SHARP
Est. 2014 · Chicago

Old-World
Craft,Modern Edge.

Precision fades, classic cuts and the kind of hot-towel straight-razor shave your grandfather would nod at. Walk in a regular — walk out sharp.

★★★★★ 4.9 · 640+ reviews · Google & Yelp
Most Booked

The Ironside Signature

Cut · Hot Towel · Straight Razor

$48/ 45 min
  • Consultation & scalp massage
  • Scissor or clipper cut, tailored to you
  • Hot-towel prep & straight-razor neck & edges
  • Styled & finished with premium product
Reserve This Cut
FadesHot-Towel ShavesBeard SculptsClassic CutsKids & Grandads FadesHot-Towel ShavesBeard SculptsClassic CutsKids & Grandads
The Menu

Every Detail, Dialed In

No rushed chairs, no assembly line. Just proper barbering — priced honestly and done right the first time.

01 — Cut

Classic Cut

A tailored scissor or clipper cut with a clean hot-towel finish and styling. The everyday sharpener.

$34≈ 30 min
02 — Cut

Skin Fade

Bald-to-blend precision fade, blended by eye and finished razor-sharp around the edges.

$40≈ 40 min
03 — Shave

Hot-Towel Shave

The full ritual: steamed towels, pre-shave oil, straight razor, and a cold-towel close.

$38≈ 35 min
04 — Beard

Beard Sculpt

Line-up, shape and trim with razor detailing and beard oil to finish. Keep it deliberate.

$26≈ 25 min
05 — Combo

Cut & Beard

Our most popular pairing — full cut plus a sculpted, oiled beard. Head to jaw, handled.

$52≈ 50 min
06 — Young Gun

Kids & Seniors

Under-12s and over-65s in the chair with patience and a steady hand. Same care, softer price.

$24≈ 25 min
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The Craft

Barbering, Not a Production Line

Ironside was built on a simple idea: a haircut is a ten-minute conversation and a twenty-minute craft, never a transaction. Every barber on our floor served a real apprenticeship — and it shows in the mirror.

We sharpen our own blades, brew proper coffee, and keep the chairs full of regulars who've been coming for years. First time in? You'll leave one of them.

11Years on
the block
38k+Cuts &
shaves
4.9★Across 640+
reviews
Behind the Chair

Master Barbers

Book by name or take the next open chair — every one of them is worth the seat.

MR

Marco Reyes

Master Barber · Founder

Twelve years on the straight razor. Marco can fade anything and shave you smoother than you thought possible.

DA

Deon Ashford

Senior Barber

Texture and curl specialist. If it's a sharp line-up or a scissor-over-comb classic, Deon is your chair.

TK

Tommy Kane

Barber · Beard Work

The beard whisperer. Precise, patient, and never met a jawline he couldn't sculpt into shape.

Word on the Street

Regulars Don't Lie

★★★★★

“Best fade in the city, hands down. I've been going every three weeks for two years and it's never once been off.”

— James P.
★★★★★

“The hot-towel shave is a ritual. I book it the day before every big meeting. Walk out feeling like a new man.”

— Andre M.
★★★★★

“Took my son for his first real haircut. They made it fun for him and perfect for me. We're both regulars now.”

— Chris D.
Your Chair Awaits

Book It. Sit Back.

Reserve online in under a minute, or call the shop and we'll sort you out. Walk-ins welcome when a chair's free.

Book Online Call the Shop
(312) 555-0137

Hours & Location

MondayClosed
Tue — Thu9:00 — 7:00
Friday9:00 — 8:00
Saturday8:00 — 6:00
Sunday10:00 — 4:00
Find Us 412 W. Grand Avenue
River West, Chicago, IL 60654
Metered street parking · Grand (Blue) 4 min walk
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