Men Haircuts by Lilian

Men Haircuts by Lilian is off Woodside Rd and Central Avenue in RWC in a Strip mall, between Dunkin' Donuts and 3 small restaurants. It is not a Salon, it is haircuts for Men, as the name clearly says, and it is by appointment only. This shop is very busy, so appointments in advance are necessary. However, she uses an app for the appointments, so it will go on your Google calendar, and send you reminders of your appointment date and time. Efficient! Lillian is Vietnamese but speaks perfect English. She is very personable and very efficient in her haircuts. She has over 20 years experience and just celebrated 20 years at this location, her own shop. There is nothing fancy here... no slick salon type decor, no fancy product displays, no barber chair shave and steam towel, no metrosexual eyebrow trim ( or doesn't promote that), not even a hair shampoo and head massage in a sink. (I told you this is not a salon!) Nope! Just OG wood waiting chairs, and 1 client chair, one person at a time. She has a strong dedicated customer base, all men. They want a strait-forward hair cut the way they like, no nonsense, with pleasant conversation and the results they want, in short order. Her dedicated clients and popularity confirm this approach, because this is not a cheap haircut by any means, this is not those discount chains that are mall adjacent with sports driven flat screens to distract you till your cut is over. There isn't a TV in the place! Nope, just a perky, personable professional that makes her clients keep returning like clockwork! I have been going here for about 2 - 3 years, after I moved away from my old Vietnamese hair cutters, post pandemic. If you live in the mid-peninsula area and want a good haircut consistently with the same person every time (by appointment) , give this shop a try! Open 8:30a to 4:30p, 5 days per week, Tuesday through Saturday.

Lilian is friendly, and great at her job. Lovely community vibe and good value for your dollar. Free wifi, coffee, toys and books for kids.

**Update** By my count there are half a dozen barbers/stylists within walking distance of my apartment. There also a handful of barber/stylists close to my work. I am sure they all do a fine job. However, for the last 2 years I have made the 10 mile drive on Highway 280 to work with Lilian,. It is well worth the trip. She is a very popular and highly regarded stylist for a reason. She is talented , creative, and efficient. She is also an active listener and versatile and engaging conversationalist. She genuinely cares for her family, customers, and community. I also want to echo another review and affirm she is indeed effervescent, attractive, friendly with a kind personal demeanor and attentive customer service. She is by appointment only and slots fill up. So be pro-active, plan a few weeks in advance, and try the best. Thanks, Lilian! Lilian is exceptional. She is warm, friendly, and engaging. Her mastery of her craft is outstanding. She is talented, efficient, detail oriented, and skillful. 11 stars out of 10. Superb work

I used to come to this same location many many years ago when Mark was the barber. Four months ago I needed to upgrade from years of giving myself a buzz cut, so my "son in law" recommended I go see Lilian. Super nice surprise to go back to the same location. She has not changed a thing, which in this crazy world is very comforting. Lilian could not be a more genuinely friendly person with a nature that makes a person feel at ease. Of course the best part is her skill and talent at men's hair cutting. She goes about her work with confidence and does what is right for your personality. I honestly felt like a new person when she cut my hair for the first time. Going in this week for my third cut from Lilian and I'm looking forward to it. Pluses: Comfortable, no nonsense, intuitive, highly skilled, fair prices. Minuses: If you want a fancy setting and higher prices maybe this is not your place.

I'm from out of town and needed a haircut. My cousins live in Redwood City, so while they were at work, I used Google Maps and found this place! Definitely worth every 5 star. I walked in, and Lilian was able to fit me in between two appointments. You can tell Lilian loves her job. She mentioned that she doesn't experience any pain nor stress from standing on her feet 8 plus hours a day. I was amazed at her positivity. This is someone who has found her calling in life! She was easy to talk with and made me feel like a million bucks! If I'm in the area again, I'll visit regardless of the last time I got a cut.

Lilian knows how to cut hair. She also takes COVID precautions very seriously. I highly recommend her place. I had a great haircut, and I definitely see myself coming back. Her cut was fantastic - it was one of the best I've had. Worth every penny. 10/10.

Still coming here religiously even a decade after I moved out of the neighborhood! Lilian does her best to make me look decent, and I generally just go with her suggestions. She has a loyal following and it can get busy, so I usually come in during the week mid-day. It's pretty comfortable to hang out if there's a line, though.