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Ernie's Chop Shop

4.3 (93 reviews)
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Closed 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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William G.

Ernie does a good job with my haircut, and my hair is hard to cut. I have very specific taste as far as how I get my hair cut, and Ernie and his staff never disappoint me. This shop has quite the history in North Torrance. The building itself has been here since the 1940's, and the shop used to be owned by other barbers. I used to come here when I was a kid. Ernie eventually bought this shop and transformed it into what it is now. Their prices are reasonable. Twenty bucks will get you a cut, plus tip. They are cash only. The shop has pretty cool decor, and they have a TV playing all the time. Patrons are mostly South Bay locals, and most are regulars. This place is a win-win for me, seeing as I live very close, and they have good service. Try em out.

Edgar A.

Went to jail and came back with more tattoos!! Come visit and check them out!! We also have premium TV (Friends, How I met your mother or Pawn Stars!)

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Tommy Q.

Okay...Louis left the Chop Shop a few months ago. I felt a bit abandoned. I decided to give Ernie a shot because his chair was open. The first hair cut wasn't bad at all. Wasn't exactly what I asked for but it was a decent first hair cut. Second hair cut was more along the lines of what I described (I brought in a picture this time). I decided to keep coming here. Well, the last few times the cuts have gotten worse. I ask for a low fade (for those of you from the east coast, basically a brooklyn fade). They start out that way but quickly end up in JAR HEAD territory. It's almost like he decides to change the entire cut last minute. Sometimes one side will be faded way above the temple and the other side will be where I requested it. Just about every time he gives me an egg head on the left side of my head. I asked many times PLEASE DO NOT CUT TOO CLOSE TO THE TOP/SIDE OF MY HEAD. And keep in mind that I did bring in a picture to show how I wanted it (please see pictures). It seems that the pictures have offended him. I went in today after about a month from the previous visit. I thought I would let my hair grow in and let him start from a blank canvas. I brought in the same picture and asked that he give me the same hair cut, but with a low fade. He gave me a crappy attitude "I GIVE YOU THE SAME HAIR CUT EVERY TIME.". I told him that I wasn't trying to confuse him or offend him. I think it's safe to say that I got the worst haircut I have ever received and I think it was out of spite. It started out nice and low but then he got on his cellphone for about 5 minutes and proceeded to give me a JAR HEAD haircut that the guy before me had. He tore up my neck with the straight razor (he does this every damn time but it was way nastier this time). In short he destroyed my hair. He didn't listen to me at all. I will never come back here again. He's one of the most unfriendly people I've come across, other than the jerk at Mac's. Please see the pictures I have uploaded. The first two are from today. The third is one of the first haircuts I got from Ernie. The egg head is very apparent in the pic. The fourth is the picture I brought in. I asked for this haircut but with a low fade. Notice that Mr. Anderson Cooper does not have an EGG HEAD cut.

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3 years ago

Bubba is the man! Very straight forward. He knew exactly what to do. Super talented guy. Will be coming back for sure. Luckily I live close.

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4 years ago

Cool Dude, would recommend it to and would go back specially my barber has gone to another state

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7 years ago

Ernie and his barbers cut hair. They cut hair really well. It's a barber shop. 5 stars.

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5 years ago

First time here today, Thomas fixed my messed up hair and got it looking really sharp !

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Ask the Community - Ernie's Chop Shop

Are you still closed for construction?

Yes, we’re hoping to be back next week. Unfortunately when it comes to construction, they say two week and it takes a month. We’re looking a April 24th return date.

Hello, how much for a low fade?

$30, cash only.

Hi! I'm trying to help my husband find a new barber. How much for a haircut and shave?

Hi there, we charge $30 for a haircut and a hot towel shave is $35. We take walk ins M-F, Saturday’s are by appt only. You can reach out to us thru here if you wish to book an appt. Any other question feel free to send us a message.

Does anyone know if Ernie will be opening in the next week or two?

Sorry we went know when we will be able to open as of yet. We still haven’t been cleared to open. If you have social media we will announce any updates there. IG: ernieschopshop Facebook: Ernie’s Chop Shop

Hi i was looking for a barber shop and came across yours. Great reviews I want to bring my 24 yr old son for a fresh new look he does have long hair and he lost a bet with me so it's coming off !!! How much for a haircut shave the works?!

Well you came to the right place. We love chopping off long hair. Haircuts are $23, hot towel shave is $30, and beard trims are $10-15. We are a walk in only and cash only shop. Check out our hours on here. Thanks.

Do we need to make appointments?

No appointments. Walk in, first come first served. And it's always worth the wait.

I just got a haircut here about two weeks ago. How much are trims/touch ups?

It’s $10. This includes very light touch up around the edges and shaved neckline.

How much is a haircut here?

$23, cash only.

How do I get appointment with Ernie?

You show up and wait until it's your turn. No appointments are offered. It's first come, first served.

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Been trying to find a barber that knew what they were doing for years.....it should not be that hard.

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