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Despite tattoeed stylists and a rockin' scissor ad heart wall motif, this corner salon is sunny and welcoming, washed in pale yellow paint and lit with cream pendant lamps. Five vintage-looking chairs face a...
citysearch.com - expert review - 11/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've changed my mind. After three weeks of wrestling with this bob, I've come to the conclusion that my original review was completely wrong. It doesn't help that I can't see at all when I take off my…
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good experience. My stylist Alise took the time to clarify my ideas in terms of color and came up with a good outcome. The shop has a friendly, comfortable, eclectic and creative vibe to it. A…
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love Diadro !!!! He gives awesome advice on new hair styles and has a killer personality.Twisted Scissors was an amazing experience. Will definitly be back!!
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Highly talented staff, friendly atmosphere, great variety of clientele, good prices. I followed these girls from Big Hair because I believe in supporting my friends in the business efforts. But I keep…
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"Can I get you a drink? Would you like a PBR?" Pretty much the best way to start a - I have hair/you cut hair relationship.
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to Twisted Scissors for a year now. I love it. The place is great - tattoo artistry on the walls, retro furniture, a refrigerator full of PBR. As cool as the place is - the stylists…
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I get all of my direction from this website and the reviewers have not let me down. This place rocks! Yes it's a punk rock type of place that makes me feel old and conservative, but that's what I am…
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
D executed my geeky-mohawk-mullet vision flawlessly and with meticulous attention to detail, right down to the racing stripes on the side. I've never gotten such a great cut in my life, and I…
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've had three different stylists and they were all really friendly and actually listened to me when I explained what I wanted. Finally I don't leave a salon with a haircut that makes my head look…
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Before leaving town, I had the great fortune to have two great haircuts here. The first time, I walked in with a year's worth of hair that absolutely needed to go. Ashley did a great job fixing it…
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've hit that point where I feel a little old but still want a funky hairstyle but want to make sure I don't look like one of my college students....Amber is great for that! Now if only I could get an…
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite Salon in Chicago. Ive seen several different people here and its always been awesome. I like how I dont have to give much direction and they are able to be interesting and creative.
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place!! I've been cutting my own hair since I was a little punk, probably about six years now. I've always figured, why pay someone to give you a punk haircut? That doesn't make any…
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I REALLY love this place. This is the cheapest, best place to get your hair done in Chicago. Especially if you are looking for a modern, or different, haircut. $40 for a shampoo, cut and style can't…
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went back to Kristy and loved this haircut even more than the first! I have a new "regular" stylist and I couldn't be more happy!
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I got my hair cut by Ashley and like the 3 stars said it was A-OK but not better than that. I've been without a real hairstylist the 7 years i've lived in Chicago (that's actually horrible to…
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been getting my haircut by Anna off and on for years. She is fantastic. Every once in a while I'd go to someone else, because I was impatient and she's always booked up. I've learned my lesson…
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i've been getting my hair cut by kristy ever since this place opened, and i have never had any complaints. she is super friendly and always does a great job with my hair. book your appointment early,…
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place, for a men's haircut, is awesome. Perfect, cool haircut at a reasonable price. Enough said.
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was recently contacted by the owners who are being very generous and offered to redo my hair color. I'm totally impressed with this owner contact feature yelp established - as we all know…
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I first went to Twisted Scissors because it is close to home. My first experience was less than stellar. The stylist, Tiffany, seemed to be lacking in the brains department. I would tell her…
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh boy, do I feel shiney and new!! My sister lives in Logan Square and everytime I head her way, I pass Twisted Scissors and I've always wanted to check it out. last weekend, I finally did and made…
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely impressed with this place, It's a hair salon with the vibe of a tattoo parlor. I admit that I wasn't the one getting the haircut but I just me waiting there was fun enough the people are…
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had my first appointment today, which I booked after reading all the great Yelp reviews and deciding that $90 (without tip) was too much to shell out for a haircut. I went in and immediately fell in…
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Twisted Scissors twice upon the reccomendation of my friend that also gets her hair cut there. My first time was August of 07, when Ken cut my hair, and gave me great color and a just ok…
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sure it's quick and cheaper than most, but that doesn't mean I didn't leave here satisfied! After chugging and Old Style light, reading GQ and Maxim, and then getting my hair high lighted and cut-I…
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Robin totally rocks. I followed her here from another salon. I'm picky about who does my hair, and my hair is difficult to work with. I was with my last hairdresser for seven years, but I broke up…
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I feel like I have spent my entire life looking for a salon. Now I go here, and not only is there a stylist here that I love, there are three of them! (At least!) I really appreciate that I can see…
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My hair takes to bleach and dye like a chameleon...but this stylist determined she needed to use toner on my head after her dye job. I think that's what flattened my color and left me feeling…
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thank you TONS to everyone who wrote a review about Twisted Scissors!! By far this is my favorite place for a hair cut! And you can't beat the reasonable price!! Everytime I go here, I come out…
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let me begin by shamefully admitting that, yes I have indeed paid $100 for a haircut. I know it's completely assanine, but hey a girl's gotta have a good hairdo. This admission is, in fact, relevant…
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Twisted Scissors. Angela always puts tons of effort into my hair, which is very thick. 2 hours later and only $110 out of pocket (for cut & color), I'm a happy and relaxed camper. Just be…
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After months of trying to decide whether I should finally dye my hair or not, I decided to do it. The big problem was finding the perfect salon. After perusing Yelp, I found that Twisted Scissors had…
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After being sick of my blah haircut, I wanted a new place that was inexpensive. To yelp I went lookin, and Twisted Scissors it was. Tiffany gave me a fresh new cut, and was really quick. It wasn't…
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
awesome. its cool.
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After getting pissed off at Big Hair for the last time I made an appointment at Twisted Scissors. I was mildly annoyed that it took so long to get one, but hey-they are booked up for a reason! I saw…
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tiffany has DONE it again. she gave me the cut i wanted AND the color i wanted. i love her. you can see my picture in the photos section and see how my hair turned out.
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
even during the glory days at big hair salon, service was inconsistent at best. the wait was either short or super long, especially if you didn't get there early, and you never knew if you'd get an…
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been getting my hair done by Anna since she worked at Big Hair in Roscoe Village and decided to follow her when she and two other AMAZING stylists decided to open their own salon... now known as…
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to really high-end and really cheap places, but now I've found my salon. It can take a while to get an appointment here, but it's totally worth the wait. I've also been charged differently…
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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I followed Angela, one of the owners, from her last shop and I am so glad that I did! The decor of the shop is great - funky, great art work on the walls and they play good music. The staff is helpful and...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't usually go into raptures about a haircut, but gotta send a shout out to Kristy, she's awesome! The salon was relaxed, got me feeling more adventurous about getting my hair messed with. The…
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been getting my hair cut and dyed at Twisted Sissors for about a year now, mostly by Amber. So, I figured it was time to weigh in. Basically, this place is NOT overrated. It's every bit as…
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Today was my second visit to Twisted Scissors, 8 weeks after my first haircut there. At my first visit, Jamie gave me super cute side-swept bangs, but otherwise played it safe with a nice even bob. As…
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A big part of how I judge a haircut is by the reactions I get from my friends when they first see my new do. This time around I got, "Oh....you got your hair cut." - as opposed to, "Nice haircut!" As…
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was convenient to me before I moved, and is still not too far away. Their prices are great, and I have generally been satisfied with the cuts--and I probably have seen three or four…
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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This salon is worth a try. Twisted Scissors is a colorful and friendly salon with professionals who know their stuff, delivering high-precision cuts and color without the high-end price tag. I have dragged my...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This salon is worth a try. Twisted Scissors is a colorful and friendly salon with professionals who know their stuff, delivering high-precision cuts and color without the high-end price tag. I have…
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here Thursday afternoon and was quite happy with the experience. I had Ashley who was nice and easy to talk to. I hate forced small talk with hairdressers and the talking wasn't at all forced.…
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A word to the wise: Do not park on Armitage during rush hour. My cheap(ish) little styling venture was ambushed by a $50 ticket. Booo! However, that was the only negative in my experience. :)
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
it's kind of bs that people are like "oh, it's hard to get an appt" - really, it's hard if you have standards, like... i work during the day so i can only come in between 6 and 8, and on weekends,…
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great and the price was very reasonable-$35 for a cut. I had Kristy and she was really nice even as her last cut for the day. She was good about making sure she was clear about how I…
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amber does such an awesome job with my short hair that I have total strangers tell me how much they like my haircut. Plus, the cut is half the price of what I used to pay at my old salon. How can you…
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"I started to get my hair cut by Angela at this other place three years ago. When I found out she moved and opened up her own place I was excited and hesitant because I thought she would charge more.…
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ashley cuts my hair. She listens to me and does not pressure me into anything--gives me a honest opinions on my ideas. She did exactly what I wanted. I have only had her color my hair once…
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been searching for a place that can do either funky highlights, and when my friend recommended Twisted Scissors, it at least sounded like it would be good so I thought I would give it a try.…
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I too went to Twisted Scissors after reading all the great reviews on Yelp. Elise cut and colored my hair a total of three times, and did a great job every time. It's very busy here, and they often…
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
GREAT, super stylish hair cuts on the cheap! The decor is pretty hot, as well. I've loved every cut I've gotten here, though sometimes it's pretty hard to get an appointment. Still, definitely give…
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place for a haircut! Very friendly and clean! My stylist was Ashley. She was really nice, personable and did a great job on my hair! I never thought I would find a person that I could…
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I can afford to get a haircut, this is the only place I'll go. It's hard to get an appointment sometimes, but it's hard for a reason -- these girls know what they're doing, and they do it well.…
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The place in general is just beautiful. There is an amazing array of magazines to look through while waiting and they offer you a glass of wine (21 up). Anna is very cool and nice and does great…
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Alise is my go-to gal for hair. She listens to what I want and then does it. If I'm being wishy-washy (which has been known to happen) she has great suggestions, and since I trust her, she goes for it…
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The atmosphere in this place is pretty sweet, but then again I guess I could be considered kind of a hipster. I went in to see Ashley for a cut and color and was not disappointed. The color was…
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm relatively new to the city, and I've been pretty remiss in looking for a hair salon. Guess I'd been letting it grow out so there'd be more for a stylist to work with, anyway. I'd finally had…
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've followed Angela everywhere she's worked in Chicago - she is my Holy Grail of hairstylists - and I was delighted when she opened Twisted Scissors. If you know me, you've probably heard me singing…
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You know a place is good when the following happens and you still walk out a SUPER happy customer: My sister and brother were visiting Chicago and the only time I could get an appointment at Twisted…
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, this place is amazing! Trying to find a new stylist can be so intimidating for a person who cuts their hair every six months, ie me. So many times, I've been totally uncomfortable in salons;…
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well, actually heard such great things about this place from co-workers that I figured I minus well give it a try- after being what seems like almost everywhere in this lovely city called home, from…
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's about time I weighed in on this place. I read all the reviews and unfortunately, I believed the hype. I wanted to love it. It's close to where I work and it's true, it is very affordable. And…
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I actually had a bad experience here, even tho I was excited to go. The cut was bland and boring. I gave the stylist carte-blanche, asking for something wild and fun. I got a bowl cut. I'm not…
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The girls who have cut my hair are sweet and I've let them do their own interpretation with very few guidelines. I did leave with baby friar bangs the second time, but I'm coming back and I like the…
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There's a reason why Twisted Scissors has damn near 100 positive reviews...they offer affordable salon services in a cool atmosphere without any pretension. Their stylists are talented, friendly, and…
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You had me at "do you want a PBR?"
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I hadn't had a pro haircut in over five years and needed some major help, so I did a bunch of research beforehand. Twisted Scissors was highly recommended here on Yelp, and via my casual sampling of…
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I visited Twisted Scissors for the first time about a month ago. After subjecting myself to a haircut from one of those Supercut-like places, I decided that if I wanted to improve my hair situation,…
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I needed a haircut bad (I butchered my bangs), and I was looking for some place that would be affordable but would not limit me to Supercuts or the beauty school places where you literally take your…
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I originally would go to aveda salons because I love their products but I could never find a hairstylist that would give me consistently good hair cuts with repeat visits let alone awesome ones. So…
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice little salon. Affordable ($30 for a wash, cut, and style) and conveniently located for me (just a bus ride away). Kitschy decor plus coffee and tea right at the entryway. I wasn't offered a beer…
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ashley is the best! She took my drab post pregnancy hair and made it look fantastic again! Excellent color and cut and priced FAR better than my old salon (Art & Science) I felt right at home when I…
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Take one part hair-salon, two parts alternative den, a generous pinch of tattoo-chic, some funky furniture and a few piercings, and you have Twisted Scissors. Huh? What is it? Hell, I almost couldn't…
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Twisted Scissors for the first time last week. Alise was great! she gave me a great cut and highlights and she explained what she was doing and why at each step. All for just $110. I will…
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Why did I wait to YELP- probably because I want to keep them all to myself! I found Twisted Scissors following a link from the Roller Derby site - I sent a friend there first - difficult hair to do,…
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I prance into this derby-girl salon in my prudish work attire, I feel like my banality has the ability to turn heads. But I'm cool with that. Because I've finally given up on beauty…
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so I wonder into this salon not knowing what to expect cuz my friend told me to go to Ashley and I am super picky. So she cuts my hair and makes it all cool. Iactually look good but I am in love.…
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
