Very friendly, hospitable barbershop in the heart of Lakeview. Look no further in finding your next go to place for all of your hair needs, they have a staff of 13 barbers ready to accommodate anyone who walks in through those doors. Reviews are always subjective but i encourage you to take them with a grain of salt and come get a stellar service from a skilled professional for yourself ! read more

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The first haircut with Jonathan was pretty good but he cancelled the night before my second, with no explanation. I rebooked and he sent me text message the night before asking if I wanted to move that appointment to another time, which I couldn't do and told him so. Then, unasked, he changed the time of that appointment, via the app,to yet another time. And then he canceled that minutes later. In all of my decades seeing barbers I have never seen anything as unprofessional and rude as what I've experienced with Platinum Fades and with Jonathan. There are a lot of barbers in Chicago; I recommend finding any one of those of this place. read more

Super good work, chill vibes in the shop. Good people. Alexis hooks it up. Definitely recommend if you're in the area.

So for start, a good percentage of the barbers in this shop don't speak English. Normally, this wouldn't be a problem if my haircut was any good. Dont expect to get clean lines in this place. Not once, but two times now with two separate barbers, I've received cuts that aren't even and are noticeably slanted or crooked. I often find myself having to repeat what I want and guide them through my haircut after letting them know what I wanted when I sat down. Their overall vibe is unprofessional and unsatisfactory in the slightest and I will not be coming back here. Don't waste your money. read more

Got a haircut for Johnathan and he was a friendly guy that was great to talk too, but the haircut and bread trim was extremely lack luster. I have been debating shaving my beard entirely off after my appointment and I haven't been clean shaven in about 10 years. The entire haircut and beard trim took about 25 minutes and cost me $65. The price was expected, but the lack of service and attention was not. Other barbers in the shop may do a solid job, but I would not come back. Go somewhere else for a standard bald fade and cleaned up beard. read more

I go to Jon at Platinum Fades. Great haircut for about $35 and I'm out in 45 minutes. I'm used to getting fades from the military so I appreciate his fresh take for longer top lengths. He uses Booksy to manage appointments which is convenient for me in avoiding any lines or waits. The venue is comfortable and clean with good music playing in the background at all times. read more

I called ahead to see if they had any barbers that can do a nice fade, since it was my first time. They said yea, just ask for "barber a". I got there and asked for "barber a" and "barber a" handed me off to "barber b". I tried not think too much if it and sat in the chair. Within the first five minutes, I could tell "barber b" was a little shaky with the trimmer but I decided to give him the benefit of the doubt. About 40 mins into the haircut (at this point my usual barber would have been done for 10 minutes), I asked "barber b" how long he's been doing haircuts. He said 4 freaking months!!!! They set me up with the trainee (and still charged me full price (40 + tip) and tried to pass it off as a barber who knows what he's doing. How is that an honest business practice? After sitting in the chair for 1 hour 40 minutes (during which time I also had to watch my barber haggle/sell another customer some weed (how is this professional?), I looked at the result. The hair was uneven, the fade was weak, and the side burns weren't lined up well. Some quality control and more honesty would benefit this business. read more

I am not sure about all the barbers there, but Leo was unprofessional. I texted him and asked him about his availability, which he replied 12. Then around 11:30, I was on my way when I got a text from him saying the shop is busy, and if I could do 12:30, which I agreed to. Then at the last minute, he texted me saying that he cannot do it anymore and I should try to come at 3 pm. The reason he gave me is that he is getting a lot of walk-in so he has to cancel my appointment. So, unless you only do walk-ins, save yourself some time and look for another barber. read more

New to town walked by this place and gave it a try. Always a nerve racking time- Getting a New barber. Fernando quickly stepped in for my appointment as my chosen barber was not avail. He did a great job! Perfect fade, nice guy and convo and finished on time! So I unexpectedly found my new barber. The location is nice. Clean and decorated nicely. Good tunes going and beers are offered. Has a nice buzz to it. Electronic Payment is great. read more

Simply put this is a bad business which offers poor service. Jose, the shop owner cut my hair for almost two years. I'd go every month or so-give or take. And never had too much issue. Didn't always listen to exactly what I wanted, sometimes missed a bit here or there. But I liked the guy, and he gave a decent haircut for a decent price. After two years of getting ostensibly the same haircut Jose completely botched my cut. The week before my partners birthday and we saw her family for Thanksgiving. I was understandably pretty upset. Went back in to get it fixed and Jose honestly made it even worse. He offered me a free cut in my next visit in compensation. This was months ago, I had to grow my hair out a bit after the mistake. Well now that I'm ready for my free cut to make up for the botched work Jose cannot be reached. Cancelled and unconfirmed apportionments through their app. We exchanged cell phone numbers sometime ago and he's completely blown me off there as well. I've got a new barber, save yourself the time and skip visiting here. If there owner can't manage his customers, how do you think the rest of them are doing? read more

Wow. This place is greedy and disrespectful. I call to make an appointment for my son, they say they will accommodate him in an hour. Upon arrival there are 2 people ahead. Ok, fine. ONE FULL HOUR later my son is still waiting, others who had appointments had priority (which I understand). But the waste of time, to say come on over, snd make my 6 year old wait and then he goes back to the end of the line one hour later? Kids are bad at waiting, mine has autism and he was unbelievably upset. Did they care? Not at all. In fact, they had more walk-ins and kept telling everyone "two people ahead". Just wanted more business with no regard to anyone's time. As others have said on here, Don't bother going, you will just waste your time. Needless to say he couldn't wait any longer so he couldn't even get the cut. read more

I booked an appointment with jon.faded aka Jonathan Lopez on Saturday for Sunday morning. He confirmed. Then updated the time. Then confirmed Sunday morning then canceled last minute. What a douche. Will find a new barber. read more

Simply an amazing haircut at not a ridiculous price came here each of the last two years with two different barbers both did an excellent job and were really cool and nice! Illy is who cut my hair this time and I loved every minute I will definitely be back next year everything from the barbers to the vibe of this place was great! read more

I've been getting a fade here the last few months and have had a great experience every time. Haven't had to wait very long. Went in a Friday and they were bumping music and giving out free beer. Staff is always friendly and vibes on 10. Always walk out looking fresh and feeling good. read more

Nice barbershop! I've been seeing Steph for a year now when she worked at another shop. She told me she was coming here and I followed her. She's one of the best barbers in Chicago for fades for people with straight hair, she knows how to use sheers, and hits a tight lining. Plus they'll give you a beer! read more

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Every time I come here they never a miss, no schedule just walk in and never had to wait always someone ready. It's been a different person every time and always a clean fresh fade. They know what their doing. read more

Great customer services & talented barbers. Definitely recommended them to all my close ones. I always book Ceez.

Extremely unprofessional. Booked an appointment through booksy & drove 45 mins from the suburbs just to have my appointment canceled 10 mins prior to my haircut. When I called the guy he answered and clicked in my face like a child. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone learn how to do business read more

I never write reviews but I got the worst haircut of my entire life here. I got my haircut with Carlos and he completely took away all of my natural flow. I absolutely hate how he cut my hair if I could leave zero stars I would. This is worst than super cuts. read more

Nah, parking is bad. $25 for an OK haircut and they DO NOT take walk ins like they advertise on the front door. Been to a few platinum fades and this by far is the worse. read more

Jose gives the best haircut in Chicago, gets it exactly how I want every time. Hospitality is unparalleled. Sometimes they're behind schedule but I keep coming back- testament to the quality of the cut and the experience plus they've got a pool table, refreshments, and networking while you wait. read more

I have passed this place by a few times while walking in the neighborhood and finally convinced my husband to give it a try. I booked an appointment via booksy app which was conviniant. The place turned out to be quite modern with a hip wibe, all the barbers were very friendly , and made us feel welcome the minute we stepped in.They all looked like they love what they do and treat each haircut as a piece of art. My husband's barber helped him decide on what would look good ( we have a receding hairline happening so I wanted him to try a buzz cut with a fade) .My husband came out with a very hip and sharp cut, the best. He will be coming back read more

Great experience in here. The shop is cool with a pool table and good music. The guys totally know what they are doing and my haircut and shave far exceeded what I had hoped for. I'll be happy to come back. Be aware that these are not production line barbers; they took the time needed to do a great job, which for me took about an hour. Price was spot on for the quality of the experience. read more

I have been living in the lakeview area for about five years. And been to almost every salon -barbershop in the area and by far this place has done a great job. The shop is very welcoming and the barbers are very good, once they get to know your style your cuts just become better and better.... read more

I haven't felt an atmosphere this lively in such a long time! They have such talented barbers, hands down the best barbershop in town!

First time I went there, I had a great experience and great cut. Second time I went there..... ooooof, I mean I know it was 4/20 but my cut that day was awful. I especially noticed more when I got home. Very disappointed. Not to mention apparently the price goes up when they do less work. read more

Long gone are the days where you can walk into a barbershop and feel like you've stepped backed in time. In the old days you got a cut, stayed for a while, and talked til it was time to go home. Platinum cuts gets you as close to this type of feel as you could ever get. Even more so, Rafael will give you the old time barbershop atmosphere with a nice fresh fade. He was attentive, we talked about everything from the way things use to be up until where they are now. He also gave me one of the best hair cuts I've had in a long time. I'm pretty picky too but he listened to what I wanted and made sure that I left with a great cut. Definitely go, you'll be disappointed if you go anywhere else. read more

I'm a creature of habit so the moment I find a place I like and a barber that knows what I want, I'm loyal to them. I've seen Jake a few times and he's always done great work. After a couple times there, he no longer even has to ask what I want. read more

very rude barbers. i would not recommend. there's a lot of better ones in the area. avoid this place at all costs.

Some of the best cuts in the neighborhood. Awesome barbers with real heart and talent, and great conversation to top it off. I've done two walk-ins now, once with Jose (owner and inspiring young man) and Rafael (brilliant mind and skill) and both have left me looking fresh as hell. read more

Needed a REAL fade badly after being messed up so many times up north at different barbers claiming they could "fade". I have difficult hair thanks to being both black and chinese, but Jose payed extra attention to the different patterns of my hair and cut me up the right way! Even did a little surprise massage at the end. Everyone else here seems cool as well like Rafa I think his name was! read more

I went in today and got a razor shave. Never had a ear shade where they didn't either warm the skin with a hot towel or use hot shaving cream. I'm all cut up and irritated skin. Never had this before. read more