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!

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.

Alex was my barber and I recommend him highly. He was nice, talented, very personable, thoughtful…read moreand took great care in cutting my hair just the way I explained it and wanted it cut. Metered parking available out front.

I had the privilege of getting my first haircut at Grey Matter over 10 years ago when they were in…read moreNoHo. My barber suggested I try a bald fade and I went with it even though I was used to basic haircuts my whole life. He also said if I let him try shaping my beard, it could look nice, so I tried that too, since I had never tried seeing what I looked like with a beard. Alex and all the barbers always take care of me and keep my fade and beard looking right. They are always professional, courteous, funny, chill, and on top of how to be the best barbers they can be. The store itself is chill, modern, hip, clean, warm, family friendly, inviting, stocked with drink options, and with all the best music playing. They have an easy to use website for bookings and are flexible if you need to cancel or reschedule - or be seen last minute. For instance, last week I wanted to look ready for a special event, and they graciously got me in last minute and in time for the event. I really appreciate the team at Grey Matter and think they are the best barbershop in LA.

Gianni is the reason I keep coming back to AANUKO. A year and a half in and I'm not going anywhere…read more I have thick wavy hair and more cowlicks than one head should be allowed. I'd been getting the same high fade for a decade and wanted to try the longer wave thing everyone's doing. The first barber I asked for it butchered it, mostly because he'd never done a long cut in his life. Gianni took one look, diagnosed what was actually going on up there, and got me to a halfway cut. A couple months later, the cut grew in as he planned and he took me from 80 to 100%, right in time for my vow renewal. His profile calls him the brushback king and I couldn't agree more. Fair warning: he's meticulous, so plan on real time in the chair. You get what you pay for! Also book ahead. At least a month, in my experience. Gianni's popular and I've never once seen anyone get off the waitlist. The shop itself is worth the trip on its own. Great furniture, plants everywhere, and a back patio you can sit on if you're early or just want to hang. Vibes and the place is always clean. Their systems are top notch too. Plenty of notice before your appointment, everything organized, they offer you a drink when you sit down, and they use good products from the wash through the styling. The host is always so nice, everyone there is personable, and the music's great. One heads up: no parking lot. Street parking can be iffy if you catch a bad day, but there's usually at least one spot within a block. Go see Gianni!

UPDATE: I have never in my life changed a five-star review to one star. This is a first…read more Four weeks ago I wrote the review below calling this my forever salon. I found Aanuko because it's owned by Hanz de Fuko, whose products I use and love. My first cut with Grace was the best I'd had in ten years of searching this city. I booked my second appointment on the spot through their promotion and have been telling everyone I know to come here. Today, that second appointment. I got delayed at Kaiser pharmacy around the corner picking up medication and texted ahead that I was running behind. The salon replied "no worries" and asked for my ETA. Minutes later, they called and cancelled my appointment outright. No offer to shorten the service, no flexibility. A 30-minute men's cut, same stylist, returning client, sitting in my car outside their door. I understand schedules. What I don't understand is telling a customer "no worries" and then pulling the appointment while he's parked outside. If it couldn't be honored, say that in the text. Don't reassure someone and then cancel. Everything I wrote below about the space, the products, and Grace's skill is still true. That's what makes this so disappointing. They converted a customer for life in one visit and lost him just as fast - over ten minutes.

Manly and Sons is definitely the best shop in the area to get a cut, shave or beard trim. I've been…read moregoing here for haircuts for several years now and it never disappoints. All the barbers at the spot are chill, especially the homie Randy. Randy really takes the time to get whatever haircut you want right! Whether it's a straight razor shave, fresh fade/taper or just a cut Randy will get you right!

Manly and Sons is the spot to go in LA for your cut. I always sit down with George who makes sure…read moreto take the time to work with whatever cut i'm going for. George is highly professional and can pull of any cut, 10/10 would recommend George for your next cut. The whole team at Manly and Sons are professional and always put the time in to make sure you look great. No frills, just what you need an amazing hair cut.

Came in with no reference photo and hair that was basically a Karen styled bob and Melvin still did…read moreme right. I was looking for a barber that knows how to cut Asian hair and I found exactly that. He's an absolute master with scissors and knows exactly how to work with the type of hair you have. He recommended some product that's more specific to my hair type and buying it at their store was $10 cheaper than buying it online. Great place with great barbers, I'll definitely be coming back once I need another cut!

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.

The quality of the cut was amazing and very professional …read more Dan the barber is a true gentleman .

This was a bruising and painful experience, quite literally. In addition, it was overpriced. The…read morebarber cut my face right above my mustache (very visible) and scratched the back of my neck with some God-awful blade. The buzzer wasn't very sharp and it pulled my hair several times. This "treatment" cost me $70!! I was charged an additional $10 for trimming my eyebrows. Unbelievable! Certainly not going back there.

Aaron is a wizard with scissors!…read more Previously, I had switched around to from 3 different barbers...each one just slightly missing the mark...I would bring in a reference photo and then my hair cut would always be "off". With Aaron, it was like nothing I have ever experienced: He took one glance at my reference and then gave me a precise breakdown on how my head shape, face structure, and hair texture was going to effect the reference photo and how he was going to alter his cutting style to achieve the look.. The end result was flawless!!! Money well spent. I can finally sleep well tonight knowing I have found my permanent barber. If you've struggled to get the precise look you want OR if you want someone that can freestyle and give you a completely fresh look, Aaron is your guy!!!

For the past five years, Etiquette Barbers has delivered an exceptional experience every time…read more Their attention to detail, personal touch, and professionalism truly set them apart from the rest.

Don't go anywhere else.. happy customer they know what they…read moreare doing and they do it well

I usually get my hair cut with Luisa because she's a talented stylist who is able to make my cut…read morelook perfect every time She wasn't available to day I went to trim my undercut and had to use Angelo instead. I showed him a picture of the cut I wanted: 1 & 1/2" on the with side burns at 1" and the back shaved at a zero. Instead, I got the back of my next shaved at a 1 and it's going to grow back in 6 days and I'll have to get it cut again. Angelo is a talented barber but he's standoffish and condescending to female clients. I didn't want to argue with him because I don't want to run the risk of getting really bad cut. Isabel is also really good - she listens to my preferences of getting my haircut, and she doesn't get upset if I ask for adjustments. This spot is really good and convenient. The women stylists are so easy to work with. Angelo can be condescending at times.

Hammer & Nails is like walking into a mancave that actually smells good. Leather chairs, wood,…read moremusic that *doesn't* make you feel like you're in a teenager's gym playlist... My barber not only cleaned up my mess of a face but did it while managing to make small talk feel not awkward. The precision was next level. I walked out looking like I had my life together- which, for the record, I absolutely do not. Bonus points for the complimentary drink and the fact that nobody tried to upsell me on $40 hair paste. Highly recommend for anyone who wants to look sharp but doesn't want to spend 45 minutes explaining what "just clean me up a bit" means.

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.