Diadro did a great job shaping my hair, which have been challenging for many of my hairdressers. You could see his passion right away and that's what makes his job outstanding. The haircut was $30 and $7.5 tip, still less but better than the haircut I used to get at Halo for Men ($50 and $10 tip). This is the first place rated five stars I have seen on Yelp. read more

If I could give more stars I would! Amazing, knowledgeable, Creative, genuine, artist of hair! His vibe is so calm and cool, his patience is outstanding and words CAN NOT describe how happy i am to have found such a soul! I've found my person. read more

SDC Cutting Gallery - New hair who dis? Thanks Diadro! - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago IL, Illinois

Diadro is the best hair stylist I have ever had the pleasure of going to. He will do whatever you wish, but he just knows how to cut hair so well that you don't even have to tell him what to do. Maybe he can actually read minds. I have been going to him for years, and the haircuts just get better and better. read more

I have been seeing Diadro at SDC Cutting Gallery for 6+ years. I have medium length hair and he does the best layer, textured bobs! He is very kind and focused hairstylist. Sometimes I ask for specific styles and other times I just let him work his magic. I'm not much of a talker but I didn't feel awkward not gossiping about celebrity news. I use the time to zone out and reflect on life and food. Diadro recently moved to Sola Salon, a few feet from Paulina CTA. With his amazing skills, affordable prices, and convenient location, there's no reason not to see him. Hurry because he gets booked quickly! read more

I've been coming here for over a year now after being forced to wait 30+ min for a scheduled haircut at another salon. I've never had the same problem here - I don't believe I've waited more than 5 (rarely 10) minutes because you're able to set your own appointments online which is really simple. I've never been dissatisfied with my haircut, I just let him do his work. He's definitely passionate about what he does seeing that he is a perfectionist when it comes to every aspect of your hair. He listens and gives insight on what he thinks would work well. I have a pretty simple haircut, so it always baffled me how someone could possibly mess it up even though I went back to the same person. It's always been consistent and now I feel safe enough to try something new next time. read more

First off...YELP please don't delete my review! Second and more important... My cuts from Diadro are the best damn hair cuts I have had in Chicago period! D will give you a cut, some laughs, and you leave feeling like you just ripped him off. The price is CRAZY. If D was like so many other stylists he could charge $80 and everyone would still go to him cause he is THAT good. With D the saying "what you pay for is what you get" holds no ground. Diadro goes to work cause he loves what he does, not to steal all your money. D...your the best, see you few weeks. read more

Not sure why Yelp is deleting reviews but I will write mine over and over again if I have to. My wife is very picky when it comes to her hair and she was having a difficult time finding someone to live up to her expectations in that aspect. Well I being a research person did my job and found D when he was working at Twisted Scissors. So she went to him and fell in love instantly. Then I started going to him also and we have never looked back. Besides being a great barber/stylist, etc he is also a great guy. read more

Diadro is the best. The. best. I cannot stress how anal I am about who I let touch my hair. It borders a little crazy. I had just moved to Chicago a few months ago from Florida and went here on a referral from a friend. I was incredibly nervous as I have stupid thick hair that can be difficult to cut. Plus, it had taken me forever to find a hair stylist I trusted back home. I had been going to her for five years and never thought I could trust anyone to do such a great job with my hair. I was wrong. Diadro is INCREDIBLE. He takes his time and really understands what works for your hair. My first haircut with him he said, "Cutting hair is fucking fun!", and I instantly knew I was in for a great cut. I only had a vague idea of what I wanted and Diadro took it from there. Every time I leave with a "dang, my hair looks stupid cute" smile on my face. AND, his prices!? $35 for a female cut. You can't beat that. Go to him. read more

I drive from the far southside to have D cut my hair. He does my boyfriend's hair as well and he is as pleased as I am with the work. I followed D from Big Hair and he has never done me wrong. read more

There are a lot of places to get your haircut in Chicago, but I don't go to those places. I'd rather take a 2 mile journey up to D, and have my hair cut done by a pro. My GF and I followed D from twisted scissors, haven't looked back. Oh and yelp, don't delete my review. read more

Diadro just cut my hair for the second time and he is amazing. This is the best haircut I have ever had. I have long, straight hair and Diadro gave me a great style with layers for movement while keeping the length. I found out about Diadro through a friend who just raved about him. In both my and my friend's experiences, Diadro really listens to his clients and makes sure that he understands what they want. He also draws from his expertise and makes suggestions, but lets the client decide what will be done. Finally, Diadro's prices are incredible. This is the best haircut I've had and also one of the least expensive. read more

D is the man! I met Diadro when he was cutting heads at Twisted Scissors, and knew I had to follow him when he left to go solo. D is always friendly, cheap, and cuts heads like Ghostface Killah on the mic! That's why he's got Supreme Clientele! Don't hesitate to give Diadro Cuts a try. You wont be disappointed. read more

TALENTED & ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! Diadro is extremely talented at what he does and is not the 'average' stylist you may encounter. His passion, talent and perfection truly shine thru his work (art)! This is the best cut I've ever received, not to mention, very easy to maintain and practical--Double Bonus! Diadro designed a cut that would best compliment me, yet one that was easy to work with on a daily basis. I went to see family this weekend & everyone expressed how sharp and detailed my hair looked, in addition, it fitting my features and personality so well. My mother lives in Iowa and plans on making a day trip up just to have him cut her hair.....what does that tell you? I adore my new style and would recommend him in a heartbeat! Upon meeting him, you will know you're in good hands! Give him a try, you won't be disappointed! read more

Diadro is incredible. It's like he's a hair whisperer and knows just the right way to cut and style to bring out the best in your locks. His haircut is honestly one of the if not the best I've had in my life (and generally I'm quite picky!). He's also very friendly and intelligent, has affordable styling rates, and makes it a point to understand how to cut each hair type since Chicago is such a diverse city. Diadro even offers a gender queer option to make sure all people feel welcome in his studio. Thanks Diadro, I'll definitely come back and tell my friends about you! read more

I'm very self-conscious about my rectangular face shape, so much so that I saw the same stylist for over 20 years. What was I thinking?! I've seen Diadro twice now- once for a quick trim and once for a massive change in style- and have been ecstatic both times. If you live on the North Side, I don't know why you'd go anywhere else. Diadro communicated with me thoroughly, combining my vision with his expertise. I was nervous before cutting my hair short, and his words chilled me out. He also kept reinforcing how FUN this was going to be, and gave me great suggestions for multiple style options for later. In terms of the cut, Diadro is FAST. The bulk of my hair was gone in minutes, leaving him lots of time for super-precise detailing; my hair's texture and bangs were shaped to perfection. The styling grows out beautifully, so I don't feel like I have to go back every few weeks for re-shaping. I also appreciate the environment of SDC Cutting Gallery. It's clean, uncluttered, and bright. The music playing is modern, and the girls there are sweet; they totally remembered me after just one visit! Finally, you just can't beat the price. Diadro has raised his female haircut cost- now $40- but still a STEAL in this neighborhood for this level of skill. I'm going to do my best to convince my suburban mom to drive in. Her stylist- the one I saw for 20 years- is stuck in the 90s, and it's time she met someone as rad as Diadro. read more

I am very picky about who gets to touch my hair. I moved to Chicago couple of years ago and would never feel like getting a hair cut at any salon with the fear of a massive goof up. Finally I really needed one soon and therefore started an online search (based off friends' suggestions) on several hair cutting salons in and around Chicago. I finally stumbled upon SDC's reviews while looking at other places and I must say: Every single review is perfect. I had the same wonderful experience. Diadro is awesome. He suggested what would suit me and heard me on how i wanted my hair to look and then suggested few options. It is totally worth it !!! The salon is not fancy like other salons, maybe they are still setting it up. But that doesn't matter! I would strongly recommend Diadro's Cut to everyone out there who is looking for something affordable and awesome :). read more

diadro is a nice guy and does his best to please his clients. diadro has moved to new location in shared salon area. nice location, close to train station. i know he will try hard to try to accomodate you. read more

Diadro is very talented, very sweet, and very into your hair. He has given me some of the most fantastic haircuts I've ever had (the kind that I don't have to get re-cut every 3-5 weeks because they show obvious signs of wonky outgrowth), and took my dark-ash-brown hair to a fantastic, vibrant cotton-candy pink. He listens to what you want, the cut he gives you always looks better than it did in your head, and he's very pleasant to be around. I couldn't ask for more! read more

Diadro he's def a talent stylist, with great kindness. I went to nobody but him as long as I have my hair cut in Chicago. He far exceed the "average" level. I mean NEVER go to Diadro if you want a ugly hair style. BTW, he totally know how to match your expectation, and he can always make more of it! If you don't believe his magic, go try it.. read more

Diadro is amazing ! I still don't know anything about hair styles or what I want or what would look good on me. I went to his shop and he did a fantastic job. He listened to me with patience, paid attention and applied his magic.. very happy with my haircut... I live in Rockford, IL (90 miles from this place) and I would drive again just for a haircut. 5 starts from me. RB read more

Came back to Diadro after more than a year of growing out my previous haircut and he worked his magic again! His skills are outstanding. He's super patient, communicative, and just wants to make his clients happy. I have long hair and I hate losing more length than I asked for, which is why I get very nervous when I go to other stylists. I'm never nervous, afraid, or anxious when sitting in his chair because I know I will walk away with exactly what I asked for, but even better! Diadro is by far the best stylist I've ever had. read more

I rarely write reviews, but have to post one for Diadro. I have been his client for four years and am blown away by his skill. I completely trust him with my hair and walk out of his studio feeling awesome. He knows exactly what to do with my thick, wavy hair and is knowledgeable about all sorts of cuts and styles. I don't know what I would do without him! And my god, he is super affordable! read more

Bouncing around the city and suburbs in the past 6 years it's always a pleasure to see Diadro for a haircut. We pick up where we left off and my haircuts always have his professional touch! Thank you Diadro and I look forward to my next appointment. Congrats on your 1 year anniversary at the new location. read more

Simply Amazing! Stop your search for a place to get your haircut and make your appointment here. My wife will be the first to tell you I'm a little 'Uncle Jesse' when it comes to my hair. I am very picky with who will cut it. There are a lot of bad chop shops out there. I am thrilled I found this place. If you are a guy looking for a legit place, this is it. Not only is it affordable, the skill, craftsmanship and talent are supreme. Atmosphere is cool too. I will not go anywhere else. I am a customer for good now. You won't regret it. read more

I found D in 2006 and it was a blessing! He started off by offering to style my hair which I had recently had cut. He styled it and I loved the way I looked when I got out of his chair. After asking him to style my hair a few more times I decided that he was the one that should be cutting my hair. I have been faithful to him since! He now is in charge of helping me keep me "Diva" on! He also cuts a couple of my guys , my mother's hair, and my BFF's hair! He is professional, courteous, and honest. HE IS ALWAYS RELIABLE AND HE IS THE BEST!! read more

I have never gotten so many compliments on my hair. Diadro spent about an hour and a half on me, listened to all my concerns and hair dreams and gave me the best haircut I've ever had. I have definitely found a place I can return to with confidence and not worry about my wallet being punched. read more

I don't write many reviews--just about businesses that are either outstandingly good or bad. Diadro Cuts ranks as outstandingly good. Why? I'm 41 and am picky. Had been going to Chicago Buzz for last 8 years (try Trish-she's good) before moving to NW Lakeview. I tried Diadro based on the Yelp reviews and to my surprise, got the best haircut I've ever had. It looked better, longer than any previous cut. And the price was very competitive. I was really happy. 2nd cut wasn't quite as good (not sure why), but just got out of my 3rd cut and it's even better than the first. What makes Diadro stand out--he has both barber (started in a barber shop) and high-end salon experience (trained at Mario Trcoci), which makes for a better overall men's cut. Most stylists don't know how to use a razor, and most barbers overuse the razor. Diadro meshes both in a way that is like art. And in my opinion, the diff between a great cut and a good one is attention to detail. Double and triple checking lengths, blending, etc. Diadro is a master at this. Add to that mobile scheduling and I've found the right guy to fit my lifestyle. Downsides: the salon that he works in is kindof feminine, but it's not a huge deal. Conclusion: I'm sold. I'll be going to Diadro as long as his location and price make it worthwhile. read more

Diadro has a great talent for cutting hair. In addition to that, he is a very good listener, takes into consideration what you have in mind and tries to achieve that goal. Diadro is a very focused person and extremely serious about his job. He believes that if you are happy with your hair cut, you will wear it with confidence. I can attest to that. I have been receiving compliments about my haircut since he started cutting my hair. I would have a very hard time if he ever moves. read more

Diadro just cut my hair, and after I realized I'd only tipped 25% on what was the best haircut of my life, I created a yelp account solely to recommend him. So, yeah, he's pretty good. Now that I live in Brooklyn I may have to find a way to time haircuts with visits to Chi town... read more

Besides being a very talented stylist, Diadro is life saver in situations when you must have you hair done for special occasions! I had a formal Gala event to go to and he was able to flex his schedule at the last minute request. 45 minutes later I walked out with a perfect hair. I got so many compliments - it was both classy and stylish. Huge thanks to Diadro for his creativity, talent and precision! I have been going to him exclusively for the past year and highly recommend him to everyone. read more

Finally! A fabulous cut that doesn't break the bank! I have paid over $75 for a stylist to just trim my hair, and style it in a way I would never take the time to do. Diadro listened to me, and spent an extra half an hour with me giving me tips on how to style my hair in little time. I will be going back to him for sure. read more

Drove up from Urbana in search of a new stylist and I've found one in Diadro. He formulated and communicated an immediate and long term plan for my hair that fit with my level of Styling bandwidth and product use in a way that had a sort of nonchalant brilliance to it. read more

I will keep this simple. Diadro is the best stylist I've ever had. He is extremely affordable, especially considering how skilled he is. He takes pride in his work, as he should. He also may be the one person on earth with better taste in music than me. This is the first review I have written for Yelp, and I'm only writing it because I want to shout from the rooftops how great Diadro is. If you don't use him, you're crazy. read more

I've finally found my go-to guy for an exceptional haircut in a laid-back atmosphere. Getting a cut here is akin to the way I feel after getting a massage- I come out renewed, relaxed and feeling fantastic. Major props for the genderqueer haircut option. read more

This review is long overdue. I have been seeing Diadro for over two years now and i love him.I went to many salons in Chicago looking for someone who would understand my hair. It's crazy that for a such a diverse city a lot of salons have no idea of how to deal with hair that is not straight. Mine is curly, thick Puerto Rican hair and it was a nightmare to get it cut. I once went to a salon to get a haircut and ended up asking the girl to just cut the ends because I could feel how nervous she was about cutting my hair. I have had my hair long for many years. When i started seeing Diadro it was on the shorter side but still long enough to cover my neck and my curls where everywhere. I really like my curls and to some extent i thought they defined me somehow. After seeing him for a while i was ready to go pixie and he gave me the cutest haircut ever. I wouldn't change him for anyone. He is hands down the best stylist in the city. read more

I went to Diadro a couple months ago and I have meaning to write about my experience because he is that good! I am one of the pickiest people. I have NEVER liked a haircut and I'm new to the city so I was so lucky to have found Diadro. He is real with you and he knows what he is talking about. He tells you how it is but once he is done, you see why he made some choices. If you are looking for someone that will take his time and truly knows what he is talking about, go to him! You won't regret it! read more

I love Diadro's haircuts! He's very talented and listens to me. I trust him 100% and always leave very happy (and I get a lot of compliments, which doesn't hurt). read more

Diadro is the only person in Chicago I trust when it comes to doing my hair. Since I moved here in 2010, I have failed in finding a place to get my hair cut. I'm very picky with my hair styles, and Diadro, I completely and totally trust with my hair. He is super kind, amazingly skilled, and will cut your hair so beautifully!!! read more

After moving to the city, I needed to find someone to cut my hair. I did my research and came across this shop. I decided to set up an appointment, which was quite simple seeing as you can book your appointment online. All I can say now is thank you, thank you, thank you. This man knows his stuff. I'll be honest. I'm a male and I have very thin hair, so it's extremely hard to do anything with it, let alone find someone who knows how to handle it. Diadro knew exactly what he was doing. Just in the first appointment, we had already already set-up a plan on how to go about tackling my hair. He gave me amazing tips and tricks I just had never heard before. Even after the first haircut, I was ecstatic. Then the next time I went in, he remembered exactly where he left off at and just built on it from there. I honestly could not say anything bad about this man right here and his establishment. read more

Just went and got my 1st haircut here today. I am very particular about how I like my hair and I'm pretty hard to please. That said this was a great cut. I got exactly what I was looking for and I will be back. My only issues was today was a hot day and I came in having just walked about a mile and I was a kind of sweaty. The shop was also pretty warm so I was kind of uncomfortable, but that is a pretty minor inconvenience. read more