIS. It feels hella good! AND looks incredible, hella clean look after. It's like..... using tire dressing versus not using tire dressing after washing your car. Dude, just go. End of story. read more

I love this place.my mom wanted me to go this place because she knows the lady there but i was a little skeptical. My mom showed me the place and i was really having doubts. The front of the salon was really small and shabby. After much convincing from my mom, i gave it a try because i seriously needed a haircut before the start of school. i went in and sat down on the chair. A lady named Cuc went to cut my hair and she was nice. She was vietnamese and very small but she was really professional. She asked me what i wanted and made sure she got everything right before cutting. She occasionally talked to me during the cut but not often. She didnt rush anything and it was a really relaxing atmosphere. In the end, I love the cut and was amazed at how perfect it was. She only charged me 15 bucks for the whole thing and i thought that was cheap for such a beautiful cut. You dont want to be fooled by the exterior of this place and i STRONGLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE TO ANYBODY. CHEAP, BEAUTIFUL, AND RELAXING ... what more can you want? read more

I'm so happy my salon hopping days are over! My hair has finally found the stylist it's been longing for. After bouncing around all around town for so many years, I'm glad I decided to try Modec. Idk if that's the owner's name, but it's a little old sweet lady that works her magic on my mane. I've gone to her 3 times already and that's a record for me because I will usually leave a salon to go home and cry about my horrible haircut and never go back. The lady asks what I want, I give her a brief, 10 second explanation, then I sit back, close my eyes, and trust her. And so far she's given me exactly what I wanted 3 out of 3 times. I only paid $20 (not including tip) and my hair is super thick and down to my lower back. A price like that with the quality of the cuts can't be beat. read more

Let me start off by saying I probably cut my hair twice or three times a year so I'm extremely picky when my hair doesn't get cut the way I want it to. Both ladies there have cut my hair before and both of them really listen to what you want instead of what they think is best (no one knows your hair better than you!). I've never grown disappointed in a haircut in the past 5 years from this place. It's seriously a gem! I'm so happy I've finally found my place WOULD RECOMMEND TO ANYONE read more

I've been coming here for almost 10 years and I am pleased with their cuts & customer service. The floor was recently upgraded along with other furniture. This location has AC, & prices are good. I recommend it. read more

Im sorry but my barber has been cutting my hair for over a decade she knows exactly what to do and how to do it whether i want to try something new or bring back something old. I cant find someone like that anywhere unless i start goin somewhere else for ten years. Cant beat these prices! read more

This place is great, I've been coming here for years and years. They never done me wrong. Whether it be Nga, or Cuc or the other old dude whose name I'm forgetting. They won't do you wrong, their haircuts are wonderful and they've been at it for years!! read more

I've been coming here since I was just a baby. Not once have they disappointed me or my family. They are kind, professional, and very pleasant people. read more

I love this place. Chu Tu does the best haircut for $9.

So today I decided to get a trim since my bangs were in my eyes and bleeh.... anyways I was deciding on where to get the cut considering the fact I was gonna get my bangs trims and you girls know how our bangs is like the big picture...They make a difference so i was deciding hmm $50 hair cut or take a chance at an asian salon. NEITHER I realized everytime I go to this women I am always happy! YEAH! HAPPY GIRL! She always cutts my bangs on point. She takes her time. She's not like most asian women who go SNIP SNIP SNIP... she goes through every layer of your hair. I on the other hand have very dead ends and she got rid of them! She went through every layer. She also listens to whatever you tell her to do, she doesnt do her own thing! SHE ASKS YOU WHAT YOU WANT. Im satisfied! Will come back every 2 weeks? (= Btw Don't know her name but she has short hair.... everyone in my family goes to her. Not your typical asian salon... No gossiping etc! read more

Great service. This store is now located at 2481 Alvin Ave, San Jose, CA - (408) 223-8829 Only a few blocks away from the old location. The new location look much bettter with a bigger parking space. The service is the same as before if not better. I would definitely come back again for haircut or for special occasion makeup. All of my friend now come to this place for haircut and make up as well. The hair stylist is gifted with such great skill read more

eriodic Although I now resettled in Turlock, CA, I still come here in San Jose, CA for my periodic haircut since I was used to do this with my barber Mr. Toh........ Mario read more

I have had my share of so many bad haircuts and jumping from one salon to the next to find my go to hairstylist! I finally found her. I've had problems where my hair ended up being a down right bad cut, cutting my hair way shorter than requested, over doing it with the hot flat iron, or cut not being what I showed a picture of. Thanks to my mother, she suggested I go here for Cuc to cut my hair. At first i was very skeptical of anymore asian places. Cuc is professional and cuts your hair how you request it. She's always kept my length as I ask it and never rushes the cut. All of my haircuts are at least 30 minutes long for $20. Thank you Cuc and thank goodness for anymore horrible haircuts! :) read more

What can I say? This place here the wait can be a bit long but the wait is totally worth it for only $10 you get a nice haircut, Great service and also they take their time cutting your hair to make sure it looks great not like some other places that are just trying to get your business and money quickly. read more

Very happy with my new haircut. I'm really impressed. Cuc did a great and very thorough job!!! Highly recommend