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Hong Kong Hair Place II
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Neighborhood: Allston/Brighton510 Cambridge Street
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 783-2288
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Warren Street (Green)
3 reviews for Hong Kong Hair Place II
So I moved to Allston a little bit ago, but because of certain employment issues, I was always able to go to framingham to get my hair cut. Well, now that I have decided to be a productive member of society, I don't have time to go to F-ham to my haircut. Being that this place was right around the corner and they seem to specialize in Asian hair, I figured I would give it a try. I went in around 7, no one was there, so I jumped right in the chair with no wait, which is always a plus. I gave the guy the general idea of what I was looking for and let him have a little creative leeway. He started cutting my hair into a geometrically square shape. Now I know I'm asian, but I am all set with looking like a FOB straight from the people's republic. Well at least it wasn't a bowl cut. I'm one of the few asians who can say I've never had one of those. I had him round it out a bit, and it ended up not terrible, but not exactly what I was looking for. To be fair, he did try to change it based on my requests, but he couldn't get it just right.
I think I will try out a few other places (beautiful cuts on harvard seems like it has good reviews) but I would go back here if I cant find one better. Barbers do need to cut your hair a few times to get it right. But as it stands now, I give it a 3. Now let me clarify something the other reviews didn't. I give it a 3 in the category of asian haircuts. (or should I say haircuts for asians, not to be confused with haircuts by asians.) Not horrible, but hopefully I can find better. I will update this and be sure to let everyone on the edge of their seats know. Oh, and it was $17, basically $20 w/tip.
The biggest problem I have faced with finding a barber in the Boston area is finding one who knows how to deal with thick, stubborn Asian hair. Lots of reputable places out there, but few of them know what to do with Asian hair short of some crew cut or Forrest Gump-like fuzz.
Hong Kong Hair Place II is about as bad a salon as the name suggests, but I have been a faithful customer there for almost 12 years because they do have a niche: haircuts for Asian guys. The place is manned by two Chinese barbers, Tom (guy on the left chair) and Ted (guy on the right chair). I think Ted is slightly more talented than Tom, but both work swiftly and do a solid, consistent job. They also do non-Asian hair, so don't be scared off by that. I've even seen a woman or two over the years.
For $17, you get a wash, cut, wash, blowdry and style. You're ready to go in a few minutes, with minimal hair shedding afterwards. Hard to beat that.
Look, the place is not for everyone. If you are into nice facilities and in style "hair product", you should avoid this place. On the other hand, if you are a young Asian male and want a fast, reliable cut, I'd totally recommend it.
Pluses: The place is open late. Real late for a barbershop, like 9PM. And open weekends. And holidays. Tom and Ted are there seriously ALL THE TIME. They get like two vacation days a year.
Minuses: They claim to open at 11AM (or is it 12PM?) but I have often gone there to find it closed until after 1PM. A lot of neighborhood people go there, and at times, the queue can get pretty long.
I have been going to these guys for a while. Like Chu C. says, its good for Asian guys. They do your haircuts just right.
The only thing I have to add to his review is that the guys sometimes open late late because of their habit of going to Foxwoods. They talk about their trips.
I have tried to get my hair cut... but if you try to go early... dont bet on it. afternoons are best bet..
