I've gotten 3 haircuts at Tailor Barber now and would definitely recommend! I've been happy with my haircut each time and everyone there is very friendly. read more

Tailor Barber - Barbers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I have had a new hair dresser nearly every time I've gone. I have to keep reeducating them into what I want each time, and still have to finish trimming my hair when I get home because the people I've worked with don't listen very well. Add to that I got charged a $15 cancellation fee when I left a message the night before to cancel. And then, to add insult to injury, got a text the next day asking me "if I feel special" with my new (cancelled) haircut. Needless to say that the cancellation fee did NOT make me feel special. read more

I got a haircut because I need to hop back on job interviews. This makes me sad to post because I really support local businesses, but I had to write this one out. Please, if a barber isn't familiar with a certain style, have them say so! It's okay and I'd rather them be honest than try and fail. My barber was quite kind and a real nice guy. I don't want him to get in trouble, I just encourage people to be honest on what they can and cant do. I asked for 1.5 off the top with a side fade and lineup. Picture provided of what I wanted versus what I got. They had forgotten to take a large patch of hair off under my chin during the shave as well. Maybe they were tired? The lineup isn't clean, and the fade wasn't done correctly unfortunately. There's a strange patch of hair suddenly missing as well from the rest of my head and it looks messy. Either way, this is pretty rough and I'm stuck with it for a while. read more

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I have been coming here for the last two years. I see Donovan, and he is spectacular. If you are seeking a barber who does a masterful fade, look no further. A men's haircut ranges between $45-55. Shampoo beforehand is included. I always feel really well cared for. It's easy to be a regular here because they keep my card on file, so payment/tip/product purchases can all be done without even getting my wallet out. There's an online portal to make appointments through, and you can get text/phone/email reminders. Ambience: The design is very modern, minimalist, and monochromatic. The store is well-kept and clean. Service: The staff adheres well to COVID precautions. Masks are kept on, and they sanitize your hands before starting. Parking: You can park on the street (metered) off Division Street, and there is some free parking off Division in the surrounding neighborhood, but just watch out for permit parking signs. read more

I have been coming to this establishment for about three years. Definitely a team of professionals who care about you leaving better than you arrived. As a man with long curly hair, the stylists here are exceptionally knowledgable and consistent with their craft. Not only from a stylistic perspective, this salon has helped me restore my hair after periods of lack of growth and care to a healthier state. Tidy, efficient, and affordable. Everything I've ever needed. read more

I went in to get the back and sides of my head touched up/buzzed and they told me it was a $50 full-haircut charge. Literally just needed them to plug in the clippers and buzz me. I can do this at home - it shouldn't take them more than 3 minutes to do. I explained that there's no fading or scissors necessary, just a simple zap with one size on the clippers. But they were adamant that is what constitutes a "full cut" and a whopping $50 from me. In what world is that a full cut?!? $50 for something I can do in my bathroom at home?!? Never coming here again... The craziest part is that I had been here before and they only charged me for a $20 "buzz cut" that time. Makes no sense to me... read more

The manager offered me a few complementary cuts while my hair grew back out. I've been working with Katie, and she's been great! I'm looking good again thanks to her attention and skill. Glad I stuck with this place and found a solid stylist. read more

I've been going to Tailor for +2 years now and love having the membership. It's so nice to be able to schedule a cleanup when I have a meeting or event between my regular appointments. The site and booking is super easy and the staff (I've used multiple over the years) has always been awesome. I really appreciate having the reminders and calls/texts to confirm. The space is cool and always playing great music! read more

Didn't listen to what was said and cut it too short. Came out looking really bad, had potential but fell short.

5 stars service. Easy to schedule an appointment. Dom, my barber was super nice and the most important, my haircut looks great. read more

They fixed a bad haircut and were very accommodating. Highly recommend Mirabel, she was very friendly. This place seems like they focus on scissor cuts, rather than clippers. I personally prefer scissor cuts so will be coming here again read more

Terrible service my hair looked better before coming to this hole. 0 star service a kid could perform a better haircut

Megan is the best! She definitely pays attention to every little detail! Thank you for making me look awesome! I will be your regular for years to come. read more

Great barber shop. For some reason people mess up my hair a lot. Never here. Justine is fantastic but honestly so is everyone else I've had when she wasn't available. They use and sell great products too. read more

Went there to get my hair cut by Justine (the trainer lead). I have long pandemic hair and wanted to get mid-length cut just like their Instagram marketing. Their campaign makes it sound like experts with men's long hair. However, Justine told me she found long hair boring. When asked what she hair type she specializes in, she indicated she does "everything." My cut came out looking mediocre, no sculpted or defined. My cut lasted only 30 minutes. Not worth the $65 total (with tip) that I paid. Not recommended. read more

This barbershop is a great one. I only found out about this place because my brother recommended it to me, and I was grateful that I did visit here. Because it has a fantastic space, excellent barbers, and everyone is genuinely nice. The scheduling of appointments is also simple (I tried it once before), so if you wanted, you could schedule an appointment first to save yourself from hassle or anything. I also enjoy the atmosphere inside; they are enthusiastic about playing music, which is something I appreciate even more given that I have been a music enthusiast since then. Also, while they are doing their service, they may offer you advice on how to make your hair healthier, and it is during this time that I learned some basic hair care routines. So, if you're interested in learning more about these tips, you should come here as soon as possible. read more

If you are reading this review because you are looking for the best place in town to get your haircut, then look no further..........you have found the place, my friend. I've been coming to Tailor's for about a year and a half now, and couldn't be happier with the service/results I receive every time I visit. Justine has been my stylist since my first haircut there and she is simply what I call a "Hair Surgeon". I've proclaimed her work as the "Best Haircut in Chicago" and I stand behind it to this day (and so do the 2 friends of mine I referred that visit her now on a regular basis). Long story, short: Do yourself a favor and go book an appointment, feel free to let me know as a fellow consumer if you don't have an incredible experience because I'm more than confident that Tailor's/Justine with blow away your expectations. read more

ok... so... A few years ago, I had to leave my last stylist at another reputable salon for reasons that are unimportant in this "review". Since then (aside from one knee-jerk, whim trim), I've been going here. I gotta tell ya, there's been nothing but greatness... seriously... #1. Justine has been my fixer-upper the entire time. I've never been less than impressed on all accounts. #2. Maya has done my maintenance mostly. If I wasn't so loyal and content with Justine's work, I'd completely leave myself her hands. #3. Dorena runs the desk (gosh, I hope I spelled her named right). She is ever pleasant, professional, massively accommodating, and just a joy to start and my experience. #4. The space is just what a man/guy/dude/brah wants. Décor, music, options, quality, and comfortable in every aspect and interpretation. Cheers, Tailor Men's Sailor... thank you read more

Katie was a gangster. Top 5 haircut i've ever had. She does a great job teaching you how to maintain hair in between cuts.

Ask for Izzy. Not that I've had a bad haircut there but she really took the time to listen to what I wanted and delivered. Excellent job.

I grew my hair out for a year and liked the look and feel. It had started to get a bit too long and wanted it shortened up a tad. I scheduled an appointment with Meg and asked for it to be just above my collar and it ended up the length in the picture as short as it was a year ago. The haircut itself is fine, just not even close to what was asked for. read more

Tailor Barber - Bad haircut - Barbers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Been going here for years. The best place to get a quality man's cut and style. True artists.

This place is awesome. Great space, great barbers, everyone is friendly. Really like the monthly membership model as someone with short hair who needs more frequent cuts. Highly recommend. read more

It took me a few years and a few bad haircuts before I found the right place in Chicago, but I'm glad I finally found Tailor Barber Company. Marcin delivers top-notch hair cuts while providing the personable touch that makes it such an inviting place to go back to. The whole process flies by, as it's usually spent laughing and telling stories, before walking out completely satisfied. And if you aren't, Marcin offers two weeks to come back in and get it exactly how you want it (although I've never needed to take him up on that offer). It's the only place I recommend to my friends now, and I happily return time and time again. read more

The inside is dope, the staff is friendly. I got my haircut by Megan and my stepmom says I've never looked so sexy

I love coming here, everyone is extremely friendly and a very welcoming atmosphere! I have been a member for two years! I get my haircut by Donovan who is incredibly talented and you can tell he really cares about the final product and how you look read more

Great spot for a haircut. These guys are taking COVID precautions seriously. You have to wait outside for your turn, they sanitize your hands, mask required (and provided if you don't to get hair on your own mask), stations are separated / left empty, staff wear masks, the exterior is glass / see through and you can clearly see the methodical sanitization and cleaning of stations and equipment between customers, contactless payment etc. Roz gave me a great (men's) haircut. She was extremely patient, took her time to understand what I want and gave me solid tips on styling and maintaining a hairstyle -- I learned more at this haircut than any of my previous cuts over 30 years. Another plus is that you can go back within two weeks for a quick touch up, neck trim etc. If it's a hot day, get some shaved ice next door. read more

This place is great. I went for my first time and had a blast. This is a place you can get a great cut and the atmosphere is totally laid back. I'm looking forward to my next haircut already. If they had a bar inside I might just hangout there. read more

Best haircut in Chicago so far and I've tried several places, I think I found my spot! Marcin's awesome, definitely recommend having him cut your hair. He spent a lot of time making sure the fade & cut was perfect. read more

Had two kind of meh experiences here awhile ago, but wanted to give it another try. They did an amazing job and was very well organized with social distancing. read more

I've been going here on and off for a while and my last few times are the last straw. The staff is nice and the facility is nice but the quality is sub par, especially for the amount of money they are requesting for a haircut. Ive had barbers tell me that "it will look fine after you put product in" after explicitly asking them to fix a botched blending of my hair. For a "premium" haircut and service I would expect a petter and more professional job. If they stuck with specific barbers they know have a good track record instead of constantly insisting on switching them out with customers, this may fix the problem. But, for the price, I'll be taking my business elsewhere. read more

Just got my hair cut by Marcin and it was awesome. I've been looking for a good stylist for awhile but couldn't seem to find one I liked. This is by far one of the best haircuts I've gotten so I will definitely be going back. read more

I am not a fan of a rude receptionist. If I am looking somewhere new to take my business, I always go by first impressions.. I mean why not? This is why I moved to Chicago ten years ago, so I can have options. Anyways, my boyfriend's birthday is coming up. I wanted to treat him to something special. I wanted to start his day off right by getting him a dapper new do. So I checked Yelp and this place had high ratings, so I figured I hit the jackpot.. WRONG.. I walked in and without even saying, "hello" the receptionist just glared at me. I felt awkward and I said, "Hi.. I'm.." then the phone rings.. the receptionist rudely interrupts, "HOLD ON, I need to get this!" I was astounded! I would have not minded if she would have just put the person on hold, but she carried on a conversation! Seriously, you have a customer right in front of you and you yell at me to wait so you can talk to someone on the phone? So unprofessional. It was right then I decided to take my business elsewhere. "We focus on getting you the precision haircut you want, in an environment that isn't stuffy or pretentious" That was on their website.. Big Let Down. read more

Best place to go for men in Chicago. Have been a client since day 1! The staff is always friendly and they greet you with a cold beer. Jax has been my stylist the last 2-3 years and I make the trip all the way from Lakeview East just to see him. If you go anywhere else you're wasting you're money. read more

I found Tailor's Men's Salon through salonapprentice so have nothing to add about pricing, but I can definitely tell you about their behind the scenes screening for every employee experienced or not. First off, I am very satisfied with my cut. They did a very good job on extremely spiky, coarse asian hair, not something many places can come close to claiming, but more importantly -- The employees are rigorous in their scrutinizing! They absolutely check every angle, taper, blend, and technique used on each cut. Considering how thorough these people are on a newcomer's training, I can only imagine how skilled at guaranteeing your satisfaction a stylist is once passed. read more

Lexi is quite possibly god's gift to the male haircut experience... I would recommend Lexi without hesitation to heads of state, foreign dignitaries, captains of industry and all the metrosexual members of the male Yelptard community who's pleasure it shall be to read this review in its entirety. Let's start from the beginning: Why I went in the first place: was in Chicago for a wedding weekend and needed to get my appearance refurbished before a business trip to NYC. Experience: Amazing. Very consultative--made me feel like a goddamn snowflake. Her priority Was to make me to LOok AND feel good. Scalp Massage: relaxing. Refreshing. Rejuvenation placation. The hair cut: Perfect! Lexi: the ideal combination of sexy, cute and slightly mischievous. What straight man wouldn't want those qualities when getting his hair did! The cost: $40 plus gratuity. Easily worth double in tip alone. It shall be the readers pleasure to commit this message to memory before retweeting, reporting and repeating it's message from every rooftop in the Windy City.... Good Day, Godspeed and Go See Lexi! read more

First time going and this place rules. I'll be going back. Fast efficient and I came out looking fresh.

If you're a young professional in the city looking for a place to get a stylish haircut, look no further than Tailor (formerly Swagger). I have been a regular customer at Tailor since May 2012, and I've been really impressed by the high quality of service and sense of style exhibited by the girls who work here. Since the stylists only cut hair for male clients, they know exactly what they're doing. I get my hair cut by Katie, and she does an awesome job. I highly recommend her. Although Tailor isn't the cheapest hair salon, the cut is definitely worth the money. As other reviewers mentioned, you can get a 10% discount off your next cut if you pre-book. Additionally, you can visit Tailor anytime within a two-week window after your haircut to get a free clean-up and trim on the sides and back of your hair. This is a fantastic service and I think it really sets Tailor apart from other shops. I've received a lot of compliments since I've started getting my hair cut here, and overall I would highly recommend Katie and the other stylists at Tailor to any guy in the city. read more

I have lived in Chicago for 12 years. For 9 of those years I was unable to find a hairstylist or salon or barber or Edward Scissorhands that I liked and wanted to stick with. I resorted, for too long, to cutting my own hair. I looked sexy. But not sexy enough. Oh, no. Oh, no. Then I found Swagger. I started calling myself Daddy and turning down the ladies left and right. I've been going here, now, for three years. As long as I'm in Chicago, this shall be my salon of choice. Everyone who works here is wonderful and talented, not awkward, not pushy and supes hot. Especially Lisa. Lisa's the one. You should ask for her. And here's why: -She will give you a phenomenal haircut every time, -She's super funny and smart and fun to talk to, -She's gorgeous. What more can you ask for? Every time I'm in for a haircut I have a great time and always leave happy with my hair. I highly recommend Swagger and Lisa in particular. But everyone there is fantastic. Don't let the name Swagger stop you from going here. Go to Swagger. Call yourself Daddy. read more

Marcin has been great and couldn't be happier. Thank you for the great service and customer care.