I've waited a full week since getting this haircut to let it properly mature before I judged it. Would it turn out like a LaBeouf or a DiCaprio? Only time would tell. Well, time has passed, and it's a... I don't know, Topher Grace? Maybe that's a bit too harsh. More like a Joshua Jackson. He gets the job done, and you know you've got some good feelings about him, but man, I was hoping for at least Josh Hartnett. Child-to-adult actors aside, it's a fine cut. I went in with a mop of hair and left with much less. It's all even, nothing was missed, and I know it's only compared to the length I arrived with that I feel like I left with it a little short. But you could chalk that up to me not effectively explaining what I wanted. Here's a fun fact about barbers: you're stuck sitting in that chair no matter where the conversation goes (you can't get up with one side done). And since you're there for a trim, the barber has no indication of whether you like sporting a tin foil cap. You might have colorful conversations here, is what I'm saying. But I'd rather have conversations than silence and stares. Only two chairs, but I called for an appointment and had no trouble getting one the same day. Not much for rustic barber decor, but that also means it's a lot cleaner looking than most barbers. Now, one key metric by which a barber is measured is the straight shave on the back of the neck. I got it, and it was good. But this was the first time I've ever had a straight razor taken to clean up the temples, moving what I'd probably give a solid three stars to up to at least a 3.5, and that being the case, rounding it up to a four. The price is right, it's close. I may be back, looking for an Elijah Wood or better. read more

This review is far overdue, Elaine is a master of her craft no doubt! I have been to numerous barbershops around the area and none of them come close to the attention to detail that Elaine offers. Look no further this is a world class barbershop in the town of Algonquin!!! Thanks again for the amazing work you do -Cheers Kevin C. read more

Best haircut I've ever received! The barber is skilled and she keeps me entertained with her hilarious stories while she works. I definitely recommend this barber! read more

Always an excellent haircut for my son. Not one of those clipper/buzzcut hairdos he gets from any other place. She takes her time and does it right each and every time. We never go anywhere else. read more

Not only is Elena very friendly and gives great haircuts but (and this is a first for me) she remembers what haircut you had last time! Also dog friendly. read more

I was waiting for the fellow in front of me and I said I would wait in my car right in front of the window so I wouldn't be in the shop as to not take chances with the virus. While I was waiting a young lady walked in and had a discussion with the barber and went back to her car to wait presumably to be taken care of after me. After 20 min (I timed it) the first guy was done and I walked back in and the barber asked if she could offer me a discounted haircut because she had forgotten that she promised the lady to cut her hair before me and it would be only another 15 mins. Now the issue here is they had a discussion while I was watching from my car so I don't believe she had a previous apptmt in the first place, and I certainly would have been more than accommodating if the barber came out or called me in to discuss this rather than have me waiting for 20 minutes and then tell me like the offer of a discounted rate would suffice. I left. She has a sign in there to support local small businesses, well I will. Just somebody else's. This was rude, and I certainly hope the lady who made the deal with the barber goes there often enough to counter mine and others who will not be going there. I pay with cash and tip with cash. Not cards, so no one has to wait for their money. All I ever ask in return is fairness and a bit of curtesy. Neither of which I got there, it was rude. Tim read more

My hubby and my two boys go here .Jelena does great job cutting their hair (not to mention my husband is very picky about his hair cut and before we found her he used to drive 30 miles to the place where he used to go when we leaved in Chicago ).She takes her time and make sure she does her job the way customer wants it which is rare and great read more