Chicago Male Salon

I had a full arm, back and shoulder wax. The service was outstanding and the attention to detail was on point. For a premium service the price is very reasonable. This is the only salon I will go to from now on.

This is a great salon. Very nice facility with friendly stylists who do a great job. However I don’t think they like their straight customers very much. That’s just my experience, yours may differ. I’ll still go but I hope they will be less anti-​straight. I guess I know what it’s like to be on the other side. Learned.

For someone who had never paid for than $ 20 for a haircut, I was skeptical, but skeptical now I am not. There are great, personable who can give you great advice and cuts. If you’re a man in Chicago, this is the place to go!

Cole did a great job with my hair! I enjoyed the experience. I was pleasantly surprised by the peppermint hot towel and face massage during my shampoo. He even recommended various products for my hair type. I will be back my many times! Definitely got the bang for my buck

Been going to Jason at CM for a couple of years, and love the consistent cut every time. As a man with medium-​length hair, it’s hard to find a barber who does it right, and doesn’t give you the same old chop-​job you find at standard men’s barber shops. The other staff are friendly, and will grab you coffee/​water/​wine for your visit. I’m very picky about my hair, and Jason does it right.

I have to say this was my first time actually going to a Saloon to get my hair styled. I went inside and the whole staff was super friendly, all approachable. The place looked and felt fantastic.
Now I’m going to tell the truth my hair is naturally curly and don’t know much about hair. I’m prior military that has only had buzz cuts done. My hair is now getting long since I’ve been letting it grow… unfortunately for me, my hair has become some type of mix-​hybrid between a chia pet and Robin Williams hair from Jumanji. The stylist who took care of me is DONY, awesome guy with a ton of knowledge. He literally took the time to answer my questions in depth about how to maintain and make sure my hair is on the right track.
By the end of my appt, my hair looked and felt fresh like never before! Seriously never thought I’d be so excited about my hair! As soon as I walked out of the Saloon I kept looking at mirrors and my reflection on glass windows.
If anyone is looking for a legitimate place that styles hair, this is the place. Also ladies don’t feel left out, they also do women’s hair too.

I rarely give reviews, but will for Chicago Male. It is hands down the best haircut I’ve received in Chicago. Ric is a great stylist, very friendly, and seems to just know what haircut I want. The place is modern, comfortable, and welcoming. And they offer tea and coffee. Also a plus is the convenience of scheduling appointments by text. Really great place; would recommend to anyone.

I don’t live in Chicago but I make sure I make an appointment every time I am in town! This is by far the best salon I’ve been a guest at and wish they were in Indianapolis.
Everyone is very friendly and professional, and all prices are definitely fair. You get more than what you pay. Jason and Ric are great stylists at the location.
They are very accommodating to your schedule and make you feel like a regular even if you are not. Great place, hopefully they will come to Indy at some point, or I will need to make more frequent visits!

Awesome spot. I have been going here for the last several years after finally getting fed up with bouncing between low cost hair cut spots. The people I have worked with have all been awesome (two have moved from Chicago so are no longer with the salon) and I really enjoy working with my current guy, Jason. The new owners absolutely have pride in ownership and it shows!

I tried a few other salons when I first moved to Chicago, but none of them came close to the quality of Chicago Male. I have been going to Jason regularly ever since. He’s exceptionally talented and a great guy. I recommend him to everyone and have been receiving a lot of compliments on my cut. Go to Chicago Male, and ask for Jason. You will not be disappointed.

I started seeing Ric at Chicago Male over the summer and really have loved every haircut! Every time I get the cut I need in a professional, but fun way. Ric is friendly, warm and very service oriented. I would recommend him to everyone.
The other staff at Chicago Male have always been very good, too. Scheduling (and rescheduling) appointments is very easy, day before appointment reminders are easy to respond to and so helpful! Everyone is friendly and welcoming and does a great job of making a great experience!

Realistically there’s a strong possibility I’ll be changing my rating now that the salon has changed ownership. I’m interested in seeing how the services changes from that. But, for the most part, my experiences with the Chicago Male Salon in the past have always been good but inconsistent.
As with any salon, depending on the stylist I’ll have varying feelings about my newest cut. I’ve never had anything I didn’t like, but I’ve definitely walked out in the past feeling a bit ambivalent to the cut. Once in a while I’ll be really happy with it though when I walk out.
I love that I can usually walk into CMS and schedule a cut for the same day, if not almost immediately. I’m terrible about calling ahead and scheduling an appointment (my own fault). I like having different stylists because of that, so I get to experience the full range of talent at the salon. But, as I said, it’s led to some inconsistencies with pricing and the services I get with the prices. Some of the stylists will throw in a free eyebrow trim, some will give a scalp massage, some will describe what they’re doing as they do it, and explain the product going into my hair, some of the stylists will be chattier than others (though, that’s normal for a salon, of course) but I’ve definitely sat in some very quiet, very awkward chairs before.
One of the downsides to CMS is their prices. I usually go to CMS when I need a haircut, pronto. But if I actually have the foresight to schedule an appointment I usually go somewhere else because, for the same price, I usually get a free follow– up touch– up at other locations.
At the end of the day CMS is a fairly reliable last-​minute place for me to go to and I’m hoping they keep on improving!

I’ve been going to Chicago male since they first opened 10 years ago, and I’ve never had a bad haircut. If you go, ask for Ric. He is amazing at what he does, always listens to his clients and gives what I think is the best scalp and neck massage ever.

I recently moved to Chicago and I was told about Chicago Male from a friend. I had an amazing experience there. When I first walked in I was greeted and asked if I needed something to drink. I was sat in a chair no less than a minute to start the cut. Nate Allen was my stylist. He asked me what I wanted and listened to what would work for me. He also asked questions to see what tools I used and how I styled my hair. While he was doing his magic, Nate and I talked which made the haircut go by quickly. I received a shampoo/​conditioner head massage. I sat back down in the chair and he started to style my hair. I’m pretty positive my hair never looked better.
The whole experience at Chicago Male was great. Nate is very knowledgeable in the field and now he has a client for as long as I’m in Chicago. I would definitely recommend going in and trying it out!

I have been going to Chicago Male for about 4 years now. Always a great haircut, super friendly staff. The place looks even better now with the great changes the new ownership has made. Definitely the best salon in Boystown.

Jason at Chicago Male is excellent! I have been going to him for awhile now, and never leave disappointed. He is able to create any look you’re going for. I would recommend him if you are very detail oriented and have a specific look in mind. He is definitely worth the money.
As for the place itself, it is now remodeled and under new ownership. The environment is cool and casual, and the employees always make you feel comfortable (which can be rare in a barbershop/​salon). All around a great guys place!

I’ve been a client of Chicago Male for several years now and it never disappoints. The staff goes above and beyond from entrance to exit and is friendly and welcoming in every capacity.
My stylist, Ric Ramirez, is an expert at his craft and always makes me look and feel fabulous w every booking I make with him. He listens to what I am looking for in a cut and/​or hair style and always delivers. There are little touches (i.e. a scalp massage during a hair wash and hot towel treatment) that have kept me coming back and remaining a steady client. Very professional and innovative.
I highly recommend both Ric and the salon!

Unprofessional receptionist (clipping his nails as I was checking in). Stylist was not friendly and did not offer any trendy service. Chop shop really, but more pricy. STAY AWAY!

Worst experience ever for the money that I paid!!!
I just got out of the saloon and my neck is full of pieces of my hair. This tall blonde guy cut my hair in less than 15 min, including 30 seconds of washing my hair and 15 sec of putting the gel on my hair. 40 $?! Seriously?! He didn’t bother yo style my hair. I could have gotten a better service somewhere else for less than 15 $. I know it’s 8:30pm and you might have been tired, but if you think you cant offer a decent service then cancel the appointment!
My expectations were higher because last time I got a great service from Brittany, too bad she’s not there anymore!
Edit: the picture you see on my profile was taken right after Brittany cut my hair last time!

I’ve gone to Chicago Male for years. Recently it seems as if the long time, experienced stylists are gone. I used to get great service and my hair and brows would be great. I’ve tried 4 new people in the past 6 months there HOPING that bad service was a fluke. Each time my eyebrows weren’t well shaped. Every time I’ve had to go home «clean them up». Apparently they don’t tweeze any stragglers like before. 5 minutes in and out. The stylists talked to other stylists instead of me while working on me. Discussions have included:
* Prior nights hookup
* Poor tippers/​woman who only tipped $ 5 on a style and color.
* How hungover they are
* Where they are going to drink that night
* How they are going to call in sick because they want to go party.
Sorry kids, but maybe Tabitha’s Salon Makeover should come back for a tune up! None of this is acceptable in a neighborhood full of salons.

I used to love this place and get my hair cut there all the time. But recently the business got taken over and I find the new management to be rude and incompetent. They messed up my appointment and the new owner just looked down at me and asked me to come back after TWO hours. Really?! Did he just expect me to walk on the street for two hours? They did not seem apologetic and the whole atmosphere there now is that of a group of gay friends hanging out and yelling across the salon. This place is going downhill!

Completely rude and the most expensive worst haircut experience I’ve ever had. I’ve had better at Supercuts. Went to another salon to get fixed. They said holes were everywhere and top was uneven. They still charged me as well which made it worst. I had to pay another salon to fix it.

Terrific team of stylists. Very courteous and professional.
Happy with all my outcomes – be it haircut, coloring, or relaxer.
I highly recommend if you can’t risk a bad haircut!

Thanks so much again for such a wonderful service. Always on time. The place is always well kept and the staff is super friendly. I’ve been coming for a few months already and Curtis always does such an amazing job. I’m sure everyone else that works there has same esthetics and knows what they are doing. It is also super nice to see and to know that the owner is visible and available on the spot. I’m a fan. I’ll be back. Finally I convince my BF to switch place and since he came over to Male Salon, we was pleased as well…
PS– sorry for any misspells. LoL. Spanish is my first language.

I can’t add a true experience review but after watching on TV I must admit that the guys all seem very likable and talented. I know if I was in the area I would send my husband and son there and they would get phenomenal care! The place looks amazing and I’m happy to see you have such phenomenal reviews! Go BOYS!
Thank you Tabitha for letting the country be aware if such a great hair salon.
Thumbs up to a great group if guys!

Had the pleasure of having my hair styled at this salon for over a year. Stylists are professional, talented, and fun to spend 30 minutes of your day with. Was always able to get a same day appointment if desired.
While I’m sure all the stylists are beyond proficient, Ben Simkins is the sole reason I continually scheduled with Chicago Male. A blast to sit with, also, I’ve never had a better cut. My only regret is not being able to take him and the friendly Chicago Male staff with me upon moving back home. HIGHLY recommended!!!

Professionals need a good haircut, the local chop shop doesn’t do it. I was able to make an appointment at Chicago Male Salon on a Thursday afternoon to get a haircut on Friday.
I had the pleasure of working with Ben, although all the staff seemed quite friendly. If you’re worried about attitude or a pretentious salon, this place definitely isn’t that. The waiting area is relaxing, although I was seen within a minute or two.
I“ll certainly be back.