Reviews of The New California Barbershop (Barber Shop)

Antonio Gutierrez

Chill vibe, good cuts!

Carlyle Coash

Consistently they do good work and are very friendly. Nice vibe.

Tommy Biglow

Great vibes. Great cut & beard trim. Easy walk-in experience. Love it.

Myles Gilbert

Love it. Gotten a cut here twice and will be coming back for sure!

Eric Martin

I started going to the New Californian about six months ago. I always get a great cut. I've brought friends who've become regulars too. If the line gets a little long put your cell number in the chalk board and walk to Mowhawk Bend for a snack. The barber will text you about 10 minutes before your turn.

Brandon Brandon

Today, Brian cut my hair for the second time... And that's kind of a big deal, because I've had so many mediocre or just plain awful haircuts, that I haven't gone to the same place twice in almost 7 years! I even had a stylist at an upscale salon take the liberty of adding his own gratuity on my credit card slip after totally f'ing up my hair! Insane. When I read an article about The New California Barbershop in Echo Park, in the Racked LA blog several months back, I decided to give it a shot. The article mentions that Brian, a musician, was a drummer in several rock bands, including Nodzz, Still Flyin', and Track Star. And how $6000 he found in the pocket of a jacket at a thrift shop, put him through barber school, before paying his dues at various barbershops in the Bay Area. I planned it so I could get my hair cut while I was doing laundry across the street at Lucy's Laundromat on Sunset and Mohawk. Echo Park isn't far, but traffic can make the trip seem like an eternity. I arrived at Lucy's and shoved all the blankets and linens in one of those giant 8 capacity machines - so I could get everything done in a single load - and jay-walked it across the street. As it turns out, I showed up just as Brian was closing. He was very accommodating and offered to stay open since I made the trip from the other end of the Sunset Strip. And we all know how precious that is after battling LA traffic! I sat in the chair and got an old fashioned, honest-to-god, classic barbershop hair cut. Shaggy, with a little off the top, nice clean sides and straight along the neck. He finished with a hot towel face wrap and cleaned up the neckline with a straight razor. His technique is near perfect, but I prefer to skip the straight razor, because it irritates the skin on my neck. Today, I called ahead to find out how late he was open and he said 5:00. It was already 4:30, so I told him I'd hurry, but I'd be coming from the Sunset Strip. He said, not to worry, if he knows I'm coming, he'll wait. That personal touch, not to mention hard work and a superior cut is what sets him apart. Perfect Again. I'll definitely be back. Thanks for the perfect Caeser, Brian!

Andrea Giordano

I was new to town, needed a new barber as you do, and I certainly found my trusty barber here!

Kieran Garcia

Have had two different barbers, both were great!

Kelbee Kirk

Awesome place to get some affordable haircut! The barbers here are talented and listens to their customers well. Highly recommended!

Someone Somethington

They get every detail just perfect

Leonardo Taccola

(Translated by Google) A nice little barbershop. I who are not a fool of hairy handed the hair cut to the female barber. She made me look more civilized and expanded my knowledge of baseball and the American football league (MLS). (Original) Ett trevligt litet barbershop. Jag som inte är ett dugg hårkunnig överlät hårklippningen till den kvinnliga barberaren. Hon fick mig att se mer civiliserad och utökade mina kunskaper inom baseball och den amerikanska fotbollsligan(mls).

Louie TV

Mediocre haircut for $35 came here a few months back, askes for a fade and was below average didn't come with a shave ... felt like I lost 1 hour and overpaid at least $15

Andrew Graham

I think the haircut was technically well done, but the service was weird. Calling my cowlick "f'in" bad/crazy (I can't remember which of the two) is kind of unnecessary, and the man got really unpatient with me as apparently I was moving my head (and he said something about me getting an "f'ed up haircut" if it kept happening). It definitely wasn't respectful service and just felt uncomfortable. I'm the kind of guy who always tips, but I feel sort of sick in retrospect that I did. Technically fine, just unpleasant vibes..

Jethro Elkin

Good guys - nice cut - to come back soon

Zach Risinger

Been getting my hair cut here about once a month or so for a long time now. Always love it, regardless of who does it. Friendly vibe, good music, plus the hot towel at the end is a nice touch. Worth the $35 in my opinion. Highly recommended for Echo Park locals!

ricky r

OMG so I called to ask the girl which barber at the shop is good with lining up hair she told me she has no idea and she doesn't have time to talk try a different place and hung up the phone with no bye or anything. wow very rude place stay away..

Andrew

Great barbers, great atmosphere, great service!

Ashley Martin

Great haircut from Danny-- he knew exactly what I was going for, and made sure I walked out loving it!

Glenn Brigman

Best barbershop in town! Eric did a fantastic job cleaning up my curls. Service with a smile, A+!

salty roe

Strait razor shave!

Paul S

Magic shop. Magic people. ACDC. Best haircut of my life. Super fast yet V. V. high quality. Thank you Amber!

Christopher Foss

Nice neighborhood spot with awesome coffee next door.

Alexander Coulter

Friendly and fast. Great crew of people.

Bobby Gregerson

A $35 dollar haircut should be better.

Kasey Orthmann

Imagine a classic, 1950's barbershop if it had been built today, and that's The New California. No reservations, walk-ins only. Loved the value for the quality haircut and company while waiting.

lenard Bush

Great hair cut. they take care of you here. Great job, good prices. the place is always clean.

Kyle Savage

Nice place with good music. Usually busy but the wait is never long.

Philip Patag

Great cuts by great people. Love the music they put on!

Kyle Chadwick

Friendly, small, neighborhood barber. Been going for years!

Kent Snyder

Casual, no attitude barbershop with skilled barbers.

Joe Harvey

Been here a couple of times. Bare bones type of hipster joint. The woman that works there is good, but the bald guy (Brian, I think) isn’t great. Super rough with his comb and gave a subpar haircut.

Pat

Very professional , excellent service. Brian took care of me and trimmed about 5 inches off my beard . He took the time to properly shape it and straight razor my neck. It was very good experience . Not to mention the haircut was done with great precision as well. Very pleased!

John Gordon

Great haircuts, no fuss, good tunes, nice people.