I would like to start this review by saying I'm in my mid 20's, living downtown in the west loop, and In the film industry. With that said, Frank has been cutting my hair for the past 17 years. I've lived in the west loop for many years now, a neighborhood today that might be considered the hottest part in town to live. The area is filled with trendy barbers with young pretty faces working there. Obviously, not wanting to drive 30min-1 hour (depending on traffic) to Glenview, I have tried some of the highly recommended local places. Sure they gave me a stylish haircut but after testing out several different spots I realized I was never really satisfied.
At Barbertown, Frank genuinely cares about his job. I've never seen anyone more passionate about what they do. His waiting area could be filled with client walk-ins and he'll still take his time to make sure the quality of his haircuts is top notch and never rush a job. This man prides himself in his work. After every cut we both look in the mirror and I simply tell him he is "an artist."
Being in the film industry there are many times when I have to get my haircut on set for a role and most the time the person cutting it on set is just like the west loop barber, someone who is just cutting my hair because it's their job. It's generic. No passion. Every time I will go back to Frank after filming and he will fix my hair back to the style and trend he knows so well. There are times where I'll walk on set for a National commercial or prime time television show and they'll take one look at my haircut/style Frank did, and say it's perfect and ready for camera and I'll never even have to go in the hair trailer.
In an industry where my looks are my livelihood, there is no one else I trust more with my hair than Frank.
If you are looking for a good conversation and a great haircut, for you or your child, there is no one else I'd recommend than Frank. In the best way possible, Barbertown is the definition of an old school barber family experience.
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