{"title":"CULVER CITY TEAM","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"josh-culver-city","title":"Josh","description":"\u003cp\u003eJosh has been at AANUKO Culver City since day one. The last of the original barbers still behind the chair, he's grown alongside the shop itself, and that history shows in how deeply he understands what AANUKO is about.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSit down with Josh and you're getting more than a haircut. You're getting a conversation. He's a self-proclaimed anime and film nerd who will happily go deep on whatever you're watching, and that same energy carries into how he connects with every client. He's personable, easy to talk to, and genuinely interested in who's sitting in front of him. For Josh, a great appointment is one where the cut is sharp and the conversation was just as good.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis range covers everything from crisp crops and textured brushbacks to clean fades, but where Josh really separates himself is education. He takes product knowledge seriously and knows the full AANUKO lineup inside and out. He'll match you with the right products for your hair type and the style you're going for, then walk you through exactly how to use them. You're not leaving his chair without understanding how to recreate the look at home, because to Josh, a haircut that only looks good the day you got it isn't finished.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aanuko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51274767794357,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0569\/5910\/7253\/files\/Team_Josh_01_aeb81021-ba3f-422c-b5da-180e7aecdc75.jpg?v=1741649111"},{"product_id":"arielle-culver-city","title":"Arielle","description":"\u003cp\u003eArielle is the standard. With 12+ years behind the chair and dual licenses in both barbering and cosmetology, she's built the kind of reputation that speaks for itself. Her books are closed, and they have been for a while. That's not a flex. That's just what happens when you're this good for this long.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs AANUKO Culver City's barber manager, Arielle sets the bar for the entire team. She leads education internally, leveling up the barbers who work under the AANUKO roof, and she carries that same authority outside the shop. She's taught classes that barbers across LA have come to attend, and she's been invited to barber schools and industry events to share what she knows. The respect she's earned in this industry isn't theoretical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the chair, Arielle can do all of it. Clipper fades, scissor work, layers, long hair, short hair, classic looks, modern cuts, and everything in between. The dual license means there's no style she has to turn away. Her consultations are where it starts. She has an intuitive ability to understand what a client is looking for, even when they're still figuring out how to ask for it, and she translates that into a style that fits their face, their lifestyle, and who they are.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you can get an appointment with Arielle, take it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aanuko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51288295375029,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0569\/5910\/7253\/files\/Team_Arielle_01.jpg?v=1741653633"},{"product_id":"frankee-culver-city","title":"Frankee","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrankee has an eye for what makes something look cool, and it comes through in everything she touches. She shows up to AANUKO Culver City with fresh fits, bold hair, and a personal style that's constantly evolving, and that same creative instinct drives how she approaches every cut. She doesn't just execute a style. She elevates it. Even when the ask is simple, you're walking out looking sharper than you expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHer sweet spot is the kind of work that requires real vision. Mullets, mods, layered shapes, anything with complexity and texture. She knows how to take an idea and push it into something that feels distinctly cool without losing what the client was after. But that's the thing about Frankee: it doesn't matter whether you're going bold or keeping it clean. She finds a way to make the result feel like it was designed, not just cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd she does all of it from the same steady place. Frankee is cool, calm, and completely even-keeled. No drama, no fluctuation, just a consistent energy that makes her chair feel easy to be in. Whether she's talking to the team or working through a consultation, you always know what you're getting. 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Gianni has turned what most barbers treat as a single style into an entire discipline, delivering variations you didn't know existed, each one executed with a technical precision that holds up under any level of scrutiny. But brushbacks aren't the whole picture. That same meticulous eye applies to everything he cuts: fades, scissor work, mid-length shapes, textured styles. Nothing leaves his chair until it's finished to his standard, and his standard doesn't have a lot of room for \"good enough.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhere Gianni really closes the gap is styling. He spends real time on the finish, treating it as an extension of the cut rather than an afterthought. The result is often something the client didn't even know their hair could do. Clean, detailed, and built with a level of care that you can feel from start to finish, all delivered with a laid-back presence that makes the precision feel effortless.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aanuko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51288353702069,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0569\/5910\/7253\/files\/Team_Gianni_01.jpg?v=1742004595"},{"product_id":"aleksei-culver-city","title":"Aleksei","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou never quite know what to expect with Aleksei, and that's exactly the point. He's one of a kind. Quirky, effortlessly likeable, and completely himself at all times. Everyone gets along with him. He's just as happy jumping into a conversation as he is quietly doing his thing, and no matter what, the energy around his chair is relaxed, easy, and pressure-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis approach to hair is just as distinctive. With a Tony and Guy background, Aleksei brings an unorthodox eye to everything he does at AANUKO Culver City. He thrives in the space where a haircut looks effortlessly undone but every detail is intentional. Feather-razored texture, lived-in shags, messy layers that look like they fell into place on their own but were actually crafted with precision. If you're looking for something that feels modern, a little unexpected, and completely your own, he's the one to book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut range is the real story. Aleksei's service list is one of the deepest on the team. Beyond cuts and styling, he handles color work across the board: highlights, balayage, all-over color, bleach and tone, root retouches. Short hair, long hair, curly hair, grow-outs. 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That instinct is what keeps her clients coming back, and it's why she's one of the most reviewed barbers at AANUKO Culver City.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDon't let the quiet first impression fool you. Grace has a big personality underneath, and it comes out once she's comfortable. She's feisty, funny, and completely herself. But she's equally happy keeping things low-key if that's what the moment calls for. Chatty or calm, she matches the energy of whoever's in front of her and makes the experience feel easy either way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechnically, Grace is a true dual threat. Her fades are sharp and her scissor work is just as strong, giving her a range that covers everything from tight, structured cuts to softer, more layered shapes. She's particularly skilled with thick and textured hair, and she has a reputation for making first-time clients feel instantly comfortable. 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He stays on top of trends, but he's not trying to push you into something you didn't ask for. His focus is on understanding what the client wants and delivering exactly that. If you come in with a clear vision, he'll execute it cleanly. If you come in unsure, he'll work with you to figure out what fits your hair type, your face shape, and your day-to-day life, then build from there.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis strength is in the fundamentals done exceptionally well. Fades, scissor work, structured shapes, clean finishes. He's not chasing flash. He's making sure every cut that leaves his chair looks intentional, polished, and like it belongs on the person wearing it. 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