I've been going to William for over 20 years and Elisa for the past two, and I can say without hesitation that trusting them with my hair has been one of the best decisions I've ever made. I have unforgiving, baby-fine hair--the kind that shows every cut line, every mistake, and every imbalance. On top of that, I have cowlicks that are genuinely unmanageable without a highly skilled stylist. My hair requires precision, restraint, and a deep understanding of structure in order to look effortless and feel right. William has mastered that for me and, over the years, has created and maintained what has truly become my signature look. In those 20 years, I've gone everywhere from platinum blonde to (most recently) drop dead red, and every transition has been thoughtful, intentional, and flawlessly executed. With Elisa's color work especially, my hair always looks dimensional, healthy, and exactly right for me--not trendy for the sake of trend, but personal and elevated. I am often stopped by strangers offering unsolicited compliments on my hair, which says everything. I've been to other salons out of necessity, and learned my lessons the hard way. Which is why I trust my look completely to William and Elisa. They are top tier, and that level of confidence for me - is rare, and when it comes to William and Elisa, it's earned. If you have difficult hair, high standards, or simply want to feel like your best, most polished self, you won't find better hands. read more

W's Salon - Most recent cut and color. - Hair Salons Near Me - San Jose, California

I think this salon is closing down. It hit me a day after my terrible 2nd appointment. 6 weeks ago, they ran out of the "correct" toner so my hair was made a lot darker than I wanted. This past weekend the airconditioning had broken down (several weeks earlier) and wasn't fixed.. it was hotter than hell in there. And finally, a mysterious note to the staff saying they were "moving" in the next couple of weeks, but no details given. If this salon closes and makes a bunch of people unemployed with no prior warning, that is really unethical of the owner. I hope there truly is another location for the talented staff, but it's looking iffy.... Teh cut-throat world of hair stylists.... read more

She completely transformed my resistant black hair into a stunning, seamless soldier blonde. The highlights are incredibly well-blended and natural-looking. It's so hard to find someone who can lift dark Asian hair this beautifully without compromising its health. Anai is the absolute best! read more

W's Salon - Before and after - Hair Salons Near Me - San Jose, California

The absolute BEST salon! The owner is so kind and knowledgeable. He has the most amazing stylists there who all are so talented. Jovina does my color and I've been stopped on the street weekly to ask who does my hair. Cannot recommend this place enough. read more

To get back to my 2009-2011 hair styles that I love so much, I have my dear Christopher. He gave me my bits and pieces all over the place! I love it so much. Christopher is my favorite. I would follow him wherever he would go. read more

W's Salon - To get back to my 2009-2011 hair style, I have my bits and pieces all over the place! I love it so much. Christopher is my favorite. - Hair Salons Near Me - San Jose, California

Had a pretty bad cut, very ugly and unprofessional looks. I was looking for a haircut and booked an appointment over website with Anai G stylist. Had it been $20 cut, I wouldn't have bothered but it's about $80 for unleved and messy cut. Can't even hold it in ponytail. I hope there is a standard of stylist which is maintained and shared over website. Not planning to be back or even recommend read more

This review is for Elisa Johnson. I've known Elisa for a long time, and she's hands down the best hairdresser I've ever been to. She's not only incredibly talented, but she also stays educated and up-to-date on all the latest trends, which I really appreciate. I always enjoy my time in her chair -- she makes the environment fun, welcoming, and easy to relax in. And when I leave, my hair always looks amazing. I can't recommend her enough! read more

W's Salon is in Santana Row off of Olin. The salon has been here since the very opening of Santana Row (pre-fire!) and has only expanded in size since then. The salon was spacious, clean, and modern. Everyone was very nice and conversation was great. There is a parking garage entrance right next to W's Finding a stylist who gets what I like and is excited to get his hands on my hair is like hitting the jackpot. And I definitely hit it finding Christopher. I gave him an idea of what I was looking for but I wanted to allow him the creativity to do what he thought would look great. And he totally nailed it! I feel completely revived and beautiful. So thank you Christopher. Can't wait for our next appt!! read more

W's Salon - Hair by Christopher - Hair Salons Near Me - San Jose, California

My husband and I came here right after he had a nightmare of a hair cut at a different salon hoping someone could help fix his head. Thankfully, William saved the day and his hair was taken care of. My husband's cut was not only fixed but he looked incredible- I ended up getting a fresh cut too! We both have been to many salons across the country and have NEVER had such an amazing cut and style as we did with the owner William. He has an incredible eye and we left the store feeling like movie stars. Hands down recommending this salon to the rest of my family and will be coming back here over and over. 100% worth every penny! read more

Been going to this salon for my hair for 4+ years now and absolutely love it! What are the things you look for in a hair salon? For me #1 is the expertise and experience of the hair stylist, cleanliness, quality of products, and overall customer service. And I would give W's salon a 5 out of 5 on all those attributes. Everyone is friendly...easy to talk to. The salon itself is clean, trendy, well organized. Love the Kerastase line of products they use. The location although not among the primary criteria for me - is perfect...right in the heart of Santana Row. Parking is smooth ...quite a few parking options at walking distance from the salon. Ok, now let's talk about my stylist ANHEL she is super amazing...love her! She asks great questions and takes the time to understand what I am looking for and also offers suggestions based on the latest trends etc. She explains step by step all the products that she is using on my hair and why she is using them...the function of each. She does a great job with my haircut and highlights...she is super talented. I have never been disappointed. Always leave feeling happy and fully satisfied!! After trying quite a few salons in the Bay Area, I am so glad I finally found the one that I like so much. Thanks W's salon and thanks Anhel!!! read more

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I've been going to William, the owner, to have my hair cut and colored for years and every time I feel like a model when I leave. The salon is so clean, beautiful and sophisticated and going to William's salon is an experience. I always look and feel amazing. If you want one of the best in the industry I highly recommend William and his beautiful salon. read more

Gabe was very attentive to details and reassuring . He made it a point that I understood what he his doing , involve me in decisions and generally very kind . read more

William is my go to for a great cut, long or short. He's never failed me. My hard-to-please teen loves Mary Ann.

The salon has reopened indoors with all of the precocious possible: plexiglass at the check in, temperature measuring, staff wears gloves/masks/face shieds, there a physical "walls" between each station, air purifiers going, and they even offer masks to clients so their masks won't get wet/dirty during the session. This salon does everything right to make you feel safe. Great job, William! read more

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Jovina is wonderful. Made me feel amazing after my cut and dye. Will definitely be back!

W's Salon is back!! I am so happy with my service with Anhel at W's yesterday! My "natural blonde" hair has been struggling with this nearly 6 month shut down, so I was elated that our county was FINALLY able to re-open the salons. The salon was immaculately clean, as it always was before Covid. During my service, there were just three stylists in there, including my own, and the front desk receptionist. Everyone was very socially distant and we were all masked up, as required. My stylist, Anhel, and the other stylists were also wearing face shields over their masks as an extra precaution. I felt very comfortable being there, and knew that I was in good hands. There is time scheduled in between every service to ensure safe sanitization takes place before a new guest arrives. Again, I am so so happy that I was able to enter a salon and get my hair done! I have been coming to W's Salon for 6+ years, so there is no place I'd rather support. It may not be a necessity for some, but for me it brings me joy and makes me feel good in this weird time. Thank you Anhel and W's Salon, can't wait to be back soon! read more

W's Salon - Post hair color and cut with Anhel. - Hair Salons Near Me - San Jose, California

Normally, I don't write complaint reviews, but I wanted to share my experience with to be vert cautious. When booking with W's salon, make sure your confirmation email clearly states the cost of service. I mentioned I was attending a wedding, and when I checked out, the price had doubled. They said it was due to the stylist selected for me, but this wasn't mentioned in my confirmation email or on their website. Very disappointing--be cautious before booking here. read more

I just moved back to San Jose and was hoping to find big girl salon that I can commit to and I think I found it! Such a posh salon in the most fabulous location of Silicon Valley! I feel so glammed and amazing leaving the salon as the wind gently blows through my freshly cut layers. Thank you MaryAnn for the experience and giving me the exact style from my Pinterest. Loved it, will be back. read more

I called a couple of saloons before a going to this one because they confirmed they have a stylist who can do a a line cut. i trusted them and went there only to spend 2 hours, have my hair cut so short that it looks like a men's hair cut and have NO A line shape. i had to pay $120 to look so bad that i have anxiety to go back to work. Avoid this place if you are expecting to get what you pay for or want to be able to face yourself in the mirror after your hair cut read more

I asked for a very specific hair cut, and Elisa was able to achieve the exact style and vibe of the cut, while making it more versatile for everyday wear. She went in depth on how to style my hair, and the service was overall very efficient and amazing. read more

William is the real deal! He and the other stylists are experts in their craft. All the staff are professional and gracious. Highly recommend!! read more

I have textured curly hair, and I've been afraid to get it colored but love the way I see girls with highlights etc and I've seen Anai's work. I decided to go in with reference photos and boy oh boy did she nail it! Not to mention when you color textured hair it isn't easy for most people to make sure there is dimension, blended while also making sure it doesn't look funky. Anai NAILED it! She is now my go to for color and hair cuts! She's trusted and also makes sure you know what's going on while chatting with you making you comfortable. Loved it!! read more

Great place, amazing stylist, BUT this is the second time I got charged for no show (full amount of the session! $$$$) because of notification text message of upcoming appointment not being delivered to me. Apparently it's through 3 rd party and they cannot track if or why it was not delivered. In this day and age this is a kind of experience I can't think of putting up with. Hard pass! read more

I had a keratin treatment and haircut at this salon a couple of weeks ago. I have this treatment a couple of times every year so I have a lot of experience with that. I did not wash my hair for a couple of days afterwards and have been applying only Lanza keratin shampoo and conditioner. To be honest, the stylist spent a lot of time on my hair but after only 2 weeks, my hair has started to get frizzy again. It was the most expensive keratin treatment I have ever had but I am not satisfied at all with the results. I do not recommend this salon for keratin treatment. read more

I've been seeing Maryann for years. I'd trust her with my life when it comes to my hair. Being that I've been a long term client of hers, at this point I feel like she just understands me. I'm quiet indecisive with my hair, and maybe sometimes even impulsive. Sometimes i will know what i want, but maybe what i want isnt what will look good on me...Maryann is honest with me and gives me suggestions on what will look good with my complexion. As the seasons go by, ill show Maryann a few examples of what i like and let her run with it. I'm happy with the outcome every time! She's a woman of many talents and i can tell she really loves her craft. Babylights, balyage, ombre...you name it! Her haircuts are also awesome. In addition, she's always informative about the hair products she uses on me. Thanks Maryann for always making me feel beautiful!! :) read more

I've been coming here for years. "W" stands for wow, the staff are amazing! The owner's (William's) high standards are evident with every client that walks out after a service. I highly recommend! read more

Leaving some love at all my favorite small businesses during this COVID shutdown - I've been going to W's for about 2 years now for Maryann's color/cuts. The staff here is attentive and the salon itself is spotless. Maryann is an absolute gem with creating the perfect blonde balayage/babylights. She is knowledgable and has a true eye for creating dimensional color. If you're looking for an amazing hair colorist, take this as a sign to book with her once salons are back open. I miss going to W's and am looking forward to returning someday! read more

W's Salon - Balayage and babylights by Maryann - Hair Salons Near Me - San Jose, California

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From day one of meeting Elisa back in April, I knew I wanted to write her a review - she's that good! Prior to the day we met, I was in the area so I walked in to see if I could book an appointment. Luckily there was a cancellation and I was able to come back the next day. Such an easy process and I like how you get text reminders. Elisa literally saved my life that day because I was walking around with a botched cut from somewhere else.. Elisa's execution from the cut to styling was everything I hoped for and more. Since then, Ive revisited her a second time and once again, it was an incredible haircut and bang trim. She's so friendly - I would totally recommend her to anyone in need of a new hairdresser!!! read more

I've been coming to W's salon to see Jayden for almost 3 years now and I wouldn't have it any other way! I am willing to drive all the way down from Berkeley, so that should tell you how amazing he and everyone at the salon is. At W's, you're going to get 5 star service--after walking in, you're greeted, checked in, and a person will guide you to the dressing room and ask if you need any refreshments! Sometime I do have to wait awhile past the appointment time, BUT IT IS OK bc I know Jayden is going out of his way to make sure the other client is happy and that their hair is perfectttt. And he would do the same to you, so don't sweat it :) Jayden have transformed my virgin hair to all sort of fun--purple, peach, orchid, gray/silver, dark grey, pink, etc. and really edgy haircuts too. I never thought I could pull off straight bangs and next thing you know I was obsessed!!!!! A-line bob is also a thing and I would have never known otherwise! The best part is that he understands I'm lazy af so once the color fades, it goes into a beautiful blonde balayage. He will take the time to understand what you want with your hair and works patiently with you to get there (but you have to be patient too!) Bottom line: I highly recommend W's because you are guaranteed professional service, hospitality, and great stylists. You are in good hands ^____^ read more

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Kimberly is amazing, she did wonders to my hair! I found her through Instagram and looking through pictures of her work really helped me decide. I came to this salon with dark brown hair and went through a consult with Kim. She is very detailed with explaining the process and listens very well with what you want. I wanted to go lighter and started with a balayage/ombré, following up with another session of highlights and so on. Since my hair was dark it was a process to go light. She was able to work with my hair without crazy damage. She's great at haircuts as well, definitely gave my hair life again and the bounce/texture it needed. I leave the salon loving my hair! The salon itself is nice and clean, complementary refreshments. Really easy to get a hold on to cancel/change a schedule. Parking is not hard to find either, the garage is near by. Tip by cash. read more

W's Salon - Ash blonde by Kimberly - Hair Salons Near Me - San Jose, California

I have been coming here for the past 7 years now. I have gone to almost every stylist and love each one of them! Very satisfied with each each visit read more

While everyone on staff is very professional and attentive Elisa and William are fantastic! I've been coming to this salon for a long time and am always eternally grateful that we have such talented stylists in the area. Between A-list photo shoots, the top fashion shows in Europe, consulting with the top cosmetics companies and working with celebrity clients in L.A., William ALWAYS innovates and is VERY HUMBLE. He always gives me tips and tricks, is super patient with my questions and makes me look and feel beautiful every time I leave his salon. Elisa did my hair for the best professional headshot I've ever had done and to this day I still use on my LinkedIn. I'm not getting married anytime soon but she also helps brides and I wouldn't trust anyone else for that very important day. They are awesome! read more

I came here three times for a balayage and cut/trim. I had different stylists each time, and I've only had good experiences and results! Each stylist did my balayage in their own ways. Great service, friendly, coffee/wine/water, and knowledgeable and talented stylists. I'll keep coming back! read more

W's Salon - Balayage by Chris - Hair Salons Near Me - San Jose, California

I've been getting my hair cut and colored by Chris for two years now and he is fantastic. He spends a lot of time understanding what you want, explaining his process, and giving his own opinion. It's exactly what I need. He can do both cut and color really well, which is hard to find in a stylist! Bonus points for amazing head massages and curling techniques. read more

I love coming here. The whole staff is wonderful. I really love the vibe you get as soon as you step in. Josue is my hair stylist and I love him so much! I usually just give him an idea of what I would like and he gets creative with his skills. Josue makes the whole experience so wonderful with his conversations, his tips on products to use, and his singing of course! My favorite part about getting my hair done is when he's washing my hair. I love the little massage he gives too! My hair always feels so good and looks so good when I leave. I wish I could have him style my hair for me everyday. read more

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I've been coming to Jen Flandez for over a year now and I absolutely love her as my hair stylist! I color my hair a deep red and Jen has been able to give me gorgeous color that lasts, which is very hard with red hair. I never have an issue with copper tones or brassiness. Jen is very professional and personable every time I visit her and I actually enjoy getting to hang out while she is doing my hair. I got married at the beginning of September and asked Jen to do my hair and makeup as well as my entire bridal party. Jen was up to the task and did an amazing job (see photo)! We put in extensions the week before the wedding so I could have much fuller hair and it turned out nicely. Jen was very accommodating to make any changes/adjustments to bridal party hair/makeup as well as my own on the day of the wedding. I think it says a lot about her professionalism that she always strives to make sure the client is happy! My hair style and makeup lasted from the time she finished at approximately 1pm until we shut down the dance floor at 11pm; this was through sweating out in the 90+ degree heat and several hours of dancing (plus it stayed on for the after party!). read more

W's Salon - Wedding Hair and Makeup by Jen Flandez - absolutely gorgeous and lasted all day/night - Hair Salons Near Me - San Jose, California

Lexi is the best hair stylist she always makes sure I feel comfortable with my hair will forever come back to you!

I absolutely love coming here. The ambiance is cool, fun, sleek, and modern. Every time I walk into W Salon, I walk out feeling like a new woman. The front desk staff is amazing, particularly Phillip and Daisy! You are always offered a complimentary glass of red or white wine, water, or tea, along with a locker and smock. My favorite go-to-gal is Annhel. She is hands down a hair guru, from color to cut, to your finished style. She listens to your goals and provides realistic expectations, along with home care regimens and tips to extending your color and cut. She is known for her color skills! I between hair cuts I'll see Mark or Mikaela for bang trims and blow-outs. Each stylist seems to have a repeat client base, and all are super friendly and attentive. The owner, William, is always there working his magic, I have yet to get his magic hands in my hair! Their product lines are Shumura and Kerastase, both of which have done wonders for my hair. I'm in love with their dry shampoo, and just recently purchased their fiber architect by Kerastase. Prices very from 65.00 plus for cuts, 100.00 plus for color, depending on the rank of your stylist. A parking garage is conveniently located on Winchester and Olin. Always try the lower lever first, there seems to always be more available in the basement. Tips are cash only. read more

W's Salon - Cut and color by Annhel!!! Roar! - Hair Salons Near Me - San Jose, California

I can't believe I've never left a review for Jayden! I've been going to him for about 3 years now, and I don't think I would ever want to go to anyone else. Jayden not only does fabulous hair, but he is an insightful, gentle, and overall amazing person. Jayden, is always honest about what he thinks would look good, and has always understood exactly what look I was going for even when I'm unclear explaining it. I trust him immensely with color (light and dark), and I receive compliments direct to my hair cut often! Jayden is careful about listening and explains everything he is doing so I have a clear idea of whats going on, and how long I'll be in his chair. For excellent service, great advise, and an amazing new hair style- Jayden is your guy! Thank you for perpetually exceeding my expectations W's Salon! read more

I left a message for the manager of this salon to talk about what happened in hopes I'd be compensated for my horrific experience, but he never returned my call. It's been over a week so here I am. I made a consultation with Addri. I emphasized on 3 main points. My 3 biggest concerns. 1. I didn't want my hair fried. The health of my hair is very important to me. VERY. 2. I wanted it to look NATURAL. I was going for a natural blone. I said it multiple times and had photos of exactly what I wanted. 3. No orange. The blonde ombre I currently had had few, but some orange streaks throughout and I didn't want any in my new hair. Addri said the photos were achievable, that she could give me exactly that, & so I made an appointment for the following week. I came in for my appointment and Addri got started. I didn't refresh her memory with my photos, she acted confident enough that she knew what she was doing and gave me the impression she remembered me from the consultation. In retrospect, I'm pretty sure she didn't remember ANYTHING i had said. She simply bleached my head. Leaving my dark roots, my ends we're fried. I had orange all over. (Photos are posted) she overtoned my hair to cover up her mess, the orange, & it left the blonde parts grey for a week. I was embarrassed. I had to have my hair pulled back until i was able to get in to another salon for fixing. After Addri blow dried my hair my words were "i don't like it.." & her response was " i know." I KNOW. She obviously knew how shitty of a job she had done on me. I had been there for 5 hours. (Just sitting. Letting my hair fry) And she had another client waiting so she booked me for a color correction appointment which I would be responsible for paying the *something* fee. (I can't remember what the fee was, it wasn't for the color correction. It was a processing fee or something. . Anyways, i was expected to pay for it). Please look at the photos I posted. Because the work i got done here is a joke. Still waiting for the manager to contact me. I still want a full refund. This experience was horrific. read more

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