Sharp cuts at Fifth & Spring
Bolt Barbers is a traditional barbershop in Downtown LA. Fades, scissor cuts and four-towel straight-razor shaves, done properly since 2009.
Not a salon. Not a spa.
A barbershop on Spring Street, in the old financial district of Downtown LA, with black leather chairs, a gold mural and the hot towels on.
We listen to what you want, pay attention to the details, and send you back out onto the street looking like yourself on a very good day. No assembly-line cuts.
Inside the shop: the Bolt chairs and the gold mural.
2009
The year Bolt opened at Fifth & Spring.
7
Days a week. Sundays from 9 am.
12
Midnight close on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
4
Hot towels in a proper straight-razor shave.
Pick your kind of sharp
The classic cut$50Fades, tapers, textured crops and scissor work. Hot towel included.
Cut + beard$75The full groom: haircut with a beard trim or line-up.
Four-towel shave$45The traditional straight-razor ritual, start to finish.
Buzz cut$30Short, even, clipper all over. Clean and simple.
Line me up$20A crisp outline and edges between cuts.
The four-towel shave
Twenty minutes nobody can reach you. This is how the old shops did it, and how we still do.
Hot towel
The first towel goes on steaming. It opens the pores and softens the beard so the blade glides instead of drags.
Lather
Warm lather worked in by brush, against the grain, so every hair stands up for the razor.
The razor
A fresh straight blade, two passes: with the grain, then across. Steady hands, no rush, no burn.
Cold towel
A cool towel closes everything up, then a balm to finish. You will want to book the next one on the way out.
Real cuts, real results
Every photo here is a Bolt client, before and after. Drag the handle to see the change.
Clean textured fade
Long, grown-out hair refined into a short textured top with tight sides, beard shaped to match.
Word on Spring Street
“Daniel is an absolute master at what he does. He is extremely skilled, consistent, and someone who clearly takes pride in his work.”
“He gives a precision haircut which is a rare skill.”
“Joe the barber was a legend! Cleaned me up so good.”
5.0
Average rating on Booksy, from six verified reviews.
Take a look inside
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The front door, 460 S Spring.
Fades, blended by hand.
The chairs, and the mural.
Razor detail.
Your seat.
Scissor work.
Open late, seven days
Two blocks from Pershing Square, on the corner of Fifth and Spring. Validated parking at Joe’s Auto Parks, 530 S Spring St.
Open daily
| Monday | 8 am – 10 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8 am – midnight |
| Wednesday | 8 am – 10 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am – midnight |
| Friday | 8 am – midnight |
| Saturday | 8 am – 10 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am – 8 pm |
The chair is waiting
Pick a service, pick a time, and come in for a cut that feels like yours. Booking takes about a minute.
Book your chair Or call (213) 232-4715