Skin · Taper · Blade fades
Fades in Chicago.
Clean blends, sharp lines, and a finish that holds. The Signature Fade is $57 and the Crafted Blade Fade is $67, both about 45 minutes, at 750 N Franklin St in River North.
Walk-ins welcomeCall 773 499 0045
Prices
Fade services & prices
Every barber at The Chair does all 12 services. Flat prices, no surprises in the chair.
The Chair · Fades
How much is a fade at The Chair?
A fade at The Chair Barbershop in Chicago costs $57 for The Chair Signature Fade or $67 for The Crafted Blade Fade, and both take about 45 minutes. The Signature Fade is a precision fade blended by hand for a clean, sharp finish. The Crafted Blade Fade adds detailed clipper work and razor-sharp finishing, the one to book for a skin fade that stays crisp. The shop is at 750 N Franklin St in River North and is rated 4.9 on Google.
- $57Fades from
- 45Minutes in the chair
- 7Days a week
- 4.9Google rating
Pick your fade
Signature or blade?
Want a classic blend that grows out clean? Book the Signature Fade. Want the sharpest finish you can get, taken down to the skin with razor detail? Book the Crafted Blade Fade.
Not sure on the height? Tell your barber how you wear it: low, mid, or high, a taper that keeps more length at the sides, or a skin fade taken all the way down. They'll tell you what suits your hair and head shape before the clippers come out.
- Signature Fade: $57, about 45 minutes
- Crafted Blade Fade: $67, about 45 minutes
- Rock and Juan both cut every fade on the menu
Meet the barbers
A small bench of dedicated barbers, each with their own hand and their own regulars. Every barber offers the full service menu. Book the chair, or book the barber you already trust.
Rock brings 15+ years behind the chair, with precision cuts and a sharp eye for detail that sets the standard at The Chair. He blends old-school discipline with a clean, modern finish, so every client leaves looking and feeling their best.
With 7 years shaping beards and grooming, Juan pairs a steady hand with a real feel for symmetry. From a tight fade to a hot-towel straight-razor shave, he tailors every detail to the client for a polished, lasting look.
Word on the street
Five stars, again and again.
Questions
Fades, answered
Still not sure? Call the shop at 773-499-0045. Someone picks up.
How much is a fade in Chicago at The Chair?
The Chair Signature Fade is $57 and The Crafted Blade Fade is $67. Both take about 45 minutes at The Chair Barbershop, 750 N Franklin St in River North, Chicago. Prices are flat.
What's the difference between a skin fade and a taper fade?
A taper shortens the hair gradually at the sideburns and neckline and keeps more length overall. A skin fade blends all the way down to bare skin. Tell your barber which one you want; the Crafted Blade Fade is the service built for a crisp skin finish.
What's the difference between the Signature Fade and the Crafted Blade Fade?
The Signature Fade ($57) is a precision fade blended by hand for a clean, sharp finish. The Crafted Blade Fade ($67) adds detailed clipper work and razor-sharp finishing that lasts longer. Both take about 45 minutes.
How often should I get a fade?
Most people book a fade every two to three weeks to keep the blend sharp. In between, a $25 line up (about 15 minutes) cleans up the hairline and neckline.
Can I walk in for a fade?
Yes. Walk-ins are welcome whenever a chair is open. To lock in a time or a specific barber, book on Squire. The shop is open Monday and Tuesday 10am to 7pm, Wednesday to Friday 9am to 8pm, Saturday 9am to 6:30pm, and Sunday 10am to 6pm.
Who's the best fade barber at The Chair?
Both barbers cut fades. Rock has 15+ years behind the chair and is known for precision and detail; Juan has 7 years and Google reviewers regularly mention his fades. The shop is rated 4.9 on Google across 215 reviews.
Neighborhoods
Fades near your neighborhood
Directions and travel times from 9 Chicago neighborhoods to 750 N Franklin St.
River North
Our home block. Franklin and Chicago Ave. Directions & pricesRiver West
Walk the Chicago Ave bridge. Directions & pricesChicago Loop
Brown Line to Chicago. Directions & pricesWest Loop
Up Halsted, east on Chicago. Directions & pricesLincoln Park
Brown Line, no transfer. Directions & pricesWicker Park
Blue Line plus the #66. Directions & pricesBucktown
Blue Line from Damen. Directions & pricesLogan Square
Blue Line plus the #66. Directions & pricesBridgeport
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Visit The Chair
Right in the heart of Chicago, on North Franklin Street. Easy to find, and worth the walk.
Hours
- Mon to Tue10am to 7pm
- Wed to Fri9am to 8pm
- Sat9am to 6:30pm
- Sun10am to 6pm