MASA.KANAI

MASA.KANAI is a Japanese-inspired hair salon on Manhattan's Upper West Side in New York, New York, known for precision cuts and a head spa.

Founder Tommy Masanori opened the salon in January 2018 after nearly two decades as a stylist in Osaka, Tokyo and the US. The team blends Japanese and American styling and works from two Upper West Side locations.

The Head Spa combines hair treatment, scalp treatment and relaxation in one visit. One guest described a full scalp evaluation and detox as one of the most relaxing spa-style services they had tried. The menu also includes barber's cuts, short and standard cuts, color, blow-outs and shampoo. Treatment options include Olaplex, Milbon Premium Gold Line, Zero deep conditioning and SmoothFiller.

The salon has its own signature haircutting technique that uses custom-made scissors. Reviewers often praise stylists who listen closely and deliver precise cuts, and they describe the salon as clean and welcoming. It suits busy New Yorkers who want a polished cut, color or conditioning treatment, and anyone curious to add scalp care to a salon visit.