Hair Cuttery

First of all, this was a good haircut. Theresa was really nice and we talked and had fun. The problem, however was that they were not up front at all about their pricing. Cut and shampoo is $ 17 so that was what I was expecting. I have long curly hair so I’ve been told at salons that that’s an extra charge but it’s always clearly marked. Same for layers. Here, when I went to check out I was charged 17 + 10 for long hair + 10 for the layers + 7 for conditioner (?!) for a grand total of $ 44. I was stunned. Next time (if at all) I’ll make sure to be absolutely explicit. I’m so glad I didn’t agree to sit under the dryer before I left.

A complete … Waste!!! Yeah, that’s what this place is
Last Saturday, i made up my mind to go to saloon and look like a gentleman for next few days atleast … And i chose my destination to be this place. Why??? No rocket science. Only because this place was nearest to my apartment and i would save some time, considering i had to work on that Saturday evening … You may laugh at me working on the weekend, but i am a consultant by profession and my clients were in trouble, so it was my duty to help them no matter what time or day.
Offence 1: So, i went to this place at around 4:25 Pm. First impression, there was a counter just as you enter, similar to the one you have at every saloon or at other stores also, to attend clients/​customers. So i was standing on the other side, just waiting for someone to attend me … But i was wrong, nobody gave a damn, there were 4 folks working, 2 were busy bitchin about someone with a gang of girls, one guy who was trying to be cool somewhere and one woman who was busy talking about her inlaws to one customer … Although it looked weird that although i am visible to all 4 of them, but noone wants to attend me, but still i told to myself «lets take a seat on that waiting couch, maybe they are too busy» … Within 3 – 5 mins, another guy came and that in-​laws talking woman was like «hey pete, Good to see you … You looking for haircut, pete? Just give us 2 mins» pointing at the next (cool) guy, «he will be available » … I turned the front camera of my phone on, wondering in self-​doubt «am i looking too stupid, to be so blatantly ignored?» … Well that amazing lady (from Cambodia, i think) did showered her mercy on me, and asks «are you waiting for someone» … Obviously, my reaction was a facepalm and i yelled «just a haircut» … She asked for my name, etc and she went back to cutting that in-​laws’ guy’s hair cut … He was done, and i was just getting up from the couch, to replace him.
Offence 2: And she said «pete, come in» … I was shocked. In fact so was pete, that he is being preferred over someone who is already there. Well, pete thought that its his lucky day and I don’t blame him.
Offence 3: i was getting a little restless, because i had to work at 6 and time is ticking away. I looked at my watch, it says 4:45. I kept mum. Well, somebody’s mum did entered that time. She got all smiles from everyone and she took a seat on the waiting couch, next to me. I was a little jealous of her, but fine. Maybe she was a high tip client.
Done with the in laws story, this Cambodian lady, finally decided to cut the guy’s hairs and he let him go. Cool! Peace! I was planning my strategy for the type of hair cut i want. But, instead that lady who just entered the saloon was asked to come forward. Come on, this is crap. Now this is getting really poor. I somehow tried to tell myself, «she must be having an appointment already, chill bro chill» … Ok, i kept quiet, waiting for my turn like a gentleman.
Offence 4: after 10 – 15 mins, that cool guy was done with pete. Yayyy! My turn now. As much i didnt like the nose piercing of that cool guy, but its fine if he can just give me a haircut and we all can start living happily ever after. I asked him, «hey, can i come in and sit (pointing to that barber chair)» … And he was like, «mmmmm, yeahh, just give me a minute» which in professional world means «I don’t know what to do/​say», but still i was hoping that he gets done with his texts (yeah, he was busy texting something to someone, with a smile, and i am getting fried on this waiting couch, but he is a «cool dude» you know, he can do that) … Fine, I was like, fooling myself «shit happens man, Control, bro» … Next thing I remember is, with a gleam in my eyes i was watching him clean the hairs from floor and then he just sat at a corner seat, I couldn’t even see him … Before i could react something, this other lady (which i think is Cambodian) just got done with her task … So i was thinking, which one of these will cut my hairs now … Giving a fake plastic smile, she said to me, just give me a minute, i have got an appointment at 5 (it was 5:10 in the clock then), so let me check who will cut your hairs … I said, i had talked to that guy, he said that he will tell … She asked that cool guy, who replied in low voice to her «i also have a customer» … She checked with the other 2 girls, and one of them said that it will take 10 mins for her … what the HELL, for obvious reasons i was very angry, so i had 2 options, make a mess at that place & put them to their place and the second option, which i actually took, keeping my own dignity, was to just walk out
I mean, how can you be so insensitive in the year 2015, to your clients … I am wasting my saturday evening to help my clients for free, and these guys are making me wait for so long, just for a haircut, at a decent pay.
Well, i walked 1 – 2 blocks to great clips. 7 $ off, got a gentleman look in less than 20 mins.

Had me sitting there and wait half an hour just to let me know she is running behind and can’t do my appointment today. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME THEY DO THIS TO ME! I’m going to make them feed my parkometer next time! Ridiculous!

If I could give this place, especially Stephanie 10 stars I would!
Right when I walked in I was greeted and sat immediately for my shampooing. Salon was clean and everyone was really friendly and a solid play list.
Stephanie was friendly immediately and actually listened to what had been going on with my hair and what I wanted and she addressed every need and explained different products and why she was cutting my hair a certain way that no other hairdresser had. She knew what I needed and gave me a great haircut. She knew I was nervous about cutting it short, so she styled it for free because she wanted me to see how good it looked.
I scheduled a second appointment with her this week to do a deep conditioning treatment and I definitely know I’ve found a great salon and wonderful hairdresser in Chicago.

I’ve been coming here a year now since I am loyal to my hair guy Jeffery and followed him to the Hair Cuttery. Aesthetically the salon is meh, but where else in Lincoln Park can you get a hair cut for about 20 bucks? Jeffery is phenomenal and has a great eye for detail. I recommend the Hair Cuttery solely because of Jeffery.

This place is ridiculous!!! How they even stay in business is beyond me. All I wanted was a quick eyebrow wax and they told me they can do it in an hour… Fine… Ill shop. I come back an hour later and they said there was a mix up and they can’t do it today. What a way to call me and let me know right away u can’t do it. I wasted an hour when I could have gone somewhere else to get it done. They don’t care about their customers. I would go somewhere else.

I recently had my hair cut here for the first time and could not be happier! Lindsey was my stylist and did an absolutely wonderful job. We made a last-​minute decision to put highlights in as well, and they turned out beautifully. From start to finish, she listened to my needs and offered her expertise, and the results were fantastic. She also gave me product suggestions that have kept my hair looking and feeling great long after leaving the salon. I will most definitely be returning, and highly recommend Lindsey– awesome experience!

Lindsey! She is amazing with color! I came in with color from another salon that was horrible. I thought I’d have to cut my hair off, it was that bad. Too dark, uneven color & dry. Lindsey worked her magic & I left with beautiful, shinny healthy hair. The color was gorgeous, I got so many compliments. I would tell people you won’t believe me but I had it done at Hair Cuttery. Lindsey really listened to me & was great at explaining everything she was doing. I can not recommend her enough! I will definitely follow her to any salon!

I began going to this Hair Cuttery a few years back because it was close to my home. I have since moved, but still return for my monthly haircut because LINDSEY does such a great job! I have special needs when it comes to haircuts and Lindsey figured out how to accommodate them, which is going above and beyond for any stylist. Everyone on staff at this location has been friendly with me on every visit. While the place can be crowded at times, I take that to be a very good sign — it means people have had good experiences there and return.

Michael is the best! I would go to really expensive salons in the city looking for someone who could make my hair look full, and Michael has done a perfect job both times he’s done my hair! (long layers, highlights, touch ups).
He’s also incredibly friendly, fun, and he really listens to what it is you want before he gets started.

I am less than thrilled to be doing this but it has to be done. Family health issues have left me with the inability to make and keep any sort of appointment. I just don’t know what life will bring me from day to day. I’ve been here before and thought it was safe enough to go back, last minute, to get my long hair trimmed. I am not a snob about who cuts my hair. As long as you stick to the light trimming I require, we’re fine. However, I do like decent customer service and I do not appreciate being overcharged. I called earlier in the day to see if I could make an appointment for 5:45 that evening. I was told I’d have a certain stylist (I won’t be naming names in this review). I arrive and am told that said stylist has a cold and doesn’t want to pass it along so I got a different stylist. That’s fine, I understand. However, said stylist had no issue taking the guy who walked in after me. My new stylist takes me right away to get my hair washed. During which she pushes several products on me. I told her that I wasn’t interested but she pushed more. I hate this tactic. No means no. I see the shelves of products (I actually consider myself somewhat of a product whore) and I know what I need to know. If I want a product, I will ask about it. So we go back to the chair and she starts cutting. The cut was fine. I have no qualms with that. However, she rushed the entire thing. I don’t expect prime spa treatment at this place but I also don’t expect the brush to get caught in my hair several times because of her rushing. I also don’t appreciate having to crouch down in the chair in an uncomfortable position so she can reach. I’ve never had to do that and I’ve been to many stylists who are shorter than this one. Now comes the bill and the reason I am writing this review. I am kicking myself for not inquiring but I just didn’t have the energy to discuss it and she was rushing me out the door. $ 22 for the cut PLUS a $ 10 long hair fee. This has NEVER happened for a cut. Never. I get it for color and for updos or other styling but not for a cut. It seems ridiculous to charge extra to trim long hair and it is quite unfair. I won’t be returning to this place.

It was a Sunday, and I needed a haircut like last week. I couldn’t possibly wait for my stylist on Tuesday. So I took a deep breath, and took my chances on the Hair Cuttery. They had great reviews here on Unilocal,so I figured it wouldn’t be too bad. And it wasn’t! The cut was quick, and the cost was $ 33 for a cut (long hair) and blow dry. Christine did a great job with my layers. Maybe I’ll be back to play with the color a bit!
They are open Sundays and Mondays. The cost is like $ 10 less if you have shorter hair, mine is well past my shoulders.

This was a huge disappointment. I went in. At around 240 and they were clearly not busy. I waited 20 minutes with no one else in the shop while all the haircutters in the back talking about God knows what. two people came in after me they did not have an appointment and almost instantly once they’ve named their haircutter they came out and took that I’ve been asked how long it was going to be and they told me a few minutes I waited a few minutes and I asked again how long it was going to be and they told me any second so then I just got up and left. I would not recommend this place anybody because these aren’t even really people that I would consider care about business they’re just there to be there because if you really think about it if there was in fact a customer waiting outside and you are clearly not doing anything you should take care of the customer and not continue on with whatever they are currently doing which is absolutely nothing but talking. And clearly whatever they were talking about was not that important because when the other two people it’s rolled in and requested their hairstylist they came out almost immediately so I will never go there again and I don’t recommend this place to anybody I’d rather go down the street and pay five dollars more for a place that actually cares and talks to their customers

I would avoid this place if possible. Although its tough to rate the business as a whole because your experience depends mostly on the stylist.
I have had good experiences with Peau in the past.
Over a year ago I had to miss a day of work to get my hair fixed after a really bad cut. The stylist never noticed or mentioned the spot where the clippers cut a bald spot in the back of my head. There was no way I could sit through a day of meetings feeling this awkward and a hat wasn’t an option.
This place usually has a wait and never seems busy. Some of the chairs seem to be home to a revolving door of stylists.
You get what you pay for C —

Loved my hair after Peau’s magnificent effort!
She is very friendly and understood what I wanted (yes, taking a picture helps!).
The only reasons for not giving 5 stars is that I had to wait even though I made my appointment well in time and it the price was more expensive than advertised/​mentioned in the reviews.
Overall – great atmosphere and service!

I came to see one of the stylists here for a haircut. He’s awesome and cool and even though I had moved away from Chicago years ago I always try to see him for a haircut whenever I’m in town. He’s very meticulous and obsesses about every strand of hair and always makes sure I’m happy with my haircut.

Last week, I did something I *never* thought I’d do: I cut my waist-​length, thick, curly hair and, rather than go to my beloved Bang! Salon to do it, I went, on a whim, to the Hair Cuttery at Fullerton & Clark. It was literally one of those walking-by-the-place-suddenly-thinking-ohemgee-it’s-hot-as-a-%$#!!-and-I-can’t-take-it-any-longer moments. So in I went. I was immediately greeted by someone and told that it would be my turn shortly.
Within 15 minutes (impressive for a walk-​in), I was seated in a chair, pulling my hair out of its pony tail, telling my stylist, Lilly, what I wanted. It was a pretty drastic change and, to her credit, she only raised her eyebrows for a brief moment before saying, «sure, let’s do it!» She also recommended a deep conditioning treatment which I opted for. But first?
Ahhhh, the shampoo. Seriously, I could just fall asleep in the chair when I’m getting a shampoo/​scalp massage. In fact, I think I did doze off for a moment. I hope I didn’t snore. After the shampoo and conditioning treatment, it was time for The Big Moment. «Ready?» Lilly asked. «Definitely!» was my answer, and ~snip!~ off came 14 inches of hair. It didn’t take long for Lilly to get the cut done; clearly, she knows what she’s doing. Afterward, she styled my new, shoulder length hair for me and when it was all done, everyone in the place oohed and ahhed. Annd it was easy to see why. I’d walked in with a waist length bushy ponytail and walked out with a sleek, straight shoulder-​length ‘do.
I waited a week to write this review intentionally. I wanted to make sure my new hairstyle was manageable. I’m happy to report that it’s easy, cute whether I straighten my hair or leave it curly, and I love it! I got a shampoo, deep conditioning treatment, cut and style, all for $ 37 plus tip.
Everybody’s hair is different. I don’t want to speak for every hair type because I have no idea what it’s like to have or cut thin straight hair, wavy hair, or ethnic hair, for example. But, speaking for the curly girls of Chicago, I give major kudos to Lilly at Hair Cuttery. I’ll be back for sure!

I went back and they did a much better job. I only had to wait about 10 – 15 minutes and I was happy with my cut and shampoo recommendation… I’m glad I gave them a second shot.
:) I refuse to pay a lot for haircuts anymore. I really don’t notice the difference.

What does my loyalty cost? About $ 13, next month $ 15.
Yep, that’s the cost of a wash and cut at the Hair Cuttery. Generally, I’ve gone to the Hair Cuttery for about 8 years, this location for 3. I started coming here after I dispelled my mom’s myth that it’s hard to cut my super-​thick, naturally curly hair. Apparently, what she meant was that it’s hard for HER to cut my hair, or as I like to think of it «The Hatchet Job of 1980» which will be forever be memorialized in photos (thanks mom). Let’s just say I looked only *slightly* better than a boy with a crew cut in a dress — can we say G.I. Jane plays dress up?
Here’s why I like HC:
1) No chit chat. I know, I’ve broken the cardinal girl rule, my hair stylist is not my confidante nor my BFF. In fact, I prefer they dispense with the niceties and get down to business, which at HC has never been a problem.
2) Appointments. Don’t need them at HC, which suits me just fine. When I want something, I want it yesterday; so I love HC because I can stroll in and usually with little or no wait get my hair cut ASAP; including Sundays.
3) Product. They use and sell quality products (Redken, Paul Mitchell, Biolage, etc.). I like Redken products, which they usually use on my hair. They also sell them in huge bottles at great prices too.
4) Cut and Style. I wouldn’t recommend this place if you want to make a drastic change, but if you know what you want it’s great. Also, with curly most hair stylists always want to *do* my hair. Fortunately here time is money so if I tell them to put a little gel in it and leave it, they do. At pricey salons I used to go armed with a hair tie and skull cap; I learned my lesson walking out too many times looking like Don King or a lost member of the Jackson 5 (6?).
5) Prices. I can get a nice hair cut and leave a good tip for under $ 20; a steal for a student on a budget.
6) Service. Everyone here has always been very friendly and competent, which keeps me coming back.
Bottom line: For a good hair cut at a great price this place doesn’t disappoint — just don’t expect all the frills of a pricey salon. They may talk up some of their other products or services, but I’ve always found it to be a soft sell.

5-​star rating for Shannon at the Clark/​Fullerton location!
She gave me a great layered cut, and even went over my hair with a razor to add some more texture (which for some reason, no stylists would ever do for me at the Clark/​Diversey Hair Cuttery). $ 18 includes a shampoo, cut and blow dry. This is probably one of the best haircuts I’ve ever gotten, and looks just as good or better than the times I’ve gone to salons downtown and dropped $ 60 on a cut.
Most of their appointments are walk-​ins, so you don’t really get a choice of stylist — it’s just whoever is the next person available. If you’re going for something dramatic and short, or if you want someone who specializes in curly hair, etc., I’d advise calling ahead so they can match you up with the best stylist for the job.