Custom Hair Styling

William is master with a clipper. He prefers to use clippers over scissors (at least for my hair) and does a great job. No hair under my tshirt and I dont know how he manages it.

Will is a great guy and means business when you go there. As far as hair cuts go, he isn’t your hollywood type hair stylist but he knows what he is doing.

I’ve been to will 3 times now. He’s awesome – if you tell him what you want, he does it with precision and makes notes for future visits! He used to work on Santa Row and it’s very clear that he has many, many years of experience in this field. I have asked him on several occasions to just use his own judgement/​opinion on certain details when cutting my hair, and I have always been pleased. On top of all of this, Will gives a haircut worth way more than $ 22, so he really is a rare value in an otherwise generally expensive place (the bay area). I look forward to continuing to go to Will for all my haircuts!

William is a classically trained barber who has cut my hair for years. He is very conscientious and fastidious and knows his trade very well. He’s also pretty entertaining to talk to. Highly recommended.

William is the best. He knows how to cut my hair, keep my girlfriend happy (it’s the only place she’s been pleased with my hair), and he’s a fun guy to talk to.

Went to William to get a haircut before college started and I’m happy I did! He’s very knowledgable about what he’s doing so you feel like your hair is in good hands. I’ve actually never been so happy with a haircut!
Entertaining dude, keeps up a conversation and has a lot of character. My kind of guy.
From what I can see, he has a lot of regulars. Kudos to him!
$ 25 for a woman’s haircut is higher than what I normally pay but I think it’s worth it :) I’ll be getting more haircuts here whenever I’m back in town :)

William is great. He takes his time, is very engaging, and will give you the haircut you want.
Make an appointment before; he books up ahead of time.

I just want to follow up on my review of several years ago and say that I still go here, and it’s still awesome. I love this place so much I drive from Millbrae to Santa Clara to get my hair cut.

I found this place via the great reviews on Unilocal.Price is $ 22 for mens cuts. I called in for an appointment with the store owner William and walked in to an empty store. Place was a little un-​maintained but otherwise looked Ok. William was talkative and told me my options. I let him know of my problem areas and he made sure to avoid them. Store was ok, price was ok and hair cut was ok. I may try a couple other places but who knows, I may end up returning here.

Update: came back and left satisfied one more time!
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This is a great place for a hair cut at a good price.
I have only been here once but I am planning on going back soon for another great haircut.
Tip: it is closed Sundays and Mondays.

William is simply amazing! I called for an appointment for my 18 year old son. He had really long hair that he did not want to part with, but he also needed to look for a job! So William found the perfect cut; short enough for an employer, long enough for my son. He’s had his hair cut twice now and will be calling soon for his next apt. He likes talking to Will and thinks he’s pretty cool and has a good sense of humor.

Will is your guy if you need a haircut, period. On the Price v/​s Quality scale, I don’t think anyone ranks even close.
Tip: Don’t go by the location or size of the shop, the haircut is top notch.

I saw William yesterday and I got one of the best haircuts of my life for a low price of ($ 17 + $ 4 tip). William takes the time to really look at your hair before jumping in. He told me things about my hair that I was not even aware of. He is a jedi master of hair and with a wave of his hand cowlicks subside and swirls unswirl.
During the haircut we talked a lot. He explained to me what he was doing every step of the way, which made the haircut really educational for me. Also, I should mention he was able to perfectly replicate a haircut I liked from a magazine photo I showed him.
I completely agree with all of the 5-​star reviews. Call ahead of time because he has a really busy schedule. I would also recommend you call on the day of the appointment just to reconfirm, if you are a new customer.
I recommend William without hesitation. He’s a great guy and an excellent barber who has been cutting hair for more than thirty years.
NOTE: If you are a girl, don’t be afraid when you see the barber swirly thing outside. He also does girls cuts and from the looks of Unilocal he is really good.
— Daniel

Right then, I came here because of the glowing reviews on Unilocal.I was looking for a solid barber shop experience, so I thought I would give it a try.
Sadly, my experience fell extremely short of what everyone has been raving about. Admittedly, Will is a very personable individual, warm and welcoming. However, I have to point out a few infractions such hair on the floor, and almost any other surface I looked at. If you’re one with some form of OCD, you can be sure that your tolerance will be put to the test.
As far as the haircut goes, I thought I was happy with it until I arrived home. I washed my hair and notice the sides are not really layered, but botched to a point that it looked uneven. There is almost like a chunk of hair missing above my ears. The back is supposed to be tapered, but I felt it could have been done better.
I will say if you like the fade, crew cut, this will be the place for you. However, if you’re like me yearning for an old-​fashioned look (like the ivy league style), then you’ll leave with much to be desired.
My search for that solid barber shop experience will continue in about four weeks from now…

Good solid haircut for $ 20 with tip. William does a good job and is friendly, and you get some real barbor shop talk too.
They cut all types of hair.

Girls, have your men come to Will!
I have complained about my fiancé’s unwillingness to do anything with his hair for 7 years! We’re getting married soon, so my fiancé agreed to find a decent barber that can style his hair for the day of the wedding. Came here a few weeks ago and it was life changing! Will took the time to explain to my fiancé how to easily style his own hair in just a few minutes. My fiancé’s hair has never looked so good!
Will is patient and teaches guys how to fix their own hair so it doesn’t seem so intimidating for those guys who usually just get out of the shower, run their fingers through their hair, and walk out the door.
Will is amazing!

Will was extremely helpful. He explained how to flatten cowlicks with a hair dryer, what kind of product to use for different kinds of effects, etc. He was very friendly, made good conversation but wasn’t forceful. And he asked questions, making sure to understand exactly what I wanted.
I got a great haircut and it was only $ 16! Where do you find that? Nowhere.

No more layers, yay!
No more layers, yay!
No more layers, yay!
Ok I admit it, as far as my own hair is concerned, I’m layer-​phobic. I hate feeling different lengths when I run my fingers through my hair and having shorter pieces around my face when I’m putting it up in a twist. To be blunt, I want to feel the bluntness of all one length. It’s what I love, it’s what looks best. It’s what works with the curly waviness that is my hair.
(Last year, my formerly trusted haircutter took leave of her senses one day and layered me into a mushroom-​head. Without my approval. I think she just felt like being an «artiste» and didn’t think of me at all. I frickin’ hated it. I didn’t go back to have anyone else fix it because it needed to grow back in some first. Didn’t want just a trim, I wanted to get rid of the bleedin’ LAYERS. Was willing to wait as long as it took to find someone I could trust, and it so happened to be a year and a half.)
Thank you Unilocal for directing me to William!
He rocks! He cut both mine and my partner’s hair to our specifications with no problems. Getting rid of the layers cost me six inches, but I’ll grow it back and look better along the way. I feel SO much better! My hair looks fabulous and I feel like myself again! Now I can enjoy my various hair products and tools and sparklies for their own sake instead of trying to thanklessly manage a crappy cut!
So much better that we went to lunch afterwards and I couldn’t stop singing:
No more layers, yay!
No more layers, yay!
No more layers, yay!
If you have had crummy haircut experiences and want to go somewhere where you won’t, try this place! Or, even if you aren’t bitter and just want a rockin’ haircut, try this place anyway! It’s not a fancy hair salon, it’s a barber shop, which we like. I was the only woman in the place, but I didn’t feel unwelcome. The price is fantastic ($ 16) and we were able to get next-​day appointments. Cool!
No more layers, yay!

As usual, I went to Will thanks to Unilocal.
I decided after 4 years of having long hair it was time to go back to the clean cut days. Will definitely had his work cut out for his and his clippers needed frequent lubrication.
I went in with a general idea of what I wanted and asked Will what he thought. We settled on an IVY LEAGUE cut with texture on top.
During the procedure I got to know Will a little bit better as he conversed with my mom and I. The man definitely can hold a conversation.
My cut took a little bit longer than he expected, and his clippers are most likely damaged from my thick VIRILE mange.
My cut didn’t come out perfect, but it was still a good job overall. The place only seats about 3 people and APPOINTMENTS ONLY NOOBS!
For 16 dollars plus tip, you should consider Will if you’re a guy (prefers mens hair). I don’t plan on going back anytime soon since his spot is a good drive from my house. Good luck Will. !!!

Went to this place based on the reviews. I must say that everyones review about William is spot on. He does exactly what you ask him to do and if you ask for his opinion he will give it gladly. He does like to chat, which is nice for me since I’m new to the area.
$ 16 for the cut (gave $ 20)… in and out in 30 minutes.