Maria And Jeffrey’s Salon

I actually found this place on Unilocal and decided to give it a try. Jeffrey did my hair and let me tell you, he is one of the best stylists i have ever had. He seemed genuinely interested in me and my stories and was able to keep up a great conversation. I would recommend him a million times if i could. Unfortunately Jeffrey is leaving the salon but he is starting his own in Wrigleyville on the corner of Grace and Clark. I can’t wait to go back to him, he’s great!
Oh and of course the price can’t be beat!

Great for a cheap haircut. Jeffrey is good and a fun conversationalist. I can’t speak for Maria, but given the prior reviews, I think it’s probably best to just make appointments with Jeffrey.

I came in yesterday to have my hair trimmed and left with a great cut! I usually get my hair cut by friends but now have a back up when I need something quick. Thanks Jeffrey!

This happens to be the WORST PLACE to get a hair cut! If your a guy, it maybe fine, but if your a girl getting a hair cut. PLEASE FOR THE SAKE OF YOUR HAIR do not go here.
I thought this place was going to be nice since so many good reviews on Unilocal,so i went to give it a try. When i saw this place i wasn’t impress but then again $ 12 for a haircut… you get what you pay for.
So when i got my hair cut a hispanic lady (assuming its Maria) did such a terrible job. She made my layers look so ugly, looks like something i would get at a $ 5 hair place. I asked her for blunt bangs and i even showed her a picture and she cut them way too short and really CROOKED! I explained myself very well and still she seemed confused. as the phone rings she stops to answer it. She was not concentrating on my hair. And not to go over the top but her hair was a total disaster. So my tip for you guys about hair salons is:
If you want a really Beautiful hair cut, get it from someone who has REALLY nice hair themselves.
The lady is a freakin idiot. When i got home i had to fixed them myself.

I just moved to Chicago from Mass, and I really needed my haircut. However, walking up and down Broadway I couldn’t find a place that wanted less than my first newborn child to get a haircut. Well, prices ranged from $ 50 to $ 90, but might have as well been my first new born. I’ve never even paid over $ 30 for a haircut. I figured, well, I guess I’m doomed to a ponytail until I visit home.
But then, like an oasis in a desert, came Maria and Jeffrey’s Salon. $ 12 haircuts all day, everyday. I don’t even have to wake up before the butt-​crack of dawn to get a cheap deal! Nor do I have to go to a hair school and fear a crappy haircut by novices! I must admit, I was nervous, seeing as how they were only charging $ 12. But, I figured whatever, I’ll give it a try. I do own several hats if it went really badly.
But it was amazing! I made an appointment with Jeffrey based on the reviews here. I took in a picture of Katie Holmes’ short do, hoping for the best. And boy, did I get a great haircut! I love my hair, and I keep getting compliments. When I tell people my cut cost $ 12 their mouth drops open! I keep hearing, «But I paid $ 80 for mine!» Haha!
I did spring for the wash, which is an extra $ 4. That was totally worth it. I’d recommend this place to anyone. Plus, as an added bonus Jeffrey gave me a card to get a free haircut after 9 cuts. How much better could it get?!

I LOVE THIS PLACE! I had a bob and am in the process of growing out my hair again and I was looking for a place that was affordable to get a trim. I read the great reviews on Unilocal and decided I would give it a try. I explained to Jeffrey that I wanted to grow out my hair, but I wanted my hair to have a style. He listened to what I wanted and gave me exactly what I wanted and more! He is AMAZING!!! This is the best place to go for an outstanding haircut at an extremely cheap price, $ 12, add $ 4 if you want your hair washed first. I will definitely be going back to this place! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

I recently started perusing the Unilocal reviews for a fairly inexpensive cut in my neighborhood. It’d been about 4 months since my last haircut (by Joaquin at Mario Tricocci’s, who did a *great* job) and it finally reached the point where I couldn’t stand it anymore. I get pretty tired of paying $ 50 or $ 60 for cuts and don’t really care about the salon experience, so I thought I’d look for something a little more affordable. I read the 7 or 8 5-​star reviews for this place and figured it must be a hidden gem. Maybe it’s my fault for not going in with more pictures or not being specific enough, but I had a HORRIBLE cut from Maria. I couldn’t tell when I left, because she didn’t straighten my hair like I normally do, but this morning as I was straightening my hair, I started to get this sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach. The more I looked at it, and the more I asked friends and coworkers, the worse I realized it was. I went in this afternoon to have it fixed, thinking that I really didn’t want Maria to touch my hair again. Well, when I walked in and she was the first one to come out to greet me, I realized I couldn’t be that mean in person and decided to give her a chance to redeem herself. She didn’t understand what the problem was (I have short hair and she put in huge choppy, chunky layers. One side was significantly shorter than the other, and there was a huge chunk chopped out of the side.) She «fixed» it once and asked if I liked it — I told her AGAIN that I couldn’t tell unless it was straight. She «straightened» it and got peeved when I asked her to use a flat iron. I pointed out all of the mistakes again and she tried to «fix» it again. She was frustrated and I was frustrated, so Jeffrey stepped in. Immediately, he knew what I wanted and what was wrong with my hair. He fixed it as best he could, but I’m still not thrilled. He had to chop off a lot of length to fix what Maria screwed up. I feel like if I had gone to him in the first place, I would have had an amazing cut, but I’m not sure that I’m ready to risk it again. Maria gets –2 stars, for the first screw-​up and then for not being able to recognize/​admit to her mistake. Jeffrey was nice and very good, considering the horrible mess he had to fix. But seriously — do NOT go to Maria.

Just returned from a great first-​time experience at Maria and Jeffrey’s. I recently moved here and tried a few places in the neighborhood finding varied results. I can tell you now that Jeffrey will be my barber for the foreseeable future. Friendly guy, solid operation, good haircut and I respect the fact that he encourages people to spread the word about his salon. That’s true confidence in the service you offer.

I had gotten my hair hacked a couple weeks ago at one of the local student salons. I’m one of those women with short hair who finds herself getting it cut all the time because I want it to be just right. The student place cut off my girl sideburns (the wisps of hair in front of my ears) after I was very insistent that they leave those alone.
I didn’t need a full on haircut, just a trim. My hair was looking messy and unkempt. I needed to take action. I saw the good reviews on this place and a good friend had recommended Maria and Jeffery’s as well. I came in tonight and got my hair cut by Jeffrey (or I assume it was him). He listened to me when I showed him the picture of the cut I wanted and explained how I liked it. He did an awesome job. I got my haircut shaped up so it is now perfectly cut, and I walked out with my girl sideburns intact. I will definitely be going back again. And again after that. And again aft– well, you get the picture. :)

I just got my third haircut from Jeffrey today, and I think I’m becoming a regular. This guy gives a great haircut, does it quickly, and is very consistent. Sure, I don’t have terribly complicated hair, but I’ve been surprised by how other places in the neighborhood have screwed it up.
Each time I walk into M & J’s, I’m getting my hair cut within a few minutes. Jeffrey’s really nice to talk to, but he’s also focused, and he won’t talk your ear off if you don’t feel like it. And somehow I don’t end up with all the little hair clippings on my shirt collar when I walk out — how does he do it? My hair always looks great, and I don’t have to «grow into it» for a week or anything like that.
I’m not a friend or family member of Maria or Jeffrey, just a guy off the street who keeps coming back. I say you can’t beat the price or the service there.

Jeff provides a great haircut for the price he charges. I was going to other salons in the area and paid a lot more for unsatisfactory hair cuts. Thanks Jeff!

seriously great cuts and waxing… seriously cheap

I am thankful for having found THE hair salon that can balance my needs, budget, time, and expectations…
What I like about my culture is that we Unilocal more than just through the web: I was recommended to this place by my aunt, my uncles, and other friends that praised how convinient and good Maria and Jeffrey are.
They were right! I walked in there with no appointment and was promptly in Maria’s hands. She is agile lady. She asked me what I had in mind and then suggested possibilities. The place is small and quiet… unlike my usual salon where the ladies don’t mind being on the phone while cutting my hair or stoping to see that scene on TV.
And voila! Maria is done and oh I was pleased! She also fixed up my sister’s disastrous hair (with those uneven cuts she had given herself). After this, I realized that Maria can work miracles…
Yay, new place at last.

Gotta say, I much prefer going to Jeffrey than to the chain places scattered across Broadway. He gives a good shampoo and cut for not a lot of money (I think around $ 15) and I like supporting a quality neighborhood business. Definitely give them a try. Note they are upstairs, basically to the left of the astrology place and above Flub-a-Dub-Chub’s.

I must say I was scared when I first went in, I am used to nice salons and $ 40 haircuts. But I really needed one and I was really short on cash. Maria did a awesome job. It’s been 3 months since I’ve gotten my hair cut, and it still looks good. That’s usually how I judge it. I have been wanting to get bangs for a while and I think I’m going to let Maria do it. After 20 years of getting robbed at expensive salons, you just need to realize sometimes that sacrificing the free diet cokes is so worth it. This was a great hair cut. I could have easily gotten something of the same or even not as good at one of these pricey salons!

Disclaimer: I’m one of Jeff’s friends, so just wanted to put that out there before writing this review.
For anyone living in East Lakeview, we’re all aware that Broadway is over saturated with tons of those low priced hair places (ie, Hair Cuttery, Great Clips, Supercuts). It’s easy to just stop in at any one of these places, throw down $ 15 on a haircut and leave without feeling pampered one bit. All-​in-​all, it’s a pretty ‘cold’ experience. But, if you’re looking for a more personalized experience in a cozy environment, definitely stop by Maria and Jeffrey’s! You’ll notice the lavender walls when you walk in and they definitely add to the inviting-​ness factor!
Jeff wants to make sure that he knows what you want out of the haircut. He does a pretty in-​depth consultation, just to make sure that you’re both on the same track. I had this triangle, Bozo-​esque haircut when I frantically came to him… I HATED how my hair looked. But using his super skills, Jeff somehow made my ends no longer flip out and lay perfectly. I loved the cut! Jeff’s seriously a life-​saver. And awesome, friendly, adorable… From what I’ve seen, his clients love him! But, seriously, who wouldn’t?
$ 12 haircuts, ya’ll! Stop on in! They also offer waxing, mani’s, etc. And, if there’s a wait, you can always go to the psychic next door while you wait. ;) (JK…but not really.)