Notes from
the chair.
Hair myths, grooming trends, and a local newsletter from 3rd Street — written by the barbers cutting in LA and Beverly Hills.
"Barbershop near me" in Los Angeles — how to actually choose
What separates a real barbershop from a 20-minute chain cut in LA — and the questions to ask before you sit in any chair.
The modern men's hairstyles defining Los Angeles right now
A barber's read on the cuts walking out of LA chairs in 2026 — and how to tell which one will actually work on your hair.
Textured crops vs flow hairstyles: which one is for you
Two very different cuts, two very different commitments. A side-by-side from the SIR chair.
Why tapers are quietly replacing skin fades in LA
The skin fade isn't dead. But the taper is winning more chairs in 2026 — here's why.
The best men's haircuts for thick hair
Thick hair is a gift and a problem. The right cut makes it look intentional — the wrong one makes it look like a helmet.
Best haircuts for curly hair, by a Los Angeles barber
Curly hair needs a barber who actually cuts curly hair. Here's what to ask for, and what to avoid.
Low-maintenance haircuts for men who don't want to think about it
Five cuts that look sharp on a Monday and still look sharp on the Sunday three weeks later.
What a luxury barbershop in Los Angeles actually looks like
Espresso and leather chairs are easy. The real markers of a luxury barbershop are quieter than that.
Men's grooming near the Beverly Center: the SIR guide
Where to park, where to eat, and where to sit for the cut — a complete Beverly Center grooming day.
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