Williams a professional stylist with years of experience in Men's cuts. He is attentive, professional, and reasonable. My son is at SCU nearby as well as my husband love gois ing to William for their monthly haircuts. read more

I have been a customer of William for several years.  William is an excellent hair stylist and he is very good at what he does.  I've always walked away with a great haircut!  The price is very fair and his work is excellent.  The shop is clean and well organized.  He doesn't sell any products, but that's a good thing since you don't have to worry about someone pushing products on you. He's simply the best in the area and it's a great value for having an expert cut.  If you plan a visit, be sure to make an appointment in advance! read more

I live a 2 minute walk away from this place & have been meaning to check it out. I've tried a handful of times, but can never seem to catch them during business hours. When I finally walk in during business hours I just get an awkward look, a "may I help you" & "I go by appointments & am all booked today". That's it? If this guy were less sassy & more customer focused he could've said something like, "Unfortunately I'm all booked today, but if you give me a minute I can check my calendar & get you scheduled" or "Thanks for stopping by, but can you grab a business card on the counter & call for an appointment?" or "Our number is online. Please call to schedule an appointment & we'll get you taken care of". He could've said anything that made me feel more welcomed back & not like I inconvenienced him by walking in hoping to exchange cash for services rendered. I apologize for the inconvenience sir. It won't happen again. read more

Met William while at split ends salon. He's super sweet and has the best conversation. He's been in the business a long time and knows what he is doing! Book an appointment and You won't be disappointed! read more

This review is long overdue. I am not a person who generally likes the experience of getting my hair cut. I have very dense hair (for a guy) and dread the experience of getting a new stylist each time I go to a place..go through the process of explaining what I want and then returning home feeling unhappy. It all changed with Will. Always willing to work with me on what I want and offering suggestions if I ask for it. We went through so many iterations once I started going to him for haircuts (~5 years now). He was always patient with me..wrote down what I wanted to make sure we can do the same thing everytime I visit. He jokingly has told me few times that he has exhausted the space where he notes down measurements given the number of times we have modified what works for me. He is always pleasant and courteous...ready to strike up conversation or let me be if I am in a reflective mood. Mostly works through appointments but willing to accommodate walk-ins if possible and schedule allows. Truly the best and a wonderful person. Try him out! read more

I work with William and I watch all the work he does. He's absolutely amazing! He's always on time, great conversationalist, super clean, takes his time with every client. He's honest, if he can't do what you want, he will tell you. So happy I have found this beautiful soul! He's the best! read more

Have been coming to William for years , always a great cut and conversation , highly recommend read more

William Hopper - Barbers Near Me - Santa Clara, California

William has been my hairdresser for more than 6 years now and he's doing an excellent and awesome job. I've never had an issue with his work. He listens carefully to your requests, pays attention to the details and he's always making sure that you're satisfied with the final result. As a human being, he's a person with a big heart, open minded, social and very professional. If you're looking for a quality haircut, don't hesitate, William's is the best place to go! read more

Awesome hair cut at a great price! Very friendly and safe. Everyone wears masks and gets their temperature checked before walking in the building. William is a great experienced barber who has been in the area for over 25 years! read more

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 Yelp 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! read more

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. read more

For $20 you get a quality men's haircut. Will is a great guy but I suggest you make an appointment if you don't want to wait. He's my 3rd barber that I've had in more than 20 years. (all my other barbers retired) I've sent about 5 friends to Will's shop, in the past year and they've been going there ever since. read more

I came in for a haircut today, and the owner, William, did an excellent job. One thing I really liked is that William wrote down notes during the haircut. Next time I come in, William claims that I can simply say, "Cut it like you did last time," and he'll know exactly what to do. The price was also good. And since William works alone, he is often fully booked, so you'll likely want to schedule an appointment a couple days in advance. read more

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 Yelp he is really good. - Daniel read more

William is the best barber/stylist I've ever had. He cuts your hair exactly the way you want and does a fantastic job at it. If you ask for his opinion he will give you an honest recommendation. After you go in a few times he'll take notes on exactly how you like your hair cut so it's perfect every time. He's very friendly, can hold a good conversation, and has a great sense of humor. I would definitely recommend him to friends, family, and anyone looking for a great haircut. The BEST haircut I've ever had. read more

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. read more

Update: came back and left satisfied one more time! --------------- 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. read more

William is fantastic! Such a great guy to get a haircut from. He's reliable (will call if he's running late) and knows what he's doing. Once I found him for cutting my hair I won't trust anyone else. He just recently cut my hair for my wedding and it was perfect. He loves to talk so there's never a shortage of conversation. He's very inexpensive - and you get a great salon quality haircut at Barber shop prices. I would recommend calling and making an appointment, but he does walk-ins as well. read more

Always had a great experience getting haircuts with William! Really enjoy this salon. He has been doing this for a long time, he had tons of great reviews at his old location before, and his new location here is really nice also. Always a friendly attitude and the cuts look awesome! He's is safety conscious and wears a mask during covid as well. read more

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. read more

I was in the area and need a haircut after shopping at Costco. Since I was in a bit of a rush I decided to stop off at Custom Hair Styling instead of my regular Barber. Located right off of El Camino, Custom Hair Styling, has a big barber pole right outside that is hard to miss. One gets the impression that you are walking into one of those old school barbers based upon where it's located and the look of the building, but once I stepped inside, I was in a Hair Salon... ack... too late to leave to find my manly barber shop. It's a small little place, about 2 - 3 chairs and each chair has a washing station. When I got here, there were 2 stylists and myself and another person was there. One of the stylists had an appointment in 5 minutes and the other stylist (William) was able to sneak me in right before his appointment. So I sat right up in the chair and decided to get my haircut. I have to say, William did a good job of cutting my hair, though I did find it a bit annoying that he was more interested in talking to someone about fixing IE on his laptop than cutting my hair (I think she was her next appointment). But even distracted he did a good job. Overall I was happy with the haircut done by a stylist instead of a barber and a Men's Haircut cost $16+tip so end of day gave him $20 and was on my way. As to rating, one of my big things is getting the flat edge razor to clean up things, that isn't done here, so minus 1 star. Also there is no close by parking (either park on the street off of El Camino or park in the mini mall next door like I did) -1/4 stars and also even though he did a good job, come on, work on your laptop on your own time -1/4 stars. So overall I would say 3.5, worth a consideration if in the area. read more

I don't think I'm saying anything new when I say that Will is AWESOME. When I first arrived, I was definitely surprised because I wasn't expecting a barber shop, but everyone was nice, and no one made me feel uncomfortable. I had previously gotten an awful haircut from a trendy place in RWC, a haircut my uncle - the sweetest guy in the world - called a "hack job." I came to Custom Hair Styling, not knowing what the hell else to do, in hopes that I could leave with a somewhat decent haircut because my birthday was coming up in a few days. Will is an expert at what he does. I wish I would have found him sooner, I probably would have saved myself a lot of money, time, and trouble. He doesn't rush through his appointments, he spends time cutting your hair until it looks right. He's a great conversationalist, I never realize how much time is passing because we're chatting away - and I usually don't talk to the person cutting my hair. He showed me how to use the blow dryer to flatten cowlicks and how to use product to style my hair right. The other two barbers who work with him also seem to do pretty decent work, although I've only had Will cut my hair. He's witty, funny, and knows how to cut hair well. And you can't beat the price. He charges $17 now, not $16, but it's still extremely reasonable considering the quality of the work. Some guys would prefer to pay $12 for a haircut (and it shows), and some girls want to go to salons and pay $50 to trim an inch off their hair (and they can keep flushing their cash down the toilet). I would recommend Will to anyone. One last note: he doesn't take credit cards and is by appointment only! read more

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! read more

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 :) read more

Another great recommendation found through yelp. William gave me a great hair cut, I will definitely let my hair grow a bit if I am visiting this area!! Just remember the business is cash only. read more

William is the one who cut my hair since 2010! I found his salon (Custom Hair Styling/ Barbershop) on yelp where he had very good reviews. Is the only place I was pleased with my haircut. Before him every time someone did my haircut I was frustrated. At the beginning I gave him a picture of the hairsyle I want to have and he cut my hair exactly like that picture. I was so happy I found him. Sometime I ask him to try to cut shorter or longer and he made a note on the picture to remember next time. He's very professional, friendly, wonderful person! I recommended him to all my friends! read more

So today we had to step in to get a little touch of class for the big 3rd grader today..... read more

William Hopper - Barbers Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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My family and I have gone to William since we found this great shop about 3 years ago. Don't think this is just a barber shop, it has a great salon feel inside, and it is not just for men! William cuts your hair the way YOU want it, every time! He is honest with his suggestions, and wants you to be totally happy when you leave. His attention to detail while cutting makes for a perfect haircut , and he takes his time cutting and styling. I have gotten many compliments on my hair since he has been cutting it. William is funny and friendly, and proves you don't have to go to Santana Row and spend more to get a great haircut by a talented stylist. I always call for an appointment and never wait at all, but he also takes drop in's as well. read more

Went to the "barber shop" for the first time in my adult life... I had no idea what to expect but I saw all of William's wonderful reviews so I went for it and boy am I glad I did! You cannot beat a great hair cut, fun conversation and a price that is unheard of! So affordable! Just try him... men of women. read more

Me and my boyfriend have been coming here for over a year and have had nothing but awesome haircuts and wonderful experiences. We have also refered a friend there who now gets his hair cut there every 2 weeks. I used to go to Tangerine Hair Studio downtown and pay $40 for a haircut but William does an even better job for half the price. He used to work at a salon on Santana Row so he is really talented and knows what he is doing. I would definetely recommend this place to a guy or a girl. read more

I found this place via the great reviews on yelp. 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. read more

I have been coming to William for over 5 years and could not be happier! He truly knows his craft, every cut is exactly as requested and looks good. Saturday appointments are available, which is nice. Don't trust your hair to a chain, come here...you will not be disappointed. read more

My husband goes to this place and loves it! He followed the owner here, who used to work for the barber shop in Santana Row. Basically you are getting a Santana Row haircut ($40-$50) for only $16 plus tip!! Come on what a deal! Ladies, send your husbands here and save the money for your own hair! :P read more

William is the man! I've been to all kinds of places trying to find a good cut, from old-school barbers to over-priced Aveda salons, but William does a good job every time for a reasonable price. Keep it up big guy! read more

According to yelp they're open until 6:30.. Got there at 6 after all that traffic. And they're closed

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. read more

Great haircut and clean shop. William is very fun to talk to and he did a great job with my hair.

As usual, I went to Will thanks to yelp. 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. !!! read more

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. read more

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. read more