American Vintage Barbershop

Ozzy did the perfect haircut for my husband earlier today. It looks so good, I’m delighted.
This place is awesome and super friendly. We’ll definitely be back. :)

If you’re looking to get your hair cut right the first time, come by and check this place out, just make sure you call ahead and book a spot. I’ve had my hair cut with Jesse and Jake most of the times that I’ve been in and they nail it every time. Sometimes I’d get home from getting a haircut and instantly notice how off it was once I’d get in my bathroom lighting, not the case with this shop. This place puts a lot more style in hairdos than any of the places in my neck of the woods. I make the drive from San Pedro because the barbershops that I’ve visited in my area tend to specialize in the skin tight fade, and no matter how you ask them to cut your hair it always comes out the same way. American Vintage has a much broader spectrum of hairstyles and I think they’re reasonably priced for the level of service that I get there.

I moved from Belmont Shore to the Valley and I still can’t find a barber that’s on par with this one. I’ve never had a closer shave nor met friendlier barbers. You won’t find a better barber in SoCal!!!

My son has been going to them for about 4 years. All the men there are so welcoming to myself and my entire family! They make your family feel like they are apart of their family! The haircuts are great! The location is great! The environment is great! The stylist are great! Wouldn’t go anywhere else!

I would give American Vintage Babershop 0 stars if it was available. My boyfriend stopped by today for a haircut at 1ish, but got turned down because they said they were done for the day. Pretty sure the sign and Unilocal say 3pm for Sunday. Lame. False advertising. Don’t state you’re open until 3pm if you’re closing early to go watch the super bowl… Or maybe they’re allergic to money. Like other reviews here on Unilocal,walk-​ins are not welcomed. Never will he be going back or recommending this place to his friends. There are plenty of barbershops in the area that are more than willing to accommodate locals. He’ll take his money somewhere that wants it, like Happy barber in Anahiem where you get just as terrible haircut for $ 4 but they treat you like royalty and never turn anyone away.

I usually go to the Whittier location, But this time I was around the area and called to make an appointment for a cut. They were very helpful over the phone. The barber’s name was Jake. Cool guy and very professional. Thanks you for fitting me in. Will come back.

My normal guy (at a competing barbershop) was booked three days straight, so I walked into this clean, manly, barbershop.
Because my wife likes the haircut, I didn’t ding the place too bad (3 stars is reasonable), but there’s just a few things that make me not super-​enthused to return:
1. My normal shop is full of barbers with pretty much the slick and precise Gentleman’s haircut. The two perfectly nice and interesting guys in this shop had BEANIES on. I only saw this as a red flag once the haircut doilie pancho gasket thing was in place, so I couldn’t bail.
2. I see in the reviews that they offer beer or soda, like my normal place. I was offered a warm can of nothing.
3. The guy didn’t make me tilt my head, turn my head, nothing. That struck me as odd. My normal guy makes me turn! lift! tilt! It’s like he’s playing Bop-​it with my head.
I think next time I’ll just wear a hat until my guy’s free.

I went in today with no appointment, didn’t wait all that long and Matt took care of me right after his appointment. Great haircut, great conversation and listened to exactly what I wanted. I’ve had so many barbers just stare at whatever I show them (always have idea on my phone) and then just go on however they wanted with my hair. Not here. He listened, and its exactly what I wanted. A good barber is hard to find, and I’ll definitely be coming back here

I was helped to get an reservation on Sunday at 10am by a guy who works there, however, they don’t open until 11am on Sunday… Weird.
I waited at 10 am outside the closed shop and called the number. After 5 minutes, I decided to come back at 11.
When I went back, I told them about my reservation, and they found it on the book.
They told me they were there at 10 am and I told them I was outside waiting for a while and called the number, then they quickly changed the answer and said they never open before 11 am on Sunday. So I asked them then why put me at 10 am when they weren’t even open, the guy smirked and said people made mistakes. Btw, they didn’t apologize at all. No apology at all.
I sucked up my anger and asked them politely if I could take a picture of my reservation as a proof, they asked me to leave…
In conclusion, the weirdest experience I ever had. It felt like Family Guy characters just made fun of me with their weird logics.

This is my first review but I’ve decided to give it to this place. Had a perfect haircut this morning.
Amazing place: clean and organized, comfy.
I tried this place for the first time and I already love it. Have to admit, making an appointment for a haircut is not common but it’s okay. The only situation happened during the service was a kid /​teenager came in and asked them about his appointment earlier and they seemed a little bit irresponsible about that and told the kid to go away.

I have been coming here for years, so you would think if I was late to an appointment by 10 – 15 minutes, and gave them a call to let them know, that they would still take me in right? WRONG! Not only did they not take me, they gave me the worst attitude along with it.
I know you all think your *^%#¥ don’t stink, but it does ! If I called to say I was running late and you were ok with it, than take me in when I get there. Don’t give me attitude!
I Will NEVER return. And by the looks of your reviews lately, I’m not the only one feeling this way. CUT THE ATTITUDE! It will eventually catch up with your business!

This place is awesome. I was in town for a wedding and needed to get cleaned up. Called in the morning to make an appointment and got something the same day. I can’t remember the name of the guy who lined me up but they were all nice there. I was offered a beer before we started but it was like 11 in the morning or something so I passed. Parking was on the street and I was lucky to get something right across the shop. Bring cash with you because they only take cash.

I like how clean the shop is. Great customer service, dudes are hilarious! I’m bringing my nephew here once he learns how to not move when he gets his hair cut.

If I could give this 3.5 stars, I would. Everyone was really really nice and the shop is clean and cool. Buuut, their fades aren’t very good. I had a zero, high fade, leaving the top untouched. I had to get another fade the following week because they had left my hair on the side too long. The other haircuts looked good so maybe they’re just not the best at fades? Not sure, but like I said, they’re good people.

I live in the Bay Area and come down to long beach to visit my brother every now and then. While visiting I decided to hit up a barber shop and oh man did I choose the wrong one.
I simply ask for a 5 on top with a 2 on the sides faded. And then to taper everything out afterwords. Little did I know this barber can’t blend for shit. After he finished he turned me around to look in the mirror for the first time through out the entire cut, I was shocked. This fucker really just gave me a 2 – 3 on top! I couldn’t believe it. Are you really that bad? It’s a simple hair cut. If you can’t manage to blend a fade you need to give up your seat. I was receiving 10 $ high school haircuts in my friends garages better than this shit. I wouldn’t have paid the guy if I wasn’t in a good mood from being on vacation.
AND The picture speaks for it self. Do you really not know how to cut someone with cowlicks. Now I have to go over almost everything. Maybe you should stop watching tv and focus on what your customer.

Been coming here since they opened, always satisfied with the service. Highly recommended. Check them out if your in the hunt for a new barber.

Hands down the best hair cut I’ve had. These guys are dedicated and passionate about what they do. I just moved to LB and I’m happy to announce I’ve found my barber. Make an appointment with Leo, the dude’s awesome.

I’ve been going here for almost 2 years now, can’t believe I haven’t written a review yet and I’m sorry for that.
These guys are awesome! Any kind of haircut you want, these guys will give you it. They try to stick with the classics, and that is what they advertise, cause that is what they are great at.
Make an appointment cause walk ins aren’t always an option and make sure to bring cash. If you wanna drink a beer, that’s optional, but you might want to get there early lol.
Overall, great group of guys, and all very talented. They know how to make you look good even if you don’t lol

Their sign says walk-​ins welcome, but i was very disappointed that I was just turned away.
I was looking forward to getting my hair cut there for a few reasons. The first being that a friend of my mine from out of town went there the other day and said it was a great place. Second reason is that it’s walk around the corner from my house. Lastly, it’s a barber shop for men and their sign said «Walk-​Ins Welcome» and «open until 5PM. I was however sent packing at 2PM, because they were booked with appointments. The guy who I am assuming is the manager or owner asked one of the barbers, who was on his last cut of the day, if he could take me. He declined. Then the gentleman was showing me his appointment book, which only had appointments listed until 3 O’clock, and stated he was all booked up for the day. I asked if I could come back after three, but he told me that some of his barbers wanted to leave early today. So, I left there confused, not understanding how they were open until 5PM, had no appointments booked for the last two hours they were open, yet couldn’t take a walk-​n (as they advertise) during those two hours.
Maybe if I would’ve explained that I lived in the neighborhood, that I was looking for a local place and would be coming in every two weeks. Heck, I’m a man. I don’t make «hair appointments». I currently go to a typical woman’s Salon. It’s Salon Soma down the street. Woman make appointments for hair coloring, cuts, styles, etc. weeks in advance, but even they recognize that my haircut takes less than 20 minutes, so they always let me walk in and just fit me in. What’s the world coming too when the local neighborhood barber requires an appointment? I never recall Sheriff Andy Griffith making an appointment with Floyd the Barber lol
Seriously, I’m not knocking them for giving poor haircuts. I’ve heard they were good and there are several good reviews on here. I’m just disappointed that they advertise «walk-​ins welcome» and I got turned away more than three hours before they closed. I just thought people should know this and that American Barber should know that they are misleading and potential customers. I planned my day around thinking I could walk into their shop and get a quick haircut, as God intended a man to do. Not make a hair appointment. I wish I could’ve given this place a real rating, but they wouldn’t give me the opportunity, today, so that’s why I’m only giving one star. If you decide you want to try this place out, then you better make an appointment.

*****THEY TAKE APPOINTMENTS !!!********
PROS:
+ They greet each customer that comes in like your a regular. That alone is a ++ They make you feel welcome.
+ Offers beer and water!!!
+ Price is 25. Cut, straight razor taper & line up. So worth the price.
Cons:
+ The parking sucks. Come weekdays is recommended but thurs and fri is street sweep from 9 am till 11am. So read those signs.
Ask for Jake he is super meticulously with his haircuts!!!
The great thing is they help each other if they see something not right. They will discreetly let the other person know. So you walk out fresh and spiffy!!! :] Appointments are recommended!!!