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September 2023 by Jennifer Hsu
I only get my hair cut twice a year, so am very choosy about who I entrust with the scissors. I choose Maya Hair Salon every time, because she is very careful and takes the time to do it right. She also is willing to make adjustments so that the cut is exactly to the customer’s satisfaction. It’s hard to find a hairdresser that can transform long, wild hair into a perfectly layered short ‘do that withstands the test of time. My friends are still complimenting my hair weeks later!
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March 2022 by Sep Flo
Maya has magic hands. She knows what customers want and gave the great advices on hair styles. She took her time to make sure we are happy with the results. Highly recommend!Service: Hairstyling
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January 2022 by Diana L.
PROS: - Maya REALLY knows how to cut hair, especially if it's of the smooth and straight variety! Extremely precise with the type of style she gives her customers and will make it a personal mission to ensure you don't leave the salon looking like an ugly duckling. - She's snarky and chatty, if you're into that sort of thing. CONS: - The salon itself has seen better days; a tad sad and drab. - I'm not into snarkiness nor chattiness at the salon, unfortunately. I like to relax and zen out while I get my hair cut, I'm more of a massage-with-spa-music type of person than a barbershop-banter type of person. She reminded me of a loud auntie who shows love through criticism: poking fun at my quietness in the chair and berating me for not styling my hair with a blow dryer and curling iron every morning. - I got the impression that she doesn't appreciate or know about coarse, wavy hair - which I have. I hated how frizzy my hair was at the time, and she attributed it to me not putting enough effort into my own beauty routines... Hell, its no secret that I've never and will never be the kind of person to give myself a blowout every morning. I went home after leaving the salon and watched a ton of YouTube videos about how to take care of coarse hair, and realized that there ain't no shame in having a few natural kinks and waves. **Spoiler alert: the frizziness wasnt due to my lazy sloppy beauty routines, nor was my natural texture ugly (as she had led me to believe) - I just needed to get the right shampoo and not touch/brush it so much while it's drying. As a professional hair stylist, I would have expected that Maya would have been able to just tell me this instead of talking smack about my frizz. THE SHORT OF IT: this is a great spot if you have smooth, straight hair and like talking s*** in the salon chair. As for me, I'll go somewhere that appreciates my natural hair texture and allows me to leave the salon more relaxed than when I arrived.
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November 2021 by Sunshine B.
After reading all the glowing reviews I booked with Maya. No matter how good a stylist may be, they'll be a very lonely stylist if they treat the client with a rude, belittling and snarky attitude and let their bad mood guide the shears instead of the talent. Thankfully hair grows back and there are a multitude of fantastic stylists that not only make you beautiful on the outside but make you feel beautiful inside as well.
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July 2021 by Annie P.
My friend recommended Maya's Hair Salon and I am so happy she did! I told Maya ahead of time that I was planning to cut 12-14" off to donate and she did not hesitate. She takes time to go over the style you want and recommends to cut it a certain way that would most best fit your face shape. Now keyword is recommend- she doesn't push you to do it a way you don't feel comfortable with. Overall, she knows what she's doing and is super sweet. Highly recommend!
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March 2021 by Elaine Wong Eakin
I went to Maya for a haircut and styling for the first time this past Saturday. She did a fabulous job! I wasn't able to go to a hairstylist for more than 14 months and was excited for this appointment. I love the way she cut my side-swept bangs, gauging just the right length so that my bangs partially hides my face, making me look somewhat mysterious! I am also delighted with how my hair frames my face, giving me an overall "lighter" look.Maya has an eye for what suits my face as well as my personality. Although she had not met me before Saturday, she adeptly figured out that a "clean" look was more suitable for my personality.Maya is an artist and a perfectionist. She was very thorough, checking and re-checking, and trimming some more after she blew dry and styled my hair. Her hands were steady and sure. She managed to make my hair look like it had a lot of movement.I've been to stylists who charged much more than Maya but the results were not nearly as pleasing as what Maya did. Maya was worth the wait and every penny.
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February 2021 by Julie B.
Maya has been cutting and coloring my hair for the last ten years. She also cuts my 15 year old daughter's hair and my daughter loves her cuts. Maya is a perfectionist and I am always happy with my color and cuts. The other thing I love about the cuts is that they look great as they grow out and I am able to go much longer between cuts than I have with other stylists. I completely trust Maya and recommend that you try her for your next cut.
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November 2020 by Ella A.
So.....I went blonde!!!!!!!!!!! I've been Maya's client for 10+ years and I never colored my hair this bright. So, naturally, I was scared to death. I feared my hair would fall out and the color would not suit me. But winter is here and I needed a change. I text Maya for a color consultation. I send her a picture of someone with an ash metal gray hair. "That's what I want!" What happens next is exactly what Maya would do. She steers me away and let's me know that she doesn't want to do that color. And since my hair is long, it would be hard to do (Love her honesty). Regardless, I made an appointment for 11/20/2020 @ 3:30pm and when I show up, no one is there. I'm her last client. With Covid numbers increasing, this was a sigh of relief. Still trying to decide what color to do, but the bottom line is, I needed to bleach my hair. Maya was hesitant and made sure with me multiple times because all these years, she knows I care more about the health of my hair rather than the beauty of it. Bleach causes breakage and dryness and I was someone who opposed it! I made up my mind. Let's bleach my hair. Let's get highlights. I'm not lying, I don't ever recall seeing Maya so happy and excited to highlight my hair. Still, she was so mindful and considerate of my preference of having healthy hair, so even though it was a longer process, she added something that won't be too harsh on my hair. I just love that about Maya. She knows exactly what will look good on me and if it'll be damaging, she takes extra measures to make sure the least amount of damage is done. The whole process took a little over 5 hours. I didn't know how I felt about it when all was done. I wasn't dressed up, I didn't have makeup on and I was wearing a mask. But I kept giggling because I was excited with her! I knew I would love it! Maya did a fantastic job!!! I felt so bad that she was on her feet for hours, but she was more concerned about me because it was getting late. She's the best! I just moved back to Daly City and there's a lot of amazing hair salons in the city. But I will continue to be her loyal client because I trust her. She makes me look good and gives me a measure of confidence with her hair cuts/color. It's always a win/win with her. So if she ever speaks her mind on how horrible it'll look or how great it'll look, take her advice and trust her! She never disappoints me. Also, I noticed she was wiping down/disinfecting the places I sat and the hand mirror that I held to see the back view of my hair. Good to know she hasn't become complacent with keeping her work area safe for her clients! Thank you again Maya! I love it!! (FYI, Maya took a before and after photo of my hair. I asked her to send me my before pictures so I can post it here. She hasn't. I think she's embarrassed for me. I would be too. Lol)
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November 2020 by Ashna D.
COVID-19 Review Update! Maya is open for business after having opened up earlier this month. My sister went to get her hair cut and styled for a friend's photo shoot and she looked absolutely stunning thanks to Maya. She is still taking cash/check payments only so please keep that in mind while making an appointment.
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September 2020 by KH G.
I've been seeing Maya for 10 years now because that is how much I like her and trust her with my hair! I still get the same great complimentary-to-my-face haircuts since I first started seeing her! I was excited that after so many months of a much needed trim, I get to see Maya again this weekend. I have to say here, Maya has *really* stepped up and beyond my expectations in keeping her salon safe and sanitary: - masks required - forehead temperature check upon entering - sanitize hands with provided antibac gel - clear plastic cape (instead of black fabric) - sanitized tools, even the mirror she let me hold to check my hair - sanitizing between clients My most recent visit this weekend, I decided to go super-short hot weather, working from home haircut and again, I received so many compliments, from good friends, to co-workers, my picky mother, and my usually quiet Dad! Thank you Maya~~!
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July 2020 by Elise C.
After a horrible hair cut (mullet comes close) I could Maya. I've been going long enough that I point out a problem then sit still. She always knows best.
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April 2020 by Nadine Kempf
Maya is the best!! My family and I have been going to her for years and won't trust anyone else with our hair. Even now that we live 4 hours away, we're still willing to make the trip to her
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January 2020 by Susan P.
I've been going to Maya's for years. She does a great job and is fun. I have a tricky face....long face, high forehead, pointy chin. My hair is wavy curly and graying. She is able to take all that into consideration and cut my hair so it fits my face and look. No matter if you have a heart shaped face, long face, square jaw or round face, she knows how to cut hair to balance your features. Her salon might not be ritzy, but don't let that fool you. She's really good. When I started going to her my hair wasn't cut in a flattering way for me. She told me it would take a few cuts to get it to be the right shape and style, and she was right. I always get compliments on my hair.
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December 2019 by Scott W.
I was getting married in a few days and Maya gave me the best haircut I'd ever had. She even showed me how to style my hair with product and a blow dryer. I felt like a million bucks and everyone was telling me I looked like a movie star! She also squeezed me in when she had a full schedule after I told her I was getting married. If you are looking for good conversation and an amazing hair do I highly recommend Maya!!! 5 stars all the way!
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January 2019 by Jessalie Hamer
I have been going to Maya for hair cuts for 5 years. I am always so pleased with the cut. She has also cut my two kids' hair for that time (they are now 6 and 8). She always has fun with us and makes us feel welcome.
