Beware!!! I walked in with clear instructions and reference pictures. I walked out looking like I…read morelost a bet. Not only was the haircut completely opposite of what I asked for, but the length was aggressively chopped off without consent. I wanted shape and movement -- not a primary school uniform haircut. I now resemble an 8-year-old schoolboy, which was definitely not on my vision board. The most disappointing part? Zero accountability. No apology. No attempt to fix it. Just vibes and scissors. A haircut can grow back, sure -- but professionalism and listening skills should already be there. If you value your length or expect your stylist to actually follow instructions, proceed with caution.

Rudy did my daughter's highlights and cut and she was so very satisfied with his work! She had been…read moregetting highlights for awhile and Mr Alfaro was by far the best experience and they look fabulous! His attention to detail and care of giving her meticulous color and cut was beyond my expectations and I would happily recommend his services to anyone! Go see Rudy! The salon is well appointed and comfortable with ample space to relax. We will for sure be back!

My first visit to Shine On Mens Salon was truly an eye opener. To receive such quality work from a…read moreprofessional perfectionist like Noah was a new experience. I wasn't use to having someone spend so much time and detail on my hair and beard. When it comes time to take care of yourself, your hair and your beard, you can't find a better, full service men only salon. This is a 100 percent thumbs up for me. Thanks Noah for taking your time with me, not rushing through, your patience, your instructions and your skillful hands.

Just had my first cut at Shine On and will definitely be back. Noah knows what he is doing, listens…read moreto the customer, and delivers a great haircut. The shop has a lot more services that I didn't try but will in the future. Plus the shop is set up for guys - coffee, other drinks, massgae chair. 5 stars. Will return.

Street parking only. No private lot. Very close to the Irving Park Brown line stop…read more Roxanne is great. She takes meticulous care to understand what kind of cut you want. Very relaxed atmosphere and easy to talk about what kind of cut you want. I prefer scissor cuts (vs clippers) and she took good care of me. Mens cuts are $35. Don't forget to tip!

Roxann is the beat! Been coming here for years! Reasonable…read moreRates! Don't waste time going anyplace else!

Always great customer service! My family has been coming here for a long time, it's always a…read morepleasure being here!

I'm not one for super fancy, detailed and expensive salon haircuts. This place gets the job done -…read morethere is never a wait, the service is always excellent and I can usually get in and out in no more than 20 minutes. Prices are more than fair (roughly $30 for a cut) and it's nice to watch sports while getting a trim.

I would arrive when the website tells me to and then I would say I've arrived and then I have to…read morewait 15-30 minutes longer. They just straight up move on from me. you need to be there 5-10 minutes before the time tells you cause if the stylist finishes early you get no heads up and they don't even wait

I've had Bobby as my hair stylist for several years and am so happy he has been able to open a…read moresalon of his own with his business partner Patrick. Bobby does a fantastic job cutting my hair, something which may other stylist struggle with as I have straight, fine hair. Bobby is the only stylist who is consistently able to give me layers which build body throughout my hair and seamlessly blend in. Bobby washes my hair but then blow dries it and cuts it dry. This helps me see the exact length which is being taken off so there are no surprises at the end. I enjoy the appointments are fast and Bobby is easy to talk with. Plus sometimes Bobby brings his adorable dog Link to the salon! Aura is the perfect spot for anyone looking for an incredible haircut that doesn't cost an arm and leg for a haircut.

Love Aura Salon, and Bobby is the BEST! The salon is beautiful, love the vibe and ambiance. This is…read morethe place to go if you're wanting the best hair!

Drew is the seriously fan-freaking-gastric!…read more First off, he's efficient, which I love!!! He is super skilled and knows what he's doing, he is quick but thorough, and he leaves you looking and feeling fabulous. He also gives me pointers on how to style my new cut every time, which is so helpful! I also really love that he has his own private area so it's not a very loud or overwhelming environment, like many large salons can be. He was recommended to me by a friend and I'm so grateful! Also, it's to make appointments online and pricing feels very fair for what you get, too. Drew has changed my hair sooo much for the better - and I completely trust him! I highly recommend booking an appointment with him if you're seeking a new stylist.

I go to Drew. He does an amazing job. He gets you in and out and you leave looking like a movie…read morestar. He's super talented and really fun to be around

I would give this 0 stars, but maybe there was a misunderstanding as to what I wanted. I went to…read morethe Sport Clips on Ashland. I had long hair, and went in to have it thinned out, shortened a little in back and over the ears. I thought I was pretty clear on everything. The stylist then pulled out the clippers, which I questioned, but she said it was the 6 setting that would not take off too much. Unfortunately, I wasn't positioned in front of the mirror so didn't see how much she took off until she was finished. I told her it looked too short, but she assured me the top would blend in and it wouldn't look as short - she was wrong. She then did the same buzz coat to the back of my head. The whole cut lasted about 25 minutes, which included the shampoo and hot towel.

Very Slow. Over priced. Not great work. Would go to a real barbershop instead of this place.read more

I was nervous about finding a new home for my hair care. I was SO happy (after much research) that…read moreI came here. I felt so cared for and paid attention to from the minute I walked into the door. Lauren paid so much attention to my type of curls and listened to what I wanted. We talked through what she was doing and she provided recommendations to me (without being pushy about selling products). It felt like I was truly embracing self care and I left feeling so confident about my curls. As someone who has struggled with curls a lot, I would highly recommend coming here to absolutely everyone that wants their hair to feel loved.

this review is way overdue, but no time like the present. When I had come to the studio for the…read morefirst time, the environment was very nice and relaxed. But it comes down to the quality of the work and knowing different hair textures and curl patterns. This studio doesn't have a full grasp of that. Middle Eastern hair is very different from African-American hair. By the time I left the studio the stylist had burned off a piece of my hair in the back where I couldn't see and she did this the second time when she was trying to fix her mistake on my first visit. I went to a different salon a few weeks later and they held up a mirror to the back of my head and showed me where she had damaged my hair so badly and where it was broken/burned off. What's upsetting is that they didn't own up to their mistake. They brought me in a second time to fix the issue with the color on my hair and I left there with my hair is worse condition. In addition to my way overdue review, please acknowledge the owners response to my review. While I can understand that there may have been changes in this establishment, the delivery of the owners response is only defensive and not in the best interest of the customer and future clients . An appropriate response would be for the owner to reply advising us that ownership, teams, training, standards of service have changed for the better and to welcome the idea of another visit to have a chance to update the review in a more positive light.