Intensive Cuts

I have been looking for a spot for my girlfriend that does great fades and designs!!! I found it here and Joe was her barber and he free styled and did an excellent job, so we definitely will be back to see Joe

I dropped in unexpectedly on a Wednesday morning. I waited as expected. My cut was worth the wait. I’ll be back in the future.

This place is great! All the barbers are extremely friendly and welcoming and make you feel right at home. ET throws it down with designs and is extremely artistic. He free handed my side cut and I love it… I will defintely be a regular at this shop.

I came in here with my boyfriend today & all the chairs were full, but all the workers were really friendly, asked if we want any refreshments while we wait. It was like hanging out at your friend’s garage. Everyone pretty much talked to each other like they were long time friends, a comfortable & chill environment. I liked how the shop was decorated too. skateboards on the wall & drawings by the owner ET (also the barber) so talented. The prices here are reasonable, especially for the fresh cuts! My boyfriend loved his haircut. he’s been a loyal customer to his barber in Anaheim, but due to his recent move, I think he found his new barber shop! (:

so i NEVER do Unilocal reviews, but i just HAD too for this cut&design! unlike other shops ive been too, E.T. NEVER says no when i ask him to do a specific design. he’s done 4 designs on me before, but the recent one i just got is my favorite, BY FAR. kinda hard to book an apt, so try to make an apt a week in advance! there’s always a good vibe whenever i come in. they would ask you if you want anything to drink while you wait which is a PLUS! & last but not least, its CASH ONLY.

I finally went balls to wall an got a undercut
By Bam Bam he made me feel very comfortable and he was also super friendly Bam Bam took his time and the end result of that is me
loving it!

I just finished my cut with Joe and he was awesome! It was my first time there, previously my hair had been torn to bits at another barbershop. I just had to show Joe 1 picture of what I wanted and understood what I was looking for. He was able to repair what was done to my hair and now we have a plan to get me back to where I need to be. Joe you’re awesome thanks again for the help!

Although the wait can be a bit long at times this place is the real deal for professional barbering. Ask for ET and he will do right by you. He listens to what you want and interacts with you throughout the cut. He’s articulate and friendly and I will be back again in4−6 weeks!

Just took my 2 year old son for a cut they were extremely patient even offered toys to distract my son, Joe took my last-​minute appointment around 8 PM I’m super grateful and my son looks amazing! The owner was awesome to great atmosphere feels like home !

Clean, chill, real experienced barbers. Too good with the scissors I’d have them do heart surgery if it was an option

The place is cool and people are nice enough. I got a cut from slim, he was great at the sides but the top was a little more of a struggle, it feels. He was a bit upset when I asked him to redo an area on the side. He was also a ravens fan and I’m a steelers fan so, I think that may have impacted the cut. I was okay with how it looked by a couple of barber buddies saw the cut and mentioned how slim did one cut on one side and a completely different cut on the other. I’m sure this is not consistent but the cut didn’t come out that great… So I might be going to another place, in the future.
The place itself offers free waters, sodas but I didn’t see a pool table. I saw a couch and seats but that was about it. While the aesthetic is strong, for this experience, it might have been the only strong point.

Coming from discontent with my last barber. I’ve been in search for really good spot to get my bi monthly fade… lol l. Well I have to look no further. On my first visit, got a nice and fade and line by «Bam Bam». He did an awesome job!!! Every barber does a great job here !! and beards are definately welcome. Found a new home

What an awesome place! Total «dude’s atmosphere,» with corrugated metal walls, black tool chests for barber stations, rap /​rock music through the speakers, a game on Television, and a complementary cooler full of soda and energy drinks for those waiting. Joe did an awesome job, including a razor shave. Great experience!
Two warnings: on a Saturday it is tough to get in without an appointment… but appointments are easy to make by phone. The other warning: this is a cash-​only business, no credit or debit cards.

I was in desperate search for a barber shop that was open on Monday due to the fact that one of the barbers I use happened to be closed on Monday and also I needed a cut before leaving on vacation. I also needed a top notch barber that would be close to home in order to avoid driving the infamous freeways for a good cut. After extensive research, I decided to give Intensive Cuts a try. They are located in a strip mall with ample parking on Orange and Carson. Don’t let the looks and the area fool you. People from other races and walks of life come far and wide for a good cut due to what I have saw inside for the first time as well as the pictures. Intensive Cuts has a website and social media accounts with an active phone number unlike most barbers. They also do walk ins and appointments. The wait may be a while as well as getting your hair cut but the barbers here are about quailty over quantity due to their attentiveness on detail and making your cut as neat and clean as possible. The main barber E.T. offered a shadow fade as well as a beard trim. He also used a small razor to make the cut look cleaner and more traditional. The cut I received here looked more professional than the cuts I received from most barbers. The barbers here have each others backs and are always there to help each other out. They will offer complimentary water or beer when you need a thirst quench. Intensive Cuts also has soda and t-​shirts and hats for sale. This barber shop also plays REAL hip hop music compared to most places and has a flat screen TV to keep you entertained. So far this looks like Intensive Cuts will be my new home for fresh cuts. If you are in need of a fresh cut that will make you look like a million bucks, look no further than Intensive Cuts!

So I’ve only been here once so far, as a walk-​in. Went based on the reviews here on Unilocal and walked out a happy customer. Joel was professional, courteous and fun to yack it up with. He took the time and didn’t rush the cut. (Hard Part/​Pomp Fade) I’ll be going back.

I’ve been going to this place for awhile now. The reason I keep coming back, is due to their professionalism, kick back environment, great customer service, and they’re GOOD at what they do.
I can personally tell you, if you want a unique of cut/​style — this is the place for you! Hands down… I’ve been searching for a consistent barber, they deliver exactly that.
Sometimes they have a long wait, unless you make an appointment, makes perfect sense to do so… Keep that in mind.

Terrible customer service!
I came in because my regular guy moved to LA, so I looked for place close to home. I saw that this place was open later than most places and saw that they gave pretty good cuts.
I walk in after work, and I was the one who greeted them with a «hi» and a smile. Got nothing in return. No «welcome», no «have a seat, we’ll get to you soon». Nothing. I just want to know that I’m not being ignored. It was a busy day, maybe they were concentrating on the client in front of them? Fair enough, but is it too much trouble to greet a customer when he/​she walks in?
All the barber chairs were taken, except for one. I guess that barber was too busy on Facebook to take a customer. I left after five minutes of no acknowledgment.
I think it’s fair to say that they give good haircuts, judging from the pictures on Unilocal

Quite the distance from where I live. It’s about a 20 minute drive which in long beach distance, it’s a road trip. I pass several shops on the way there but it’s worth it.
First cut was by Bam. That brought me back into the shop. Today I got cut by E. T and go a nice impromptu design on the side. Very professional and the best pricing I’ve found in long beach so far. I’ve been to three ships before this one. I won’t go to a new shop anymore. Found my go-​to spot.

I just moved to the area and was in need for a new barber. I found ET on Unilocal and glad I tried him first. ET took the time to ask about detail on what I wanted and made my experience very pleasant. Clean fades and clean lines.

Don’t get me wrong, their cuts are clean and really good. The reason why I am giving them 3 stars is because the wait is really long, more than an hour wait. Last time I was there, they told me that they don’t do appointments. It seems they hook up their homies first with a cut before the walk-​in customers. I’ve been here 3 times and that always happens. In one word – Nepotism. After every customer, they smoke a cigarette which of course adds to the wait time. They could be so much better if they acted like most businesses do. If you have absolutely nothing else to do, come here and wait for a cut.
Update: I’ve moved on.