By far the best barbershop in the Bay Area. From the atmosphere, decor, customer service, organization, and precision. These talented barbers can do whatever you ask for and more! I always go to Don. Sometimes I want to switch it up and every time he does something different he always executes. However, the other barbers are also talented. For my last trip I booked a double appointment, one for me and one for my nephew for the same exact time since we were on a tight time schedule. I booked mine with Don and my nephew with Riv. My nephew loved his haircut and said all the kids in his class complimented his hair. Riv did an awesome job handling my 7 year old nephew. These barbers can definitely handle kids and turn them into lil' gentleman. At the end of our appointment we both got our own pomade to try out as well. They usually suggest good pomades depending on your hair texture and what style you are going for, but they do test it out on you when they finish cutting your hair so that it helps you decide. Overall, I recommend this place to anyone with either modern or traditional taste. These guys will give you exactly what you ask for. read more

I scored an appointment with Martin just one day in advance. Martin and everyone else in the shop seemed friendly and without pretense. Since it was Martin's first time cutting my hair he asked a lot of questions, paid close attention to detail, and made sure to be conservative in taking length off so that we had some wiggle room if it wasn't just right. He definitely knew what he was doing, and I left with a cut I'm super happy with. I'll definitely be back. Sure, the price is a bit higher than other shops in the area, but you definitely pay for what you get. read more

I've been getting my haircut from Jay L. for over a year now, and when I heard he was gonna be cutting somewhere else, I had to go with. It's hard to find a barber to trust if you are particular with your hair, but Jay gotch you. I've been getting a lot of oohs and ahhs after a fresh cut, and the ladies love it. He's a real professional and perfectionist at what he does. He takes his time and doesn't rush through his cuts. He's very thorough and his cuts are on point. Paradox is a real nice shop. Everything's white and the lighting is phenomenal for your cut. I've seen most of the barbers from Legends and know they all cut great. It was a bit hard to find the location, but it's on the second level at the corner of Meridian and San Carlos. read more

Really nice staffs. But the haircut is ok. I was not impressed by my haircut and it wasn't bad. read more

Paradox - Inside of the shop - Barbers Near Me - San Jose, California

After going to four different places in the area I think my search for a barber is over. Scheduling an appointment online was very easy (you do need to put down your credit card so be sure to reschedule / cancel with enough notice if you can't make it) I went with the first available barber and I ended up with Riv as my barber. You can book either a 30 minute session if you're only getting a cut with clippers, or a full hour if you need more precision work. This model makes so much sense and I'm surprised I have not seen it before The shop is very professional and the vibe is pretty relaxed. These guys know what they're doing and they take their time to make sure the execution is flawless Scheduling is very convenient and some of the guys are available Sunday and late Wednesday (they take appointments as late as 8PM). read more

The person who cuts my hair is Kris. He is the most professional person I've ever had cut my hair. He takes his time and Does it right the first time. I would really suggest going to him for your fade. read more

I usually get cut by riv & he does a stand out job on my hair all the time .. But i had to get chopped by martin yesterday because riv was out ; let me tell you .. Dude knows what hes doing ; was very impressed ..Nothing but good things to say .. Paradox has the best barbers in town hands down . I never see anyone walk out of that shop unless they have a fresh cut. Highly recommend you try them out read more

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I realy like the vibes of this place, and Don did a amazing job creating my new hairdo, it was a total transformation, and totally worth the wait ;) they know what they are doing, and are good at it. Greets from the dutch guy. read more

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Wow! I am so impressed with this place (specifically Jay)! Jay did a phenomenal job on my son's hair. My two year old toddler was squirming around almost the entire time and Jay still managed to do exactly what I wanted! Well done. 5 stars for sure. We found our new barber!!! Yay! Thank you Jay! read more

Paradox - Thank you so much Jay! You did a wonderful job on my son! - Barbers Near Me - San Jose, California

Made a same-day appointment with Jordan through their website. Rushed all the way from Palo alto in traffic and took me about 40 minutes to get to the barbershop. Was running about five minutes late and called to let them know. I arrived and was told that my barber was still with a client it was pointed to the seating area. I waited and waited and waited and after 45 minutes I had to leave. Felt like an incredible waste of time. No one even came over to apologize for the long wait or even acknowledge what was going on. Not OK. Not how you treat new customers. Clearly he was overbooked or something and didn't care enough to come by and let me know or call and cancel the appointment before I drove all the way over. I don't know what else to think other than majorly arrogant. I'm sure the haircuts are great for all the great reviews and pictures but service is much to be desired. Not even a receptionist at the front desk. Too bad I was hoping for a nice haircut but will not be going back here again. read more

My husband and I have been loyal to the TaperGang guys for the longest time. We are super happy that they are living the dream and opened this shop up. All the barbers are top notch and I would highly recommend any of them. Both Jordan and J.R. are our personal favs. You can't find this type of barbershop with a smooth vibe anywhere else. Don't be fooled by the tats on these super talented dogs. It's definitely about quality over quantity. Each head is treated with proper care. Stop shopping around for a mediocre barber/salon. Appointments ate not required but are recommended. read more

I'm glad to get my first ever professional haircut at this place. Shoutout to Josh for the amazing cut! I somewhat knew what I wanted and Josh elevated on what I imagined. The shop had a great friendly vibe. Thank you for the great cut and I'll be looking forward coming back again. read more

great service. clean cuts. I've got cuts by Jordan and JR. Both are extremely consistent, precise, and know how to style hair whether its a pomp, combover, or quiff.. Arguably best tapers & fades in SJ and South Bay read more

A friend referred us to this spot and we are so thankful! Beckett got a gentleman's cut from Riv. He was great with our little 5 year old. Nico got a cut from Jordan...A pompadour cut, he loves and wanted to make sure we got the styling directions and product to make it looks just as nice every day. Huge love for this spot! Make a reservation because they book up quick! read more

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This place is awesome! Scheduled an appointment because it got stellar reviews on Yelp. The reviews don't lie. Riv was awesome! He took the time to go over my options and do it right. Since my hair was too short for the undercut I was going for, he cut it so it still looks amazing while I wait for it to grow out. I'm never going anywhere else. I should mention that all the cuts I was seeing on the other customers there were great too. I bet you could schedule with anybody at Paradox and get a top notch cut. They're all talented and professional. Much respect! Thanks, Riv. Thanks, Paradox. read more

Came here today for a cut...walked in a solid 7.5 (possibly an 8 after a few gin and tonics)....walked out a 10. No, but really, super pleased with my haircut here. Jon cut my hair and it looked great. Cool guy, down to earth and personable. The spot is nice and clean inside and everyone was friendly as well. Heads up, it's behind the building facing W. San Carlos and up the stairs. Tips are cash only, which is hard for me cause I stay with that plastic, bruhh. read more

Bryan is mad talented! I haven't gotten a haircut in years and I wasn't from the area. I took a chance with Bryan and I'm glad I did, gave me the style I was looking for. Also appreciate how he took his time and didn't rush it. Definitely coming back read more

The haircut wasn't worth the price, I can't recommend it to anyone. The place is nice, but that still doesn't factor in barbers shortcomings when it comes to haircuts and not just buzz style haircuts and fades. read more

This is a MUST-GO barber if you really want to get your haircut done it nice and cool 100% recommended. GO FOR DON GUYS!!!! Talented and work of art for your hairstyle read more

This review is for my barber josh. I love how passionate and detailed he is. Also very humbling and constantly evolving as an artist. As a hair stylist myself, communication and professionalism are important factors in what we do. Josh takes his time with every client, and it's always worth the wait. Highly recommend to see josh. read more

The shop was a little hard to spot at first but parking wasn't an issue once we found it. The vibe inside wasn't as welcoming as it could be as I definitely felt like an outsider, but it wasn't the worst either. I brought my 3 year old son for his first professional haircut and I was not disappointed! Jordan was like an artist with my sons hair, took his time, was friendly, and very patient. He also showed me and my wife how to style it in some new ways too. I highly recommend Jordan to any parent looking for a high end haircut for your kids. Thank you Jordan! read more

I'm relatively new to the neighborhood, and I booked an appointment at Paradox. I showed up for my appointment, and when I arrived the place seemed to have a good atmosphere, and I was seated with minimal wait. That's why this review isn't a 1 star. The haircut itself my awful. My appointment was with JJ. I've been growing my hair out, so I wasn't sure what I wanted. Instead of offering any advice, he seemed interested in getting me out of the chair as fast as possible. He went around the edges with the clippers, and didn't even touch the top of my head. When I got home, I noticed there were spots that were uneven, like he'd just missed running the clippers over them. For the 20 minutes in the chair, I was charged $35. Their card reader was broken, but luckily I had cash. The website claims the $35 cut should take an hour and comes with "a complimentary hot towel, shampoo, and blow-dry styling". I received the hot towel at the end, but not the shampoo or styling. For the price I paid, I expected both a better cut, and better service. read more

I had an appointment with Bryan at a shop he was working at, but due to difficulties he had to let me know he was going to be at paradox and could cut my hair there this morning instead of at the other shop. Bryan was very quick at responding and was super chill and immediately knew what I wanted done with my hair after a I showed him a few pictures. He recommended a product i've been wanting to try out for a while and even used it on my hair so I could see if I liked it before purchasing. Overall a great experience, a great haircut, and an awesome shop! read more

I've been to my share of barbershops and PARADOX is by far one of the best in the Bay Area. All the guys here are experienced got real talent when to cutting hair; they do any cut you want and for sure you'll be walking out extra sharp and feeling fresh! They are also friendly and professional and communicate well to make sure their customers are taken care of. No matter which barber you choose here, you'll be more than satisfied with your new look! The shop itself is brand new (right next to Humble Beginnings Tattoo) but is a real clean and the most organized work space I have seen in a Barbershop. They also have a really nice waiting area with tables and chairs while you wait. The operations here are really smooth with the online appointment system which allows you get text reminders of your upcoming cut. The front desk answers the phone really promptly as well! If you're looking for a new barbershop, look no further! Paradox is it! read more

Riv is the shizz!! Love this place!! Book in advanced though, cause you can't do a walk in.. They are way too busy.. The prices is decent for the Bay Area.. The location is chill, it's upstairs next to the tattoo shop.. The only thing I hate about this place is the bathroom is outside and pretty dirty.. Probably from the shop next door.. Also the AC is broken so in the winter time, it's hella cold inside the shop.. But it's still worth the time.. Go check this place out! read more

Ok this is going to be a two part review. A) The atmosphere at Paradox is exactly what I look for in a barbershop. The shop is clean, very aesthetically pleasing, and makes for an overall relaxing & welcoming vibe. There was barely any wait as I had set up an appointment a couple days previous. My barber, JJ, was very accommodating and made sure that we were on the same page as far as knowing what kind of haircut I wanted. I feel that putting in that extra effort into communicating effectively with your patron is one of the most important qualities a barber can have and with JJ, I absolutely felt that I was being listened to. Too many times do I come into a barbershop telling them specifically what I want only to walk out of the shop looking "headass" as some may say. This leads me to the second part of the review. B) Coming into Paradox, my hair was a mess. After months of going to a sub-par barber and getting what was essentially the "Supercuts" treatment of 10 minutes in the chair and an uneven fade, I decided to splurge and treat myself to a quality haircut. I asked JJ for a medium skin fade and a suave, Dapper Dan look on top. I should probably mention that I also have a very fucked up hairline so it was definitely no easy feat making my hair look not only great, but exactly how I had wanted. It had been so long since I had gone to a real barber that I had almost forgotten how amazing a great haircut can make you feel. I felt like a new man and I couldn't have been any more satisfied with the result. All things considered, I gotta give a big shoutout to JJ and the rest of the Paradox barbershop crew, you guys definitely earned yourselves my business and I will be dropping by for all of my haircut needs from now on. read more

Was referred to Don by a friend of mine and was very happy with how my hair cut turned out. Don is laid back, easy to talk to, and most importantly a great barber. I have been hesitant to try a new barber since moving to the South Bay. After seeing the same barber back home for almost six years, it's hard for most barbers to replicate his fading and styling techniques. After showing Don a picture of one of my previous haircuts, he was able to almost perfectly recreate it. I was relieved when I looked into the mirror to see the results. I highly recommend Don and the entire Paradox Barbershop. The vibe was chill, inviting, and friendly. One of the most aesthetically pleasing shops I've been to as well. I highly recommend giving them a shot. Keep up the good work. read more

I actually found your barbershop from yelp. I booked an appointment for my husband for a fade and beard trim. Kevin was his barber and did a fantastic job. He listened to my husband and took his time with the haircut. Kevin was softer spoken but confident in what he was doing. The shop had a great atmosphere and was very clean. My husband already booked his next haircut. Thanks Kevin for making my husband look good! read more

Overall best experience I've had at a barber shop. Everything is top of the line in regards to the quality of service, environment, music, equipment/products used and most importantly the haircut. Set up an appointment for my birthday haircut with Don Gomez and couldn't have left more satisfied with the process and end result. After the haircut I received a complimentary wash with shampoo then blow dry with styling. Don then provided me with pointers on how to keep my hair looking just as sharp as it does now even after today. They take cash and debit/credit card payments but tips are cash only. Definitely coming back. Good looking out Don! read more

Paradox - Don goes hard in the paint - Barbers Near Me - San Jose, California

Bryan has been cutting my hair for years and I have never complained. His ability to fade and give crisp cut line ups is A1. Bryan always leaves the customer feeling fresh weekly. read more

This barbershop is filled with amazing barbers who will have you walking out with the best cut possible. I have gotten cut by several barbers at this location, and they have all delivered excellent customer service and a haircut that has made me feel more confident. I have been getting cut by JJ for almost 3 years now and he delivers every single time. Despite only coming into the shop maybe once every two months, I know I can ask JJ for any style cut, and he will always exceed my expectations. Prior to being a client at Paradox, I found myself unsatisfied with my haircuts at other barbershops, but since being a client here, that has no longer been an issue. I highly recommend this shop and any of their barbers, you won't regret it. read more

Bryan has been cutting me for years and always does a great job. Every time I get a cut I get a compliment from my family and friends. I know whenever I get a cut it will be fresh and it will look good. read more

My son has his share of challenges, but Riv's calm demeanor and patience in working with a seven year old, has made him a part of our "team." This is a great place for a great cut and my son loves to walk out looking very pogi (handsome). He never lets anyone touch his hair after Riv has worked his magic. Thanks Paradox and most importantly a special thank you to Riv. read more

Paradox - A great boys cut by Riv. - Barbers Near Me - San Jose, California

It was the most positive and influential barber experience That I've ever had. I am a barber shop owner My cell and would say that JR was extremely professional, gave me the inns and outs of the barber world in the bay area and had nothing but good conversation the whole way through. The haircut was amazing second to none, and I just really appreciated the overall experience. I highly recommend you give them a chance. You will not regret it. read more

Been going to Bryan for a while now and I gotta admit he is definitely one of the best in the Bay Area. Listens to what the customer is asking for and delivers 110%, seriously he goes out of his way to give you that "DAMN" factor when you look at your finished cut. I'll continue to give my business to him no doubt. read more

If your looking for a new spot to get cut, this is the place for you. I personally have gone to Jordan for cuts. He takes his time and goes above and beyond your expectations for what you want done. All the other barbers there live up to the same expectations. I highly recommend you try and book an appointment online as they do fill up quickly! Thank you Paradox for always comin through!!! read more

Ok, so after 2 months of being in San Jose I needed a place to have my beard shave and my hair cut. I decided to give this guys a chance after a bad experience in another place. Made an appointment really easy in their website. First I was going to have a Gentleman's Full Service Cut + Shave. Don just nailed it. Did a great job with my hair, which i barely have and instead of having a full shave I decided only to trim which he did great too. Prices are good, really guys, NOT EVERYBODY KNOWS HOW TO SHAVE OR USE A STRAIGHT RAZOR BLADE and this guys know. read more

This place has great customer service and very good barber/stylists. I was referred here with high recommendations and everything people say about this place is true, they do an amazing job and know everything there is to know about hair. While I have dealt with barbers that try to rush through the appointment to get to the next, this place makes sure that your haircut is absolutely perfect first. They cater to people that are looking to get a stylistic hair cut, which most barbers have long forgotten. Their ideas are fresh and understand how to give customers what they want, still sharing their opinions and expertise. The pricing is fair, $35 for a hair cut for something you'd be proud of and happy for a long while. I tried these guys because someone insisted I go here, but I will probably stop going anywhere else and start insisting that you do so as well. read more

Jay has been cutting my hair since 2014 and I have always been satisfied. His fades and line ups are always clean. The ambiance of the shop is welcoming and the staff members are very nice. Definitely recommend jay and this shop to everyone I know. read more

This review is for Jay, (goes by JJ on booking site). I found this place on yelp for my boyfriend a while back. He doesn't have a yelp himself so I'm writing it for him. :) He use to always go to supercuts for cheap cuts and I had told him to try some place new since he was never fully satisfied with it. Ever since then he has never looked back. I have never been in shop yet, but he always tells me how nice it is and he usually comes home with their nice merch as well. He's the type to chat so he loves that every time he comes in he always has a good conversation with him while getting his cut. And his work definitely never disappoints! Always comes out super clean and nicely styled. He also usually finds a picture of what he wants ahead of time, shows it to him, and Jay kills it, usually spot on or makes it better, every time. I always feel like I have a new boyfriend when he comes home from his cuts, hahah. Ladies, take ur mans to him!! We will always recommend Jay to everyone we know!! read more