David Thomas

Clean, simple, low-maintenance barbering in Los Angeles

I’m a barber stylist based in Los Angeles with over 17 years of experience helping clients find styles that feel like them and fit their real lives.

My approach is built on one simple idea: less is more.

I believe a great haircut should look sharp, feel natural, and be easy to maintain. Every appointment is personalized around your hair, your routine, and the amount of effort you actually want to put in day to day. My goal is not just to give you a great cut when you leave the studio, but to help you build a cleaner, simpler approach to grooming that works long after your appointment.

After graduating from Cuttin’ Up Beauty Academy in Denver, I developed my craft in salons and barbershops throughout Hollywood before building TEN Haircare in Los Angeles. Time spent in London in 2014, studying European classic styling while sharing American fading techniques, helped shape the way I approach detail, balance, and individuality behind the chair.

TEN Haircare is both my private studio and product line, built around the same philosophy I bring to every appointment: clean, simple, purposeful haircare.

Beyond the chair, I share what I’ve learned through articles, guides, and videos focused on haircare, grooming, and barber wellness. As that side of my work continues to grow, my mission stays the same: helping people take better care of themselves in practical, intentional, sustainable ways.

Outside of the studio, I care deeply about community. I organize local beach cleanups, practice jiu-jitsu, and support work that encourages confidence, discipline, and personal growth.

Whether you’re looking for a barber you can trust long term, a more intentional grooming routine, or a style that feels effortless and true to you, welcome.