May Beauty Salon

May 2024

I was in need of a haircut soon, and I usually go to a spot in Monterey Park. However, today I was going to be meeting a friend in the Rowland Heights area, so I checked Yelp for an affordable spot. I was looking for a no frills place that had good reviews and affordable pricing. May Salon fit the bill. I drove by the block and arrived around 5:30 pm on Sat. The lot in front of the salon looked pretty small, so I went around and parked closer to the car wash area in the back. I walked over to the salon and saw what looked like a fairly busy waiting area. I was thinking to myself, "Ah - I hope I don't have to wait half an hour here for a haircut!". Within a few moments, someone got up and left, presumably he didn't speak Chinese and didn't think to ask if the wait would be long. He will probably be back tomorrow. I took the seat that he had vacated. While I was waiting, a took a picture of the prices on the wall. I saw that Yelp had very few pictures, so I snapped a picture to show the latest prices :) My wait was only a few minutes. Luckily, a spot opened up, and the 5 other people sitting were waiting for friends or family getting a cut, so I was up next! The lady who cut my hair was named Janice. I asked if she spoke Cantonese, to which she said yes. Phew! I heard some of the salon workers speaking Mandarin earlier so I thought they didn't know Cantonese. I told her what I wanted, just shorter hair, but not too short and not too long either. She went straight to work snipping my hair. She said she had been cutting hair for 20+ years, and I always tell the barbers that I trust their judgment - they've got the experience! She was really nice and I made some conversation with her while she cut my hair. When she was done, she had me check to make sure it was good. The whole cut took less than 10 minutes, and I was happy with the result. I asked how much it was, and she said $12. Their sign on the wall said starting at $10 for men, so I'm not sure if they didn't update it yet. Either way, I just paid it and tipped her extra. I told Janice that if I'm in the area and needed a haircut, I would definitely stop by again!

Oct 2023

I've tried fancy salons and local spots, but Janice is THE hairstylist. She knows how to make my hair look amazing, no doubt. I moved away, but I'd drive miles just to get my hair done by her. She's that good. If you want a hairstylist who gets you, it's Janice. Trust me, she's a hair wizard. Don't think twice, make the trip - your hair will thank you!

Jul 2023

$12 for men's haircut. (Used to be $10 two years ago.) As many others have mentioned, it is a quick and cheap place. It's good enough, if you need a quick and easy cut. Come with clear communication and simple expectations.