Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Cuttin Up

    4.1 (53 reviews)
    InexpensiveBarbers
    Closed 8:30 am - 8:00 pm

    Services - Cuttin Up

    Haircut

    Haircut and shave

    Shave only

    Cuttin Up Photos

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Cuttin Up

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Men's Haircut
    Ayoosh K.

    It's hard to find a barber that fits your style and needs. Having lived in the south and getting fresh fades , you get picky about your cuts. Xavier does an excellent job to make you feel welcomed. He's always making jokes, speaking wisdom to all of us. While you're waiting you can get a beverage or play game of chess with others. This is rare vibe for Santa Monica and I highly recommend.

    Egregious razor bumps from dirty blades and rough shaving techniques.
    Urnumber O.

    Got a haircut from here last week. Xaviers tools were very dirty and these are the results of my haircut. Terrible razor bumps that I have to deal with for several weeks now. I'm infuriated by this. People, inspect your barbers supplies before you decide to get a haircut. Not only that, but his shaving techniques were very aggressive toward the back of my head. My fade was pretty bad too. Other than that Xavier is a nice guy.

    Xavier follows my direction to a "T" every time.
    Yolanda L.

    I found Cuttin' Up last year when I was searching for black-owned businesses to support and am so grateful! I have tight curls and a couple of cowlicks that are tricky but Xavier knows how to manage all types of hair. Everything else must be so easy! They do all hair types and it's fun to stop in and come out with a new attitude.

    How is this considered a taper?
    Shawn M.

    Came here on August 7th everyone. inside was very friendly. Aside from that there's nothing else that's great about this barbershop. I got a botched hair cut and sad "taper" which was basically a straight line above my ears. The tapper fade on the back of my neck is uneven and their are a lot of even patches all around my head. To be honest I've had much better fades when I was in Afghanistan with crappy equipment in the middle of nowhere. I probably wouldn't come back here ever again. But I feel bad because I walked into the shop with $20's nobody had change for a $20, so I didn't tip and kind of felt bad. But she definitely didn't deserve a tip at all.

    Nothing to slick back not a gentlemen's cut

    See all

    Photo of Alex B.
    1
    180
    0

    12 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    13 years ago

    X is awesome. very warm place , very good barber. the phone number here is wrong but the address is right. just swing by !

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Called to see what time they closed. Was told 8pm. Showed up 20 minutes later at 6:45 and was turned away.

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Very nice people, a great haircut, and open late!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Andrew G.
    432
    22
    4

    10 years ago

    Best cut I've gotten in a while. Great conversation and great barber, Xavier is the man.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    I drive from the Valley (40miles) to get my haircut from the best Barber in the Area -- Xavier!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    13 years ago

    Good shop for a nice hair. I love Xavier . He is the man.....

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    Page 2 of 2

    Cuttin Up Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - Cuttin Up

    Review Highlights - Cuttin Up

    Xavier gave me a haircut and beard trim in record time and it looked great.

    Mentioned in 22 reviews

    Read more highlights

    You might also consider

    Saints

    Saints

    4.8
    (241 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$$
    7 years in business
    Walk-ins welcome

    I went there after scrolling through the app and thats the only place i liked, the owner daniel…read moretalked me through everything on the app and helped me find a suitable barber. the vibe there is immaculate, Isaiah was incredibly professional and got everything i wanted done perfectly. from the hair shave to the bread line up. 1.2 hours of a haircut flew by so quickly by how well me and him connected, and the cut had just the right amount of small talk. the shop itself is also a vintage clothing gallery, and they sell cologne and other products. i wish i was from the US so i could go to such a place regularly. already booked a second cut just before flying back home!

    Through AirBnb Services, I decided to book a 5pm reservation for their introductory haircut. The…read morefolks at the other end were on top of their communication, sending reminders through email and text. The day of, I found parking across the street, though there is also a dedicated lot behind the building. Inside there was a collection of streetwear for sale influenced by hip hop culture which were also the defining sounds of the playlist heard throughout my visit. I have a fairly simple understanding of hairstyles and proper hair maintenance. The barber Javin asked me questions about my usual hairstyle and went through suggestions regarding trimming technique. Ultimately, I went with low fade with and a touch up on the top. He mentioned my two hair whorls and overall head shape provided some considerations on what he thought would look natural, which I appreciated. In the end, the fade was perfect. Afterwards I went in for quick shampoo and conditioner which targeted my dandruff. While the location is somewhat out of the way for me, I can definitely rely on their dedication and handiwork.

    Photos
    Highly-curated services, products, and experiences is our specialty
    Highly-curated services, products, and experiences is our specialty
    Service: haircut / style: short shag / products: mason's texture paste
    Service: haircut / style: short shag / products: mason's texture paste
    Service: haircut + beard trim / style: layered pompadour / products: mason's sea salt spray + stmnt matte paste

    See all

    Service: haircut + beard trim / style: layered pompadour / products: mason's sea salt spray + stmnt matte paste

    Cuttin Up - barbers - Updated August 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...