Studio Jason

I’ve been having Jason to cut my hair monthly for more than a year now. Unlike many people I don’t really have very specific ideas for how my hair should be cut but Jason’s suggestions worked well on me almost every time so far (I did describe a overall direction though). And it’s fun to have different styles from time to time. And the good part is he knows what type of hair style fits different hair condition. Personally I have straight stubborn hair so he’d adjust the ways of cutting to make it look better.
Now I live in SF but still travel to San Mateo for my haircut simply because Jason is already very familiar with what styles suit me better and the whole cutting process is just smooth and easy.
So if you are looking for a good men’s haircut in this area I would highly recommend to give a try at Jason’s studio.

Jason is wonderful!
I had tried the japanese hair straightening treatment before, and it had failed completely. I then went to Jason, and my hair is finally straight! It feels like a miracle. Jason was incredibly knowledgeable, and he really knew what he was doing. He is fun, friendly, always made sure I had enough to drink and read, and the end result was fabulous!
I also got my hair trimmed — which I was worried about after reading some of the negative reviews. I’m glad to say that my cut is even. classy and conservative — exactly what I wanted! I will definitely go to him again!

Did a great job on my hair. He is friendly and with many ideas. He cares enough about you to actually even give advice on what jeans would be great for you. :)

Jason’s the first and only stylist who’s really done a fantastic job for my hair, constantly netting compliments for me after each cut. He obviously has great training, great intuition, and keeps up with the trends. I trusted him enough to let him go ahead and try a more progressive style on me and it turned out great! I’m gonna be going back to him for as long as he’s around!

This review is strictly for a Mens’ cut:
I get my hair cut about once every 2 weeks. After moving to the Bay, I literally tried someone new every 2 weeks for over a year. You can do the math… that’s a lot of searching. Luckily for me, the hunt for a great stylist ended once I found Studio Jason.
Jason is patient and takes his time to really get it right, has great attention to detail (for guys, he never forgets to balance out the sides and trim the neck hairs… small details, but important to every guy I know), is able to deal with challenging, coarse Asian hair, and can customize his approach to the shape of your head.
Jason’s hours are pretty flexible and he’s got a great attitude and willingness to work with you to find what works. For men, the haircuts are $ 45 and I consider Jason to be worth every penny.

We found Jason on Unilocal and he delivers!
My hubby and I both had haircuts. I can tell that Jason is very passionate about his profession. As soon as I sat down he told me the kind of hair I have and began to give suggestions. To watch him was like watching an artist at work. He’s very skilled and thorough. He also gave me styling tips which I appreciate.
He also did a great job on my husband’s hair. He gave it lots of texture and nice style. I paid a lot more at fancy salons previously but not going back. Jason delivers great style. Nice music, clean salon and reasonably priced!
He also did an amazing job washing my hair. Not a drop of water on my face. As someone who wears make up I appreciate that a lot.

Jason is amazing — he spent 4 hours on my hair for the Japanese Straightening because I have very thick hair. It seemed that he didn’t originally think it’d take that long but when he realized how thick it really is, he did not loose patience and took care of every strand of my hair from the very beginning to the very end of the procedure. I could tell he loves his job & does his very best.
My hair did not turn out burnt or dry but silky smooth and straight. He has also studied at alot of different schools of beauty and knows a ton about hair and critical do’s and don’ts much more so then I’ve experienced with other hairstylists. He didn’t try to sell me anything but suggested ways to take care of my hair post-​appointment and offered to fix any issues if they ever occur post-​appointment.
The studio is also very large with high ceilings and awesome lounge-​like music with songs from all over the world, which makes you feel like you’re really getting a make over at a fancy place =).

for the past two years, since moving down to san mateo, i’ve been trying to find a good hair cut place. well look no more! cause i’ve found it! jason is amazing! i told him i didn’t want to cut it too short, and he totally kept the length. but i wanted to cut off a lot of my hair, like 4inchs! but he still managed to keep the length. i’m stressing about the length because i know there’s a lot of girls out there who don’t like to cut off too much. jason doesn’t do that. he listens, gives you advice, and make you look brand new afterwards.
he told me to get up from the chair look straight ahead, so that he can cut the back perfectly, and thats exactly what he did. till this day my hair is still clean cut, straight all the way across, and very balanced and even. turn my head to the left so he can cut the sides, turn my head to the right so he can cut the other side. VERY precise, and scientific. he’s REALLY good at what he does! also, he taught me a new way to blow dry my hair. try to blow dry it from the inside out. that well make it look like the day i stepped out of his salon. and lemme tell you, it does! i blow dry my hair, all the time like that now, and it looks like i got a new hair cut every time. he also just used scissors to cut my hair. none of the layered scissors which can actually just make your hair look very uneven. he said, that’s all you need really; just a nice sharp pair of scissors.
Jason is GREAT! Loved his work, and i will be coming back!

I have been getting my haircut from Jason for almost 2 years, and I have to say he has done an excellent job every time in cutting my hair. Well done, Jason!

I had a GREAT experience with Jason. I have very long, princess-​like hair that grows very slowly. So I went to him for a layer-​haircut. I begged him not to cut too much. Not only did he listen to everything I asked for, he also proposed a couple of tweaks that looked awesome. I now have kept my long hair– with gorgeous layers.

Jason’s pretty awesome. I found him on Unilocal and he was able to get me in the same day, which was perfect.
Right when I sat in his chair and pulled out my ponytail, he could tell right away that the previous person who cut my hair had thinned it out. We agreed that the cut didn’t really fit me, my hair did not need to be thinned out, and that it was SO six years ago.
I brought a photo and while it didn’t come out looking exactly the same — seriously, when does it — it was pretty close and he gave me fabulous bangs and cut some chunky layers into my hair that made it look thicker and fuller. I could tell he was taking his time and wanted me to look and feel good. I’m already looking forward to my next visit.
Note: English is not his first language but it didn’t affect our communication.

I hate to put a damper on Jason’s streak of five-​star reviews, but I have to admit that I was unimpressed.
I usually wait to cut my hair, then donate it. For that reason, I have specific instructions on how to cut it that are really quite simple (tie it up after it’s washed, then chop it off in one blow). I had to explain this five times to Jason, until I finally had to physically move away from his scissors so that I could keep my hair so I could still donate it. It took a lot of effort to get him to listen to what I wanted.
When he finished my cut, I was also disappointed. I had a specific cut in mind and brought a photo, and he seemed like he’d be able to do it. In the end, it came out looking very different from the picture I brought, and a lot like the pictures found on his Unilocal site. Is it possible that he’s a one-​trick pony?
Jason also insisted that I don’t cross my legs so that my haircut wouldn’t be uneven. I’m one of those girls who always crosses her legs, so it took every ounce of effort to keep them uncrossed… and my hair came out uneven anyway!
I appreciate his skill and his amicable nature, but I probably won’t be returning to him for future haircuts.

I decided to give this place a try b/​c of a coupon I received.
Overall I think Jason is unique in his hair styling but he did not listen to what I wanted. Instead he: 1) cut my hair two inches shorter than what I wanted, 2) gave me some fobby layers which I told him I did not want. I understand a hair stylist may know what is best for your client but I wish he had listened to what I wanted and not be so stubborn. If you want a more conservative haircut and you want your stylist to do exactly what you want then look elsewhere!

I’m extremely happy to have found Jason (thank you Unilocalers!) and am extremely pleased with the haircut I got from him yesterday.
Jason has good technique and a good eye, and is probably a good judge of character, too. I am very picky about my hair, and during our pre-​haircut consultation/​talk, I found him finishing my sentences for me. At that point, I immediately relaxed as I felt Jason «got me». I’m so pleased with my resulting haircut, I’d trust Jason to just do whatever he wanted without any input from me, and that is saying a lot. Did I say I was picky about my hair? :)
I have straight Asian hair and used to use a lot of product because I thought that was needed to do the style I wanted. In fact, I’d never leave the house without. Jason showed me that with the right cut, minimal product was needed. He showed my how to style it with that TINY dot of product too, LOL. My hair does things I’ve never thought possible before. My haircut looks great even without any product. No more worries about greasy looking or shiny hair! Low maintenance is a plus!
Jason’s prices are reasonable. I feel like I got a deal because I’ve paid twice the price for lesser haircuts in the past. Yes, I’ve also paid less for haircuts, too, but really not by that much.
Parking is convenient, and cheap just a few steps away for those driving in from out of San Mateo. The parking structure on the corner of 2^nd and El Camino charges .50 an hour.
Oh, and on a side note… an added bonus: after the haircut, I met a friend for lunch and she asked me if I lost weight. Jason’s haircut must have contoured my face or something, because I know for a fact that I hadn’t. If anything, I had gained weight haha! She also loved my haircut, she kept touching it. Yay, no need to diet!
If you are looking for a new stylist give Jason a shot. I’m confident that you will be pleased.

Yipee, finally got around to getting my hair cut! I would say it was about a year since my last cut. I just never got around to it. Jason and I joked around about my hair. He knew what kind of style I wanted just by looking at me… ok I’m just low maintenance but he didn’t’ hold that against me. I wanted to get high-​lights that weren’t very contrasting which I later learned is called low-​lights. I have really black hair (everyone asks if I use hair dye, but I don’t) and I don’t like the bleached look. Jason helped me pick a little of a gold and red highlight and told me I’d like it. After about an 45 minutes he finally got all my hair into those little tin foil squares. I seriously have a lot of hair, I bet Jason’s arms were aching by time he finished. Plus he ended up chopping a lot of it off at least 4 inches off… what endurance! Jason explained to me during the chopping session of what he was doing and why it he was doing it, to add body and ease. He seems to know what he’s doing and pays attention to detail. He actually watched how my hair moved and what it looked like at different angles, sitting down and standing up.
Lesson learned — get my hair cut more routinely… with Jason.

Just moved to san mateo, so I was in search for a good hair cut. Found Jason on Unilocal and been going here ever since! He seems to specialize in Asian hair, which is a big plus.

I have been Jason’s client for over two years now and I intend to stay as his client for the REST OF MY LIFE! Whenever I want to change my hairstyle, which is almost every month, I know I can just give him a call and make an appointment. He always provides great expert advice but at the same time, he listens and tries to understand which look I am envisioning. It’s needless to say that he’s great with hair color but I must say his haircut skill is Phenomenal! I am trying to grow my hair out but I don’t want my hair to look flat so once a month I go to him for hair trim and the way he layers my hair allows enough volumn and that salon look without too much effort (I just blow dry it and that’s it.). So definitely go to him if you need a fab haircut! He takes classes for recent updates on hairstyles/​haircuts etc. so he’s always up to trend as well.

I have curly hair and have been trying to get a nice hair style for some time now. Stylists because of my curly and frizzy hair have given me a man cut in the past but not
friend took me there and trust me i was hesitant but i, am going there again and again…
he gives you advice on your hair type and does not try to sell products like a lot of them out there.
I love my new hair cut.
Thank you Salon Jason.

I’ve been looking for a hair stylist in the San Mateo Area for a while. I’m a little picky when it comes to choosing a stylist because I’ve experienced quite a few bad ones.
After surfing through Unilocal,I found Jason. He’s very nice, professional and most importantly knows how to cut my hair. He got the right color that I asked for (you won’t believe how many times I’ve gone into a salon, asked for a specific color for my hair and walked out with something completely different). Plus, his pricing is very reasonable. I even got 50% off my total bill when I mentioned that I was a Unilocaler. yahoo… to that!
I will definitely be coming back to him in the future.

Jason is great! He’s super friendly, as well as well-​informed regarding hair styling techniques. He spent a long time perfecting my hair style and talking me through the best ways to recreate the look at home. He showed a genuine interest in his work and suggested looks that would look good on me, based on my face shape and hair texture. I definitely recommend him to others and I’ll be going back myself.