SDC Cutting Gallery

Diadro is the only person in Chicago I trust when it comes to doing my hair.
Since I moved here in 2010, I have failed in finding a place to get my hair cut. I’m very picky with my hair styles, and Diadro, I completely and totally trust with my hair.
He is super kind, amazingly skilled, and will cut your hair so beautifully!!!

I’ve finally found my go-​to guy for an exceptional haircut in a laid-​back atmosphere. Getting a cut here is akin to the way I feel after getting a massage– I come out renewed, relaxed and feeling fantastic. Major props for the genderqueer haircut option.

I made an appointment to meet diadro on the same day, and was able to book 5:30pm. Finding parking was as not nearly as an issue for other locations in Chicago; I parked a block down and walked over to the store front.
The studio was… Bare. There were two stations, with one of them only being occupied by diadro at the time. Decorations were spread around as much as possible to occupy the huge space, but the studio was lacking a real presence.
And I liked that. I walked in, and Diadro instantly sat me down and expressed what he wanted to do. There is something about getting a haircut with the minimalistic amount of things and people around. You can tell that Diadro really cares about his work; the exact moment you enter, he has already began thinking about what he wants to do to make you look good.
Unfortunately, I have a series of interviews in the near future, and I needed a tamer haircut. However, he was able to give me a formal look that looks approachable when I let my hair down.
He did a wonderful job, I came in with a shaggy head that hadn’t been cut in nearly a year (Riding my sport tourer feels better with my locks flowing in the wind) and he turned it around.
I’ll definitely come around again, without the restrains of appearing to be more responsible than my age.
Also, I’m male. If that means anything.

Diadro is extremely skilled at cutting hair and also ensuring his clients are completely satisfied! Diadro is great at listening and also giving nice styling advice throughout the cut. He encouraged me to come back with feedback and new style ideas. Diadro is all around just a cool guy and phenomenal barber!

Diadro is phenomenal. I’ll never go to any other stylist now that I’ve been to SDC!

I rarely write reviews, but have to post one for Diadro. I have been his client for four years and am blown away by his skill. I completely trust him with my hair and walk out of his studio feeling awesome. He knows exactly what to do with my thick, wavy hair and is knowledgeable about all sorts of cuts and styles. I don’t know what I would do without him!
And my god, he is super affordable!

Allison is an amazing colorist! She’s been coloring my hair for years, but just recently moved to SDC Gallery. I’ve gone to other stylists who are at salons closer to me (I live in Evanston) but haven’t been as happy, especially with my highlights. If you’re looking for a colorist, try Allison. She’s a hip professional with tons of experience and talent.

Diadro did a great job shaping my hair, which have been challenging for many of my hairdressers. You could see his passion right away and that’s what makes his job outstanding. The haircut was $ 30 and $ 7.5 tip, still less but better than the haircut I used to get at Halo for Men ($ 50 and $ 10 tip).
This is the first place rated five stars I have seen on Unilocal

I’ve been coming here for over a year now after being forced to wait 30+ min for a scheduled haircut at another salon. I’ve never had the same problem here — I don’t believe I’ve waited more than 5 (rarely 10) minutes because you’re able to set your own appointments online which is really simple.
I’ve never been dissatisfied with my haircut, I just let him do his work. He’s definitely passionate about what he does seeing that he is a perfectionist when it comes to every aspect of your hair. He listens and gives insight on what he thinks would work well.
I have a pretty simple haircut, so it always baffled me how someone could possibly mess it up even though I went back to the same person. It’s always been consistent and now I feel safe enough to try something new next time.

I love Diadro’s haircuts! He’s very talented and listens to me. I trust him 100% and always leave very happy (and I get a lot of compliments, which doesn’t hurt).

I’m extremely happy.
I have an insane amount of hair and have had bad cut after bad cut. It looks like those days are over.
Diadro did an amazing job. I went to him for my last major cut and then made the mistake of having my bangs trimmed elsewhere and they butchered me. He got my hair back in order the other day and I am incredibly happy with my new style.
He also did a great dye job. I am naturally a VERY light blonde and he made my hair a really pretty chocolate brown.
Can’t recommend him enough!

Diadro just cut my hair for the second time and he is amazing. This is the best haircut I have ever had. I have long, straight hair and Diadro gave me a great style with layers for movement while keeping the length.
I found out about Diadro through a friend who just raved about him. In both my and my friend’s experiences, Diadro really listens to his clients and makes sure that he understands what they want. He also draws from his expertise and makes suggestions, but lets the client decide what will be done.
Finally, Diadro’s prices are incredible. This is the best haircut I’ve had and also one of the least expensive.

True story: before today, I had only had my hair cut by my longtime family stylist in IA. I was super nervous to go to anyone else — my hair is a big challenge. I’ll cut to the chase, Diadro is AWESOME! Not only did he give me an amazing cut, but he gave me a style (with a full tutorial) that is easily replicable in my day-​to-​day life.
I am beyond thrilled — I’m taking my husband in for a haircut asap. :)

Besides being a very talented stylist, Diadro is life saver in situations when you must have you hair done for special occasions! I had a formal Gala event to go to and he was able to flex his schedule at the last minute request. 45 minutes later I walked out with a perfect hair. I got so many compliments — it was both classy and stylish. Huge thanks to Diadro for his creativity, talent and precision! I have been going to him exclusively for the past year and highly recommend him to everyone.

Just went and got my 1^st haircut here today. I am very particular about how I like my hair and I’m pretty hard to please. That said this was a great cut. I got exactly what I was looking for and I will be back.
My only issues was today was a hot day and I came in having just walked about a mile and I was a kind of sweaty. The shop was also pretty warm so I was kind of uncomfortable, but that is a pretty minor inconvenience.

This review is long overdue. I have been seeing Diadro for over two years now and i love him. I went to many salons in Chicago looking for someone who would understand my hair. It’s crazy that for a such a diverse city a lot of salons have no idea of how to deal with hair that is not straight. Mine is curly, thick Puerto Rican hair and it was a nightmare to get it cut. I once went to a salon to get a haircut and ended up asking the girl to just cut the ends because I could feel how nervous she was about cutting my hair.
I have had my hair long for many years. When i started seeing Diadro it was on the shorter side but still long enough to cover my neck and my curls where everywhere.
I really like my curls and to some extent i thought they defined me somehow. After seeing him for a while i was ready to go pixie and he gave me the cutest haircut ever. I wouldn’t change him for anyone. He is hands down the best stylist in the city.

I am very picky about who gets to touch my hair. I moved to Chicago couple of years ago and would never feel like getting a hair cut at any salon with the fear of a massive goof up. Finally I really needed one soon and therefore started an online search (based off friends’ suggestions) on several hair cutting salons in and around Chicago.
I finally stumbled upon SDC’s reviews while looking at other places and I must say: Every single review is perfect. I had the same wonderful experience. Diadro is awesome. He suggested what would suit me and heard me on how i wanted my hair to look and then suggested few options. It is totally worth it !!!
The salon is not fancy like other salons, maybe they are still setting it up. But that doesn’t matter! I would strongly recommend Diadro’s Cut to everyone out there who is looking for something affordable and awesome :).

I’m very self-​conscious about my rectangular face shape, so much so that I saw the same stylist for over 20 years. What was I thinking?! I’ve seen Diadro twice now– once for a quick trim and once for a massive change in style– and have been ecstatic both times. If you live on the North Side, I don’t know why you’d go anywhere else.
Diadro communicated with me thoroughly, combining my vision with his expertise. I was nervous before cutting my hair short, and his words chilled me out. He also kept reinforcing how FUN this was going to be, and gave me great suggestions for multiple style options for later.
In terms of the cut, Diadro is FAST. The bulk of my hair was gone in minutes, leaving him lots of time for super-​precise detailing; my hair’s texture and bangs were shaped to perfection. The styling grows out beautifully, so I don’t feel like I have to go back every few weeks for re-​shaping.
I also appreciate the environment of SDC Cutting Gallery. It’s clean, uncluttered, and bright. The music playing is modern, and the girls there are sweet; they totally remembered me after just one visit!
Finally, you just can’t beat the price. Diadro has raised his female haircut cost– now $ 40– but still a STEAL in this neighborhood for this level of skill. I’m going to do my best to convince my suburban mom to drive in. Her stylist– the one I saw for 20 years– is stuck in the 90s, and it’s time she met someone as rad as Diadro.

I have been very reluctant to write a review for Diadro. If he’s reading this, I’m sure he remembers our conversation at my last haircut appointment.
I started seeing him a few years ago when he was at Bombshell Salon, and was so impressed that I sent my ex to Diadro. (Diadro is quite talented at cutting men’s hair.) I stopped seeing Diadro because I moved to the West Loop and he was just too far, but I had two hair appointments this year since moving closer to Flip Salon and needless to say, I am glad to be back. Flip Salon is very convenient, being within one block of the Addison-​Brown Line CTA. After the hair appointment, I always go across the street to Trader Joe’s for groceries!*
Anyway, Diadro is a really thoughtful, talented stylist. I am a «wash and go» kind of girl. I don’t like to use much product in my hair except maybe some mousse and hairspray, and I like a classic, yet edgy cut. He takes this all into consideration and provides his input when suggesting styles. He takes his time with me and makes sure that I am pleased with the results. I always leave satisfied with my hair cut! His prices are quite reasonable. You can leave tip on your credit card too, which is super convenient.
Of course, Diadro is a really cool, sweet guy.
Yeah, if you’re not happy with your stylist or you’re looking a talented stylist that doesn’t charge you an arm and a leg for a ‘do, definitely book an appointment with Diadro.
* — I started writing this review a few months ago. He is now at SDC Gallery, which is accessible via Damen, Western, and Belmont buses. Paulina CTA is about a 20 minute walk away.

TALENTED & ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!
Diadro is extremely talented at what he does and is not the ‘average’ stylist you may encounter. His passion, talent and perfection truly shine thru his work (art)!
This is the best cut I’ve ever received, not to mention, very easy to maintain and practical – Double Bonus!
Diadro designed a cut that would best compliment me, yet one that was easy to work with on a daily basis. I went to see family this weekend & everyone expressed how sharp and detailed my hair looked, in addition, it fitting my features and personality so well. My mother lives in Iowa and plans on making a day trip up just to have him cut her hair… what does that tell you?
I adore my new style and would recommend him in a heartbeat! Upon meeting him, you will know you’re in good hands! Give him a try, you won’t be disappointed!