2 stars, because Blake was nice and funny, however I was misinformed by all of the 5 star reviews for this shop. I got a pretty terrible haircut and fade that ruined all progress from prior cuts. Parking is a mess and interior is very outdated. $50 for a subpar haircut that I need to get fixed one week later is the reason I'm writing a review. read more

Blake is the best! Every time we go in, we show him a new picture of a style we'd like to try and he nails it perfectly!!! Also, the pricing here is extremely reasonable! read more

Miguel has been cutting my hair for some years now. He's friendly and funny, quick with his scissors, and knows his stuff. The price is fair and the mood is always welcoming. I have only good things to say about Svelte. My wife has had her hair cut here too, so it's not just for dudes! read more

Super cool shop with a great vibe and atmosphere. Blake somehow gives the best haircut I've ever had with no effort. Witnessing him chop and converse, seemingly not accomplishing too much, but in reality sculpting and producing a hair cut that will taint any future haircut from anyone else. I was visibly upset after the first, and only time I ever went to anyone else for a cut after experiencing a chop from Blake. The culmination of decades experience, natural talent and genuine desire to make everyone in his chair look, and feel, as good as they can shows. What a good dude. Grab a miller lite and let him do his thing. You won't be disappointed. If you are, you're wrong. Not him or the shop. K? K. read more

I have been searching for a good barber for 1.5 years in LA and so glad I found Marvin! He is a very skilled barber, and takes the time and effort to make sure your haircut is perfect. Hes also a really nice guy and I enjoy our conversations. He is always reliable and on-time. read more

Been going to Blake for years. Always gives a great haircut. This place is a great little shop in Hollywood. Highly recommend.

Amazing haircut, excellent service, and amazing vibe. Highly recommend!! I wish I lived closer to this spot.

A great neighborhood barber who always has time for me. Miguel has been cutting my hair and I recommend him to everybody. Sometimes you can just walk in without even getting an appointment. If he's free he'll take you I love that about a barber. Mike read more

Meh. Drove an hour to try this place out, it seemed cool from yelp. Location is hard to spot for a first timer, there's no parking, it's a good hike up the hill to find parking. Haircut was meh. The fade I received wasn't too great, I got a hard part, but with the fade you can't really even see the hard part. The top was cut but when I got home to try and style it, it was nearly impossible to style it looked sloppy. Don't think I'm going to return. If you are looking for a place that can do an amazing combover style look elsewhere. The real pros normally will style your hair in the shop and fix accordingly. This place was just a quick snip and goodbye. read more

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Blake is simply the best barber I've ever had in LA. With 18 years of experience under his belt, he expertly transforms my hair and beard every time to make me my most confident self. He's incredibly sweet, friendly, funny, and for lack of a better word, just really cool! I always look forward to my haircuts with him. read more

Ask for Luis!!! Amazing service, great conversation..... fixed my line up!! Did exactly what I asked for definitely coming back!

I've pretty much been seeing Nicky for my haircuts since they moved into the neighborhood and man, he's an excellent barber (or hair stylist, whichever you prefer). He's convivial and cool, fast but attentive. I always walk out of Svelte looking better, and that makes me feel better... give Svelte a try. PS The Svelte Hollywood shop is clean and they maintained protocols up through the scariest of quarantine periods, mindful of the rules and laws. They deserve small business support in these tough times. read more

Nothing feels better than a fresh haircut. I stopped by the other day and was treated like a king, thank you.

I was just in last week and got a haircut with Marvin. One of the best I've had, he takes his time and is super detailed. He's a really nice guy and wants to make sure you're happy with everything. Sometimes I'll get a haircut in LA and I swear they just rush and don't even listen to what I say lol. If you're looking for a quality barber, someone who goes above and beyond, go see Marvin at Svelte in Hollywood. Thanks again Marvin! read more

Got a cut at another spot a month ago I wasn't stoked on. Decided to try to get it touched up, so gave this place a shot. Marvin was really patient and took his time making sure my hair was fixed up in a way I'd be happy with. It seriously looks 1000x better than it did. I'll definitely come back read more

Gabe did a great job! Good vibes , and Definitely the best haircut I've ever had! Found my new barber!

Great spot. Got a superb haircut from Joshua. Walked in with a mop for hair and scraggly beard and Josh fixed me right up. Josh really took his time to teach me about my own hair and even showed me how to style it, you can tell he really knows his stuff. Definitely coming back again! read more

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I have been coming here for years. I have always been happy with my haircuts. I was very disappointed on my last visit to find nobody wearing masks. The barber said he had been vaccinated. There was another barber and client without masks. I was uncomfortable and asked that ever put their masks on or I would leave. They complied, but the entire interaction was uncomfortable. I think I'll go elsewhere for my haircuts. read more

Great little place for a great haircut. They listen to exactly what you want with really good atmosphere. Billy went above and beyond to make sure I liked the way he cut my hair. It was my first time so they gave me 25% off on an already good deal (regularly $50 for a cut and beard trim). If you're a sports nut you'll def have fun chatting with everyone. read more

Miguel has been my barber for the last 7 years. I have followed him everywhere and now drive an extra 35 minutes every week to have him groom me. No other barber I trust to make me look good. 20/10 read more

My guy josh always comes in clutch fixing up my raggedy hair. I don't know what I want but he always delivers a nice trim each time. Nice spot & they even got a mini fridge if you're thirsty! I love it. read more

Came for a clean up. Left with a confused mullet. They let anyone cut hair these days.

The barber Miguel didn't do normal haircut Very disappointed When I come home and I sow my beard was done totally wrong even my hair I even feel so bad that I payed him 10$ extra Will not suggest next time to go there Horrible read more

My hair is thick/curly and its hard to find a barber shop that does a decent job. Marvin cut my hair this afternoon and did a great job! I showed him a few pics of what I wanted and he nailed it. I will definitely be back read more

Well -- the shop is not what it used to be it's missing it's owner Nicky. Each cut I get is a little worse but I'm loyal to this barbershop because it has such a cool vibe and Nicky was such a great barber but he left to another location and unfortunately the Hollywood barbershop has fallen way behind. I wish you all the best and I hope you continue to stay open. read more

Get down to Svelte! Second time in since they've opened...experience was better than the last. Hot towel shave after Timmy cleaned me up for my upcoming trip. Got to say these barbers know what they're doing. Btw, they got beers! read more

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I've been a very proud customer for half a decade now and every time I go elsewhere I'm disappointed. The guys really care about their customers and actually do more for them than anyone else I've met before. Each time the atmosphere is great and the place is very clean. Today I was stuck in traffic as there was an accident, but I was still served even though it might have effected Erik W's personal schedule. Nowhere else would this had happened. And I have an important meeting tomorrow so this cut was extremely important. I'm VERY happy with the work and could not recommend this place more. I've told all my friends about it for years and do reserve your spot in time because it's always busy. And it should be. These guys are the best. read more

I drove over an hour to go here as id seen recommendations that they were good with long beards. Arrived 15 min early for my appointment as my barber was out to lunch. 25min later the guy was a no show so the receptionist took me for a cut and a beard trim up. Guy was fine, friendly and no issues there really, but not the level of expertise I had expected. It dawned on me later that while I was waiting, for my appointment, they had a walk in who was gleefully welcomed with an offer for a beer or water while I sat there for 25+ minutes with zero interaction. This guy was seated in 2min with an offer for a beer and I had a no show and a mercy cut after nearly 30min of waiting. I didn't even know they had beer, hell, I would have bought one had id know. Fine if you live around there I guess but hardly worth the recommendations id been given for a master beard trim. Frankly, I'm pissed about the beer. Just feels like a burn when a fucking walk in gets treated so different. read more

barbers are very friendly I highly recommend this place. they care a lot if you're satisfied with your haircut these is my place to go when my boy need a haircut if you save tour spot they will certainly be waiting for you so you don't need to wait. read more

This place has easy neighborhood parking. I was running late and Josh was still able to cut my hair. I really appreciated his accommodation and the haircut was one of the best I've gotten. Will come again! read more

Best barbershop I've ever been to. A quick beard trim and haircut always made feel great and look good too. Nicky is the man, he always greets me with a smile and good conversation. I look forward to seeing him every couple weeks. Professional, timely, friendly and the best are all words that describe this shop. read more

Probably the best haircut I've got in years. Before this I used to cut my own hair because of a bad barber experience. I hesitated at first but I'm really glad I booked with Josh! Best shop in Hollywood! read more

My son loved this place. 17 year old are all about the "hair"-- Great ambiance and good stylists. They are super friendly! Garnik is a super conversationalist :-) The Hollywood shop is conveniently located to our home. read more

Love the place. A premium over what you'd pay a barber, but a cheaper, better cut than you'd get in some of Hollywood's finest salons. Because of the premium-over-barber prices, and their small size, they pride themselves on having all good cutters, so you may not need to worry about booking a particular person if you're on a schedule. Will definitely return. read more

The best barbershop I've ever had before in LA. Professionalism and attention to details were incredible. Satisfied with experience! Good job! read more

I'm a born and raised Angelino & been getting fades since my teenage years in the 1990's. So needless to say, I've been the recipient of very good & downright horrible hair cuts throughout the Los Angeles & Orange County area. I started getting my haircut by Nicky at Svelte in 2014. He is by far the best barber I've ever been to This Bostonian has some haircutting skills! Svelte is a premium Barbershop that offers Top Notch service! You won't be disappointed Tip: Make an appointment using their website, gosvelte.com & get ready for an awesome experience! read more

They say the difference between a good haircut and a bad haircut is two weeks. Well, it's been four. It's still bad. Although I just looked it up, and the guy who gave me this haircut doesn't work there anymore, so I guess you don't have to worry about getting a haircut from him. That makes him the third person I've had a haircut from at this shop who abruptly left, and I've only been going there since last summer. I feel bad having to write this because I do like going there, everyone is nice and I like the atmosphere, but I'm sick of gambling with my haircuts. I haven't gone to Nicky yet because he is always booked up. I assume if you get a haircut from him he'll actually do it competently, but I don't really feel like rolling the dice anymore. read more

I got a haircut from Garnick this past Saturday in the morning and when he asked me how I want my hair cut, I gave my standard response of a #4 clippers on the sides and back and about an inch off the top. Well, Garnick took these very vague and non descriptive details I gave him and gave me the BEST haircut I've ever had! Ever! I come home and even my wife complimented my haircut, which is a first. The whole experience and professionalism was just a great time. Worth every penny, thank you Garnick. See you in about a month! read more

The guys are great here, really professional with great laid back attitude and the whiskey tray is a very welcome addition! I'm from Dublin and made a sarcastic quip about the lack of Irish whiskey, to which the owner went into the back room and produced a brand new bottle of Jameson. Having just recently moved to the neighbourhood, very happy to have found Svelte. read more

I thought the place was in a cool location and have seen it walking by. I made an appointment and it was the last appointment they could take before they close. The Workers are very nice and pretty cool...However, my haircut came out to 35 dollars and with a $10 tip it was $45. My haircut did not look good....most people didnt even notice it and all my other friends looked way cooler with their haircuts. I thought this could be the place where I could regularly get cool haircuts but it was just a big waste of money. You can get a much better haircut for half the money I promise read more