Just got the worst haircut of my life here, it was basically a buzzcut. I told the barber I wanted…read morethe sides and back to be .5 inches in length, and to take 1 inch off the top. To him, this meant the top needs to be 1 inch. After I saw my long hair drop onto my lap, I immediately told him to stop and I wanted to confirm with him exactly what I wanted. I spent the next 5 minutes trying to explain to him that 1 inch off the top didn't mean I wanted it to be 1 inch, but for it to be whatever my current length is minus 1 inch. He insisted that I wanted it to be 1 inch. I gave up and let him finish the cut, and I obviously didn't tip him. I don't think he noticed since he apparently can't add or subtract. I'm going to an event that I've been waiting a year for and was hoping to look good for it, but words can't describe how bad this haircut makes me look. I'm never coming back here again, and I urge anyone who is reading this to just go somewhere else. Anywhere else, it really doesn't matter, it honestly can't get worse than this.

I don't know if men are just less smiley, but it's intimidating to go in for a haircut when nobody…read moreis friendly. The cut was good, I waivered between 3-4 stars because I felt the friendliness and price were disarming. Will try again, but hopefully they're more friendly next time.

George is an incredible barber! He gave me a low taper fade and paid close attention to every…read moredetail. He's always meticulous, professional, and consistently delivers a clean, high-quality cut. Every time I sit in his chair, I know I'm getting top-tier service and leaving looking my best. Highly recommend Gentlemen Republic Barbershop -- especially George!

Let me tell y'all, Donovan is a genius. He has been cutting my hair for years and I won't let…read moreanyone else cut it. And this shop is so cute! It's clean and comfy, and just has a great energy. 1000/10, go book your appointment right now.

Nicky hires the best barbers. Which is what you would expect from the best barber in town…read more Manhattan Beach is lucky to have Svelte. I also like that this barbershop feels like a barber shop. Comfy chairs, classy wood layout and the place is always pristine. I don't ever feel like the blades and cutters aren't cleaned and sanitized. These things matter to me! And of course, the best cut in town. My wife is always happy. Thank you Nicky!

Terrible Haircut and Worse Customer Service at Svelte Barbershop & Essential…read more AVOID! I had the worst haircut experience of my life at Svelte Barbershop & Essential in Manhattan Beach, and I am incredibly disappointed with the results and the owner's complete lack of accountability. The owner, Nicky, was my barber, and he totally butchered my haircut. As the pictures clearly show, he cut a literal hole in my hair above my ear, creating a completely uneven and unacceptable result. It's a shocking lack of skill for someone who owns a barbershop. This wasn't a minor mistake; it was a disaster that ruined my look. Zero Effort to Correct the Situation. Following this terrible experience, I sent the owner, Nicky, several emails asking how he planned to correct this situation, as the damage he did will take weeks to grow out. He has ignored every single one of my emails. This is not only terrible business practice but also shows a blatant disrespect for a customer whose hair he ruined. A professional should immediately try to rectify a mistake, but Svelte Barbershop, and Nicky specifically, have chosen to hide instead. If you are looking for a skilled barber and a shop with even basic customer service, do not go to Svelte Barbershop & Essential. The owner, Nicky, is clearly unskilled and unwilling to take responsibility for his terrible work. This was the worst haircut I have ever received, coupled with the worst customer service. Save your money and your hair, go somewhere else! I've attached photos from the horrible cut about a week or so after being butchered and now a new haircut at a different barber, where he attempted to even it out. You can still see the chunk that was taken out but at least the haircut actually flows now and is not a total dumpster fire.

I was referred to Jody by a friend and couldn't be happier with my new haircut. Never knew I could…read morepull this look off! Along with a great haircut, you can expect great dialogue and some frosty beverages (I enjoyed the hard kombucha). Hats off to you, Jody!

Jody is the first barber I've gone to since I started cutting my own over COVID. I really enjoyed…read moremy experience there, she's super nice, and the vibe of the shop is cool.

Awesome experience! JC definitely took care. I came in for a beard trim not really knowing what i…read morewant just cause i haven't had many in the past (just mow it down when it gets too gnarly). JC made some recommendations and I'm super stoked with how it came out. 10/10 recommend and will definitely be back

Great place, friendly service, cool vibes, fantastic experience. If you're looking for an amazing…read morestraight razor shave, or just a haircut, treat yourself right. These guys get it done right. Thanks so much!

I've been to Village Barber Shop 3 times and always receive a great haircut. It's a small shop but…read moregets the job done for a great price. I highly recommend Village Barber Shop for your next haircut.

Super convenient. They do a great job, even on my kids. Reasonably priced. Would recommend.read more

I found The Traditional Barber for my husband, and he had his haircut with Diego. He did such an…read moreamazing job, he was super attentive and really took his time to make sure everything was perfect. My husband came home with a fresh, clean cut that looked so good! We'll definitely be going back to Diego. If you're looking for a talented barber, I'd highly recommend him

I took my nephew here and I definitely recommend coming to Diego. He was so professional and…read morepatient! He gave him an excellent cut and we're so happy with it. Coming back with my husband next time :)) Also personally love the vibe in there, much more classy than other shops.

I highly recommend Manhattan Beach barbershop. Antonio the master barber has been there for 32…read moreyears, the shop itself has been there for 90 years. Almost as old as Antonio, 84 years young. He is truly a character and great barber with classical music blasting, and poetry recital every Thursday. This place is as nostalgic as they come. When finishing my haircut, he offered me some whiskey to sample, fabulous!

I got a great haircut from Jorge! He really took pride and gave me both a haircut and a beard trim…read more I'm walking distance and pretty picky about my barbers ... my normal shop was busy, but Jorge had one appointment left, and I am happy to say he was great. Nice fellow as well, and don't let the old fashioned barbershop vibe think they don't provide stylish haircuts, because they do ... I love and have received a lot of compliments. **Thanks Jorge, nice work!!!

Let me start this review by saying that I had one of the BEST hair cut experiences of my life at…read moreOff Code. I'm not one to leave reviews often, but when a place like this delivers beyond my expectations, I have to leave a review. I've been commuting to Fullerton for my haircuts for the last couple of years and decided to give this local place a try after my fiancé found it online. After doing our initial research, we were impressed. From an aesthetic, clean website with an easy booking system to dope photos and profiles that highlight the specialities of each of their barbers/stylists. Not to mention they also have their own designated coffee bar where you can order a drink (free of charge) from their app--how sick is that? I ordered the Mazaplan latte, as recommended by Mateo, and it was straight fire. In addition to that, we noticed they have their own podcast and shoot their episodes from inside of the clean, minimalist set up at the grooming salon. The interior design here is a vibe and uniquely crafted. To say I was impressed is an understatement. The main part of this review is, of course, my haircut. I cut my hair with Carlos, who is the real deal. I've struggled to find people who specialize in doing scissor work and textured haircuts--luckily I found Carlos. Prior to the cut, he viewed my reference photos and offered recommendations and explained how he could achieve the look tailored to my hair and head shape. He took his time and made each cut intentional and nailed the desired shape and cut that I was looking to achieve. He is not only incredibly talented, but also humble, patient, knowledgeable, and keen to give you the perfect cut you desire. But to be honest, this is equally true for every stylist/barber here as well. While I was getting my haircut, i noticed the dedication and keen attention to detail each of the barbers had during their cuts. Also worth mentioning was the amazing post cut mini-facial + steam towel combo. And shoutout to Mateo for his extraordinary customer service, the amazing Mazaplan latte he made, and the genuine vibes this place emits. This place is in a league of its own and is a gem. When I came home from my cut, the first thing I told my fiancé was, "I can't wait to go back to my barber." You don't hear that often, lmao.

Jonathan as always sets the tone for the day. First client of the day my son was ready to get…read moreright. Of course I had a drink while I wait. Their service is always top tier. My son feels pampered here and that keeps us coming back. Thank you Off Code for being the best shop in LA !