Glenn Jason Hair Design

If you’re a guy who doesn’t have hair below the ears don’t waste your money (believe it was $ 70 for a men’s haircut when I went back in 2011) because it’s definitely NOT worth it. I walked out with a haircut which was pretty disappointing because I’ve had way better haircuts at barbershops where I only paid about $ 11.
Men with short hair, you’re better off going to a barbershop or another hairstylist because $ 70+ is just ridiculous for the quality of the haircut you will get.
ACCEPTS CASH ONLY!

I would like to update this review because Glenn — He is courteous and care for his customer. why??? He explained me this morning that why didnt he used anti-​frizz and after reading this reply… He gave me very nice hair cut and I really liked it.
He doesnt accept credit cards. Only cash or check.
Now get to the point. Why 3 stars then — It was last year’s 2011 experience (Yes, I’ve been busy and forgot to write review before). I wanted to get my Brazilian straightening done. Took appointment on the day of my birthday (January) so I can have blast with new hair at the party. But sorry I was 20 min late I totally understand that I shouldn’t be late when it comes to hair appointment. But Thanks to MTA which runs fantastic so I was late. He refuse to take me. Ok that was my birthday and that was the answer and he already knew about it. Then I tried to take couple of times but he reschedule so many times because of his issues. Not in town or stuck at the airport etc. In that case we have to patience and understand his situation. Anyways finally in March, he get me in. Brazilian didn’t worked first time. I paid. Second time, He did it, I paid. Third time he said he will refund money. He said why don’t you use for hair cut which I never had after all this experience. He said you can come and take $. I was hospitalized almost all year last due to some issues anyways so couldn’t go. I tried to reach him few times. That I can send him paid envelop, he can write me a check as I was unable to come. No response till date.
I really wanted to be his regular customer even though he is little pricey but after all this I am afraid to go back to him. I wish at least he calls me back and give me hair 2 hair blow dry or haircut which I have already paid and he promise to refund.. :(

I used to get my hair cut here a few years ago and stopped only because of my wallet. I never got any colors or processes done here — just the straight up hair cut. And I always left feeling fucking great about my hair. It was nice to be seen by someone who, despite not being a true regular, you could completely 100% trust with your hair. This is the best person who has ever cut my wavy thick Asian hair. This is the place I compare all my haircuts too, and nothing has compared yet. Fuck you, Chinatown haircuts. You’re cheap for a reason.
I never experienced the crazy problems that the people below seem to rant about, but I will admit for a $ 120+ haircut, you’d think the salon would be nicer or cleaner (it’s not, and it’s not so think of it as a fucking dive for your hair). Sometimes you get free wine, sometimes you don’t. Glenn is the only person who cuts hair, so I remember sometimes there being a bit of a wait, and there is only one person who washes/​does the blow out. All of this could have changed since my last visits there, but SOMETIMES was always they key word. Pretty sure they were cash only at the time too.
Glenn Jason, I miss you and your babelicious haircuts.

Well, after reading all these reviews, I concluded that Glen was great with thick, curly hair and also great at coloring dark hair, and tucked this information away for a month hence, when I was planning on getting my hair cut. Then, in one of those odd coincidences, the salon came up on Living Social, and I bought a voucher, and called to make an appointment, only to get a voicemail instructing me to make said appointment online. I did so and a week later made my way to the salon, on a weird and unpleasant block near FIT. Arrived at the salon, at 9:30am on a freezing Friday morning with an inch of roots, and hair desperately in need of a cut. Glenn was at work on another client and literally didn’t even acknowledge that I’d arrived. I sat down on a sofa and read. After fifteen minutes, I said, «Um, excuse me. Is it going to be awhile longer? Can I go grab a cup of coffee?» He nodded, so I ran out, then ran back. When I returned, someone else was waiting, too. For another fifteen minutes, I sat there, while Glen finished up with the first client, then called the woman who’d arrived AFTER me into the chair, still never acknowledging me. It was kind of weird. Finally (I’d been there perhaps 45 minutes at this point and had purposefully made a pre-​work appointment), I said, «Um, excuse me, I’m wondering if there’s been some mistake…» He sighed and, with irritation, went to his computer, poked around and told me that he had no record of my appointment, that there had been some mistake. I’d received an email, confirming the appointment, and told him so, but he just said, condescendingly, «you must have made a mistake» and «you must have mis-​read the email» and «maybe you don’t know how to use the online appointment system?» I was pretty upset – in part, because I’d raced up there and lost a whole chunk of my day and so on – so much so that the woman in the chair actually said, amazingly, «you know, you can have my appointment. I live around the corner and I’m not in a hurry,» which was incredibly nice of her. But Glenn himself didn’t seem to care at all and was pretty rude about the whole thing. He just said, «Yeah, I’m usually booked way in advance, so you should make an appointment soon if you want to come in.»
The whole thing was so annoying that I went somewhere else and then, months later, realized that I had to use that voucher before it expired, so once again, tried to call and make an appointment. This time, I left a message and, four or five days later, his assistant called me back and basically appeared to be incapable of actually making me an appointment (it was very strange; she’d suggest a time, then say, «oh, no, that’s taken»). Eventually, I made an appointment online again. This time, THE DAY BEFORE MY APPOINTMENT, I got a call from Glenn himself, canceling the appointment, without even offering an alternate time. After much phone tag, I finally spoke to him and he told me to call his assistant, and she’d be able to fit me in. When I finally spoke to her, gritting my teeth, she explained that Glenn would be away for three weeks, so she couldn’t really make me an appointment. OH MY GOD. The whole thing was ridiculous. Made another appointment online, for a month later, only to have Glenn call me AGAIN, asking if I could come another time.
Finally, I went in and was actually seen, to my amazement. In terms of color, Glenn was fine — not terrible, not great. He matched my roots okay, but — here’s a bizarre thing — when I explained that the place I’d been going for awhile usually put a glaze or gloss on my hair to tone down the red and add shine, he said, «A glaze or a gloss? What exactly is that? Do you know what line they use? I don’t know what that is?» The cut took approximately one minute and he barely took anything off. It did improve my shape (was growing out a bad cut), but the whole thing was so rushed – he schedules people in fifteen minute intervals, so there were tons of people waiting, and people in both chairs at every second – that he completely frizzed out my curly hair. (He doesn’t have lamps, so very quickly blew it dry, in part, giving it a fuzzy, 80s look.) The cut itself, as I said, was fine, but I basically needed to go home and wash my hair, so as not to look like a mushroom.
Another weird thing: In the front of the salon, he has typical salon-​ish expensive products, but when you go to the shampoo station, there are bottles of crazy cheap, off-​brand, dollar store shampoo and conditioner, which his assistant used on me.
All in all, this was a pretty bad experience. I’d never, ever go back and would seriously suggest that you don’t, either. For the amount of money this guy charges, you could have a much better experience: better cut and color, and much better treatment. Blech.

After reading Glen Jason reviews of how he canceled an appointment after the person booked in advance, I was afraid that it would happen to me. As a matter of fact, it did!!!
I booked my appointment online a month ahead for my haircut. I got a call from Glen’s assistant the day before my appointment that Glen was not available and wanted me to rescheduled. I called to rescheduled but only could leave voice messages. 3 – 4 days later he called me back and left me a message to call him back again. I didn’t want to call him back anymore since it would take another 3 – 4 days for him to get back to you. If you are in a hurry for a haircut, this place is not a good place to go. In addition, please be aware that your appointment may be canceled in the last minute!

Stylistic Perfection
Glenn Jason isn’t your run of the mill hairstylist– his resume reads like an «it list» of famous hairstyling programs and salons. He’s worked his way through training programs and salons ranging from Aveda to Vidal Sassoon, Rusk and Bumble and Bumble, and has even taught at some of these institutions. Having worked as a DJ and come up through the punk scene, he’s always had his finger on the pulse of what’s trending. He offers comprehensive consultations, so that you and him can determine what style and color really fits you before breaking out the scissors. He’s also an expert in hair straightening, offering the latest Japanese keratin treatments that can render the coarsest hair silky. You can trust him with color as well. He treats both women and men, with men’s priced at $ 70, women’s at $ 100.
His intimate, yet spacious live/​work Chelsea location is just blocks from Penn Station, which makes it ideal for suburban, Long Island commuters as well. He only takes in two clients at a time, so expect a totally personalized and customized experience. He can cut and style your hair to an exact match of a photo of a hairstyle you think is hot, so feel free to pack a picture if you want.

What a hip place and what a talented artist! Glenn knows just what to do when it comes to hair. This guys looks at every head like it is a piece of art. He can invent a look for you that will have heads turning as you walk down 5^th ave. He is a master at everything from color, cutting or straightening. He also know exactly what products to suggest for you hair type and he shows you how to style your hair so that it doesn’t just look good on the day you leave the shop, rather is looks good always!
I have been looking for a new stylist for the past year since mine decided to pick up and move to LA. After trying out several different trendy salons a friend suggested I go see Glenn. I needed someone that I could trust with my hair and my friend who is rather vain said this is the man for you. She has been working with Glenn for years and I must say, she always looks super trendy with her hip hairstyles.
At this point I have three men in my life that I can’t live without: My husband, My son and my stylist Glenn.

Update. After several messages which gave him my new number and emails, and a BAD Unilocal review… This arrives. ANOTHER ATTEMPTED CANCELLATION. Wow.
Glennjason
to me
show details 10:44 AM (3 hours ago)
Hey… Tried calling you but the number I have is wrong??? Anyway, I’m leaving town on Monday and was wondering if you can come in tomorrow, Saturday or Sunday? Just a few days early! Please call me ASAP at 917 941 1602… Sorry if this causes any trouble with your schedule.
Thank you,
Glenn

I was looking for a new hair stylist since I moved, and I came across Glenn’s name in Unilocal.I thought why not give him a try…
And I’m glad I did. The last time I cut my hair was over a year ago. It was so long, heavy, and dense. I barely gave Glenn any instructions, just generally what I wanted, and my hair came out looking amazing. My hair is so soft and light now. I liked how he cut my hair so much that I made my next appointment as I was leaving.

I came here to get a hair cut and highlights. I’ve been getting highlights for 8 years now. I’ll admit, my hair has been punished from the highlights and from straightening with a flat iron daily. But at the same time my hair isn’t in the worst shape.
Anyway, Glenn refuses to give me highlights claiming that they might damage my hair enough to the point where I’ll blame him if my hair doesn’t look good. He was afraid I would write a bad review and tarnish his pristine rating. I thought that was very selfish of him.
I came in there to pay for a service which he ended up refusing to give me to protect his own hide.
He ended up just giving me a hair cut which was mediocre at best and definitely not worth $ 90 not including tip.
I ended up getting my hair highlight with another stylist who made my hair the blondest it has ever been (which means probably causing exessive damage) and my hair looked amazing and I got sooo many compliments from friends and strangers.

I hadn’t had my hair cut in almost two years. The day I had my appointment the city was experiencing a storm which means my hair was a curly, nay, nappy mess. No way I was going to reschedule, it had taken me two months to get there.
Glenn sits me down for my consultation and we are on the same page immediately.
He recognizes my fabulousness in spite of the drowned frizzed out rat sitting in front of him.
I like him already.
Phoebe his assistant is beyond friendly.
I get a nice shampoo, conditioning and chat and then Glenn goes to work.
Ya its fast.
But when you know what your doing you don’t need a long drawn out elaborate thang.
A few minutes later, Phoebe is blowing out my massive mane in the shittiest rain and 100% humidity u can imagine and managing to make it shiny, sassy, flippy n fabu.
Glenn does a final check. All is good and I am ready to reclaim my rightful place amongst the fabulosity that is manhattanite elite.(and by elite I mean those new yorkers that truly rock a vicious do).
I immediately made my next appointment.
Mama didn’t raise no fool. I know excellence when I see it.

Don’t have too much to add… Glenn is fantastic, Phoebe was really sweet, and I got a bomb-​ass haircut. Also, I was offered a beer as soon as I walked in, convincing me that Glenn is a mind reader.
Thanks, Unilocalers! I’m so delighted to have a place to get my haircut in this clusterfuck town.

I actually moved to San Francisco in December and just got my hair cut by someone other than Glenn for the first time in many years. So rather than Unilocaling about that disaster, I’ll sing Glenn’s praises. I suddenly see the logic of flying 3,000 miles for his services. (And I plan to in 3 – 4 months when I have some hair again.) My hair is complicated — I have (well, had) long, curly, super thick hair — which is actually straight in the very front. Glenn gives a high quality cut and color that always grows out incredibly well. I usually waited 3 – 4 months between appointments with no problem. I probably could have gone longer if I didn’t color my hair.
Glenn is a fantastic listener and wants to know how your hair fits into your lifestyle. I had a corporate banking job and was a wash and go girl. If I asked for a change, he would really talk to me about why I wanted it to make sure it was what I needed. And I’ve actually heard him refer customers to other stylists if they needed services he couldn’t provide with excellence. Such honesty and professionalism are rare in life, much less hair salons.
Other than the great technique, the salon has a comfy feel. No superficial air kisses or judgmental staff members. Sometimes his baby or dogs are there. I always got TONS of compliments on my hair, often from complete strangers. Yes, there is often a wait for an appointment, but Glenn is worth waiting (and, in my case, traveling) to see.
BTW — if anyone knows a Glenn equivalent in San Francisco — send me a message!

I don’t care, I’m adding to the list of overwhelming praise for Glenn Jason. All the positive reviews that I read about Glenn stood up, he’s a dedicated hard worker that scheduled me in last minute, which was awesome because my hair was in terrible, terrible shape. It felt like straw and no matter how much I conditioned it, it still felt like straw at the ends. I was worried I was going to be talked into major inch reduction but alas Glenn saved my locks and now my hair is once again silky and manageable.
I can’t tell you how relieved I am to have found Jason! I can’t help but to rebutt the negative reviews about Glenn not doing enough on their hair for the price. I have thin hair, that curls at all the wrong places and I need a stylst that is intuitive enough to see how it falls and that it can’t take much manipulation. He cut and styled it perfectly to my personality, work career and listened to what I requested.
I’ve had so many bad experiences with hairdressers, it’s been epic. I once ended up with a 2005 mullet, yes my dears a mullet, it was unwanted and atrocious! Cheap haircuts are a gamble and I would much rather have a safe experienced stylist like Glenn turned out to be. He’s not cheap but at the same time I think he’s worth every penny that I spent. Thanks Glenn, and I look forward to seeing you soon!

This guy just rocks… He knows exactly what suits you the best…
He has a vision and does justice to that!!!
I am really enjoying the cool guy look that he gave me!!!
Best Luck Glenn… I know you are best at what you do.
Cheers!
Prasad

So it’s almost been 2 years since I’ve been going to Glenn and I’ve never been happier. I’ve never really been happy with my hair or a «hair» person, but I actually can style it and have it look good in most weather. I don’t even have to worry about the rain because somehow my cut almost looks cooler after it gets wet unintentionally.
Going to Glenn is like going to visit a friend, I schedule my day around my appointment because I know after my cut/​color there will be tons of chatting and sometimes the most adorable baby girl ever =)

I got my hair cut with Glenn a few months ago, based on all of the positive reviews on Unilocal… I liked his quirky sense of humor and obvious dedication to cutting hair.
However, I have extremely extremely thin hair, and I think that he is used to thick thick hair… The cut he gave me, while good, was nothing more than I would have gotten from a good Chinese hair salon in Bensonhurst for only 15 dollars.
So, yes, if you have a mop of hair, then he’s the guy to go to. But if you don’t, I think seek out a stylist who is familiar with the dilemma of thin hair.

Glenn is a rocker. I’m a rocker. His style fits my style. Plus, my hair is thick and coarse and wavy. Difficult to get right. But he does it every time.
His style might not fit everyone’s so if you go, know what you want and explain what you’re looking for. If you want more conservative, say it. Cause Glenn’s style ain’t tightey-​whitey.

I was looking forward to my appointment after reading so many fab reviews on Unilocal!I scheduled my appointment and was in 2 days later, which is unheard of! So that was great…
I am used to having a stylist who I can bounce ideas off of, get opinion from, and ultimately find a plan that satisfies both of us. I didn’t get any of that from Glenn during my consult. I couldn’t seem to get anything out of him, and was a little frustrated. I got my hair washed by Jen? (i think) and she was great, very nice!
I was shocked when after less that 5 minutes, he was done cutting and doing my blowdry! He finished and I honestly felt like he hadn’t done anything. I then had to tell him EXACTLY what I wanted and he gave me a cut I was happy with.
I did walk out with a pretty good cut, but felt like I was pulling teeth to get it. It wasn’t anything too special, could have gotten it elsewhere for cheaper. Oh well…

Update: My hair now looks frizzy around the back of my head due to the bad layers I got. I’m waiting two weeks to get it cut again by someone else. I don’t think anyone can gain quality with a 10 minute cut; you’d have to be a god to get quality in 10 minutes. Plus, I think it’s wrong for Glenn to be calling me complaining about my review. If he wanted a good review, he should have done a better job.
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Went this past Wednesday to get my haircut from Glenn. I was sooooo excited because of all the good reviews on Unilocal.Aftermath? ANTI-​CLIMATIC!
I arrived to the joint. He asked me whether I wanted to go short or stay long. I said I didn’t know. He asked why and I answered that I just wanted a cut that fit my face. He said that’s easy.
He started talking about my hair, how he knew I didn’t like my bangs, how he knew I plucked my gray hairs, and that I had a strong cowlick. Okay, you know hair but do you know how to cut it?
For a $ 90 cut, he spent 10 minutes cutting my hair. When he reached for the blowdryer, I was shocked. I figured, he’ll dry my hair and then work on it some more. Wrong! He just checked the ends to see if they were even and cut a piece off. The end. I walked out feeling I’ve been had but gave him the benefit of a doubt.
Thursday, I didn’t wash my hair so the hair still looked good. It was basically a good blow dry.
Friday, I washed it and blow dried my hair. I noticed a piece of hair that was sticking out in the middle of my head in the back. Gave it a benefit of doubt again and said to myself, it’s just a bad hair day.
Saturday, hair was okay but when I visited my brother, he said I needed a haircut. Ummm, doesn’t it look like I got one? My mother was there too and she even offered me money to get a hair cut because my hair looked so unruly.
Sunday, since I slept over my brother’s house, I just washed my hair and let it air dry. Didn’t really get a chance to look in the mirror after it dried but when I did, OH WHAT A NIGHTMARE. It looks like a child just randomly cut my hair in various places. I called and left a message that I needed my hair fixed.
Well, I called this morning and went today to get my hair fixed from Glenn. Granted, he was super nice about bringing me in right away to fix my hair so I gave this place an extra star but I wasn’t completely satisfied. The fixing consisted of cutting a few clips here or there for 2 minutes; that’s not fixing. C’mon, a 10 minute cut for $ 90? That’s insane! Especially since his cuts are not very stylistic or precise. For $ 90, I want someone to really cut my hair and check to see that it flows well. He fixed my hair but I had to tell him where it needed some more work and if he’s that good as everyone says he is, I shouldn’t have had to correct him. I’m going to make an appointment elsewhere for a precision cut next time; precision that was lacking at Glenn Jason. Conclusion: It’s all Hype!