The Backhaus

Just got a fresh cut from Chris! Great vibes & Music! Awesome & humble Dude! Master at his craft, pays Close attention to details and takes his time with you. I Most definitely will come back and bring some friends. Call a week in advance to set up an appointment.

Chris is the barber to beat! If you’re the type of person that doesn’t really know what to do with their hair or you’re looking for a fresh new cut, leave it to Chris. He has the Midas touch when it comes to haircut quality.

Been going to Chris for 3 years now ever since he was at CPSL barbershop. Glad that he has his own shop now. His cuts are always on point. I like that he pays attention to detail and he’s master of his craft in the sense that he keeps in mind his clients style. Will continue to get my cuts from him till he stops cutting

I’ve been Chris’ client for about 6 years now. He’s done everything to my hair — highlights, hair cuts, layers, wavy perms, kinky curly perms, ombré/​balayage, etc. I’ve gotten so many compliments on my hair, and I give all my credit to him. I’ve referred my girl friends, and now they all go to him. He even cuts my boyfriend’s hair, and his friends! He can do men’s hair, all the way across to the most elaborate women hair styles. Super talented, hella cool, extremely artistic, and plays awesome music! His spot is comfortable, hip, and modern. 5 stars across the board.

I decided it was about time for my boyfriend to start getting some man-​cuts as we are getting older. Thankfully my friend recommended Chris when he was still working at Capsule. My boyfriend was a bit skeptical driving out all the way to LA from Long Beach for a hair cut that was more than the simple $ 10 cuts he was used to, but I told him it was time to grow up!
Chris really gives you the star treatment. Usually my boyfriend’s cuts are rushed and he’s in and out of the barbershop in less than 15 minutes but Chris REALLY takes his time and makes you feel like you’re being pampered. His attention to detail is unreal and it’s fun for me even just to watch him do his work.
Don’t be discouraged by the rundown exterior of the shop, Chris has been cutting hair for years with a long loyal list of clientele and recently opened The Backhaus as his own independent passion project. The shop is his labor of love and it keeps on getting better with each visit. And to top it all of, Chris is just simply a really nice guy. No forced awkward conversations here, just a relaxed atmosphere with a guy with top-​notch skills.

Chris has been my barber for the past three years, I recently moved to Marina del Rey and still drive out to see him. He is by far the best I have ever found in LA, I was stoked when he opened his own shop. His professionalism and skill have really set the bar for what I expect in a trim, on point everytime without fail. I was with him in the capsule days (see past review) and have no doubt he has good things to come with the backhaus.

Chris has been my barber for nearly 4 years now. I can’t tell you what a blessing it is to have a barber with his talent so close to where I live and work.
Chris is so great at his craft that I don’t even ask him what I’d like. I ask him to do whatever he feels will look right and trust him a 100 percent. I have NEVER been disappointed.
Chris not only does fades and cuts for dudes, but also does cuts for the ladies. That should tell you the extent of his technique.
Give him a call and make an appointment beforehand as he is very busy and popular. Trust me, you will not be disappointed. Youll be able to tell as soon as you walk into Backhaus that the dude is different. He is focused and has style. He has a vision.
Thanks for the wonderful cuts you’ve provided for me throughout the past years Chris! You the man

The Backhouse can be a bit hard to find, from it’s modest and plain white exterior, I’m always unsure if it’s the right door I’m opening.
The inside is still a work in progress, but I’ve really seem him transform it to an industrial and modern space. It’s always super clean when I get in, and the music is soothing and relaxing.
Chris is always friendly and willing to strike up a conversation, or if you’re more of the quiet type that’s cool too. What makes him amazing though are his hair cutting skills, I’ve never had anyone pay as much close attention to detail as Chris. He really takes his time to ensure your fade is prefect. You’ll see him critically analyzing every angle to make sure it’s on point. Also I always wish I can make my hair as perfect as he does when he styles it for you.
Chris is an great barber, and I highly recommend him!

The Backhaus is one of those gems that you find tucked deep inside the city streets of Los Angeles. It is one of those rare places that once you find, you’ll feel like you’ve discovered GOLD. It’s a barber shop unlike the rest. The vintage steel furniture, the urban art pieces hanging on its walls and the eclectic music that’s always in rotation are just some of the things that adds to it’s charm.
This shop definitely stands apart from all of these other urban barber shops that are around and a lot has to do with the owner/​my barber Chris Ulibas. He’s the bee’s knees! He’s the brain behind the entire operation and I’m so happy and proud of this dude that he opened up his own shop. I’ve been going to him for about a year now and he’s the best barber I’ve ever had! I’m going to keep coming to him because he cuts my hair exactly how I want it. Always. I’ve never been disappointed and that’s the truth.
The shop is always clean. I recently came in for my appointment and he was just finishing up with another client. When he was done he said «let me sweep up first». I really liked that. It was one of those little gestures that made me think «He likes his shit clean and that’s great.» That’s how it should be.
His customer service also deserves a mention. I’ve had many barbers but he was the first one to make sure there was no hair on my shoes before I left his chair. He just quickly takes the blow dryer and points it on your shoes. It’s little but stuff like that I also catch and have give praise for.
Keep it up Chris! You’re kicking butt!

Need a fresh cut? Guys, Girls and kids are welcome. Look for the owner… Chris. You think it up and he can give it to you. ANY hairstyle. I highly recommend this place because I’ve been going to Chris for about two years now and he never disappoints. I change up my hairstyle all the time and he always executes it each time. Your next haircut, trim or even hair coloring should be here. Don’t hesitate. :)

I’ve been going to Chris for two years and I’ve never gotten a bad haircut. He pays really great attention to small details and is just as good with scissors as he is with clippers. Chris is also just a great person and he really cares about his clients. He always confirms appointments and is rarely, if ever, running behind.
He’s also great with women’s hair as well. I introduced my sister to Chris and she swears she’d never gotten a better haircut! Definitely have to try this place out if you’re in the market for a new stylist or haircut :)

Chris is awesome hair stylist. He combines both modern hair cutting and barbering techniques. The best part he makes a point to get all his clients and emphasis every time is positive experience. I drive from all the way from the valley just to see him.

There’s a new Hair~Whisper in town and his name is Chris Ulibas… he speaks to my hair and my hair replies «as you wish» His new location has an rustic industrial and artist gallery feel.
I’ve been going to Chris for the past few years. His passionate magical hands have tremendous talent and an eye for style. I’ve loved all my cuts; my hair and I have experimented with all cuts with Chris… short asymmetrical boob, long sophisticated, color and trim. First and foremost, though, you will be entrusting your hair to an honest, caring and decent human being. Chris is a person of integrity, he is consistent, organized and respectful of your time and scheduling.
You will not be disappointed! Happy Hair~cutting :)

I always get the perfect cut from Chris. I come here every two weeks and been one of his loyal clients since last year. I always come out looking fresh, clean ass fades, and I’ve learned so much on how to care and style my hair that suites me best. You’ll never meet anyone as passionate and skilled as Chris, so glad he finally opened his own shop!!!

Chris has been cutting my hair for 2+ years and I feel really lucky to have found him. He has a great sense for what looks current and noticeably good without looking like a «HAIRCUT.» I never know what I want my hair to look or care that much I just want it to make me look good, and with some basic direction about how long I want to go Chris knows what will look the best on me. The only other barber I found who I could trust like this is back in NY. He’s also easy to organize with, consistently pretty busy but it’s convenient to set appointments via text.

I’ve been going to Chris for almost 2 years back when I first started going to him at CPSL. While Chris is an amazing barber, he also has a background in styling and is great at scissoring (or maybe shearing is the right term?).
A lot of barbers I’ve used were great with clippers, but lacked the know-​how in styling my hair as it’s pretty stubborn. Chris has both a female and male clientele, so he’s well versed in using specific cut and style techniques depending on the hair type he’s working with.
I’m glad Chris started his own place now as this will allow him to grow his business and encapsulate his experience, skill and artistic vision all in one place!
Another great thing is that the Backhaus accepts card, takes appointments (no hour long waits on Friday!), and has plenty of street parking up front.