Archie’s of Hollywood

Old school barbershop, as it should be. My barber is Nick. I’ve been going there for about 15 years. Top notch and easy. The right wing political talk is fun too, because you can rib them about it. They all have a good sense of humor. I usually come away with a chuckle.

Archie’s is still my barber of choice. They are so old school, I wonder if they even know they are on Unilocal.Even if they do, they probably don’t give a damn.

They gave me a good haircut I didn’t have to wait the price is reasonable and everybody there seemed very nice I would recommend if you’re looking for a good place to get a haircut

I’ve been coming to this old school barbershop for about a year now and all the barbers are friendly, caring and professional. There always seems to be a regular or two in the shop just hanging out. It’s like Cheers for haircuts-​everyone knows your name. Prices are great!

Archie’s has been great for me this past year. I dig the guys (and gal) there — old school folks who love talking sports and politics. I go to Gary and have enjoyed his work and stories of senior softball/​baseball and his high school days of playing against Drysdale. Quality people and a quality place. $ 16 for a cut (includes a shampoo, as needed).

100% old school barbershop. I’ve had my hair cut by everyone there, and they all do a good job. You can make an appointment, but I’m usually too lazy. It’s $ 16 for a cut (don’t forget to tip, cheapwad), so the price is hard to beat.
A note to those who don’t know what an old school barbershop entails: don’t come in expecting to get John Edwards’ $ 300 haircut, or to get a quick cut before you rush off to your next very important meeting (actually you may be able to if you ask nicely). The barbers like to talk to you, other customers, and each other. Yes, they might even stop cutting for a minute. If you don’t want these things, go to Floyd’s or Fantastic Sam’s. But if you’re an old fogie like me (28), this is your kind of place.

Love this place! Totally old school from the guys working there to the jerry Mahoney razor adds. Every cut and shave I have had has been great. I love the guys there, so nice, fun and know their craft, which is what it is. They care about the work they do and make you feel like they have know you forever. It’s like the Cheers of barber shops!

Love the old school style. Love the guys who work there. I got a crappy haircut though. I usually can’t tell a haircut is bad until the next day. I’m trying Floyd’s next…

For the real deal old school cuts and beard trim. Go see my man Nick. He’ll do you right. No frills. This is your grandpa’s barber. Small shop on Ventura — easy to miss.

The guys who work at Archie’s are old-​school. They make sure to carry a conversation with you, tell you an interesting story from back in the day, and make your experience pleasurable in general. This was one of my favorite aspects of Archie’s of Hollywood.
But as far as haircutting goes, age can be a factor. You won’t likely get a modern look, and you may even get slightly clipped during your visit. I gave it a few shots before I finally forced myself to admit I needed a new barber.
Best of luck to these gents!

Awesome barber shop, they were super nice and squeezed me in even though I showed up after they closed. The barber was very nice and professional and made me feel very comfortable. I always hate getting my haircut because I always feel weird, this place made me feel right at home.

After reading all the reviews, I desperately wanted to like Archie’s of Hollywood. I was excited to have an old-​school barbershop near my house, and when I stepped into this place I could feel the vibe that so many positive reviewers were talking about. There were multiple regulars there, cracking jokes and talking sports with the barbers. Good stuff.
Unfortunately, the actual haircut I received did not live up to the atmosphere. In fact, I barely received a haircut. Jeanne, the woman whom a post five-​star reviewer specifically recommended, barely paid any attention to my hair during the half hour or so that I was there. She is the type of barber who loves to chat during a haircut, both with her client and everyone else in the shop.
The problem is that, whenever she talks, she completely stops working. She just holds her scissors and gestures with them to punctuate her story. After a whole lot of talking and only a few brief moments of actually cutting my hair, she put her scissors away and announced, «alright, you’re done.» A few random portions of my hair were now very short, while most of my head remained completely untouched. It was, without question, the worst haircut I have ever received.
My girlfriend had been waiting for me a few blocks away on Ventura Blvd. When she saw me after the haircut, at first she was confused because she thought nobody had cut my hair. Then, when she saw the random short patches on the sides of my head, she was horrified.
I ended up driving to Hollywood an hour later and paying $ 35 to get my hair cut short by a skilled barber, in an attempt to hide what had been done at Archie’s. Maybe the male barbers are better; but it’s hard for me to believe that the establishment’s standards are very high if they allow Jeanne to work there and deliver haircuts like the one she gave me.

Best barber shop in LA. They really care about they’re customers and guarantee they’re work. Friendly, and honest. I won’t go anywhere else!

5 stars just b/​c Archie was on the news to talk about how evil parking officers are and how wanna-​be Mayor Garcetti wants to hire more of them.

It’s with some hesitation that I write this review, for fear that too many fellow Unilocalers will fill up my barber’s schedule, making it hard for me to get in. But, when something or someone is awesome, it’s only fair that they get a shout out. So, selfishness aside, here we go…
These guys are GREAT! Nick, Gary and Jeannie are ALL true professionals and do a great job, but Carmine is my barber. He’s been a barber his entire professional life (almost 40 years maybe) and it shows. More importantly, he’s been my barber for about two years. Carmine takes his time, gives you sound advice about your head and your hair, and pays attention to the little details. It’s clear he wants you to look your best.
Knowing you can get a haircut at any of a million places in LA, the reason you’d go here is if you want to experience an authentic, real, old-​school barber shop. The place has the feel of a time-​gone-​by and that’s for a reason. The things sitting around are actually their stuff, collected over decades in business. The collective knowledge (and not just about hair) in the shop is awesome because you can walk in to a friendly, inviting place and have some great conversation while you’re waiting to get a great haircut or shave or both.
Call ahead to make an appointment or feel free to walk-​in, but don’t make the mistake of walking in a half hour before they close. They won’t be jerks with you, but just honestly won’t be able to get you in. Also, if you do want a shave, mention that when you call. These guys are very busy and that’s for a reason. I’ve had a few celebrity sightings in there and met others who, while are not celebrities, are pretty big deal business guys. So surprisingly, haircuts, at $ 16, are not the overpriced, over-​hyped services that some make the «it costs a lot, so it must be great» mistake about.
I know these guys pay no attention to Unilocal,but it’s nice to see so many of their customers singing their praises. For the 1 or 2 reviews at 2 stars or so, I can honestly tell you that if you didn’t like the cut, you should have just gone back, said so and they would have fixed it in the shop, probably at no charge.
If you haven’t been here yet, but do give them a try, call ahead, tell them what you want, be on time (not for their sake, but for mine so that I don’t have to wait longer because someone ahead of me was late), be nice to them (these are all VERY sweet guys… and gal) and TIP THEM WELL. After all, you may have taken my time slot… I hope Carmine doesn’t retire for a LONG time.

If youre a dude and youre paying $ 30 for a dude’s haircut, even if you have the money (which I do), then please dont forget to change your tampon after you pay your «barber».
You want a real barber shop, with dudes that have been cutting hair forever, with the awesome barber shop vibe (funny stories, good humble people) then this is the place to go to.
I travel non-​stop and once I moved to LA, I tried a couple of spots to get my hair cut and they were either a salon calling itself a barber shop or just plain crappy overpriced craphole.
Nick is my barber and Ive been there about 5 times now with excellent results each time so I highly recommend this place!
$ 16 for the cut + I throw in a nice tip as well.

Been a client for 15 years. My
Two boys got their first cuts here. Like family!

Been shopping around for a good barber in the valley for a few months. I had a great barber on the east coast. I have tried super cuts, manny’s in van nuys, and floyds in encino. Supercuts was always a hit or miss. It depended on who you got. Manny’s was a bit to Latino for me. He shaped and shaved my head in a perfect circle, which I asked him not to do. Floyds was good, but it was pricey
Archie’s is $ 16 and they do an excellent job. I am Asian and have my hair cut short, to spike it for a few days, then I grow it out for about two months. I didn’t have to describe too much of how I wanted my hair, but he got it spot on, considering it was a first cut. The sides were a bit far to out, and not straight up as I like it, but it wasn’t bad.
Additionally they have been around, but in Hollywood. They relocated to the valley in the 80’s.
They cut hair well, tell jokes, and the price is great.

My husband got a haircut here this morning with Gary (I think) and gives it 5 stars. Good hair cut, nice convo, fast service.
Parking in the back.
$ 20 including tip.

Five Stars? You got it! It’s a real Barber Shop. If you look on the wall in the shop, you will see a photo of a shop from the turn of the century. That’s what this shop is. Just a great Barber Shop.
Gary, the guy that owns the shop has been cutting my hair since he graduated from Barber College, Oh My God, like 45 – 50 years ago, He still asks if I want a short cut or??? Hell, I only have a few left and most of them are in my ears and nose.
He moved the shop from Yucca and Las Palmas in Hollywood 23 years ago is still running the the kind of place that has the best Playboy magazines and political conversation around. All this for $ 16.00 and a tip, if you are up to it! That’s what Five Stars are all about!
Nic, Jeannie (Nick’s wife” and Carmine are all great barbers too. Just ask them and they will give you what you want.
Remember, it ain’t a «Hair Saloon», it’s a Barber Shop.