Makeup in Portland

“TLDR; Alex is AMAZING. Recently I went to a popular local salon that's primarily known for its fun fashion colors. That might have been a mistake. After asking for a beige balayage with a shadow root and grey coverage (and showing a picture of what I wanted), I ended up with muddy brown hair with dark grey streaks. I got home (crying) and with many washes managed to get the grey toner out, leaving me with dense streaky orange highlights all over. I started looking for someplace trustworthy to fix my color. After seeing Salon Beck's reviews, I called, and was lucky enough to quickly get an appointment with Alex. Somehow she managed to fix my nightmare stripey hair, and turn it into the lived-in beige balayage I'd wanted from the beginning. If you're looking for that easy, stylish, and better than natural look, I cannot recommend Alex more. I'll absolutely be going back to her in the future. Regarding the location - the salon is classically elegant, and has the most comfortable shampoo chairs I've experienced. As far as accessibility, I'm a size 22, and was able to sit comfortably in both the cutting chair and the shampooing chair.“

“Vicky is a gem! I got paired with her for my wedding and am so happy with how everything turned out. She did a fantastic job with my hair and makeup and my mom’s and sisters’ as well, taking the time to listen and get to know me and also offering a lot of helpful advice when I wasn’t quite sure of the look I wanted to go for. Vicky is also incredibly detail oriented and brought loads of makeup and hair products (up three flights of stairs in our Vrbo!!) to make sure she was creating the perfect look for each girl. And all of her products smelled amazing! Beyond that, she was the perfect presence for the morning of the wedding. She helped me calm down when I was feeling stressed and really helped me get in the “it’s my wedding day!” mood. She really made the day so fun, and I got so many compliments on my hair and makeup! It stayed strong all night long! Truly so happy to have worked with Vicky <3“

“Such a wonderful, fun experience getting my brows done by Mandy. Thankful for getting things cleaned up and looking sharp. Thanks Mandy!“

“This beauty boutique and spa is pure luxury—beautiful, calming, and the perfect escape for self-care. The ambiance is relaxing, with soothing scents and a welcoming vibe. Bex made my experience unforgettable! She’s warm, knowledgeable, and truly skilled. She’s so so sweet and it makes this place a must-visit. If you’re looking for the best, book with Bex—you won’t regret it! I’m definitely coming back with my friend!!“

“I go to Taylor Vickers and she is genuinely the best stylist I have ever had. She makes perfect suggestions and listens to everything I want for my hair. I followed her from her last salon because she is one out of a million. I recommend her all the time and she always kills it.“

“Princess Pepperspray (Nicole) is the best! My hair looks and feels so good. Every time I have a new style in mind she expertly executes it. I will follow her wherever she goes.“

“I absolutely loved my facial session with Stacey! Since then, my skin has improved noticeably — it’s much smoother, and I haven’t experienced any new breakouts. She’s gentle, easy to talk to, and clearly knowledgeable in her craft. Highly recommend her services!“

“Highly recommend. I’m here visiting from Florida and needed a good facial while I’m here. Sheila was very welcoming, friendly and gave a great custom facial along with skincare tips. I also got my eyebrows trimmed and tinted. I will definitely return. My face feels rejuvenated ⭐️ She also cleansed and moisturized my lips ?“

“I have been getting my hair cut and dyed by Solana since January 1st and I went for a short pixie for the first time that day! Every time I go to her I feel confident that I can try different things and that she will go the extra mile to make sure we are on the same page and that I am happy. She is a joy to be around and has a natural talent for the art of hair! Also, love the overall vibe of this salon! Would highly recommend.“

“Stephy does exactly what I ask her to do and that makes me very happy. Her work is consistent, and I frequently receive comments on my haircut. In fact, as I walked out of her salon a couple weeks ago a woman was walking down the street and goes, “Nice haircut.”“

“Cristina is my official pageant makeup artist. I gave her photos for reference on how I thought the look should be \\u0026 she brought them to life. Her attention to detail, timeliness \\u0026 even supporting me along my journey makes her a greater person. She is so professional \\u0026 down to earth. I just love her \\u0026 her work.“

“Jillian V is new to town and covered for my normal stylist Brianne, as she's on maternity leave. Jillian was super friendly and skilled and owned and ran her own salon for years. I changed my mind about layering a couple weeks after my cut, and she happily fixed it free of charge. super happy with my cut!“

“Had a Head to Toes facial with Tracey Mitchell in Wildroot’s new spa space that was sooo good. Tracey pairs a facial with light massage of scalp, shoulders, forearms, hands and feet to create a relaxing experience. All the Aveda and Skin Script products she used smelled and felt good. My face was glowing and I was so relaxed when I left. Thank you Tracey!“

“By the time I found Rachel, I had surrendered that I really needed a coach to help hold my hand through the process of healing my nutrition and my body. She helped me feel seen, heard, and safe. I’ve lost 30 lb and have kept it off. More importantly, she has taught me skills to use for the rest of my life! I am forever grateful for finding Rachel.“

“Corinne is the absolute best esthetician and person!!! My skin has never felt better or looked so clear or radiant. She’s so knowledgeable and takes her time to customize each facial to my needs and concerns. Couldn’t recommend her more.“

“Julie gave me the best facial of my life today! I’ve been traveling a lot for work lately, slacking on my self care & let me tell you, Julie had me feeling the most rejuvenated & refreshed I’ve felt in months; feeling like a million bucks! My skin is glowing, my pores are happy, vibe & setting was extremely therapeutic- overall top notch. Already looking forward to my next appt in 6 weeks! She truly is the best!“

“I had an awesome experience at Neat Lash Boutique and my lashes look gorgeous. Beyond grateful to have found Kristi in the neighborhood. Thank you! Can’t wait to come back for my fills.“

“I would give Jen *all* the stars if I could. I live on the east coast and the first thing I do after I book my plane ticket is book my hair appointment; that's been my practice for 15 years. I realized today what Jen's magic is: she can listen to what you want, including how you FEEL about your hair and how you WANT to feel, and formulate a beautiful cut/color plan. Then she is so skilled and experienced that she makes it happen. She's an artist with cut/color as her media. It's the synthesis of emotional design and technical skill mastery.“

“I am a wedding planner in the Portland area and always recommend my couples to hire Marina for their day. She is amazing, does an incredible job and has a great energy which is what you want on the morning of your best day. I recently had the pleasure of having her do my hair and makeup, and I was blown away and felt so confident and pretty leaving her studio. If you are looking for someone to see for hair and makeup services or more (she does facials too) hire Marina, you won't regret!“

“Hannah is SO AMAZING! I was referred by a friend who has her hair done by Hannah, and she could not have exceeded my expectations more. My hair is notoriously hard to lift but she tried everything possible to have the best outcome despite my accidentally booking a short session for the almost full color I wanted. Highly recommend, she is the sweetest and most talented hair stylist I’ve ever had!Services: Hair highlighting“

“Patti cut off like 12 inches of unwanted mess. Did a great job, haircut is perfect, looks natural. Just a great experience. Thank you!“

“I've never had a better experience. Heidi is amazing at what she does, goes over and beyond with making you feel comfortable, relaxed and taken care of! It's literally the best facial I've ever had. Will highly recommend to everyone!“

“Kelli is the kind of artist every planner wants in their getting-ready room—steady, calm, and full of good energy. She made Nicole feel not just beautiful, but seen and totally at ease. Her work is timeless, glowy, and true to the person in her chair (no cookie-cutter glam here). I’d work with Kelli again in a heartbeat—pure magic behind the brush.“

“Hairtherapy is a cute salon owned by the very talented Lani. Not only is she an amazing artist at what she does she has an eye for talent and you can see that in the staff she chooses to represent her brand. The salon itself is bright, clean and full of laughter. I cannot fathom getting my hair done anywhere else!“

“Rebecca continues to do an amazing job with my hair! My hair is wavy, long, and thick - so it's truly quite a task to cut and color. She always gives me the absolute best. I've never gotten so many compliments on my hair in the past! The health of my hair and scalp has been important to me - somewhat in an effort to revitalize from past damage. Rebecca has shared her knowledge and expertise to really get my hair to the healthiest it's ever been. I can't recommend her enough!“