I made an appointment for my dad a few months ago and Mari did an amazing job. My dad's hair and…read morebeard was out of control and Mari offered a senior discount. Thank you so much I'll continue bringing my dad back for his grooming.

Hair was done by Gloria, the work at The Cream Shop is always 10/10! You're in good hands with them…read morefor sure every-time you book an appointment or walk-in! Definitely would recommend getting your hair bleached and dyed here because it always turns out amazing! The atmosphere of the shop is amazing too!! It's so goth/rockabilly style and they make you feel like home! Also make sure to stop by the fish tank, there's so many!!!! ^o^ Thank you so much for letting me be a loyal customer!!!

Luis gave me a fire mullet last week super satisfied had to tip the man good, definitely will be…read moreback in a month

Great experience good vibes! Scheduled an appointment for my sons haircut for picture day and they…read morewere able to get me in that day. Brian did an awesome job! Definitely will be coming back.

Overall an amazing experience. Matthew was very friendly and did an excellent job getting my hair…read moreand beard cleaned up. Matthew cut my hair exactly how I wanted it and cleaned up my beard and mustache perfectly. Highly recommend this barbershop.

On a number of occasions, I have walked into this barbershop and most of the barbers are distracted…read morehaving conversations amongst each other or just not paying attention to the customers as they walk in. I understand that there's times when people make appointments but not one barber approached me saying hey you you'll be next or hey thanks for coming in knowing how to cut hair is a customer service industry and it seems like a bunch of little kids were just given a scissors and said just go for it. I will never go back here again. I was sitting like a fool for 45 minutes without any acknowledgement. I finally just walked out. You need to acknowledge your patrons and make them feel welcome whether they have an appointment or not.

Here is what you need to know about thick Asian hair: it does not cooperate. It does not lie flat…read morebecause you asked nicely. It does not taper because some guy with a certificate from a six-week barber program waved clippers in its general direction. It grows outward with a kind of structural defiance, perpendicular to your skull, and it has humiliated more barbers than you'd think possible given that roughly two billion people on earth are walking around with some version of it. You have two options: you find someone who understands the architecture of the problem, or you pay eighty-five dollars at some place in Silver Lake with exposed brick and a cocktail menu and hope that the price tag correlates to competence. Often it does not. Tony at Checkmate Barbershop charges forty dollars. The shop is in Montebello, which means it is not trying to be anything other than a barbershop. No reservations. No app. No hot towel upsell. You walk in, and if Tony's chair is open, you sit in it, and he does the thing that a surprising number of expensive barbers cannot do, which is cut your hair correctly. A one on the sides, tapered up, trim the top -- the kind of straightforward men's cut that sounds simple until you're the person holding the clippers and staring at hair that wants to project horizontally from the fade line like it's staging a protest. Tony navigated it with the quiet precision of someone who has solved this problem a thousand times and doesn't need to narrate the process. The taper was seamless. The top was shaped without being overthought. The cut looked right the day of and -- the real test -- still looked right a week later, which is when most mediocre haircuts reveal themselves for what they are. The shop itself is contemporary and clean, the kind of place where the design suggests someone cares but not so much that you feel like you're being charged for the aesthetic. The music was excellent and omnivorous in a way that told you something about the people running the place: The Specials drifted into Mungo Jerry drifted into something from the mid-eighties, the kind of rotation that makes you want to sit in the chair a little longer even after the cut is done. The vibe is friendly without being performative. Nobody tried to become my best friend. Nobody ignored me either. It was the Goldilocks zone of barbershop social interaction, which if you've ever sat through a forty-five-minute cut with a barber who won't stop talking about crypto, you know is not a trivial thing. Forty dollars. Walk-in. In Montebello. For a precision fade on difficult hair that holds up better than cuts I've paid nearly three times as much for. The math is so simple it's almost embarrassing that it took me this long to find it.

Mario hooked me up with one of the best cuts I've had in a long time. Super professional, easy to…read moretalk to, and skilled with the clippers. The cut came out clean and fresh, and the whole process was smooth from start to finish. The shop is clean and a chill vibe. Highly recommend checking him out at Checkmate Barbershop.

Donovan did an amazing job with my indecisive 15 year old! I was very happy to see the smile on my…read morekiddos face! Thank you Donavan!!

Dope shop... everyone was super nice and greeted me when I entered as well as when I left…read more Decided to take a chance on Brenda based on all her good reviews. She was super cool (was like catching up with an ol' friend)... her cut was fast and my hair came out good.

Been going to see Arnold. Appointments are easy online. He lots of appointments during the day…read more Accepts credit card. His rate is on the lower side but his quality of work is just as good. Great for Asian hair like mine. Middle fade with a taper and trim on top. Shampoo and wash is available before and after your cut

I love the haircut I got from Christine! She did an amazing job and took her time to carefully cut…read moremy hair which I really appreciated. She gave me useful tips for maintaining the hair shape. Booking was very easy and flexible via the website. The salon itself is nice and clean. I like that the shampoo service is included with haircut. Easy street parking out front.

I had a great experience getting my haircut here, thanks to Tommy. From the moment I walked in, he…read morewas incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the whole visit feel comfortable right away. I asked for a mid fade with a trim on top, and he absolutely delivered. The fade was clean, blended perfectly, and the top was shaped just right--exactly what I was hoping for. You can tell he really pays attention to detail and takes pride in his work. On top of that, Tommy made the whole experience enjoyable with his positive attitude and easygoing personality. It didn't feel rushed at all, and he made sure everything looked right before I left. Definitely one of the better haircut experiences I've had. I'll be coming back for sure.

My wife had been mentioning I needed to find a good barber. At the last minute on Sun, we called…read morethe Nobleman Barber Shop and got an appointment with Tommy. Tommy was really friendly, easy going and comfortable to communicate with. Per my wife's direction, he executed a great modern cut for me. Tight with a fade on the side and back and cleaned up my front. I am finding my haircut very easy to wear and feeling very light as this summer heat is picking up. I am really pleased with this cut and would recommend Tommy to anyone looking for a friendly and talented barber.

Been coming to this family owned business since I was 19 I'm 46 now ... long time customer…read more.. amazing service ... best barbers... very professional...

Been coming here for 10 years never been disappointed in my haircut. Shoutout Chris for always…read moretaking care of me and being punctual for my appointments