Mac is so amazing! I've been going to him for 4 years and have never ever left his salon disappointed! Haircut/Color: His haircuts are amazing! He always gives me perfect layers and sideswepts bangs. I've had all different haircolors done (I like switching it up!) and he has always gotten it just right. Whether it's one color or highlights, you won't be disappointed. I've had highlights done at other salons before and after my hair was so dry, frizzy, and they kept breaking off because of the damage, but with Mac, my hair was still smooth, silky, and shiny. A lot of people complimented me on them and wondered how my hair could be so healthy even after bleaching, but all I could tell them was "It's all thanks to Mac!" Highly recommended! Waxing: I've also had Joey wax my upper lip and eyebrows before and they were really nice and natural. She takes her time and makes sure she gets every stray hair and the shape is right. Parking: At first I thought you had to pay for parking, but Mac always validates so you don't have to pay! One time, he even gave my friend and I extra stamps so we could have lunch after our haircuts! So sweet! Service: It is really hard to find a stylist that makes you feel so comfortable and at home, but he really does that. He is so sweet and accommodating and he never makes you feel rushed. He takes his time with every cut/color and never lets you leave without feeling like a million bucks. I'm sad to say it's going to be hard to get to Mac as often as I like since I'm moving back to SF, but Mac is so worth it, I'll make the drive down to San Jose just to have him do my hair! =) read more

Personable, professional, talented, charming. Mac is a one man show, you will have him, and entire salon, to yourself. He will pamper you. He may even pour you a glass of bubbly after a hard day at work. Your troubles will melt away. Mac had me at, "Hello Beautiful." He always cuts/styles my hair just as I ask, but he will offer honest opinions in the most gentlemanly manner. The shampoo and head massage, quite simply, beyond words. cuts/styles are awesome uses/sells great product often accommodates early/late appointments does weddings, special events on request *Mac styled every family member and bridal party attendant for my brother's wedding, guys included! I love Mac, he is simply the best read more

It should tell you something when the salon is referral only. My friend Crystal sent me to Mac a few months ago, after I was laid off and could no longer afford $130 haircuts at DPT (*sidenote: i miss Jay). I was a little hesitant at first because I've had some BAD haircuts in my time and I had pretty much settled into a long-term committed relationship with DPT. But, circumstance trumps desire. First off, Mac is SUPER friendly. He has a good location with easy parking (and validation!) and he's able to book you for an appointment pretty much according to your schedule. He makes sure he doesn't have an overflow of clientele that render him unable to accommodate his tried and true loyalists. My haircuts take literally 30 minutes and cost $40 and I always love the result -- you really can't beat that. read more

Mac is great! I had a fantastic stylist in L.A. and spent nearly a year trying to find someone comparable in San Jose when I moved here. Mac is it. He's very friendly, attentive to his clients' needs, and very patient with someone like me who has no idea what she wants but still wants her hair to look good. It's hard to get a last minute appointment on the weekend, but easy to get one during the week. read more

I cannot stop raving about Mac and his salon! I absolutely had the best salon experience I have ever had or could imagine! My old salon I went to for over 2 years started being flakey and unprofessional. And though I loved my stylist and the cuts were great, I simply could not stand to be cancelled on, made to wait for an hour or have rude/unprofessional service. So I asked around and decided by recommendation to try Mac Salon. On the street, right next to Temple, is a simple door. Walk in onto clean, pergo floors and up the stairs in the the small salon. Clicking away with my heels, I stepped up and into the room. A few minutes early Mac was finishing up with a client who simply loved her cut (a good sign). He smiled, greeted me by name and told me to take a seat. A short wait and he was ready. Alone in the salon at 5pm on a Saturday it was just Mac and I. He seated me and asked what style I wanted, I explain and off we went. He gave me a bunch of gossip magazines, a bottle of water and the fun began. He was so sweet, friendly, chatty in a good way (I've had too chatty - icky) and worked quite professionally and quick on my highlights. From there a wonder shampoo and conditioner - completely with a toe curling scalp massage. Then off to the cut! He layered it up for me, took over the length I wanted - all the while chatting away and being so positively friendly! He even styled my hair in curls since I was the last client and I was going out on a Saturday night! I was so happily surprised! The cut, color, style, service, salon, everything was just amazing! And for such a great price! I cannot stop telling people about the wonderful new salon I found. read more

Mac is a total sweetheart. He uses really good products that make your hair feel/smell fabulous. He's a very petite and tres chic. One of my girlfriends used to go to him when he was at another location, she used to have the cutest little bob. Since then she's moved to LA so she sees someone else. Regardless, Mac used to make her hair look amazing. I went to get a cut, I wanted long sexy layers with some short layers framing my face and in the back. (sounds odd but most hair dressers get it, I want to keep it long, but create volume with short funky layers) Mac really tried to whip it up, but I could not help but feel a little disappointed when I left. I should have told him how I felt but he had someone else waiting and I needed to scoot. I don't think I was clear enough it what I wanted, I had this funky step near my face- I don't feel as though he felt it out. He's VERY busy, always booking appointments. I like how he tries to focus on the customers that have been with him since the beginning, he's honest and does not try to push his products on you. Validates parking. He's real sweet and can def cut cute hair, just not the sexy long voluminous layer look. read more

Mac is really great at what he does. His assistants are really helpful and he's the sweetest. He gives really great tips on your hair and is always truthful to what looks best for you. At the same time, you should get what you want since you're paying for it. Prices can range from $40 - 140. read more

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im one who's truly picky about their hair - and i LOVE Mac Salon. I've been going to Mac (the owner) for the past five or so years, and wouldn't change stylists unless he closed down. i was living in london for the past four months, and was completely nervous about getting my hair done there (i get it done every 6 weeks) and i must say i paid twice as much for a couple of questionable cuts and highlights. i get my hair done with dark brown and red highlights, and he does a great job at both cut and color. he always helps me get an appointment, even at the last minute, and spends time on each customer to make sure it's done right. i never have to wait and can expect that my appointment will start at the time i'm scheduled to drop by. read more

Mac from Mac Salon is the nicest person on earth. He has ample amount of patience and always accommodating requests. My wife, my 3 years old and myself, are loyal of Mac Salon, as it is a great experience and the results are always great. Highly recommended! read more

I am a newcomer to San Jose and was looking for a downtown hair salon using the same hair color products as my previous hairdresser. From reviewing the brand website and yelp, I came up with Mac Salon and I am delighted that I did. Mac gave my hair the exact color and cut that I hoped for! (Thank you, Mac.) He is also an attentive and charming man, which made my visit to the salon a pleasure. I have already recommended him to my family. read more

Looking for a new hairdo, I turned to the user reviews here on Yelp, and after checking out the Mac Salon website, decided to give them a call. I was looking for a perm and their web prices started at 60 bucks. Not bad. The person who answered the phone was courteous, and asked who I wanted an appt with. Having never been there, I said I wanted a perm. I was told that they no longer do that. And they expect their web site to be updated within the next few months. A few months, huh? based on this brief experience, I'm not sure I would actually go there... We'll see what comes of my appointment with LoftA2 read more

I wanted to support the businesses where I now live, Japan Town. So I yelped for a hair salon and found Mac Salon on 1st Street. The web site was very amateurish. I decided to walk over and check it out, then make an appointment in person. Mac looked me up and down, and said "Oh, NO we don't do walk in's". I explained I lived near and wanted to see the salon and make an appointment. I wanted a cut, color and highlights. He 1st told me he couldn't see me for a week then he said his business was so good that he wasn't taking new clients. I said, really in this economy? He told me only if someone cancelled would he have an opening. Mac couldn't have been more uppity. He acted like I wasn't cool enough for him to style my hair. I guess I'll keep going to Los Gatos. read more

I love, love, love this place. I used to live in NY and loved my stylist out there but then I moved back home and went through numerous amounts of crappy salons. Finally, through an ex friend (long story), she told me about Mac Salon and that I HAVE to see Joey. Tired of crappy mushroom cuts, I finally went and was SUPER impressed. I went through Joey, who is the best ever, and came out of there with the best haircut/highlights ever. Joey is super sweet and gives wonderful head massages after shampooing. Love her! My hair is curly, I mean ringlet curls, and she knew exactly how to deal with my hair and not mess it up like everyone else has. Oh, and the TV's are an awesome addition. read more

I'm with everyone else in that I highly recommend the Mac Salon. Joey has been my stylist a couple of times and she hasn't done me wrong yet. It's easy to get an appointment, laid back and very reasonably priced. read more

Strolling thru downtown Mac Salon caught my eye! "Wow, it's a Mac Salon-the famous cosmetic line!" Well I thought wrong it was a misleading sign silly me, I was thinking it was the famous cosmetic place but no it was the owners name "MAC" but hey I tried it out anyways. So this was in 2006, the place was downstairs and very hip and urban with a projector screen for entertainment and very fresh new style and products. You make an appt. at first for any openings and they where very kind and accommodated me to setting up an appointment quickly and soon. So that was a plus for giving great customer service they were very attentive towards my needs. I loved it and I can't wait to get my hair done or so say 'did'! I wanted to start my life fresh and I've been a brunette all my life and was ready for a new change with blonde highlights, bangs and something sexy and cute. Well my first hair stylist was Joey and she did a wonderful job. So I kept on coming back, so the other time I went back when I was rich, lol Joey wasn't around so Mac did my hair with touching up my roots and making my hair cute and the way I wanted it. He did a perfect job and prices were reasonable on what you want done. They take regulars and referrals but hey I can refer you if you wanna try them out! You won't be disappointed just glad you have a fabulous new look! Presently, they are upstairs and still have a nice, sweet look. No matter where they are I'm going to always be there customer. I just wish they were also a cosmetic line to do make-up and all but hey maybe that's an idea I can bring it up to him next time. read more

Mac is certainly a good stylist with a lot of talent. He has been in the business for years and yes he can cut hair. I just went to the salon for the first time last month. He cleaned up my layers and gave me a deep conditioning for a reasonable price. He's very personable and nice to talk too. The facility is clean, well lit, and the screen with the video projection was an added bonus. Shakira was shakin her money maker at the time. I recommend this place to my friends and family. Lastly, the one great thing about hair is it grows out and if you don't like your hair cut, you can get MAC to do something different the next time. read more

Mac has been my hair stylist for almost 10 years. He is amazing. He listens to my thoughts on color and cut and then gives his truly honest opinion when I come to him with crazy new ideas for my hair. I LOVE Mac and am so happy with his work every single time-that's over 50 times he has cut and highlighted my hair. Best in the business. read more

I have long curly thick hair. Mac s the only person that I let cut and highligh my hair fir the past 10years. Everytime he does it people give me compliments so I know I wil never leave my stylist fir another. Thank you Mac for always making me look so beautiful. read more

I love Mac!! As a new client, I'm so happy I found him and all my friends want to be referred now! He is absolutely wonderful and treats his clients fabulous, great person and great conversation! And I hope he will be doing my hair for a very long time!! UMAC! read more

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Mac is good at cutting hair, and the price of $28 isn't too bad. The giant screen with television projected upon can be an annoyance or welcome, depending on what is on TV (Ellen: annoying, Local News: nice conversation piece). read more

So I kept on hearing about Mac from my co worker for about a year and then I finally went to him. Please keep in mind that this is a referral place only. First of all Mac is a really friendly guy and does his best to make you feel comfortable. I liked the fact that it's only one client at a time in his salon so his attention is on you and giving you a fabulous haircut. When I went to him I had straight long hair and I wanted to do something different with it. I wanted bangs and I wanted layers but I was too afraid to get the layers I wanted. Of course, Mac made me feel good about making a change for once and assured me that no matter what he'll make me look good. And he did!!! All my friends loved my new do and I especially loved all my layers and bangs. Mac clearly has a lot of experience and more important, he has good knowledge about hair. If you want a one of a kind hair dresser at a one of a kind place, Mac is the hair stylist for you! read more

I used to go to Mac back in 2005-07 then I moved to LA! He is amazing with his craft, and after many years later, I've yet to find anyone that was so good to my hair like Mac! He was my go to for hair cut, color, and extensions! read more

omggg I love mac!! i was here about a couple of months ago, and I was totally late to my appointment because I got lost downtown =/ Mac was sooo sweet enough to give me my much needed trim even though he knew i was going to be late. I wasn't a referral/old customer and he still let me through. one bad thing about mac though is that he only takes referral and old customers. other than that, I gave him a picture I wanted and came out super happy =) read more

I've been going to mac's for more than a year. Excellent haircuts. Never a bad cut. Mac is super friendly. The place is clean and nice. I go, get a haircut, and relax. It's great! Thanks Mac! read more

This review is long over due. I have been going to Mac at Mac Salon for over 10 years now. He is such a doll and is always right on w/ my hair cuts and color. I use to work downtown SJ so I would see him more often. I felt like I cheated on him twice w/ other salon/family stylist. Each time was a big mistake (really bad cuts and a horror color story) and I would walk into Macs Salon w/ my tail between my legs ashamed. Each time he would not even hesitate to help me out by correcting the issue at no extra charge to his usual cost for dying/cutting. Sometimes I just want to pop in just for a shampoo to get the head massage.. lol. read more

In 2006 I was searching online for someone who can take out my hair extensions it was a mess couldn't even brush through them anymore:( so glad I found Mac not only he got all my extensions out that took nearly two hours he was talented enough to give me a hair cut highlight low light the next appointment. We are now 2015 I have to say I haven't been going to anyone else for haircut and color. Why? Because he's awesome not once he messed up on my haircut or color. Now my mom and sister go to him for service as well . He only takes referral and by appointment only. No walk in. So when I'm there during the service he gives me enough time that I don't feel rushed through out my time and his time. He's honest and that's important to me. read more

I feel confident and happy.. Mac took me and transformed a Kansas mullet into Two fabulous looks for me. His shampoo chair is ergonomically designed and supports your whole spine. His shampoo is a delight and magically allowed me to relax and trust his talents. Do yourself a favor... GO up the stairs and into Mac Salon ... Its like winning the lottery. Thanks Mac.. I'll be back. read more

I have seen Mac for nearly 10 years and long overdue on providing my (positive) two cents for Mac's salon. I prefer the smaller places and this is as small as it gets with Mac doing everything from scheduling, shampooing, cutting, blow drying and cleaning. He is honest though delicate. I rarely do anything drastic. My hair is straight, most times with bangs and lightly layered. The shape of my face and age now keeps my style simple and Mac knows this by now. I look forward to introducing my preschooler to her first hair cut with him because he is equally patient as calm. And Mac, seriously, you have me over the moon with the last visit offering me the child's seat. Cost for styled cut has been reasonable over the years and easy to book even for someone like me who is terrible with making an appointment. Parking validation is provided but street parking is easy to locate in Downtown San Jose. If or when find a hair stylist in Seattle, Mac is who I go to each time I visit the Bay. Highly recommend. read more

best place in town my wife talks miracles about this mac guy here ,totally worth it happy wife happy life . just saying

I was first introduced to this place by a good friend. I was hesitant at first because I am so picky as to who gets to touch my hair. So after another bad experience with a stylist, off I go to see Mac and Joey. I am now a devoted customer and have been for the past 2 years. I don't go as much as I used to due to work, but when I do, my experience is always the same- EXCELLENT! I have actually never had Mac cut my hair, but my friend swears by him. I've seen his work and he does an excellent job. My stylist from the beginning has always been Joey and I think will always be Joey. I love that she is so soft spoken and cute. Shes very friendly and attentive. I love that she asks me what I want and then reassures me with what she is going to do to my hair. Because my hair is super thick and wavy, she cleans it up and thins it out nicely. I leave there with my hair feeling lighter and more beautiful than ever. I love that the products they use here are unique, some European brand that they love and stand by. They have NEVER tried to sell me the products. In fact Joey only talks about the products when I ask what she is using in my hair. Even then she just tells me what it is good for. Other salons I have been to, the stylists push for the sale of these products and I hate that because then my haircut becomes like $100 instead of $50. All in all, Mac and Joey know their stuff and they always do an excellent job! read more

Mac and Joey are the best! They are fast, great with color, great cuts, and beyond that they are great people to be around!!

I've been coming to Mac for YEARS--even when i moved all the way out to San Ramon. And it's for good reason. No one cuts hair like Mac. You can't beat the experience--from the scalp massage, to the head rest in the sink (instead of straining your neck while your hair gets washed!), to the TV and relaxed atmosphere. It's all here. It's a cute salon and Mac is the sweetest. You're not getting rushed out because he really focuses on one client at a time. I only wished he was a little closer to home! read more