Where can I find a classic "barbershop" in Chicago? Twentysomething male from Toronto, Canada here. I'm contemplating a trip to Chicago in August - and something I have long loved the idea of doing is going to a true "barbershop" to have my hair cut. I'm talking right out of the *Barbershop* movies. Where the fellas sit around talking sports, politics, and the crazy things happening in the world. I'd also like to get my hair cut while I'm there... but it would seem that's somewhat of a secondary purpose.
In any case, what I'd like to know is this...
- Do these places actually exist, or have movies such as the *Barbershop* trilogy created an illusion for the masses?
- If they do exist, can anyone suggest a good place?
this1 replied:
Do you want the full blown black barbershop experience? Or just a barber shop. If the latter, I can't recommend these guys enough: http://www.belmontbarbershop.com/ There's another barbershop I liked when I lived on the south side on Taylor just a couple of blocks East of Western. If you're near wicker park, there's http://www.winchesterbarbers.com/
Good barber/men's hair stylist? So I have no idea what would look good on my head. I've posted in /r/menshairadvice and other areas before asking for help on what style to wear but haven't had many responses.
So I figure my best bet is to find a barber/men's hair stylist who I can walk in and say "make me look good" and have them do it, lol. I don't really care about style and length, as long as it's something that will look good on me and I can wear in a professional office environment. [This is my current hair](http://imgur.com/a/SGn1k) for those curious, and if it can help narrow down the right kind of barber.
Anyway, I rambled, so who should I go see? Also, cost isn't an issue if it's worth it. Thanks!
Edit: I should also clarify that I live in the Downers Grove area. I'm perfectly willing to drive to Chicago a couple times a month for a good haircut, so that's why I said Chicago, but closer is obviously always better.
thehumungus replied:
Go to http://www.winchesterbarbers.com/ Get an appointment with Charmie.
Anyone have a good barber recommendation in Chicago?
Emerson G. replied:
Thomson Dryjanski http://joesbarbershopchicago.com/ is a really good place. I usually go to http://www.winchesterbarbers.com/. I would recommend both places!