Elizabeth was great! I came in with a botched cut and she analyzed it carefully before proceeding. She has 23 years experience and it shows. Her cuts are precise and fluid. She's very detail oriented as well. Highly recommend read more

1st time with this barber shop and Victor, but overall pleased. Victor takes his time and is diligent with his work. Overall satisfied with my haircut. It's now $35 for a standard cut. It took about 40 minutes, a bit longer than I'm used to, so need to plan for that (but appointments are spaced out an hour apart anyway). Located right on 6th street, a very inconspicuous entrance, almost walked right past it. read more

High quality haircuts and always consistent. Elizabeth is the best! She takes her time and always does a fantastic job. Both Victor and Elizabeth are masters at their craft. read more

Elizabeth is by far the best barber, it's sad I barely found this place before moving away in the next months but I definitely will come back here when I get the chance! read more

I have been getting my hair cut at James Barber Shop for over ten years. Elizabeth has great technique and chair-side manner. Online appointment scheduling is a breeze at https://www.jamesbarbershop.com Victor and Elizabeth treat you like family and have lots of clients that have been going to them longer than me. read more

I sent my husband here while he was hunting for a good haircut and Elizabeth did not disappoint! So, when I was looking to cut my hair off for summer, I went to her too. She did an amazing job! I have had pixie cuts before but she's done the best job at keeping my edges clean and stylish. Plus, their new shop is so cute and welcoming. Highly recommend! read more

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

First haircut since March. I've been coming here for a few years, was very pleased with the commitment to safety. Elizabeth wore a mask and face shield, took my temperature, cleaned the seat. Felt safe the entire time. Not to mention, haircut was perfect as usual. read more

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

Great barber shop with Elizabeth and Victor. They have an appointment system trough their website that they use to book their clients. It's extremely easy to use. Two profesional barbers that can do any cut you desire. Haircuts are $30 would definitely recommend. read more

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

I've been nothing but satisfied getting my haircut here for over two years. Very affordable and Elizabeth does a fantastic job!! Could not recommend this place more. read more

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.

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 ^^ read more

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Just moved to LA and discovered this barber shop via my stroll through Korea Town. I searched them up on Yelp and gave them a try. I booked a reservation with Elizabeth and boy...... I absolutely enjoyed my appointment with her. She's a great listener and at the same time assertive on consult. She's also meticulous and efficient on your haircut. She's also friendly and never got awkward vibes as she's fun to talk to! Definitely will get a cut again! Thank you Elizabeth! read more

Victor is the man!!! Victor has been cutting my hair for almost 4 years now! Worth the wait! read more

My barber of 20 years. Victor is the best barber on this planet in my opinion he can do the fade with the machine better than any barber I have ever been too. Even though I am no longer down the street from him I still go there. There are 2 other barber shops right next to him I would recommend sticking with this guy. read more

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Have had my hair cut by Victor numerous times but today unfortunately I was 20 minutes late. I called ahead to let them know I was running behind. With 37 minutes left in my scheduled spot, asked if Victor could just do a quick cleanup and he turned me away saying he needs the full hour. I've gone to him numerous times and tip well. Booked weeks ahead of time and honestly don't get why he couldn't just do a quick cleanup for me given how much time was left. If you are a long time customer, hope you never run late because this will be the treatment you receive. Safe to say I won't be recommending this barbershop anymore read more

I can tell that this place is a neighborhood favorite spot, so I felt a little reluctant to leave such a negative review. I decided I would wait a bit to see how my cut grew in before coming on here to complain, but now after a couple of weeks, it has somehow gotten worse. The older man with the mustache gave me this cut. He initially seemed to understand the basic cut I was asking for, essentially a buzz on the sizes with a part to one side on top. Nothing fancy, right? Well, the barber completely removed the part that was already in my hair, and gave me what my girlfriend refers to as "boy band bangs". Now, I am new to LA, and maybe this is the impatient New Yorker in me, but I have never seen a haircut take so long. It legitimately took over an hour. I understand and appreciate thoroughness, but buzzing the same part of my head for 15 minutes at a time is just pointless. Worse even, every time I thought he was done, I would tell him that this wasn't what I was asking for, and he repeatedly dismissed my concerns by telling me he wasn't done yet. This haircut is uneven, awkward, and hard to style into anything. I will definitely need to get another cut that is considerably shorter than I wanted initially in order to correct it. To sum it up, this haircut was cheap. But from what I have experienced, you get what you pay for. I will gladly spend more money elsewhere to ensure that I get what I ask for. Essentially, my next haircut costs $20 more, because it's only needed to correct this one. read more

Best barber in town, hands down. Haircuts always look great, and on top of the amazing service, Elizabeth has taken extreme care to make everything safe and comfortable for customers during Covid. Highly recommended! read more

They're not inexpensive. An inexpensive haircut in Los Angeles runs $15-$20. I called these guys and they're over $30. I find this to be deceptive advertising. read more

First time cutting my hair with Victor and I have to say It went very well.Hands down the best haircut I have received in years. I gave Victor an idea of how I wanted my haircut and he went to work. I was very surprised to finally have the style of hair that I have wanted. Parking might be an issue if you go after 5:00 pm. read more

This has been my go-to place for 3 years to get a consistently good haircut! Elizabeth and Victor are both great! Both of them take their time to ensure a taper is super gradual and even with no noticeable lines. They just moved a block down the street and the new place is clean and fresh. Bring cash ($35 for haircut) and be sure to make a reservation as they are always booked a few days in advance. Metered parking in front is super easy until 4 after which time you might have to park a block or two away due to commute time regulations. read more

I really didn't want to give them a good review because I wanted to keep this place a secret. I've been holding out for too long and it's time for me to let the world know. James barber shop is the best barber shop in LA! I've been to many barber shops: Rudy's, Floyd's. Baxter Finnley. James barber shop doesn't have the attitude of barber shops that I just mentioned. They are just great at what the do. When I'm there they spend at least an hour on me. It's always consistent and I feel like they truly care. Once you've been there once you feel like you never have to tell them what to do. From a simple trim to a buzz and a fade and trimming of your beard they can do it all. read more

Please be advised that James Barbershop has moved to a new location: 3919 West 6th Street , Los Angeles CA , 90020 (Next to the new .99 Store ) Happy New Year read more

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Great place, great barbers. Been going here for years, even my father used to go. They are super experienced barbers and know how to freshen you up and give a great cut read more

I have really liked this barbershop the last two times I visited. He and the other barber I had there really take their time to cut your hair. They make sure there aren't loose hairs sticking out in random directions. They also make sure everything blends well, if I am using the right term Sure, that might not make a difference if you gel your hair or a week after the haircut, but it's the effort that counts to me. They are also very friendly and turn on the TV when you visit, though they are also nice to talk to. read more

I have to confess that I RARELY, IF EVER, write any reviews, but I just got a haircut at James Barber Shop today and had to write about it. An older gentleman cut my hair, after having waited only a few minutes, and took his time giving my the haircut that I specifically wanted. He wasn't in a rush and finished the haircut with expert precision and execution. It was honestly, the BEST HAIRCUT I have ever gotten! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND coming here. The only drawback is that they don't take appointments. Overall, it's clean, easy-going, low priced($14 + tip), and expertly done! read more

Can you, like, make eye contact with a customer, or say "hello" or anything before they walk out after 10 minutes and go to one of the other 5 barbers on the block? I guess they don't teach customer service at Marinello...? :( read more

My first time here. I was a walk in and luckily the 9 am appointment was a no show. Victor cut my hair and suggests making an appointment through the website. Anyway, I'm very happy with the haircut. Victor clearly takes pride in his work and he does it with a bit of flare. He takes his time and is very thorough and the hair brush and blow dryer at the end to get all the hair off is a nice touch. It's $25 and cash only. I will go back. read more

Keeping it fresh!!! James Barber Shop is THE place to be at. I moved back to DTLA and was in a desperate attempt to find another solid barber shop in the area. I had a great one I used to go to the Inland Empire but since moving needed to find a new one. I was aiming for something in the $20 range without going more than $30. This barber shop was the place to be. I learned of this place via Yelp and was so glad to know they had online appointment bookings. I made one for 2pm on a Saturday with Victor. He KNOWS what he's doing. I have a very particular cut and my hair is hard to manage/cut, but he really took his time and made it to perfection. The haircut was about an hour, so longer than what I'm used to but I'm so glad he paid attention to every detail and got my fade just right! I had a bad experience with another place and was so frustrated with how bad it was. I'm definitely keeping this place for future cuts. Next time though, I will try to do the walk ins to pay the cheaper price. It's $25 with appointment but I heard only $17 without. I'll have to come on an off day. read more

I believe I got my haircut from Victor who gave me exactly what I wanted, a hightop fade where I can also slick back my hair. At first I was wondering why the haircut seem to have taken a bit longer than what I was used to, but it's because Victor takes extreme care in his craft. I honestly have never received a better haircut in my life. I was too used to overpaying at these Koreatown hair stylists, but I think I found my barber for life. As long as he has a chair and clippers, I'll be visiting him. 5 Stars for quality of haircut and his sense of humor! read more

I'll keep this short. Went here this morning based on Yelp reviews. Best haircut I've EVER had! Life time customer for sure. Thanks Victor! read more

Liz is fantastic. Experienced, friendly, detailed, and gets me lotsa compliments every time I cut my hair. 100% satisfied. Try it, you'll like it! read more

Great haircuts. Consistent quality, clean place, and good prices. But lately it seems the shop has inconsistent hours. Understandably, because Victor underwent some sort of surgery, but then after that it was fairly consistent to see the shop closed on Mondays (but it's not an official hour change, so you only find out once you park, and walk up to the shop to see the sign). Double check that they're open before you head out! read more

Love this place. I've been coming for years, and I intend on being a customer as long as they are around. They've recently implemented an online appointment system which is easy to use and super convenient. read more

So my best friend needed a hair cut and wanted me to find a place for him. I found this place on Yelp. The reviews were great and the price was right. The wait was long because they really take their time with the cuts. But it is well worth the wait. He did an amazing job on the cut. He's received so many compliments. Pros: Detailed service Friendly Professional Price: $14 Established and experienced (30 years) Cons: can be a long wait No appointments (first come, first serve) Overall: great place for a great cut and the price can't be beat. Note: CASH ONLY. read more

Let me keep it simple. Victor is the BEST barber I've ever had. BEST. Haircuts have taken on a whole new level of experience here. Through the professionalism, timeliness, and quality of cut. James barber stands head and shoulders above every other barber I've ever been to. read more

Ryan S. was very accurate in his review. Low cost for an extremely high quality haircut. I usually pay 20-30 dollars for haircuts in LA. 14 dollars is a steal. The barber, Victor, is precise and takes his time. The blend he did on my fade was perfect. Friendly guy and plays relaxing music, Not open on Sundays. read more

I am new to the area and I'm opening a business nearby. I came across James Barber Shop on Yelp and decided to give them a shot. Husband/Wife team. Really nice folks. I'm used to spending 30$ or more for a professional hair cut so the price was fine. Elizabeth took her time throughout my cut to make sure she was cutting the appropriate amount off and that her cut was styled correctly to my head shape. It was a 50 min cut but it was done so out of care and genuine professionalism, which I feel is few and far between with the average barber. I was impressed, and I will be going back from now on. Great work! read more