The Barbershop

We took our eight month old son for a haircut with Miguel and are extremely pleased with the results. We were worried he would lose that «natural» appearance from his birth hairdo however it still looks terrific just a more manageable length.
I got my hair cut with Miguel from ages 5 to 20 (until I moved away) so I can definitely recommend him for all ages.

Miguel is the man! I’ve been going to him for years and he always does a nice job. The prices are very inexpensive and he always fits me in at the last minute. I really like his new location, it’s much easier to get to now. If you’re looking for a new barber, definitely give Miguel a try.

Miguel is the best and he’s been cutting my dad’s hair since back when he was at the Brentwood Mart, Barber Shop. Great Location, flexible hours and always a great cut.

Miguel is the best. Super friendly, always gives a great haircut. So happy to have finally found a go to place in LA after 8 years!

I’ve just had my second haircut by Miguel, and it won’t be my last. This guy is a pro. I just received a compliment from my wife on my haircut! Not that she actually noticed that I had one, mind you. In fact, that was the beauty of the whole thing. I said to her, «I bet you didn’t even know I had a haircut.» She looked a bit closer and said that’s perfect! And by the way, she said, your hair just lies better and looks better. Miguel has great hours (I’ve been coming early morning), and he is conveniently located. Five stars for sure.

Been seeing Miguel for 30+ years. Followed him everywhere he went and he is finally has a place to call his own. He is the best! Nice, easy to talk to and just a great Barber. This is not a beauty shop, it is simplicity at its best. If you have young kids, he his great with them, being a family man himself. A lot of us who have remained with Miguel for years started seeing him as kids.

I have been going to Miguel since 1986 since three locations ago. He is the greatest! Very friendly, expert at his trade.

I was pretty stoked to give this place a shot just because of his proximity, but in all honesty he messed up a pretty simple haircut (it is a basic buzz cut). It probably was a fluke as most people on here seem excited about his skill set. He was a nice guy and the place was very cool, but I can’t give a good review when my hair looks bad. One side is shorter than the other, the fade was taken higher on one side … yikes!

I’ve been going to get my haircut by Miguel for over 30 years now and I couldn’t imagine going anywhere else. He’s accommodating, friendly and has very work friendly shop hours.

Ah, man! I wanted this place to be my new go-​to spot. I just moved to the neighborhood and am an extremely loyal customer when it comes to getting my hair cut. Miguel cut my hair a couple weeks ago and I was very pleased with what he did. So for that, I do recommend him. However, I called today to see if I could come in for a «between haircut» trim of the top and Miguel wasn’t too crazy about the idea — at all. He said most of his clients come once a week (what?!? — Not on my budget — and who the heck are these clients? lol) and he doesn’t do trims. He would «try» to get me in to trim the top, but it would be a one-​time thing and not to expect it in the future (all of this laced with a healthy dose of attitude ;). Sorta rubbed me the wrong way.
I dunno… Maybe I’m just used to more accommodating customer service. All my past barbers have always been more than willing to do a quick cut between haircuts at a reduced rate (and many have done it for free — though I still always tip) for when the top just gets a little bit unruly, so the conversation today was a little weird. He coulda had the easiest $ 15 of his day… Oh well. On to the next one.
And to think I tipped him 25% last time… ;)

Have lived in LA for most of my life (I’m 31 now) and had a hard time finding a place to get my hair cut in Santa Monica/​Venice for the last few years. I’d been going to Rudy’s down on Main but every two visits the person who I’d been going to seemed to leave to pursue a rock career or something.
My wife found this place through Unilocal and gave it a shot today. Have to say… great hair cut and great guy. Miguel was easy to talk to and explain what I wanted. Haircut was quick but not too fast (probably about 15 mins). It was $ 26 which some people might think is high but in line with everything else you see around Santa Monica. You also feel good helping out a small business owner.
There is no parking behind but he has street parking right in front… Miguel actual saw me pull up and came out and threw some change in for me… great first impression.
I’m definitely planning to return and would recommend any guy in Santa Monica or Venice to try it.

Miguel opened The Barber Shop in 2012, and continues to do great work from there. The address is now correct on this Unilocal posting: 1207 Berkeley Street, Santa Monica CA 90 404; located just south of Wilshire. Miguel’s phone number are 310−980−7825 or 310−829−6070.

I just found him on Berkeley Ave. next to the Bank of America. He is a great down to earth barber who gave me a great haircut for 25 bucks. I am really happy to find a good barber in West LA.

What a great find! Tiny shop packed with style and personality. Had a great conversation with Miguel while old school blues played in the background, I forgot I was there for a haircut! I was really happy with the cut and will be going back for sure.

Great little gem… Its exactly what is needed for the man that needs to look sharp. Miguel always does a perfect cut everytime I want to look my best. Its clean and simple. I’m very happy I found this place. This place is a gem. Don’t pay for parking on wilshire there is plenty of parking across the street in a parking lot and its free. Thanks Miguel for keeping me clean cut. Two thumbs up and a attaboy. Woot Woot!!!

Miguel has been cutting my hair for 17 years, …there is not better barber on the entire west side… His new shop is convenient, and clean… great guy, great barber. Glad he is back in Santa Monica!

I’ve been getting my hair cut by Miguel for the past 24 years, that’s since I was 7 years old. I don’t trust my hair cut to anyone else. Even when I moved away for college, I waited until I I was back in LA to get my haircut.
Miguel is a very down to earth, fun and easy going guy and will always do his best to accommodate you. I highly recommend him to anyone of any age!
His new address is 1207 Berkeley St, in Santa Monica, right off Wilshire. You can reach him at (310) 980‑7825.

His new location is off Berkeley and Wilshire. Great lil place for a great haircut.