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    James Barber Shop

    4.5 (90 reviews)
    InexpensiveBarbers
    Open 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

    By appointment only

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    Haircut

    Haircut and shave

    Shave only

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    Came here for the 1st time. Victor is amazing! As good/better than $120 haircuts from Beverly Hills (yeah, tried those once lol)
    Bryant C.

    I love this barber shop! I am truly impressed by the quality of service here, and I am usually a pretty harsh critic (just read my other reviews). I came in around 12:30pm on Monday, July 20, 2015. There was an inspector looking around to make sure things were up-to-code, and she seemed very pleased with the establishment. I was, too. The exterior is revamped and the interior is very clean. From the moment I walked in, I could tell I was going to a receive a quality haircut. Victor was the only working that day, but I know that his wife, Elizabeth, works with him as well. I saw that there were only 2 chairs, which meant that they pay attention to each of their customers. My guess was proven right when I saw him working on the clients ahead of me. There were 2 clients before me and 2 clients after me, and he took his time with every one of us. I read a review that waits were long, so I brought my 3DS to keep my occupied. The haircut for myself and the 2 clients ahead of me took at least an hour each. That is pure dedicated and commitment to quality. The person ahead of me looked like he was getting a fairly standard, easy cut, which would have been rushed in 10 minutes at any other barber shop, but I noticed that Victor took his time and was so meticulous! When it finally got to my turn, I introduced myself, eager and excited about the experience. Victor greeted me with a smile. I came in on Saturday night right before they were closing, but unfortunately, they already had clients in their chairs and weren't accepting anyone new. Today, however, he said he recognized me and was glad I came back. His customer service is awesome! I brought in a picture of the haircut I wanted--Zayn Malik's hairstyle (yes, don't judge me haha--that boy is stylish). Victor said he could do it no problem, and after seeing the results, I agree! Before Victor, I had been to Planet Salon in Beverly Hills (now Melrose), where the haircuts were $120 + $40 tip (yes, I tried this once in my life, back when I was making better money lol). Here, the haircut was $18 + $2 tip, and the quality was just as good (if not better) than the haircuts I got in Beverly Hills. I used to go to the barber next door ever since I was little, but Victor has earned himself a new lifelong customer. During my cut, I noticed he used multiple techniques. He used a shaver to create the fade I wanted, he used scissors to thin out and texture the top of my hair, and then used a blade to make the edges clean (just like I asked for). He even used lather right before using the blade and applied a balm right afterwards. He powdered the freshly cute regions above the edges as well. And on top of that, he asked if I wanted product in my hair, which I said yes to. He applied American crew hair clay to my hair. Victor is so meticulous with every detail, which I really appreciated. He took the time to answer my questions and ask me before he did anything (i.e. how I liked my sideburns, etc.). The facilities are so clean! The bathroom is so nice and clean. The waiting area is well-maintained. Please give this place a try. I am almost reluctant to say that to prevent long wait times, but I want to promote this place as much as possible because I loved my experience here. Victor--you are awesome! Thank you :] I posted pictures of my haircut in the photos section of this business' yelp page ^^

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    Elizabeth does a great job trimming my long hair and cleaning-up my sides. I always trust her to cut my hair.

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    Gave me a great cut and trimmed my beard. Reservation on their webpage was easy. Will definitely come back.

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    I scheduled a haircut for 6 on their website and when I got there they told me they were closed.

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    Victor and Elizabeth are hands down professionals. They get the cut right. No need to exam it after they're done. It's always good. Always.

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    3.3 mi
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    Mr. Brothers Cut Club is what I've been searching for in LA. I came in hunting for a well-executed…read morepompadour/slicked-back undercut with clean fades and tapers. More importantly, I needed someone who could handle Asian-textured hair, which many barbers struggle with. Enter Kei. He's meticulous, quick to understand what you want, and genuinely invested in both your immediate goals and long-term vision for your hair. He was also open about where my hair needed more growth before making cuts so I knew what areas would still be a challenge afterwards. Bring photos of your cuts you've loved. Kei uses them to dial in your style with precision. The bonus? The setting itself. You're sitting in a vintage Kochs Chicago barber chair that swivels toward their original hair wash stations, all housed in a historic 1920s building steps from the Eastern Columbia bldg in DTLA's Historic Core. The place has legitimate old-school character. Highly recommend. Book ahead.

    Natsuki is a highly skilled and patient barber. I have difficult straight hair, and he took the…read moretime to ask the right questions, assess it properly, and adjust his technique as the cut progressed. His scissor work is precise and deliberate. You can tell he knows exactly what he is doing. He also handled my beard with a straight razor, and the experience was smooth and controlled with zero nicks. I have been in chairs where that part feels risky. This did not. Overall, a true professional who takes pride in his craft. I will see you soon!

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    Saints

    4.8
    (241 reviews)
    8.8 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.

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    Eddie's Edition - Arts District

    4.7
    (119 reviews)
    4.3 mi
    Available by appointment
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    I went for a Haircut, had an appointment with Melvin. Highly recommend him, he's very professional…read moreand I love how my haircut came out! Also location has plenty of parking and after your done you have a number of places to choose from to grab a bite or a coffee. Definitely coming back here again.

    Let me just start by saying that Hin has some skill in cutting hair. I could tell by his scissor…read morework. But when he asked me what hair cut I wanted and showed him a picture of a burst fade Mohawk and he proceeded to ask have you had this haircut before. Then I showed him a picture of me with the haircut I wanted (which was a burst fade Mohawk) and he proceeded to say "is that really you". This was at the beginning of the hair cut. Mid way he asked a second time if I had ever had this hair cut before which I answered yes. Also at the beginning he had mentioned how much are we taking off the top. I mentioned just a little bit and we can work our way down. When it came to cutting the top I feel he had gone too low. At that point I just wanted to get out of the chair. I waited 2 days to post this just to see if my hair needed to settle in since I went from a wild lions mane to what ever this short hair cut I have now. But no matter how much I attempt to style my hair it just looks dumb. My feedback to Hin is if you aren't confident in cutting someone's hair then please just say so. Or if your specialty is clean cuts then tell your client so they can make the decision of sitting in the chair. I may come back to try with someone else to cut my hair since I feel the people here have some skill.

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    Hammer & Nails - Echo Park

    4.6
    (96 reviews)
    2.6 mi

    I haven't had a mani pedi in like 3 years and I was definitely due. As much as I hate gift cards I…read moream taking this as an opportunity to finally get myself taken care of I set my appointment online and from what I read I should be prepared to be there for 90 minutes so I cut this chunk of time out of my day and prepared to be pampered. When I was there I was offered a drink and I chose the whiskey. I hate to say it, as a drinker thus kinda frustrated me because it was so little of an amount. I get it but dang I wanted some more. Valerie was my manicurist and she took her time giving me the full works on my very easy hands and toes because they were pretty short already but she was meticulous with everything. She did a great job. I liked the whole thing but as I look at some of the reviews the one thing I never hear anyone mention about is the price and at $150 for a Mani pedi some may say it's expensive, sheesh, I'm saying it. Lol Other than the price I enjoyed the experience as opposed to going to a regular nail shop. There are no drinks at some of the places I've been too. I'd do again, when I hit the lottery. I enjoyed it though and everything was finished in about an hour and ten.

    Came as a first time visitor and I wasn't disappointed. From the whiskey while waiting, to the high…read morequality pedicure and manicure from Valerie. All the boxes were checked off. Valerie provided qualify service and I could tell she knew what she was doing! The massages on my hand and feet felt great! The environment was just what I needed that day. Will definitely be coming back!

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