About Groom for Gentlemen | River North/Elmhurst Barbershop and Men's Hair Salon
Meet the Talent
Nikki - Owner
Nikki has been cutting hair since 2010, focusing on men only for the past decade. With a strong passion for her talent, she holds high confidence that she can make anyone happy that sits in her chair. Her specialization is in clipper cuts and longer styles. She uses a special tool called a feather razor to achieve a natural cut with lots of texture.
When she is not behind the chair, Nikki is spending her time with her energetic two year old daughter and focusing on her peace and happiness.
Anna
Anna has been cutting men’s hair exclusively since 2007. Since then she’s seen many trends and learned a variety of techniques, but if she had to pick a favorite it would be medium & long styles where she can use her expertise with shears and the feather razor. Anna is grateful and proud to have clients of 15+ years, but loves the opportunity to make new clients look and feel their best. Don’t worry if you don’t know how to describe what you want. Anna is a great listener and can translate anything into a fantastic cut!
Max
Max has been a barber for over 11 years, starting his career in top barbershops across Ukraine. In 2018, he earned the title of “Best Barber” in Ukraine. He holds a Master’s degree in Hair Design from Kyiv University of Culture and brings precision, creativity, and deep expertise to every cut.
Ashley
Ashley has been in the industry for over ten years. We are very excited to join her to the team! If you need a clean clipper cut, shes your girl, but also excels in all styles of haircuts.
Bri
Experienced men’s barbershop stylist known for delivering clean, tailored cuts and exceptional scalp massage services. Skilled in creating a relaxing, high-quality grooming experience while maintaining precision and attention to detail. Valued for strong client rapport, professionalism, and the ability to combine technical barbering skills with therapeutic scalp care that keeps clients coming back.
Skylar
Sklyar is a licensed cosmetologist with 14 years of experience, specializing in precision cutting for both men and women, barbering, curly hair, and a variety of wet and dry cutting techniques.
Throughout her career, Sklyar has worked behind the chair in both barbershops and high end salons, gaining a deep understanding of men's grooming and contemporary styling.
Elly
Specializing in Men’s hairstylist with 18 years of hands-on experience delivering precision cuts, modern fades, and classic styles. Known for strong consultation skills, attention to detail, and the ability to tailor looks to face shape, lifestyle, and hair texture. Experienced in trend-driven styling as well as timeless barbering techniques, with a loyal male clientele built on consistency, professionalism, and results.
Jen
A seasoned hairstylist with over 20 years in the hair industry, she brings deep expertise and a true passion for men’s haircutting. Known for precision, consistency, and attention to detail, she specializes in classic and modern men’s styles, delivering tailored results for every client.