I recommend this school to anyone trying to get their hours to obtain their license. Very flexible with the hours and also the instructors help you out a lot. It gets busy so you will definitely learn how to do a fade! read more

My son came home crying never going back again It's crazy he paid $45 for this hair cut read more

Went in today. It's not a $100 haircut, but it's still a very decent $10. haircut. Staff are friendly, wait is short. If you just need a basic trim and want to save about 2/3 off the price of a regular barber, head to the corner of Lincoln and W San Carlos in San Jose. read more

Don't come here if you're a girl, even with short hair. Passed me by 3 times. Been waiting for an hour to watch men going before me.

I got my hair braided by skits and it came out amazing I will always follow her she is the best gives great deals and she knows how to do hair I love love love it everytime Skitts is a very skilled braider and she has the best vibe we always laugh and have a good time read more

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Not happy with this place. I realized that I got a Haircut and it's a Barber School my Haircut was never Checked by the Teacher and i needed to get my Haircut again to correct my haircut again. read more

Has this facility changed ownership/management? I've previously commented favorably about it (see below), but it appears to have changed considerably: 1. Previously when I arrived, the barber college was maxed out (10-15?) student/customer pairs, with people waiting. This time, 2 other customers were in the shop. 2. This time, while I waited for about 10 minutes, 2 students sat around passively. When another customer walked in, he was taken immediately. 3. I previously had competent student-barbers, satisfactory haircuts, and had observed other customer with good, if not meticulous haircuts. 4. This time, had the 24 times my unsupervised student-barber banged my head with his clippers any harder, I would've had a concussion. Worst haircut in my life. read more

If you're considering enrolling in a barber school, I highly recommend The Barber Academy in San Jose. The experience has been nothing short of amazing, and it has provided me with the skills and confidence I needed to succeed in this profession. There are a bunch of walkins to practice on ! A special shout-out to my instructor, Chris. He truly stands out as one of the best teachers I've had. Not only is he incredibly knowledgeable, but his passion for the craft and dedication to his students is unmatched. Chris creates an engaging learning environment, offering individualized feedback and making sure every student feels supported. He's patient, approachable, and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure that we all understand the material and excel in our practice. Kev and Steph are great instructors as well always willing to share their knowledge and experience so that we can apply them to our haircuts. Thanks to The Barber Academy , I feel fully prepared to step into the world of barbering, and I couldn't have asked for better mentors. If you're looking to hone your skills and learn the trade of barbering I would definitely check out The Barber Academy in SJ. read more

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Came at opening 10am on Saturday and all barbers were already taken. Super small parking lot in the back with a few spots were also filled. The wait was 35-45min as a walk in. You can also make an appointment but it would be barber specific. Most haircuts average at least 30min to cut from what I observed and mine took 1hr+ which is understandable as these are students. My barber was really easy to work with and the cut turned out 7/10. For $5 before tip, this is well worth it if you have time or luck out on getting a good barber and just making appointments with them in the future. read more

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I called before taking my son Drove for 1/2 a d the message side No Appointments. Got there at 1pm and they said they were closed. The door hours displayed Saturday open till 330pm read more

Husband got his head shaved for only $10. He said they were good and not expensive like other places. Though he knows I don't like his head shaved. read more

All these barbers do is stand around and talk to eachother. There will be 5 open chair, and 10 waiting customers. They all just stand there and talk to eachother. I mean it is a school, and these are kids. So you can't expect any level of professionalism from them. The cuts are decent tho. read more

Walked in and stood there for a few minutes without even being acknowledged. Zero customer service skills at this place, not even a greeting. read more

As a recent graduate from the barber academy in San Jose, I had an amazing experience. Chris, the owner, is incredible--super helpful and always paying attention to what you need. Kev and Stefan are just as great, always there to guide you. If you're looking to get your barber license, this is the place. The school is clean, well-organized, and flexible. Plus, there are plenty of walk-ins, so you get tons of practice cutting real hair. Highly recommend it to anyone serious about becoming a barber. You'll learn a lot and have fun doing it. read more

Wait time was long, felt like they were calling random people. I get that they're students, but what I wanted wasn't even that hard of a cut. Not even like the teacher or whoever was in charge, they didn't say anything. Now I gotta go somewhere else to get it fix, never coming back here again. read more

Mondo in the cuts gave me a fungus from his clippers it started in my neck the. Started spreading through my body read more

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They have quality service when making someone wait, having a sign up sheet they will make you sign in once you come in order but call you randomly. It is unfair to customers that have been waiting before the ones that been called that walked in; or are after one in the bottom of list. read more

Someone appears to read my previous review dated 10/12/2023. Despite the excellent work by the student-barbers and the unbeatable price, I was very reluctant to return due to the OSHA-level dangerous volume of the music played. They've turned down the volume. If you're into rap and rap-like music, it's there. If you're not, it's not at an irritating, let alone a dangerous level. And the student-barber workmanship remains A-1. I just needed a mop sheared off - my student-barber was very professional and tried hard to make sure that I didn't really want hair -styling; but I saw other student-barbers do excellent hair-styling and moustache and beard-trimming. And in this disastrous economy, being able to spend $5 + tip (if one chooses) on a haircut, rather than $25, can be life-saving to many. read more

Got here right when they opened but wasn't the first to be taken to a barber. D was my barber and she took great care of me. This is a great place to go on a budget and to help the community members get their hours in for certification. High recommendation! read more

Great barber shop, my barber was friendly and easy to work with. I was surprised by how good the result was, and I really like the vibe the shop provides, it makes you feel included and respected. read more

Thought I'd give it a try. Big mistake. A lot of talking and boasting and really bad haircuts. There didn't appear to be anyone watching these "students" as they butchered their clients' hair. Mine was bad, the guy next to me got it even worse. I get that it's a school but someone should be telling them when things are going wrong and there was a lot of that. The guy "cutting" my hair took a personal call during the cut. Apparently when one of these students comes or goes, it is necessary to fist bump every single bro. Just a really unprofessional atmosphere. I guess you get what you pay for. read more

For anyone that is reading this review, I am student at The Barber Academy. My experience has been good, I have developed skills to be the best barber that i can be for my clients. All taught by 3 wise, smart men (JD, CHRIS, & J-Bird) coming into this i did not know what to think or expect on this journey of becoming a barber. At first i only knew how to fade and taper but even then my skills with cutting hair were garbage but after coming to this school with being referred by a good friend who also attended. Not only do you learn about cutting but real life situations, financial hardships and how to deal with them, money management, and information on how to run your own barbershop one day. This is a great school go by and check them out if you want a life changing career read more

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I live in San Jose forever & had never thought of getting haircut from a barber school. I don't live anywhere near Barber Academy but was very glad that I saw it only because I happened to drive along San Carlos St a year ago. So for the past year, students Elijas, & yesterday, Gustavo, cut my hair. They did excellent job, as good as my regular barber but at 1/3 of the cost!!! For $5 haircut, I always tip, knowing that these students pay tuition while holding other jobs to pay bills in expensive Silicon Valley. Barber Academy is huge & clean. Other barber students all appear to be cheerful & friendly. I highly recommend this place & I stopped going to my regular barber! Patrick read more

Great place for a haircut. It's a win win. You can get a quality haircut for $5 and in return you are helping inspiring barbers reach their dreams. read more

This is a place ran and created by a pair of hard working & real dedicated barbers. A place where the real dedicated become educated. So much more to come out of this place.. Real recognize real, One cut at a time. I'm glad to be part of it, completing barber school & off to passing the California barber exam ! read more

So the price is right, and they do end up with you walking out looking good. But you'll pay in time not money, we are talking 2 1/2 hours to give a basic trim with faded sides, this is what we get every 2 weeks and it should take 1/2 an hour. Also don't expect a professional environment, loud "gangster " rap music and the students just sitting around bsing, ignoring clients who walk in until they feel like breaking up their conversation to greet them. This wont work for everyone but it is a decent deal! read more

With haircut $5.00, student Michelle has been cutting my hair so nice and do good job . The student get experience .The shop was clean and quality haircut every time read more

Horrible wait. !!! I even called to ask about the wait time , and the lady mentioned it isn't bad at all . It seems like some barbers are doing their own thing , not considering about people waiting . Don't come here - there are other barber schools that are these price ranges and won't make you wait this long read more

I usually take my kids to this place and never complaint cause they did a great job. Today I went and Abel help one of my kids and did AWESOME JOB and charge me $5 dlls BUT the girl (today was wearing a adidas hat) I don't know her name did a awful haircut to my other kid and she charge me $10 dlls !! Really disappointed w her job. I will come back and look for Abel since now on. P.S I give 3 cause of that inexperienced girl. read more

After a botched color job (I did the botching), I still had some residual color left and wanted the rest lopped off. My budget right now is really tight and considering how short my hair already was, I looked for a local barber school. For the low, low, practically free price of $5, The Barber Academy is just a short walk away in San Jose. I loved everything about the experience from beginning to end. They take walk-ins Tuesday-Friday from 10a-2p. The gentleman who tended to my hair is Stefan Falcon, kind, a superior listener, with flair. I don't know an "8" cut from a "2" cut and he patiently explained all this, grabbing tools from a garage-like storage unit in black, complete with my favorite part of the process: an air hose! They use this to blow every last tiny hair off your head and even your shoes! I also met the owner sitting in the back who was also friendly and Stefan said how well-liked he is, which is a nice thing to hear about the boss. Women! Don't be afraid, if you have a shorter do, this could be just the ticket without all the fluff and ritual of a salon (which I no longer have any patience to endure). Get there soon for Stefan, as he is completing his last 100 hours of training right now! There were many other capable people available, too. Tip big, they deserve it! read more

Please be mindful that this is a students review. For anyone looking for a haircut or shave, please be patient and the students cause they are LEARNING! You can always ask for an experienced student. About a year ago I decided to jump on the opportunity of becoming a barber. I looked at a few schools and and even spoke to and met some of the staff in these schools. The Barber Academy is by far the best barber school in the Bay Area. You seriously get you money's worth. For example: one school wanted $24,000 that didn't specialize in barbering. The other wanted $9500 and had an instructor that just watched. If the haircut was bad the instructor would let the student deal with it. The Barber Academy gives you the not only the hands on experience but also gives you full insight to the world of barbering. The instructors are REAL barbers. You see them interact everyday with their clients and are always willing to help and answer questions. No one ever leaves with a bad haircut. Oh and it's cheaper then any other school out there. And it's super flexible. Give it a shot if your an aspiring barber. read more

Worst mistake ever! My usual spot is in San Jose for $7. But since I live in Santa Clara, this academy is closer and cheaper in price. For mens, we usually get our hair cut every 1-2 weeks (2 weeks for me). So finding a closer and cheaper place would be ideal. Now before going in, I had very low expectations for a $5 haircut and being at a barber academy, i knew my barber would probably have little experience. I figure it would be ok, he might take long but as long as he gets it right, and thats where it all went wrong.... I came in and asked for a fade and a trim on top. With my current hair do, it is fairly short to begin with. But it has a very noticable fade and my top is simple with my bangs slightly longer than the back section. I would assume you can clearly tell the top of my head was done with scissors since it doesn't have a ball shape.. First thing he did was bust out the clippers and start from the bangs back. At this point.. I knew i had f*ed up, he cut my bangs! The top of my head is now done by clippers all the same length, i now have a ball head?? I'm not sure at what point did I ask him to change the style of my hair do. My fade is also not really a fade, or at least completely different than what I came in with. But really, i don't blame the barber for any of this. I question what did the school actually teach? How can you possibly send a barber in training to begin to cut hair with real clients, when he is completely clueless? On top of that, you will need really thick skin if you plan to get a mens cut here. All the barbers seem to be trained to use this brush to wipe hair as they're cutting. But they're not told to be careful with brushing the same areas over 50 times with this extremely stiff bristle brush. The first couple times are ok, but eventually it feels like your skin is being shredded off. read more

Best Barber In The Game rn @krispydabarber give him a follow on Instagram for bookings read more

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Had a haircut for the first time here a couple of weeks back. People were nice, the shop was clean, and the haircut was great. The only issue I had was how they take the people from the wait. I was the first one to arrive at the shop but they keep taking the people who got there late; I had to wait for an hour since they keep taking people who were inconsiderate of the wait line. There needs to be a proper system on how they take customers. Other than that, it was a great experience. read more

They do a pretty good job for students! When I was there one of the students wasn't comfortable giving me the haircut I wanted so he referred me to a more experienced student. The cut wasn't perfect, but it was definitely better (and cheaper) than going to a chain barbershop! read more

After searching for a Barber shop to take my nephew too, I finally came across this one. Super glad I did, this is definitely one of the better Barber shops in San Jose. I've taken my nephew here a handful of times to see Jason (Jbird). He is always on time and super accommodating, he makes sure finds the time to fit us in. Every time we walk in we're always greeted by Chris and JD as well as Jason. They are definitely top 3 best barbers in the shop, their chairs are never empty. Which was a good sign for me! Customer service is great, shop is clean. Overall chill vibe and atmosphere. Definitely recommend. Only regret is not writing this review sooner! We'll be back forsure! read more

Been going here for about a year now even though the students are learning pretty good quality of work. Shoutout out to the peeps working especially the homie Norman. Would recommend to friends. read more

Been going here for over a year now, and I have nothing but good things to say. Let's start off with the cleanliness of the place. Never once have I seen it not clean and tidied up. The students all seem to be motivated and driven in pursuing in the world of Barber. Never once did I felt like they did not know what they were doing. If a student needed help, there're many knowledgeable mentors waiting to give em a hand. Student Norman, has been cutting my hair each and every time. Not to mention he seems like he improved every time I come in. With Haircuts starting at $5, theres nothing to lose. Students get experience and you end up getting a very clean, quality haircut every time. read more

My boyfriend Cristovoe started school here a few months ago and his skills have rapidly improved. I'm very proud of him for perusing a new career and keeping the kids looking sharp at the same time! read more

Jd & Chris are super cool! I highly recommend this school fasho! Hands down on the customer service. They treat you like your fam even if you just met them! They will help you pass State Board and teach you how to cut! read more