Ray and his team were great! The conversation was relaxed and welcoming and the haircut was exactly…read morewhat I was looking for. One nice surprise was that a gentleman getting his haircut next to me finished before I did and he kindly walked over, handed my barber some cash and said, "that's for his haircut." So, not only is the friendly staff, but the customers are great too!

Walk in service. Waited about 15 minutes and got the haircut I wanted. Fair price good cutread more

Are you looking for a local Barber that isn't affiliated with a large chain? You can't go wrong…read morewith East State Street Barber Stylists. Having longer hair and trying to let it grow, I don't get it cut too often. The last time I had it cut, Dave from here did it, and he did a fantastic job. He also gave me a hot foam straight razor shave. I had never had one before, so I realistically don't have anything to compare it to, but I will say that I loved it. It was the closest, smoothest shave I've ever had and I will definitely get one again before a special occasion. I was more than impressed by his work. The location of the shop is a little hard to find. It's in a strip mall on State Street and the store front is located between the mall they are in and the neighboring building that houses the Secretary of State's office. Thus you can't see it from State Street. Once you get in and start looking, you'll find it easy enough. The feel of the shop reminds me of one my father used to take me to when I was just a little kid. It has that old time feel; I like that. So guys if you are looking for a barber or just want to try a straight razor shave, you should give East State Street Barber Stylists a try.

Only two barbers in this place versus the four or five that were in there before the pandemic. Both…read moreseem to know what they are doing and the price is fair. Make sure you book ahead because sometimes it's difficult to get a seat. Place is well-maintained and very clean. I would recommend this to anyone

I walked to the 1st st location given on yelp only to find out they had relocated and not updated…read moretheir info. Edit: They only moved to a different building less than a block away, I walked over and got my haircut. Cool atmosphere, friendly people and they do a great job, would recommend to anyone.

Switched to this place on a friends recommendation. My son and I both came in to get hair cuts,…read moreall good considering they have limited hours. (I would argue banker hours - not business hours for people who work.) We both received arguably good haircuts, but here is where it turns to crap. I book our next appointment for 5 weeks later. TWO DAYS before our appointment they call me to reschedule my appointment at their convenience because the owner decided he wanted to go cut hair at some car show. Who the hell runs a business like this?? Now my son and I have overgrown short haircuts that look like crap and I have to try to find a new place to fit us in because this guy put his own personal fun and advertising ahead of his already more than he can handle client base.

There was a time when this place was actually pretty decent for getting a haircut in a timely…read moremanner. That time is long gone my friend..they dont handle new clients very well- so expect no one to greet you properly incase you have any inquiries about the appointments. the overall atmosphere of the barbershop changes due to who shows up, so say if its a friend in the neighborhood dropping off beer for them...then of course its time to take a break and jam to explicit hip hop while scoping out babes. That only changes when say a Parent shows up with their child- they at least put the tall boys in brown bags- so they are considerate to a point. Granted there are talented barbers that come and go within this establishment, its not worth your money to find out if you took the right gamble. Check out Chi Town CUTZ if youre looking for something similiar in barber style but they at least take their business seriously BTW: i only made an account solely for this review so rate however you will. I'll improve over time.

Rude and extremely inconsiderate of people's schedules. I sat there for an hour with 2 barbers not…read morewaiting on anyone. The owner walked out and told me "I got a schedule bro going to lunch." And left while the other barbers did nothing. I will never go back nor will I recommend anyone.

If you want a traditional barber, go no further. You can get a professional haircut and a…read moretraditional straight razor shave here for a reasonable price. I followed Dave from his previous location to his new shop. He is the consummate professional. I've never been disappointed with a haircut or shave he's given me. The location is in the Stewart Square building, but they do have an external street entrance. Parking is plentiful as you can park in some of the street spots or just across the way is one of the city parking garages. You don't need an appointment, but it's probably better that you make one to play it safe. If you just show up and their busy, you may have a long wait. Also, if you've never had a traditional straight razor shave... I'd recommend indulging and having one. It's a very unique experience.

Downtown Barbers was the first shop I went to moving to the area. Phil is great to work with -- he…read moretook the stress out of knowing my exact numbers and was flexible finding what felt right. Add in the joke of the week and movie on every time you go? I'd recommend Downtown Barbers to anyone!

I have loved this location since the pandemic given how wonderful the manager was about safety and…read morewhat a great haircut she gave me. Since then I've had great luck, until yesterday. I showed Kati what I wanted, a faded on the sides (which she gave me) and a slow fade from lower at the back, longer in the front, then spiked. She cut my hair half the length I showed her and gave me a flat top. If given the choice, I'll never let Kati touch my hair again. I have never before been so devastated by a bad haircut before this and it makes me consider the other, closer, location in Machesney Park. Update: the manager got in touch with me and offered to fix it, but sadly she can't grow back the other half of the hair cut. She then put me down for a free haircut and suggested I ask for her or one of the assistant managers. Doesn't fix the hair but it'll grow back and I so love the manager there, I'll make sure to come back as soon as there's a need.

The girls are always so friendly, they have made my young son's experience so easy. He's not a fan…read moreof getting his hair cut but since we started going here he has had no problems and prefers going to this specific location. I also enjoy coming here to get a shampoo wash, I have no clue how to braid my hair and the girls here dutch braid my hair and I absolutely love how it looks.

Great haircut, shave . Recently lost long time favorite barber, Don. 2 gals who are now barbering…read moreare excellent.

Love this place. Old school barber shop. Shoot the Shit with the fellas and get a good haircut. I…read morealways walk out feelin fresh. Thanks guys.

I stopped in Sept 22, but I waited until now to write the review to make sure I didn't write it out…read moreof anger. Unless you have an appointment, don't bother going to this shop. Unless you are a regular customer, don't bother going to this shop. If you are a new customer, communication from the barbers to you is extremely poor. There isn't a known system of how people are selected to be the next in the chair for a haircut. Most of the barbers are too absorbed in their headphone music to even look at the chairs of waiting customers. After 45 minutes, the middle chair freed up, and the barber on the left gave me a head motion to go to the chair. The middle barber said he had an appointment in 15 minutes and couldn't cut my hair. So, I sat back down and waited. The right chair freed up, and a person that arrived after me, went to the chair. A fourth barber arrived to work and people that arrived after me went to him. Their customer communication is beyond terrible!!! I would never recommend this place to anyone. If I could give it negative stars, I would give it a negative three. It was a waste of my vacation morning. Horrible customer service. Some businesses don't realize that customers pay their bills, and the customers that they tick off use their voice to write reviews of their poor experience!!!

Garbage service, went in as a walk in and they let multiple walk ins go before me because they knew…read morethem. Theses people did not have appointments. Dirty anyways prolly for the best I didnt let them touch my hair anyway