Hair Cuttery

New to the area so I decided to check out this place. Verdict is: I would not go back to get a haircut (or anything) here.
$ 18 for a haircut and shampoo (which is a lot of money when you are on a budget)…and I didn’t even get a shampoo! I didn’t realize that I was charged for both until I was gone. I wasn’t even asked if I wanted a shampoo! My hair was already wet when I walked in, but still. If you are going to charge me for something at least ASK me if I want it done, or tell me I will be charged for it either way!!!
Plus, the guy didn’t do a good job tapering near my face. It’s not really tapered at all.
Not impressed at all.

The ladies here are great! They did an amazing job on me and my two girls, we’re all very particular, even for a simple trim. We lost our stylist of many years so it made us nervous to go to a new place.
My daughter just got an overall purple color by Jen. My daughter has been coloring her hair in unique colors for many years. This is the best job she has «ever» gotten. Jen was great with her. She did a job well beyond expectations. Her cut is also great. The color is holding wonderfully, it’s not bleeding tons, she did layers of unique color. It’s glossy and soft not damaged at all.
We will go back again!
I can’t recommend Jenn or the ladies at Hair Cuttery in Lake view enough.

This place is just awful. I gave them many opportunities to keep my business, but now I’ve had it.
Last Monday, I made a 9:00AM appointment with Yola for Thursday. I had a flight to catch and was on a very tight schedule, so I made the appointment as early as possible (They open at 9. Or so I thought).
Even though I live only a few minutes away, I made sure to arrive 10 minutes early. I paid to park, and hung out in my car for a few minutes while I waited for them to open. As 9:00 approached, I headed inside. And wouldn’t you know it — Yola is seating another customer! She then has the audacity to tell me that she’ll take me after him! Obviously I walked out, and will never be back.
Absolutely unbelievable to me, but just another example of how they treat their customers.

STAY AWAY. Went to get my hair cut today and I will never go back. Red flag #1 she shampooed my hair and didn’t condition. BIG NO NO as I have very thick curly hair. Red flag #2 started cutting my hair without parting it AT ALL and then proceeded to try to cut layers into the hair. When she was done I parted my hair and it revealed completely uneven layers. The manager looked at my hair, agreed that my hair was about 2 inches longer on one side compared to the other, and offered to fix my hair for me. They also refused to give me the license number of the girl who cut my hair but insisted she had her license. Never ever ever EVER again.

AMANDA is the best, to bad she left this place. But I found her right down the street at AQUARIUM SALON.
She is definitely the best at cutting my hair, and I am not an easy client.

This location is terrible! Do not come unless you have over an hour to wait.
When I arrived they said it was a 30 min wait and there were 2 people ahead of me. After 50 min, they took a 3^rd person who they claimed was ahead of me since he had an appointment. I gave up after an hour and 5 minutes. This is the second time this has happened. Will never go back.

I walked in without an appointment early on a Thursday afternoon and waited about 20 minutes (there were only 2 people working). Carlos did a great job on trimming my long, straight hair. He was very gentle, thoroughly dried my hair, and double checked the cut. I also got my eyebrows waxed and am very happy with the result. I would definitely recommend this place for a hair trim!

Don’t go with Julio. I’ve been to Hair Cuttery before just not this one. I decided to go after my dentist appointment because it was convenient. I read some of the reviews on here and I’d figured I’d try. I’m very much used to many different barbers and every time I go to a hair cuttery I go for a good styling&cut. I am very trusting with my hair but the issue is he didn’t do exactly what I was looking for. He messed up my line up especially by my ears I think he went too high. It doesn’t look natural to the picture I showed him of the style. And I told him a couple times to fix some things. Definitely not worth my $ 17. If I go back I’ll ask for a stylist this time.

Crystal is the best… I met her a few weeks ago to get a haircut… At that time I was considering getting a color. She did an amazing job with my hair cut, I needed to see her for my coloring… She is sweet, cute, and very warm… made me feel very comfortable. I love my hair … can’t wait to see her in a few months!

This place ruined my hair. I went on impulse because I wanted a pixie cut. I came out with a Lady Gaga goes goth 70s disco hair style. Not happy with cut or color. I went to a different salon the next day to get my hair fixed.
I would recommend this place for guys to get a trim but not for full salon service.

This place is great! I have seen Alex, Amanda, and Crystal. They all get thumbs up from me and my GF. Thanks for your amazing work ladies!!! I am a regular here because it is very close to my job. But I would travel and make appointments if I had to. Everyone here is nice and I hope that you give them a try.

I have lived in South Florida, New York and now Chicago and I have never been able to find someone that cuts my hair just the way I like it. They always try and do what they think looks good on me, which is just the worst. BUT I have finally found the one! Crystal is my one true hair love. No matter where I move to next I will be coming back to her every time. She cuts my hair in a timely, professional manor and its perfect always. She has suggested hair products that now my fiancé and I can’t live without. She is amazing. Ask for Crystal!

I’ve been going to this location for about 2 years. I usually try to get in there early on a weekday, and have Alex cut my hair. She does a great job and is alway friendly and professional. I’ve had several different stylist at this location and they have all been great. I’m a big fan of the Hair Cuttery on Lincoln and Belmont.

Got my hair cut by Crystal today. She did a great job and was very friendly. Found my new hair cut shop.

I have been going to a high end salon for about 3 years now and have had to change hair stylists 4 times now as they keep leaving. I am pretty low maintenance with my hair, and finally couldn’t justify paying $ 60 – 70 for a HAIR CUT (plus a colorist had to be a separate person altogether). I did some researching in my neighborhood and other places and Hair Cuttery came up, which is nicely 3 blocks from my apartment. Reading the glowing reviews that Alex got, I figured why not, called, and got an appt within a week. I ended up late for my first appt (love Chicago freak slush/​snow storm) and was so embarassed that this was the first impression that Alex was getting of me, but she was sooooo understanding (as other people were late as well). Alex was awesome, beyond awesome. She talked to me the entire time, gave me honest opinions about my hair and wasn’t trying to upsell me products. She understood my need to have non-​animal tested products and I was so happy to see a great selection to choose from. And FINALLY a detangler that WORKS and doesn’t weigh my hair down. I am going back in a week to see if my hair will hold some Redken’s red highlights!

I have been coming to Hair Cuttery since I moved to the city 2 ½ years ago. In the past I normally would go to higher end Salons. But that day my sister and I where looking to get our hair blow dried for an evening out. I actually got someone else that day and my sister got Alex. My sister was impressed with Alex’s professional skills and knowledge and shared that with me. After that day I have been coming to Alex for everything, hair cuts, color, high lights and blow drys. Alex is excellent and I highly recommend her-​you will not be disappointed!

After my experience with Alex, I will continue to come to this Hair Cuttery. She was so pleasant and sweet. We talked the whole time she was cutting my hair. She also gave me great advice.
thank you, Alex!

I usually hit this place up because its so close to my apt and the cost is relatively cheap. I will say that depending on the stylist, my haircut isnt always the best. And… I’m balding. It isn’t that hard. However, Julio is the man and never seems to dissapoint. I’ll definitely go back but I will always make certain Julio is on duty.

Hi Hair Cuttery. Thank you so much for simply the very best service I could have asked for while I was at your salon. My stylist was Alex she was just incredible. Very knowledgeable about her profession and current trends and styles. You would be surprised how many salons you can go to and the stylists seem to be fresh out of school or has no ideal or sense of style let alone the very basic conversational skills one should have when dealing with the public.
Alex was very caring and patient with me while I was indecisive about how I wanted my hair highlighted and cut. Alex made sure to go over with me what to expect my hair to look like with each style she showed me and was never insistent about one or the other she was willing to shave my head had that been my decision.
The prices vary obviously depending on the coloring and style you choose. This was my first visit to this salon and I was referred here from another client who has her hair done here as well. I will admit I was a little turned away at first from the reviews I read on Unilocal about this location and it was not until I spoke with Alex and was able to get a feel about her that I made my decision to let her do my hair.
The experience was my best ever when it pertains to getting my hair colored and cut. Alex made sure I was happy with her service and with everything she had done for me before I even was out of the chair. She made my whole month fantastic.
The Hair Cuttery Salon was very clean and there is street parking as much as I hate to pay for parking it was not hard to find at the meter
Also Alex mentioned to me that she does makeup also which is another +1 for her.
Thanks for making my hair look incredible

I have incredibly difficult hair. It’s VERY thick and naturally curly. When I would have my hair done for a dance in high school, I’m not kidding you when I say I would sit there for a good 2 hours and they’d still be pulling hair out and pinning it to the already gigantic mess of curls.
That being said, I thought the only good haircut I could ever get was at an overpriced place. And even then, I still came out slightly unhappy with the finished product.
My sister referred me to Violeta about a year ago. Let me tell you… she knows hair. I have never left that place without being extremely happy with my hair. She is the only person I have ever said ‘oh I don’t know, do what you want with it.‘
Yes, it’s busy, but the people there really know what they’re doing. You’ll leave with plenty of change in your pocket and a fantastic new ‘do. But don’t go on a Saturday unless you have an appointment — it’s not gonna happen!