Maison Deux

In town visiting friends and I needed someone to fix my badly cut bangs and hair around my face. I can be critical of something as simple as a snip here and there to my bangs but decided to take a chance after reading many of the reviews posted. I was able to get an appointment on the same day and decided I would trust the judgement of Erica (she answered the phone and was super nice). Allana was able to fit me in and I was completely happy with her «cleaning up» what was wrong. She trimmed my bangs and the hair around my face perfectly. Just enough to make me happy. I would go to her again. In fact from what I could see I would go back to Maison Deux whenever I’m in town.

Ellie is really the best. She gives me this amazing cut called Victoria Secret layers. I’ve walked out of the salon feeling like a supermodel. Ask for Ellie.

Living in the city I have looked constantly for the right stylist for me. No such luck. I am very picky with you I let touch my hair as I have had bad experiences in the past. The first time I Saw Kim I knew this girl was the gem I had been looking for. After years of searching I had finally found someone. She is amazing at the work she does. You tell her what you want and she gets it to the T! I am extremely happy with all the results I have had with her. She’s stuck with me now :). Thanks Kim you rock!

I’ve been getting my hair cut by Mimi for a few years now. She’s so sweet and fun, and she’s the only stylist I’ve met who actually cuts and styles my hair in a way that I love when I leave the salon (others put too much product, add too much volume, or it needs to grow out for a week and a half til it doesn’t look like I just had a trip). I’ve been trying for half my life to grow my hair out and keep it healthy, and when I get a trim from Mimi, people actually think it looks longer. She’s super fast, on time, great price (actually Mimi if you’re reading this I want to tell you again to raise your prices), and I can text her (and she responds pretty much immediately) to schedule an appointment.
I’ve recommended her to at least 8 people who have also gone to her for cuts/​color and loved her work, too.
ALSO: I moved from the Bay Area about a year ago, but I still visit the area pretty frequently (monthly) for work, so I still get my hair cut by Mimi bc I’d rather do that than find a new stylist in SoCal.
Mimi and Marta at the salon also did the hair/​makeup for my wedding! Highly recommend this place.

This place BUTCHERED my hair. I told one of the hair stylists I wanted layers and an inch off the bottom. I also wanted the front layers to be kind of like side bangs, but subtle. That it. I even showed her a picture. The result was awful. My hair was a mess. The corresponding layers were all different lengths and from the back it looked like I had a choppy bob cut on top of the bottom layer of my long hair. Awful. Then, my friend scheduled an appointment at Maison for prom for SATURDAY, I was there, and she said Saturday. She walked in, and they told her it was scheduled for Friday, the day before (hence, not prom day). She told them that she scheduled it for Saturday and that she needed someone to do her hair, and their response was «Sorry, you don’t have an appointment now. See you again soon.» Needless to say, neither of us are ever going there again.

Warning: if you’re Asian and you are looking for someone who understands how to work with Asian hair, stay away from Alanna. I was really not happy with the haircut done by Alanna. I asked for a trim on my hair and she really only trimmed the length at the back but not the overall outline of my hairstyle. My hair still feels very heavy, especially the front. Her cut is not sophisticated — it looks like someone just grab a pair of scissors and chop my hair off. It doesn’t look natural at all. It cost me $ 55 for a haircut that I hate. Originally I wanted Kim but she got booked so quickly. They gave me Alanna and I totally regretted not turning her down.

Long overdue, but I just want to praise Jamie P for being amazing at her job!
I came in with wanting a cut and color change but not too sure on what besides going darker. This is probably a nightmare to stylists/​colorist since I was indecisive, but Jamie was patient and listened to the few requests I had 1. Not too short of a cut 2. Going darker and 3. Easy Maintenance. She talked me through what changes we could do and all the options as well as thoughtful recommendations about what would look good and what might not work. We talked and decided on the color and I felt so confident on what I was getting after that. I felt so cared for during my time here and Jamie did an amazing job with both the cut and color. Such a great place!

This review is for Kim. This is the second time I’ve had her color my hair and I absolutely loved her work both times! I requested a balayage ombré both times and went a bit more ashy this last time I went. My hair both looks and feels great every time. She’s so sweet, she even helped me extend my parking while I was getting my hair done (the theater parking lot has a 3 hour limit Monday– Saturday so if your appointment goes over you have to go back pay the parking machine to stay longer).
Overall, Kim is amazing at what she does and for those looking for someone to color their hair in the Peninsula, I highly recommend her :)

Eh, I could take it or leave it. Wasn’t really impressed and I felt like I walked out with a trim when I went in for a new style.

Kim gave me just the cut and bayalage ombré look I wanted. I would definitely recommend going with her if you’re looking for a new look or stylist. She’s also very easy to talk to so it makes the time go quickly and pleasantly.

I saw this place rocked according to Unilocal so thought I would check it out for myself.
Sure enough, KIM is amazing. So sweet and cuts it right every time.
Do yourself a favor and try it out. You won’t regret it.

Highly recommend Kim for a great cut and style. I’ve been to her twice now and she always gets it right if not better what I even expect. I always leave with my hair looking amazing and perfectly styled. I paid $ 55+ tip for a shampoo and cut and I have shoulder length hair. For the quality of hair stylists in this place it is well worth what you pay for! She also offers to cut your bangs freedom touchups!

Out of all of the reviews I have ever thought of writing, I can’t believe I’ve never posted a review for Jamie. I have been a client here for the last 10 years (since they were in burlingame). Jamie has been the only hands to touch my hair. In the past, I had I only had 2 people cut my hair. Let’s just say they left me so afraid of getting a cut ever again. That changed when I came here. I have super short hair which takes major skills when getting it cut. She has always done my hair the way I wanted. I bring in a picture and boom, now it’s mine. I ALWAYS get compliments on my hair. It’s most definitely because of the hairdresser *Jamie* Everyone in the salon is always pleasant. If you’re looking for a GREAT salon, this is the place. If you’re looking for someone you can trust to give you that bangin hair cut/​color/​style, Jamie is your girl!

I had a really good experience today with Jamie P. Right from the start she was very friendly and professional. I have had my hair done by numerous stylists and this is the best service I have had so far. Jamie gave me a blonde/​caramel ombré and helped with my roots. She also trimmed my hair. The three hours I was there flew by. She constantly checked on me and there weren’t any awkward silences. The price is what you would expect from a stylist who knows what they are doing. Overall, I am very satisfied with my hair and I will definitely go back in the future.

Richard did a great job but I was charged 65 so please beware. This should have upwards of 3 or 4 dollar signs. It’s misleading to only have 2.

Jamie rocks. I posted a picture of my cut (4.5 inches shorter) and of her coloring skills. I have roots about 1+ inches long after just a month and she does an excellent coloring and adding balayange highlights during the summer. Book early as she gets busy but if you are lucky to get her be prepared to be wowed!

First time at Maison Deux and it was great! Called the salon to check if they do funky colors (my hair is purple) and they confirmed they do. I was long overdue for a touch up on my roots as well as an all over color refresh so I tried my luck with very little expectations, asking if I could get squeezed in today– surprised and thankful to be sitting in the salon an hour later! Jamie, my stylist, is sweet, fun, easy to talk to, and definitely talented. Extremely happy with the way my hair turned out and am already looking forward to coming back. Honestly, few things are more pleasing than fresh hair!

I had a pleasant experience of getting a nice haircut here. Super fast, professional and satisfying — I made an appointment, got a great cut within an hour or so. The only caveat is parking sucks around downtown San Mateo so plan on arriving a bit earlier than your appointment so you can find parking!

This is for kim ! She is a really good colorist with my blond. She is really smart (she understand very quickly what do you want !). Very friendly and pretty. I am french and my accent is a disaster but with her she really tried to understand everything and it s really nice for me.

Jamie P. is an excellent stylist and colorist. Her exceptional talent, eye for detail and ability to listen and guide me as a customer is not only reassuring, but evident in the execution of her work.
Having recently moved to the SF Bay Area from NYC, I was on the hunt for a new colorist. I have naturally light blond hair, but frequently lighten it to platinum. My top tier stylist in NYC (for 10 years) is extremely talented and instilled a high level of expectation in me when it comes to my hair cuts and color sessions. Finding someone new to do my hair that I trusted implicitly would be a challenge.
After meeting Jamie P at my first color and cut session with her 6 weeks ago, I was surprised to meet someone in her young, mid-​twenties who had already garnered such high, positive reviews. Needless to say, I was blown away with her talent to achieve the perfect blond — light, not ashy, not too golden, perfectly bright. A trip back to NYC a few days later generated so many compliments from friends, past co-​workers and my old stylist, it confirmed my decision to book a 2^nd appointment with her.
My 2^nd appointment was tonight — and once again, she out-​performed my expectations. Jamie P is a colorist unicorn. Highly recommend.

Ellie is a top notch hair stylist. She is so sweet and not to mention beautiful so taking advice on what to do with my hair is always easy. Although I am pretty modest and basically keep the same color and cut my hair always looks wonderful. I always get compliments on how pretty my hair is. I would highly recommend Ellie. She will always make sure you are happy with her work. Thank you Ellie, you’re the best!

Absolutely love this salon! Super clean environment and the staff is both professional and polite. I have been coming to this salon for awhile now and I highly recommend Alyssa! She knows exactly what I want and does such a wonderful job with my hair. I get partial highlights and it always turns out natural looking. I seriously can’t imagine going to any other salon.

Sooooo… I am very particular when it comes to my hair. I used to get made fun of in high school because of my hair which is thick, dark black, curly/​kinky (like da hula girls of Hawai’i, although my husband thinks my «natural» hair is beautiful since he is Hawaiian), and that really did something to me… teenage girls are so mean!
So after seeing Kim and getting an ombré/​balayage and cut, and then having some stranger tell me she had been admiring my hair and the way it was colored, the texture, and the way it just fell, made me want to cry. Kim works magic people! These reviews do not lie! She is super sweet too and knew exactly what I wanted, and I couldn’t be happier. For the ombré, cut and style, I paid a little over $ 200 but gave her a 20% tip because I loved her work. The cool thing about the ombré too is that it is low maintenance, and I would only need to get my roots touched up to cover my grays for a while. When I’m ready to get a new ombré/​balayage, you know I’m coming here for Kim!
And, I am hesitant to write this because it will only make it harder to book an appointment with Kim, but I have to give praise where it is due. Mind you, if you want to see her, do book early. I had to book a month in advance, but it was worth the wait.
Oh, and a little tip about parking since the parking on the street is only 2 hours (except on Sundays, I believe) — park at the train station. It’s all day parking for like $ 2 or something (I forget), but park there to avoid having to worry about your car being ticketed or towed.

5 stars for sure! I read the Unilocal reviews here and saw that Kim had a lot of happy customers so I made an appointment with her. She was so sweet and funny and made it a very pleasant experience. She listened to what I wanted and looked at the pictures of hair styles I liked. Kim gave me the exact hair cut I wanted and made my hair lighter, and gave it much more style and body. Definitely go here and request Kim!

I’m a hair slut.
I’ve been jumping from stylist to stylist for years, never finding one I liked enough to return to. I was also cheap with my haircuts, patronizing only the cheapest salons I could Unilocal.After a particularly disarrayed cut this year, I decided to quit my cheap ways and try something different.
My scouting on Unilocal brought me to Maison Deux. I booked a last-​minute appointment, practically a walk-​in, on a day off from work and I got assigned to whoever was free.
Richard was friendly, understanding, and knowledgeable. He asked me questions and listened to my hair goals. Talking with him made me feel completely confident in his hair knowledge and expertise.
I felt like I was a patient undergoing surgery with Richard as my doctor. His work felt quick yet precise. He looked focused on doing the best job he could for my hair, which I appreciated a lot.
The results made me so happy and excited for my new hair. He followed everything I wanted: trimmed off the dead hair, kept the length, and added more shape to my hair. I was especially impressed with the layers that added more movement to my hair. I asked him how could I recreate that look at home, since I assumed he used some sort of blowdrying trick, but he said that was simply the way he cut my hair.
I feel really lucky to have randomly gotten Richard, and I’ll definitely be back!

Kim did such an amazing job on my hair. This is the second time i’ve seen her. She did my color last time and it held well with the new cut. She’s super patient with me and she cuts my layers a little at a time and has me check it out and see if i like it. I love that she does that because then I don’t have to worry about looking like Pat Benatar!
Bottom line is she’s a great listener and gives amazing hair cuts and styles! That’s everything I want in my hair person!

After searching a long time online looking and calling everywhere I finally found this salon and booked an appointment with Alyssa. I have since kept returning and really love this salon. The atmosphere is great, the people in the salon are all friendly and the staff are all attentive.
Alyssa is great I wanted an ombré color and I could see she was skeptical about whether I would like it and went lightly on me the first time with purple on the bottom and I loved it. I returned today for a touch up and we went a little deeper with the color and I really love it. She did a great job on the color. I am very excited about it. She also cut my hair one time before and did a fabulous cut for me.
I never have to wait, she gets me in and completed in a timely fashion I am just so pleased all the way around.

This review is for the beautiful @kimdenz! I got my hair done by her approximately 3 months ago at Maison Salon in San Mateo. I asked for a natural ombré/​bayalage and got exactly what I asked from her. The color she left was absolutely amazing and looked so natural. My highlights were blended fantastically and my hair still looks awesome!
This salon is super neat and tidy and very up to date. It also stood out to me how friendly and sociable she was towards me throughout the 3 – 4 hour long process of dying my hair. She made the experience that much more exciting and relaxing for me!
If you are looking for any type of color change, Kim is the one for you! She’s amazing!!! Thank you Kim! I will definitely be back to see her again soon :-)

Kim reached out after the previous Unilocal review, apologized, and offered to do my hair at her next available appointment. (thank you!)
Not having colored my hair for the past 6 years or so, I was a bit hesitant, but decided now would be a good time for change (s). I wanted to do a «natural ombré» color on my «virgin like» black hair. Kim was extremely nice and helpful in debunking a lot of myths about the dying/​bleaching/​basically what I called– sabotaging and killing my oh so healthy hair– or so I thought.
It turns out that although the bleach does damage to a certain extent, the toning bit after the bleach actually conditions and nourishes the hair. I also opted for a trim since my hair was a bit «dead» already at the ends. (Do not fret. «dead» is a common term used amongst females in regards to hair)
Overall, I was amazed by the cleanliness of the studio, friendliness of the staff, and amazing work done by Kim. I thoroughly enjoyed the good conversation and knowledge of hair dropped upon me as I waited for the color to process. Currently, I’m loving my new color and cut.
Note, please do book in advance (about a month or so) as the studio was bustling with customers on a week day afternoon. They do welcome walk-​ins, but you know what they say, easy is rarely good, best things in life are worth waiting for– so book in advance.

I make a drive out to see Angie whenever necessary. She has been my hair stylist since late 2011. Not sure how I found her but I’m sure glad I did. She’s the best stylist I’ve had thus far.
Angie always hooks it up. She always does exactly what I want and makes me look good! I highly recommend her! If you’re making a drastic change (like color) she’ll help you decide on what color is best as a transition to ease your nervousness.
Love love her! She’s always so booked. I always book my appointment a month in advance.