Hair Express

Been getting my haircut by Laura, my family friend since I was a little girl. She does an excellent job, but if she’s not available or has a day off, I recommend every other person as well. Just be precise with what you want or bring a picture. Sometimes it’s a trial and error to figure out who you like the best!
They are all fun to talk to. I speak Vietnamese so it’s always a great time talking to whoever cuts my hair. If I’m too tired to talk, they let me be while I’m on my phone, or on my ds lite haha!

good service, efficient professional stylist.

I’ve lived in Union City my entire life. For the entire 22 years, this has been my go to for hair cuts. The staff is very very friendly and will remember you the next time you come in. The prices have managed to stay very low for the decade or so they’ve been here. I’m a guy so I can’t tell you how women like this place but from what I have observed, many many people enjoy coming here for a cut regardless of gender. It does get busy during the weekends and between 4 to 7pm on weekdays (due to people coming home from work) so I recommend making an appointment. The wait isn’t terrible either. Would highly recommend this place for all your hair needs!

The hair place is is okay but super over priced. Like don’t even look at their rates because they’ll just charge you more than that. I took my two sister under age 10 there and they say their children’s prices are $ 10 but I got charge $ 17 and $ 15 for both of them and they both have easy to manage hair. All went went in for was a layering and short hair cut.

Katrina is the best! She’s always cheerful, and very meticulous with cutting and trimming my hair.

Got my hair medium length hair layered by Kevin today and I was very satisfied with the results. Even though he doesn’t talk much (depends on your preference), he is thorough and very professional. I will definitely be going back the next time I need my hair cut!

***Decent Haircuts, and Fair Prices.***
Writing this review as I sit here at Hair Express waiting to get a haircut. I am always on the go, and visit Hair Express often when I can’t make it to my usual hair stylist 35 minutes away.
Walking in here today was very unpleasant as there was no usual greeting (Hello, Someone will be with you shortly, or the famous, Hi Haircut?). I stood there waiting, hoping one of them would acknowledge me, but no luck. Seeing everyone in their own world, I decided to have a seat and wait. It is now 45 minutes later, and not one of them reached out, and I know most of them saw me. A few «non appointments» just like me, walked in and were served before me. Note: it was not busy at all.
***I’ve had a long day and don’t want to wait any longer. I am now getting up and walking out of here***
In the past I’ve came here and felt very uncomfortable how the employees seem to find it more important to discuss something amongst one another in their own language than pay attention to cutting my hair.
A few other times I’ve been given a haircut completely different from what I asked for. When I would mention it, I was told it looks better this way.
On a good day, this place gets the job done, but the customer service is horrible. I would recommend calling in ahead of time and making an appointment (with Cindy for men’s haircuts). As for me, after giving this place so many chances, I am completely done with Hair Express, and never plan on coming back again.

I was dying for a haircut, because my long, damaged hair kept getting tangled.
Hair Express is really good at picking up their phone, which I really appreciate. I called to see if they accept walk ins and debit cards, and they said yes to both.
I went inside, and the lady asked if I had just called. She jokingly said she has been waiting for me and seated me immediately. This was on a Thursday night at around 7pm.
Cindy was my barber. She asked if I wanted 1, 2 or 3 inches cut. I went with 2.5 inches.
TIP#1: Under-​exaggerate how much you want cut off. Once they cut off specified inches (it’s actually longer than what you think an inch would be), they cut more off to style it and what not, so keep this in mind if you would like to keep a long length (like many girls do).
I really liked the fact that she took her time cutting my hair, paying attention to the little details, rather than trying to rush through the job. Within about 20 minutes, my hair was normal and healthy again! Hooray!
TIP#2: Don’t take it personal if someone tells you that you could use a service of theirs.
Cindy commented that my eyebrows need to be fixed up. To some people, they may think that this is rude. To them, they think they are helping you out, trying to make you look the best possible, and/​or they’re just trying to squeeze more money out of you, haha. So instead of getting offended, just say no thank you and move along.
I’m happy with my haircut and would come back!

One of the minor inconveniences I didn’t anticipate for in moving to a new area was finding a solid hair salon/​barber to get my hair cut. I’ve only been here twice so far, but my past visits have warranted enough to make me not want to venture out and try other places.
It’s a bit pricier than what I’m used to at $ 12 for a men’s cut and there’s always a wait, but I’ve been very pleased with how my hair turned out. Both times I walked in here without an appointment and both times I ended up with Sang/​Zheng (sp?) cutting my hair. She was quick yet detailed and precise.
As with all the previous reviews have stated, it’s probably best to call in ahead and schedule an appointment.

My boyfriend has been coming here for years. Today, they cut the back of his head and then left lots of strands of hair sticking out in the back. There’s also a very noticeable chunk over his left ear. What’s going on, ladies? We had to go back to get it fixed and the lady admitted to not having her glasses on. Uhh…

Haircut price is average and affordable :) Zheng is favorite for men haircut. We tried Cindy today, she’s good too esp. trimming. Make sure you come in the morning/​daytime!

I’ve been coming here since my family and I moved to Union City back in ’92. Laura and Tina are the best! They’ve been cutting my hair for about 20 years, since I was practically a baby. I prefer Laura, but Tina is really good too. They’re both stationed next to each other in the back.
The price is really cheap, although they did raise their prices for the first time since I could remember just this past March. There’s a small waiting area in the front that can sit about 8 or so people around a tiny tube TV. This place used to only accept cash, but now takes credit.

Love my new haircut!!! Ask for Tina. Phat did an amazing job for my bf. it’s also very affordable for a great haircut.

Came into town to visit the family and needed to fix my hair from an awful haircut I recently received in LA. A family member recommended this place, particularly Laura. She did an amazing job! I couldn’t believe she knew exactly how I wanted my hair layered, something my LA hair stylist does not know! Additionally, you can’t beat the affordable price of $ 18. The décor of the place and that price might make people apprehensive about the quality of service and haircut but I spend WAY too much at other, nicer places for a bad haircut and Laura is just the sweetest, most professional hair stylist I have encountered! I rather save the big bucks and tip well on great service! It’s no wonder people rave about her in their posts!

. Got compliments on my highlights.

If you don’t care much about styling, this is the place to go!
A lot of customers come in here, but there are a lot of barbers/​hairdressers as well. That makes the pacing very fast.
You have to be lucky enough to make the right choice as to who will cut your hair. I don’t really care much and I won’t cry if they mess up my hair but one of them completely did, and so I decided to shave my head as soon as I got home. To be fair, however, there was this guy who knows how to cut men’s hair well.
With the quality of the haircut, the $ 10.00 cost is fair enough. And despite my one bad experience, I would still go back here only since I’m on a budget.

I have been getting my hair did here since 1995. It was Tom who worked on my fades until he passed away :(RIP. Ironically, the year he passed, I had long hair, so I didn’t come in as often to get a trim.
I now come see Laura all the time. Most of the hairdressers are pretty good, but it’s Laura who has the touch with the dynamics of my head.
The place can get really busy after work and on weekends, and you may end up waiting. What I like about this place is most of them have been there for years, and when you walk in it’s like Cheers, they know who you are and how you want your hair done.
Of course the price has gone up since the 90’s, but at $ 10, still a pretty good deal.

It is an apt name. It is fast, inexpensive and good. Looks like Kevin is the top dawg and he had the longest wait but I am good with the others.

I used to come here sporadically in the past for shampoo and blow dry. Thought I would try it out again, since I was short on time, and this place is nearby. The lady I had in the past was different than the one I was given this day.
Came here for shampoo and blow dry. Had an Awful experience, I will never come back here, the lady was rude and did not listen to me when I told her I am tender headed.
— As she was washing my hair, she told me my eyebrows were big and unflattering and that she could wax them. I told her I liked my thick eyebrows and was not interested.
— When she was washing my hair, she took a comb to the ends, and kept asking me who cut my hair last because they did an awful job. I told her I got it cut elsewhere. She kept telling me that she could trim my hair today, and it would be the best work I could ever get. Not interested in any extra services.
— When I sat back down at the chair, I freaked out because she used a flat iron on my damp hair! She started in the back, and I could feel the steam burning my scalp, and made some noise, and she was like just sit tight you are in good hands.
I finally got up and told her that I no longer wanted her to complete the services.
She looked at me clueless and asked, «Why? I am not doing anything wrong, it is your scalp.»
Told her: «I told her we were done.» — And walked to the front.
She said: «I can use a newer flat iron and you won’t feel anything.»
Told her: «You just said it was my scalp, now its the straightener? Which is it? No thank you.»
I paid for the shampoo and left.
Customers should not be antagonized. There are other, more positive ways to up sell clients; insulting them is not one of them. Not listening to clients when they tell you, you are hurting them is not okay. Finally taking a flat iron to damp hair should be a crime, and you should be banned from working in salons.

*adjusting my ratings to stay consistent with my experiences
Dropped in cause I needed a quick cut and my usual barber is always a long wait.
Well worth it. Good fade and good service.
Would have given 5 stars, but they don’t put away the used brushes/​combs away to be cleaned before use again.
If you’re looking for a low cost cut but want still want a quality fade, it’s worth trying.
Will come again.