At first glance you wouldn't know it, but this is a really good hair salon. I drive a long way to go here because Koji can cut hair in his sleep. I don't have to worry if my talking will distract him. His haircuts fall nicely and are more flattering than anywhere I've been in recent memory. The neighborhood is a little run down with a creative vibe and some interesting shops. This salon is one of them. Koji once practiced on my hair for a modeling photo shoot he was doing for a magazine in L.A. The salon atmosphere is more like an artist's workshop than an upscale spa, and he keeps an interesting selection of books if you look for them. I'm glad to have found it!