Baxter Finley Barber & Shop

Ananda’s been working in spas and hair salons for most of her life, holding both a barbering and aesthetician license, so if you have any questions about our Baxter of California skincare line, she’s definitely the one to ask. She entered the world of barbering in New York before relocating to LA in order to specialize in men’s grooming and skincare services. When she’s not cutting hair, you might see her taking in a show at the Hollywood Bowl or shopping at Home Depot as she loves building things with her own two hands.

She never ceases to be inspired by the knowledge, skill and talent of her fellow Baxter Finley barbers. Ananda also finds a good deal of inspiration from artists not afraid to take risks who strive to push past the boundaries of the norm. She counts among these people like Andrew McQueen, David LaChapelle and Bjork.

Pretty much any 90’s hip hop or classic rock gets her in the zone.

Truly a Jane of All Trades, Ananda enjoys creating custom cuts that suit her clients’ specific needs. She loves to keep up with men’s fashions and style trends, incorporating them into her clients’ cuts and hairstyles in more wearable version that’s easy to maintain.

Andrew has honed his barbering skills at Chicago’s Art & Science Salon before moving to LA after 6 years. He’s studied under the creators of American Crew, learning their Advanced American Crew Method as well as techniques from Bumble & Bumble and Reuzel. When not practicing his signature specialty of cutting men's long hair, you might find him skating around Venice Beach or pursuing his other creative passion, photography.

Andrew has honed his barbering skills at Chicago’s Art & Science Salon before moving to LA after 6 years. He’s studied under the creators of American Crew, learning their Advanced American Crew Method as well as techniques from Bumble & Bumble and Reuzel. When not practicing his signature specialty of cutting men's long hair, you might find him skating around Venice Beach or pursuing his other creative passion, photography.

When cutting hair, Andrew likes to listen to 80’s Rock N Roll and often enjoys discovering new songs he’s never heard before.

He looks to his fellow barbers he works with for inspiration and his artistic inspirations draw heavily from 60’s and 70’s rock & roll.

This ABC Barber College alum honed his epic skills as an original member of the Barber Shop Club of Los Angeles, The Shave of Beverly Hills and the Jon Allen Men’s Salon. When he’s not cutting hair or with his family, you might find him riding his BMX at the beach.

He’s greatly inspired by Asian and Native American tribal art and music. His greatest professional inspiration is barbers of the past.

His all-time favorite cut is the classic 1920’s pilot cut, but don’t worry, he prides himself on being able to replicate any picture of a haircut on most clients.

The things he loves most are cutting hair while listening to Take Five by Dave Brubeck.

He counts celebrities Lawrence Fishburne, Reno Wilson, Shaquille O’Neil and Pharrell Williams among his client list.

Monique’s been cutting hair since she began teaching herself how at age 11. Since then, she's continued to hone her barbering talents until attending LA Barber College in Los Angeles. A true renaissance woman of myriad tastes, she names drawing as her first love but has also been a rapper and an amateur chef.

Monique aspires to one day attend the prestigious Schorem Old School Barbering Academy in Holland and collaborate with barbering savant, Darryn Pitman (@TheDarrynPitman) . Among her artistic inspirations are painters Zio Ziegler (@ZioZiegler), Albert Reyes (@TheAlbertReyes), and local LA artist, Cleon Peterson (@CleanPeterson).

She enjoys many different genres of music from jazz to hip hop and classical but her favorite song to work to is the Entire Digable Planets album.

You’ll find her practicing her signature skin-tight fades and putting clients to sleep while administering incredibly relaxing shaves.

This highly-skilled barber has sharpened her shearing chops at the Goth Victorian Salon in Bakersfield and the Shave Club of San Francisco while also learning tips and tricks from YouTube videos. Her favorite hangout in L.A.? That would be at her house with her cat, where she loves to cook and have art nights at home.

She loves local street art as well as surrealist artists like Camille Rose Garcia, Skinner and Salvador Dali. Her inspirations in the barbering world are her fellow Baxter Finley crew as well as noted barbers like Alex Arias, Ed Griffin and @robtheoriginal.

When displaying her mad barbering skills here at Baxter Finley, Modest Mouse is her go-to band.

Carmen is well known for her razor cuts and her skills with a pair of scissors in her hand. Her signature technique often utilizes both.

Went to LA Barber College in Downtown, horned a lot of my skills by shadowing friend in the industry.

Laura Jane Grace, and also a lot of music that most consider to be too loud.

My colleagues and coworkers

Michael has been honing his technique as a barber for years. Living and working in LA is where he got a strong foothold and grasp on creating great cuts.

Michael looks to Peter Danskin, Shane Nesbitt, Salty, Chris Lane, Michael Martin, Eli Mendoza, (just to name a few) when it comes to his inspiration for barbering.

For photography, Gabethepigeon – and in the artistic space, Michael looks to his musician friends that are out there, really doing their thing!

Michael can be found fading and tapering – practicing his signature styles while maintaining conversation and connecting with his clients.

When not at work, Michael can be found at local music venues.