Ivan has been my go to barber for the past 8 years. I've gone through countless different hair styles and have alway left his haircuts feeling clean and presentable. His attention to detail is unparalleled and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an elevated barber experience. read more

Not good. Who wants to wait 1 month for a appointment. If you want a haircut you have to wait 1 month read more

I have been going to Ivan for a very long time before my little boy was born and now we all go to Ivan , me and my 2 boys ! He has been a professional, ethical, nice and accommodating by all means! read more

So, after over a year of quarantine and now a full vaccine in hand, decided my first stop was to return to Ivan for a world-class cut. Bottomline, Ivan is the very best. His shop is not like any others, especially in Pasadena. He is professional and talented, his service and attention to detail is unmatched. You would expect to pay much more for the service and experience, his prices are very reasonable. I have been going to Ivan for a couple of years and each time I am reminded of the great service and cut, unlike any others. He does get busy, so I tend to book a few weeks out at a time. read more

I wanted to do something special for my Best Friend's wedding this past weekend. I found Ivan and coordinated with him to get all the Groomsmen professional shaves the morning of the wedding. He was more than accommodating. There were 6 of us but he took his time but was efficient as well. He went above and beyond to make our experience special. He even offered up light refreshments while we waited. Not only were we all BLOWN AWAY by his professional ability, we all felt like he catered to each one of us personally. Can't say enough about how special it was! We stayed at the Langham Huntington in Pasadena and it was a few minutes away! Park in the adjacent structure. They validate! read more

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Nowadays, it is so hard to find a talented barber, one who does not just use clippers and saw-cut crazily over a man's hair and go so short that you're done in 2 minutes. Furthermore, it is so hard to find a talented one that opens on Sundays as well. Thank God for Ivan of Barber Embassy. He is amazing--talented, courteous, kind, skilled, professional and listens to everything you want. I wanted a really nice haircut for my husband like the Fredrik Eklunds and the Ryan Serhants that you see in Million Dollar Listing New York--those brokers that exhibit a clean-looking haircut without breaking into your savings account. Ivan really delivered and at a cost that is so reasonable and affordable. Furthermore, his shaving service that he offers is something that no one can deliver, not even The Art of Shaving. Ivan is truly skilled and gave my husband the cleanest shave without making your pores irritated or skin agitated from the blade. There was not a flaw in Ivan's work. He is very prompt in appointment time and he does not rush you because he wants perfection. His shop is pristine and so clean and orderly. I was amazed that the comb he used for my husband was wrapped in plastic, brand new! I mean, that was really reassuring and a nice gesture. His taste in music is so eclectic that it just makes the whole mood situation roll well. Men, really do yourselves some justice and give Ivan the time to show you what a man's haircut is seriously about. read more

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Oops, I honestly thought I had left a review for this place. I absolutely love the level of professionalism that Ivan S. Handles with his business. If every barbershop would follow his business practice as an example I am sure they would be very successfully and have nothing but happy customers. Story time, So I decided to come here because my barber is no longer practicing as a hairstylist, therefore, I needed to find a new barber to do my hair. I am very particular as to who cuts my hair and how they cut it, price for me is not really an issue and I don't mind paying for quality. That being said I messaged him online and I was happy that he was able to respond promptly and fit me in at my requested appointment time. I CAN NOT BELIEVE I DIDNT HAVE TO WAIT OVER 15 MINUTES FOR AN APPOINTMENT. This man has such amazing time management skills that he will not keep his customer waiting for more than 5 mins. He honors your appointment and he makes sure you get seen when you are to be seen. I am going to be coming back for the simple fact that he deserves my business and my money. As such, I will be making an appointment soon. I would recommend this to anyone who needs a professional haircut at a professional location. Thank you Ivan, you are simply an amazing human being and I appreciate all you do! read more

Ivan is top notch! Hands down the best barber in town. Not only is he extremely skilled with a pair of scissors, clippers, and razor, but his attention to detail is on point. I swear I always want to get a shampoo after a cut, but barbers never do it! Ivan at Barber Embassy makes sure you are ready to hit the town right out of the chair! read more

Haircuts by Ivan are always on point!! I started coming here a few months ago. Ivan takes his time and gets it right every time. read more

Amazing cuts every time!! Been going here for 3 years and don't plan on stopping anytime soon.

Great Haircuts and chill vibes, highly recommend.

In a word: Incredible. I'm your typical Supercuts customer - never really understood the concept of paying more just for a haircut... until I met Ivan. From the moment I walked in I knew this would be a different sort of experience. Clean, organized, and classy. He is warm and personable and the appointment based schedule is great since he saw me immediately when I arrived. Ivan has an eye for detail, it seemed as though he used all the tools (high quality by the way) to get my cut just right. He even cut some stray hairs from my eyebrows (first time I've ever had a barber do that before). And of course, the straight razor and warm towel is a nice touch. Validated parking is available in the adjacent structure - easy in, easy out. My neighbor even mentioned how good my new haircut looked when I got home. Will definitely be returning. read more

Amazing cut and beard trim, highly recommended. Ivan is a true master of his craft. It's a whole experience and his level of professionalism is second to none. read more

Just straight amazing. Ivan will take care of you. Stop thinking about it and just go already. :D read more

Wow! Wow! Wow! I'm from Nashville and was in town for an event. I found Ivan at Barber Embassy here on Yelp and was able to get in for a same day appointment! I'm so glad I did. The shave and the experience were amazing. Ivan was great to talk to, his barber space, was really nice, and he's great at his craft. My only regret was that I couldn't take him up on his bourbon offer :( I had to head back to work. Ivan was very responsive, and I highly suggest him. Wish I could be a regular! I'll for sure be back when I'm in Pasadena. read more

I've had 3 haircuts with Ivan over the last 8 months, and am ready to say he is the best barber I've had. The guy has great style sense, and a sharp eye for detail. He is humble, takes his time, and leaves you with a crisp cut that looks great the day of, and importantly, 6 weeks down the road. I am an actor and came to Ivan right before getting my latest set of headshots: THAT is trust! Ivan is also a genuine pro and a helluva good guy to spend half an hour with. Complementary cold beverage, shampoo after, clean razor for the back and a hot towel for your neck - he will even style your hair with an appropriate selection from his product mini-bar - that kind of thing. I pay $40 plus tip per cut (he may still do promo pricing for new clients). It's slightly more than I was used to paying, but I've come to realize he's worth every cent and then some. Six stars. read more

Came across Barber Embassy during a business trip in Pasadena. I searched the area for barbers and this one came up. Based on reviews at the time, I was sure that this would be safe. Little to my knowledge did I realize that this would be the BEST haircut I've had. Ivan for starters was very accommodating and attentive to detail. After showing him and telling him what I was looking to do, he went above and beyond. He was very amiable and friendly the entire time. There was no awkward silence or conversation. He definitely is passionate about his work which shows with his final product. Unfortunately, I don't have photos as proof, but he kindly asked to take photos of my hair before and after. There was such a huge difference! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Ivan. You won't be sorry and will leave completely satisfied with his service. Also, he sold me some hair product which I absolutely love. Thanks! Thanks again Ivan! I will now be driving 30 miles from home just to have my hair cut by Ivan. My new barber... AND WELL WORTH IT! read more

I was not happy to have to change barbers when I changed jobs three months ago. But I read reviews here and contacted Ivan to be the first of what I expected would be a line of barbers looking for the right one. Jackpot! Ivan is dedicated to giving great haircuts and his workspace is the cleanest you will ever find. He is very personable and will make you look fantastic. Highly recommended and glad my search for a great barber was over so quickly! read more

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I wish there was an option for 6 stars, because Ivan at Barber Embassy is that good. His attention to detail is unmatched. I could have easily gone to any barbershop and waited an hour to get a decent haircut, but paying that small extra fee to get a quality haircut with no wait time is worth every penny. Might have been my all time favorite haircut. HIGHLY RECOMMEND Barber Embassy. read more

Great service, great cut and great guy. He accurately interpreted my horrible attempts at communicating my desired haircut despite my complete lack of accurate vocabulary to describe it. read more

I made an appointment I was promised hot towel service after the hair cut but never happened.

Ivan is incredibly talented. In fact, I fly down from San Francisco once a month to have Ivan cut my hair. I am very particular about my hair and he gives me the perfect cut every time. Lots of barbers can do skin fades but if you want a barber that can also use scissors and style medium length hair..look no further! read more

I don't live in LA at the moment but still make it a point to get an appointment with Ivan when I am in town. Great barber, great experience. read more

This is a young man with a new business but a real professional! He has a tonne of experience and it shows in his work! Truly the BEST cut I've had in 25 years!!! This is a real barber...scissors and straight blades! But he's got a great sense of style. He helped me! I'll definitely be returning! Next time I'll schedule a shave as well! I bit hard to find, north-west corner of E. Green and S. Hudson in the Salon Suites space...entrance on Hudson. Couldn't recommend more highly! To follow up, the sign of a great cut for me is, if the next day, I shower and can comb my hair and look as good as the day of the cut, then I got a great cut. And the next day it still looks great!!! Really happy with how updated I look! Thanks Ivan! read more

I was walking by this new place in the building I work and noticed a pretty cool barber pole inside one of the small shops. The black and white barber pole was a great eye catcher, leading me to find Ivan and his tiny shop. I cannot stress how hard it is to find a barber that does head shaves, let alone one that does them well. Ivan answered both of these for me and to top it off, he is literally located in the building I work at. In regards to Ivan's talent, I cannot stress his qualifications more than to say, he is funny, talented and developing his little business. If you are in the market for a new barber, give him a shot, help a small business owner out and I believe you will be pleasantly surprised. read more

My man Ivan did a great job on my hair! Been growing out for a long time and before that I used to go from barber to barber looking for someone who knows what they're doing. Now, I mean no disrespect to the others who used to cut my hair, but I think I finally found my barber! He's a true master of his craft. He takes his time and is deliberate with everything he does. If you're looking for a real quality cut, this is it right here. read more

This place is awesome and Ivan is an EXCEPTIONAL barber!!! Been looking forever for a good local barber and I finally found one! I couldn't recommend this place more highly. There's a reason this place has 5 stars. I'll definitely be coming back!!! read more

Ivan is a true artisan barber! He takes his time, and makes sure that the job is done right. This is a rarity in today's day and time. Make sure to book an appointment well in advance, because he is always busy. read more

Since moving to Pasadena, I've tried many barbers and salons and haven't found a place that I liked until coming to see Ivan. When you first come in you will notice his workstation very meticulously setup. Nothing is out of place. Ivan listens to what you ask for and cuts your hair the way you want unlike other places that I've been to where they cut your hair the way they think looks good. He is very professional and sociable which makes the experience even better. If you're looking for a good barber I highly recommend Ivan!!! read more

My boyfriend gets his haircuts here and I LOVE it!! He used to go to random places and it was such a hit or miss. Ivan is ALWAYS consistent and never disappoints. He is truly talented. read more

A true professional! I shave my own head and trim my beard about 90% of the time and had been looking for a barber to give me a clean look for special occasions. Contacted Ivan and he was very responsive from the beginning and we set up and appointment. His shop is clean and organized. It was a great experience from beginning to end. I already set up my next appointment after we finished up and already looking forward to it. read more

I recently moved to Pasadena and was stressing the thought of having to finding the right barber all over again. A very lucky choice on the yelp list presented me Ivan at Barber Embassy. The first time I walked into Ivan's studio, I had a good feeling about my decision. Everything in his shop was perfectly organized and immaculate (quite soothing to my self-diagnosed OCD). Since then I've had numerous haircuts from Ivan and I have left beyond satisfied each time. He gives you his undivided attention and takes his time with each process, from a straight-razor hairline shave to a relaxing shampooing and conditioning. No step seems to be missed from Ivans "haircut" which I would consider more of a spa treatment. What barber do you know gives you a eucalyptus steam face mask? Overall I am very pleased to have found a new barber and look forward to my next "treatment". read more

Classic old school training from a young up and coming professional! Truly a very pleasant experience, never rushed and very cordial. From the clean scissor cut to the hair shampoo, to the straight blade shave and a warm towel, to the blow dry style and comb. Your done feeling great and ready for the world. Ivan is definitely someone to come back to, and I highly recommend him! read more

Ivan is GREAT! Went to him a few times to prepare for my wedding date. Then on the big day my groomsmen and I went their for shaves and styling. He was very nice and did an amazing job. I've never had as close of a shave as that! His wife also had bagels and coffee for us when we got there. He made the beginning of my wedding day very enjoyable and relaxing! read more

Ivan is a great barber. Where do I start? His place makes you feel special the moment you walk in. He is meticulous when it comes to a fade and most men know that, that is one of the most important parts of a cut. He probably used 4-6 different clips and scissors and I was told it was the best haircut I have ever gotten...needless to say I will be back monthly to Ivan. The straight razor is always a nice touch. He fixed me up and I was on my way in 1 hour. I've been used to beauty salons that take 15 or so minutes and you are in and out...this was a great change and makes you feel special taking that time on your hair. If you are considering coming to Ivan, just Do It, you will love it! Trust me! read more

Ivan is most excellent. I am very happy with his work. Be sure to call ahead to make a reservation.

Great guy, great personality, great set up, and oh, btw , an AWESOME haircut. Go, you wont be disappointed! If you want TV screens and a clip, then you might not appreciate the skill and background that goes into his ability! This guy was literally born for this job! read more

Ivan offers the best haircut since my barber of 12 years moved to NYC. Ivan gave me a great clipper cut with natural fade. Awesome service. Hot towel and the place is immaculately clean. read more

Best barber shop experience ever! Ivan is a professional barber with his barber skills and customer services. Ever since i walked into this place, the experience I had makes hard for me to go other places. read more

Great haircut consistently!!! I went to Barber Embassy because of the reviews here on yelp. Believe it!