Millbrae Hair Salon

I’ve been going here since high school because one of my girlfriends recommended it to me. This place is really great. A family business run by wife and husband, Mai and Max. There’re both really great! I get my haircut with either one of them and it always turns out the way I want it. I get a haircut over here for $ 30, that includes wash, cut, and style. It gets busy over here so make sure you call ahead for an appointment. Especially with Mai, you should at least call two weeks ahead of time for an appointment with her. There business has grown over the years, now they have a full salon full of hair stylist. I believe they cut, color, style, and maybe more (but im not too sure). No problem finding parking over, there’s a 2 hour free parking lot next door and one hour free on the street.

I searched for a barber shop close and I found these guys here in Unilocal.So I called them and schedule an appointment for 6:30 pm for my two sons. Somebody named Chris just texted me less than an hour before our appointment that he doesn’t have time for them tonight without even scheduling another time or apology to cancel the appointment. Disappointed!

They are simply great ! I have tried 2 random haircuts recently, and both absolutely met my expectations. This review is long overdue :) They are quite affordable as compared to other salons. I have been to expensive salons before and wasn’t even satisfied 10% as compared to here.
P. S. — I think it is a good idea to leave a generous tip considering excellent service at comparatively lesser price.

Sudi does a great job every time! She does highlights that look natural (blonde), and a great cut. I’ve been going to Sudi for a year and she always works with my schedule to squeeze me in (within a week of inquiry). I would recommend Sudi to anybody looking for natural-​looking highlights with a great cut!

I decided to give Sudi a try after reading all the positive Unilocal reviews a few years ago, and those reviews were spot on. Sudi does an amazing job layering my hair — I love how the haircut not only looks great but is also easy to maintain. I have been coming back to Sudi for all my haircuts since then. She is very nice, and I usually just text her with my appointment request and she gets back to me promptly. Give her a try (650) 490‑0976. The salon is nothing fancy and she is just renting a station there. Price for a haircut is very reasonable.

I made an appointment over the phone last Saturday for the upcoming Monday (¹⁄₂₆) to get my highlights done, a trim/​thinning, and a blowout. Spoke with Max who was very kind, and the appointment was to be with Vidal.
Upon entrance, I was greeted not with «hellos» but blank, confused stares. I’d given Max a heads up that I was coming straight from a flight so I would have my suitcase with me – maybe I looked odd? Anyway, there were two people in chairs and two respective gentlemen doing their hair. I asked for Vidal, who looked super confused even as I explained that I was his 4:00 appointment. He gave me a smock and I went into the bathroom to change, stoked that I’d soon have my hair completed so I could get back to my hotel and relax!
As I sat in his chair, he asked what I wanted to do with my hair and I reiterated what I’d told Max over the phone. For context, and out of fairness, I recognize that English is not Vidal’s first language so when he didn’t understand what I was saying, I continued trying patiently to convey my message. Highlights, trim/​thin, blowout. After several minutes, his fellow hairdresser starts hysterically laughing and speaking to him in their native tongue. At that point, I got a little annoyed and asked what was going on. The other hairdresser said that Vidal didn’t understand what I wanted. Apparently not only did he not understand what I wanted, but he was UNABLE to do what I wanted. That’s right, he said that he couldn’t do my highlights… and that the only person able to do them was just about to leave so I was out of luck. Being a beauty professional (esthetician) myself, I don’t know what kind of state board licensing he went through, but it certainly was not anything that is legitimate – more on that in a bit.
I said to myself, «okay Alexis, you’re already here and don’t know the area so you may as well take him up on at least the trim and blowout.»
I told them that I still was interested in giving them business based on the positive reviews I’d seen, to which Vidal said that he could do the trim and blowout AFTER he was done with another person’s hair. By this point I was almost in tears. They told me I was welcome to go somewhere else – mind you, I was not angry, did not appear angry, never raised my voice – there was literally no reason for them to say that, aside from getting me out of there. It was insulting.
I sat for probably about 20 minutes listening to them laugh and buzz before using my sense to call somewhere else.
Never ever ever have I experienced ANYTHING as strange, confusing and disappointing as this. Completely unprofessional, and I don’t want to bring racism into the conversation but pretty sure it reared its ugly head here.
I will be pursuing a claim with the BBB and Consumer Affairs/​Board of Cosmetology.
Do not waste your time or money on this establishment whose interior looks like Fantastic Sam’s ugly stepchild and employees who have the maturity of such.

I just moved to the area and was looking for someone to cut my hair. I came to see Sudi because of the reviews. She was able to update my layered haircut without taking off much of the length. When I came home, my boyfriend said he really liked it and he is picky. $ 35 for a cut and style is not a bad price, pretty good actually.
My hair is shoulder length and I have fine hair. I would like a hairdresser who can cut my hair in such a way that I can have volume at a longer length. I did have such a hairdresser a few years back but they are hard to come by. For an updated and clean cut, Sudi does a fine job.

I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to write this review.
I have been coming here for about two years after checking Unilocal for a replacement for a salon that had gotten too expensive. Here I found Sudi, a warm and extremely accommodating stylist. She cuts and colors my hair for A LOT less than I used to pay. And everyone says my hair is so much better than when I went elsewhere. Who knew!
The only con, and it’s not one I care about at all, is that the salon is NOT fancy. More like anti-​trendy. No hard sell of hair products here; they don’t sell them. But who cares — it’s my hair I care about and I’ve got plenty of unused product overflowing my bathroom cabinet!
Can’t review any other stylists because it’s Sudi I love, and I think she just rents a chair. So give her a try. Her # is 650−490−0976.

Getting my hair did!!! Thanks Mai your the best… you always know exactly what I want and you make it happen.
Can’t believe I’ve been coming here for 17 years now… and not once have you failed me I always leave happy and beautiful!
This is deff a long over due post sorry!
Come see Mai! You will not be disappointed!

The stylists are very friendly and professional. Great cuts and great price!

Awesome place to get a haircut! Call in to book an appointment as they can get pretty busy. Max and Mai are both very friendly. The place is nice and clean, and well maintained. Plenty of parking and a nice lounge area to hang out in while you wait if you’re early.

New favorite, done deal. Bang for your buck!
After consulting with three local Bay Area stylists and being told by every one, that booking must be done not only a month in advance, but I would have to pay a ridiculous amount of $ 200+ to revamp my color, I decided to give Mai a try based on my parents’ recommendation.
I’m sure glad I did! I was quite pleased she fit me in within a reasonable 1.5 week. Not only was Mai able to beat the competitors’ prices but she did an AMAZING job! I wholeheartedly recommend her. Her energy and personality are awesome. And her and her husband greet every single client by name! So professional.
I brought in a picture of the color I was aiming for, and she matched it. It took her about 2 hours. My hair went from dull to alive! I’m so so happy!

Took my 3yo daughter here for her first hair cut. Hubby said she smiled the whole time and loved her haircut. $ 20 for a simple cut, but totally worth it.

After a few days, I realize how much I hated the cut and I noticed that it’s not even! One side is longer. I correct myself, I will never come back here again.

No complaints about haircuts done here and great customer service. I would recommend them to all my family and friends.

Max is exactly what you need. Gets exactly what I want done quick and efficient. He loves to talk so you’ll never feel bored, nor will there be any awkward silences. I’ll make this short and sweet. Max will give you a perfect haircut and entertain you with conversation the entire time.
I believe their prices have changed from the pictures taken.
haircut is $ 20

Mai IS AMAZING!
She is like my big sis who styles my hair :) I started going to Mai when David moved to another state. I used to bring pictures of what I wanted my hair to look like and Mai would recreate what I showed and described to her just by taking a few glances at the pictures and discussing with me what I wanted. Now that I come here regularly to get my bangs trimmed every few weeks and my dark brown Asian hair shampooed, cut, and blow dried I no longer have to bring pictures. Milbrae is really lucky to have such a high quality hair salon with such talented beauticians.
Business is good so be sure to make an appointment!

Needed to find a new salon since we moved to the area. Going by Unilocal reviews, I made an appointment with Vincent.
Very nice guy and professional. Everyone else was free, so they were chatting it up. In my experience, it wouldn’t have been surprising if Vincent would have just joined into their conversation. But he didn’t. He concentrated on my hair — which I fully appreciated.
Very nice cut that has lasted me a few months. Almost time for a follow-​up!

Had a bad experience here back in 2009 when I got highlights, but I’ve been getting my hair cut by Mou for the past year and he always does an amazing job.
I’m very picky when it comes to getting my haircut. Mou always cuts my hair exactly how I want it. When I tell him I just want a few inches trimmed, that’s what I get. I used to hate getting my haircut because trims turned into many many inches off and I would be like, «Wtf!?» Mou does exactly what you want and takes his time.
Just went back yesterday and got a layered cut with side bangs for $ 25 and I couldn’t be happier.

When looking for affordable and well-​rated haircut options in Millbrae/​Burlingame (heck, and in most of the Bay Area), pickings can be slim. But then there’s Millbrae Hair Salon.
I’ve had one cut there so far, with Max. He is incredibly friendly and kind. He looked at the photo of the cut I wanted, and discussed it with me first; noted the type of hair I had before agreeing that it would be a good cut for me. I appreciate that he really took into account what type of hair I had first. $ 25 for a wash, cut and dry!
Note that it is cash only! I hadn’t realized this until I was at the register. I had only $ 27 and wanted to leave a much bigger tip since I was so pleased with the cut and service. I had a ton of quarters in the car, and said I would run out to at least leave a few more dollars for him. He insisted that $ 27 was just fine, and when I protested, he said that just hopefully he’ll see me again for my next haircut. Max genuinely seems like a wonderful, generous guy and a great dad! He talked about his kids a lot. I definitely found a regular salon now!