Boris’ Barber Shop

After having inconsistent haircuts at your basic hair salons as well as SportClips, I came across Boris’ through searching Unilocal.I live in the West Loop and work in the North Shore. I was pleasantly surprised Boris’ was located only a couple blocks away from my work.
The atmosphere is great here. Everyone is super friendly whether you are a first-​timer or a regular. I’ve had my haircut by a couple of the ladies there as a walk-​in, but I usually see Sergey. He does good work and is friendly. However, judging by the regulars you really cannot go wrong with anyone.
It is cash only, however, don’t let that deter you. You are getting a quality cut with great service.

My son has had his hair cut twice here and both time they did a great job!

I have been coming here and getting my hair cut by Nick for about 4 years. Always gives the best haircut. Everyone is really nice here. It’s just very easy. Nick is also really great and it is always good to catch up with him. I will not go anywhere else. $ 30 with tip is terrific.

Boris and the crew at Boris’ Barbershop are top notch. Every time I go there, I feel more valued and I get the perfect cut. Boris is a professional, and his crew are just the same.
All of the gentlemen in my family have been going to him for years, and more than a great barber, he has become a good friend. If you are less than extraordinarily satisfied by your barber, give this shop a shot and your old barber will unfortunately never see you again.

I really like their work. Olga understood exactly what I wanted and executed it. Its pretty hard for people to understand your needs when it comes to hair cut. You might not be sure what length you need your hair to be cut. You might just want look like something, barber should understand that and execute it. That’s what they did. Lil pricey but worth it.

As advertised with good value, friendly staff and walk in service. Boris really came in handy recently for my son and I while visiting. Thanks to Boris, we now look clean and ready for our trip! Check them out for your next men’s cut.

Great straight razor shave, friendly service from Sergei. Easy to call and make appointment. Pleasant atmosphere. Not cheap, but reasonable. Word of caution: cash only, no credit cards. Will be back with cash…))))

I came into Boris’ with limited time to get a haircut before work. They accommodated me very quickly. Olga hooked it up with precision, she even have the back of my neck a straight razor shave.

Excellent! Quick, fair price and stylish. Olga is amazing!

Im very picky when it comes to haircuts so its tough for me find a good barber. Ive been coming here for a year now and i must say, this is the best barber shop i have ever been to. It beats $ 50 mens hair salons down town. These guys are as knowledgable and precise as it gets. My favorite barber is Sergei. He is very detail oriented and makes sure my hair is perfect every time. He wants your hair to look good as much as you do as he considers it a display of his work. I dont even have to tell him how i want my hair because he memorized my hair style. This is hands down the best barber shop in all of chicago land. If i ever move i dont know what i will do. i might have to buy a private jet for my bi weakly haircuts.

Great no-​nonsense haircut. Boris knows every customer by name, even those like me who go to another barber (I like Olga). Reasonable price, good atmosphere, and a quality cut keep me going back.

Came in on a whim for my husbands hair cut. It wasn’t the most friendly entrance, but everything ended up fantastic. My husband saw Sergey and he did a really nice job with the cut and trimmed his beard a bit as well. He was in and out in about 20 minutes.
A very fair price. We’ll be back!

My husband got a great haircut from the owner we were driving by just to check it out its a cool chill place for men really old school feeling when u walk in now my husband won’t go anywhere els

Been going to Boris’ shop for almost one year now. I go every 3 weeks for a cut with Sergey– He does a great job, very consistent. I recommend highly. They open early too 8:30 where a lot of places don’t open until 10 so, that’s a big plus

Just average euro barber shop.

I get a weekly manicure and monthly pedicure by Larissa at Boris’ Shop. I have been a customer of Larissa for 20 years and will never go anywhere else. She is clean, prompt and truly cares about her clients. She only uses the best products and aims to please her customers! Her pedicures take an hour and my feet have never been so soft! She is one of a kind!

Best old school barber shop in the area, period. Sure there’s Franco & Pino in uptown Highland Park as well, but they’re both getting a little long in the tooth, and Boris is my new go to.
Although the guys are Russian, it has as old-​school an Italian barbershop vibe as you’re gonna find; complete with spiraling barber poll, map of the boot & a bullet casing from Godfather mounted on the wall.
Boris (the Owner & namesake) is friendly, polite, and is good with anyone from 8 – 80 years old. Sergei is also a very good stylist, but if you can, ask for Nick. He’s the young guy and there’s not a human being on earth I’d trust with my hair besides him. Not an exaggeration either.
They offer old-​school hot shaves, and manicures in the back. It’s just a classic barbershop with great staff and a good haircut.
There’s TV’s for the kids, and if you’re into hockey, the walls are lined with memorabilia.
For the price and service, Boris’ can’t be beat. Make an appt. if you can although they will take walk-​ins, and just a tip, CA$H (and check) only! No Credit Cards, but there’s a Chase branch two doors down if you need an ATM.

To buzz or not to buzz, that is the question. So I finally convinced my used-​to-​going-​to-​the-​hair-​salon rock n’ roll husband to try a $ 19 haircut at Boris’ Barber Shop around the corner from our house. I asked all my lady friends where to get a man’s cut and this is where they told me to go. I went along for the experience.
The only female in the place (but of course), the atmosphere was truly an old school barber with one TV playing sports and the other one on the news. Boris and his guys were friendly and made us feel welcome. My husband got in the chair, explained the kind of cut he was looking for — layers, a little longish, a little short here and there — and the barber laughed (he really laughed), pulled out the buzzer, and went to town.
Clever conversation and lots of man talk and joke telling, these guys don’t mess around. Before my husband knew it, he was officially a rock n’ roll dude with a really short man-​in-​a-​suit cut. I didn’t know how to respond other than to tell him it looked great… gulp!
Boris the Barber Wrap Up:
Welcoming factor = Two Thumbs up
Personality factor = Funny as all get out
Swank factor = Nada
Price factor = $ 19
Cut factor = There is only one cut — short
Boris is a really great place for a man’s cut and they did a super job. In retrospect I’m not surprised we ended up here, especially considering my friends’ husbands all play sports and wear suits. Nevertheless the cut is growing out, but for my man this place is just a little too buzz-​worthy.

This is the best place to get a haircut on the northshore. Boris represents what American is all about, come here, become a citizen, work you tail off, start a business and offer superior customer service.
Make an appointment, they are business men and are usually busy, although you can stop in and try for walkin appointment. go in and try him or ANY of his staff out, you will go back. I have been getting my hair cut here for 7 years.

Was there yesterday and was vary impressed. I moved up to the North Shore from Naperville a few years ago and have been looking for a decent barber shop to replace the old one I used to visit.
$ 25 bucks for a great haircut (with tip) is good in my book and on pair with other quality barber shops. It’s also hard to come by barber shops which offer a good shave (for a good price) as well but this place does and I know I’ll be getting one on my next visit.
See Rob, he’ll treat you well.