Ruben’s Unisex

I needed to find a barbershop because I had just recently moved about a month and a half ago from Michigan to Chicago. My sister’s friend recommended that I check Ruben’s Unisex out and I definitely think it will be my go to barbershop for as long as I am living in Ukrainian Village. I’ve had my haircut here twice now and left satisfied both times. I got my haircut by an older woman and she always had it cut the way I wanted to. Showed her pictures both times, asked for a fade both times, and turned out great both times. The price may seem high for some people ($ 21 + tip) but the price doesn’t bother me since I’ve been happy with each cut and that’s pretty much around the same price I paid back home. They only accept walk-​ins but the longest I have waited was only about five minutes since I went after work. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who is looking for an awesome cut!

my bf has been getting his hair cuts here and they are always really great. its cheap and its local! so yay!

I don’t take giving a 1 star review lightly, but never in my 35 years have I walked out of a haircut, as a grown man, almost in tears. I went to Ruben’s this morning after finding their shop here on Unilocal.I am new to town and needed a new barber. I walked in and the lady barber took me right away. She was pleasant and polite and I explained to her exactly what I wanted. «No guard on the sides, fade it high, and cut the top (while I was making scissor motions with my hand) where it starts to curl.» She said ok, no problem, and got to work.
I got towards the end of the haircut and began to stop her when she began taking a razor blade to half the side of my head and took of my sideburns with it. She had already cut the top way too short, far beyond anything I could put product in and style. The sides looked good until she began to razor them halfway up to get it skin bald. I stopped her and she said «you said skin,» I told her nowhere and at no time did I use the word skin, I only told you no guard or a zero guard. She said «it’s ok» to which I replied no it’s not ok, you may as well have shaved my head and it’s beyond anything you can fix. I asked her to finish up and let me up.
I conveyed my issue to the young man who took my credit card and he said «Well we are all different barbers, maybe you want to try someone else next time.» I told him I wouldn’t be back and because I found them on Unilocal,I would tell my experience here.
I highly suggest you steer clear of this barbershop. The «one size fits all» haircuts are obviously catered to a specific demographic that I am not a part of as a 35 yr old white male. Despite specific instructions on what to do, and her acknowledgment that she understood, I walked away with a haircut that I’m embarassed of and now have to wait to grow out. VERY DISAPPOINTED — STAY AWAY from this shop if you care about how your hair turns out. If you want a bald fade, they are your guys.

There are other, longer 5* reviews which go into way more detail than I will, but sufficed to say, they are all correct.
Walked in today (Monday afternoon, so not the busiest time) and got a haircut. They pay close attention to detail and really take their time to make sure they get things right.
Still getting used to the big city where $ 21 is considered cheap… nevertheless, I won’t go anywhere else to get my haircut.

I came here the other day for the first time and got the best haircut ever by Ruben. I usually go to the $ 5 places but you get what you pay for here. And that is quality.
When I got a haircut before it usually took a week before I felt like a million bucks if at all because it had to grow in. With the haircut I got from Ruben I felt like a million bucks right away. There were no missed hairs behind my ears. Everything was even and neat. Ruben also trimmed my eye brows and mustache/​beard which was very nice of him.
Highly recommend for a quality hair cut for a reasonable price. Will be going back for sure!

After receiving haircuts my entire life from the popular chain hair cutters, I decided to check out this place when I moved right by (Noble Square).
The crew is highly trained and cut hair better than any of the other places I’ve been too.
They are perfectionists and take their time. You can expect even sideburns, no loose hairs and the style you desire.
I would say it takes at least 40 minutes for a hair cut because they do the little things like shave your sideburns and neck and style your hair (I’ve even had my eyebrows trimmed there).
Ramiro is excellent. I don’t remember the other names of the staff but all of them are excellent barbers.

Ruben is a genuinely talented guy who takes his time to give you what you want. Best haircut around for $ 20 hands down!

Thankfully, found a normal barber shop. No screaming music, not fashionable or chic, they just cut your hair and do a great job, quietly and for a good price. Also like that they do the neck shave with a proper straight razor, held with a deft touch.
Ruben’s is my new go-​to barbershop.

Been going here for a couple years. Top notch barber shop. Ramiro (younger guy) and Ruben (older with a ponytail) are great guys and always give a great haircut. They also have 2 other barbers (don’t know their names) there as well and they do great work. It’s walk-​in only. I’ve never waited more than 30 min to get in a chair. I usually just show them a picture of what I want and they get right to it with no problem.

Best haircut place ever. I just started going here and Romiro is amazing at cutting hair. I highly recommend going here. Staff is amazing and nice. Always greeting everyone nicely.

Ramiro is the Go-​to barber!
Got tired of listening to my sister complain about her kids haircuts,. I took it upon myself to get them a good cut,. Kid friendly and very talented, my sister had nothing to complain about! My 7 yr old nephew wanted a «wave» whatever that is. Apparently him and Ramiro speak the same language because he is always satisfied and blushing after getting his fresh cuts here! Its hilarious.
I’ve since, taken my 2 yr old and 17 yr old nephews, and now i’m always getting called all because they need a haircut!
So,. not sure how to word it? Ask the Barber Ramiro, I’m sure he’ll understand!

DO NOT GO TO THE WOMAN
…i’m not being sexist, this lady is just TERRIBLE. This was hands down THE worst haircut I’ve ever had, and the fact that all the haircuts I’ve had prior were either free or $ 11 haircuts says a lot.
My normal guy was all booked so I decided to take a chance on a $ 20 cut at Ruben’s because it’s close to my new place and the reviews on here are stellar. I showed the lady two pictures and asked if she could give me a cut in between the two styles. She briefly looked at them and said yeah, and laughed it off as if saying «yeah no problem!». Well, she went HAM on my hair and was not careful or taking her time like the other reviews mention. My glasses had to be off most of the time so I couldn’t see what she was doing. When she got to the top of my hair though, I knew she was cutting way too short ’cause she was Edward Scissorhands-​ing the hell out of it and stopped her.
I wanted short faded sides and a trim on the top and basically got a 1 all the way up the sides and half of the top cut off. Parts of it weren’t even even, and now I look like a wack Macklemore. What’s even worse is when I called her out she was not apologetic and tried to brush it off. She kept saying it was «just a little trim» and kept trying to style what was left as if it made it better. I coughed up the $ 20 and left pissed as hell, but you better believe I didn’t leave a tip. I could’ve fucked up my hair myself at home for free, and ended up going home to try to fix it anyhow. Never again Ruben’s…

Moved to West Town recently and picked Ruben’s because it was close. They are pros, very detail oriented. Typical haircut takes 20 – 30 min as they do a top notch job. I recommend Ruben’s to anyone looking for a good cut.

Hands down, consistently some of the best fades I’ve ever received. I’m so grateful to have found Ruben’s on Unilocal,not to mention it’s really close to my River North condo and they’re open all weekend. I’ve gotten cuts from both gentlemen and they’re both consistently good, taking their time (about 30 minutes for a fade), scissors to blend even further, and finishing off with a razor to line you up. They check all angles which I like, and ensure to even out all blemishes. $ 20 for a cut, and the best $ 20 you’ll spend in Chicago for quality service. Ramiro is certainly my go-​to, but as mentioned, both are great.
Best,
Charlie

First time here. I walked in and was greeted by one of the barbers. On a Thursday at 11am I was seated in 5min. Romero cut my hair and modeled it after a few pictures I showed him. He did a great job! My only knock is that he didn’t explain how short he was going on the sides and back of my hair before tapering it. I would’ve preferred less of a taper, but I’m happy with how everything looks. For $ 20, I’ll def go back.

I went in and asked for a trim and I got a mullet instead. I got to pay $ 20 plus tip for the privilege. I decided to just leave it and pay somebody else to fix it instead of letting them butcher it further. I’ve had a bad experience here before but I chalked it up to an isolated incident. I’ve had a couple of good haircuts here before, but it’s a real gamble. Not a gamble I’m willing to take again.

I’ve sent my boyfriend to one of the best high end salons in the city, iMale Salon, with disappointing results and a super heavy $$$ price tag.
I tried again, but this time decided to go with modest cost and somewhere that focused more on talent/​skill and less on posh aesthetics. The results were phenomenal!
Ramiro did an excellent job. He was fast, needed little direction, and the result was gorgeous!
Thanks for turning my lumberjack into a hot male model!

Rubens is awesome. I have gotten my haircut by all three of the men that work here and they’ve all done AMAZING work. However they all do move at different paces so if you’re in a rush definitely get your hair cut by the youngest guy– I forgot his name, but his work is just as precise as the other two barbers and is twice as fast. This place is 20 bucks a cut and I always like to tip 5 because it’s well worth it. It’s within walking distance from me so parking is never an issue, but I know there is street parking right in front.

Recently Moved From LA, been to few places trying to get a good skin fade, no great luck then I decided to Unilocal it and came across Romero at Rubens. Gave it a try and love my results. Perfect Fade. Definitely coming back!

Just going to reiterate how great this place is! I walked in to Ruben’s for the first time at 10:30am last Wednesday and there were two barbers there, one just finishing up. They sat me immediately and I showed the barber a couple pictures on my phone of the style I wanted. He started out by not just using the clippers to trim the sides, but to shape them, going over the areas several times. After each step he would check with me and allow me to provide feedback before progressing. Towards the end when I thought he was all done he then busted out the shaving cream, lined it around the edges of my neckline and ears and took a straight razor to shave a nice natural hairline without any strays.
This was by far the smoothest and most detailed haircut I ever had and the one I’ve been most pleased with. I’ve payed over $ 40 for haircuts before and never been so satisfied. It’s a disgrace to call this a bargain because of the attention and skill they use but it is undoubtedly the best cut you can get and at a price you can’t beat. Just don’t forget to tip if you are pleased with what they do!
Oh, and at the end I introduced myself and asked the name of my barber. turns out it was THE Ruben! How lucky I was to find this place and get such great service!