18/8 Fine Men's Salon - River North Chicago in Chicago, IL

Great location but cannot keep a good barber on staff. If booking for a fade make sure you call and ask for someone that can actually do one. Gone three times with three different barbers/stylists. First time was told flat out she cannot do one, second time got a Supercuts level cut but messy fade, last and final time barber was knowledgeable about hair care but I had to go and get my fade corrected elsewhere. Super sweet people just not the best place to go ‍

I was looking for a long time to find a barber who I can give me the cut/style I want since I've moved to the Chicagoland area a year and I'm happy to say I think I've found the best person. Alecia is communicative, attentive, and very nice to chat with. I am very happy with the results and I know I will be going back whenever I need another haircut.

Alecia is the best stylist I've ever had! Always fun to chat with, knows what looks good and delivers the greatest results. Even after a couple of weeks the cut still looks good and that skill is hard to find with many stylists.

Overcharged and rushed. Avoid. Following my first haircut, I realized that they had overcharged me (received a 'classic' haircut, but was charged for an 'executive'). The manager apologized and said she had put a note in my file so that I would receive a corresponding upgrade or discount on my next haircut. Arrived for my second haircut, and staff at front desk said they saw nothing in my file. I said I'd just follow up after, but they asked me to explain what happened and promised an owner/manager would call. The process took 5-10 min, so when we sat down for my haircut and I began to ask a question, the stylist politely cut me off to say we "better get going as we only have 20 minutes until the next appointment." The haircut was rushed, and then they were on to the next customer (from check-in to finish was 28 minutes). On the way home, I checked the website and my haircut didn't include the neck razor shave that is advertised as part of the classic haircut. It's been a few weeks and no one called. To give them the benefit of the doubt, I sent a follow-up message to them regarding this experience - but no response. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend.

Easily the friendliest staff of any barbershop or salon in River North or the Loop. I've been going to Laken for months and she kills it every time!