Chicago is no stranger to amazing hair stylists and barbers, but finding the right one for you might feel overwhelming.
Here are our top picks for the best stylists and barbers in the Windy City. 👇
Top Hair Stylists in Chicago, IL
Skull & Thrones Hair Society
With two locations — in Addison and Elmhurst — Skull & Thrones Hair Society is one of the most popular hair salons in the Chicago area.
They have a variety of stylists on staff, covering everything from cut and colors to fades and tapers.
At Skull & Thrones, you’re sure to get the look you want.
Anaya’s Studio
With over 25 years in the hair industry, Anaya has what it takes to provide great customer service and a great look.
Anaya takes the time to understand your needs and has one important goal in mind for her business: “To establish a long-lasting relationship of trust, commitment, and high-quality service.”
Slade’s Barbershop
A staple barbershop in the Lakeview-Boystown area of Chicago, Slade’s is the go-to place for cuts, shaves, tapers, and fades.
Their staff consists of barbers and stylists who are on-hand to provide you with top-notch customer service and styling expertise.
Hair Trenz Salon
Hair Trenz Salon is a “full family hair salon” with services for men, women, and children.
On top of classic hair services, they also provide makeup services, lip and eyebrow waxing, perms, and balayage.
If you’re looking for a fun, family kind of experience, book an appointment at Hair Trenz in Chicago.
Yeimi’s Beauty Salon
The owners of Yeimi’s Beauty Salon — Eddy and Vera — have been in the industry for over 20 years.
Eddy’s an experienced barber who does men’s haircuts, fades, razor cuts and shaving.
Vera handles cuts and colors, highlights, balayage, and updos.
Tracey’s Tresses
Specializing in curly hair cuts and balayage, Tracey’s goal is to “help you look and feel your very best.”
With two decades of experience, Tracey’s passion has never faded.
Always working to improve, Tracey’s salon cares about you being the best you can be — top to bottom.
If you’re looking for an upscale salon with a personal touch, book an appointment at Tracey’s Tresses in Warrenville, IL.
High Voltage Hair Society
“Authenticity, creativity and a little bit of madness!”
That’s the name of the hair game at High Voltage. 😎
Step into their salon in Elmhurst, IL, and you’ll notice right away how deep their passion for the beauty industry is.
Offering everything from extensions and hair masks to cut/color and makeup services, the staff at High Voltage Hair Society are the best in the business.
J’Lenee Salon and Spa
J’Lenee Salon and Spa is a full service salon that offers hair, nails, and esthetic services.
Located in downtown Park Forest, IL, their staff is made of two elite professionals:
Mz. Tra is a master hair stylist with over 20 years of experience, specializing in short hair, natural hair, and weave installation.
Jessica is a licensed nail tech specializing in overall nail care for men and women.
360 Blowout Bar
360 Blowout Bar is the place to go for “high-end services for reasonable prices.”
Owner and master stylist Andrea Knight partners with Gabrielle Brooks to focus on maintaining the integrity and dignity of natural hair.
The incredible Lansing, IL, duo specializes in cuts, colors, and blowouts.
Malcolm the Barber
Working out of Big Boss Barbershop in Aurora, IL, Malcolm the Barber is one of the most-booked barbers in the Chicago area.
Providing top-quality cuts and shaves, Malcolm has been in the business for over 10 years.
New clients are welcome, so if you’re on the hunt for a phenomenal barber experience, Malcolm is your guy. Book an appointment ASAP.
Salon C
Located inside Allure Salon Suites in South Elgin, Salon C is owned and operated by Christina Kasprowicz — a stylist with over 20 years of experience in helping clients manage beautiful, healthy hair.
Christina is dedicated to providing the best possible services with the best possible products.
To Christina, the most important thing is that you leave your hair appointment “feeling beautiful and educated on how to maintain your new look.”
Hairstoria Salon
Jedidah and the staff at Hairstoria Salon pride themselves on being innovative, knowledgeable, professional, and passionate.
So, you can be sure you’re getting a truly professional experience when you book a hair appointment at Hairstoria.
With a focus on loc extensions, they cover everything from comb twist locs and two part twists to loc shampoo and style.
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