Kelly Hair Salon

"The more popular salon across the road on Pell st. was full and busy, so I took I chance on this one. I was skeptical because the place looks shabby and i thought it was just a barbershop then I saw female staff on the ither side. I got a very relaxing hair wash,,, the lady was vigorously washing my scalp that for some, it may feel like she’s rough but it felt like a head massage for me. MANDY did my hair. I was pleasantly surprised with the result. My hair easily beat the 120 haircut I got from midtown. I will definitely comeback here when I visit Chinatown again. I am not sure if they allow you to choose a hairdresser but I recommend making allowance so you can just come back when Mandy is available. I paid 22 dollars plus tip. As for telling her they hairstyle, I just told her short layers, short at the back and long at the front."

"My family of four have been loyal customers here for years. We've tried most of the barbers at this salon and they've all been wonderful. Until today. Until Peter. My husband came in for an American crop perm. We brought clear reference photos showing exactly how it should be done — foil sections, not rods. Peter (older, long hair) looked at the photos and ignored them entirely, using large cylindrical rods instead. I was there and stopped him halfway through, asking why he wasn't using foil like in the photos. Peter said it wouldn't matter, the result would be the same. Spoiler: it was not the same. We walked out with a full woolly perm. This isn't a case of stylistic interpretation. These are two completely different techniques that produce completely different results. Peter either didn't know how to do a foil perm and didn't say so, or he knew and decided to do it his way anyway. Neither is acceptable. And then — we were charged full price. $20 over the posted pricing on the window, which Peter apparently tacked on himself. Wrong result, dismissed concerns, and an unexplained upcharge. Save yourself the time, the money, and the bad hair day. 💡 One genuine tip: ask for Linlin or Ming — both excellent female barbers. There's also a male barber who sits on the right side of the shop, gray hair, mid to late 40s — forgot his name but he's the real deal. These three are the best in the shop by far."

"Love this place! I typically get a haircut and my last cut was from Mandy. She did a great job and was very thorough! My Chinese isn’t the best, so I typically bring in pictures of what I am looking for. The staff also know English, especially phrases around haircuts. Prices are currently $5 for a hair wash and a haircut for my medium/long hair is $20. Very affordable, no frills place. Remember to tip!"