I've tried several different salons in Austin for the past 5+ years, constantly on the lookout to find a stylist who can cut and color my thick Asian hair to my liking, and was unsatisfied until now. I'm beyond happy I found Jacob! Not only is he a genuinely nice guy and a pleasure to chat with, he is so good with hair!! He was able to take my black hair all the way to a gorgeous blonde and had expert skill with bleaching and toning the yellows out of my hair. It took several hours and two sessions to get it done, but throughout the process he was meticulous and careful, which showed in the final results: beautifully blended color, cut in a style that I love, and hair that feels as good as it looks. He was also super patient with all my questions about his process and offered advice regarding taking care of my hair and keeping it moisturized. He charges on the higher end ($70/hr) but I feel like it's well worth the quality of care and service that he provides. He is a true artist and someone I have complete trust with my hair on top of being super personable. Suffice it to say, I will be a returning customer! read more

Jacob is absolutely a magician. I have thin, brittle hair that is absolutely a nightmare to get right, and Jacob somehow makes it seem easy to make my hair look better than it has in fifteen years. The color? Perfect. The style? Slimming. I get more compliments on my hair than I EVER have now that I go to Jacob. I just can't say enough about him. I don't usually like people messing with my hair and I used to put off haircuts. I've never even reviewed a hair salon. However, Jacob makes me want to go. He's an outstanding listener and doesn't pull my hair as he cuts it (I just have a super sensitive scalp). Now, I look forward to my hair appointments. My husband discovered Jacob at a salon where he used to work, and we have followed him to two different places now! My husband has super sensitive nerves in his face due to a nerve disorder and even he says Jacob is great. Jacob does wonders with my husband's curly hair and makes him look about ten years younger. I loved his work so much, I decided to try him too, and I am so glad I did! Whether you want your hair cut short, or long and add in color, men's or women's styles, Jacob is the best stylist I've ever had. Try Salon Panda Panda today! read more

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Love love love Jacob! I had dark brownish/black hair and he has transformed my life. I wanted a blonde brown bayalage and Jacob did an amazing job. I get compliments everywhere I go. The color turned out beautiful and he is extremely meticulous. Show stopper for sure. I always get stopped and tons of compliment on my hair. After going through my divorce I needed a positive change and he did it! 37 years young with beautiful hair... Jacob was the best thing that ever happened to my hair! read more

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Highly recommend. My hair has been on a roller coster for a few years now and i spent a month searching for a good stylist in austin. Jacob gave the friendliest greeting, gave me all his attention while explaining what i wanted, and i showed him a couple pictures of hair colors id like and we chose what suited my hair situation better and he transformed my hair EXACTLY the color in the picture. Perfected it. Also took his time discussing with me the hair cut i wanted and perfected it. Great conversation-list but gives you your space as well,gives great advice on routine,different products and brands. All in all Im very happy i found him. read more

LOVE Jacob is the best! I was all over the place with what I wanted, he took the time to listen to what I wanted and guided me to exactly what I wanted! Such a great experience! read more

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Jacob is the one of the best hair stylists in Austin! I've been going to him for five years. If you like to change up your hair from time to time like me, he's the best. He listens to what i wanna do with my hair (no matter it's long, wavy hair or short bob hairstyle) and give me advice on the best with my hair. Most importantly, the result is always amazing. Great haircut and color services read more

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Jacob has been cutting and coloring my hair for about six months now, and I've gotten more compliments on my hair in those six months than in the FIFTEEN years prior to that. Seriously! Jacob is a genius. For the first time in my life, I have a haircut that looks like I just came from the salon even when I style it myself. And he somehow manages to create a beautiful color that also disguises the grey in my roots as it grows out (I haven't pulled out my Color Wow Root Cover Up in six months, either). As other reviewers have mentioned, Jacob always takes such care and time with every cut. As an added bonus, he's also great fun to talk to! I am beyond thrilled to have found him. read more

Update: 2 years later and I'm still going to Jacob! He continues to educate me on how to keep my hair healthy and happy. I haven't been anywhere else since and I don't plan to. Jacob is a miracle worker! If you have thick, frizzy, wavy, and crazy hair like me, Jacob is your guy! 7/23/18 Jacob is absolutely awesome! My hair was in desperate need of attention. I have thick wavy hair and I let it grow too long, so it got unhealthy and unmanagable. I needed 5 inches off. Initially, I only went in for a haircut. I was scheduled the same day which was so convenient. Now, I've seen a lot of hairdressers in the past, and Jacob is handsdown the best stylist I have seen. Not only did he know exactly how to cut my hair (which is not easy for my hair texture) he showed me how to style it myself. I struggled with taming my hair before seeing him and he walked me through it. I'm not exaggerating - this is the best haircut experience I've had. The pictures you see are my natural waves, air dried, with only a little mousse. I was able to replicate it at home and I feel much more confident now. I don't use my straightner as much and I embrace my waves now. I loved my haircut so much that I went back for a color appointment. Jacob recommended that I go red and I'm glad I did. I've gotten a lot of compliments and I love the change. Beyond how great the cut and color look- the reason Jacob is so awesome is because of his personality. He's funny, observant, and personable. I'm usually reserved/shy and I felt so comfortable talking to him (he's hilarious) and I learned so much about my hair. Would recommend him 100%. Thank you Jacob! read more

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Jacob is the best hairstylist that you will find in Austin. I have been going to him for several years and followed him from another hair salon. If you are looking for someone to give you an outstanding haircut - Jacob is the one to go to. I went through several hairstylists in Austin without much success until I found Jacob. I really just wanted a good haircut and all of the hairstylists I went to before Jacob would talk to me about dye-ing/highlighting my hair and give me a sloppy 15 minute cut. They would obviously be focused on those clients with color jobs who would bring them more money for their time. Unlike them, Jacob will spend the entire hour focused on cutting your hair and really give it the time of day. He will also always make sure your hair looks the way you envisioned it, or better! I am happy that he now has his own business in Salon Lofts - there is plenty of parking and it's easy to schedule appointments online. read more

Jacob has been doing my hair for over two years. He always does a wonderful job with haircuts and balayage. He is also very good company which is important when it takes several hours to get your hair done. read more

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I followed Jacob here from CNN Hair when I first met him years ago. He's the only person I trust with my brand-defining haircut since something like 2014. He is a treasure. read more

I have thick Asian hair and Jacob has been doing my cut and balayage for years. He is the only one I trust with my hair because he understands exactly what it needs and is careful to make sure it's done right. I've asked for balayages that have taken 8+ hours to do because of how thick my hair is and Jacob was great company throughout the whole process, even feeding me snacks . He knows exactly how to remove the weight of the hair while keeping volume. It's kind of magical. I've gone from black to blonde and all the colors in between with Jacob, and my hair is still healthy and never brassy. Yes, a good color job is expensive, but quality costs money folks and trust me it is worth it. read more

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Jacob is a master of his craft and an absolute perfectionist. I first got my haircut from Jacob in 2017 and have been a continuous client ever since. My hair has never looked so healthy and he is always great at turning my hair goals into reality. It has grown out so much!!! He truly cares about you and doesn't just try to get your money. If a certain service isn't what your hair needs or product (he won't just upsell you to upsell you). If you come with pictures and an idea he will make it a reality. Go see Jacob! It will be the best decision you ever make. My boyfriend even goes to him regularly now too :) read more

I'm so glad I was able to find Jacob through Yelp. I had a disastrous haircut at another salon, even after getting it fixed at the same reputable salon, it was still a hot mess. I read Jacob was a magician and I needed exactly that to fix the horrible choppy layers in my hair. At this point, I had lost a lot of length to my hair and I was skeptical that it could be corrected, but to my surprise Jacob did magic. My hair is blended in so well, the layers look nice, hair looks fuller and healthy. For reference, I'm new to Austin and think I found my stylist. Highly recommended. read more

The best hairstylist in Austin! I've been trying out different men's stylists for years and have been disappointed over and over again. The search is over! Jacob blew me away, his attention to detail is remarkable and he does a great job of making you look good even if you're not even sure what you want. Money well spent every time :) read more

I have been going to Jacob for more than 5 years and he is the only stylist that I work with. I know Jacob will always give me the cut that I want, while trusting his artistic abilities to make sure my hair is styled in a clean and modern way. I've had him cut and style my hair for regular upkeep, when I need to look professional for work, and he even did my hair for my wedding. I wouldn't go to any other stylist! read more