Neven basically saved my sister's life with his skill and compassion. My sister is 70 years old and got into trouble with a product for thinning hair that turned her hair into a mass of Velcro and goo. They we so patient and skilled in removing the matt and she actually ended up with a great short hair style. She had been wearing a scarf and hiding in her apartment for months. Now she can walk in public without that embarrassing bird nest stuck on her head. All three stylists worked a great miracle for us. I was afraid we would just have to shave it all off. Tears of gratitude, we thank you So much. Peter Chang MD read more

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I've been going here for a couple of years now and every time, Nilo does a great job. I even drive from Madison for a haircut. He's incredibly knowledgeable about hair and scalp care, and does a great job in explaining the purpose of different products. Very casual, trendy space that is no frills in a good way. You won't see any product pushing or unnecessary "value added" things like a scalp or hand massage that increase the price of your cut. read more

Nilo diVinci. End of story. The guy did an awesome job! The guy has had many successful shops in the past, and his latest gem is just off of Brady. He was An excellent conversationalist that made me feel comfortable and at home. They hire nothing but the finest and best stylists from the area. I will go back there and I highly recommend this place. read more

I'm in Milwaukee once or twice a year to feed my roving baseball obsession. I needed a last minute blow dry last month and LOVED the fact MKE Shears had online appointment scheduling via Yelp on a Saturday. I hate calling salons and talking to humans. Nilo did a fantastic job! He recommended I thin out my poofy hair a bit. I really pushed back. I hate people who aren't my regular stylist in LA touching my hair. But I let him take off some of the body and it looked FANTASTIC. I went back to my LA stylist this week and she's usually really judgmental of others who touch my hair. She said Nilo did an awesome job, and finally someone convinced me to cut my hair a bit! To top things off Nilo had a Square reader so I could pay by credit card and get an emailed receipt which is always a plus for my OCD receipt-saving self. Hopefully next time he will have received the free upgrade to the NFC Square reader so I can pay with my phone! Will be back for sure in the 2016 baseball season, and will try to bring a friend or two. read more

This place is phenomenal. The entire staff is extremely friendly, personable, and crazy talented. Stylist, Neven, has become my new Milwaukee go-to. He's been able to nail my cut every single time I've been in. Apart from the amazing staff, the space itself in beautiful. Great wood floors, bright interior and the walls are covered with gallery showings from local artists, it's just a fun place to be. read more

Man they really know how to make u feel welcomed here... nice relaxed environment. .. I would definitely be coming back... read more

MKE Shears - In da shop wit my boy - Blow Dry/Out Services Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I went to MKE Shears on Friday, October 16th for a blow dry. I was in town from LA for a wedding and needed a place to go for a blow out. I looked on Yelp and saw the great reviews of this place, which was near to where the wedding was, so I booked an appointment. Let me reiterate that: I. BOOKED. AN. APPOINTMENT. I reconfirmed my appointment via text. A confirmation email for my appointment was sent the day before. The online booking system made it super easy. I was set. No hassle. Great! Until I walked in 3 minutes prior to my appointment at 11:00am only to see that Neven was shampooing someone else. Definitely not me. Even though I was the one with an appointment with him at 11:00am. Hmpf. I told him I had an appointment with him. To which he asked if I was in a rush. (Does it matter?) Normally, I am the most super relaxed person, but I had to get to a wedding ceremony! So, yes, Neven, I am in a rush. He made some phone calls and told me someone was on their way. No reason as to why someone else was sitting in the chair that I should have been. (Did you accidentally double book? Or did you really think I wasn't going to show on a confirmed appointment? Or did you think I wouldn't mind? Did you think you could seriously squeak a shampoo and haircut in 5 minutes before my appointment? What was it?) I'm not into confrontation, so I sat there seething and figuring out how I needed to rearrange my schedule prior to the ceremony to fix this situation. Bell came to the rescue 20 minutes later. She knew I was there for a blow dry, so I was obviously in the system. She was personable and friendly despite the fact that she got called in. She made my hair look amazing! Thank goodness for Bell! It would have been nice to be compensated for my time and frustration somehow, which I was not. In fact, I paid more for the service with Bell than Neven according to their website. Great. If I was reviewing my service solely with Bell, I'd give this place a 4 (maybe even a 5); however, they are lucky to get a 2 with the way my appointment was handled. Even if I lived in town, I wouldn't go back. I would never trust that my appointment time would be something to count on based on this experience. read more

Stef is amazing! Honestly the best experience I could have asked for, getting a haircut. She knew what I wanted even better than I did, and I walked out feeling so great about my cut. When I decided two days later I wanted to go even shorter, she had me in within a few hours and didn't even charge me. It was also such a welcoming atmosphere, something that doesn't happen everywhere you go. I'll never go anywhere else for a haircut. read more

Amazing salon with a really great vibe. After a bad haircut with my usual hair stylist I've been bopping around trying to find a new stylist. After a few crappy hair cuts and experiences I finally found a place I will return! Neven was my stylist and he did an amazing job! He spent at least 5 minutes just examining my hair and asking exactly what I wanted before we even got started. Nice and easy conversation created a really relaxing and enjoyable environment for a haircut and also helped him to get to know me to know exactly what my hair needed. He took his time with my hair and was incredibly precise. I felt completely pampered by the time he had finished. My hair ended up perfect and looked and felt great. I will definitely be going back! read more

I found this place using promising, yet somewhat old, yelp reviews, and decided to take a chance. So here's a more recent one. You need a haircut? Go here! Go now! Book using their really convenient online booking platform and you can have an amazing haircut by the end of the day. Seriously! Nilo did an incredible job with my somewhat vague requests for my hair and we had a great conversation. He is one of the people who make Milkwaukee great. Go support his business. Afterwards, go get a snack or a coffee on Brady street and flaunt your new look. You know you will want to. You know you deserve it. TREAT YO SELF. read more

I went to MKE Shears after seeing pictures of some of Stefanie's haircuts. She did not disappoint. Not only was she was responsive to my original message asking about services, but she really took the time, during my consultation, to listen to what I wanted. She talked me through the whole process and has very progressive ideas. It was a great experience from start to finish and I will be recommending her to anyone that asks about my new, awesome haircut!! Thanks again!! read more

I wouldn't trust anyone else with my hair. These guys are amazing! Nilo took me from a natural blonde to a deep brunette, the way I should have been all along. Every time anyone asks me where I get my hair done I can't wait to brag about these guys. The salon is comfortable and inviting. If you're getting hair done in MKE, you better be going to these guys, it doesn't get much better! read more

I think I just got the best haircut and color of my life!! I was fortunate enough to have a friend refer me to Bell at MKE Shears. This friend has the best short haircut I've ever seen on someone outside of a magazine. She highly recommended Bell. I do too!! Bell took so much time to get the cut and color just right that the results speak for themselves regarding her skills. I've been going to a popular pricey salon in the area for 15 years and think my stylist there does a great job, but I'm switching to Bell. I'm interested to see how beautiful the results will look next time too! Besides that she's very nice and really accommodating. Even my husband was impressed by the quality results of this talented stylist! read more

As good as it gets! Talented and caring staff, and reasonable prices. Best salon in the city hands down!