Good first experience! Easy to book an appointment!!…read moreIf you are in a pinch, this is a better option than Sports Clips in the very same strip malls in Elgin. Elijah was our barber, he was very friendly and welcoming. He talked the whole time, getting to know my son, but also making him comfortable to say what he liked and wanted different about the haircut. I really appreciated his chair side manner. The haircut is not the most thorough, but it was good for the time spent. A scissor cut was $19, a great, competitive price. Check them out, depending on your cut, this could be the best haircut for the price in Elgin.

Been getting my haircut for 5 years here. Crystal is a terrific stylist and wonderful lady. Highly…read morerecommend!

Husband came for a beard and haircut. $100 + tip for incredibly mediocre service. It was like an…read moreexpensive Super Cuts. They didn't consult him at all or give any recommendations. His beard looked over but they completely wrecked his hair. Choppy and uneven. Disappointed in service quality and result.

Incompetent, lack luster, very dead pan, poor execution, after the pandemic everything just too a…read morenose dive in service every where.

I had an appointment with Javier for a haircut today. He did a great job! He is good people and a…read moregood barber! I definitely will be back. Check him out, don't miss out!

Got my haircut by the owner Luis! Best haircut I've ever had!! Will be my new shop! Luis is a great…read moreguy and does an amazing job!

Let me start off, if I have an appointment that means I go first before a walk in. The barber that…read morewas supposed to cut my hair showed up 15min late from whereever he was (not backed up on clients) and as a client I was respectful and showed up about 15min early so I waited for a half hour before I had to get up and ask when I'm going to get my haircut. I asked for a hard part not 1/2" line shaved in the side of my head. You should start thinner and then ask if your client wants it wider, and the line is crooked and uneven. I cant grow hair back in a day and now I have to go to Vegas tomorrow with a butchered line in the side of my head. Don't recommend.

If you need a great cut and want to look the best version of yourself, this is the place and Carla…read moreis the artist that will provide the masterpiece. So do yourself a favor and book your cut because you will have no regrets

My first visit was great. Had hair cut, neck shave /…read moremassage by Bubba. Very clean nice place. Will definitely be back

Exceptional haircut in old town Crystal Lake. Mid-century vibe, walk ins encouraged. Fair price…read moreon a quality hair cut. This one is tops in my opinion.

Took my son here for a haircut and I couldn't be happier or say good enough things about this…read moreplace! Samuel cut my sons hair and he was SO patient, kind, gentle and comforted my son, who is only 4 the whole time! Made sure he was itch free with all that hair and gave him a slick styling at the end! Cant wait to bring him back! Thank you, Samuel!

I would not recommend this barbershop due to the lack of professionalism and inability to service…read moretheir appointments in a timely manner. I left after a half hour wait past my scheduled time. Dorly had no interest in fulfilling his his duties as a barber on 10/29/2025 at 7pm. He consistently runs behind, so plan accordingly especially if you have other responsibilities to tend to. Good/reliable barbers are hard to come by nowadays and most seem to want to charge premium prices. A lost trade or perhaps too many posers infiltrating the otherwise noble profession.

TL;DR: Stanley is an excellent friendly neighborhood barber who takes pride in what he does…read more Details: Central Barber is a decades-long-running Elgin establishment that has now passed into the hands of Stanley. When you walk in you'll notice it's a small space, literally a 1-chair, 1-man show, but the space is clean and bright. Maybe even before that though you'll already have been warmly greeted by Stanley. Stanley is a true professional in the business who has been in it for decades now, loves what he does, and prides himself in it. And you'll figure that out because he'll tell you directly, i.e. this isn't a transactional "insert money, receive haircut". This is the full friendly neighborhood barber experience who is trying to be a positive influence in his community, briefly greeting any and just about every passerby. It means the haircut may take a bit longer, but the positive vibes are undeniable. Oh, and of course he is meticulous and methodical with his cuts. I'd endured a couple of average cuts, but Stanley really took the time to understand what I was looking for and gave me an excellent cut. Overall, I'm happy to have met Stanley and given him my business, and I look forward to a future visit with another good cut and positive vibes. P.S. The phone number listed here on Yelp is Jerry's (the previous owner's) #, not Stanley's. Stanley's # (as posted on the store window) is 7792030667; he's very responsive when texted.

I'm new to the area and, of course, looking to find my barber shop "home." Stanley took over from…read moreJerry, who I never met. Stanley is very personable and I think has an eye for style. Hey, I'm up there in age and yet he was great in his assessment of what would work for me, very nice, friendly and I think I got a very good cut. I'll be back!

I came here after moving into the neighborhood, needing a place nearby to get a haircut. I haven't…read morebeen disappointed after having come back to Mare many times. The place is cozy and comfortable. Mare cares about her craft and takes it seriously while remaining friendly and relaxed. It is a good quality cut every time. I usually don't have a problem making a same or next day appointment and will keep coming here for my cuts.

Great service, top-quality haircuts, and great conversation. A true old-school (and new school)…read morebarber shop vibe! Highly recommend.