Hair Mechanic

Great experience! The shop has a new guy named Jose. Check him out! Very professional and very laid back guy. He gave me a great hair cut! Will be coming here more often.

Amir is awesome and his shop is perfect for anyone who wants a great haircut without paying salon prices. Very chill and relaxed environment.

Been in Chicago for six years, and up until six months ago I was paying for overpriced «hair stylists» to give me bad hair cuts. Then I came to Amir, THE HAIR MECHANIC. Amir is not only your mans’ man but he’s also an amazing barber. He understands how a man’s hair should be cut; length on the sides, how the top should form to the sides and everything else in between. The guy is an artist. He’s so good, I come from LP, 20 min away just to get my hair cut. Honestly, I’m not sure why I’m writing this review, because in truth, I don’t want it to be difficult for me to get a haircut in the future from all this business I hope he gets.

Great cut every time. Great conversation, too. I don’t go anywhere else in the neighborhood.

To simply call it a haircut would be a disservice. Amir is a great human being and is great at his job. I won’t be going anywhere else from now on.

Amir is the man. He has been cutting my hair for 6 years and I leave happy every time. I have a few cowlicks and my hair is difficult to cut well. Every time I leave this place I am happy with my cut and I get extra looks from the ladies.
He also happens to be very personable and enjoyable to talk to, which is a bonus.
Check it out, you won’t be disappointed.

I just noticed that my last review was written five years ago! Holy cow, my how time flies! So after almost twenty years later, I still would put Amir up against anyone else in terms of quality, service and overall experience.
This might be the place for you if you like someone recognizing your voice, or name on caller ID lol, when you call to make an appointment and hear the words, «Conrad, how’s it going buddy?»
He’s a genuine human being who provides a genuine service delivered with humility, pride and a ton of friendliness. Beat that!

Best haircut in Chicago. Precise and professional. No need to search anywhere else.

Best haircut period. I’ve been going to Amir for over 7 years and every single time I sit in the chair I don’t have to explain a thing. We chit chat about life and he cuts my hair to perfection.
I’ve strayed a few times only to regret that move. Give this place a shot and you won’t regret it.

I got a haircut here that was fine, but not anything exceptional. The experience was fine, and it was easy to get in, but for the price ($ 35), I expect a little more. The shop was fairly dirty, and this is really just a standard barber shop haircut. I don’t really have a problem with either of those things – especially the barber shop haircut part – but I just didn’t think the price was justified.

What’s up with this place? is it still open? I went there today, based on all the good reviews. Today was a Tuesday and I got there at about 2PM. The lights were on, the door was locked, and no one was around. Since I had already paid for parking I stuck around for a few minutes but no one showed up. I thought that someone might be in the back room so I knocked. Nothing. No note on the door. I looked inside and the place was a mess. I guess I’m glad no one was there.

This is a great place to get an incredible haircut at a very fair price.
The self-​taught owner and stylist has sent me on my way with a perfect haircut, every time.
There aren’t any silly frills. The atmosphere is perfect for the average guy, looking for a quality cut without compromising their masculinity. With framed pictures of motorcycles, Craftsman tool chests that hold the scissors and buzzers (which are kept working well with applications of WD-​40) and a sign that reads «MAN CAVE»; Hair Mechanic makes for the perfect, no-​nonsense noggen-​chop shop.
The absence of salon-​style personality doesn’t mean that you’ll leave with an army-​style buzz cut or a ‘Mad Men’ business man look. The style knowledge at Hair Mechanic is very modern and can be put up against any of the other hair stylists in Chicago.
The shop is cash only, so make sure that you are prepared.
If you live in the Wicker Park/​Bucktown/​Humboldt Park area, don’t enjoy the salon experience and care about your appearance, try this place out.

I’ve been to dozens of places for haircuts throughout the years, and I can honestly say Amir does the best job of anyone I’ve had. On top of the quality and value, he is incredibly accommodating to his clients and it is clear that he is a genuinely good man. He is a friend to all in the neighborhood and I am certain you will enjoy and value your experience here!

Go here and you will walk out looking great!
Why? Simple. You get a great haircut in a non-​pretentious environment provided by self-​taught barber who has a great eye for figuring your style out.
What did I like? No gimmicks (back massages to increase tips), product up-​sells, or mindless chatter.
Where else have I been? I have been to State Street Barber, Floyds 99, Swagger, Urban Joe (now the Winchester Club). I received good haircuts, but not great service.
Bottom line, for men’s haircuts, the Hair Mechanic understands his customers and delivers a fantastic service.

Just what I want in a hair stylist: cuts my hair just like I said. Friendly yes, but no mindless chitchat. The feel of the place is so cool: tools, motorcycles, bicycles, Craftsmen tool chests, and a lovable pooch.

Been going to Amir for 5 years now. He is an awesome guy and his haircuts are the best in the city. He’s pretty flexible and will always try to fit you in. He’s open the shop early to accommodate me a few times.

All five-​star reviews, and with good cause.
As a straight, non-​metrosexual, fashionably-​challenged and, frankly, lazy guy, I have struggled all my life with haircuts. Barbers give everyone the boring same cut and Supercuts is downright awful. Now that I’m something like a real grownup, I feel like I need to look good from the neck up, but places like Swagger and Urban Joe make my skin crawl.
Hair Mechanic is a right-​down-​to-​business kind of place. I’ve never walked away from this place dissatisfied after a lifetime of bad haircuts. I don’t even know how to describe what kind of cut I want, but they somehow always get it right.
Amir and Monica are friendly and unlike a lot of places that seem to be catering to a young male demographic it doesn’t feel over-​the-​top masculine. There are Maxims and motorcycle stuff and a really sweet dog, but it’s understated, which works well to create a comfortable atmosphere.
I’m also terrible at scheduling, especially on weekends. I call this place on a Saturday morning and I immediately have an appointment in a couple of hours. So easy.
I’m grasping at straws trying to think of something negative to say about this place.

Amir is awesome… great guy, great to talk to and a fair price.
Amir will always make time for you, and he knows exactly what he is doing. I used to go to salons for $ 60+ haircuts, and Amir does a better job than any other place I’ve ever been to. Highly recommended!
BEST HAIRCUT IN CHICAGO, hands down.

Amir is great. He is very friendly and knows his stuff. I have received several unsolicited compliments on my hair cut. Several.
He’s jsut around the corner which is great too.

Sorta lost touch with Amir when he closed the place on Armitage and have been rather unhappy with everyone who I’ve tried since. Well I’m happy to say I am back in the fold and will not be loosin his number this time.
What can I say that hasn’t been already said the man is does TOP Shelf work at excellent prices… So stop looking at all the reviews etc on here. if you’re considering goin to Amir do so… he will not dissapoint. I mean nothing but 5 stars for close to 2years!
And yes just to repeat. he is on North Ave east of Leavitt on the north side of the street.