V's Barbershop - Houston Energy Corridor
Information about V's Barbershop - Houston Energy Corridor
77077, Houston
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: 10h-19h
- tuesday: 10h-19h
- wednesday: 10h-19h
- thursday: 10h-19h
- friday: 10h-19h
- saturday: 9h-17h
From the real barber chairs to the hot lather old-fashioned shave with hot towels & the relaxing massage you enjoy before you leave, V's has brought back the best of the old & set a new standard for men's barbershops. America's Best Barbershop!!
Our comment from BarberSpot about V's Barbershop - Houston Energy Corridor:
V's Barbershop in the Houston Energy Corridor has garnered a reputation for its exceptional service and attention to detail. Many clients have praised the barbers for their precision and skill, highlighting specific team members like Ana and Martin for their outstanding work. Customers appreciate the friendly and welcoming atmosphere, often noting how relaxed they feel during their visits.
Some key highlights from customer feedback include:
- Amazing haircuts with a focus on precision and detail.
- Strong recommendations for barbers such as Ana, Martin, and Tamika, who provide not only great cuts but also a relaxing pampering experience.
- A clean, organized environment that makes every visit enjoyable.
- Clients have reported quick yet thorough service, even when under pressure or short on time.
However, some customers have expressed concerns about appointment scheduling, with instances of walk-ins being prioritized over scheduled clients. While these experiences vary, the majority believe the quality of service outweighs any inconvenience. Overall, V's Barbershop is highly recommended for anyone seeking a fantastic grooming experience.
V's Barbershop - Houston Energy Corridor: Reviews
Fantastic experience: Amazing haircut! A lot of precision and attention to detail.
Fantastic experience: Ask for Ana. She always delivers a great quickly, yet still takes the time for a measured, relaxing massage after the cut. If you're in a hurry, I bet she could cut your hair in record time and still achieve a very high standard. She's a pro.
Fantastic experience: As a new customer, Martin took time to understand what "cut" I was looking for. Worked to get it right, no rush.
Fantastic experience: My son got a major cut and loves it. Thank you!
Positive experience: Very happy with the haircut and service. Not a fan of the suggested tip of 50%, 60% or 70% at checkout. I thought that it was ridiculous and I’m sure I’m not the only one
Fantastic experience: Ana was fantastic. She listened and gave me exactly what I wanted.
Fantastic experience: Always great. Never a complaint. Tamika!!!!! Tamika!!!!!Tamika!!!!! Thank you. God bless you!!!
Fantastic experience: Tamika always does a great job. She even went out of her way to call her clients to let them know about her upcoming change to her availability so I could make adjustments!
Fantastic experience: Ana was great. Very professional, asked what I was looking for and followed to a tee.
Fantastic experience: Ebert was amazingly nice and made a very good job with my hair and beard, I’ll be back for sure
Fantastic experience: Very professional, good customer service. They display consistency, even though this was my first visit I can tell by how the barbers conduct themselves. A trait that is lacking in the barbershop community.
Positive experience: Yesterday, I waited almost an hour to get a haircut. As I waited patiently for my haircut, I noticed a barber stole another barber's client so that he wouldn't have to cut my hair. Normally I would’ve walked out but something told me to wait. The other barber was visibly upset and I don't blame him. Barbers aren't supposed to steal clients especially when they work together in the same barbershop. While this drama was happening, Tamika stepped up, took me on as her client. Tamika gave me a crispy clean edge up!!! Her haircutting skills are masterful and she even apologized on behalf of her bias colleagues. If you do decide to go to V's barbershop and want fair and unbiased service, I strongly suggest requesting Tamika. Thank you again Tamika for making my first time experience a great one! P.S. If Tamika ain't there I'd recommend bouncin
Fantastic experience: Martin did it again! So consistently good, my son always leaves with a smile on his face
Negative experience: Not once, but twice now I come in for an appointment, and they instead seat the walk inside before me. First time I asked for a specific barber, and he took someone right before I came in, five minutes early to my appointment. Now, I was willing to go with anyone, and even with two barbers available, they each took walk ins before me. I arrived before my appointment again and waited ten minutes after thinking I would be next. You would think at the price point they would at least honor appointments but that's clearly not the case here.
Fantastic experience: Anna was great with my son and gave him a perfect little boy's cut.
Fantastic experience: Best Barber experience I’ve ever had! Staff remembered our group from a year ago when we were in. You can’t fake service excellence like V’s Barbershop!!!
Fantastic experience: Wonderful experience. I just love Tamika and the job she does
Positive experience: Great place. Nice people but a little expensive.
Fantastic experience: Great haircut, neck shave, hot towel & shoulder message
Fantastic experience: I’m not sure who it was who cut my son’s hair because his dad brought him. I just wanted to say you did great work on my toddler!
Daysha, thank you for the 5 stars and the positive feedback! Great to see it for our little guys.
Fantastic experience: Sarah was fantastic with my 86 y/o Parkinson's client. She was gentle and careful.
Eyzofgrene, thank you for the 5 stars and for recogizing Sarah and the great work she does. Hope you come back to see us again soon!
Fantastic experience: Just went in for my first visit and was very happy. Great vibe and cool guys in there. They gave me some consultation on what to do with my hair and did everything I asked. I Will be coming back soon for sure.
Michael, thank you for the positive feedback and the review. Great to meet you and hope to see you again soon.
Fantastic experience: Ana cut my 2 year olds hair when the kids barber shop was closed. She did an amazing job!
Clay, thank you for the 5 stars and for recogizing Ana! We have a great team that takes pride in their work at V's.
Fantastic experience: Martin always does an excellent job, especially with zero fades. He's consistent and detailed oriented. I tried 1 or 2 other barber shops before finding Martin.
Mathew, thank you for highlighting Martin and his work. Great feedback!
Fantastic experience: Great job today for my first cut there. Clipper work was exceptional.
Fantastic experience: My picky teen loved it! Martin listened to what my son wanted his hair to look like and gave suggestions for next time. Thank you!
Fantastic experience: Best experience, i walked in and they came to me with a big smile. Felt really welcomed… im for sure coming back, services were top tier… couldnt ask for a better service. When you go in, ask for Heber, hes the man that gets the job done
Fantastic experience: Went here a few weeks ago. Eber was kind and knowledgeable. I showed up near closing time and Ever stayed after closing time to make sure that I got my haircut which showed great customer service.
Felipe, thank you so much for recognizing Heber and his commitment and talent. We always like to see examples of our barbers going above and beyond for our great clients. Come back and see us soon!
Negative experience: Usually I’m able to just get a back and side taper with no lineup for under $20. During my last visit I asked for the same thing, specifically saying I didn’t need an edge up, yet the barber still decided to edge me up and charge me $40. Never going back.
Geordan, I am sorry to hear about your experience and that we didn't meet your expectations. I cannot find your name in our appointments today. Can you please email [email protected] so I can contact you to make this right. Thank you.
Fantastic experience: I bring my 86-year-old dad here for his favorite field trip. It's so wonderful. We don't even mind that shaving a haircut no longer cost two bets lol. Jay takes amazing care of him and he gets a great shave and a haircut. He even enjoys the pampering.
Fantastic experience: This shop has top tier talent when it comes to barbers. I’ve gotten haircuts from 4 different barbers there and they have all turned out great. Today I went back to martin and I would rate my haircut a 20/10!! Absolutely crushed it and would highly recommend coming in to the shop and getting a cut by any one available, as I mentioned they all know what they’re doing.
Gibson, thank you for the awesome review and for recognizing our team and Martin. Appreciate you coming in and see you again soon!
Fantastic experience: This is Tracy Barcelona, Martin was referred to me by Co-worker. Great haircut experience from start to finish. Martin was great, nice atmosphere, friendly staff, Martin gave me one of the best haircuts i have had in a very very long time. I have found my new home for haircuts!
Fantastic experience: Great service! I am very happy with my haircut. Elias did a great job cutting and blending my hair and beard.
Fantastic experience: I recently had my hair done by Eber, and I couldn’t be happier with the results! From the moment I walked in, He made me feel comfortable and listened carefully to what I wanted. His attention to detail and skill are truly impressive—I left very satisfied. Not only is Eber incredibly talented, If you’re looking for a hairstylist who genuinely cares about their work and makes you feel amazing, I highly recommend booking with him. I’ll definitely be coming back.
Fantastic experience: Heber did a great job on my 9 year oldest hair today! Kiddo took a photo of how he wanted it and Heber nailed it. Was so patient, double checked what he wanted throughout, and was just super sweet with him. Would definitely pay him another visit next time he needs a cut!
Fantastic experience: Got my haircut with Elias and he did awesome job, definitely will ask for him again
Fantastic experience: Its hard to find beard trimmer I was searching for a long time in Houston area and found V's Barbershop its on Eldridge First I was nervous but Miss Ana take care of me as professional and trim my beard and give a new look hairstyle thank you and she make me as her regular customer.
Fantastic experience: I recently went to Vs for the first time and Tameka cut my hair. Not only was it one of the best haircuts I’ve had, she was genuinely amazing. I definitely will be going back. It was worth the price. Can’t recommend enough!
Fantastic experience: Ana was amazing. Attention to detail is incredible. This will be my go to place to get a cut from now on from ana
Fantastic experience: Great service, ambience and prices. Ana did my haircut. I'm very happy how it came out. I definitely recommend the place.
Fantastic experience: You can tell from the the get go that my barber was very skilled. He cleaned up the last barbers mistakes and I was out of there in 30 minutes.
Fantastic experience: Martin was awesome. Very fast and highly recommended. My Son and I both loved his cut and the cleanliness of the place. Great customer service .
Fantastic experience: Jen does a great job cutting my hair. Appointments are on time and finish on time. Would highly recommend Jen if you are making an appointment. The barbershop is nice and professionally run.
Fantastic experience: It was nice and very organized and neat .. fast and good team .. Good luck .. recommend this place for my followers .. They are reasonable prices ..
Fantastic experience: Ana did an excellent job cutting my sons hair asked questions the whole way ensuring the cut was exactly what we wanted will definitely be coming back again
Fantastic experience: Was very surprised at the affordability compared to the service you receive. Jay was great! His attention to detail was superb
Fantastic experience: First timer but I was happy with my haircut. I'm not a very chatty person, so I liked that I didn't feel obligated to have iddle conversation. I will go back.
Fantastic experience: Have been coming to V’s for a while and Ana has been great with my kids hair cut and my daughter’s. I really appreciate the amazing attention to detail that she puts in her work and when my kids find pictures of hair styles online Ana always pulls it off flawlessly. Recommend her work
Fantastic experience: Ana did an amazing job. I got a cut, clean shave and wash, I recommend a straight razor shave. Looking for a real old fashioned barber shop experience. You need to come out and get cleaned up. Ask for Ana
Fantastic experience: Ana is amazing! She treated my 85 year old uncle, like he was a king. He said, best shave he's ever had and invited her home. Thanks for not slapping him, Ana. But seriously, way to go. Many thanks and blessings to you!
Fantastic experience: I had to wait a little past my appointment time because every chair was occupied, but it didn't take long, and the wait was worth it. Kenneth was able to interpret what I wanted, considering I didn't know all the correct phrases and gave me a great cut. I've got a lot of compliments for my new look for a week now. He was good at putting me at ease, and the banter in the room was fun to be a part of. The result was worth every penny, and I'll definitely recommend V's to others.
Fantastic experience: My first visit was not what I came to expect from V's but Justin made it sure it was addressed promptly. My second visit was night and day difference. Martin cut my hair and was excellent. He understood what I was trying to get done and was very professional and friendly.
Yaseen, thank you for giving us another chance at this. Appreciate you coming back in and glad you liked it! Hope to see you again soon.
Fantastic experience: Great place for men to go! They use Reuzel products!! If you walk into a place and they have Reuzel, they are pro's. In my visit, I got a beard trim and the dude did a fantastic job in shaping and matching it to my face. If i didn't have thick long hair, I get my cuts through these guys. If you need a high and tight or anything else along those lines, come see these guys and feel like the man you are. In current times, there's fewer of us "men" around. This is the place for you and me bud.
Fantastic experience: Great experience...Kenneth did a great job on my son. He was very happy when he left the barbershop and has already made his next appointment to go back!!
Fantastic experience: Asked for a beard trim, got that along with a lot of pampering which i thought was a bit extra but wasn’t unpleasant. If I was in a rush i might have minded given i was expecting to be in for maybe 15 minutes and it ended up being over double but even though it was a lot more than i asked for the price didn’t reflect that and was cheaper than I expected. I’ll be back
Fantastic experience: Martin is very good and kind.my son Is always happy when he cuts his hair.people are really friendly.
Fantastic experience: Highly recommend if you are looking for a seamless haircut experience. Ana did a fantastic job. I'll be back!
Fantastic experience: Ana at V's barber shop is a true gem. Her experience shines through in every haircut she delivers. Not only is she skilled, but her understanding of each client's needs is remarkable. Ana works efficiently, ensuring you get a quality cut without wasting any time. Above all, her kindness and warmth create a welcoming atmosphere, making every visit to V's a delightful experience. Highly recommended for anyone in search of a top-notch barber.
Brian, thank you for the positive feedback and for recognizing Nic. See you again soon.
Fantastic experience: Nic was great, 2nd time getting a haircut with him and happy both times. Finally made the switch from rolling the dice at great clips.
Fantastic experience: The barbers are very experienced and were super patient with my 4 yr. Old. I’ve struggled finding a good barber for my boys and this place does not disappoint. The desired look came out identical to my expectations. I highly recommend this location. The crew is welcoming with a clean, comfy vibe!!
Fantastic experience: This place is awesome. Second time I’ve had a cut by John and it’s always incredible. Staff are fun and you can tell they really enjoy each others company and radiate good energy. I could really see the connection they have with other regulars. Will definitely be coming here as long as I live in houston. Can’t recommend this barbershop enough if you need a solid cut! Edit 4/1/2024 - Just had a cut with Nic Gill. V’s always taking care of me! 10 out of 10 cut. If y’all are in the area yu for sure gotta check out Nic or John! Well worth the price and time. Will definitely be back again!
Nick, thank you for the 5 stars and for recognizing John and his skills. Appreciate it, see you again soon.
Fantastic experience: I've been getting my haircut by the same person in Katy for several years, but recently changed jobs and unfortunately she's not as convenient any longer. This V's Barbershop in the Energy Corridor is about 3 minutes from my new job. I've wanted to find a new regular barber that I can gen in and out of during a lunch break, and I think Q might be the one. As others have said, he's skilled and meticulous and wants you to be pleased with the outcome. Very happy with the cut and the experience. Will certainly be back.
Great feedback Jeff! Thank you for coming by and for recognizing Q and his skills.
Fantastic experience: Very friendly vibes. Everyone is so welcoming. Ana particularly is my favorite. She does great work and really pampers you.
Thanks Joseph, appreciate the positive feedback on Ana!
Fantastic experience: Just got my haircut done by Nic and now this barbershop is my go-to. I recommend him a lot, he does the best fades and has great conversation. Best barbershop I've been to and will definitely be back next month.
Ricardo, thank you for the feedback and 5 stars on Nic!
Fantastic experience: My son’s hair was getting out of control and we had to get his rizz back. We were a walk in but we got seated right away. It looks like a traditional looking barber shop with the nice chairs and TVs all over. They had beers and sodas to enjoy while you get your cut. It also smelled really good in there. Nick was our barber and he did a really great job and he used this dry texture powder to give his hair texture without stickiness. 5 stars.
Chris, appreciate the 5 stars and for giving us a chance! Hope to see you again soon.
Fantastic experience: Jaylon did me right man. Completely satisfied with the cut I got today at V’s - Houston Energy Corridor location. Excuse the distraught lookin face haha but in all seriousness Jaylon, Kenneth and Nic will do you right everytime
Clark, thank you for this and for letting us make this right. We have a great team but are not perfect. It’s great when we can get a second chance. Hope to see you back in again soon and thank you again.
Fantastic experience: Been coming here for a little over a year now. And I always see Nic. He always takes care of me and makes sure I'm presentable. He's professional and an awesome person. Highly recommend him
Fantastic experience: Nic did an excellent job. He cleaned me up and gave me exactly what I was looking for. Will definitely be returning.
Fantastic experience: Always a great experience at V's. Martin Rivera is my go-to guy, been going to him for years and he never misses. The rest of the staff is super friendly and professional
Negative experience: Typically a great place. Today I arrived 10 minutes earlier for my appointment just to be bumped without explanation by a walk-in. People setup appointments for a reason will be good if they are respected.
Fantastic experience: Anna did a great job on my son, very professional
Fantastic experience: Nic is the best barber in town for a clean smooth fade! Easy to talk to, meticulous, attentive to detail and excellent at his skill.
Fantastic experience: Best barbershop in Houston thanks to Q. After having Q cut my hair once I decided I wouldn't be seeing anybody else after that. He knows exactly what I want, takes his time with each of my cuts, and has a great deal of experience in this business. I highly recommend booking with Q!
Fantastic experience: Great barbershop, even for my curly hair. Jay was really cool at making conversation and gave me a perfect cut, details and all. Even my bed head looks good these days!
Brandon, thank you for the 5 stars and for coming to see us!
Fantastic experience: Easy booking over the phone, clean and orderly shop. My same day appointment was timely honored. Sara gave me a great cut! I was in and out quick for the high level of skill and service. A great experience, I will be back.
T.K., thank you for the positive feedback and for recognizing Sara. Hope to see you again soon.
Fantastic experience: I relocated to Houston recently and used V’s for the 1st time. Picked V’s based on google review. I was very impressed with my barber Michelle, she knows how to take care of her customers and knows her craft. Had a haircut, beard trim and wash. Very happy with V’s and will definitely be back. Slightly pricey but definitely worth it!
Thank you for the positive feedback and for recognizing Michele. Hope to see you again soon!
Fantastic experience: Booked an appointment to get a beard trim and Martin Rivera was A+. The cut was excellent, service was great and environment was clean and comfortable. I recommend this barbershop it was a very good experience!
Craig,
Thank you for recognizing Martin and for the positive feedback on the shop. Great to have you in and hope to see you again soon!
Fantastic experience: Everybody go see Nic to get cleaned up for the holidays! I have the hardest hair to cut, very thick with several cowlicks and he always makes it look amazing.
Teryl, thank you for recognizing Nic. Appreciate the 5 stars!
Fantastic experience: You’ve tried all the rest. Now get the BEST! V’s old fashion barbershop for MEN. A genuine Sports atmosphere surrounding genuine Koken barber chairs. Ask for Martin! Rating:
Thank you for the 5 stars and the shout out for Martin! This is great feedback, appreciate it.
Negative experience: If you're seeking a salon that values punctuality, this isn't the one. Despite scheduling my boy's haircut for 1:00 pm and emphasizing my need to leave by 1:30 pm, we waited for 25 minutes. Unfortunately, we couldn't complete the haircut, making me late for my next appointment. Disappointing disregard for our time; I don't recommend this place.
Fantastic experience: I have been coming to V’s Barbershop for a while now. Every time I come in Nick is my barber he doe’s amazing job and I always leave feeling satisfaction with the way my hair looks every time.
Fantastic experience: I went to this barbershop for the first time, and I loved the atmosphere, it was clean and the barbers are professional and have skills. My barber Nic is a beast with the clippers and will be going to him for my cuts from now on.
Cotresha, thank you for the positive feedback and for recognizing Nic's talents! Appreciate you coming in and hope to see you again soon.
Fantastic experience: Our little Robbie (2.5 years old) loves this spot! He calls Q the barber “the cool dude”.. Making this our sons barber spot for sure!
Myra, this is great feedback for Q! Appreciate you coming in and bringing your little man to us.
Fantastic experience: Kenneth was very friendly and outgoing, had a nice time talking to him and I am very happy with how the hair turned out. Will definitely be coming back soon.
Fantastic experience: I actually travel to Houston on a weekly basis, so I was in search of a place I could get haircuts here, so not to take away from time with my family back home. I have tried out 3-4 different places, and then founds V's. It's close to my apartment, so obviously that's a plus. But more importantly, the staff is genuinely courteous and welcoming. The facility is very clean, and in a nice shopping center. Martin, does a great job, not only being a stylist, but also conversationally. I find that very important as well. I am a loyal customer now, and plan to be for years.
Fantastic experience: Q was AWESOME. Excited to work on a less traditional cut, and took his time to make sure all his lines were perfect, and constantly kept checking that he was working towards what I was looking for. Will definitely keep coming back.
Terril, thank you for recognizing Q and for coming in to see us. Appreciate the 5 stars and hope to see you again soon!
Fantastic experience: I found very friendly and caring people who is thought we're genuinely concerned about me. The stylist was knowledgeable of the options I had. I would return, yes.
Eric, thank you for the 5 stars and for coming in to see us!
Fantastic experience: Excellent service especially with Martin. I have been going with him for several years along with my son and other family members. He's always on point with his cuts now. At first, there were minor details but throughout the years, it got to the point where he already knows what we like & don't like.
Carlos, thank you for recognizing Martin and for the 5 stars. Hope to see you again soon!
Fantastic experience: The barbershop I used for the last few years closed suddenly. This was my first time getting a haircut at V’s. Had an appointment with Michele and she did an OUTSTANDING job understanding my grooming needs and she gave me a phenomenal cut!!! Wow!! Great customer service and very nice environment. I have found a new barbershop!!
D Merri, thank you so much for this positive feedback for Michele and the shop. Great to have you in and look forward to seeing you again soon!
Fantastic experience: It was a wonderful service given to us the staff were really professional and cooperative I would surely recommend V’s Barbershop to everyone.Martin R did my sons haircut and he did an outstanding job.
Sarita, thank you for the 5 stars and for recognizing Martin! Great to have you in. See you again soon.
Fantastic experience: Took my son for a much needed fade cut. Barber was very patience and did a great job! Shop is very nice too! Even habe drinks available. Would definitely recommend!
Joshua, thanks for coming in and the positive feedback! Great to have you in.
Fantastic experience: I have recently started going to V's Barbershop after my previous barber quit cutting hair. They do a great job here. I use Nic and he has done a fantastic job. My first time in he took the time to understand what I wanted and got it 100%. Everyone I have talk to here has been friendly and professional.
Matt, thanks for coming in and for recognizing Nic. Glad you came to see us and gave us a shot. See you again soon.
Fantastic experience: This was my first time at V's Barbershop. John M did an outstanding job and I look forward to returning. At first, I was on the fence as to whether to get a deluxe beard trim. Not any more, this is now part of my self-care routine. If you're on the fence, let me give you a push -- do it.
@houston jon, thank you for the 5 stars and for recommending us. Appreciate you recognizing John! See you again soon.
Fantastic experience: I had Patti take me from Seth Rogan to Brad Pitt with sharp skills! The woman is the bomb…made JJ Watt the hall of famer he is because the look she created…ballin!
Brad, this is a great review! Thanks for recognizing Patti and for coming in. See you again soon!
Positive experience: I love a good haircut for my boy and that’s exactly what he received today. My son loved it and I loved the atmosphere. Very welcoming and friendly. We are definitely returning!
Isabel, thank you for the 5 stars and for recognizing our team! Anything else we could have done to get 5 stars? Please contact us with any feedback. [email protected]
Fantastic experience: First time using this place went with my Dad. We both got haircuts I want to Nic for the first time he did an amazing job. Definitely going back and to there from now on.
Sam, thank you for the 5 stars and for recognizing Sam. Appreciate the feedback!
Fantastic experience: First timer having a beard trimmed ever and had my hair cut. Great service and care. I would definitely recommend and I will be a returning customer. They took their time to make sure I was happy. I had an interview the following Monday and I couldnt be happier.
Chad, thank you for the 5 stars and for recognizing the team. See you again soon and hope the interview went well!
Fantastic experience: Nice ambience. No waiting service. You can sip a soda or a beer for free. You can watch TV from your seat. Martin was very professional and friendly. I recommend this place to my Energy Corridor neighbors. Thanks.
Carlos, thank you for the positive feedback and for coming in. Hope to see you again soon!
Fantastic experience: Amazing place very old school home feeling barber shop! Straight razor work was impeccable and they didn’t mess up my beard!!!! Great cut thank you so much. 10/10 recommend.
Gage, thank you for the feedback and for the 5 stars. We have a great team and we appreciate great customers that recognize them. See you again soon.
Fantastic experience: 1st time into Vs barber shop. Was greeted right away. Offered a beverage. And taken to Kay Kay. Given that she was new. She did an amazing job on my beard. Will be back to frequent the place soon
Josh, thank you for the positive feedback and for recognizing Kay Kay. She has a lot of experience and is a great addition to our team!
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