I've been going here for 6+ years now and I've loved pretty much every experience! I used to just come with my mom as she'd get her hair done, but now I have to stop by whenever I'm in the area. I first fell in love with the place when they did an amazing job with my hair for prom. I wanted something curly, but didn't really have an idea and didn't want to look like a hideous high schooler. Mai did an AMAZING job, accommodated me in the morning, plus it was only $30! Hella beats the hundreds that my friends spent. I like the oil treatments and getting my hair trimmed here. They do good work at a cheapie price! Seemingly hole-in-the-wall places are the BEST, yo. Very, very accommodating to my family, and they take walk-ins. The waxing, manis and pedis are pretty good, but I wouldn't suggest a facial. It's not bad, but it's not really a facial; it's more like a facial-lite + shoulder massage. I didn't mind, but my dad did. PS - hey fellas. Haircuts here for $8. Where else can you beat that? PPS - If you were wondering what I meant by "very, very accommodating," I meant that my mom and I used to take my grandma here to get her hair done. She was in a nursing home at the time and had to be in a wheelchair, and the ladies here always made her feel amazing and welcome (and perhaps made her forget that she was living in a Shady Pines dealio. Golden Girls, anyone?) read more

I have been going to Expert Cut for many years, and got a haircut there about 6 weeks ago, when they were able to cut hair outside. They are now open for indoor services, with everyone respecting social distancing and wearing masks, etc. You do not need an appointment, and they really need to have all their regular customers return. The Covid situation has taken its toll on so many businesses. I do not want them to go under like so many salons (especially nail salons) have due to the current situation. Please return to Expert Cut for your next haircut, or as a first time customer. They do a really good job at reasonable prices! read more

This salon has the nicest, hardest working staff. They do a great job with hair care at below market price. They really should charge more, so tip them well! read more

The lady who cut my hair was extremely rude. I will not be coming back. I am very displeased with how she cut my hair. I paid $15 plus a $4 tip for my haircut, which is pretty generous considering how rude she was to. I used to have a positive opinion about this place, but not anymore. I'm taking my business elsewhere from now on. read more

This is a gem of place to get your hair done. I have white hair and every cut shows. Mai does a fabulous job. The shop is a small, strip mall salon with no frills in decoration but the cuts are equal to the shop I paid $50 at. I've been going back for 14 years. I've had hair cut and styled and perms. Both were great work. The cost is less than $20 for a cut! You can't beat the price and the work is excellent. read more

I love Mai and the way she does my hair! Everyone it's perfect and she does exactly what I like! She is highly professional and kind at the same time. Will keep going there! Highly highly recommend Mai!!! read more

I absolutely love this place and have been going here for years! Throughout the years, I've tried many different cuts and many different colors from side bangs to layers to a lob to highlights and they continuously do an amazing job! Even though I moved out of the bay, I am super picky about my hair so I still only get my hair done here. The ladies are friendly and I love the work they do at a very affordable price. I've gone to an expensive salon before and had the same look done which cost me more than double their price! Every single time, I'm repeatedly happy with how my hair turns out. They help guide me to which colors would best work for my hair and offer great tips on how to style the cut/care for the color. They are the best and I love my hair! read more

The Expert Cut - Hair Salons Near Me - San Jose, California

I've been coming here for years. The service here is great! Quick, friendly, And it's only $8 dollars for a haircut!! read more

My A-line haircut was done well and prices are very reasonable. I came in at a good time and didn't have to wait long too. I recommend this place especially if you have very thick hair and just want a simple and inexpensive haircut. read more

Very friendly, owner operated business. Came to get haircut for myself, and got the whole family done all in one visit.

I think the gal who cut my hair did a good job, BUT, I just asked for 3 inches off and it was more like 5. Also, my boyfriend got his hair cut at the same time by someone else. His took 5 min. longer. My hair is just straight, super easy to cut. Mine cost $18, his $10! I mean $18 is still a great price BUT why did I pay $8 more? There was no styling involved on my hair - just a straight cut. There were no products involved. If I go back I will ask about the difference in price! read more

I have been a loyal customer at Expert Cut for 12+ years. The entire team is great, respectful, and always provide a great experience. I have mentioned to the owner that her prices are too low for the service I receive from my friends at Expert Cut. I would recommend Expert Cut, they all do a great job and make you feel at home, and their prices are amazing! read more

This place is great and I have been going there for many, many years......I'd say more than 12 to be exact! When I first started going there I went thru a few hair dressers until I finally setteled in with Lan, she is absolutely the best! I have never had an issue with any of my cuts and she is very accomodating. I used the owner a few times and I never had decent results at all. She will cut your hair the way she wants to and not the way you want it cut no matter what and gets bit argumentative about it if you complain.........she insists on cutting with razors only and will not pick up the scissors, she also did a bad job on my nails more than once and another time she made a mess o ut of my high lights by using a used cap with big holes and the colors ran, she refused to fix it. But I love Lan and she is the best...ask for her and only her and you will be very happy you did! Very nice and does an esxcellent job! may does a nice job on nails as well. Owner is nice but just not customer oriented! read more

I got my hair cut here for the first time because I always passed by it on my way to the gym, and happened to see the "$8" sign on the window yesterday. It turns out, the haircut was $8 for a reason. I told the lady I wanted my sides buzzed and faded with a "2", and for the top, to keep the middle longer, especially in the front, and to trim the sides to be cut slightly shorter, and the back slightly shorter (sort of TaeYang's faux hawk...), and finally to thin it out so it was less bulky. Because I got the sense that she didn't totally understand english, I pointed at a picture that I happened to see on the wall and said, "just like that". So she began to fade the sides and did a mediocre job (it is still quite a bit uneven, but I didn't even bother complaining). There wasn't really a point when she "finished" fading my sides, because as she got higher and higher, she continued to use the buzzer. Even when she got to the top, and I asked her to cut with scissors, she refused, and told me she was just 'even-ing' it out and that she would cut with scissors later. Hearing this, I told her that I didn't want my hair to be super even on the top, as I was going for a messy/rugged look. She just ignored me and continued to buzz. I let her continue because it seemed she wasn't quite at the top, but rather on the sides, just higher up than I was used to. But out of nowhere, BUZZ, there goes the middle of the top of my hair. I looked like an 8 year old with a plain old buzz cut that his mom gave him... but worse... After that, I kept suggesting different ways to fix certain aspects of what she had done, but all she kept doing was arguing with me and telling me that she couldn't do this and couldn't do that because my hair was too short in the middle or my hair was too long on the sides...WHAT? Isn't that the exact opposite of what I asked you to do!? All in all, I felt I was grossly overcharged for a haircut that I could have given to myself, and done much better at, at the same time. read more

The ladies here are super friendly and the prices are great! My fiance gets his haircuts here and they always do it right. I also got my eyebrows waxed here and she did an amazing job. I will continue to come back again and again! read more

My wife and I have been going here for years. "Chau" always does our cuts and she is consistent and friendly, while not being over the top chatty. The place ain't much to look at, but you'll get over it when you get a quality cut for not much $$$. read more

I just went to Expert Cut for the first time based on reviews, location, and pricing. After a few years of never really being satisfied with my previous salon, I now feel I have a great new place to go to! I was so happy when I left. They were fast, friendly, and did a beautiful job. It's risky and a little nerve-wracking to try a new place but this was definitely a risk worth taking! I will not only go back but made my next appointment before I left. read more

i love this little gem! I have long long hair that I take pride in. They are the only ones I trust with it! The ladies really listen to what you want and the service is so great! they are very welcoming. I've been going her for a few years now and will continue as long as I'm here! read more

I've never gotten an amazing haircut and gel nails done for under 30 before! My mom took me here when I came back home. My pixie had grown into a mullety type of mess and things were still looking hopeless in the short bob department. One of the stylists worked her magic and within ten minutes I had an amazing short and asymmetrical haircut that will grow out nicely without looking awkward in the meantime. Then, she gave me these cute gel nails. All of this for a great affordable price! You don't see that often. Since I speak Vietnamese I found it a comfortable and familiar environment. And honestly? I'm never going to get a 60 dollar haircut again as long as this place is open! read more

Been getting my hair cut here since I was 10. The shop is clean and everyone is nice and knows how to give a good fade.

I have been to this place for haircut a few times. I never had to wait for for a long time. The place is well-lit and clean. The conversation is limited because most workers speak mainly Vietnamese. Good place to have a haircut for $ 10.00 read more

This place is great. Me and my friend both went I to get haircuts and they attended us really fast and they get the job done quickly as well. I love the way my hair cut turned out. Normally I hate going to hair cut places because of the amount of time they spend, like a hour or so, but this place took no more than half a hour to attend us and get the job done and well. Both of the workers that were working the day we came were such sweet hearts but don't bombard you with questions and all of that annoying stuff other places do. read more

Nice and clean place. Staff is very friendly. Very inexpensive. Only improvement I would like is they keep track of my personal preferences, but then who else truly does that. read more

I have been a customer for many years. The shop is always neat and clean and the staff are friendly. I always request a simple cut and..... for the price it's a great value! The location is convenient too. read more

The best Hair care (cut,style, color, perm, shampoo, anything relating to hair short of surgical implanting follicles into your body) establishment on earth! If you want your hair done right, then this is where to go. The prices are the lowest around and the service is the best around. I have went countless times while their hours of operation say they are closed. They open the door for me and ask me how I want my hair. I do not recommend to go there during non business hours though. I merely used it as an example of how awesome the level of service is here. If you like supporting local "mom & pop" type of businesses then this is it. No franchise, no fancy gimmicks, just the best hair and beauty salon on the plant. read more

I have been coming here for 12 years and love the job that Lan does on my hair. It is always 100% Never, ever and issue. I only use Lan however. I've had problems here when another stylist cut my hair so I only use Lan and if she's not there I just go back. May does a great job on nails too. They are the only two I will use when I go there and I have perfect results everytime! Not so good results with one of the others there however as I mentioned on both hair and nails. Lan is the best! She has the last chair from the door. read more

I went here on the recommendation of a friend for a cut and Mai was brilliant - loved the cut and it's held its shape even after 2 months!! I went back for a color with Mai again a week later and I'm still getting compliments on it. Not only would I definitely go back, I have scheduled my next color with Mai already. The value is great too. read more

Pretty good. My husband and I hot haircut here. Will come again.

Roommate suggested this place. I got my hair cut here today and I love my new cut. It's only $15 for women and for men is only $8.00, it is cheap to compare with others salon in Saratoga or Los Gatos or near by. The women here can speak good English and are nice. There is plenty of parking in the area. Weekend, they always are busy and to avoid the waiting, I come here on weekday after work. The good thing, they open until 7 pm. read more

I love this place my hubby, mother in law and i get our hair cut here and they are so nice i have extremly curly hair and usually anywhere else im very upset with the cut but here it came out wonderfull for a great price!!!!! and the fact that its a little hole in the wall means there isnt a long crazy wait which makes life really simple when you have a 10 month old son!!!!!! Mia does all of our hair and ill keep going back read more