Artistic razor haircutting in Chicago?
March 30, 2009 12:58 PM Subscribe
Chicagoans: I am looking for a hairstylist in the city (preferably downtown or close to it) that knows how to use the razor cutting (or artistic razor) technique. Anyone go to someone they can recommend? I am a woman with long hair, and I'm looking for someone who is good at this - I've asked several places I know of, and while many stylists say they can do it, no one has said they prefer this. I'm hoping to transition away from my old NYC stylist.
I had an okay, not great experience at Milios (I have long hair and it sounds like you want what I wanted). If you find someone great there, let me know.
posted by mai at 2:48 PM on March 30, 2009
posted by mai at 2:48 PM on March 30, 2009
(Thirding ambivalence re Milio's [perhaps I am too old for Milio's]
Joel at Salon U is excellent.
posted by applemeat at 2:53 PM on March 30, 2009
Joel at Salon U is excellent.
posted by applemeat at 2:53 PM on March 30, 2009
I highly recommend Sine Qua Non Salon. I go to the Lakeview location even though I live nowhere near the salon, my stylist is worth it. They are very helpful in matching a hairstylist to your specific needs, and they even give short bios and specialties of each stylist on their website for all three of their locations. It looks like a few of their stylists at the Lincoln Park salon (I've never visited that location) could be great for you: Sam, Holly (also specializes in long hair), April.
posted by TrickyLib at 2:57 PM on March 30, 2009
posted by TrickyLib at 2:57 PM on March 30, 2009
I'm not sure what their thoughts are on razor cuts, but I am a fan of Prink -- they're at 689 N. Milwaukee.
posted by Ultra Laser at 12:33 PM on April 1, 2009
posted by Ultra Laser at 12:33 PM on April 1, 2009
Response by poster: Thanks everyone! I'll start with these suggestions.
Ultra Laser - is there someone in particular you go to at Prink? That's better geographically for me and I can call to ask about razor cutting.
posted by slo at 12:46 PM on April 1, 2009
Ultra Laser - is there someone in particular you go to at Prink? That's better geographically for me and I can call to ask about razor cutting.
posted by slo at 12:46 PM on April 1, 2009
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You can also call them (773.549.1461) and ask them about their stylists' strengths. I've been getting my hair cut at Milios for four years now by several different folks and I've always been pleased. Happy hair hunting!
posted by phunniemee at 1:32 PM on March 30, 2009