High Stakes Barbershop

Committed to satisfaction

Available by appointment

Elise is absolutely amazing! I live about 45 minutes away, but the drive is always worth it. I…read morehonestly can't imagine trusting anyone else with my hair or my daughter's. Her knowledge and passion for hair truly set her apart. She takes the time to listen to exactly what you want and has the skill to bring it to life. On top of that, she's incredibly kind, welcoming, and made me feel comfortable from the moment I walked in. I'm so grateful I found her--she's officially my go-to hairstylist, and I couldn't recommend her more highly!

This salon specializes in men's cuts and there's limited stylists who will do women's cut. I…read morehaven't gone to a salon in years and did a lot of searching until I decided to book an appointment with Kristy. Booking was easy, as it can be done online. Kristy was so easygoing and we chatted the entire time I was getting my hair cut. I showed her the length I was going for and had her go from there. In the end, I realized the length was shorter than what I wanted but I love it still. It was honestly one of the best experiences I've had at a salon.

Men's haircut by Will

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Perfect Gentleman Salon

I've been coming here for about 2 years now and Mikey always does a great job. He knows exactly how…read moreI like my hair and I've never left disappointed. Definitely recommend him if you're looking for a great barber!

The Perfect Gentleman Salon is absolutely amazing! A gem in Pasadena. Quality people, quality…read moretreatment, excellent service. Mikey is the best! Consistent high quality haircut every time.

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Barber Embassy

4.9(85 reviews)

2.6 mi•Downtown

Oops, I honestly thought I had left a review for this place…read more 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!

Ivan has been my go to barber for the past 8 years. I've gone through countless different hair…read morestyles 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.

Clean and organized.

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B Side U - Pasadena

4.9(220 reviews)

2.9 mi•South

Available by appointment

Free parking

Kendraya did amazing with my hair! She completely understood what I wanted and I'm very happy with…read moreit!

I got my haircut from Ryan last month and he did a great job. I will be going back today for my…read moresecond cut!

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Haircut by Nami

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Boathouse Barbershop

5.0(35 reviews)

2.9 mi•South

Just got my shaggy hair cut into a handsome shorter style from Andy. He was so nice, easy, and did…read morea great job. The shop is a great vibe, and I will be coming back here from now on. Thanks for the great experience!

Best Haircut experience in my life!!!…read more Andy is a true professional and great person to speak with. I look forward to getting my haircut here until I'm bald. Thank you Andy

Traditional cut by Andy

Work in progress, reflected in mirror

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Every cut is finished with a straight razor.

Floyd's 99 Barbershop

3.7(306 reviews)

2.7 mi•South

Lilly.did a great job. That place always has good tunes (think 80s, punk and absolutely random…read morestuff).

Tre (Trevon) is THE ABSOLUTE BEST!!!…read more Make sure to book your cut with him, you won't go wrong. He's been cutting my hair for over a year now. After having him as my stylist/barber, there's no one else that I want touching my hair. His customer service is second to none. He's quite literally one on the nicest people that I have ever met & I enjoy catching-up with him every time I come in. His skills are second to none - I actually had the pleasure of meeting him while he was a student many moons ago. To see his evolution as a professional is really quite cool. He has come a long way & a beast when it comes to turning out a style that you like. The great thing is that he is big on collaboration. At the end of the day, he is not satisfied unless you are. He welcomes ideas & is very creative at giving his own useful input. The only "regret" that I have is that my hair doesn't grow fast enough so that I can have him cut it. Seriously, book Tré. You'll be happy you did. 5 stars. Also, shoutout to Eloisa R. for being such a lovely person to work with as well.

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Rose City Barbershop

4.5(138 reviews)

0.7 mi

Low prices and easy appointment scheduling through their website. Service is quick and…read moreprofessional.

Shaved me up good!!! ran in last minute and they totally accommodated me…read morethanks guys!

Fresh Undercut by the one and only, Chris

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Our Thing Barbershop

5.0(14 reviews)

3.0 mi•Downtown

If you're looking for a solid, dapper haircut in the Pasadena area, please check out Our Thing…read moreBarbershop. Full disclosure, Gaspar has been cutting my hair for the better part of the last year. When I heard he was starting his own shop, I had to come check it out! The shop is located within Salon Republic at the Paseo Colorado. You can park in the structure and get your parking validated for up to 90 minutes for free. Gaspar has put in a lot of work into giving the shop a mafia/mob style aesthetic. The brick wall, bullet holes, pictures of the mob and vintage style barber chair is such an awesome touch! He's really doing his best to bring back the feel of an old-school barbershop. As far as the haircut goes, don't go in expecting a quick cut. You can really see Gaspar's attention to detail when I ask for a comb-over fade. He's personable and easy to chat with, so I don't feel like I'm just there for a haircut. One of my favorite things about getting a cut here is the hair-wash. Not only is it super relaxing, but it means I don't have to go and cleanup the little hairs. Gaspar also does beard and mustache trims, as well as a straight razor shave. 10/10 would recommend Gaspar to anyone looking for an affordable, quality cut.

Great Service Great Cut definitely recommend 1930s style good price takes time to give the best cut…read moreThanks

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Classic gentleman's cut

Studio 91 by Raffi

4.8(45 reviews)

3.1 mi•Downtown

The cut Raffi gave me was one of, if not the very best cut I've ever had. You can tell he takes…read moregreat pride in his work just like a great barber should. In LA you receive poor haircuts from many places. NEVER at Raffi D. It's the one barber that I can always rely on. Extremely professional and you can tell he really respects the art. What I also love about this place is the awesome membership packages they offer. I got myself the Executive membership that gets me a cut plus beard trim once a week at a very reasonable price. In the end I highly recommend this spot to anyone in need of a cut or facial hair grooming. Simply can't ask for a better barber.

customer service worse than the haircuts. Staff was insanely rude and disrespectful. Such a jokeread more

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Noah

5.0(18 reviews)

2.9 mi•Downtown

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Great service Friendly…read moreAttentive and thoughtful. I will definitely go back as they also have great products.

100% recommend if you're looking to get haircut and especially a perm. Noah is super friendly and…read morealso very talented and informative when it comes to how to take care of your hair and how to best style it. You'll never have to worry when it comes to getting a good haircut or perm coming to him.

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David U.

197

7 years ago

So I've been on the hunt for a new barber for a while now but always was left unhappy with my cut they would always be uneven or just weird, until I met enzo. I first met him at his old barber shop and when I left I KNEW this was the guy, my girlfriend told me that it was the best hair cut I had in a while. When It was time for a new cut, I knew who to call. That's when i found about high stakes, I set an appointment and showed up a bit early but I didnt get the normal quiet, come in and wait for your hair cut I was warmly welcomed by enzo. During the hair cut I felt like I was hanging out with a friend getting a cut, he has a cool personality and let me tell you this man has talent! I have this cowlick and he sure knew how to tame it, left with a smile on my face and an excitement to do my hair. High stakes barber shop my number one recommendation from here on out. read more

Ben M.

2 years ago

JD was friendly and professional, and the work he did was fantastic. Best haircut I've had in a long time. The shop itself was really inviting, and I felt right at home as soon as I walked in the door. read more

John K.

17 days ago

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