David’s Barber Shop

David is the man… I’ve been places and paid twice as much money for a wack fade. He cuts a fierce mohawk and lines me up just right every time. This man’s mark of excellence and mastery of his craft shines brightly. I know I’m in good hands with a barber who knows how to handle a straight blade for detail missed by others.

It says close at 9pm and they told me it’s closed already, added it’s 7:25pm! Was going to check this place for the first time but guess not.

This place is a great value for its location, but you have to have patience and not care too much about attitude or atmosphere. From what I can deduce, the first 2 chairs inside the door are David and/​or Daniel, who give just about the best barber cuts you’ll get anywhere. There are some other very fine barbers who work here, with similar attention to detail and aesthetic. Then, it seems as you move back into the second room, there is a parade of other barbers, and discovering who’s who, where to go and who’s next is a puzzle you have to figure out on your own. I’ve had slightly sub-​par cuts from guys who seem to wander in off the street and just motion me over– still a detailed cut, but without the refined aesthetics of a really good barber. The guys in the front are slightly older, very polite, and seem to care about you coming back. Some of the other guys, not so much. Like any barbershop, you can indicate to a particular barber when you come in that you’ll wait for him. I’ve had comparable cuts for less in other areas around LA, but for it’s central location, and the time each barber spends, this place can’t be beat. The cultural flavor was a little intimidating at first, but it’s mostly not being used to being in the minority. If you’re not Latino, suck it up and wait your turn; everyone gets treated the same.

Daniel really knows his stuff. cut my horseshoe flat today. looks like i just got out of the military. wish i could come here weekly

The neighborhood may not be the best, but Daniel does the best flat tops seen off a military base. He can do a landing strip, if you want it really short. And their prices are really reasonable. It took him less than a ½ hour.

Fast & Cheap Haircuts, Free Parking & Cash Only! They Do Great Work Not Only Hispanics But For All!

This is not the business I would want to promote to others. Yes, there are maybe 2 barbers who I wish weren’t included in this review, however, I would not recommend this barbershop to anyone. I’m literally sitting down waiting for my turn and there are about 4 barbers available and with only 1 person ahead of me. Nobody who is available even bothers to ask if I want a haircut? Or if I am already waiting for another barber? Instead they decide to take «breakfast» during work hours in front of their customers if you come in the morning and «lunch» if you come in the noon time. Aside from that, they are extremely careless with their customers and I personally can’t seem to understand how they are still in business. Many other issues I can notice but that alone has made me regret stepping one foot in. I advise you check other barbershops before coming to this one.

Hood Prices and yet, great cut!
I needed a hair cut and this was the only place nearby on my Unilocal that was open until 9PM.
It’s a hole in the wall type of spot which is fine because my mom always took me to get cut in TJ back in the day.
Asked for what I wanted and I am very pleased. Cheap price and left a tip and walked on out. I would definitely come back if in need of a cut past 8PM.

After many years, David becomes my official barber to come too. I’ve been to many barbers but can’t top David. Very nice, takes the time to clean you up. Does great haircuts. If you are visiting around LA or the area and need a fresh clean up cut. David is the barbershop you’ll like to come. Open even on HOLIDAYS…

Been coming here for 14 years. David and his brother are the best. In 14 years they’ve only raised their price by $ 4. Always leave with my haircut looking perfect

It was terrible! The barber didn’t cut my hair correctly and cut it too short. He really answered the phone in the middle of cutting my hair and kept talking on the phone for 20 minutes! It took him more than an hour to cut my hair! He was rough the whole time, was rude, didn’t do the proper haircut I asked for, He cut my beard even though I didn’t tell him too! Also, he didn’t give me the correct change. This place sucks i am never going here again.

After many failed attempts at getting a good horseshoe flat in my area (to no avail), a friend of mine suggested David’s Barber Shop. So I went this morning. I have to say, David cut the flattest, tightest high and tight horseshoe flat on me and I have to say, I LOVE IT! This is the BEST haircut I have had in recent years! I will definitely be back!!!
Oh, and a flattop for $ 13?!? Consider me sold on this shop!

I’m very picky when it comes to finding a good barber but this place was by far the best that I’ve been too. Got a really nice fade, no lines. Guy who cut my hair was professional, cut it exactly how i wanted it to look like. I will only go here from now on.

Moved to LA recently from San Francisco and by far this is the best haircut I have ever received. Strongly recommend this place. The wait time is a little long but totally worth it.

Cheap. Attentive. Cheap. Close of DTLA, Silverlake, Hollywood. Cheap. No Frills Straight-​Up Barbershop. Cheap. Specialize in Fades, Hightops, Shaving. No attitude. 6 chairs. Nice guys. Oh, did I say cheap? $ 13

When I moved to Koreatown I started coming here regularly. They did a decent job cutting my hair. It wasn’t great, but it worked for me. Especially since it was a 4 minute walk from my place. I also liked that they used a straight razor.
I gave them three stars because they raised their prices, the long wait times became annoying, and the communication barrier.
Many times the barbers would stop in the middle of a haircut to use their phone or to watch television. That made for a longer haircut and a longer wait time for a haircut. That became annoying more and more it happened.
There was also a communication barrier sometimes because some barbers speak a little English and some only speak Spanish. This would explain why the TV was always on a Spanish channel. This place obviously only cares about catering to a certain set of people.
Once they raised the prices of their haircuts, I decided to go somewhere else.
There are actually several barber shops and salons in that area. All very close to each other.
Another thing about this place is that it’s dirty and pretty ghetto looking on the inside. It is in serious need of an update to the interior. Though, that didn’t bother me. I’m just putting that here as additional information. Oh, and it’s cash only.
This place basically just gives haircuts to males with very short hair. If that’s you, there are several barber shops in this area to choose from. Check out David’s Barber shop, but also check out the other barber shops that are close by and save some cash.

Daniel cuts the BEST horseshoe flats in the world. Went in with a dull, outgrown buzzcut — came out with the tightest flattop ever. Shaved smooth (twice, along and then against the grain) up the back, sides and landing strip. Daniel speaks only Spanish, so take a picture or a Spanish-​speaking friend!

Best High N Tights and White Walled

Just visited the place on Monday May 20 2013. I had David the first chair as you entered the shoppe give me my high n tight. I asked for a high n tight an i sure got that, he went to work right of way. He is an aggressive and take charge barber and i liked that. If you want a softly barber go to a salon this is a mans shop. He white walled the sides and back 2 times with lather and a straight razor, then he lathered me up one last time and used a regular razor and went around my sides a and back rubbing my head to make sure no stumble was left behind. He finished off the cut with hot sauce and sent me on my way rubbing my fresh high n tight white walls. This is a for sure shop if your lookin for a high n tight, flat top or recon.

I always come here! they give me a really good and clean cut!!!
there are just a lot of people that comes here and I think they should clean up their clips cause sometimes you could see it’s a little dirty… ehhhh.
also their tv is always on spanish station! it wouldn’t kill if they put music on thats understandable for others!!!
also parking for this place is kinda hard to find cause they don’t have their own private parking! you would need to park on the side st. and dont try to park at the other business place they will tow!!!