Studio I-90

I visited Studio I-​90 this week, looking for a new salon in the city (where it doesn’t cost $ 200 to cut and highlight my hair). I’ve found my new go-​to salon! Jesse did my highlights and cut, and did a fantastic job. She and Veronica (the studio owner) were very nice and personable. Both the service and prices were fantastic. I’ll be back, for sure!

I don’t really like to spend too much money on haircuts nor do I ever know what I’m doing to make appointments so I usually go to Great Clips or something, but this was by my work so I thought I’d give it a try.
I have long hair and I like to have short layers so it looks voluminous and most of the cheap places I go to don’t understand how to cut that look —
These gals here knew exactly what I was talking about and I absolutely LOVE my haircut. I’m writing this about a month later and it still looks amazing!
I didn’t need an appointment, it was fast and easy. the woman who cut my hair had such confidence and communicated so well with me that I felt totally at ease.
Make sure you have cash though because they don’t take credit cards!
Definitely going here for my haircuts from now on.

Veronica and the team at STUDIO I*90 team SAVED MY HAIR after it was destroyed by an overpriced, «brand name» salon that was big on pushing product and short on expertise. When I left, the owner still didn’t know my name. And I was going bald! (I needed help!)
Despite its amazing Bucktown location, Studio I90 is the antithesis of the trendy, hipster hair salons that open and close every six months. STUDIO Owner Veronica really knows (and cares) about hair; the art, the craft and the science of it.
She’s known as a «fixer,» and has successfully been running her shop at this location for more than 10 years, building a loyal clientele for more 20 years. 10 stars to this establishment!

A damn good cut and a damn fine neck shave with your own damn name on the blade. The price is damn fine, especially on Wednesdays. Go pay a reasonable price for a good pro cutter. Don’t you go payin’ $ 125 for a damn cut.

RUTH IS AMAZEING best hairstylist her hair cut was very good and she is well trained when my hair grew out it remained it’s shape really well

I have lived near this place for many years and finally went in for a last minute cut today and I’m very happy I did! The owners daughter was super nice, friendly and gave me a really great cut for only 20 dollars! Mon and Tues they have free cut with color too. I will defiantly be back!

I am originally from NJ and have been looking for a haircut place that is decently priced in chicago. I read some reviews on Unilocal and decieded to go here. I first called and decieded to book my apointment with Angela, she picked up and was strange on the phone when i told her i wanted to book my appointment with her. I proceded to tell her it was my first time and she told me to bring cash, she didnt even take down my name so I told her my name. I called at 4:40 and she said 5:00 is good for today, i said I would be late bc there was no way of getting there on time.
I am pretty laid back person, so my rating has nothing to do with that initial experience. However, with my hair cut that I get once a year bc I’ve been growing it out, it was a horrible experience. First she washed my hair asked what i would like to do, i told her i might go short bc i dyed my ends and i want it to be healthy so i might get a long bob. She dismissed what i was saying and i needed a inch cut off, mean while i know i had atleasted dyed my hair 3 – 4 inches, why i was willing to get a long bob instead of a trim. Next she proceded to cut my hair and «trim «it, i told her my hair is extremely thick and i need it razored or weight lifted from the ends. After she cut my hair she still had not thinned my ends, and i asked her to do it again. She did not know what she was doing. Next, i wanted to see the results and wanted her to blow dry it straight, she said «ohhhh that would take sooo long», getting a cut once a year, i said ok but doesnt the haircut come with the blow drying, she said no, i asked how much and she said rubbed her hands thru my hair and said ummmm $ 20 extra dollars. it sounded like she made up a number bc she didnt want to cut it. I could see my hair looked boxy and straight at the end even without it straightened. I payed her $ 20 for the haircut and left in the cold without my hair done and dryed it at home. It now looks like a box in the back and the layers look like a line going thru the back, not blended in at all. I would not recommend this place to any female!!! please just go to paul mitchell or aveeda institute, new trainnees would do better than this place!

I love it here bc today I’m getting my hair colored red velvet like cat from Sam and cat and victorious the show and I thought it was pretty cool ^_^

I wish I can give this place more stars but they only deserve these two because they’re nice and cheap. First, the haircut I got is just awful. She gave me bangs like I asked and layered them but there’s a few pieces that are just long and hanging in the middle of my face. And lastly, the owner was taking shots with other clients and there’s underage children there getting their haircut. How can you let someone drinking tequila shots and then cut your hair? Ridiculous.

It was one of these days when I decided to get a haircut last minute. I arrived 30 minutes before closing time and they took me in right away (it was a Tuesday). There was a new girl who said she would cut my hair (I didn’t catch her name). I went with a layered mid-​length bob (from pretty long hair) and I could tell she hesitated a bit. But Angela and Veronika (I believe she is the owner) came to the rescue and instructed her and also fixed a few things. Overall they took time and spent over 45 minutes getting it right (all three of them!), tweaking details and getting it exactly to how I wanted it. At the end it was perfect and it cost me $ 20! On my way out Veronika stopped me, said that she loved the haircut and the way it looked on me but she wanted to style it to show me how it needs to look like. So she spent an extra 20 minutes after closing, styling it at no extra charge (they usually charge for styling), with her husband waiting in the waiting area. You could tell that she really loved her job; was passionate about it and wanted to make her customers happy.
I love this place and I will keep going back there (this was my third haircut there and I never had a bad one yet)!

Got my hair cut by Angela (I believe) at this place. Its a small place with only one shampoo chair and 3 haircut chairs. As you sit down, they ask what you are looking for. They asked all the pertinent questions (what number for the sides and back, round or square in the back, side burns or not, etc) for my haircut. Obviously will be different for girls.
After the cut, they do straight razor cut of the neck, being a straight razor virgin I was nervous. It turns out to be nothing more a regular shave with a cool looking razor. As an incentive to return, after 3 haircuts you get your own personal razor blade. They have a cabinet full of blades with people’s names on them.
You don’t need an appointment but bring cash (one guy didn’t and had to leave to go to the ATM I hope he returned and paid for his cut). I went at like 4:30pm and only waited about 10 minutes or so. There was plenty of free street parking at that time. Go on Wednesdays because the haircut is only $ 15. As an added bonus for you creepy dudes, one of the stylist is pretty cute I think her name was Jessica.
All in all, it was a good haircut that was nearby and only cost $ 15 + tip. Stylist did ask if I wanted a shampoo or styling product after the cut, I declined (never understood that because a shower is a must post haircut, so why style for the ride home). I will return and hopefully get my own straight razor.

Isabella left! I almost panicked but found out she’s now at Spotlight by brickyard. Totally worth the extra drive! It’s hard to find a hair stylist to trust, but she’s great lifting dark color while keeping the health of your hair. I’ve recommended her to all of my friends and get compliments on my hair all the time. So if you’re looking for her or just a great stylist in general– she’s at Spotlight.

I would love to give this place a terrible review, b/​c I don’t want it to get too popular and then I can’t get an appointment and they jack up the price. However, Jeanette has given me the best cut of my life (running on 8 months now). I now look like a jewish Bradley Cooper, and I’m not even Jewish! My cut only costs $ 18 ($ 25 w/​tip) and I almost proposed to her during my first straight razor neck shave. Don’t let the looks of this place fool you. They don’t need all of the fancy décor. Their work speaks for itself.

I just went in for a trim. I’m trying to grow my hair long and another salon cut it to look trendy and razor-​y; the opposite of what I asked for. I tried Studio I-​90 to fix my hair after seeing their good reviews. Jessica listened to what I said and I love my hair! They were super nice. I was in and out in 15 minutes. And it was only $ 18! I’m so glad I went there!
They are cash only, but there’s a PNC bank across the street. They let me run over after the cut.

Great local place. It’s always easy to get an appointment and they do a nice job cutting hair (though I must admit, cutting my hair is not a difficult task). More than that, the price is unbeatable. With tip, my haircut comes to a whopping $ 15. Not sure where else in Chicago you can get that kind of deal! The best part, however, is the straight blade shave on the back of the neck at the end of each hair cut. Make it in for 3 hair cuts, and you get a blade of your own. Rock on!

I made an appointment the day before. I arrived a 5 mins early and sat down to wait for a stylist. This seems to be a popular hair place for men. It was a Thursday and I don’t remember what the deal for that day was. They do have deals on Monday and Tuesdays ($ 45 color and free hair cut) and Wednesdays ($ 15 hair cuts). I paid $ 18 + tip.
The space is not a fancy spa… it is a basic hair salon with one hair sink. Frequent phone calls to the salon interrupt the time the stylist spends with you, but they return right away.
I really like my hair cut and I think they did a great job.
You need to remember two things:
1. Bring cash (they do not accept credit cards, but there is a bank just across the street)
2. This is a what you see is what you get kind of place. No frills, so get over it.
It is well worth the money and right in my neighborhood.

Love this place.
So i have been here twice, first time was for a hair cut second cut and color. I am from a small town and this salon reminds me of one back home i really like that. Both experiences have been great, had the same lady both times tho I have forgotten her name.
I the second time she did high light and low lights she also deep conditioned my hair for free, it really need it was dried out from the summer. Now looking good and i didn’t have to give up an arm and a leg to get these services!
The specials they have here are great! Monday-​Tuesday free hair cut with the purchase of color or high lights and Wednesday $ 15 cuts.
Free parking!

Ohhh my goodness I just love love love this place! I have only been a few times now, but this is where I plan to get my haircut from now on.
I took a gamble and chose a new place (I don’t usually go to the same place/​person as many do, however, I’m not too high maintenance about haircuts…), but I decided to get bangs!, which is kind of a gamble to take in the first place, not to mention randomly going to a place you’ve never heard of.
Anyway, supppper cheap, really friendly haircutters, so quaint and informal, I just love it! I showed my hairdresser the picture of the bangs look I was going for, and she made them look great! And bang trims are only $ 5.
I will DEFINITELY be back and will encourage my friends as well.

I always wanted to be a ‘regular’ at a hair salon/​barbershop, and I’ve finally done that with Studio I-​90. I’ve been coming for more than 2 years now, always for Jeanette, and have always been satisfied with my haircut.
It’s a happy place – they greet you smiling, they have their regulars coming in and out – and the price makes it a near unbeatable value.

Five ‘scissors’ for Studio I-​90! :)
I’ve been a faithful customer here for several years and they always do a great job. Veronica and her staff are extremely nice and friendly. They are always accommodating when it comes to booking an appointment and my haircuts always look GREAT! I have referred many friends here (both guys and girls) and they are now regular customers as well. Studio I-​90 is reasonably priced and they offer a great straight razor neck shave. They will even provide you with your own complimentary personal razor which they label and store for you. Now that’s exceptional service! As an added bonus, there is easy non-​metered street parking in front of the salon!
I highly recommend this place!