Matthew J Hair
Artistic Director of SA’YA SALON SPA He is creative, artistic and always up to date in current fashion trends and he excels in custom color design.
Matthew J has a passion for hair design and prides himself in delivering chic and trendy looks based on his guests’ individual needs. Originally from Calgary, Alberta Canada, Matthew J has taken advanced training in New York City and Toronto with some of the top International Hair Artists working today. He has been a hair artist for over 20 years and is a Certified Haircolorist (Redken) and a licensed Journeyman in Hairdressing. Matthew J is regularly involved in industry events and education around North America and has styled hair for CityTV's "Ford Supermodel Search of the World" and the Closing Ceremonies for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Matthew has styled British Barrister Cherie Booth Blair's hair and is the current Hair Artist to Actress Barbara Beall. Recipient of Redken's 2011 "Educator of the Year" Award, Matthew J was a Technical Educator for Redken Canada from 2010-2012 leading 1000's of industry professionals through the latest innovations in hairdressing.
04/16/2026
Due to an escalating health condition, I’m stepping away from behind the chair effective immediately.
I won’t be accepting appointments for the foreseeable future.
Thank you for the years of trust, support, and connection—it truly means more than I can express.
For now, I’m focusing on rest and recovery.
If you’d like to reach out, please find me
– Matthew J ❤️🩹
03/20/2026
“Gathering Our Voices” Fashion Show
Mar 19, 2025
Clothing:
Models: .modelling
Makeup:
Hair: .its_hannah
*models! if I didn’t tag you, please DM (I didn’t know your handle) 🤗
02/17/2026
Today felt a little bit like opening night at the theatre.
My very first official Matthew J Hair Atelier client… and it just so happened to be our own local celebrity, Joe Macleod.
There is something profoundly meaningful about someone with visibility, presence, and public trust choosing to sit in your chair… especially when that chair now lives in a new chapter of your life. Joe entrusted me to create an updated look. Not just a trim. Not just a refresh. An evolution.
We softened the edges, refined the silhouette, adjusted the tone to catch the light just right. Polished, current, camera-ready, but still unmistakably him. That’s always the goal. Hair should feel like you, just a half step ahead of where you were yesterday.
As I build this Atelier model, rooted in intention, artistry, and a slower, more thoughtful rhythm, I couldn’t have asked for a more gracious and supportive first guest. Joe showed up with trust, openness, and the kind of collaborative energy that reminds me why I’ve loved this craft for nearly three decades.
Grateful beyond words.
Here’s to new seasons, new structures, and to the clients who walk into your next chapter with you.
The Atelier is officially open. ✨
01/29/2026
FYI
Matthew J Hair | Mobile Hair Salon | Metro Vancouver A private hair atelier providing bespoke in-home services. Elevated cuts, colour, and styling and specialized treatments delivered with care, intention, and artistry.
10/24/2025
✨ Real Results. Real Growth. ✨
After just 4 weeks of targeted treatment, my client is already seeing visible improvement in areas affected by traction alopecia — proof that with the right care, your scalp can recover and thrive again.
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If you’ve been experiencing hair loss, thinning, or breakage, know that you don’t have to go through it alone. There is a solution, and it starts with understanding your unique hair and scalp needs.
💬 Book a consultation with me to discuss your hair goals and create a personalized plan that helps you grow stronger, healthier hair — from the root up.
📍DM or click the link in bio to schedule your consultation today.
10/11/2025
🖤 Enter Undead Valley — where beauty meets the afterlife.
Creative Director Matthew J sets the hauntingly glamorous tone for this dark musical world created by Justin Nicola, featuring starlet Danielle Leeh in her debut role.
With hair and makeup crafted by Matthew J, wardrobe by Himikalas Pamela Baker, and captured through the lens of Chelsea Fotia, this first look teases the seductive, surreal energy that defines Undead Valley: The Musical.
✨ Stay tuned as the story rises from the shadows.
09/13/2025
08/14/2025
✨ Ageless beauty, perfectly undone. ✨
Meet Gail — her natural blonde, bountiful hair cascading like it was made to catch the light. There’s a softness here, but also a quiet strength… the kind that only grows richer with time.
This isn’t just hair.
It’s a celebration of authenticity, confidence, and the kind of beauty that never fades — because it’s real. 💛
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07/01/2025
https://youtu.be/73dgBjnvyqQ?si=JoZ7k8EitrfhyW3Z
✨Queenie’s Hair Transformation | Embracing Change Through Hair Artistry ✂️ | Matthew J Hair This is more than just a haircut - this is a moment of becoming.In this transformation, Queenie wasn’t looking to follow a trend - she was ready to embrace c...
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