TL;DR: Stanley is an excellent friendly neighborhood barber who takes pride in what he does…read more Details: Central Barber is a decades-long-running Elgin establishment that has now passed into the hands of Stanley. When you walk in you'll notice it's a small space, literally a 1-chair, 1-man show, but the space is clean and bright. Maybe even before that though you'll already have been warmly greeted by Stanley. Stanley is a true professional in the business who has been in it for decades now, loves what he does, and prides himself in it. And you'll figure that out because he'll tell you directly, i.e. this isn't a transactional "insert money, receive haircut". This is the full friendly neighborhood barber experience who is trying to be a positive influence in his community, briefly greeting any and just about every passerby. It means the haircut may take a bit longer, but the positive vibes are undeniable. Oh, and of course he is meticulous and methodical with his cuts. I'd endured a couple of average cuts, but Stanley really took the time to understand what I was looking for and gave me an excellent cut. Overall, I'm happy to have met Stanley and given him my business, and I look forward to a future visit with another good cut and positive vibes. P.S. The phone number listed here on Yelp is Jerry's (the previous owner's) #, not Stanley's. Stanley's # (as posted on the store window) is 7792030667; he's very responsive when texted.

I'm new to the area and, of course, looking to find my barber shop "home." Stanley took over from…read moreJerry, who I never met. Stanley is very personable and I think has an eye for style. Hey, I'm up there in age and yet he was great in his assessment of what would work for me, very nice, friendly and I think I got a very good cut. I'll be back!

I came in by chance after another barber double-booked and these guys were able to get me in, and I…read morecouldn't be happier with the experience. My barber was Alexis and she did an excellent job with my hair and beard. Everything was even and lined up perfectly, she offered lots of options and her opinion on what would look best and she was absolutely spot on. With these guys being right between my work and my home and with the price being excellent for the service I'll definitely be a regular here.

Good first experience! Easy to book an appointment!!…read moreIf you are in a pinch, this is a better option than Sports Clips in the very same strip malls in Elgin. Elijah was our barber, he was very friendly and welcoming. He talked the whole time, getting to know my son, but also making him comfortable to say what he liked and wanted different about the haircut. I really appreciated his chair side manner. The haircut is not the most thorough, but it was good for the time spent. A scissor cut was $19, a great, competitive price. Check them out, depending on your cut, this could be the best haircut for the price in Elgin.

Great service by Eric. Does a nice job also super nice to go to a real barber shop. Like the vibe.read more

Eric is very personalble, very talented hair stylist. I've become a loyal customer for many months…read morenow!

Men if you want a great cut and good conversation see Rick. His place I should nice and clean with…read moreplenty of parking. Bruce O.

I've been going to this same man for the best haircuts for over 30 years. If you're looking for an…read morehonest, professional look no further. He will provide you with exactly what you are anticipating.

I've been going to Alex at the shop and have nothing but good things to say about him. Very…read moreprofessional and does an amazing job. Price is manageable and very similar to other places. The shop itself is very clean and taken care of.

I made an appointment with Angel, figuring he'd take care of me. I wasn't wrong. From the moment I…read moreentered the parlor, I was greeted with a smile and spoken to with respect - valued as a customer. Angel took lots of care asking questions and ensuring I was pleased every step of the way. Looking around, you could also see all the customers also quite satisfied with the service provided. The hair products used were also of high quality. Once you step inside, you will instantly feel important to them.

Tony Lovve is that guy. Coming from NYC I'm very particular who touches my hair, after I watched…read morehim cut 3 guys in under 90 minutes he laced my cut. Fast , professional, good energy , super friendly and respectful. Super clean barber who wears gloves, and changes them after each cut. Tony lovve is my guy

Great meticulous haircut. Clean shop. Wall-mounted televisions. Reasonable cost. My first time…read more There will be return trips.

Whatever you do, do not book a haircut with Liz. She will only make you look better than you…read moreactually look! You will be filled with a disgusting amount of confidence and women won't look at you the same. And I cannot have anyone book more time slots with her because then she won't be available for like 10 weeks. Please don't book a haircut with Liz.

Fantastic experience!…read more I got my hair cut by Cassie, she did a great job, the best haircut I've gotten in IL, she knew what she was doing and did a great job! I have scheduled another appointment 4 weeks from now. I wish I could remember the name of the lady who gave me my beard trim, she also did a great job! The place has an overall great feel, the music isn't too loud (could be a tad quieter for my taste), complementary drinks and comfortable seating.

It has been about a month since I got my hair cut by Mike. I have to admit i was a little…read moreoverwhelmed when I walked in to his place as to how it brought back memories of when my dad would take me to his Barber when i was a child. I am 68 now and his shop is a walk back in time . Mike greeted me ask what I wanted i sat in his old fashioned Barbers chair and i walked out with the haircut i asked for. Wonderful experience. Just one more thing finding a barber that you trust is like finding a pizza place and when you find it you know it

First and last visit of this place. The barber is Mike and is already old and was thinking maybe he…read moreis that good because of experience and there were good reviews from the google. I did not expect that this was the worst haircut I have gotten in my life so far. A lot of uneven cuts and he made and lot of bald spots. Never again.

Great haircut, great choice conversation. Best place in the Fox Valley area …read more Making a reservation eliminates long waiting periods. I highly recommend making an appointment.

Been going to the same barbershop since 1989 gone through three generations of barbers. And the…read moreold-school Barber vibe is gone. I asked for a beard trim on my last visit to my Barber. I know very well and I could've done better in the dark over the last two years, the quality of the haircuts have gone down, it is priced well but you get what you pay for, the old school guys are getting older and there's nobody really fill in the spot. That's until I found divine touch. I saw a picture on their website how they could do beards, and I went to them to fix my lopsided beard, and the combination haircut and beard was an experience like I've never had before in my life. Now I look forward to getting a haircut or a trim, cause I feel like 1 million bucks when I leave. I got the old feeling back. He used to get when he had a quality hair cut. The vibe in the place is extremely cool, fun upbeat, and the barbers are serious. What they do no cross talking no making small talk entirely focused on the job at hand professionals, I can't say enough about this place. It's a long drive but it's worth it. And the best part is it's veteran owned

Classic barber shop with great prices; Steve will take good care of you. Appointment only.read more

Great spot, old school craftsmanship, will take care of you. I read a review that suggested for the…read more50+ crowd, not sure I'd agree with that. It does have a more classic feel which I personally find preferable. They do "generally" only cut by appointment, but they will fit you in if they can on a walk-in basis.