A Cut Above Barbershop

I’m sorry but I decided to go here off of the reviews and was not pleased when I left. I tipped well even though I should not have. The back side of my head looks awful, I couldn’t get a good look from afar because of the seating location so I ended up screwed over yet again

I have been to almost every barber in Skokie and Charles is easily the best out there. He does exactly what you tell him. I would recommend him to all males. Real nice guy too.

The best. I’m generally anti social and don’t know what I want with my hair. This guy gets it, is cool to figure it out and actually had me chatting a bit which is rare. Top that off with a great cut, best around.

Haven’t been to this place in ages, so I thought I’d pay a visit. I was surprised to see that not much has changed in terms of layout and overall quality of service.
For those who are looking for a legit fade, look no further. Charles is hands down the master of his craft. His consistency for the last 15+ years is what keeps his clients coming back.
Will definitely be back soon.

how does a business go about getting nothing but 5 star reviews? by giving the customer absolutely no reason to complain!
i needed a haircut… badly. im kind of neurotic about who cuts my hair. a cut above was nearby and the Unilocal reviews were almost impossibly good.
im happy to report i will continue the 5 star tradition. charles rocks! he gave me a great, quick haircut. he made me feel welcome and in the tradition of great barbers, we had an interesting conversation. cheap! 11 bux i gave him 15 and walked out another happy customer. i share this with those of you looking for the same

Charles has been cutting my hair for over a year now, and I can say he provides one of the better value haircuts in the area. If Charles didn’t cut your hair short enough he’ll go over it again, even if there’s other customers waiting.
Great price, good haircut, and flexible scheduling.

Charles is the best! You have to go by appointment only, but he definitely tries to work with you. He keeps the conversation going and the time goes by so fast! He never rushes through a haircut even if he a little behind schedule. He remembers you by name and how you like your hair cut.

I’ve been going to this shop for almost 10 years. Charles is the best with the 0 guard fade. The price is a steal and you will get a fresh, clean cut. If you don’t know what you want, he can look at pics and provide suggestions. I’ve never been disappointed with a cut and I always go in for all my important life events. Great guy too.
Make sure you call first for an appointment, because he does have a lot of regular clients and weekends fill up fast.

Great little shop. Unbelievable value! You won’t be disappointed if you choose this shop!

I am SUPER particular about my haircut. I’ve had way too many barbers try to cut my hair only to give me some horrific excuse of a haircut. Charles is one of maybe 3 people I trust with my hair. I’ve been going to him for well over a decade now and if there’s one thing that hasn’t changed it’s how great of a cut I can get from him. Even when I’ve been forced to go somewhere else, if they screw up, you can be i’ll be in the shop within the week to get it fixed. He’s only available by appointment so you need to call at least a day in advance and he will personally contact you to work out any conflicts. He’s always willing to work with you to get you in, and he’s already extended his hours. He’s a one man show and he excels at what he does.
Lastly, his shop is nice. It’s small, but you don’t need much for the operation he runs. There’s a big TV to watch ESPN, magazines to read, and if you’re really bored there’s games to play. Honestly, I’ve never waited more than like 5 – 10 minutes and I’ve never been bored. It’s a great shop, and it’s my go to for a fade.

A one man shop but best customer service I have ever received for a cut. Charles does a wonderful job and even remembers my last cut every time. Recently renovated, big screen tv, candy bowl. A guys spot for the young and old! I will never go to another place again!
Appointment only, call and you probably will get a voicemail with availabilities for the week. Pick one and he will call if it doesn’t work but you will almost always get what you need.
Great sport atmosphere and relaxing. If you are looking for a nice fade, this is a must try place.

Have I received better fades elsewhere? Yes, but not by much. And what Charles truly excels at is customer service. Call, and you’ll usually get a voicemail message that says what openings there are. Leave a message picking one and show up and be taken care of promptly.
I’m also not much of a talker but somehow we always end up chatting for the whole session. And there’s a candy jar!
Awesome.

I’ve been searching for a barber that can cut a perfect fade, all over Chicago. As an Asian dude, I’m kind of particular about my fade, since I want it at a particular length and faded at a certain height. Usually at other shops, my fade is too high or too rounded, sometimes it even looked like an army cut gone bad… just not what I’ve been looking for.
A Cut Above is my new go to barbershop from now on!
Charlie, the owner, is a super nice dude and keeps you engaged in a conversation the whole time. I asked for a shadow fade up to a scissors cut and he asked how high I wanted the fade before he even started cutting. 20 minutes later, everything was faded nicely and at a perfect length. I asked «how much do I owe you?» He responded «$ 10 bucks». DEALS! I gave him $ 15 and walked out a happy customer! Ill definitely be back! Make sure you make an appt before hand, as he is pretty booked throughout the week. I believe he is closed Mondays. Thanks to the other Unilocalers for the other reviews, I would’ve never checked this place out wo their detailed reviews!

A great fade for a decent price! I have had fades done in Hyde Park for a pretty penny ($ 20 without tip) and I can say that you’re getting fire sale prices at A Cut Above. So every time I’m in the neighborhood, I make it a point to stop by Charles’ shop for a fade.
Only draw back is that he runs a one-​man show. Appointments are a must, especially during the busy days. No worries. His shop has plenty of magazines, books, and games to keep your mind busy while you wait.
Whether you need a fresh fade for a Friday night, a first date, or a J-​O-​B, Charles can definitely hook you up.

I remember going to Charles way back in the day, about 11 years ago. I can remember is definitely was the best fade I ever had. That’s what I remember most. I’m not sure if he can cut other styles? Can he cut the sides with scissors and not a shaver?
Glad to hear he is doing well

Glad to see this place still going strong. I used to get my fades here back in the day. I haven’t been back in years but you will get a HIGH QUALITY hair cut here I can tell you that much.

All i remember about cut above is that he can make your head look beautiful.
Don’t goto the chains you will get your hair jacked up. This guy is the real deal. My friends and I have been going for 10+ years and not 1 messed up cut. How many of you can say that?
Give him a try you won’t be sorry.

This is an appointment based operation. I usually call in one day ahead.
My brother, a long time patron introduced me to this spot a few years back. I’ve since moved to NY, but I fly back every month for business and to get my hair cut.
Highly recommended!

Great haircut! Very friendly and nice atmosphere. I would advise to make an appt before showing up. Priced very reasonably.

Barber shop with a sporty flair.
Located in the heart of Skokie, IL.
Great barbershop. If there is a wait, its never terrible. Too much for you to do. Lots to read or pop an eye at. Tv is going, music on, games to play, or magazines to read (car, sports, important stuff Maxim, stuff, etc.) satisfy your sweet tooth with a piece of assorted candies from the candy bowl.
Now the real business, is it a great cut.
Hell Yes, its a f*ckin great cut. I don’t ask anyone else for a fade. If he goes on vacation, people are calling for every and any appointment before he goes. If you can’t get one, he might try to fit you in if poss. Otherwise, you WOULD wait, till he got back for an appt.
I’m serious as hell about how my hair is cut. I don’t go to Supercuts last minute if I can’t get an appt. Just to have my hair jacked up.
I’ve been with this barber for awhile. If he ever closed, I don’t know where I would go. I think I’d pay him extra to stay open.
Definitely call ahead for an appointment. Or go there, introduce yourself and make sure you get an appointment.
Kids are accomodated.