Professional, reliable, and skilled--Dreamer delivers every time. Love that he is okay with traveling to vets on the WLA campus. Highly recommend. read more

Dreamer is amazing, wise, kind and plays good music at his Freedom barbershop. If you see him tell him Sandy from the Haven made it safely to Colorado. Now I'm in Texas. This is the place for a good haircut at a fair price with sage advice/stories. read more

Love Dreamer. Great barber and human. He is detail oriented td and has deep culture to do what's right. Will be my go to here on out.

Was looking for a place to get my haircut and I found this place on yelp. Something about it was different from the photos, it gave off a different vibe. I was right, this was not a typical barber shop. Rather it was an experience. Dreamer offered me some water and I sat down as he began to cut my hair as he was cutting my hair his friends showed up as well as his dedicated client base. Everyone was engaging in conversation, it felt like a place where everyone knew each other. Dreamer was also really friendly and you can definetly tell he loves what he does. He did a great job, one of the best haircuts I've ever gotten. He took his time, I didn't feel as though he rushed at all. He spent every minute with detail and precision. He also spread some wisdom, told me a few of his stories, and had his friends bounce jokes back and forth. Thank you Dreamer, I will definelty be seeing you again. read more

This guy's great. Got a top notch fade in about 7 minutes. Don't be put off by the basic tools.

Need I say more than this article: http://articles.latimes.com/2011/oct/01/local/la-me-va-freedom-barber-20111002 If you are in need of a haircut, have a heart, and a little extra time to take in an experience that you'll never forget, I'd urge you to stop by Freedom Barber Shop for a cut from the Dreamer. As an added bonus, the Dreamer actually gives a great cut. He is also a jokester and an amateur magician, which is why you might need a little extra time for the experience. Rain dances are available, weather permitting (see pic). Price is very fair at $12 plus 10%, or "whatever you think is fair plus 10%". Recall this is a man who gives 100-150 free haircuts to vets every month, so my idea of fair was $20. He almost didn't accept it. God Bless. read more

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Most Barbershop's in the LA County are missing an element of days past. Instilling memories of simpler times and the roots the U.S was founded on, the Freedom Barbershop, owned and run by a gentleman named Dreamer is a true testament to prosperity and an old fashioned barbershop. read more

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Dreamer is awesome great haircut! Great atmosphere and I have to say my own personal relaxing music.

Dreamer is awesome! His trailer has tons of character, almost as much character as he does. All of the great stuff that people are saying about Dreamer (on and off of Yelp) is true! And he has a partner now, Hanna. A great addition to the team! She's got a great energy to her. She did a great job cutting my hair and keeping the music going. CLUB FREEDOM in the house! Anyways, great cut here for the way I get freshened up. Great conversation even if you're just a fly on the wall. Proud to support Dreamer! read more

Friendly professional service. It is such a peaceful respite. I got my haircut by Dreamer when I was at the Haven.

As a USMC vet, I guess I can never out live and out my high an tight hair cut. Usually, after going to the main facility Bldg 500 or the clinic at Bldg 401 I like to stop by the Freedom barbershop and get my haircut by Dreamer. He's a cool guy, and always has something to talk about while getting my Trim. Also, it's the most affordable hair cut in this part of town. read more

In the midst of the sprawling V.A. Property is the Freedom Barber Shop. It's run by a salt of the Earth, Apache Native American named "Dreamer" who is a former rodeo clown, and something of a shaman. Yes this is a good spot to get your hair cut ($12!), reminisce about your military service, talk about your life, bond with others, and even have a healing experience. Oh, yes and you can get your hair cut as well... Dreamer does quite a good job with that and many other things...he really is a wise man. read more

Take every idea you have about the kind of person that cuts hair in West LA and throw that out the window. A haircut from Dreamer at Freedom Barber is a 100% different experience Dreamer is great. He works out of a trailer set up where Grant Ave meets Dewey Ave at the West LA VA campus (near the 405 & Wilshire). The trailer itself is very unique--you can't miss it. Dreamer does a good job cutting your hair, and his prices are very low ($12 last time I was there). He's very kind, too. On several occasions I've seen him give free or otherwise reduced-price haircuts to those that can't afford the full price, sometimes accepting something in trade. A few times I've brought my kids by, and each time he's done a little magic trick or brought out some candy. He's full of interesting stories. He's worked as a rodeo clown, he's done farm work in the Central Valley, all kinds of things. Not your typical West LA hair stylist! If you want a $100 haircut with shampoo, massage, and the works, well there other places in Brentwood. But if you want a good haircut for not much money and good conversation with someone with interesting life experiences, Dreamer at Freedom Barber is THE best choice in West LA. read more

The appearance of this trailer is very cool. I went in for a very simple cut (a fade, 3 on top 1 on the sides) last week and was cut by Hannah. My hair was already from the same cut 2 weeks ago. I notice almost nothing coming off and after maybe 5 minutes cutting she abruptly said 'ok, all done,' I asked if she was sure because from my position it looked barely faded, and i made the mistake of not checking the back of my head. She assured me that it was cut... Well within 3 days i have 2 large patches of hair sticking out an extra inch where there was somehow no trim at all. I live right here but ill never go back, I am pretty angry that as a professional you would be so careless about your work and let someone walk out of your shop like that. read more

Dreamer is the best. A throw back to an earlier era. A real barber at the Wadsworth V.A.. Been seeing Dreamer for my haircuts for about 5 years now. I live in the neighborhood and always look forward to my twice a month visit. You never know what the conversation topic will be, what direction it will take, or the outcome. On top of all this, he gives a great haircut. Dreamer charges $12 for an excellent cut. Tips are appreciated as he gives couple hundred free haircuts every month to vets on the V.A. campus. Has a big heart and a sharp pair of scissors. Plenty of free parking behind the Freedom Trailer and a word to the wise: Don't speed and don't run the stop signs. read more

I've been here several times (only cause of convenience), and every time, no matter who is the barber, the cut feels rushed, and the barber lacks confidence to even suggest they know what they're doing. I'll give it two stars ONLY cause he serves us Vets and doesn't charge. But I'd honestly rather pay than come here to be butchered again. read more

A hidden treasure of Los Angeles. If you haven't been on the VA campus and stopped by to meet Dreamer, make a point to do so and experience the Freedom Barber Shop for yourself -it's SO worth the time! Dreamer does so much to help the Veterans in need, he can't be recognized enough. You might even catch a magic trick or two along with some wisdom of the ages while visiting him. A Los Angeles bike tour has made this one of their first stops on their trek from the beach to downtown -people from all over the world are coming in to meet Dreamer. That says it all. ~Sandie read more

I have been getting my hair cut by Dreamer for over 18 years. During this time I had to go to a different barber on a handful of occasions for a variety of reasons and each time I was disappointed. Dreamer gives a perfect cut every time, entertaining you all the while. He gives you whatever you need. He's a counselor, friend, joke teller, storyteller, and deep thinker. His humanitarian side has been well documented. He provides so many veterans with haircuts in a way where they feel prideful of the great men they are, no matter their current financial, physical, or mental state. He basically charges people what they can afford. I pay more than the common $12 per cut but I feel good knowing that the extra money helps to subsidize the haircuts of some of our nation's heroes. Also, most important, when talking about looking for a good barber: He consistently gives excellent haircuts. I always feel a thousand times better after seeing him. read more

Inside the veterans home property you'll find the trailer with it's classic radio tunes and freestyle barber shop. it's simple, fun, great escape. for men that like a clean cut and sharp fade this is a great find in the area. read more

Went here for the first time today because it looked interesting. Dreamer was a pleasure to talk to and he is such a kind person. Great haircut, great guy, definitely recommend checking out! read more

You don't come here for a haircut. You come here for an experience. This is a man that used to cut hair at a salon in Brentwood and gave it up to serve veterans. Ask to see his documentary you will be impressed and changed forever. I look forward to seeing Dreamer again. read more

I just stopped by to donate some clothing, food and blankets as I was looking around for a spot where I could feel comfortable giving necessary items to Vets - clothes, blanket, towel, some food and also a couple of purses. I saw the trailer and was intrigued...I will be going back for a haircut, not to mention more donations! What a great atmosphere. So cool to read all these reviews. I live nearby and it is on my way home from work. And yes, the Vets do know him, which I figured, and what I donated will go those in need. I am glad to see these reviews. I got to meet Hannah as well. Someone mentioned she has a great energy on this thread. YES she does!! So my review of the place - both Dreamer and Hannah are cool and it's such a positive bright spot to randomly find in the VA near my home. Reading that he gave up his business in Brentwood to help Vets is very touching and he did a great job with the whole American, military experience in that van. I can only imagine how much the vets appreciate him. read more

Dreamer the magic man with the magic hand! Can't beat it.. wise, friendly, & knows exactly what he's doing!

Dreamer is the most authentic soul and Veteran here in Los Angeles, probably in the US. He's amazing and with over 50 years of experience cutting hair, you can't go wrong. If you don't like it, go back and tell him and he'll make it right! read more

How refreshing to meet people that are giving back in a tangible and personal way to our service men and women! I got a haircut from Hannah today and she did a great job! Will be going back for sure. read more

I've driven by this place hundreds of times while driving through the VA. I'm not loyal to any haircut place (typically do Supercuts), so I decided to give this one a shot. Wasn't expecting much but it was overall great. I got a good haircut and had fun conversation & laughs with Dreamer and Hannah. Happy to support a place like this. Will definitely be back here for my next haircut. read more