Rudy’s Barber Shop

I gave this place a few chances since they are right down the street from my work.
Out of the four times I decided to get my hair cut here only one time has it came out correct.
I ask for a simple hair cut. Short on the sides and a little long on top. Not hard right… well depends on the barber you get. All the women here… do not understand or can not complete the task of short on the sides and a little long on top. When I am done with her I have a part in my hair long on one side and short on the other and the top of my hair is as long as when I have arrived. I complain on this is not what I asked for but the owner or any of the other barbers care to do anything about it.
My only good experience seems to be with a barber that is not there all the time. I have not been back since most of my hair cuts here have been very bad and not what I ask for. Looking at the pictures of this barber shop the ladies that have cut my hair on in these pictures. So if you see them. Try not to have them touch your hair.

I took my son to get his haircut… not bad, but it could have been a little cleaner. The front was cut a bit uneven. Our quest for great barbers continue.

Great place to get a fade haircut at a reasonable price. I’ve been going there for over 20 years, since Charlie, the owner of the shop, was alive and cutting hair. Johnny and Nemo are probably the best barbers in the shop.

Been going here for years. It’s convenient, fast and a bargain! Nemo is my barber, he’s the last chair in the shop. Will always talk sports with you and has always managed to give me a great haircut.

If you value your hair do not go here. Just left and found chunks missing out of my sideburns and a highly uneven cut on the top. All I asked for was a 3 on the sides and slight cut on top. They refused to wet my hair before cutting and decided using a buzzer on the top of my head to cut was a smart idea. I now have to go home and finish my haircut myself because of their incompetency. Thanks for my holiday cut guys!

Not social at all, little communication, I was worried that the recommendations were wrong when I walked in. My hair is tricky and I’ve never gotten a good cut anywhere.
BEST HAIRCUT I’VE EVER GOTTEN!!!
Will definitely go back.
Thanks guys :)

Considering I’ve been going to Rudy’s Barber shop for 20 years now I think a 5 star is in order. ever since high school if you needed a tight fade, Rudy’s was the spot to go too.
A family owned barber shop where if you are a Lakers or Raiders fan you should feel right at home, the décor is lakers championship banners and raiders art. They also have two flat screens with generally something interesting to watch.
Jonny and Nemo are the top guys there, if you’re looking for a high, tight razor fade go see one of them. The other barbers in the shop are good as well I have just been accustomed to either Nemo or Jonny for 20 years.
The cuts are great and cheap $ 14 and just up a couple of bucks from the old days.

this place is a hardcore no frills barber shop. today was my first time there & it was an experience. It was my first haircut with clippers only. no scissors except at the end to even out the loose endz. turned out great for two reasons:
1) no waiting — even though there were 3 people being worked on, there were free barbers available to jump in when i arrived
2) $ 13 price is outstanding
3) actually there is a third reason & its a little place next store called the Scarlet Lady Saloon
I love finding places like this time capsule — when i drove away I spotted a fantastic sams not far from here and wondered how disappointed I would have been if I never saw rudy’s first.
Keep up the good work Rudy and don’t ever change!

This is a place for Laker, Dodger, and Raider fans only. If you get a fucked up cut it’s because you walked in with the wrong colors and stayed.
All jokes aside this is a cool barber shop if you need buzzes, fades, some cleaning that you can’t do yourself or shouldn’t, and not much else. They always have games on the TVs and sometimes when I’m in there I’d not rather be watching whatever’s on anywhere else. They’re all in the same ballpark as far as skill goes for what they do, but some got it better. Go here enough and you’ll cop a cut or two that you aren’t fully thrilled about.
Most of these are probably due to a bit of a language barrier.
Good spot but know what this place is and isn’t for and make sure they understand what you’re requesting all throughout.

This was literally the worst haircut I have gotten in my entire life. It’s so bad that I’m embarrassed to step outside to get it fixed at another place. I understand $ 13 is very cheap for a haircut, but holy crap, this is BAD! To be honest, I didn’t expect anything great from the get-​go, but I’ve never had a more uneven haircut.
The guy buzzed the sides way shorter than I had asked and then took the apron/​cape off without even touching the top! When I asked him to even out the top, he took about an inch off and it looks just as uneven as the sides. It’s pretty hard to f*ck up a buzz cut, this guy managed to f*ck it up more than I ever thought was possible.
Only go here if you are getting a 1 all around, which is what everyone else in there looked like they were getting… I guess I missed the memo!

I recommend this barber shop! The staff here is very professional and pleasant! My barber Lynn is fantastic!

This place is always good for a cut. I’ve never left feeling like I got a bad haircut. There’s usually at least two barbers on deck. There’s one guy that everyone likes to wait for, I guess he’s the owner, but I usually walk in and sit down right away to get a haircut from his apprentice. $ 13 bucks is a good deal for a solid haircut. They shape you up nice, handle the back and neck with ease. I usually come here on my lunch break for a haircut and will probably continue to do so.

They charge $ 13 dollars which is not the best part. I usually wait 1hr or more when I go to my traditional barber shop’s on the south side of los angeles it’s a tradition that goes back three generations. But I was in a rush one day and could not get an seat at the shop. I saw this place and decided to give it a try. I am very to ery cautious to whom I let cut my hair. Do not be fooled these people know how to cut hair. Not only did it take just 11 min., it was exactly what I asked for. What a concept it was nice not being used as a practice head. Will be going from now on. It’s close to home and saves me $ 15.00.

Can’t wrong with these guys. They charge $ 13 dollars which is great, they gave me what I asked for which is about time since I’ve had a terrible time trying to find a good barber at a good price. They open early which works with my busy schedule so overall they have me as a life customer. I’ve taken my boys here in the past as well so if you’re looking for a great Barber Shop this is the place to go!

Would give it no stars if possible. Came to get my son a hair cut and barber was INSIDE SMOKING A CIGARETTE!!! Turned around and went elsewhere

Walked in. Sat down. At about 330 pm on a weekday. I told the lady: «I’d like a trim about a half inch off, and clean up the sides.» «Ok. Ok» she says, and I promptly am draped in a patterned hair cape as she starts working away, with a buzzer, to my quiet and internal surprise. My hair was about 5″ on the top and 3″ on the side. Just a clean up I think? Well, I’m always up for an adventure. She goes on to transform my normal haircut into the haircut I didn’t even know I wanted (less than half an inch left on the sides right now, and most of the length left on the top). It was awesome. The gf approves. Would be 5 stars if I asked for it, but it’s 4.5 stars because she surprised me with it. My suggestion: come here if you’re up for an experience and letting them show you how they work.

Haircuts are a subjective affair, but when 95% of the places I’ve been to leave me a satisfied customer, it’s safe to say I’m not one of those types who is overly picky with my hairstyle. Either that, or my hair is just that easy to cut.
The difference between a barber and a stylist is akin to a line cook and a chef; a barmaid and a mixologist; a Friday night trick and a lifelong spouse. It’s the difference between doing one thing (and hopefully doing it right), and truly knowing your craft. Knowing the trends, understanding the emerging tools of the trade, and continually striving to improve your listening comprehension that elevate your knowledge and passion into a profession.
The guys are Rudy’s aren’t even in the same stratosphere as your basic stylist. And the problem is, nor are they even worthy of being called «a barber.» No, they’re worse. The staff not only possess none of the aforementioned qualities, but they don’t (or can’t) even do the most basic of a barber’s job well. I asked to keep my sideburns long — they shaved them off. I asked to leave my hair long enough to create a part — they clipper it all down to an inch, long enough to spike, and that’s about it. As the finishing touch, they cut the front straight across, creating an ostensible bowl cut. I mean, when has a bowl cut EVER been in fashion, save for when you were three? I even walked in with a hat on, but they didn’t bother to wet my hair down — they just started cutting with my hat-​hair and all! How do you figure out your lines, angles and proportions when the «canvas» is completely lopsided to begin with?
Don’t expect a hairwash or any product at the end, either.
Hey, I’m all for mom n’ pop small business, and I realize it’s $ 13. I only made the trip here because I’m new to the area and didn’t feel like driving 45 minutes through traffic to get to a Floyd’s Barbershop. But after this experience, I’ll gladly make my way through rush hour just for a barber/​stylist who listens. These guys do not know their trade, do not understand their customer, and cannot provide a decent service even at bargain prices. It doesn’t matter if you want a newer style, explain in detail what you’re looking for, or give specific directions on how to clean-​up your look. They only know how to do one thing, and they can’t even do that well. They don’t run a worthwhile business.
Even at $ 13, avoid at all costs. My $ 0.02.

I’ve been trying to find a barber who could cut my hair the way I like it for a few months now. I started by going the Blind Barber. A great cut but very pricey. I’d go there again, but only as a treat. Then, I tried Floyd’s. the one on Venice. Received cuts from several of the barbers there trying to find the person. I must of received hair cuts from them for about 4 or 5 months. While the hair cuts where generally okay, non of the cuts where exactly what I asked for. In fact, the last 2 cuts were progressively worst cuts, (bald spots and poorly shaped) even though at was going to the same barber for several a weeks.
I asked my neighbor if he could recommend a new place. He tell’s me about Rudy’s and I decided to give them a shot. I left there with the biggest smile in my face. I received the best hair cut in over a year, easily. The barber actually listened to what I wanted, then executed it flawlessly. And to make this experience even better,… The cost for the cut was only $ 13.00 !! Super cheap! I left a nice tip to say thank you and was on my way wishing I had found this place a year ago.

It’s a barber shop, not a friggin hair salon. For $ 13, this place is outstanding. The staff here are laid back and give some of the best fades. So to all you bitches complaining about this place, you all need to take your asses to Floyd’s and hang with people more your speed.

Had a similar experience to Michael S.
I just got back from the fastest haircut in my life, no hyperbole intended. If you think that’s a good thing, well you’re probably dumber than I am. The lady who cut my hair is most definitely the Queen of Not Giving A Shit. I told QNGAS how I wanted my haircut, but instead she proceeded to go over my whole head with clippers, then scratched the hell out of my neck, flung my barber apron off and stormed off to the cash register to await my money. It took all of ten minutes. She didn’t say a word the whole time. She did, however, have an utterly glorious stink-​face befitting her title.
I looked into the mirror to see what the hell she did. It was like a two-​year old had mowed a lawn and given up halfway through. Awesome. I thought I should say something, but I just took the change she threw at me and I left.
Normally I’m hesitant to post bad reviews about local businesses, but I’m pretty sure this lady wouldn’t be caught dead going online and reading reviews about the job she so obviously despises. So I’ll just get up on my soapbox in this little tiny corner of the internet and yell with complete futility at someone who’ll never read this:
Hey Lady, I know life sucks, I hate it sometimes too, but it wouldn’t hurt you to slow down a little with the clippers, pull back on some of those rage slices down your customers’ necks, and smile once in a while. In fact, I’m going to smile as much as I can while applying lotion to my red-​streaked neck. It’s just a haircut, after all.