Boris Master-Fader Barber

Boris is the man. Enough said. Beard trims, styling, haircuts etc… Passes the test of the lady with flying colors. Seriously this dude is legit.

I was always the guy who paid $ 20 for a haircut because… who cares. My hair isn’t that special, and when I’ve paid a lot to get it cut, it pretty much looks the same as a cheap haircut. Man, was I wrong.
I started with Boris a few months ago as I’m getting married and I needed to find a good haircut before wedding day. I’ve now been to Boris 4 times. Boris is totally different. I didn’t know how much of a difference it made to have someone who actually knows what he’s doing!
It’s not just his professionalism and his attitude (both of which are top-​notch), it’s not just the excellent conversation (which I enjoy immensely and would probably keep me coming back), it’s his mad skillz. He is called the «master fader» for a reason. There simply isn’t anyone better.
I will never go anywhere else. How’s that for a review?

This place/​Boris have 5 stars for a reason. I recently moved to LA in need of a new barber and tried a few places out before finding Boris. They call him the master for a reason… you will walk out feeling satisfied with your haircut everytime. Plus he is a great guy to talk to and will schedule you whenever you need.
If you are looking for a 5 star barber for an affordable price Boris is your guy!

Went for a walk in and got an appointment for an hour later which was totally fine by me. When I came later I sat down and the entire experience from start to finish was just great. Boris was professional and honest, giving me great advice and finishing with my favorite haircut to date. I am not a local, but if I come to LA again this will be one of my first visits. More than reasonably priced and a solitary hospitable!

I was in need of a haircut at the last minute and my regular stylist was unavailable, so I hopped on Unilocal and came across Boris and his glowing reviews. So, I decided to give him a shot. Thankfully he was able to squeeze me in at the last minute and gave me an AWESOME cut! Really nice guy and a very talented stylist! I will definitely be coming back for another cut soon!

OMG moved here from NYC about a year ago and it took me this long to finally find just the right person. Go see Boris, you’ll love him.

Boris is an artist of his craft!
He is extremely experienced, pleasant and just overall great at what he does.
Do yourself a favor and try him out!

I read the reviews on Boris and decided to give him a try. I’m very glad I did. He is very talented. Very nice and pleasant. He is a master of his craft. Give him a try. You won’t be disappointed. Thanks Boris.

Boris is one of, if not the. Most talented, kind, considerate and, well, talented, barbers that I’ve ever had the privilege of getting my hair cut by. I’ll list three reasons.
1) I have hair issssssues. I had surgery on my scalp a few times and now have both some areas that will never grow back, and other areas that go through spurts of blemishes that leave me very uncomfortable and self-​conscious about getting a haircut. Boris was not only kind-​looking enough for me to feel comfortable telling him about this, but he listened, while doing superbly (more on this in 2 and 3).
2) Boris cut my hair low and it looks fantastic! In the past, I’ve had barbers cut my hair at a length that I didn’t think was short enough, but I felt that if it was cut too low they’d mess it up and have me walking around with ugly visible blemishes on my head that would take a while to go away. He cut it short, I trusted him to do so, and my hair now looks, in my opinion, the best it ever has!!! Shortness, imperfect scalp and all!!!
3) without even asking, while doing a shave (which smelled, felt, and looks fantastic!) he basically treated some of the blemish areas that I was most concerned about going into his seat. The dude is fantastic.
So, if you’re looking for a barber, I’d say look no further. I won’t. He made me feel comfortable, valued, and like I got more than if bargained for. I’m pretty confident that if he could do it for someone with issues like mine, that he can do the same if not far better for those with more perfect looking skin & scalps.
Did I mention he inspired me to write one of if not my very first Unilocal review! The guy is Magic!!!

Definitely coming back!

I have been having my hair cut by Boris for as long as I can remember. Believe me when I say «He simply is the best at mens tapered/​fades that you can get».
He is so consistent, so professional and after many years I have never had a bad cut from Boris.
Not only that he’s such a cool dude and so flexible he’ll try and fit into your schedule not his!
Finding a great Barber should be a secret best kept to yourself. (I don’t want him too booked up after all) but… like I say he’s such a good guy he deserves all the customers he can get.

I happened upon Boris walking along Melrose, as I was contemplating getting my hair cut. I’m thrilled that I did, because I am so pleased with the results. I mean, I received at least a dozen compliments from my coworkers that evening. He is precise, personable, and a rare find. I will definitely going back. Highly recommended.

Just met Boris today and he’s the man! Did a bang up job on the cut and he’s also a really cool guy. Fast too. I’m definitely going to return and I highly recommend him!

Boris is great. He’s been cutting my hair for over 3 years. I am glad he’s back in LA. Super clean cuts/​fades, reasonable prices, and attention to detail. You can tell he loves his work.

Boris is a true «Master of Fader!» I’m glad his back in Los Angeles as I am a true fan.
I get my buzz almost every week or two! Yes almost every week. I used to go to Eddies Barbershop, Shorty’s and Floyd. But nothing compare to Boris personal touch to mens hair. He his precise, thorough, and perfectionists.
I suggest everyone looking for a better barber to try Boris because once they got a buzz from him they will sure come back!
His shop is @ Melrose District, a true art district retail area, as he even play cool eclectic music to relax and soothe your head.
Boris is a true barber and highly recommend his 5 star service!

I’ve been going to Boris for a few years now and am COMPLETELY happy with his work. Every single cut, every single time is perfect.
If you’re tired of your current stylist being ‘hit or miss’, check out Boris. He’s the epitome of consistent perfection.
No joke.

The way I look at it, you can either pay:
*** $ 16.50 for an $ 8.00 haircut at SUPERCUTS — that looks clean for only 1 week.
or
*** $ 35.00 for a $ 100.00 haircut by Boris — that retains its style for at least 28 days.
I went to Boris the first time three years ago when I called up Floyd’s 99 barbershop on Melrose and asked the receptionist if she had anyone from New York. She dropped Boris’ name and right away I trusted his background knowledge for modern day-​trendy looks. Familiar with all of the New York terminology I grew up with and without second guessing, he knew about the large variety of styles that I like to change up with every haircut: tape-​up, blow-​out, messy, fo-​hawk, mo-​hawk, slicked back mafioso, the list goes on…
I don’t go to see Boris any day of the week, I like to save it for a Friday morning, when I got a: fine date, put on the fre$hest clothes and get my car washed at the Burbank Pit Stop.
He’s an artist and I can bring him a picture of any kind of hairstyle to match, I usually pick a film, like Fight Club. He understands how styles fit your personalized head shape/​hair patterns and works quickly without taking a second look at the photograph.
Boris is a cool cat with an old soul that’s easy to talk to and has awesome taste in music that he provides for the entire shop. Not to mention that the guy hooks it up with the coolest, most professional neck/​head massage at the end of the cut and shapes facial hair with his improvisational talent in 5 seconds.
Summing it up, after leaving Boris’ shop, I feel like a G and girls stop me where ever I go to tell me that they love my haircut. Looking forward to many more years of $taying Fre$h. Boris, you are the Master Fader and you wear the badge well.
Much Love and Respect Brotha.
~Gabi Du3 et Gud!

I’ve got only good things to say about Boris. Since moving, I’ve been looking for a place to get my hair cut consistently. I found Boris through Unilocal,and tried to set up an appointment at the last minute. He was accommodating in that way.
The experience was great. Boris is a cool, intelligent, laid-​back guy who strikes the right balance between being conversational and focusing on his work. You can tell he’s someone who takes pride in being good at what he does. I usually hate the conversations I have with people who cut my hair, but I liked talking to him a lot. He’s a smart dude.
The actual haircut was great. I’m completely satisfied, and only going to to go to him, despite the fact that I live an hour away. In addition to haircuts, he does a great job with beard trimming too.

Awesome job! I came here last minute after I found out my usual barber was gone to who knows where and not coming back. Found reviews for Boris on Unilocal and gave him a shot.
I’m very particular about who cuts my hair and hate having to find new barbers. But, Boris did a great job and gave me a perfect, clean cut. Nice, easy-​going guy who listens to exactly what you want. As a fellow New Yorker, it was good to have that east-​coast connection, so I highly recommend him for fellow east coasters as well.
Will definitely be coming back!

Wow. I am not one of those people who has had trouble finding a good barber in Los Angeles. That said, I never knew how could a barber could be until I found Boris. I’m so glad I wandered into his shop the other day.
Calling him the «master fader» is actually sort of an understatement. Boris is an absolute perfectionist, and works tirelessly to ensure you have a no-​line fade and look super tight when you leave his chair.
I only hope that all of the other barbers who I love in LA don’t read this and get mad, cause the truth is, as long as Boris’s chair is available, I’m sorry guys, but I won’t be comin’ back!