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. read more

Jason is a real professional with excellent attention to detail and craft. I have been going to him for haircuts for over a year and am very pleased after every visit. He knows just how to make the most of what he's working with, and is consultative about how best to evolve my hairstyle over time. Jason's also a great conversationalist. I always enjoy my time in Jason's chair. I have learned so much from him about investment strategies as well just through our chats! read more

I've been going to Jason for a few years now. His style makes me look and feel a decade younger.

Jason is a true master stylist. He has been exclusively cutting my hair now for 4 years. He takes great care in making sure my look is perfect every time. And the cut holds up very well in between appointments! read more

This is my first time did my hair with Jason. I LOVED my new hair color and the style!! Jason is an amazing guy! easily communicate, he listens what I want my hair looks like and give me some good suggestions. He also showed me how to blow dry my hair after a wash, step by step, I really appreciated that he was so patient. I absolutely loved the work he has done for my hair! I also referred my girlfriend went to him two days ago, she was so happy with her new haircut too! Next, I'm going to send my husband to him to fix his hair. I'm sure my husband will like him. If you can afford Jason's price, I would highly recommend him!!!! read more

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! read more

Jason's pretty awesome. I found him on Yelp 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. read more

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 Yelp 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. read more

I'm extremely happy to have found Jason (thank you Yelpers!) 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 2nd 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. read more

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 =). read more

After 30 years of having the same hairstyle I dedicated ~ 6 months to just growing it out so it could be re-envisioned, re-shaped. I did go into my regular stylist during this time and while she kept things from getting out of control, didn't have a vision for what the endgame was. Enter Jason. Via a recommendation from a friend I put my hair in his hands and it simply was great. He immediately understood my half-baked thoughts (mostly what I didn't want) and knew what I would be happy with. While he knocked it out of the park the 1st visit, he also explained his plan over the next couple of visits, it's been my 3rd visit and yes, I can see progression on a hairstyle I would have been happy with the 1st time. No question he has a vision and a plan. read more

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. read more

We found Jason on YELP 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. read more

This may be the first time I'm going on 7 weeks without getting my roots touched up (blonde) yet. I'm going to need it done soon, but it's definitely grown out much more natural than usual. I don't feel like I need a headband every day until I can get in! Jason cut and colored my hair ON A SUNDAY 7 weeks ago. I originally went because no other salons are open on Sundays (I work Saturdays). I am calling very soon for my next appointment. Also, that's me in his photos! I'm the one with the white shirt, blonde hair (profile and back) in the later pics that were taken with his digital in the salon Jason, I wanted to get my free haircut for my yelp but I see that's not the coupon anymore. What do you say? Can I get a cut for being a photo model? :) I'm for sure coming back for your awesome coloring skills. Regardless, I give you 5 read more

I started getting my haircuts from Jason over a year ago, right before my wedding, when my wife-to-be strongly suggested that I deserved a better haircut than what I could get from a chain with "cuts" or "clips" in the name. I was skeptical, but after getting my hair cut once by Jason, I had to admit she was right! Jason really knows what he's doing, and he's also very nice and easy to talk to. He's great at recommending a style based on your physical characteristics like height and face shape, and he's super-meticulous, doing most of the cut with scissors and only using a clipper when absolutely necessary. He also has great tips for how to groom and style your hair to keep it looking nice. Best of all, my wife is so happy now every time she sees me after I get my hair cut. Jason's quality work is worth the money, 100%! read more

Jason is the man! Very thorough, yet quick at the same time for a fair price. Been going here since I got an office job in the area and will be doing the same til' I leave. Highly recommend! read more

I am super sad to write this update because I have gone to do the Japanese straightening treatment with Jason since 2014 and was planning to keep going to him for years to come. Jason is really good at doing the Japanese straightening. After one bad experience with a different salon, I have always gone to him to get my hair straightened, and even referred my mom to him. However, this last time I had a really poor experience. Over the last two years, I had grown my hair to be really long and I LOVED it! So when I went to see Jason I told him - please just keep it simple and long. I just want it to look similar to how it looks now. But Jason vehemently disagreed with me. He said he wanted my hair to look "fun" but at the end he cut it very short and did the fobby layer thing. I came in with hair that looked great on me and that people complimented, and came out with a hair cut that made me look about twenty years older. What is worse is that growing the hair back to its original length will likely take me two years - and that Jason ignored what I had asked. I feel like the purpose of a hairstylist is to make you feel gorgeous and confident. :) But the day after the hair cut with Jason I looked at myself in the mirror and actually cried because I hated the cut so much! I have never had such a strong negative reaction to a haircut. But the haircut was unflattering and uneven, with one side clearly shorter than the other side. I really loved my hair pre Jason, and losing it felt emotional - like Jason had somehow stripped me of my sexiness/flair/uniqueness and turned me into a tired 40 year old! I could either hate it for months or I could fix it. So I decided to get hair extensions from someone else and now I feel a bit more like the old me. BUT the hair extensions were expensive (over $1000), and the straightening and hair cut with Jason was also expensive ($500). I am not rich, so I went to Jason, explained the situation, and asked him if he could kindly give me the money back so that I could afford to get the hair looking the way I wanted to again. At that time Jason said he would give me half of the money back, but that I had to come on a different day. I explained to him that I live 45 min away, but since I was grateful for getting some of the money back I was ok with it. When I came back today he said he would actually only pay me back $175 instead of $250. I am not a confrontational person so I said ok, but I felt like once again Jason was more intent on imposing himself over me vs. showing that he cared about me as a client and also as a person. I really wish that Jason would have either listened to me and made sure I got a haircut I felt good about, or at least given me the full money back. It would have meant a lot and would have also alleviated a bit the financial burden of fixing the problem he had caused. read more

Studio Jason - (Left) My hair before going to see Jason. (Right) My hair after Jason's hair cut. - Hair Salons Near Me - San Mateo, California

I've been going to Jason for years and he never disappoints. He is very meticulous and never cuts corners. A true artist of his trade and I know he will never make any compromises. In addition, Jason is not like many hair stylists / salons trying to squeeze in as many clients as they can and often makes you wait forever even though you have an appointment. Thanks, John read more

I highly recommend Jason as your hair stylist. I've been going to Him for almost a year now. He's technique is excellent and has great attention to details. He also give some great hair style advices. read more

I have been going to Jason for haircuts for over two years now. I wanted a change in my hairstyle and Jason was great at giving me an initial consultation to find the perfect style. It was the first time I got a scissor cut and now I can't go back to clippers. Jason pays really close attention to the details, which is so important for Asian male hair, and the cuts always come out perfect. Although I recently moved to Chicago, I make sure to book an appointment with Jason whenever I'm in town. read more

It's been more than 5 years... Jason is an amazing hair artist. He work with my hair based on hair type and face shape. He is the 2nd hairstylist that I know understands people head shape before he start the cut... and he spends an hour on your hair with hand scissors only. Great personality and fun to chat with!! Highly recommended if you are looking for a hair ARTIST... read more

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. read more

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. read more

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. read more

Jason has been cutting my hair for 4 years and it has never been less than excellent. Always a stylish-looking cut, never fussy. I've gone to other places while traveling and the difference is huge, makes me appreciate that we have such a good stylist in San Mateo. He's the best I've had, and always punctual and upbeat. Big big thumbs up. read more

I've been going to Jason for my haircuts for the last 3 years and I love it. He is so accommodating and really takes good care of your hair. Aside from the usual washing of your hair, which he also does, Jason is very skilled and uses different kinds of scissors for the majority of your hair for precision and a cleaner cut. The thing that I like about Jason the most is that he knows what to do with your hair before you ask even when you don't know yourself. If you are tired of quick, sloppy cuts from Supercuts or great clips, I would definitely recommend studio jason! read more

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 yelp, 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 yelper. yahoo... to that! I will definitely be coming back to him in the future. read more

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! read more

Studio Jason - Hair Salons Near Me - San Mateo, California

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

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! read more

I arrived at Studio Jason with really damaged hair from two colorings in the past. Jason was nice enough to not only help get my hair back to where I was really happy with it, but also what to use and how to care for it without pushing products or brand recommendations. He was kind enough to answer ally my questions that my boyfriend and I had about hair and worked with our schedule for us to come in. The studio is also very nice and welcoming. I can't recommend him enough. read more

Today I thought I'd try out a new hair salon and stylist, Studio Jason, as I wanted to look fresh for my birthday. I am very happy with my new look and have already received several compliments from friends. I would really like to recommend Jason as a stylist, and his attentive service and attention to detail is excellent. read more

Jason has done more than styling and cutting for my hair. With his advices on care-taking, my hair has become healthier and fuller. Jason really care of his craft and you can tell he constantly update himself with the latest trends and techniques and that is the reason I've been going to Jason for years. read more

I've been going to see Jason for men's haircuts for the last 2 years. He always does a great job of making sure that my hair looks great. I spent my first few years in the bay area constantly bouncing around from stylist to stylist but after finding Jason the search has come to an end. Jason is very personable and friendly and takes his craft seriously. He has always been able to accommodate me, even on short notice! I'd highly recommend seeing Jason for a clean cut with a creative style! read more

This review is very overdue.... Jason has been cutting my hair for the past couple of years, and he always does a great job. I won't go anywhere else. It helps that he also has the scoop on some of the best Asian food in the city.... Great haircuts, great conversation. Reasonable pricing. What's not to like? Five stars. read more

I got a men's haircut at Studio Jason from Jason Chang a week ago. The atmosphere was very relaxed, friendly and professional. The entire haircut was made with precise scissor cuts and not with an electric hair cutter, which shows professionalism. The whole studio was very clean. Jason took the time he needed, was never in a rush just because someone else is waiting. I definitely go back. Thanks! read more

I've tried many hair stylists all over the Bay Area, but was never content with anyone until I found Jason. It has been two years now and I am happy to say that I found the right hair stylist for me! Jason knew what would look good on me, and I thought to give it a try. He was right, because I've received so many compliments with my new hair style since Jason cut it. You just have to trust him and get used to your new style. Also, with other stylists in the past, I usually liked my hair cut for about two weeks, and after that, it wasn't as nice and manageable anymore. With Jason, the style stays for a long time until my hair grows thick again. That's because he takes his time to cut it and his technique is extremely good. Jason truly enjoys cutting hair and he is very friendly. If you keep an open mind and work with him, you'll be happy! I am not going anywhere else with my hair!! read more

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. :) read more

Jason always delivers on excellent cuts. He takes time to scissor cut and layer hair so that it still looks great while growing out. I've come away from every appointment very happy with the work done. It's clear that Jason cares about giving the best haircut possible to his clients. read more

I needed help with over processed hair and turned to yelp. Lucky for me, I found Jason! I left looking much better than I arrived and can't wait to return. Thank you Jason! read more