I been working here about 7 months now. I have 11 years experience and can do anything & everything. I have a big clientele and picky about where I bring my clients, but here its nice clean and a good atmosphere to be involved. You want a nice cut? Ask for J.R. I do graphics. Razor cuts. Beards. Hair enhancements/color (bigen & kiss express.) read more

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My husband and I have been getting our hair cut and eyebrows threaded at Mario's for the past six months, and we've been very happy each time. Some of you may remember Mario from his previous salon on Pulaski and Montrose (Hair By Mario). Well, he's back and has opened up a new barbershop/hair salon near Irving Park Road and Elston. It seems like most of Mario's clients are men, but I get my hair cut and eyebrows threaded there, and I think he does a great job. He's really fast, though you can tell he's a perfectionist and always gets it right. And he cuts your hair the way you ask him to; he'll make suggestions, but he's not one of those barbers who will say, "OK, I got it," then just do whatever the hell he wants. He's very precise and talented and listens to the customer. According to his business card, his shop offers haircuts, coloring, highlights, fades, threading and waxing, though I've only had haircuts and threading done. Mario's is really affordable. Men's haircuts cost $10 and women's cost $12. Eyebrow threading costs $7. As with any successful salon or barbershop, Mario's can get pretty busy. There were times we had to wait 30 minutes to get a haircut because of the line of customers before us, but since he does such a good job, I think it's well worth the wait. I would suggest going during off hours -- like in the daytime during the week -- if you can. He's closed on Sundays. Overall, I would definitely recommend Mario's. He's really good at what he does, and I always leave looking great! read more

I wanted to like this place really badly... Normally I write really long extended reviews on here but quite frankly, I'm pretty upset. I received a wash, trim, and blow dry and eyebrow threading. The job on my hair was alright. I didn't catch her name, but a woman stylist worked with me. She would occasionally stop to talk on her phone and spent a while on her phone while flat ironing my hair. That made me pretty nervous, but the job looked alright. It began to frizz up almost immediately after I left the place, but that could just be the humidity. It's my eyebrows I'm upset with. The woman cut me off when I was trying to explain to her what I wanted done. I want my eyebrows threading a specific way so that they're arched but still thick. She took too much off my right brow. I noticed it immediately but didn't know what to say because at that point she can't put the hair back on my face... After filling them in with makeup and going about my day I just came home and got a good look at them. I'm really REALLY upset. I don't think I'll be going back. I would like it if my stylist paid more attention to what I wanted... In general I enjoyed the atmosphere and the work that I got was about what I'd expect for the price but I am SO upset about my eyebrow. read more

I went to Marios because it was across the street from where I work and I am cheep. I am not to picky when it comes to my hair so I thought I would give it a shot. They did a great job on my hair and even threaded my eyebrows and the total was only $18! My eyebrows were more red than normal but she did a great job on the shape. My hair was done very nice as well although I didn't like way she styled it, once I styled it on my own it was fine. My only problem with the place is that they were not professional at all and the place was a mess. If they cleaned it up and acted more professional they could really do good. Needless to say because I am cheep and they did a good job I will probably go back. read more

Thanks to this salon, my eyebrows are on fleek. You know, I truly hate that term and should have left it back in 2015, but when I consistently get comments on my "eyebrow fleek-ness" from friends and strangers alike, it starts to kinda rub off. Alas, here is my secret. The wonderful woman by the name (or nickname?) of Mimi who threads my eyebrows. She's a master when it comes to the eyebrow game. I can come in with wildly bushy eyebrows like I just came out of the Amazon and she can transform that to beautifully arched brows that can make any girl feel like a fierce supermodel. Always had a great experience here and the whole staff is very welcoming and fun to talk to. So get yo' brows done giiiiiirllll/boyyyyy. read more

Well to start things off, I previously had a great barber who suddenly went crazy... then I asked around where can I get a good haircut and razor? Consensus says, "go to Mario's". Hair By Mario was his previous location and he is now back with his own shop at this location. It's on Elston just north of Irving Park, you can't miss it. Thank god I found this place. Parking is easy, it's always available. Mario does a great job all the time, he is a perfectionist. Everybody should follow his professionalism when it comes to customer service. I highly recommend this place, I get a fade, lined up, shaved and threaded for cheap. FYI: from what I've heard, he's good at cutting women's hair too =) read more

I went there to have my eyebrows threaded for the first time. Usally I stick with waxing, but heard a lot of great things about this technique. Mario's came highly recommended and it was just down the street from me. Well worth it! Mario was kind, talented and knew how to make this threading technique not very painful at all. It did not hurt any more than waxing, possibly even less. And the best part, it is a fraction of the cost of waxing! $10 for brows and upper lip ladies, a steal! I will be returing on a regular basis, so long hot wax and expensive salon prices for this beauty service! read more

I have been going here years now. A great place that is reasonably priced and gives great fades. Ask for Mo. He will be the short guy with the shirt that is two sizes too small. Does a fantastic job. read more

This place is awesome. Great service and great cuts. The staff is professional, friendly, and provide excellent customer service. If you're nearby and in need of a cut stop in, walk ins are welcome. read more

Been coming here for about 2-3 years. You do get your money's worth. Guys are always welcoming and always work with what haircut you are trying to get. It a great all in all. read more

I'm hesitant about salons or barber shops but this place looked legit and I kept seeing it on my way home so it was convenient. I hit the jackpot! The service was quick, didn't even wait, to get a chair and Mo was on point with what I wanted and delivered probably the best haircut I've had in many many years. The place is comfortable and they have music and a friendly vibe going on. I highly recommend this place and will be going back regularly to see Mo. Price was also super reasonable for a barber! read more

I walked in with a laziness-induced afro and walked out looking good and clean; mission accomplished. Yonin cut my hair and he was very proficient. read more

I was dropping off something at the cleaners next door when I noticed Mario's. I needed a trim and after hearing it was only $12 I came in. To be honest, I didn't have super high expectations - but Mario blew my mind. He explained all the details of the cut and got approval before making a decisions about my hair. I have a great cut that won't grow out insane because he cut it well. I am very proud to have Mario's in the neighborhood. I will be back for sure. read more

Horrible hair cut from the female that works there. She acted like she hates her job. Cant fade or blend. She also did a dry shave with no aftershave. She has man hands and needs to step up the game. read more

I gave this place one star cause it's the only way to get a review... These guys are butchers... My hair was so long.. guy name Adam chopped it cut 2 inches on one side 3 on the other... Went back the next day and the owner acted like it was no big deal... I wouldnt take my dog to get gromed there... Explains why they are all bald there... Stay the hell away from this place read more

Very friendly place. I been coming here since they opened. Mimi knows her job and has a lot of experience. Worth the drive. Very happy with the service. read more

Good place for a cut and talk. Quick cuts as well. Everyone is chill and open. Price are great and so is the music.

When Mario used to be the owner it was great. It's not what it used to be with the new owner. I stopped going there because 1 of the 2 barbers that I get my cut from left. read more

"Go to Marios", this is what you will be told on the streets of Irving Park and for good reason. He is absolutely fantastic. You will get a cut that you like but he will suggest things to you to make your hair even better! I was so surprised by how much I liked my new haircut and I thought that he had forgotten to charge me for the threading because the price was so low! read more

I actually wanted to try Mario's based on yelp reviews, but to be honest I did not have super high expectations. He had one customer when I walked in and was very friendly and professional. Not before long, his shop began filling up. As soon as I got in his chair, I told him what I wanted and he really knew his stuff. I have long hair and when he was done, I felt like I should have been in a herbal essence ad. I have paid almost 50 bucks for a haircut that was not even half this good. There was an added bonus since the cut was an awesome price! I paid 15 cause I have long hair, but the price is 12 for shorter hair. I also got my eyebrows threaded and he did a great job and even offered some shaping advice. I will definitely be going back to Mario's. It was a five star job for a two star price! read more

Fantastic !!! A Master !!! I went in not knowing what the outcome would be and was pleasantly surprised ten fold. A real hands on operation. I could not have got a better haircut no matter what the cost. I will be going back and recommending it to all my friends. read more

This place is terrible. The lady doing my hair, aysha, was a terrible worker. I DO NOT recommend ANYONE to go here due to the fact that it is poor customer service. Aysha was on her phone the entire time doing my hair. I was dyeing my hair red. She left me under the blow dryer with bleach in my hair for longer than 45 minutes. She went out to do who knows. Came back with her purse, on the phone, and eating a lolly pop. Did not check on me. Was on the phone entire time. While being under the blow dryer, I told her my hair was itching more than it ever did when dyeing my hair red. Mind you, i dyed my hair about 6 times red and never had a problem with it itching that much. She did nothing. I grabbed a pen and started itching it myself. I was feeling nervous about it because she really was doing whatever she was doing not paying attention to my hair or how long its been. I started crying. Aysha had the nerve to say i was making them look bad so she tried to have me take the color out. I stated "if my hair isnt the color i want, im not going to wash it out." She was complaining that im crying that i was making them look bad but she was the doing my hair not paying attention! it didnt come out the color i wanted. I ended up with SCABS in my SCALP from it being burned. My hair felt like a BROOM when i was done. So a week later , my hair start falling out in the middle (where the blowdry was hitting) and i had a boy cut in the middle within the next 4 days. So i made the decision to chop it all off because of the terrible damage they've done. Now i have a pixie cut and on my hair journey to make it long and curly again. By the way yes, i had CURLY ass hair. By the end, it was straight like a horses tail. read more

I used to go to mario for a long time and than he left for two years. I started going to Eddie who works at other Hair by Mario location on pulaski and montrose. He did a great job with my hair cut and lining. And recently I went back to Mario but man he messed up my hair bad this time. I don't know what happened to him maybe he forgot how to cut hair in 2 years but he's not the same anymore. I don't know but I was pissed. And he doesn't even admit his mistake. He makes customer sound like they are dumb.I'm never going back. I'm sticking with Eddie at older hair by Mario,the pulaski location. He does way better job and have better attitude. read more

I've been going to Mario's for a few years now! He is great and very professional and a kind man! Love him! Makes me look sooo good!

What a bad service!!! It had been a while since I went to Mario's hoping to see Mario and his great service and instead I found three guys that obviously do not care about customers. I know Mario since he was on Montrose, over 20 years ago and it is a shame that these people now use his name for work but do not deliver the service all customers expect. I got in, barely acknowledge... Wait a few minutes as the 3 guys were busy... One finishes, I wait... He ignores me and go to the back to check his phone... I wait... After several minutes I noticed that the guy obvioulsy does not want to service me... I wait... Finally I step out and go somewhere else where my business is appreciated... Not even an effort from the 3 guys to see why I was leaving... I was the only one there btw, besides the other two customers being serviced... Hope The Real Mario reads this and fire those guys that do not deserve to do business in his name... I went in today... October 19... Just saying... But guess what... Probably never again!!! read more