I was looking for a barber in the area who had walk-in availability, The service Mike provided was awesome. I walked in at 2pm and he provided availability at an hour later. I used to cut hair during covid and know how to communicate what I want. Mike cut my hair exactly how I liked on the first time. I was concerned about the blend for a first time appointment but he got it right. I love how mike was communicative during the whole process and showed me progress if I liked how a certain side of the taper. I have a tight schedule and I am no longer able to book haircuts 2 weeks in advance. The quality of this haircut was like barber who charged $60. Mike charged me $25. I will definitely be coming back read more

I was looking for a new barber in the area as I've been dissatisfied with recent haircuts I've had. I went to mikes based on the reviews I found online. I was extremely happy with my haircut and got plenty of compliments on it from friends. It was probably the best haircut I've ever had. Will be going to mikes going forward. Highly recommended. The vibe was also great there as mike a was super professional and nice. read more

This is definitely the best barbershop I have been to. Very consistent. And hands down one of the best places to get a fade. Or haircut in general. Mohamed is the barbers name and he is great at what he does. read more

Mike's Hair Design In - Barbers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We have been coming to Mike's for 3 years now. As a parent of a child with special needs, one of the most distressing activities is going for a haircut. Fortunately, Mike takes steps to make haircuts less stressful for children with Autism, and sensory issues. We drive 45 minutes to just see only him once a month. After a few sessions, my son has gotten acclimated to the shop and getting his haircut, he doesn't even cry anymore. God bless you Mike. read more

Took my son here several times and he got some pretty good haircuts. This past time the hair cut is awful. Uneven, the lining is a joke. He has these tiny short hairs hanging on his forehead completley across it. Little indents into the lining where the guy couldn't keep the razor straight. The long part on top is cut stupidly uneven. It's not even funny. The guy who did it is a young guy who ive seen in there a few times. Everytime I've seen him in there, the other barbers have needed to show him how to do something or fix a mistake he made. I let him cut my sons hair anyways thinking that he is learning but still has some knowledge..... I'll let the pictures speak for themselves.( look through shops photos to see the top of his head and how uneven it is! ) read more

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I've been going here since I moved to Chicago in 2013. I went to the same barber growing up in my upstate New York hometown for more than 20 years, so I was anxious about putting my trust in someone new. Right from the first visit, Mike cut my hair exactly how I wanted it and lined my beard up perfectly. He's an artist with a razor. Fast forward to 2016 and I was looking to change up my hair. I've been balding since my early 20s and it was time to embrace it. I told Mike and he asked if I was sure I wanted it all taken off. We went in stages and he asked for my final answer before the razor took the final strip of hair. Other barbers may have rushed through the process, not paying any attention to the big deal that it is to go bald completely. Mike is different than that. That's why I trust him because for him cutting hair is a personal service. He takes the time to get to know his customers so in situations like mine, going through the experience feels like being in the good hands of a friend. Now in 2019, I'm getting married this week and the only person in the city that I trusted to sculpt my beard was Mike. He met my expectations and more. His work will give me confidence during my wedding photo sessions and his work will last in those images. Go see him and his crew. You will not be disappointed. read more

Loud guy flicks playing (Carlito's Way anyone?) Cassius Clay Posters Congenial harassing of one barber by another A diverse staff and clientele This is a slice of the True America today! Honestly, this is a guy's place - the one women that was there with her husband sat quietly taking it all in - - and I'm sure she was glad that her husband was gonna walk out looking like the guy she married...and not the guy she walked in with! This place is great! Old guys coming in to shoot the breeze, "boyz" coming in to get their eyebrows cleaned up for Friday Night", business guys getting a regulation cut that they actually like, and then there's me... maybe a little bit of all of them. Don't go changin' Mike! read more

Cuts here are $15. Make sure the young dude gives you back your change! That young barber (with the yellow hair) isn't very good. Like other reviewers said, he cuts using the farthest chair from the door. Issue was really his inability to understand what I wanted. I asked him to fix the haircut and he just kept saying "I got it, I got it". He didn't fix it. He was literally making scissor cutting motions close to the hair without cutting the hair, like he could fool me or something. What the hell?!? Who does that?!?! Luckily the owner Mike stopped in and asked what was wrong. He took over cutting the hair and was showing the young barber what was wrong. Told him to get electronic hair shears instead of just cutting by hand using scissors. Told him to see how the lines can meet up and how to style properly. The young barber kept saying "yea yea sure sure" before mike finally was like "do you actually see what I see, do you get it?!" I dont think the young barber got it. Younger barber just walked away. Seriously. Unbelievable. To the young barber: Bro, if you are reading this you seriously gotta fix your attitude/ego and listen to what mike says. To mike: thanks for fixing my haircut. But I'll never come back because I can't trust this barbershop no more. I don't know how else to say it but that young barber is costing you returning customers. And after reading all the bad reviews, I regret not posting this sooner because I wish I could have saved some grief of those 1-Star posters. read more

Mike's place is just perfect for stopping by to get a great cut. I think I am the only one woman there. Oh well.... It's a real name neighborhood barber shop. Everybody know each other. Thank you Mike for my clean cut! P read more

I have been going to Mike's for over 4 years and never regret my decision! Every experience is better than the last. Mike and his team of skilled associates will not let you down. I hope them all well and to look forward to seeing them back in action sometime this summer! Seth read more

Place is good and the barber is friendly and is a good barber, will be coming back to this place again.

Young barbers. Very unprofessional. I came here because my friend had been coming for years. After 3 visits I was turned off. There are some young guys (maybe in their 20's) that treat the place like their own personal clubhouse. My first haircut was a quick clean without incident. The second visit I was unsure about. I confused one of the young barbers for a client because he was sitting with his arms and legs spread talking to his friend. He asked me, "are you ready?" I asked him the same noting he looked quite comfortable talking to his friend. His friend said, "haha, yea too comfortable." Througout the cut he was more occupied with the conversation across the room than my service. I said "you wanna go over there?" He chuckled and said no and finished the cut. Haircut was fine but I didn't like the service. The third visit was the worst. A differerent young barber from the first two was getting his face threaded and yelling at his young colleague that it hurt. He then got up and asked, "are you ready?" I sat down and again this young barber was more occupied with his phone and conversation with his friends than my service. I had to repeat myself 3 times before he registered what I said. He then went on to check his phone the entire time and cut my hair much shorter and higher than I told him. Even after I said it was too high, he went on cutting until I had to tell him to simply stop cutting. He them began lining up my beard with a straight razor while his friend rolled around us and the whole shop with a hoverboard. I thought I was going to get my face cut. At the end the kid said, "do you need anything else?" I said' No. He said, "are you sure?" I replied, "I have nothing left to cut. I still have some hair left on my ass if you want to cut that." Everyone laughed but I swore I'd never come back. The kids can cut hair, they're just very immature, unprofessional, and not very clean or careful. read more

Came here on a Saturday morning and there was only a 5 minute wait. Excellent hair cut. Nice guys.

When I first moved to Chicago, I didn't cut my hair until I went back to Miami to visit family which was 3 months after moving. Finally , I said, "I can not keep waiting for trips back home to cut my hair." So I decided to go to this spot which was conveniently located around the block from my place. Let's just say, I had been going to my barber in Miami for over 13 years, I now get my haircut at Mike's before making trips back home to Miami. I have had haircuts from 3 barbers and none have disappointed me yet. read more

Not gonna lie, found this place by accident when my friend brought me months ago. And I've been coming here ever since. Great barbers. Good environment. Low prices compared to Floyd's or anywhere else I've been. Definitely recommend Mike's to anyone. Heads up, they're close on Sundays. read more

Mike is the BEST! So I'm looking for a barber shop to take my son to, and my brother recommended I bring him here and I have not been disappointed Most of the barbers do a wonderful job, although there's been like 2 that have messed up but were quick to correct my son's haircut. These guys are quite popular, I've learned to take my son on slower days so we aren't waiting forever....but I assure you the wait is worth it. Best of all they are down the street from my house..BONUS! lol read more

I've been coming here for over a year, this is by far one of the best barbershops in the north side. The guys are very friendly and remember who you are. They always do good job and I usually get haircuts by different barbers because I know they all know how to cut well. Highly recommend! read more

Mike is an awesome barber so is the staff. Great people. Chill spot and always ready to give a fresh cut. They do Fades, Razor lining and NBA basketball on TV. They'll treat you good over there and a fair price on a cut read more

This is honestly the best place I've ever been to for a haircut. The barbers know what they're doing and you can get cool graphics. I would recommend this place to any guy read more

Been coming here for years and Mike is really the only reason you'd want your hair cut here. Mike's great at his job but his other coworkers are horrible. Everytime I've been taken care of by someone other than Mike they always leave a sloppy job and never cut it the way you wanted it.it seems like the regulars know this too because why else would a barber shop be completely packed with no one cutting hair except Mike. If you're trying to get a hold of Mike I can GURANTEE he'll have at least 3 people waiting for him already. With the huge spike in price s from 10 -15 I'm better off looking for a better place where I won't have to rely on just one barber to do his job. read more

This is my second time coming here and I must say I like the way J.R cuts my undercut the first time I walk in there I had no clue of what design I wanted and he did and amazing job and here I am on my second time coming here and he did an AWSOME job as always and ofcourse LOVE his customer service!!! I would so Highly recommend this place read more

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Yelp brought me here by the good reviews. They are alright, good but not great. Mediocre. There's always one Barber in there or two during the late noon. This place didn't wow me. read more

Mike's has got to be one of the BEST Barbershops in Chicago. The atmosphere is wonderful in this place and the Cuts are second to none. I recently moved away from Irving Park, but I still make sure to come back for a cut. From Mike to Junior to Tariq to Maurice to the other guy's, you will always get that fresh cut that you want. Check them out! read more

Great place for a guy's haircut. Mike is great at his craft. Very welcoming to new customers, and you can tell he has a loyal following as well. Showed up right at 9 am (props to Mike for being open at 9am when most other places dont upen until 10am or later!) and I was in and out in time for work at 10am. He already had a few customers and gave me the works as far as a haircut goes. He learned that I was headed to work right after and gave me a free shampoo on top of it all. I will definitely be back. This would be a great place to go if you need beard trimming/lining/shaving and a great haircut, with the most professional looking lining, fade, etc. To sum it all up, I love Mike's! Oh, and he only charged me 10 bucks for everything so I gave him 20. This place rocks! read more

Sako , is amazing in styling n fading cuts, he listens n gives u ideas!!!! Props to Mikes for having him there!

Great place , friendly service , Ahmad mustafa or mike are amazing barbers. Not only are they talented barbers but they are also very friendly people . Very professional and the prices are decent . I would recommend this place to anyone ! read more

Glad I found this place! They all do an awesome job cutting my son s hair! The prices are great! Will be recommending my family and friends here! read more

I have to agree that they do treat the place like a personal brohouse but they are all so sweet and welcoming and give a five star kind of haircut at a spectacular price. All the guys are very handsome as well ;) I've been coming here on and off for three years now after randomly stopping one time. I try to go back when I can. Worth it every time. I'm not the most masculine guy so sometimes I feel uncomfortable around straight men but they don't give off that kind of vibe and any business that is LGBT friendly in this day and age is worth giving my money too. read more

I needed a haircut befor traveling, I got a recommendation to go here. Great place and great experience. Felt a little old but everyone was welcoming so I got over it and got a great haircut. read more

I started getting my hair cut at Mike's since the start of 2014 and they do a great job. The two best barbers to get a hair cut by are Mike and Mustafa they are the 1st 2 chairs at the shop. The other guys are ok not bad. It's a clean place with good energy in it and never wait to long to get a cut. There is a reason the place has been in business for over a decade. Good service. read more

Walked in here out of the blue. Got an amazing haircut from Juan. Have received nonstop compliments. Juan was very professional, detail oriented, and strives for perfection. Great experience. read more

In my humble opinion, Mike's is the best place in town. I have gone to many places, dissatisfied, however, when I went to Mike's, I have never stopped coming back. The customer service is excellent, and you always leave pleased with the service. read more

Great hair cut place they do really good work even with my very difficult to please son. I can't take him back because he hated the hair cut even though I loved it. LOL read more

Without a doubt this is the best barbershop in all of Chicago. The barbers here are a talented bunch, and I mean talented! The cuts, trims, straight razor lines-ups, and good lord the awesome fades! And they definitely take care of their customers, just recently I saw them stay open well past closing time, giving everyone a nice haircut for a Friday night out on the town, even haircuts for people who walked in AFTER closing! My brother and I have been coming here for over 3 years now, and the prices have always stayed the same, $10 for a haircut, $5 for a line-up. It's a real barbershop in the sense that there's definitely more guys than girls, although I've seen girls come in some times to get eyebrows threaded. There's always friendly kidding around, sports talk, and guy movies playing. If you're in Chicago and looking for a haircut, I definitely recommend stopping by Mike's! read more

Mike gives great haircuts and an awesome guy. I have had the pleasure to meet a couple of the guys and they are all very kind and professional. read more

I've been coming here for years even though its a considerable distance from where I live. I just like the vibe here. Its a great place for a guy to hang out and the staff are all really friendly. Definitely not a chick place. read more

Had the worst haircut yet. The guy cutting my hair was nice but didn't know what he was doing(guy on the very last chair) . Took 1 hour on my hair and it was still VERY unprofessional. Lining was off, plastic clippers with uneven hair on the back of my head. I'm willing to give it another shot but definitely going to look for a guy there who knows what he's doing. read more

Ok, I am effing cheap. So a decent hair cut for $10 bucks is as good as it gets for me. My first time here, I got mike this evening as my barber. It kind of freaked me out how fast he cut my hair but it turned out pretty good in the end. He even used a straight razor to clean up the edges which I haven't seen anyone else do in ages. Definitely coming back read more

Great haircuts at an affordable price. On the north side of Chicago, any brother might be skeptical to walk into a Barbershop, but from what I've seen all of these guys do a great job. read more

I don't know how anyone could not be satisfied here.. cheap and AMAZING quality work.. easy to see all the guys have been doing this for years.. Mike is a great guy and a professional at his job.. but Mustafa is my favorite.. a genius when it comes to this stuff.. highly recommended! read more