Went to get my "yearly" hair cut from my new favorite stylist, Jake Butler. He absolutely smashed it this time, as he always does. Highly recommend him especially for longer men's cuts. Thank you! -Val read more

Jake is the man! Always killing it with the cuts my hair was a mess this time and got me all cleaned up. Wont go to another spot read more

California Born - Hair Salons Near Me - Venice, California

This was my first time at California Born and it was a great experience. When i arrived I was nicely greeted by a really nice woman and asked if I wanted anything to drink. I booked an appointment with Jake and he delivered Big time! He's very personable and knowledgeable. I have longer hair so we discussed what he thought would look good considering my hair type. I got the perfect Cut and am very satisfied. They also gave me a tube of their styling cream "Days of Dirt" which is an amazing product. I Highly recommended California Born in Venice. read more

Amazing, clean products! Non-greasy, good smelling products that actually work. Thank you!!! read more

I've been going to Lara for a year + now. She's literally the best. Amazing cuts. Takes her time. Basically the 45 minute + haircut flies by as we're just sitting and laughing the entire time. She's also amazing to my dog and always has a treat for her when I come in. Can't recommend Lara enough. You won't be disappointed! read more

California Born - Lara and Luna - Hair Salons Near Me - Venice, California

I've been going to California Born for two years now and highly recommend to anyone. Jake has been my go-to the entire time - it's so hard to find a reliable hair stylist so I consider myself fortunate to not have the issue. read more

Have been getting cuts here from Jake for about 3 years now. He's always crushed it, even as I've changed my hair style a few times. Best haircut in LA! read more

"California Born Salon is top-notch, and Jake is the master behind the chair! His precision cuts and chill vibe make every visit a pleasure. Whether you're after a classic look or something fresh, Jake delivers every time. read more

Sam is an absolute legend. Been in LA for 2 years and had been having trouble finding a hair stylist until I found Sam. Incredible quality of work. Great service. Highly recommend. read more

Best hair salon in Venice! I've been going there for a couple of years now. Great service from the moment you walk in. Staff is friendly and the vibe in the place is awesome. Special shout out to Jake Butler. He's the reason I keep coming back. Great service, friendly, always smiling, punctual, consistent with quality and style of the cut. If you are looking for a new barber, definitely give him a try. You won't be disappointed. read more

In LA for a black tie wedding, and wanted a fresh haircut for the event. I walked in with no appointment, and the staff could not have been friendlier or more accommodating. A nice drink and a comfortable place to sit made the very short wait pleasant. read more

California Born - Saturday morning style - Hair Salons Near Me - Venice, California

So, I called this spot to get a haircut same-day, they let me know on arrival that typically I should book three weeks out. But, they could see me in five minutes. I came in, jumped in the seat, admittedly, didn't need much of a cut because I'm growing my hair out. So, I asked him to just clean up the sides above the ears and he did it. No fade, no complicated haircut. He told me he was finished, didn't clean up my eyebrows, clean up my face at all, and when I asked for him to clean them up he told me he didn't have enough time and that would be $80. Mind you, I don't mind the price, but the experience was pretty shotty. No shampoo or attempt to even clean up loose hair on shorts or shirt. I did get a sparkling water, and they had some cool tattoos that made them look kind of bad ass. I guess. I asked why it was so expensive and they said they have a lot of talented barbers, maybe I didn't have enough time, but then why even seat me? Three week wait sounds weird. I could of had someone come to my house and cut my hair for $100 and it would of been unrushed and bomb. Just a waste of money. If the experience was there I'd be back. Active Barber is $40, with tip I pay $60. A much better experience though. Barber was nice. 20 min haircut. Having to ask to clean up the hair on my face; eyebrows, beard line..I mean they do it with a razor blade at good spots. Didn't even do it without me asking...I'd say cut was rushed, no attention to detail and quasi shifty. Quality of space there, coffee machine is nice. Vibe, off a lot for the price. I give it a two because of the aesthetics of the location. Only redeeming quality. read more

California Born - My haircut - Hair Salons Near Me - Venice, California

Jake Butler is talented, I get tons of compliments after a cut. I give him the highest recommendation. Its hard to find someone whos that good, after my last person moved it was a nightmare. Plus the guy is pretty witty with great stories. read more

Rude personel Not sure the owner is aware . Also, prices are astronomical, and haircuts are not that good.

I live in Colorado but am in LA often. Whenever I'm in town, I schedule a haircut with Michelle. She gave me the best haircut of my life the first time she cut my hair and has continued to do so since. They also have the coolest front desk I've ever seen in my life. read more

I've been getting my hair cut by Jake for over a year now and he always does an awesome job. Great guy with great skills. He also goes above and beyond to make sure you know he appreciates your business. I highly recommend getting styled out by Jake at the Men's Groomer! read more

Michelle is the best hairdresser I've ever had. I've had so many bad haircuts since moving to LA 8 years ago and always dreaded getting my haircut. She's truly gifted with her scissors and makes me look and feel like the best version of myself every time I leave her chair. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a new or better style. read more

Jake is a phenomenal barber. I have been using him exclusively for about a year. He is always on time and his cuts are great.

Jake Butler is the best hair stylist I've ever had and he consistently gives me amazing haircuts each time I visit California Born - he's also an awesome, friendly guy. The vibe at the salon is super chill and everyone seems really cool. I have a great experience every time I'm there and I highly recommend them (and especially Jake) to anyone looking for a solid haircut in LA. read more

Kevin is an amazing barber, hair stylist. I have really hard hair to cut (very straight and you notice any imperfections). He gave me one of the best haircuts I've had in years. Highly recommended. The shop is really nice too. He has a line of his own products which I ended up buying, the smell, hold and finish was on point. read more

Brought my 15 year old son here for a much needed haircut... Michelle was awesome did a fantastic job at fixing his Covid hair (bad haircuts from mom during the pandemic ) the ambiance and decor was great will definitely be coming back. The cappuccino was a plus!!! You get a really good discount for new clients read more

California Born - Where the magic happens - Hair Salons Near Me - Venice, California

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Michelle was awesome! Definitely recommend this place. Good vibe, people are super nice, and great haircut. Will definitely be back!

Jake was great! He was able to copy the reference photo exactly and the salon is very very nice. Cut was $70 and paste he recommended was $20 read more

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I'd like to preface that this is not a barbershop with barbershop pricing. It is a hair stylist establishment with hair stylists pricing. I've been going to Robert that cuts here a few years now. Always has done a great job for weddings, styling, and the maintenance cut. Besides Robert at this place. The Men's Groomer brand of hair products are amazing as well, and I use frequently. Shampoo and Conditioner along with Days of Dirt for ones with long hair. Personally recommend their products. You won't regret it! read more

Michelle was great - book with her. I booked with Lara originally and she was running late. Said they called and sent texts (I had not received either) regardless she was still cutting hair by the time I finished so giving another 15 minutes grace didn't matter. Michelle gets 10 stars. read more

So happy I found this place! I've been growing a mullet with curly hair and as you can imagine it's not easy to make it look good. Mariah did an incredible job with some magical attention to details that gave it a nice shape and made me feel good about myself for the first time in a while. She knows her craft and I can't recommend her enough! All the staff was super nice and that place is totally worth it. read more

Been going a few times now to Mariah here. She's wonderful with my Curly /wavy hair. Gets the right shape each time which is not that easy w my hair. Thanks! read more

The Men's Groomer is the best. Get a cut here every week. Venice needed this. Used to have to drive all the way to B Hills for this level of service. They do great work. read more

Stop getting the haircut that you've always gotten because you didn't believe you deserved better. This is an incredible place with all the good vibes. They GAVE ME MATCHA FOR A DRINK! And I got the best, most inspired haircut I've ever gotten from Arch. Do yourself a favor and be you, with the best haircut your best self has always meant to have! read more

I hate going to new barbershops all the time and failing to explain how I want my hair cut and then walking out with a cut I'm not a fan of. Usually haircuts are a means to an end for me; I go in knowing I won't be happy but know that my hair just needs to be shorter. I walked into THEMENSGROOMER and was immediately welcomed into their laid-back, professional atmosphere. I gave Dan Mollison a vague description of how I want my hair medium length and pushed back and let him work his magic. This is the first time since moving to Los Angeles that I've walked out of a barbershop completely satisfied and confident with my hair. This is not a budget, quick-clip shop for amateur barbers to get some reps in. These are seasoned professionals and you are going to walk out of there feeling like a million bucks and knowing that you spent your money right. I'll definitely be back. read more

California Born - Some low quality selfies I took in my car - Hair Salons Near Me - Venice, California

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The shop is dope. All the stylists are dope. Great vibe and great cuts. Robbert Maldonado is my guy! This is after my second cut with him. Many times I've gotten a great cut with someone only to be disappointed by lack of consistency when repeat. This cut was better than the first as we discussed not only the cut for the this appointment but what approach we think we can go with my hair in the future to achieve a great cut for immediate future and setting up for future cuts. Takes a great stylist/barber to see that and execute phenomenally. I watched the other groomers work and they are all class. It's an expensive cut, yes. But worth every penny in my opinion. You pay for the time to fill the chair and get a great cut. It's not rushed- it's done when it's done and you will be stoked. That much should be expected for the price but the pride taken is true professionalism. I'll pay for that peace of mind any day. Also, follow their IG and you'll see all the dope shit they do outside the shop for less fortunate. Maybe some of my money goes to fund those endeavors in which case I'm even more happy to pay! Something tells me they'd do it regardless as it's about the feelz they get when changing lives!! read more

I've been coming to Men's Groomer for about a year now. It's a great shop - clean, good service, always offer a drink, and relatively easy parking. Jake has done an exceptional job with my cuts, usually a fade, parted. Best barber I've found on the west side without question (tried about 5 different shops in the last few years). At this point, I wouldn't go anywhere else. Highly recommend. read more

I had an amazing time coming here. The vibes from this place is great, open, welcoming and unpretentious. I came here to see the Rockstar stylist, Mariah who always does the best skin fade. I've been going to her for 3 years. She's an absolute pro, real artist. Always consistent. I trust her completely with suggestions on style and product. I swear you'll leave looking sharp and feeling great! read more

I took my 13 year old to get a cut, as his hair has grown very long since covid. My son does some acting and we had pictures from his headshots, I asked the hair stylist (I think her name was Lindsey?) if she could cut it similar to the photos of him from 9 months or so earlier. She looked at the photos and made a snap judgment and insisted that she knew what he was about and he had to have long hair and long bangs and that the style I showed of the pictures of him didn't suit him at all, these were pictures that got him work and even worse she said it in front of him not even considering how that would make him feel... I expressed that we needed to get new headshots and also he needed to show his face for the camera work and the hair couldn't cover his face and she said he could tuck it behind his ear. I told her he hated using gel and product and she thought he was old enough to learn to use it. She asked to just cut it and then see, which I said ok but after she was done I said it doesn't look much different then when we walked in and she said to live with it for a week or so and if it didn't work then come back. Very inconvenient especially with covid and why would I go back to her if she ignored my concerns before. Very disappointing that the girl couldn't understand kid, parent dynamics and argued she knew best in front of my son and couldn't provide what was requested and insisted she knew his needs better then I. Now I feel like I need to go get his hair cut again so it could be okay for the photos. The person at front desk was nice and I can't speak for the other stylists but I would not recommend our stylist since she couldn't read the room or listen to the customer. read more

The staff is really friendly. The atmosphere is great in the shop. The music is good, Jake has a great eye for shaping a medium length men's cut. Jason is also a great stylist. They were both able to incorporate my input and worked with me using a picture reference as well as my own input to achieve the cut I wanted. 5 stars! I'll definitely be coming back! read more

The Men's Groomers is the number 1 place to get your haircut in LA. I recently moved from NY, where great barber shops are a dime a dozen...but that's not the case in LA. I highly recommend Jake Butler! This guys is a hidden gem and will give you the cut of your life. Perks of this place include a drink with every cut (coffee, tea, beer), wonderful atmosphere, and friendly staff. read more

Best haircut I have ever had and the salon is super cute! I have been hesitant to get a haircut because covid but the salon felt very spacious, distanced and safe. Mariah is the only person I trust with my hair and every time I leave an appt with her I feel so beautiful! I wanted to take 4-5 inches off (quarantine) and try bangs. To know me is to know I love long hair, but I was ready to try something different. I am OBSESSED with my new shoulder length hair and she gave me a gorgeous blowout after. I left the salon so happy!Mariah is magic with scissors and hair tools and mostly posts about cutting men's hair but she is a true artist and expert when it comes to women's haircuts. read more

Had been jumping around places until I found Jake Butler. Jake gives the best haircut I've had in LA, no BS. Jake is thorough, listens to what you want and gets it done perfectly every time with ease. It's a relief no longer having to think twice about a haircut or who to get it from because now I just hit Jake and never have to worry about the outcome. read more

Staff was nice, atmosphere was cool. Wayyyyyy overpriced. Need to post prices. I'd come back if prices were more reasonable. $50 for a trim that took 7 minutes is criminal read more

Had some time to kill a couple weeks ago and noticed this place. I was due for a cut. Walked in around 5p on a Fri and asked what they charged and if anyone was available for me. They said the rates vary by stylist, and Frances was able to take me. The pros: -Probably the best haircut I've had in years. -Very cool shop; good vibe inside. -Friendly, hip staff. The cons: -Price. Though, that's subjective. Maybe you pay a similar cost where you go. For me, it was quite a bit more than any men's cut I've had. Let me say, though, that I think people should charge what they feel they're worth. Don't charge less simply because someone says you're too expensive. You gotta do what's best for your business. Who decides to pay your rate is anyone's guess. Bottom line: I could see treating myself every so often with a visit here. read more