I went to see Pat at the Parlor of Silicon Valley as a first time client, looking to cut back a ton…read moreof my hair - I had a very solid experience. The shop is very clean and good-looking, and the rates are pretty well matched to what's reasonable nowadays. When I walked in I was comfortably welcomed for my appointment. Pat is both well educated and well experienced in his trade, and put a great deal of emphasis on the consultation for what I wanted and helping me understand how to style my hair for what I was looking for. I definitely recommend him for a good clean cut, especially if you're looking to understand your hair better for getting what you want.

Damien is fantastic and has cut my son's hair a few times already. He speaks teen and knows exactly…read morewhat my son wants, and his fade looks perfect every time! Outside of taking his time and doing a quality cut, he finds ways to chat with my kid for the full time! Great spacious place with super nice people!

Ann is the best! I drive from Fremont to see her, always allows me to rest relax and recharge and…read moreleave feeling renewed. She is so courteous and respectful. Thank you Ann.

Ann was my stylist and she was awesome. She was polite and sweet and gave me the exact style I was…read morelooking for. The vibe was classyish, I know it's not a word but it applies. LOL. Just so you know they don't accept cash, only Venmo or Zelle. Lastly, it's in the same retail area as Kohl's by Panera and Tmobile.

Baby's first perm! It's me. I'm baby…read more Booked the night before with Rich Hoang -- stalked his IG and saw he specialized in the type of loose wave perm I wanted. Came in with some inspo pics (Hudson Williams, 90s Keanu, Jackie Chan shag vibes). Rich was very patient and knowledgeable, he indulged my questions about everything. We made a game plan on how to trim and layer my hair and what I was going for. I LOVE THE RESULTS. It's literally the kind of style I want to effortlessly have but can rarely achieve bc mi hair soy super Asian (kapow!). I'm so glad I did it (finally) and looking forward to enjoying it. Highly recommend!

This review is long overdue. Almost 8 years in fact. JJ has been taking care of me for as long as I…read morecan remember. It all started with a cold call to the shop / getting an appointment with JJ back in 2018, in which turned into entrusting him with cutting my hair since. This is THE guy, let me tell you. JJ is the most laid-back, coolest, most sincere barber I have ever had the pleasure of dealing with. I truly look forward to every appointment I have to get freshened up / vent / chat with him. My dude has been with me through thick and thin, life and hair literally. From weekly buzz-cuts to now bi-weekly scissor-cuts, he has always gone above and beyond to make my experience the best it can be. If you are looking for a barber in San Jose, please, look no further and book an appointment with JJ ASAP! You will not be disappointed with the exceptional service you receive. Thank you for everything brother!!!

If you can get past his mid-level personality he's not bad…read more I've been going to Ben for over 4 years now. I went to him for a haircut right before I proposed to my wife. He gave me a great haircut and some advice - which I did not listen to (thank god), but she said yes, so I flew him to LA to cut my haircut for the wedding. He has literally zero game but he can cut hair well.

Booked a last-minute appointment with Eric this morning, and the experience was great from start to…read morefinish. He reached out via text to confirm the appointment and even suggested a few easy parking options nearby, which was a thoughtful touch and much appreciated. Most importantly, I'm very happy with the haircut. Eric took the time to listen to my concerns and address the areas I was most particular about. He quickly created a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere, which made it easy to trust him even though it was my first time booking with him. Excellent customer service, great attention to detail, and a haircut I'm genuinely happy with. 10/10 -- I would absolutely recommend Eric and will definitely be back.

Gio does an excellent job with beards. It is difficult to find a place that does good beard trims…read morebut I trust going here.

Excellent hair cuts for my sons. We will be back. Thanks Gio. Attention to detail was great,…read morestarted on time, and most importantly the cut was perfect.

Burton, the owner, is the most talented hair designer in all of the South Bay, arguably California,…read moremaybe the universe. I am an artist and an aesthete. He changed my life with a couple of snips to my pixie. Thank you Burton - marry me.

My son really felt at ease and left feeling so confident. We will be back with Dad next…read more Thanks!

Full circle... I first reviewed this place back in 2012! All my barbers (who got their start at…read moreHermans have all moved away) so that left me looking again for someone who can cut my hair. Arlene cut my hair today, we had a nice chat and a great haircut. I love the shop layout, it really is like a museum and the upstairs vibe is great. Phil is a cool dude, I really enjoyed my time there today. Cheers and look forward to the next haircut

Arlene is great !…read more Helped me figure out how to shape my beard. Old school vibes throughout the place!

Raygo Blendz is amazing. I came in for my first haircut in 4+ months (growing it long from a short…read morefade). It was my first haircut at Paradox and it won't be my last. Even better, he is patient and takes the time to explain different methods and all of the fun insights behind different hair looks you can achieve. Also he makes recommendations to point you in the right direction, including other stylists at the salon that specialize in certain things. Highly recommend!

Phillip is great and super accomodating! The venue is also relaxing and close to a few cafes.read more