The absolute best hair cut of my life with Katee! She was patient and attentive and kind with me and I appreciated that more than anything. She understood exactly what I needed and even said I didn't need to cut as much length as I thought (my hair wasn't in as bad of shape as I perceived). She talked me through the texture of my hair, the good and the bad. Aging hair is something new as I have gotten older and requires a different approach which Katee provided. I am here 6 weeks later for my second appointment (close together due to some hair loss) and I can't wait to be pampered and cared for again! The entire team here is warm and friendly and worth the time and money! read more

I hunted Anjuli down after she left the salon where she used to cut my hair. Thank goodness I found her! I have a shaggy type cut, and she does such a great job with it. And I like the vibe of the salon. read more

Stylish cut and color! Great vibe in the salon. Josette is always spot on with style and fashion tips!

Great laid back place to get a stellar haircut. Anthony is the absolute best, though the other cutters seem pretty solid as well. Also- free parking! In this neighborhood? You can't beat that. They'll give you the standard wine-tea-water offer if that's a selling point. Check it out! read more

Meghan Murphy (@meghanmurphypdx) is an absolute hair genius! I came to her wanting to shift my natural blonde to a natural-looking red. I was so nervous because it's a big change. She took the time to have me come in for a consult before my main appointment, and she made sure she understood what I was looking for and literally stayed up at night thinking about how to make it happen! During my appointment she taught me so much about her color work and how to style and keep my hair healthy - and made sure I was happy with the change throughout. She's a true artist and professional, and gained my full trust and confidence. Red is such a hard color, and she matched it to my coloring perfectly -- even created a custom dye for my brows and gave them a wax too! Truly amazing. I couldn't ask for anything more or recommend her more highly!! Also -- her COVID protocols were on point! read more

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Anthony has been doing my hair for years and bed's worth every penny! Sassy, sweet, fast and meticulous, he's the best.

Botched Blonde - Meghan Murphy Let's start at the beginning. A professional stylist should of set the stage, expectation, and cost. I had been going to Meghan for over 2 years, with no complaints- she covered my grays beautifully - and is long time acquaintance, and past co-worker. So the familiarity and trust was built, and was taken for granted. I requested to start the transition to blonde- I went in expecting balayage, foils, and root coverage.... maybe a 2 1/2 hours - longer than my typical hour appointment. The pictures attached tell the story... that 1st appointment was over 5 hours, and had the receptionist or Meghan communicated that in advance it would of most certainly raised questions. ..Fast forward to the appointment- the service +a $28 product and tip= $446 (yes, I tipped -as I had to leave with wet hair and did not see the extent of incompetence) I reached out to my stylist to inform them of the yellow/orange brassy tones, dark chunks, and stripes-asking for an correction appointment...that's when things went from bad to horrific. Meghan asked peers and management for guidance- and then ignored what they said- the result-My hair turned GREEN, again the photo doesn't do it justice-her words there are "mossy tones" as she used baking soda and stripping shampoo. I was horrified and she was apologetic- trying my best to be gracious I requested a group chat with ownership and Meghan to find out how/who could fix this and make it right- one owner informed me that - one of the two of them would be at my next appointment. Unfortunately that didn't happen, however I was assured that what was needed to fix it my hair was discussed. She then used a sulfur smelling stripping treatment in hopes of removing all the green - and a covered with a toner-and I now have orange hair- like sun in 80's orange with only hints of green. I expected at the very least, when clearly lacking talent/skill she would be humble enough to take the advice and guidance from those who are capable. A call to ownership resulted in $214 of my hard earned money being refunded... I actually had to ask, and was not given a full refund -that's ridiculous. The final blow was the attached meme Meghan posted and then an owner liked it - during this hair trauma!! . (The last snarky post on her professional page was 2017) so quite naturally I took offense- or perhaps I'm not her only victim of zero accountability This is the final straw and the catalyst to the public review a complete lack of compassion, accountability, and skill. 6+ inches of damaged hair had to cut:( read more

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There is no one as good as Josette. She rescued my hair about 15 years ago from being extremely dried out and damaged. She also (thankfully!) changed the color from a terrible yellow color to a far more natural one. You won't be disappointed if you give her the reins. read more

I live out of state so can only visit Josette once a year when I am in town visiting family. I always look forward to my visit because she always styles me so well! LOVE what she does to my hair and takes the time to show me how to do it myself. read more

Meghan Murphy is the hair whisper! She's been cutting my hair since 2015. From long to short and back again; I've had so many excellent cuts from her! She is knowledgeable, highly skilled and takes the time to really understand what I want. She's taught me so much about working through all the details of my hair including styling, products and care. I especially appreciate her commitment ensuring I leave the salon with hair I love, every time. read more

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I've been coming to Auric for about 8 months now. The people at the front desk are always kind and polite. They provide water, tea, or coffee. Most importantly, my stylist is Brittany. She is the best. She made me feel comfortable on my first visit and is very open to my ideas - which is always appreciated since it's my hair at the end of the day. I had a shapeless short cut when I first came in and I was looking for a mullet and I couldn't have been happier with the cut. Now months later I'm growing my hair out into a shag. Brittany always asks if I'm satisfied and I never feel bad for asking her to trim just a little bit more. Before coming to auric I'd never had a "hairstyle" before so I was very interested and impressed to watch the different techniques that Brittany used to give my hair the correct shape. She is very clearly a knowledgeable and caring stylist. Thank you Auric for making me feel comfortable to explore any hairstyle I want! I would recommend this salon to anyone. read more

Before coming to Auric Salon, I was afraid of having my hair cut or dyed. The last time I'd trusted someone with my hair was 5 years ago in Eugene, and the stylist destroyed my hair. Fast forward 5 years and I was referred to Auric Salon by a friend. I reached out to Drew and she reassured me of her work and has such a charismatic personality that makes you feel comfortable. So I took a leap of faith and let her balayage my hair. I'M SO GLAD I DID. I love my balayage and get compliments all the time. If you're ever looking for a stylist and salon- come here. You will not regret it! Drew is amazing at what she does! read more

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Emailed the other day to make an appointment. Never been before. Was told to call before my appointment and set up my file, but the time was reserved for me. Called to set it up, was placed on hold twice. The lady who answered my call laughed at me and told me the stylist had already left, and that I called to late. I didn't know I needed to give 3-5 business days for a shampoo and cut? She was very rude and basically told me I had called to late, even tho there was an hour until my appointment? I emailed the day before and the time was reserved, clearly I was interested in going today. Made an appointment for 2 weeks from now, since I need a cut, but am very frustrated with the lack of customer service. read more

Durring the time of my visit to Auric salon, I was experimenting with my hair color. I had this faded blue/green in my hair that wouldn't budge, and I wanted to go pink. At the time I was attending school in Eugene, and I would usually wait till I went back home to California to get my hair done. But graduation was approaching, my hair looked awful, and I didn't have the time to go back to California just for my hair. I don't trust many people to bleach and dye my hair, so I was willing to drive all the way up to Seattle if needed. Luckily I didn't have to drive that far. I found Ambrosia on IG and after seeing her work and going through a consultation I felt comfortable letting her do my hair. What I really appreciated during my consultation is that Ambrosia didn't make any empty promises. For those of you who don't know, getting greens and blues out of your hair, and transitioning to a color as light as pink is EXTREMELY difficult. So when I told her thats what I wanted to do she didn't just say "I can do that, no problem." She explained why it was difficult, and said she would try her best to get the previous color out, keep the integrity of my hair, and bleached it light enough to allow for a pink. She even came up with back up color options that I could be happy with if pink wasn't possible to accomplish. In the end Ambrosia put in a lot of time (I was there for over 6 hours) and managed to get me to the perfect color I wanted! Unfortunately I moved back to California after graduation, otherwise I would have continued to see Ambrosia for my hair. She's incredibly sweet, puts a lot of time and energy into her work, and goes above and beyond to make sure the costumer is satisfied. I can't recommend her enough, especially for fashion colors! read more

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Megan (@meghanmurphypdx) is insanely talented! I've have the pleasure of being her client for over three years. I go visit her about (2-3x per year) but every time I come with ideas that she exceeds my expectations. The salon is stunning, so professional and comfortable. Highly recommend! read more

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Since moving back to Portland 3 years ago, I have been searching for a long-term stylist. When started going to Meghan, I knew quickly that I had found a great stylist. Meghan is talented, a great listener (she asks questions and truly listens to what you want) and she is very knowledgeable. I'm thrilled to have finally found my long-term stylist. read more

I recently moved here and finding a new stylist is always a stressful process. I am very happy to have found Megan here. She gave me a great textured bob that is chic, and perhaps the best cut I've had since chopping my locks. Megan always checked in with me on the length, keeping things a little long and trimming rather than going too short. She has a good sense of style and techniques for an assortment of hair types. Also, as a new customer, my normally $45 cut was $10 off. Such a great deal for a quality job. Highly recommend Megan! The salon is clean, modern, and hip. They also have a large wall of available hair products, which they use and explain while styling your hair. Note: I believe this salon was recently renamed to Auric Salon if you're looking on Google maps or their Instagram. read more

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Just moved to the area and found Katee on Instagram and loved her work! She works MAGIC! This is my favorite haircut in yearssss. I ran so late for my appointment and Brittney at the front desk was so sweet and helped work with me and Katee still took me in and gave my hair such care and attention! I will recommend this spot to all, and thanks again Katee and Auric team! feels so nice to find a salon in a new place that makes you feel comfortable and well taken care of! read more

I've been going to Katee for about 4 years now and she's amazing! I've been wanting to grow my hair out and she never cuts off too much but still is able to get the ends off that need to be taken off. She also taught me to curl my own hair with a blowout! I'm scheduling my first balayage with her and I wouldn't trust anyone else to color my hair. read more

I've always had an amazing experience with Emily! She gives me a thorough consultation each appointment making sure to understand what my day-to-day relationship with my hair is like. She makes me feel so comfortable and at home while making my hair look freaking amazing. Everyone I've referred to her just loves her! Hair cut: shaggy bob. Hair type: Thick AF, course, and straight. read more

Josette knows every lock of hair on my head and gives it personalized treatment. I invariably get compliments on her styling. The shop is welcoming and attentive to cleanliness. Everyone is kind and professional. read more

The owner contacted me asking me to re-evaluate my review, which made me feel pretty uncomfortable. I was just trying to share my perspective and honest experience at the salon. As a former business owner and someone who has worked in client experience, I believe it's important to believe and listen to your customers and let things like this be a learning experience. As far as any other details, I do remember her being transparent about prices the first couple of appointments. However, after that I don't ever remember being told the price, especially when extras were added (glosses, extra color needed, etc.) and the final bill was often a shock. She wanted to mention that she no longer has assistants, which I can't attest to because I didn't experience that myself. I saw her for maybe a year to year and a half before switching to a different stylist due to price. I did receive the $37 refund check for the bad trim, which was appreciated, but compared to the thousands of dollars I spent over the years, it just didn't feel like much. I also remember going home with gray blonde hair before and just being told it'd wash out. Like I said earlier, I did have some good experiences in terms of color results and I do think the owner is talented. But for the price, time and occasional times I had to get my hair touched up after the fact, it wasn't worth it for me, personally. read more

I've been coming to Katee for around 3 years now and I absolutely adore her! Every single time she does exactly what I come in wanting, even exceeding my expectations, and I trust her completely with my hair. Auric has been doing such a good job in general with Covid and I felt totally safe there with their sanitizing procedures and limited amount of people in the salon. read more

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Josette has been styling my hair for the past 30 years. People have stopped me on the street to admire my haircut many times. Recently I walked into an art gallery in California. The proprietor said that he'd previously been a stylist and he said, "the person who cuts your hair knows exactly what she's doing." Josette always discusses how it grew out since the last cut, and she always asks what I want her to do to it. I cannot imagine having anyone else but Josette cut my hair! read more

My longest hair relationship is with Meghan. Before seeing her in January for 2018, I usually would see a hair stylist 2-4 times before I became unhappy with the work or irritable with their availability. She does amazing work, EVERY SINGLE TIME, she keeps me grounded when I have ideas that just won't work with my hair and brings new ideas to the table when my only answer for what I'm looking for is "something new". Availability is never a problem for me anymore because the salon team makes booking easy for the next appointment! She listens, she's honest, and she is talented. I highly recommend you see Meghan if you are looking for a stylist and you are sick of breaking up with others and constantly finding someone new. You won't want to leave her. I promise! read more

I've been looking for a stylist for months now after relocating to NW Portland and I'm so glad I made an appointment at Auric and was matched with Anthony! I have super fine hair that I've always struggled to style but Anthony was able to give me the haircut of my dreams. The salon was bustling but he chatted with me for as long as was necessary for him to know exactly what I wanted. I am so in love with my hair and will definitely be back. Thank you Anthony! read more

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Booked a same day appointment at Auric for an all-over color to cover up highlights. Left very happy with the result of my color. Nicki took the time to ask, listen, and understand my "hair history" and was very patient with me as we worked together to figure out what I wanted with the all-over color. Atmosphere was great and price was very reasonable. Thanks Nicki! *Would have given a 5-star review but for the appointment starting about 25 mins late. read more

Claudia is the first stylist in a long time that I completely trust with my color and cut. She does perfect, natural blond balayage in my hair that makes it look just like it did when I was a kid. Her haircuts are always perfect and she is a joy to talk to. I also really appreciate the educator discount--it means a lot to me. I am one very happy customer! read more

So good! It's been years since I've had my hair treated by a professional and I was incredible nervous. Emily did a phenomenal job of making the process a lot less scary. She made me feel comfortable and totally taken care of! I especially liked the way she listened to me, made sure she understood what my concerns were, and communicated what she was doing every step of the way. I've never felt so taken care of in a salon. Thanks so much! read more

I first found, my hair stylist, Meghan Murphy on Instagram and LOVED her colors and cuts. I booked my first appointment 8wks ago with an entire color overhaul to a beautiful vivid Raspberry! Along with a great cut This time we went with bolder colors and I trusted her artistic taste and I couldn't be happier! As for my personal experience with her as a hair stylist: I would recommend Meghan to anyone! I always leave with a smile and new hair confidence! You can tell she is an expert at her craft. She takes the time to actually listen to her clients. It shows that she is able to adapt and can give her clients what they actually want. And everytime I leave an appointment, I leave knowing new techniques and tips for my hair! Meghan can put salon and stylist "lingo" into Layman's terms for someone, like me, who isn't versed in salon terminology to understand. We already have plans for my next color in 8wks! See you then Meghan can't wait for another fun visit! read more

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The experience at Au Salon was truly different from any salon visit I have ever had. Every stylist allots ample time to discuss your hair concerns, your current at home routine as far as cleansing, condition and styling, your expectations and concerns. What I find to be the most valuable is how they will steer you away from a decision that--in their professional opinion--won't be most flattering and will suggest more complementary options. Simply put: they want you to look good! Once, when I was a teenager and didn't style my hair at all (I didn't even own a flat iron or blow dryer) I had a stylist at a chain salon cut me very thick blunt bangs. It didn't turn out well because I didn't know that they wouldn't just lay perfectly without styling them and ultimately I pinned them back until they grew out. At Au Salon, they make sure you understand the commitments of changing your hair and help teach you how to style, and thus, love your hair more! I love that Au Salon is a Bumble & Bumble salon and from their website you can see that all their stylists have taken various continuing education classes at the Bumble & Bumble academy as well as others. They have a huge selection of styling products from Bumble & Bumble, KMS, Goldwell and Moroccan Oil. I own a few things from each of those lines and love every one of them because I was taught how to use them, when and where to apply. All and all, Au Salon is such a friendly, welcoming (and trendy!) salon and they stand behind their work and are committed to YOUR hair. read more

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I had a fantastic dry hair cut from Claudia! I have a blunt cut bob and she knew just how to cut it for my hair type (on the thinner side) and she was to talk to during the experience. I will definitely be back! read more

Meghan Murphy is THE BEST! A few years ago, my former stylist over-processed my color and caused major damage to my hair. At first I thought it stopped growing but after consulting with Meghan she discovered I had major breakage. It took a couple of years of babying my hair, but she turned it around and it's now the healthiest (and longest) it's been in over 10 years. I can't recommend Meghan enough. She's a very talented stylist and a wonderful person. read more

Book with Meghan, you won't be disappointed. I love my hair and am excited to continue working with Meghan (on growing my hair but keeping it super blonde) in the future! read more

Updated 12/6/2019 -- They did refund my deposit, so its water under the bridge. -- I had a very frustrating experience trying to arrive at a reasonable price and time allocation. The stylist I met for the consultation was ok. I did not like how he added services together to get a cost that was 2× what I expected. It felt like options I didnt need were being forced onto me. I flagged the price, and he wasn't able to see things from my perspective. My point was that a partial hilight with root touch-up does not take 3 hours, when I previously got this style in 2 hours elsewhere. The price is just too high and it shouldn't cost double for a touch-up. It definitely felt like they were trying to rip me off by charging to sit in a chair for extra time. Seems like I paid a $80 deposit to find out they cant quote hair and front desk can't handle frustrated customers. I'll send over an email asking for them to refund the deposit minus cancellation fee. Yes, all their other reviews are positive, so you will probably have a better experience than me. Though I did see another review where the client was over quoted too. They definitely use it as an anchor point and wont budge. Recommend: be prepared to open your wallet... Also, be patient with the front desk. read more

My teen daughter got her haircut by Fern and had a great experience. He really took the time to understand what she was looking for, and also her regular hair routine (how much time getting ready, etc.) and lifestyle. The end result looked amazing and my daughter left really happy. We're really happy to have found Fern! read more

Got my hair styled here for my wedding, by Claudia M. She did such a fantastic job, and she was so fun and easy to work with. I showed her one picture, and she worked literal magic on my hair! Thank you Claudia and Auric Salon for making my wedding day great!! read more

Will always go here for Katee - she's the best! Very open to ideas and also realistic when helping me plan out steps. She always has great product advice and answers for all my styling questions. I recently asked for my first color service, and of course she got me to exactly the shade I wanted. I have long, thick, wavy hair with an undercut and color, and I trust her with all of it! read more

I've been seeing Katee for many years and she's fabulous! Listens to my needs, goes above and beyond, and her skills are impeccable. I've always left happy and excited to show my new hair off! read more

I travel weekly for work and generally get my hair cut with stylists I've established long term relationships with in SF and NYC. I was a little nervous coming to a new salon by our Portland home, but was extremely pleased by the experience I had at Au Salon. My experience was outstanding from start to finish. The appointment making was a breeze and Angel was able to accommodate a somewhat last minute appointment. Jason is exceptional. He is so talented and clearly put his experience and Bumble & Bumble NYC academy training to use. I always appreciate a consummate professional that stays fresh and relevant by committing to ongoing training and staying apprised of current trends. I came out feeling great about my cut! To boot, the pricing is very affordable. In fact, I'll now try to manage my schedule to get my cuts in Portland. I was also able to stock up on all of my favorite Bumble products - their selection is great- and try a new Moroccan Oil scalp treatment. Thanks Au Salon. I'll be back soon! Tip: parking is tough on 23rd but they offer a parking lot around the corner. read more