Frank E's Barbershop & Grooming Lounge 

Well-established in the San Francisco Bay Area, Michael Mejia is a licensed barber and cosmetologist of 20 years, specializing in a new genre of old-school style—he calls himself The Nostalgic Modern Barber. Mejia specializes in bespoke haircuts that are bringing handsome back. His unique craftsmanship has created a secret gentleman’s society of sorts, where men gather for much-needed downtime and QT. It’s a rare-ifed kind of grooming that harkens back to an era of Elvis, Frank Sinatra and Steve McQueen. On the menu? Hot shaves and nostalgic banter. On the play list? Chet Baker,Elvis, Chuck Berry, Miles Davis and other suave crooners of yore. But what does the past have to do with modern style? In a word: everything. “I’m channeling that same attention to detail and the same iconic looks. They’re dashing. Debonair. There’s a soul and sense of pride in every detail,” he says. Time spent in his chair is time immersed in badassery. Emerge a better man—with your best hair ever. Over the last decade, Mejia’s portfolio and client list has grown to include athletes, Coachella performers, New York Fashion Week models and average gents seeking to ‘up the ante’ on their everyday vibe. He got his start for hair brands Sebastian and label.m, then became one of the original educators for Baxter. He’s helped to create the ever-evolving curriculum and teach hands-on men’s haircutting techniques not only with Baxter Of California but also with Andis as an global educator. He’s constantly on the road with education in haircutting techniques, brand development and business development. His portfolio is a testament to his incurable perfectionism, listening skills and careful precision (an inch is an inch—amen). You can see his shop at https://www.frankesbarbershop.com