About Hair By Masa
Hair By Masa is a Japanese hair salon located inside Sola Salon Suites in Costa Mesa, California, offering expert hair services with over 20 years of experience. Originally starting in Tokyo, Japan, Masa specializes in cuts, perms, and color, providing professional and attentive service to each client. Customers appreciate Masa’s attention to detail, friendly nature, and ability to understand and fulfill their hair needs, whether it’s a simple haircut or a complex style change. Many clients have trusted him for years, praising his skill in making hair look natural and beautiful, and his willingness to answer questions thoroughly. The salon offers a calming environment where Masa takes his time to ensure each cut is perfect, making clients feel confident and satisfied with their look. Even when situations aren’t perfect—like a late appointment or a fussy baby—Masa remains kind, patient, and attentive, demonstrating his genuine care for his clients. Highly recommended by those new to the area and long-time clients alike, Hair By Masa is known for its meticulous work, friendly atmosphere, and Masa’s passion for his craft. Whether for a fresh cut, color, or perm, clients leave happy and eager to return, confident they are in skilled hands.
Masa is the best! He has been cutting my hair for over a year, and he has also been doing my wife’s hair treatments and haircuts.
Aside from always looking great afterward, my favorite part about his salon is that it feels like his own little oasis. It is so peaceful when you walk in - relaxing visuals on the TV, soft music playing, and a very clean, calming atmosphere. He also has a heated chair when he washes your hair. Masa is also wonderful to talk to and always has the best recommendations.
I also highly recommend his head spa. It will put you to sleep.
Okay, I came to Masa to fix a haircut disaster (heavy choppy bangs, uneven lengths) and somehow left feeling lighter than I had in weeks. He works like he's painting...quick, sure hands, every snip just right, a little bit magical. He spent 4–5 years training in Japan plus an apprenticeship, and honestly? You can tell. Most places hand out a cosmetology license in about 8 months. This is a whole different thing.
The whole time it's just calm and gentle, and then you stand up feeling like a brand new person. Go see Masa. Truly.
It's my first time having my hair cut by a professional and I enjoyed the experience so much! I entered feeling lost about how to ask for a haircut, but Masa was able to articulate my vision flawlessly. He listened to my interest in adding layers and thinning out the amount of hair. In the end, he created a look that is perfect for my hair texture. The room is also full of tiny trinkets and feels very cozy. The results are so stunning and I left feeling the prettiest I have in a long time. I highly recommend visiting him!!