Hair Mechanic

Was traveling in Chicago and needed a last-minute cut. I called the shop and Roberto picked up. He…read morewent out of his way to fit me into his chair late in the day and exceeded all expectations. Great cut, great conversation, and great service. Would definitely recommend Roberto.

Great vibe, friendly people and amazing history here. Both husband and teen enjoyed their cut…read moreexperience (I was a little jealous!). They both had a classic shave as well. Really unique and honestly we would go out of our way to visit again!

1.8 mi•West Loop, Near West Side, West Town

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Handcrafted Barbershop

4.9(60 reviews)

Great service and a great cut. Very unassuming spot right next to move along coffee. Opens up into…read morea huge great room. Friendly barbers. Chill vibes. Great smell from the coffee shop. As everyone else has probably said they are CASH ONLY. Not a huge deal, just bring a couple bills. Fantastic cut from Travis, will definitely be back.

I've been coming to this barbershop since 2015 and even made it a point to come here when I was…read moretraveling to other states for work. I've had my haircut at a few different places and they all pale in comparison to the quality of this shop. Doug is my barber but I have had my hair cut by everyone and have never had a bad haircut. Everyone has been professional, friendly, the shop is clean, and they go above and beyond with all their services. The shop is cash only and you need to reserve a spot online with their Resuva booking tool. I've been to a few spots in Chicago and I could tell the barbers here were much better than anywhere I've been for the same price. In the 9 years I've been here, I also haven't seen a barber leave, which speaks to the dedication of these guys to create an atmosphere that's welcoming and keeps customers coming back to them. By far the best shop in Chicago!

2.4 mi•Old Town, Near North Side

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Old Town Barbershop

4.5(182 reviews)

I was traveling to Chicago and needed a haircut last minute -a local friend recommended Dee at Old…read moreTown and I was able to book an appointment online. Dee was fantastic and the shop was very clean and busy. My haircut turned out fantastic and the price was affordable for both my haircut and my much needed beard trim. If you need a haircut give Dee a try, I think you'll be pleased with the results!

genuinely horrible haircut by Cristian, had a nice conversation and a good vibe going until he told…read moreme "I focus more on cosmetology" right after I asked for a mid taper with a line up he went so high in the back and so low on the sides. The lineup was horrible I asked for a BOXED line not a round line yet he still gave me a ROUND lineup. Charged me 50$ for a 30 min haircut, I could've just went to the suburbs and got a way better haircut for only 15$. Only go here if your above the age of 30 and don't care what your hair looks like. This Place calls themselves a "barber shop" but they can't even use a razor.

3.7 mi•Printer's Row, South Loop

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Bespoke Men's Grooming

4.6(89 reviews)

I've been getting my haircut here now for a couple years and every stylist I've had an appointment…read morewith have been so reliable. The facilities and staff are also very nice. Overall a very comfortable environment to be in. The stylists also read and record the appointment notes you give them when you book. So it pays off to go consistently and be honest/transparent about what you want. I've been going to Anisha more regularly, and every time I go to her with a vision of what type of haircut I want to--she knows what to do to make my hair look good in the moment and also as it grows out while giving me the haircut I want. Thanks Anisha!

Great experience! In town visiting and hubby Clyde needed a haircut. Joffrey was terrific -…read morelistened to Clyde's concerns and did an amazing job! Joffrey and Bespoke are now our official barber for whenever we're in town. Highly recommend!

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Kenny Mac's Barbershop

4.5(255 reviews)

3.8 mi•Uptown

Certified professionals

11 years in business

AO da barber is amazing. So lucky for me I came there. I will be back. No appointment but no problemread more

We were looking for an out of town barber for a special event, which can be daunting if you're…read morerelying solely on reviews. Kenny Mac's had good reviews and a lot of good pictures so we decided to take a chance on them. Upon arrival, the place was super spacious and clean and the team was really welcoming. There was also convenient street parking and a nice area to sit while you waited for your haircut. Onto the haircut! We had the honor of having Kenny Mac himself cut my fiancés hair. He was super kind and easy to chat with during the haircut. We gave him an inspiration picture and he followed that perfectly, like it was incredibly spot on. He was super thoughtful too, asking questions and going back and forth to make sure he knew exactly what we wanted. And the outcome was impressive. I think he will do exactly what you ask him to, so if you're not happy that could be on the customer lol. He recreated the picture we sent him perfectly. The fade was fresh and sharp, and the vibes were good. It was also a good sign that there was a decent customer flow. I was also waiting around and noticed that a lot of other customers had really nice haircuts too so you can tell they really take their time to produce high quality haircuts for everyone, no matter which team member it is. We feel a lot better knowing that we have someone in the city that can do a good job and we are glad that we took a chance on the right person. He also offers mobile services throughout the city so that is really helpful. I really wish we took a fresh picture of the haircut, because now it is grown out, but I think the other pictures you see online reflect the service you receive. Also the prices were really reasonable. I'd definitely try this place out if you're looking for a high quality barber!

Best Fades in the City of Chicago on any texture of hair!

Ladies Fades we got you! Fades by Kenny Mac's Barbershop

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Van Buren Gentlemen's Salon

4.5(200 reviews)

3.4 mi•The Loop

Van Buren Gentlemen's Salon's one of the best barbershops in Chicago. It's a cool place and it's in…read morea very good location as well. Brielle's very nice and friendly. She's very good at her job as well.

Unfortunately I can not recommend this business. I committed to a quarterly member at $350, so…read more$1400 a year plus tips for a weekly beard trimmer and hair cut. The stylist was fantastic. However the customer service was sorely lacking. A membership is a different model and certainly a person's hair grows at differing rates. So when my stylist said let's not cut your hair today that was fine. A few weeks later I recieved a text message stating my appointment for that day was changed. This has happened before so I presumed something happened. Typically they reach out but I can't imagine a system errant sending a text for no reason. After I was called for being late to the original appointment time I was confused and spoke with Cassie from the front desk. She was dismissive and disrespectful when I merely tried explaining facts. When confronted her response was she was only being disrespectful because she felt I was being disrespectful to her. A wild thing to say considering the money I was committed to spending and I neither raised my voice, swore etc. After canceling due to her unprofessional attitude she then tried charging for services that were never rendered from the appointments mentioned above. This all could have been easily fixed by her remaining calm, allowing me to send the text, and we chalk it up to a system error. I could have rescheduled the appointment and they'd still have a client. To then even charge for an appointment missed resulting from their system error is disgusting. Thankfully I sent the proof to my band and we resolved it that way. Clearly Cassie has some maturation required for being in customer service. I've overheard her several times at the salon saying she doesn't care about things. And people should know how little they value a membership. Apparently they make less money on members per the stylist so I'm not sure why bother? Anyway go somewhere else where you'll be valued and respected as a client.

0.8 mi•West Town, Ukrainian Village

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Tailor Barber

4.2(173 reviews)

•$$$$

I've gotten 3 haircuts at Tailor Barber now and would definitely recommend! I've been happy with…read moremy haircut each time and everyone there is very friendly.

I got a haircut because I need to hop back on job interviews. This makes me sad to post because I…read morereally support local businesses, but I had to write this one out. Please, if a barber isn't familiar with a certain style, have them say so! It's okay and I'd rather them be honest than try and fail. My barber was quite kind and a real nice guy. I don't want him to get in trouble, I just encourage people to be honest on what they can and cant do. I asked for 1.5 off the top with a side fade and lineup. Picture provided of what I wanted versus what I got. They had forgotten to take a large patch of hair off under my chin during the shave as well. Maybe they were tired? The lineup isn't clean, and the fade wasn't done correctly unfortunately. There's a strange patch of hair suddenly missing as well from the rest of my head and it looks messy. Either way, this is pretty rough and I'm stuck with it for a while.

2.4 mi•West Loop, Near West Side

Classic Tailored Cut.

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Prohibition Barber

5.0(14 reviews)

I went here for the first time after my regular barber switched shops to here. I highly recommend…read moreit for a great haircut in a comfortable and friendly barbershop. The location is ideal with easy street and garage parking in the area. They offer a variety of drinks for clients. Note, there is limited signage from the street so it is best to locate it by the street address and you will need to buzz the front door for it to be unlocked. One of my favorite things about the shop is the location in the West Loop. Highly recommend making an evening of your haircut and grab a nice dinner or drink in some of Chicago's best restaurants neighboring the barber shop.

it was a great experience. Friendly and easy to work with. I'm plan on going back. Price is great…read moreas well.

Prohibition Barber Co. EST.19 Westloop/Fulton market district

Authentic barbering

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PB&Co lifestyle

Groom for Gentlemen

4.8(39 reviews)

3.0 mi•Near North Side

amazing service every time. Nikki and bri are amazing. highly recommend. If you want the best…read moreservice every time go to groom

Horrible customer service from the stylists and owner. Absolutely appalled by the way I've been…read moretreated after being a loyal customer since 2022.

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HeadQuarter Salon

4.2(675 reviews)

4.6 mi•Chinatown

Was feeling super greasy and to treat myself I wanted to get my hair washed and blow dried…read more I walked in without a plan and they were able to accommodate me immediately. Very relaxing hair wash. I didn't think they would style my hair but they dried and styled my hair! Felt super light, clean, bouncy afterwards. Cost $30 which seemed fair to me, I'm happy with results :)

You don't appreciate a good hairdresser until you've had a bad haircut. Norris is excellent…read more Although you might have to wait a little while he tends to another client, he checks up on you and is focused on your needs when he is working on your hair. Every time I come, I bring a picture and he ALWAYS DELIVERS. My hair when I leave looks like the picture. That is not easy and I really miss this quality of service now that I'm not in Chicago.

Chilling at the salon!

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Matt B.

19 years ago

My wife and I were walking past today, and I needed a haircut something fierce. Amir does not work on Sundays, but he was kind enough to make an exception and I am very happy for it. We moved to the area two months ago and I have not been able to find a place to get a decent haircut... until now. He fixed the uneven mess that I had received at a certain place near the intersection of Milwaukee and Division. My wife and I are both very pleased with the haircut that I received, and I will be a regular now. Amir filled the void of my beloved stylist that I left behind when I moved to Chicago. In my first haircut with him, he basically cut my hair 6 times to make sure that it was smooth (not having the quasi bowl (Llyod from Dumb and Dumber) left from the previous place that recieved so many great reviews)... I just asked him to "clean it up", without knowing what I really wanted. I am quite sure that next time I visit, he will be able to get me in and out in a very quick time, as he will not be fixing the mistakes of others. Overall, if you want a great cut from a true professional at a reasonable price (I forgot to mention that he only charges $30), this is a place that you will want to at least check out. On top of that, he has an awesome dog and a chopper. read more

Jon G.

18 years ago

I almost hate to give another five star review to this place because I can still usually get a walk-in or same day appointment, but I'm compelled to because Amir deserves as many clients as possible. Every haircut I've gotten from him has been first rate. Every client who leaves before me is always looking sharp. If he's running behind he always offers me a beer while I'm waiting. 30 bucks for a haircut is at the high end of the spectrum for me personally, but I'll gladly spend it every time for the quality haircut I get when I go here. Come to think of it, I've probably gotten laid at least 50% more often since I started getting my hair cut here. I should probably be tipping double. read more

Beverly N.

17 years ago

I live in Michigan, and met Randee and she did my hair, cut and color. First I am in my 30's I tried getting highlights a few years back and the lady made my head look like a redhead, no highlights at all. I am a brunette! Randee talked me into highlights, kicking and screaming and to my surprise I CANT LIVE WITHOUT RANDEE DOING MY HIGHLIGHTS SHE IS THE BEST! Now I have to wait for her to come back to Michigan or go see her for my hair! She is the BEST STYLIST! Trust me on that! I will go weeks because I won't let anyone else touch my hair. Ask for her, you will LOVE what she does. A+++++ read more

Melanie S.

10 years ago

Hey All! On a busy Saturday afternoon I decided to walk into Hair Mechanic with my son. Without any knowledge of this barbershop, I was unaware that it was ran by appointments only. The guys were definitely were busy all day and as soon as I was about to walk out Jose was able to squeeze room in for my son. He's extremely professional, personable, and talented. He did an AMAZING job even with my poor description of what I wanted for my son! We will be back every two weeks. Thank you Jose! -Melanie&Michael read more

Collette A.

17 years ago

After moving in above this salon I was thrilled to learn they had a female stylist there. I walked in an Randy gave me the most adorable short cut. I went back again to have my hair colored and it came out just as I wanted. She really takes the time to talk to you and find out what you really want and delivers every time. None of the fuss and over priced cuts of the bigger salons and all of the one on one attention you need. Randy rocks! read more

Adam J.

18 years ago

Best haircut in the city - hands down. The man is a surgeon! :) I have hair that is tricky to cut and I searched for a long time before I found someone who could get it right every time - much less for a fair price ($30+tip). I also really appreciate the fact that he always goes out of his way to work with my schedule. Amir @ Hair Mechanic knows exactly what he is doing, and he is a great guy to top it off. read more

Henry K.

16 years ago

I ve been everywhere in Wicker park and down western , ive passed up Amirs several times but never stopped in. Some of the other barber shops have riffraff id rather not be around, i finally stopped in and i totally like Amirs work plus there is no RIFF RAFF! hes a real cool down to earth guy that give a mean cut! I will be reaturning. read more

Andrew B.

19 years ago

best haircut in town, period. no manicures, no scalp massages, no BS, just a damn good cut. amir is a craftsman, gets it perfect every single time. his dog looks scary, but he's really friendly and laid back. oh, and he takes appointments if you're one of those guys that thinks ahead. read more

Colleen b.

18 years ago

Amir is the BEST! So friendly and so knowledgeable, I will forever be a loyal customer. I love his stories, he is truly a good human! He has the cutest family. Thanks Amir, for my new healthy sassy do! read more

Ivan R.

10 years ago

Great experience!The shop has a new guy named Jose. Check him out! Very professional and very laid back guy. He gave me a great hair cut! Will be coming here more often. read more

Sean T.

19 years ago

Amir is a great guy that gives an excellent hair cut. Also, I like that if there is a wait I can stop next door to Lemmings and have a beer. read more

John H.

11 years ago

Great cut every time. Great conversation, too. I don't go anywhere else in the neighborhood.

Ron K.

18 years ago

Besides employing unlicensed barbers, the business is no longer in operation there.

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