The woman who cut my child's hair did it in 15 minutes, which would be cool if the haircut had been any good. It looked pretty terrible and when I got home I noticed spots where she missed hair. I had to go and trim my child's hair at home. If the woman said, "Sorry, I never cut hair before" I would have believed her. This place is cash only, which I wasn't prepared for. So I had to pay an extra fee at their ATM. Not the end of the world, but when I stepped into the vestibule to get payment, the woman gave my child candy without asking if it was okay. It wasn't. When I stepped back in to pay, the woman had walked away from the counter and never returned, leaving me to just leave cash there. Just cut your child's hair at home even if you have no skills. You'll save yourself time and money. read more

I had a really great experience at Avenue Hair. All of the people who work there are friendly and the atmosphere is really nice. They have enough employees there to accommodate everyone. I would definitely go back. read more

Great local business and superb stylists. I have been going there since their very beginning.

Clean, comfortable, and friendly salon. I've gotten some great cuts and colorings there. Reasonably priced as well.

Great local barber shop! Have always been treated well and get a great shampoo, hair cit and beard trim!

I hear you, John. I like your salon. I had returned to this stylist many times prior to her decision to "rip the bandaid off" and "fix" my layers. I never said the word "short," interpretations of the word are moot. Six months later, I still do not like my hair. Turns out, SHORT doesn't return to a happy place quickly! (Friends and family were shocked at the length, confirming I wasn't being dramatic.) Ladies, no matter the salon, if you sense your hair is being butchered, STOP the madness. Don't sit in trust like I did. YOU have to live with the results, not the person who will be paid and then move on to the next customer. Wishing this business well, I have not mentioned the stylist's name. This is her livelihood. I simply need to voice the long-lasting impact of a few moments with scissors. read more

Came here on a whim and really needed a cut. Stopped around noon and they were very welcoming to a walk in. The cut came out well and the woman was very sweet. They did seem to use they're own material so it's hard to determine the cleanliness of everything, but they do seem to be caring for their customers so I have no doubt that it's taken care of. Only downside was cash only. read more

i took my 2 year old here for his 1st ever chop. every worker inside the salons was exceptional (while working I must add). in addition, other customers were overly friendly. John, the boss, took us in and made it a fun experience for my lil guy. read more

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Sharon is an artist! I really appreciated the time she took to understand my goals, review Pinterest pictures I'd saved and make recommendations. The results were better than my best expectations. Sharon has a really fun personality and the time together flew by. Pandemic safety aspects I valued are - the salon is really spacious and perfectly set up for a socially distant cut or color. The sinks where you get your hair washed are placed next to the chair where you receive your service, saving you from sitting too close to another guest at a row of sink bowls. I'll be back and am so grateful to Sharon for my beautiful new color and highlights. p.s. please note this is a cash only spot for both tip and services. read more

We love John and his team! I bring my son to see John who always gives a great haircut. And during Covid, I have felt super safe. John is conscientious and makes sure his customers feel comfortable. It's a must for kids haircuts! read more

Avenue Hair - Hair Salons Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Hands down best salon with the nicest staff. Came in to get my hair icy blonde with a bleach and tone and Andrea did a fabulous job. Would highly recommend them for any service. read more

I had a great time , the salon was very clean, the people were very nice and my haircut and beard time turned out great. I would recommend avenue hair and Sharon who took care of me , she definitely knows her job. She has a client for life read more

Worst haircut I've ever received. Barber was not friendly at all and did not ask how I wanted my hair. When I shared I just wanted a light cleanup with scissors only, he took off most of my hair and used clippers. The demanded to be paid in cash only. I look awful now before a special event. read more

Said 1/2". Said I didn't want a short hair cut. That's what I got! Did a good job though. Just a little too short. But a very good cut!

I do NOT have any gray hair naturally. I asked for blonde highlights, which I have been getting for 20 years. I came home and as chemicals set it, blue-ish gray and white streaks appeared. People at work commented on how I am "letting my gray come in." Ugh Today it was even more blue in hue. But I understand everyone makes mistakes. I was glad the stylist was willing to fix it. However, when I came in this morning, I thought it was odd the stylist never once apologized or took responsibility and instead blamed my "porous hair" and the toner and said this sometimes happens. But whatever, just fix my hair and it's all good. Things got worse when after she told me she was too busy to fully dry my hair after shampooing it to remove the gray. I very calmly said I think I deserve to see it dry before I left. ** Then she called me nasty. *** What?! I had not said anything negative or insulting nor did I raise my voice. At that point, I was finally upset and got up and left. Not worth getting bad service and then being called names on top of it. I did say at that point how she never apologized and she shouldn't be calling clients nasty, and then she said she was "sorry the toner did that." Lol My "trim" is also much chunkier and shorter than the cut example photo of long layers I gave (different photo than the one included here) but that was the least of my worries. My mom came in this summer and saw a different stylist who gave her bright orange clown streaks instead of subtle auburn highlights she had asked for, so I don't think this place is the one to go for color especially. I had previously had two decent / good experiences with my stylist. It was the poor customer service that sealed the deal and will have me taking my business elsewhere. Judging by the reviews here (which I wish I had previously read!!) the owner will likely jump on now and say how long she's been doing hair and blame the client. seems to be this salon's M.O. UPDATE: After the "fix," hair still has some grayish streaks. And it is soooo brittle and damaged from the salon, so much is breaking off. The overall highlights also just have so many chunky spots and is very uneven so I have huge swaths of dark brown hair and very visible roots. Spent $240 for this. read more

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Friendly, courteous, professional, accommodating, cozy, homey, hippie, upbeat, punky, contemporary, classic, proms, weddings, reunions, back-to-school, baby's first! Owner John and his family of master stylist technicians have been carefully and kindly grooming friends and neighbors since 1985 and "back-to-the-future" and continuing safely through COVID-19 and will prosper into our new beyond. John M. learned the Craft & Trade from his Grandfather and has been sharing his talents at his AVENUE HAIR shop for 36 years. He's an Anchor of the Main Street & Chicago Avenue Business Center in the Historic District of South East Evanston. When our friends return for a visit from Boston, San Francisco, or New Orleans, they schedule an appointment with John or with one of his family of colleagues. Always very reasonable and affordable prices. Not to be missed experience for pampering yourself! read more

I wish I was joking.... legitimately one of my greatest regrets in life is letting this old lady work on my hair. This includes almost falling to my death while hiking the Grand Canyon trails. I saw all the signs and still let it happen. I might need to join a therapy group, lol. Very disappointed in myself. Basically I noticed she was overly talkative, and seemed to be in an 'excited' state... something you don't really want in an older woman cutting your hair. But I was in a good mood and really needed a haircut and I saw good reviews on here. I told her exactly the haircut I wanted. I gave 3 simple requests, don't cut my sideburns, leave 3 inches on top, and cut the sides to a 5razor. She cut my sideburns, left 2 inches on top (which makes me look super preppy), and the sides were all 1+ inch (not even close to a 5). At the end of the haircut when I brought up the fact one side on top was noticably longer than the other (wtf?), she told me "it looks better this way". My girlfriend couldn't stop laughing when I saw her. The most traumatic part is that she talked the entire time of the haircut nonstop, and I could just feel how bad of a job she was doing if you know what I mean. If you've ever dealt with a 'frantic' old lady before, you know that when you criticize them, you're seconds away from a 'karen' aka hostile moment. They don't deal with stress well. I wish I was making this up... she left more hair on the rear side of my hair than on the top. For some reason, I was still polite about it. This job is probably the only thing keeping her from having to work retail as an older lady, so I left a really big tip because I felt bad for her. I'm not even that mad she gave me a bad haircut, as I said I gave her a big tip because I feel bad for her. I'm mad that I saw the signs and could've just turned heel and left. I literally allowed an old lady to cut the hair connected to my head. Shame on me! I'm writing this review as part of my forgiveness to myself. My instinct said she was too old to give a haircut, and I didn't trust my instincts :( read more

I went to Avenue Salon for color correction. My hair was in bad shape. I had multiple colors. I got stuck with really dark hair from box root touch up. My choice was to keep it dark. I tried to start lightening it slowly. The roots ended up red. Enough was enough. Avenue Salon was clean with shiny buffed floors. Gabby, my hair dresser was knowledgable and nice. There was another women giving her tips so they worked cooperatively. She worked painstakingly on my hair and the results were amazing and at a reasonable price. I've already scheduled my touch up. I'm really grateful that there is a place nearby that is affordable. Thank you Avenue hair for taking care of me and with the utmost professionalism. read more

The best place to go for your hair! Andrea has been doing my hair for years. Every vision I have she puts to life! John, Joanne, and Andrea are always beyond friendly and make you feel like you're right at home! I recently moved out of state and continue to come back just to have Andrea do my hair! Really excited to come visit Andrea for my summer hair color! Highly recommend making an appointment with her!! read more

Love Avenue Hair. Affordable and they do an awesome job. I have been bringing my son (6) and daughter (2) there forever and they both have had great haircuts every time. Vanya did my color and cut this week (we took off 6-8 inches) and she really knows what she's doing! I've also gotten haircuts by Andrea and she is equally amazing. read more

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Because their location was convenient I decided to try them even though they are more of a salon for women. As others have commented the barbers/stylists do not follow the simple wishes of their client. I requested a trim only and stated I did not want a military cut. Before I knew what was happening the barber pulled out the electric clippers and started to shear me like a sheep. I protested but the damage was done, so that when I left I felt assaulted. Horrible place. Not clean. Hair was scattered all over the floor when I walked in. I should have trusted my instinct when I walked in and left. read more

I came to this salon because I wanted my hair dyed a specific Matrix color. I was nervous because the last couple times I tried to get my hair done locally it turned out disastrous and I had to have my stylist in another state fix it. At Avenue, Vanya was my stylist and she was extremely pleasant and dyed my hair the exact custom shade I requested. I expected the cut, blow dry, wash, and color to be expensive because it's Chicagoland, however I was shocked to hear it came out to about $95!!! I will definitely be back and am glad to have such a great salon in my neighborhood. Fair warning, they don't accept credit card so bring cash. Also, the interior is a outdated but in a cute no frills retro kind of way. read more

Brought my 3 year old son in for a haircut and Erika made him feel very comfortable and excited, he's always been nervous about getting his hair cut but he loved it! She was patient when he was bouncing and asking a million questions which was great too. His hair looks great & only $17! Cash only though... read more

This was my first visit, after reading the reviews of others. It was a very pleasant experience. It was quite an active environment. Chairs were a good distance apart. People wore masks. The hairdressers were all very pleasant and from what I saw they had some very happy customers; men, women, children. It is not a fru fru place, and I was comfortable. I had Gaby do a root touch up and cut, FABulous! She listened to me and knew how to cut my hair nicely in a bob. The only surprise was that they don't do credit cards; only cash or check. They do however have an ATM in the front entrance. The prices were fair, not inflated. I will be a regular. Parking is metered, but very close to main street L line. read more

I came to this salon based on a recommendation. I'm so glad I went. Great prices and friendly people. I got my hair looking clean again and feeling great. I'll be back in a few months for another cut. read more

My wife and I had an excellent experience with Gaby. My wife is Asian, and it's difficult to find someone who can cut her hair well, but she was very pleased with Gaby's cut. My hair is more straightforward. I simply showed Gaby a photo, and she did a terrific job. She paid extra attention to the thinning I requested, and she added her own touch to ensure my cut looked great, and that I would be happy. The price of cuts were very reasonable, and there is plenty of street parking available. If you drive a block in either direction of Chicago, it's free. I highly recommend Gaby and we were lucky to find her working on the day we make an appointment. Make sure you ask for her appointment schedule when booking. I hope you enjoy your cut as much as we did!! read more

I had an amazing experience with Linda! I wanted just a trim and she cut off just the perfect amount and styled it in a great way! I will definitely be coming back! read more

I just want to thank Gaby for great customer service! She lined me up just right, just like my old barber did. I was a little nervous at first but Gaby did a great job. She also recommended some hair products which I tried and will keep in my hair routine. All in all a great experience. read more

I have had mixed experiences here. Heather who was my stylist the first time did a fantastic job and yesterday when I went there I told Andrea i wanted a number "3" on the back and sides and scissors on top. Look what she did to me. She gave me a number 2 almost a number 1! On the back and sides. This is ridiculous. I even gave her a $5 tip for this. Is it that difficult to understand what I asked for?!! Never going back there. And she never used scissors to trim on top!! read more

Avenue Hair - Number 2 and almost number 1 on the sides. Very bad!!! - Hair Salons Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

I've been getting cuts here for three decades, and now my kids are getting haircuts here, too. Our son recently grew some major phobias about haircuts, due to me giving him bad haircuts, and John was so patient and warm with him. Total success, John saved the day. Thank you, as always, John and Avenue Hair! read more

This review is for the ladies looking for a haircut! I went to Avenue Hair for the first time yesterday and I'm a fan. I used to go to SuperCuts for those times when I just wanted a simple haircut (I have long wavy hair but usually just ask for a certain length with a few layers and some shape around the face) and don't want to pay upwards of $80 for a salon experience. Avenue Hair had similar prices to SuperCuts (my cut and blow dry was less than $30) but Andrea did a far nicer job. If you're looking for a no-nonsense, great value haircut, I would recommend you support this local business rather than the big chains. It's nothing flash but it has a cute old-school barber shop vibe, it's easy to get a walk-in (at least on a weekday) and they know what they're doing! PS They don't accept credit cards and were very nice about it when I had to pop out for 20 minutes to go to an ATM. read more

I had a person I loved in Wheaton, but after moving to the Oak Park/Elmwood Park end of Chicago (Galewood) I haven't found anyone that did a great job with color. When I was ready to change my cut as well as needing a GREAT colorist I went to Avenue Hair - Sharon did a phenomenal job on both. I'll update with a pic maybe one day soon but wanted to get a great review out for them. Salon Owner is all about customer satisfaction, everyone was super friendly and Sharon is great. If there were 6 stars I'd give them those! Not to mention, super competitive pricing - can't be beat. Thank you Avenue Hair! Best, Cindy G read more

Was visiting my NU student and had some time and just HAD to get my haircut. You know that feeling, right? Steven did a solid job. Quick, efficient, well priced. I'd go back. read more

I know what I like, and I like what I know. and I know I like AVENUE HAIR. I've been getting my hair cut at Avenue since I was a toddler, and I've always been 100% satisfied with the job they do. The barbers are experts who know exactly what they're doing and how to give you the perfect haircut-experience. The family-friendly atmosphere is also great for any-and-every occasion, for all members of the family, and NO APPOINTMENT necessary! (I would still recommend making an appointment) If I could give Avenue Hair six stars, I would! read more

My husband got his hair cut yesterday. You can see by the pictures what happened. Very uneven. read more

Avenue Hair - Hair Salons Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

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I want to start by saying the woman who did my eyebrows, Linda, was amazing. She does threading and my brows are perfect. (5 stars) My friend recommended another stylist for my haircut. The young girl who cut my hair ( I think her name was Amanda or Andrea) was very nice, but should not be cutting hair unsupervised. She totally hacked my hair up. When I left the salon I was pretty indifferent to the cut but figured I only payed $25, so I couldn't expect a $70 cut. I couldn't figure out why she gave me a 10 minute blow dry though. Then I washed and dried my hair! She messed up the cut and was trying to cover it up!!! I had one inch chunks on the left side of my head that were two inches shorter than the rest. I think she was attempting to layer?!?! There was also a hole in one section, yes a HOLE! The front was way shorter than the back and she didn't check to make sure it was symmetrical. It looked like I cut it myself, nothing was even and just looked bad (1 star and only because she was nice) I went first thing the next day to the Robert Gold salon on Central street and had it fixed. I payed $65 for the cut but it's great! It took the stylist 1.5 hours to fix my hair and some of the "layers" (chunks of hair just chopped off) were so short I just have to wait for them to grow out. I'm not too upset about the cut because it's my fault. I think when you go to a place with $25 hair cuts you know its going to be a hit or miss, also I read the reviews on here and still went. I should have known better. I will say the 4 star rating was very misleading, maybe the stylists who have been there for a long time are better. I was going to go in and talk to the owner but I didn't want to risk anyone trying to fix it. I would only go back for my eyebrows, because Linda is seriously amazing. read more

So I liked the environment of the front of the shop & got a decent haircut. Altogether for a haircut, a wash, eyebrow threading and a tan was $33. So great value. Now to the things I didn't enjoy...well the lady threaded my eyebrows way too thin well in my opinion way too thin for men's eyebrows so not too happy about that and also the tanning room in the back could use a good cleaning/new carpet and kept cleaner. I also didn't enjoy that its cash only. Overall a great value but don't believe I will be returning BUT if I do would just be for a haircut . read more

I love this place! It's been around forever, hubby got his first hair cut here 20+ years ago and now we all come for our hair needs. The prices can't be beat for a full service wash, cut and style and even the kids cuts are reasonable. We love Kay, and have had kids cuts with almost all of the people who work there. Not a negative thing to be said! read more

I've gotten my hair cut at Avenue Hair for the past 3 years. Everyone there has done a great job. Always get plenty complements. Mostly I've had Linda whose always done a great job. Definitely would recommend her. Additionally, walk up are welcome here. and I have done it more than once! read more

I love it here. My husband had been Jon's client for many years, and I've been Andrea's client since I moved tip Evanston. She's a great colorist, and hair cutter/stylist. Everyone is skilled, pleasant, and professional. I'll never go anywhere else! read more