The Loft La Brea Elite Grooming

I love getting my haircut here. The barber Mike is very friendly and professional. His barber skills are superior compared to other barbers. I strongly recommend you switch barbers and visit Mike for your next cut. Along with being a good barber Mike is also a very cool and intelligent guy. While getting your haircut you can always expect to have a good, interesting, and enjoyable conversation with him.

A small yet very clean barbershop! Mike is the man and will give you great haircut! My first time coming in Mike (the barber) was very welcoming and I got chance to relive my childhood by watching a classic «The Last Dragon!» #GoodTimes

Mike is a super cool dude and knows his craft well!
The atmosphere at his shop is great! It’s a small loft but it is very clean and comfortable. He’s got lots of cool old art hanging from the walls and even has a couple of flatscreen TVs to entertain waiting customers.
When I stopped by, the place was packed. About 6 guys were waiting to get cut, but nobody was upset about the wait. Everyone was just kickin back, relaxin, and enjoying the laid back vibes.
Every dude I saw Mike cut was very happy with their cut or shave. Mike’s an expert with fades and tapers, and he’s got a wide range of styles he’s mastered. He’s been barbering since he was 12 years old and his years of practice really show!
If you’re looking to get lined up, I highly recommend The Loft on LaBrea. You will very satisfied with your cut and your experience. Nothin but good vibes and good cuts from this place!

I’ve been going to Mike to get my hair cut as long as I can remember. I have wiry hair, which can be difficult for any barber to cut. Mike knew exactly what to do and how to handle it. The man is a savant, and can hold his own in any conversation. He’s personable, geniune and honest, in addition to being stylish.
There is literally no one else I trust in the entire Los Angeles county as a barber than Mike at The Loft. I highly recommend this barber and this establishment.

If you live in LA or just visiting and looking for a quick cut, The Loft La Brea is where you go! Mike is who I go to every 2 weeks for a fresh cut and he NEVER lets me down. I highly recommend this barber shop.

I don’t want to write a whole long thing about why I’m giving this place 2 stars. I’ll try to keep it short. Also, this is more for women who have shorter natural hair and go to barbers to get their haircuts.
The guys’ cuts I saw looked really good. My cut also looked good when I left the place. It wasn’t my favorite cut, but it looked good. It also looked even, which tends to be the case when you get your hair cut at a barbershop and your hair is longer than an inch. Your hair will look «precise» and «even» but then you’ll discover when you go to wash or style your hair that it’s not perfect and you have to then fix your hair yourself. I’m used to that so it’s not a big deal, but this time was worse than others.
I had a mohawk and shaved sides before. I started to grow out my sides so I could transition into a taper cut. I showed Mike pictures and examples of what I wanted. I also verbally explained it to him. I wanted to keep most of the hair I’d grown on the sides, and the pictures I showed reflected that. He cut my hair much shorter on the sides than I expected, but it was fine. Not a big deal, just not what I wanted. Also, I know my hair was a weird shape at that point so it was probably difficult to get it right. I’m just giving the benefit of the doubt here. So my hair looked good when I left. Not really the look I was going for, but it looked good. When I washed my hair, I noticed there was a huge patch of hair that was on the back of my head that was longer than the rest. It was a long patch of hair on the left back side of my head and on the same spot on the right side of my head, the hair was so much shorter. I had to cut a lot for it to be even. The same thing happened on the left side of my head. The tapered part was longer than the tapered part on the right. I get it happening on either side of my hair, it’s hard to get it exactly even on the opposite side, but it doesn’t really make sense on the back of my head. It’s all the same area. You can look at it all at the same time to see whether it’s even or not.
Also, if you advertise on your website that you cut women’s hair, I’d just expect a little more.
The barber was very nice though and he did a good job on the guys’ cuts. My cut was also good, but definitely nowhere near the best I’ve had.
I also had to wait a long time to get in the chair. I made an appointment days before so I wouldn’t have to wait so long. I did make an appointment for Friday night though so I understand how busy it was. I got there a few minutes early for my appointment and there was someone in the chair already. The barber said there was one in front of me and that it wouldn’t take long. The person in the chair was in there for awhile and sometime after my appointment was supposed to start, the next person got in the chair. I can’t remember the exact times. I know I was waiting for a half hour or so.
I feel badly giving this place so few stars. Normally I would just talk myself into giving more, but I didn’t have a very good experience there, even in the waiting area. It wasn’t the barber’s fault really, it just wasn’t a great atmosphere for a woman at all.

Checked in and attempted to use the free Unilocal coupon for checking in… don’t bother, they won’t honor it and act like they never heard of it. Plus the cuts and shave are ok at best. Two stars for the barber being somewhat funny with his jokes.

I went in today as a walk in and Mike took care of me. I showed him a picture of what style i wanted and he did to perfection. I will definitely be returning.

I’m through chasing barbers around to beg them to cut my hair and take my money– and then be made to feel grateful they got me in. If your barber rarely comes into the shop when it’s open and leaves town for a week without letting his clients know he’s going to be away, and then makes you guess as to when he’ll be back in the shop, you need to see Mike.
Just came to see Mike for the first time and I can see why he’s the «Master of The Fade». I read his blog before coming in and I didn’t realize there was a science to the fade until now. He asked me what I wanted. I told him. He nailed it, spot on. And there wasn’t the usual BS trash talk you find in a lot of places. Hopefully there won’t be. I’ll be going to The Loft for now on. Thnx Mike.

I had an appointment and I showed up on time
Had to wait 30 minutes till he started giving me my haircut
It took him one hour to do my hair and beard
And we didn’t even have time to do razor
My hair is uneven
And my beard isn’t straight
The worst service possible

L. A’s #1 BARBER SHOP!!! Two Thousand people can’t be wrong!
Mike is the Man… Period.
I would not let anyone else touch my hair except Mike. Mike is at the top of his profession and a true gentleman. I have been going to Mike for almost 6 years and look forward to the Loft La Brea for the foreseeable future. This is a place where people of all races are welcomed and serviced. I am just one of many, many people whom have the pleasure of finding Mike and keeping him as my barber. Park at the CVS on the corner, grab a coffee at La Boulange then head upstairs to The Loft La Brea for an amazing cut, great conversations while meeting some of Mike’s amazing clientele.

I haven’t had my haircut like this since I’ve moved from Detroit! I can see much more of my money being spent here and its BEYOND worth it.

Mike Casey is the best barber in LA, hands down. Always professional, never a long wait plus excellent work. I have never walked out of the chair disappointed.
The shop itself is the perfect hybrid of an old school black barber and the professional environment necessary to keep a customer for life. If you are looking for a barber, I highly recommend Mike Casey’s shop.

Since I’ve moved to Los Angeles 3 years ago, I’ve never let anyone else touch my hair. Great barber and a welcoming environment.

Found this place by chance and it most definitely was fate! I’ve never felt more comfortable in a barbershop than I felt when there… And as a woman, that’s saying something! I’ve been to many grungy & unwelcoming establishments and would always count the minutes until I could leave. However, I didn’t want to leave after I finished my haircut here! I had good conversation and the service was great. Honestly, I don’t remember the last time I had a cut this good – especially without having to give so much instruction throughout. They make sure to give you a nice consult beforehand which is refreshing! I definitely recommend this place. Well worth my money!

Mike has been my barber for over 4 years now. I would fly to LA prior to living here to have Mike cut my hair. Not only is Mike precise in his cutting skills but he’s efficient! The thing I value most is that I like others have a busy schedule so appointments work best for me. If you’re new to LA or need a new barber I highly recommend you coming to see Mike. It’s one of the few places I’ll sit in LA traffic for…

Hands down the best barber to touch my hair. I’ve been coming to Mike for almost three years now and not only has no one else touched my hair but I am always asked who cuts my hair when I’m out or working on set. Professional guy, down to earth, and well learned on everything that is going on in the social scene, sports, and cinema. You have got to check him out! You will not be disappointed. He is a master of his craft.

Mike is awesome! We love our haircuts, Mike’s the man.

I have been getting my hair cut here since they opened. Mike is a great barber. The atmosphere is awesome. Conversation is always great.

Talented Barbers and Great atmosphere! Clean and stylish décor. Great location and source for finding out what’s happening in the LA social scene.