SCISSOR CUTS, DTLA
Scissor Cuts in Downtown LA
STYLES Barber Lounge cuts scissor haircuts at 111 East 11th Street in the Fashion District, Downtown LA, 90015: scissor over comb work, textured crops, longer styles, and classic cuts shaped by hand rather than clippers. The haircut is $45, and the shop holds 4.8 stars across 700+ Google reviews.
This is precision at its highest level. STYLES Barber Lounge specializes in the cleanest scissor work in Downtown LA and every hot trend the moment it lands, cut sharper, tighter, and more detailed than anywhere else in the city. If it is trending, we are already cutting it, and we are cutting it better than anyone.
A scissor cut is where craft shows. There are no guards to hide behind; the barber judges every length by eye and shapes it by hand. STYLES Barber Lounge, established in 2018 by founder Shalom Gruber, runs two shops, one in Staten Island and this one in DTLA, and the same standard applies to both: a natural, hand cut finish that looks as good grown in as it does the day you leave the chair.
111 East 11th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Sun-Fri, 8AM to 8PM
Closed Saturdays
A scissor cut is priced as a Haircut, $45, but it is only part of what we do. Haircut and Beard $60, Beard Trim $15, Hot Towel Shave $30, Kids Cut $35, plus The C.E.O Treatment $100 and The V.I.P $170. Same prices at both locations.
What is a scissor cut, and how is it different from a fade?
A scissor cut is shaped with scissors and a comb instead of clippers. A fade blends the sides down toward bare skin with guards; a scissor cut keeps length and softens it by hand, so there is no hard line and no skin tight taper. That soft, natural finish is why longer, textured, and classic styles rely on scissor work rather than a clipper guard.
Ask for a scissor cut when you want to keep length, grow a style out cleanly, or skip the buzzed look entirely. It suits side parts, textured French crops, curly and wavy hair, and longer tops. Want the sides tight and sharp? That is a fade. Want it shaped, soft, and easy to grow? That is a scissor cut. Every cut at STYLES Barber Lounge starts with a consultation, so the barber helps you land on the right one.
Why is Styles Barber Lounge known for scissor work?
Because scissor over comb is the hardest skill to fake. Clippers and guards do a lot of the work; scissors do not, so an even, natural shape depends entirely on the barber's hand and eye. It is the kind of cut that takes years to do well, and it is what clients ask for when they want more than a fast clean up.
The shop holds 4.8 stars across 700+ Google reviews, and one of them sums up the house style: 'Best fade in LA... real New York City cut experience' (Max R.). The scissor work carries that same New York standard.
Which styles work best with a scissor cut?
Anything built on length and texture. Classic side parts, textured crops, longer fringes, layered styles, and grown out looks all take shape under scissors. Curly and coily hair especially benefits: scissors follow the curl and remove weight without the flat, blunt edges a guard leaves, so the texture keeps its movement.
A scissor cut is also the smart choice while you are growing your hair out. Instead of buzzing the sides to reset, the barber shapes the length so it grows in even and stays wearable the whole way. Bring a photo of the finished look you want; on a scissor cut, a reference picture communicates more than any guard number ever could.
How much does a scissor cut cost in Downtown LA?
At STYLES Barber Lounge in Downtown LA, a scissor cut is priced as a haircut: $45, including a consultation, a free beverage, and an optional shampoo. It is the same line item and the same price whether the cut is done with scissors, clippers, or both, and the number is confirmed when you book on Squire before you confirm anything.
If the beard needs work in the same visit, haircut and beard is $60. For a full session, The C.E.O Treatment is $100 and The V.I.P is $170. Booking first is the smart move: you lock the time, you see the price, and you skip the wait.
How often should you get a scissor cut?
Every three to five weeks, longer than a fade. A scissor cut keeps length and has no skin tight sides to grow out, so it holds its shape far more forgivingly; many clients stretch it to a month or more without it looking untidy. The easy grow out is part of why people choose it.
The easiest way to stay sharp is to book the next cut before leaving the chair; regulars at STYLES Barber Lounge also earn rewards through STYLES Royalty, the shop's loyalty program. Between visits, a little product and a comb keep a scissor cut looking intentional.
Where is Styles Barber Lounge in DTLA, and when is it open?
STYLES Barber Lounge is at 111 East 11th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015, in the Fashion District near South Park, a few blocks from Santee Alley and FIDM and a short ride from Crypto.com Arena and LA Live. Hours are Sunday through Friday, 8am to 8pm, closed Saturdays.
Questions before you come in? Call (213) 205-8906. The 8am open means a fresh scissor cut before a workday in the Fashion District, and the location makes the shop an easy stop before a game or a show at LA Live.
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Can I walk in for a scissor cut, or do I need to book?
Walk ins are welcome at STYLES Barber Lounge whenever a chair is open, but booking is the only way to guarantee your time, especially on Sundays and after work. Appointments go through the STYLES Collective app on iOS and Android, or online, and you pick your barber and see the exact price before you confirm. Scissor work is unhurried, so a reservation is worth it on busy days.
Is a scissor cut better than clippers for curly hair?
Often, yes. Scissors follow the curl and take out weight without the blunt, flat edges a clipper guard can leave, so curls keep their movement and shape. Many clients with curly or coily hair ask for scissor work on top with only light clipper work, if any, around the sides. Your barber matches the approach to how your hair grows.
Can I add a beard trim to my scissor cut?
Yes. Haircut and beard at STYLES Barber Lounge is $60, and a standalone beard trim is $15. Shaping both in one seat keeps the cut and the beard line reading as one finished look, which is the detail that pulls the whole thing together.
What should I tell the barber to get the scissor cut I want?
Talk through how much length you want to keep, how you wear it day to day, and any style you are growing toward, then let the consultation do the rest. A photo of a finished look you like is the fastest way to communicate a scissor cut, since the shape matters more than any number.
Has STYLES Barber Lounge been in the news?
Yes. KTLA 5 News featured STYLES Barber Lounge in May 2025, one of several news crews to film at the shop, with the segment syndicated to 11+ Nexstar stations and Yahoo News. Pair that with 4.8 stars across 700+ Google reviews at the Downtown LA location, and the pattern holds: the work looks right on camera and in the chair.