Though Mayor Lightfoot hasn’t set an exact date for a Chicago-specific Phase 3 reopening (she is reportedly moving the city’s reopening date later than the state’s), she has suggested that early June looks promising. If you’ve been itching for a date with a barber and can’t take another month of your wild mop, check out these 10 Chicago barbershops that plan to open in June at the onset of Phase 3.
Kempt Barber Shop
4314 W Irving Park Rd
Located in Irving Park, the barbers at Kempt are ready to tackle that neckbeard you’ve been cultivating while stuck at home.
Frank’s Barber Shop
3218 W Montrose Ave
Boasting quality cuts and reasonable pricing, Frank’s of Ravenswood Manor is looking forward to opening its doors in June.
Will’s Barbershop
5335 W Belmont Ave
The quality cuts at Will’s in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood can be scheduled when it reopens in the coming weeks.
Headquarters Barber Studio
3040 W Irving Park Rd
In mid-May, the east Irving Park barbershop announced the booking of new appointments for an imminent reopening.
Northside Barbershop
1902 W Montrose Ave
With new policies that include mask wearing and social distancing, Northside plans to start booking appointments for June for all the currently shaggy-haired people of Ravenswood.
Gabby’s Barber Shop
2860 N Clark St
This Lakeview shop has previously estimated a reopening date of May 29, so a June reopening with the rest of Chicago is looking promising. While traditionally the shop only took walk-ins, Gabby’s is likely switching over to an appointment-based system during Phase 3.
V’s Barbershop
1632 N Milwaukee Ave
According to V’s of Wicker Park/Bucktown, the shop is ready for the estimated early-June reopening! Excellent news for trendy men and boys of Chicago waiting for haircuts.
Black River Barbershop
1845 N Western Ave
The “short hair specialists” in Logan Square intend to reopen their doors when Phase 3 goes into effect in Chicago, implementing new policies to keep their cozy 4-chair shop as safe as possible.
Slade’s Barbershop
3314 N Halsted
Folks in Boystown looking to lose some scruffiness this summer should be able to visit Slade’s (preferably with an appointment) in early June, as they estimated a May 29 reopening!
Old Town Barbershop
1339 North Wells Street, 2nd Floor | 630 W Lake Street
With locations in Old Town and the West Loop, this classic men’s barbershop is set to start cutting hair and reuniting with faithful clients as soon as the city gives the green light in June.
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