Glam-Up

Aki, this girl is not professional, and she also has very bad temper. I couldn’t believe it because she looks so nice. If you say that she did different job then you told her, she must angry and kick you out. I spent $ 270, Is not worth it at all. Be careful if you want to go to this hair salon. If Aki serve you, then good luck.

I can’t remember how long I’ve been coming here. at least 5+years. I used to go to this one place in San Mateo and would take CalTrain down just for a haircut. One day I saw this place across from Daiso and thought, why not, I’ll give it a try. The haircut was also like a few bucks cheaper back then, than this other place on the other side of Japantown mall (next to Kinokuniya). I’ve always had Kumiko to have my hair done since (in my humble opinion) she’s the prettiest and has the best hair.^^;;; and since she was available that day I walked in.
Ever since then, I’ve always asked for Kumiko. Sometimes I can get an appt the same day if I call early in the day, or even the same week. Weekends are a little tougher and I usually call about a week or up to 2 weeks in advance. I’ve gotten a hair cut, full hair dye, perm, and also root touch up. Always been pretty satisfied with everything.
Everyone’s super nice here and great service. I just hope Kumiko stays here for a while. since she’s the best! They’re open every day except on Mondays. Also, I wish they get wifi for clients because I can’t even connect to like them on Facebook :)

Got a haircut from Izumi today. I just walked in around 3PM on a Friday and they were able to take me. I wasn’t doing anything crazy, just a bang trim and lopped off an inch of hair. Izumi was awesome and asked me questions about the length and the shape. everything from shampoo to cut and style lasted about 45 min or so. I didn’t do anything super crazy and she kind of knows what to do when it comes to styling Asian hair. It’s weird to say, but it is true as our aesthetic greatly differs from Caucasians. This was my first time in an asian salon, I unfortunately there aren’t any close to me in Austin. it was an A+ experience and I would come here again. it’s very clean, everyone was very polite. It’s just weird for me to go somewhere that isn’t chatty or loud like my typical salon in Austin. It definitely could be because I did not speak any Japanese,
but it was very quiet even with the clients that did speak Japanese.

I love this place. The service is exceptional, staff are super friendly, and I always leave this place with a smile and great haircut.
I’ve been getting my haircut by Itsumi since I’ve moved to San Francisco a year and half ago, and wouldn’t go to anyone else. Her recommendations for styling and attention to detail are amazing. I am always happy with the magic she performs on my hair.
Would definitely recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a quality salon.

I liked them for a long time but not anymore.
I did touch up & the stylist left 2
big stain arround hairline on forehead & side of my face.
It is so big so I’m sure she knew it but it was covered
with hair so I didn’t notice until I got home. These are 2 BIG
STAINS! The owner asked me to come back
but I don’t live so close, I can’t just go back the next day!
In that case, shouldn’t they offer at least something like
50% discount on next service or something???
I really didn’t link their dishonest attitude.

I have been coming here for awhile. Maiko and Izumi does a good job everytime. I know a guy is suppose just hit up the barber shop and chop it up, but I love coming here and getting that massage & kick butt haircut. Maiko is skillful, & judging by one needing to book 2 weeks+ in advance for wkends appts, you already know this is the place to be.

I came here for the first time today to get a trim and add layers. I made a last minute appointment the day before Thanksgiving and they were able to squeeze me in. I’m Brazilian and I have thin, wavy hair. Masae helped me and I was so pleased. The atmosphere is quite and calm and the attention to detail was superb. I’ve gone to snooty salons in SF and LA and I found Glam Up to be low key but I left with a higher quality cut. The little things are important to me and this salon is clean and the staff is professional. Oh and I didn’t get a neck cramp when I was getting a relaxing shampoo. Nor was my head knocked from side to side. It’s the little things. I left happy!

it’s my second visit here to get a cut from Yuji, but not for me, it was for my friend. and LOVED it. I felt bad though because we came late, forgot there would be a festival so the muni is PACKED. Anyhow, we arrived almost 30 minutes late, but the hair cur was perfect. Showing him a picture definitely helped him a lot, and my friend was happy. :)
you gotta see Yuji, he does the job.

Honestly, I’ve gotten much better haircuts for slightly cheaper in the South Bay. First and most importantly, I was not impressed with the haircut. Whenever I go to my usual place for a cut, the stylists shave a decent amount to make my head feel lighter, which I like since I have a lot of hair. This time, my hair is shorter but head does not feel any lighter. Overall, I guess it just wasn’t what I was expecting or hoping for, but maybe I should’ve been more specific. Second, when I’m not satisfied with the main product (in this case, haircut), I start critiquing other stuff (e.g., service), but I wasn’t impressed there either. The shampoo portion usually feels really good, and stylists are typically so attentive, asking if the water temperature is okay, massaging my head, etc. but seriously, there was none of that. And when they’re done, they usually brush away little pieces of hair on my face — of course, didn’t happen. Maybe I’m being too critical, but if I’m paying over $ 60 for a haircut (including tip), I expect a certain quality in both service and product, and I was disappointed with both especially when comparing to other places for the same price or cheaper. On the positive side though, the haircut is not terrible and I’ve definitely had worse. I also take comfort in knowing that hair grows and in a few months, I’ll be getting another one. But probably not at glam up, sorry to say.

Yuji is my only hair stylist I have ever committed to. He knows what fits you the best and gets you there. Simply magic hand!
Reasonable price, great service, awesome location.
What else do you need?

SEE YUJI
YUJI cut my wife’s hair and colored t and did a fantastic job. Nice staff, excellent service, and we will return.
Good job guys.

Maiko-​San is GREAT! she masters Asians’ hair. She is patient in listening to customers’ needs, and carefully discusses the options with customer then come out a hair solution. She is also a fun Japanese lady, I don’t even feel one hour passed when she worked on my hair and we had a happy chat.
My hair was done perfectly, and I will certainly become Glam-​up and Maiko-san’s loyal customer!

Got my haircut by Maiko and it turned out great! My hair was long, and I got it all cut and I was very impressed. The difficult areas around the Ears/​Neckline were cut flawlessly and for those who go 1 – 2 months between haircuts can appreciate the clean look even after all that time.
I already conveniently scheduled my next appointment!

I’ve been going to Maiko san for about a year now, and I think it’s about time I leave my review. At this point, I’ve received about 5 haircuts from her, and each time I’ve left the salon a satisfied customer. I’m so stoked that my friend recommended Maiko san to me.
My hair is not the easiest to work with. I have thick, coarse hair with a mind of its own. And I know exactly how I want my hair to appear, so the stylist can’t just «wing it».
Maiko san listens and executes with finesse — she is a pro.
I really appreciate the time she takes and the accuracy. I think seeing a hair stylist is just like seeing a doctor. You have to be able to trust the person, and feel better when you go home.
If your gratification is to sit in a glitzy salon and have a glass of champagne and pay twice as much, this salon is not for you. But if you just want a nice haircut that you can feel good about, and receive compliments, then your next hair appointment should be with Maiko.

I’ve been getting my hair cut from Maiko for almost 5 years.
Always happily satisfied.
She knows exactly what I want. I ask her different style every year.
I remember my first visit, my hair was so damaged and I wanted dye and highlight it and she refused –0–
She took her time and explained to me that I need to wait six months to get my healthy hair back and she could do some color that I want… without damage.
It worked perfectly. ^_​_​_​_​_​_​_​_​_​_​^
I’m not a nail person and I don’t wear a makeup all the time.
But Very picky about my hair especially my bang!
I always get a complement about my hair.
Most of my friends go there now include my boyfriend.
He used to get a haircut from some Chinese guy in millbrae it was a half of price.
It took me a white for me to drag him to this expansive (for a guy he said) hair salon.
Now he’s been getting a haircut from Maiko almost a year.
He showed her one of david beckham ‘s picture last time. lol
I thought it was little silly and he came back with the same hair!!!
Now we can never get a haircut at the same time. We both want Maiko!
so we take turn recently.
I lost a fight last time so I got a haircut from Kaori. she’s good and very friendly.
But a hairdresser for me is very important.
I usually take a long time to explain and let them know my style. And I’ve been so many hair salons before.
Maiko is the only one who figure out my style at the very first time.
I want to get my hair done next week and i’m gonna tell her «Do whatever you want, I trust you.»
love you Maiko!

Very nice people, so I’d probably come back for something else (haircut or highlights, maybe) but not for color.
I thought it was way overpriced for a not-​so stellar job. It’s not bad, but I expect more when I pay so much ($ 140 + tip for color)
I could’ve gotten the same result from a box, but it’s probably just my fault for asking for something so boring.
I also told Kaori that I didn’t want a red-​tint to my hair, which tends to happen to black hair when you try to dye it lighter. She said that was impossible to avoid, even though I have a stylist friend who does it very well.

Got a Japanese straightening perm done by Kaori and I am very happy about the results. Though, I still have to wait and see how my hair turns out after the first few washes from now.
Kaori looked at my hair and carefully diagnosed and recommended the type of treatment/​cut I should get before start working on it. After 4 hours, 3 washes, and 3 chemical and thermal treatments, my hair is very soft, shiny and straight yet maintaining its natural look. She told me tips to maintain healthy, straight look. I will definitely come back for hair straightening again.
Service is great, the staff is very nice. Though, 4 hour hair treatment requires me to park my car in the garage and pay $ 8 on parking… but that’s a different story.

Japanese style/​inspired cuts. Nice clean spot. No clippers. Polite customer service (entrance + exit Japanese greetings). 24 – 48 hour confirmation call made to confirm your appointment.
Walk-​ins welcome (if there’s an opening). Visa/​Mastercard/​Cash accepted. Moderate price range for men; pricey for women (typically). Validates parking.

Someone referred me to Maiko for haircuts and my first haircut there was fabulous!!! Then, I went in for a perm and that was great too! Usually, my experience has been that stylists who cut great can’t do perms well but not with Maiko!
I come here all the time now and refer everyone looking for a good stylist to Glam Up.

Glam up will cut your Asian hair like you live in Tokyo, if you own a time machine and the Tokyo you live in was 5 years ago.
Not that this is a bad thing, but know the cuts are kind of dated/​edgy. This is like sayin’ they will give you a really, really edgy mullet. Which I’ve actually seen them do. I hope that poor guy really loved mullets.
The haircuts here aren’t cheap either, considering you get them in a closet. I finally gave up and started getting my haircuts in Hong Kong, where they can cut Asian hair for Asians with 9 – 5 jobs.