Imperial Barber Shop

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    114 Judge John Aiso St

    Los Angeles, CA 90012

    Little Tokyo, Downtown

    Mon

    • Closed

    Tue

    • 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    Wed

    • 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    Thu

    • 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    Open now

    Fri

    • 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    Sat

    • 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    Sun

    • Closed

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    • Q:

      Is this business still open I always see it closed?

      A:

      Hi Christopher! There should be a sign posted that says Kelly will be back on the 17th :) Kelly some times leaves the country to go see her grandchildren or to get follow ups on her shoulder surgery… more

      Kelly S., Business Owner 
      1 year ago 1 person found this helpful

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      Dom K.
      El Segundo, CA
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      Mar 15, 2023

      I walked in on a rainy Wednesday, expecting no crowd but there was a man before me and two others also came during my cut. Her prices right now is $26 for cut and an extra $3 for shampoo. The lady works quickly and confidently, without being rough and sloppy. I showed her a picture and she went to work. I've been to other quiet barbers ran by old people and sometimes the silence can be a little scary, but she was responsive, just enough to ease any anxieties.

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      Andrew P.
      Westminster, CA
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      Aug 31, 2023

      Went in for a haircut and she didn't disappoint! It's always scary going to a new barber for the first time, but I'm glad I took a risk for this place. I'll be coming back indefinitely!

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      What an unexpected gem!
      I called ahead to check for availability and was told that my time frame worked.
      I entered on a rainy afternoon during my lunch break and there happened to be no wait.
      I showed the barber some photos of a prior haircut, and she quickly got to work.

      15 MINUTES LATER AND SHE WAS DONE!!!

      That includes a wash! Normally I'd be apprehensive about any quick cuts, but she put on a clinic for a quick, efficient, and detailed haircut. Normally I wouldn't associate "quick" with "detailed", but this isn't a normal barber.

      I can't wait for another opportunity to support her.

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      Joshua S.
      Los Angeles, CA
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      Apr 14, 2022

      Kelly really knows her way around a head of hair. She gives a great haircut. A big plus is she doesn't put you through the typical small talk question and answer session one often has to endure at the barber. If you want to sit quietly and get a great haircut this is your place. I don't ever want to go anywhere else.

      Pro tip: Her prices are inexpensive, for which one gets an excellent efficient haircut. Tip extra generously, and the next time you get a haircut she'll spend extra time on you, hunting down every possible stray hair until she achieves perfection.

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      Carlos O.
      Los Angeles, CA
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      May 24, 2023

      This really is a hidden gem. Lower prices than most, fast haircuts, and low wait times. Most importantly, the quality of hair cuts are great.

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      Justin C.
      Monrovia, CA
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      Aug 24, 2022

      Kelly always does a great job. Doesn't say much, but you tell her what you want and she does it. Be aware, cash only.

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      Paul P.
      Sacramento, CA
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      Aug 7, 2022

      Looks can be deceiving, didn't think much of it at first, but I gotta say the Lady Barber is excellent and very detail oriented at what she does. Would definitely be coming back when I'm in the area again.

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      O K.
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      I stopped by for another one if her fabulous haircuts and found these photos. I hope she will feel better soon! This place is quite the gem and no one compares to Kelly!!! My hair needs the professional touch of her precision and handsome cuts so I can't wait for May!!! It seems like forever but it's only a little more than a month until she returns. Sae sang ae ~ Lol

      Kelly will be back in May and I can't wait!!!
      My favorite place!!!
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      Eric Y.
      Los Angeles, CA
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      Dec 12, 2019

      Kelly is a great barber. As the other reviews state, she's fast and efficient. Her prices are reasonable; $20 for a haircut, $23 with shampoo. You can't really get close to these prices in the neighborhood. I definitely recommend getting the shampoo, for $3 more it's a nice touch, it feels like a quick head massage that feels quite refreshing on your way out.

      Prices as of Dec 2019.
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      Brandon Y.
      Irvine, CA
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      Oct 17, 2020

      Our exchange:

      Me: do you want me to take a picture so people on Yelp will know you aren't closed down?

      Her: uhh, sure.

      That was our entire conversation 5/5 gave me an undercut for 20$ and I made it back to my car in 20 min.

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