I've been coming to this barbershop since I moved in next door over a year ago. I booked with Greg and he treated me with disdain and disrespect. I was trying to save money and I was looking at the haircut services. I don't know hair clipper sizes but I only wanted a little off the top because I like my curls. He was chastising me for trying to cut them out of paying the full rate and complained about people who get angry for having to pay the full price. I've been going here a while so not like I was going to fight. I think they do a great job! I've usually booked with Elmer. But the assumptions and then the unsolicited opinions shared. I was so uncomfortable and then I realized when I got home that it was much shorter than I wanted but I felt uncomfortable speaking up during the cut. It really ruined what otherwise was a great barbershop and it's next to my house. And I tipped him anyways on top of the correct rate. Man so f'ing pissed read more

Slade's Barbershop - Barbers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Love this place. Literally every time I come here I come out looking cute, sexy and I try to make an appt here as priority when I can. I would honestly recommend any barber/stylist as I've went to various and always had the same result. The vibe is standard barber but also queer coded which meets the expectation and creates a very comfortable atmosphere. Definitely recommend! read more

Slade's Barbershop - My latest cut. - Barbers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Got a haircut from Elmer. Fantastic cut. Great Attention to detail. Didn't rush. Will definitely be back for next cut.

Excellent service, fun atmosphere, and great prices. Have had my hair cut or buzzed by at least 5 of the barbers, and they all did A+ work.

I haven't been to a barber in like 5 years, usually have my mom cut my hair, so I took a chance on Slade's and was very pleased with the result! I had Greg cut my hair and he was very friendly and receptive, by far my best experience at a barbershop to date. The shop is super cute and comfortable too. Will definitely be coming back! read more

I absolutely love this barbershop, I've been coming here for the past 4 years and always left this place feeling better about my hair. Kenny is my go to barber, he is professional, kind and does an amazing job at men's haircuts! I have had numerous compliments on my haircuts and always tell people to go see Kenny! read more

Such a professional experience! I left feeling 20 years younger and honestly received one of the best cuts ever here in Chicago! Hit Darren up and he'll make you look amazing! Thanks Slade's! read more

The haircut was fine, I just didn't feel welcome. My stylist seemed like he didn't want anything to do with me and it just left me feeling really anxious about the visit. They weren't mean or anything, but I have been trying really hard to find good LGBT+ community and business and put my money there. I've been to two LGBT+ businesses and didn't feel welcome at both of them. Was really looking forward to getting established with a new stylist with good reviews (Adam) but guess I'll look elsewhere. Who knows, maybe I'm just an unwelcoming person . read more

Usually when someone says 'an even inch of everywhere', the barber sticks to that, but not at Slade's! If not even the simplest of cuts can be done here dependably, then I can confidently say today was my last visit here. read more

The entire staff of Slade's hands down is great! If you're looking for a barbershop in the area that's not super pricey but good then I highly recommend Slade's. Greg is super talented and knows his work. Seanpaul has been cutting my hair for years and he's also a good friend so I highly recommend going to them. I mean all of the staff are Incredible. It's cash only but they have an ATM inside and appointments are highly recommended. They clean and sanitize everything before and after and masks are required. Definitely a good place to go if you want a good fade too. read more

Slade's Barbershop - With SeanPaul! - Barbers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

If anyone wants a fantastic barber for short female asymmetrical cuts, I HIGHLY recommend Adam. He asked questions after I showed him some pics of what I wanted, did exactly what I wanted while being able to take artistic license when I told him to. He styled it and was meticulous with sanitizing his station and wearing his mask correctly. Cut and basic style/style advice was included in the basic $25 cut price. He didn't make me talk, which I actually appreciated, but was ready to talk if I started a convo. He was professional, courteous, and his was the first haircut for the price where I couldn't find a single problem or missed area of hair that I had to fix when I got home. 10/10. I LOVE this haircut. So much so I tipped him $10 (40%) when I'd planned on tipping $5 (20%). I cannot emphasize how positive the experience was. The barbershop seems to only allow 2 barbers at once, so that's a max of 4 people and they make you adhere to masks and make you wash you hands when you enter. Best to make an appt because of the small staff . But it's the safest I've felt going out since the apocalypse started. The other barber had a good rapport with his clients, and they do take walk-ins. They had a walk-in come in right before close and while Adam, the barber doing my hair, is the apparently usual walk-in barber, the other barber happily took the walk-in and was very accommodating. He also was meticulous about sanitizing his station and following Covid guidelines. read more

Great barbershop and most importantly, clean. Adam is fantastic and Greg is fantastic. You can't go wrong with either barber. It's also nice to support a small LGBT owned business in Boystown. read more

Went in thinking it was LGBT friendly, only to be interrogated about the haircut I chose. I'm giving the place two stars rather than one because at least he gave me the cut I asked for and didn't feminize it. Still, won't be back because he was rude. read more

I booked an appointment online Saturday October 23rd for 12:30. Sunday the 24th I was called into work, after I got off at 12:00 I called the shop as a curtesy to alert them that I'd be late but would try my best to arrive on time and the stylist or barber I spoke to wasn't very nice or professional at all. So I will take my head and money elsewhere we're I'll be appreciated. Too many other shops will gladly welcome me in. Good luck read more

Patrick at Slades Barbershop on Halsted kicked ass! Cleaned up my buzz cut, trimmed my beard, and got rid of other unwanted hair. THANKS read more

Slade's Barbershop - The after... you should've seen the before! - Barbers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Went for the first time as a walk-in and was accommodated within 10 minutes, everyone was friendly and the shop kept clean. Noah did a great job on the haircut, wasn't rushed and made sure I was happy with the result. I will be back for more of his business! read more

I discovered slades barbershop upon my first visit to Chicago recently. I desperately needed a beard trim and I'm a barber in San Francisco so I was going to be a little picky. I did some research and slades kept coming up I asked a few people and they brought up Slade's barbershop as well,so I made an appointment with Greg the owner.he was very good at his craft kind of felt like he under charged.When I first walked in everybody was so friendly and warm. I would recommend Greg or Fernando in fact the next time I'm in Chicago I will be sitting in Fernando's chair. read more

Slade's is a great find - I had just walked by and stumbled in due to the freezing cold Chicago was going through last week. And when I say freezing, I mean I had to step into some kind of storefront for every few blocks I walked out in the street! And this one was a nice surprise - and served as a sign that I needed a haircut after having avoiding one for quite a long while and with the Chicago weather distorting my hair in ways I never knew possible since I have long been used to Miami's heat and humidity. People seem to come to this place with a reservation - I promptly made one for a few minutes later once I stepped in with Timmy, who I must say made my stay quite welcoming and enjoyable. Big points to Timmy for being the first to make my impression of Chicago a good one during my trip! Timmy has a good sense of how to cut hair - and is not afraid to give his opinion, which is a good thing considering that he has the experience in tow in cutting other people's hair. When I said I wanted my hair curly, and yet wanted a trim - I knew it was no easy feat. Dilemma: trim and the curls go away. Leave the curls, and it won't look so trimmed. And yet he found the perfect middle ground. Saludos! I'm withholding the fifth star for when they start accepting credit cards - simply because I don't usually carry around $20 in cash (sorry burglars!). But I must say that I would still nevertheless return due to my good experience here - which I believe would have been better than what I would have gotten going into one of the several salons up street. Thank you Timmy! read more

Slade's has been my go-to spot since moving to the neighborhood. They routinely do a great job and I've never left a haircut feeling like I didn't get the cut I was looking for. I specifically wanted to S/O Adam for helping me out this week. I got my haircut on a Friday, 8 days before my wedding. He had me come back in on Thursday to trim everything up and have me looking sharp for my big weekend. That's going above and beyond. Thank you Slade's for being there for your customers! read more

Was looking for a good neighborhood barber in the area where I didn't have to wait 2 hours to get in a chair. The online waitlist is awesome, simply sign in and you'll get a text when to make your way to the shop. Quick, easy, and accurate! Slade's is a great shop, try getting on the waitlist for Ryon, great haircut every time. Cheers! read more

I've been a customer at Slade's for nearly four years. I couldn't be happier with the shop and I'll probably go here forever. Adam is my go-to. I first saw Fernando in 2016 - he is one of a kind and so good - and then kind of bounced around mostly between him and Sean-Paul - who's also absolutely awesome - and some of the others who all do good work; until Adam started working there this year, now I just see him every couple weeks. My friends Sean and Peter both told me in February that he was new and that I should go see him next time I got a cut and now I ONLY go to him. So professional, so smart and knows what he's doing. He takes his time but also doesn't waste yours the way some stylists can, he's very passionate and focused on doing good work and making his clients happy. A great energy to be around. Complete sweetheart and so good to his regulars. read more

This was my second time at Slade's Barbershop. My first experience (years ago was okay - so I didn't return). As a fan of Kenny, I decided to try to give this shop another choice. I had walked in and luckily Kenny was available. Since I'm trying to have a different look, he took the time to listen to me and cut my hair just the way I had wanted. The shop itself is just like a barbershop from the past with a twist. Only con - cash only. I will certainly return for a cut from Kenny. read more

Great local neighborhood barber shop. It's not fancy, but the space is inviting, clean and staff is friendly. Read reviews and booked with Adam. He's great and if it's your first time, he'll take the time to understand how you want your haircut. read more

Slade's is a no-frills barbershop located in the heart of Boystown. The cuts are good and the prices are cheaper than most in the area. I've not had a bad cut there which is why I keep coming back. I do not, however, keep coming back for the service. These guys are totally unprofessional. You can book an appointment on-line. Nice, but I have never had an appointment actually start on-time, even using different stylists. Even when I am the FIRST appointment of the day I can walk in and be told "we're running behind" and someone is already in the chair, indicating to me they tried to slip in a walk-in under the radar. They are frequently distracted with their conversations with each other. Oh, and they're cash only. Come on guys, it's 2017. read more

I had an appointment with Zoran. When I arrived, I found he had another client in his chair for my appointment, and could not fit me in.

Sean Paul was my regular barber, and is awesome. Greg and the rest of the team were also great when they stepped-in for a cut. Even after I moved out of the neighborhood, this was the only place I'd go for a haircut. Highly recommend. read more

I've been to Slade's several times so far and like everything about it. The barbers are all good. I prefer going to Zoran. Their online walk-in list is super easy. read more

I don't ever review anything but I had to make a Yelp account just to talk about Sean Paul. The shop itself is nice, clean, and super user-friendly with their online booking + waitlist system. But I need to give my immense praise to Sean Paul. I have been there twice already and he has not disappointed once. My last cut, I went in with a few pictures and a dream and with his artistry and attention-to-detail, he made me look so damn handsome, like 3 matches on Tinder, handsome. 4.8 of the stars I gave up top are for Sean Paul alone. Check this place out ASAP. read more

Lucky chance I was walking by and discovered this place. Got a great cut by Kenny. Also a steal at only $21/cut. Definitely plan to return in the future. Cash only! read more

Slade's Barbershop - Fresh cut - Barbers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Their online waiting system is seriously flawed. It would be helpful if a barber listed as being on duty would actually be in the barber shop. Sad to sit and wait my turn - about 35 minutes - only to be told that particular barber took off early. Won't be back! read more

As a straight man living on the cusp of Boystown I wanted a great place for a men's cut at a decent rate. Slade's. Boom. Yesterday marked my 4th time serviced, and I've been impressed every time. I've spent $60+ at places like Blue and Halo and I've been butchered by $8 wall holes. This place is absolutely perfect. It's a homoerotic, contemporary, hair-cutting Cheers. I look busy right now, which is good for morale, so I'll continue writing. Thirsty? Bring drinks. Hungry? Eat at one of the great spots in the area before or after. Tired? Stop being such a pansy. I drink booze and eat candy while they dodge, weave and frolic; making me look like a Greek god. If you like to talk shit and want if rough, get Matt. For education and finesse, go Timmy. Into eastern europeans? Zoran. Those are the only three I've tried, but everyone has a great attitude. As long as I'm in Chicago, I'm taking this place over any other hair chop shop guaranteed. For less than $20 I get what Axe sells to 16 year olds: sex appeal. Women want me, and they want me a lot. Due in a major part to the gay guys with sharp eyes at Slade's I do whatever the hell I want. Thanks for that. read more

Belmont Barbershop has been my spot for years but I gave this place a try based on convenience (our office had just moved close by). I booked an appointment and was awarded (sarcasm) Matthew as my barber. Within about 20 seconds of sitting down I was tempted to get up and leave before he could begin. He first shot "barber's choice?" at me with a glare. I kind of chuckled, thinking he was joking then said "no, I want..." then started to explain before he cut me off "look, just tell me what you want." Well, I was trying to... It didn't matter what I had requested because what I got was the barber's choice. It was not a bad haircut, in fact it was pretty good and the price was right. However, you're supposed to feel at least somewhat at ease and welcome in a barber's chair and this time I was anything but. A truly unpleasant experience. I hate to give the whole shop 1-star because several co-workers have since gone and had pleasant experiences with the other barbers. However, I will gladly give Matthew 1-star though based on my experience and will never be back. read more

So I came in for a trim and somehow ended up with a buzz cut. The barber was the one who handles walk-ins (I believe his name is Tyler). I normally keep my hair with a few inches on the top (see Yelp profile picture) and just wanted a trim before going on a trip. Tyler showed me how much he was going to cut off and it looked fine. Then he turned the chair perpendicular to the mirror and began cutting the sides. I didn't think much of this because I thought it was just more comfortable for him to work that way, but alarms should have gone off in my head at this point. Never let a barber turn you away from the mirror so you can't see what he's doing! By the time I could steal a glance in the mirror it was too late and he had already taken off too much hair from the top. He asked me what I thought and I replied it was shorter than I expected. I think I was still in shock at this point because I was way too calm. Then he proceeded to explain to me how Asian hair works and it has to be this short in order for it to look good. I think after having had Asian hair for 25 years I know how I want to have it styled. Perhaps I should have specified exactly how many centimeters I wanted cut off to prevent miscommunication. But I don't think that would've helped either because I definitely specified guard length of 2 for the sides and ended up with 0. read more

I used to live in the neighborhood, and I'll always come back for another great cut. Props to Darren for fixing me up today - I hope this place sticks around forever! read more

I had a great experience here. I had grown my hair out for 7 months in frustration and finally decided to clean it up. Slade's has online appointments available but it wasn't working on my iphone so I just called them up and they were able to see me right away. The haircut is only $17! It was great and I look very handsome now.(per GF). Cash only? read more

Wonderful addition to the neighborhood! I received a great cut and service this morning from Timmy, who was detail-oriented and efficient. Cuts run $17 for a short cut and $13 for buzz cuts and come with the option of a hot-lather straight-razor shave for your neck. This shop takes appointments and walk-ins. However, you many want to check out the website for appointment details. There are a few days that are walk-in only. You may want to make an appointment though, because for the price and quality, this barber shop is about to get really busy. Cash only. read more

If you call to make an appointment, get ready for some major attitude. I contacted the barbershop for the first time this morning with the hope of making a first time appointment. I asked for an appointment with Greg given his background on the website. When I spoke with him, I asked if he had an appointment for that day. He said he had one at 11 am - about 30 mins from the time I had called. When I asked him if he had other days available, he abruptly cut me off with a very rude and curt tone and said, "How many more questions do you have?! I am in the middle of a haircut!". I think it is great there is another barber shop in town however, it appears there needs to be some major training on customer service. There are just too many places that provide hair care services in town - the attitude needs to go. If someone is not able to take appointments, simply have the receptionist indicate this. No need to be rude. A big turn off to customers. read more

I live in the Ukrainian Village and had been going to Floyd's 99 for around ... I don't know, 8 months maybe. I eventually got paired up with Matthew and suddenly he became my main man. When I found out he was going to Slade's I was happy for him but was not sure if this new shop would be worth the trek to get his great haircuts. I visited Slade's today and I have to say that I'm beyond pleased. Matthew is great at what he does and aside from being a perfectionist (he refuses to let me go home with anything that I don't find awesome) he's also a cool guy to talk to. But I already knew that. What I didn't know was if the shop was worth the trek. Parking in Boystown is kind of a bitch but meter parking isn't too difficult to find if you go at a good time (I found a spot without much effort during rush hour on a Friday). The guys working were really cool and I felt I could just as easily chat with them as I could with Matt. And normally I'm not the type who is super chatty, so that's definitely a plus. As an added bonus there was a station where I could charge my phone while I got my hair cut. Cash only, so be prepared for that. A regular hair cut was $17, so it's worth the walk to the ATM. Definitely recommend checking it out, and if he doesn't have a line of people be sure to snag Matt. read more

Slade's a simple "in and out" shop where guys can get a decent haircut for a good price. (Cash only and no ATM on site.) I've given up on 'walking-in' because sometimes you luck out and other times it's like a two hour wait. They have an online reservation system (good) but the user experience is pretty janky. It's tough to use on a computer and almost impossible on a smartphone (bad). Basic men's haircuts are $17 and you pretty much get what you pay for. I've been going to Timmy since the shop opened and he's pretty decent. read more

I have mixed feelings about writing this review - I want to give credit where credit is due but.. I want to keep this place to myself! I'm very particular about my hair (it's thin, dry, frizzy, wavy, flat on different occasions or all at the same time) and if I'm paying for my hair to be styled, then I better get my money's worth! My biggest pet peeve is when stylist pretend to listen to what you want but just end up going at it at your hair like an experiment! Well, I came to Chicago seeking for someone to fix my chopped up 'do but since I am still in school, I wasn't looking to pay 60+ for something that'd probably be satisfactory at best.. I just happened to see a girl with a cute haircut and asked her where she went. She said her friend cut it and he works at Slade's. Five minutes later into researching the shop, I realized it was a gay barber BUT the "long haircut" was a steal compared to the rest of the city. Hmm, so what's a girl to do? Call them, that's what! Anyway, long story short, I was seriously in fear that my hair was beyond repair and I just had to suck it up until it grew out enough.. I got my haircut by Matthew and he was fantastic! He does it mainly dry and with the strands straightened but whatever he does, it works! So if you're male, female, transgendered, whatever - this place is still for you. Yes, the majority of clients there are gay men and I did feel a little out of place. However, nobody but me made me feel that way.. and dude, all the men are gorgeous with great hair and style. So no complaints here! :) If you do a walk-in, you should expect to wait 30-40 minutes. I prefer making appointments. Update: I stopped going here because the cut was becoming a little inconsistent but I still think this shop is great. read more