Mission Square Barber Shop

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  • “$20 bucks later (and DAMN worth it) I was as happy as can be, and honestly no place comes near to here with Steve and Lena.” in 74 reviews

  • “I usually get the usual cut, number 1 high fade and they are always so consistent (if you ask for Tina or Kelly).” in 11 reviews

  • “If you're looking for a proper fade, taper, faux hawk, or other contemporary cut, this is THE place to go in San Jose.” in 12 reviews

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  • 5.0 star rating
    1/14/2018

    Tina is a kick a** barber!  One of the freshest cuts of my life.  Won't be going anywhere else for a long time!!

    Wish I could give 6 stars!

  • 5.0 star rating
    3/12/2018

    Great haircuts ! Friendly group ! Feel like family!
    My husband and my son have tried haircut here for two times and they really love this place. We will come back here next times.

  • 5.0 star rating
    3/29/2018

    I found out about this place because my dad has been going here for a few years. I wanted to try it and I did last November. I've had several haircuts here and have been happy with every single one. Binh is my go to and he never disappoints. 10/10 would go back and recommend to other customers as well. You won't be disappointed!

  • 5.0 star rating
    4/4/2018

    I'm very particular about my hair and have been looking for a good barber for a long time. I am always skeptical about barbershops but I have found my home base for haircuts just based off of my first experience. Khan (I apologize if I misspelled the name) cut my hair EXACTLY how I wanted it, which was a first ever for me. I'll be getting my cut here for a long time.

  • 5.0 star rating
    3/11/2018

    I've been getting my hair cut once a week by Kelly for years.  Always a great haircut!  This place appreciates it's customers and treats them like family.  If you haven't been there, give them a shot.  You'll leave with a great haircut!

  • 5.0 star rating
    3/13/2018

    I've been going here for about five years, and their customer service doesn't disappoint! I usually get the usual cut, number 1 high fade and they are always so consistent (if you ask for Tina or Kelly). Tina is very sweet and she actually listens to her customers opinions and ideas, without making any judgement. The wait tends to be very long but it is worth it! I won't be changing my barber any time soon! Thank you, Tina and Kelly!

  • 4.0 star rating
    1/20/2018
    • 1 check-in

    Needed a haircut and yelp came through again.  They had 10 stylists working and I was in the chair in no time.  The lady did a good job, used a straight razor to finish the clean up process.  Loved the lack of a wait and the results were good. I will try to come back next time I need a haircut.

  • 1.0 star rating
    2/21/2018

    Do not recommend this place to anybody. Came in twice to get a haircut both times the barbers were more concerned with chilling and hanging out. They said they couldn't cut hair at that time and there was nobody in the seats. I don't recommend anyone to come to this false establishment.

  • 1.0 star rating
    12/10/2017

    I will never go to this place again. They messed up on my sons hair so bad. My bf took him because we needed a hair cut quick and my sons normal barber wasnt available. So my bf told this guy for a 3 on top and a 0 on the sides. The guy said oops 2 times while cutting my sons hair from what my son said and he said he was very rough with his head. I could of done with hair cut at home myself. I'm livid on how this place allows someone to cut hair like this. Hes a young Asian tall and skinny. DO NOT GO TO HIM!! we will just wait for our barber next time.

  • 3.0 star rating
    3/4/2018

    Boyfriend gets his hair cut here. Always with a different person so it's hit or miss every single time.

  • 5.0 star rating
    3/22/2018

    Tina and her coworkers are professional and you will be happy with your haircut. Lots of repeats customers...

  • 5.0 star rating
    1/26/2018

    After discovering this place, I couldn't stay away even though I live in Cupertino and they are in Cambrian. I love a flat top cut and they have at least a couple of stylists who can do a great job...longer, shorter, 1/2 setting on the clipper, or 1, whatever you like.  At the end of haircut, they will use a razor to make sure the hair line is cleaned up, use a vacuum to pick up as much clippings as possible.  I have gone there about 5 times now and liked the result and service each time.

    It is a busy place. Even with 6 - 7 stylists, there are always customers waiting.  The wait is not extreme but if you have a particular stylist you choose, could be longer wait. They are all quite popular.

    I would recommend this place to anyone although I have not seen any female customers so far.

  • 1.0 star rating
    9/19/2017

    So Sad, I had a fantastic experience here last time.
    Showed one of the young ladies a photo for my son, asked to keep it long.
    Came out looking like that photo! 5 Stars

    Went in today with a guy cutting. Showed a photo and asked to take up the sides and KEEP IT LONG. What happened. Cut 4 inches off my sons hair - on his Bangs - first cut.
    All down hill from there. the sides and back were uneven and the top is short and he held himself together really well considering. He's pretty sad and 6 months before it grows back....
    I couldn't bring myself not to pay - I also left an  $8 tip.

    I will never come here again.

    Inconsistent... You never know what you are going to get.
    Only go here if you want to roll the dice.

    UPDATE:
    We decided to try and fix it but my son wanted to go somewhere else. I went and asked for my money back and was told that I should have told them better what was requested.

    Me: did he ask you to keep it long?
    Them: yes
    Me: is going from below my nose to above my eye "keeping it long"
    Them: no
    Me: okay you know what... keep the money. You taught us both a valuable lesson.

    Awesome. Deluxe barber is 3 blocks away... headed there now.

  • 5.0 star rating
    3/19/2018
    • 1 check-in

    I have to admit, when I walked into the barbershop and saw that it was not the typical old men with beards that I am used to, I was a little disappointed. It looked more like a great clips are your typical nail salon rather than what I think of as a barbershop. However I have to say that the haircut and the general experience was quite pleasant. The quality of the haircut and the attention to detail was very good. I've never had a simple haircut where they used a straight razor on the back or over the years. I will be returning.

  • 5.0 star rating
    8/13/2017

    Steve was awesome!!! Did a awesome job with my son's haircut. Timmy wasn't leaving without his star and Steve made it happen! Don't need to say more just look at the pic!!! Thank you Steve and we will see u again! Best barber In Town!!!!

  • 5.0 star rating
    9/10/2017

    I've had my hair cut by 4 different barbers and they all do a really good job!! Really friendly and consistent haircuts

    Only bad part is the wait...sometimes 30 minutes but well worth it

  • 5.0 star rating
    12/16/2017

    I've been coming to this barber shop for the last 3 years. I have my favorite barber and I consistently get a very good quality haircut. It happens so that my barber is not available at times in which case I'm confident any barber will do a good job. The owner Steve has high standards and it shows. The place is nice and has a lot of character.

  • 5.0 star rating
    8/25/2017

    My favorite place to come for a haircut! I get my hair cut by Linda who always does an awesome job. She takes her time and I don't feel like the haircut is being rushed like some other places I've been to in the area. Steve and the whole crew there are crazy talented. Their prices are super reasonable - it's probably too low when you consider the quality of the cuts they give. The free neck shave at the end is a nice touch, too.

    I highly recommend this barbershop.

    As a tip to newcomers, they do not take appointments so expect to wait if you're trying to get a cut from someone in specific. If you don't have a preference in barber/stylist, you'll get taken care of pretty quickly.

  • 4.0 star rating
    1/2/2016
    • 57 check-ins

    Been procrastinating on writing a review for this place although I've been coming here for over 2 years now.  Why?  Because this place is BUSY as it is and I don't like disclosing my secrets.  There has probably been only 2 occasions when I didn't have to wait.  Sometimes the wait can be 1+hrs and there's no appts taken.  There are only about 10 seats in the waiting area so my routine used to be:  jot my name down and browse the aisles at Fresh & Easy (which sounds like a whorehouse btw).  Now that the whorehouse closed next door, I am left trying to kill time by browsing IG, FB, and catching up on my games on WWF.  

    I never request any particular barber because I've pretty much used every one of them and they are all legit.  All of them cut very consistently and all take their time to give you a great cut.  Steve the owner is Cambodian and his workers are either related or referred to by family members.  The other ladies speak VN and all quite nice.

    They take credit cards but prefer cash.  Cuts are either $18 or $19 and has been charged both so depends on the barber and how they feel that day.  LOL.  If you do charge your cut, make sure you bring cash for the tip as that isn't credit cardable (yes i made that word up).  Not sure why but after my haircut the song "Staying Alive" from Saturday Night Fever always plays in my head.  That's the feeling I get and now I just shared two secrets with you in one review.

  • 5.0 star rating
    2/8/2017

    Ask for S-T-E-V-E if you're a guy who's either got an important date or event coming up and need to clean up right

    He stopped cutting his own client's hair to help my stylist learn how to cut a more square look for my sides. He greets EVERY single customer who comes in, and knows what he's talking about when the topic is men's hairstyles

    Would come back just for him 5/5