Morgan Hill has enough good salons and barbershops that you do not need to drive to San Jose for a decent cut. The problem is finding them. Half the results on Google Maps are suite-rental stylists with no reviews, and the other half closed during COVID and never updated their listings.
We checked Yelp, Google, Booksy, and local recommendations, verified phone numbers and hours, and picked five hair salons and barbershops in Morgan Hill with real track records.
Top Knot Salon
Address: 125 W Main Ave, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Phone: (408) 779-0511
Rating: 107 Yelp reviews, 86 photos
Hours: By appointment; check website for current availability
Top Knot is a family-owned boutique salon on Main Avenue in downtown Morgan Hill. Michelle Bianucci owns the shop and has built a team that includes stylists Melissa, Ciara, Lora, and Kendra. They handle cuts, color, highlights, balayage, and styling for men and women. The downtown location puts it within walking distance of restaurants and shops if you want to make a morning of it.
Why locals pick them: 107 Yelp reviews for a single-location salon in Morgan Hill is a lot. Customers mention that the stylists remember what you asked for last time and adjust based on how your hair grew out. Multiple reviewers say they followed specific stylists to Top Knot from other shops.
Photo: Top Knot Salon, 125 W Main Ave | Photo via Yelp business profile
Blush Hair Studio
Address: 15790 Monterey Rd, Ste 140, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Phone: (408) 666-7426
Rating: 4.8 stars on Yelp (71 reviews), 187 photos
Hours: Monday 12 PM to 5 PM; Tuesday through Friday 9:30 AM to 6 PM; Saturday 9:30 AM to 5 PM; closed Sunday
Blush is a full-service salon on Monterey Road that covers cuts, balayage, color, highlights, hair extensions, and event styling. They also offer skin care services including waxing, facials, eyelash extensions, and airbrush tanning. If you want color work and skin care in the same appointment, Blush can do both without sending you somewhere else.
Why locals pick them: 187 Yelp photos. Customers post their own before-and-after shots, which tells you more than any star rating. The balayage and extension work gets mentioned repeatedly, and reviewers say the stylists take time during consultations instead of rushing through them.
Photo: Blush Hair Studio | Photo via Yelp business profile
Studio 1017 Barbershop and Spa
Address: 17775 Monterey Rd, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Phone: (408) 612-8488
Rating: 5.0 stars (94 reviews on Booksy)
Hours: Tuesday 10 AM to 7 PM; Wednesday and Thursday 9 AM to 7 PM; Friday 7:30 AM to 11:30 PM; Saturday 9 AM to 2 PM; closed Sunday and Monday
Studio 1017 sits on Monterey Road and combines a barbershop with spa-level finishing. Jairo is the barber customers ask for by name. They do precision razor fades, beard trims, hot towel treatments, and detailed scissor work. The “spa” part is not marketing fluff; they actually take time on the finishing steps instead of rushing you out the chair.
Why locals pick them: A perfect 5.0 across 94 reviews is hard to maintain once you pass a few dozen. Customers say Jairo treats every cut like it matters, whether it is a simple trim or a full restyle. Multiple reviewers mention coming back for over two years straight.
Photo: Studio 1017 Barbershop and Spa | Photo via Booksy
Timeless Barbers
Address: 96 W 2nd St, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Phone: (408) 612-8676
Rating: 4.5 stars on Yelp (149 reviews)
Hours: Tuesday through Friday 10 AM to 6 PM; Saturday 9 AM to 4 PM; closed Sunday and Monday
DeRon Chatman runs Timeless Barbers on Second Street in downtown Morgan Hill. The shop handles fades, tapers, scissor cuts, shape-ups, beard work, and hot towel shaves. The vibe is old-school barbershop: movies playing, conversations going, regulars in the waiting chairs. DeRon and Vick are the barbers customers request most.
Why locals pick them: 149 reviews is the highest count of any barbershop in Morgan Hill. The downtown Second Street location has been a fixture for years. Reviewers say Vick and DeRon both deliver consistent cuts and remember what you got last time.
Photo: Timeless Barbers | Photo via Yelp business profile
Faded Barbershop
Address: 217 Tennant Station Way, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Phone: (408) 612-8452
Rating: 4.5 stars on Yelp (61 reviews), 46 photos
Hours: Monday through Wednesday 10 AM to 6 PM; Thursday and Friday 10 AM to 7 PM; Saturday 7 AM to 4 PM; Sunday 7 AM to noon
Faded Barbershop operates out of the Tennant Station shopping center off Monterey Road. Walk-ins welcome, which is unusual for barbershops that actually stay busy. They handle fades, tapers, beard trims, and kids’ cuts. The shop is wheelchair accessible with parking right at the entrance. Seven-day-a-week hours give you options that most barbershops in the area cannot match.
Why locals pick them: Walk-in availability and Sunday hours. Parents mention bringing their kids in and getting good results without a fuss. The Tennant Station location has easy parking and is next to other shops, so you can run errands while waiting.
Photo: Faded Barbershop | Photo via Yelp business profile
How We Picked These
We searched Google Maps, Yelp, Booksy, and Nextdoor for hair salons and barbershops in Morgan Hill, verified phone numbers and hours, read recent customer reviews on multiple platforms, and prioritized businesses with a physical Morgan Hill address and consistent positive feedback. Chain salons and businesses with no verifiable local presence were excluded.
FAQ
How much does a haircut cost in Morgan Hill?
A standard women’s cut and style runs $45 to $85 depending on the salon and stylist. Men’s cuts at barbershops typically cost $25 to $45. Color services start around $80 for single-process and go up to $200+ for balayage or full highlights. Most salons on this list offer free consultations.
Do I need an appointment or can I walk in?
It depends on the shop. Faded Barbershop accepts walk-ins seven days a week. Top Knot Salon and Studio 1017 are appointment only. Timeless Barbers and Blush Hair Studio recommend booking ahead but may accommodate walk-ins depending on availability.
Where are most hair salons in Morgan Hill located?
Downtown Morgan Hill along Main Avenue and Second Street has several salons and barbershops within walking distance. The Monterey Road corridor from Tennant Avenue to Dunne Avenue has the highest concentration overall, including Blush Hair Studio and Studio 1017.
Are there barbershops in Morgan Hill open on Sundays?
Faded Barbershop is open Sunday mornings from 7 AM to noon. Most other barbershops on this list are closed Sunday and Monday.
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