Kristina is AMAZING. Super upfront and I trusted her as soon as I first met with her cod the consultation. I'm in my mid 40's and have never had extensions before. I lost a good amount of hair the last couple of years due to some surgeries and then going on HRT (hormones). It was starting to bum me out and my colorist recommended Kristina. I'm so elated that she did! My hair feels and looks like it did before the stressful couple of years happened, and I feel like myself again with a little bit of extra umph because the extensions are making my hair feel even healthier. She matched my color to a T as well as the waves I have in my hair. I'm stoked on that because then I don't have to style it often... I can just let it air dry and it's exactly like my real hair! I didn't want extensions that looked like extensions and she did an incredible job. She's also super sweet and wonderful to chat with. Highly highly recommend her!! read more

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I had to take a moment to rave about Kristina at Before Midnight Hair - she's a true hair wizard. Watching Kristina work was like seeing an artist with her favorite canvas. She matched the extensions to my hair color and texture so well, I can barely tell where my hair ends and the extensions begin. What I appreciated most was the aftercare tips Kristina gave me - they were super practical and easy to follow. It's clear she doesn't just do this for a living; she does it because she loves it, and that passion shines through in her work. If you're on the fence about where to go for extensions, look no further. read more

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Kristina is amazing. She is always educating herself on the newest techniques and that translates into her being a true expert stylist. She cares deeply about the health of her clients' hair. She takes the time to listen, and it's just clear she's in this business to make her clients feel cared for and beautiful. I just love how she's an expert in what she does, and always goes above to make me feel welcomed and beautiful So glad I found her! read more

Kristina is amazing cannot recommend enough! She will give you the most gorgeous hair and is excellent at color and extensions

I have been coming to Kristina for all things hair for at least a decade (if not more) and I can absolutely say that she is the best at everything she does. She is constantly growing and evolving, educating herself on the latest in techniques and then figuring out a way to make them even better. Making her clients feel/look amazing is her priority, while always providing realistic expectations and keeping the hair as healthy as possible. Bringing extensions into my life was an absolute game-changer for which I am so grateful. It's fitting that her salon is like visiting a fairy princess palace because everything that happens in there is magic! read more

Kristina is a true hair extensions connoisseur. Prior to finding her, I had a less than pleasant experience where I was not fully informed of the best type of application method for my hair. I knew something was not right, so after finding her she was very honest from the initial consultation. Hair extensions are not cheap so you need to do all the research possible. It was a no brainer to pick Kristina for my hair extensions and I'm loving it. She uses the best quality and best application methods. I HIGHLY recommend anyone wanting to embark on the hair extension journey to visit her! Her salon has the cutest, most chic vibe and she's so friendly and welcoming even if you're a first timer! read more

Kristina did an amazing cut and balayage for me! I was dying of my long and lifeless COVID hair and she revitalized it completely! She's super experienced and understood my Asian hair problems (hard to lift for color). read more

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I had Kristina (the owner) and she is just a ray of sunshine! She is sweet and made me feel comfortable the minute I walked through the door. I came in with a very grown in balayage and it wasn't pretty. I had a picture of exactly what I wanted and Kristina delivered! She was so knowledgeable and knew EXACTLY what to do. I just sat there and she worked her magic and it was incredible. I had such a positive experience and will be coming back 100%! Also the salon itself was just gorgeous so that's always a plus! read more

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My extensions lasted so long!!! Kristina was such a professional. She was so kind and courteous to me during my appointment, always putting my best interest first and making sure I was comfortable the whole time. She is magical and the most talented hair person I have ever encountered. 10/10. read more

Wow! Best haircut experience ever. I had been obsessing over Nikkis instagram (@hairbynikkifitz) for months, and I was waiting for the right time to get a balayage from her! I was trying to book around mid December so it was hard to get an appointment, but she said she'd call me if there was a cancellation, and sure enough, there was, and she did! I walked in and was greeted by the beautiful Kristina, then swept away to my chair by Nikki who immediately offered my tea coffee water or wine, after I got my tea we discussed the state of my hair and the pictures I sent to get it where I wanted. She then proceeded to spend four laborious hours carefully dying each strand of my hair with a few different colors, all the while entertaining me with great chat. I even asked for a last minute cut to go along with my new color, and she obliged. The end result exceeded my expectations beyond measure! There is no doubt that Nikki is an master at her craft! Doing a balayage is a big deal! It's kinda scary, but I felt listened to, and super happy by the end. Would come back ten times out of ten. read more

Super cute salon with really neat art deco and welcoming warm vibes. Clean; using great products and very accommodating to last minute appointment requests. Got my first blowout (of I'm sure many to come) and it was a magical experience for a great treat yourself self care day! Thank you Sydney for the beautiful job and staff for being so kind and fun to spend a midday Saturday afternoonwith read more

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Kristina is hands down the best hair stylist I have ever been to. I have been going to her for 4 years now every 3 months for extensions and highlights and each time I leave feeling incredible! I have never once disliked my hair: She has nailed it every time, and even when I had one set of extensions fall apart from a manufacturer issue she got me in immediately to remedy the problem. Not only is she insanely efficient and talented, but she's also a genuinely good person. I have so much fun chatting with her and feel like her best friend every time I'm in her chair. I can't recommend her enough! read more

My hair never had ANY color on it. I have a lot of hair, thick, long, straight black hair. Never bleached, never fully dyed...NOTHING. I've been considering a change for some time now but since it was such a big step and process I did A LOT of research. Thank God I found this place and Sarah. She is GREAT, I'm so happy that my first hair experience was perfect. Definitely recommend her and the salon. Everyone is super nice and the salon is really pretty, cosy and fashion. Super happy with my look. read more

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KOA is seriously THE BEST salon. I personally see Nikki, but know the other ladies are great as well. I had been looking for the perfect sylist for literally years. Nikki will consult until she is sure we are 100% on the same page, then executes perfectly. My first time in, I was a little nervous (as most people are the first time with a stylist), but Nikki talked through my wishes so thouroghly that the nerves very quickly subsided...even before she started the service! I left feeling prettier and more confident than I had in years. Just as others said, the ambiance is here is Pinterest perfect. I feel like a queen when here! Fun music, good drink selection and great conversation. Price point is in line with other high end salons. Nikki and all the other ladies are so friendly! The overall experience is so fun yet incredibly relaxing. I wish there were the option for 5+ starts because KOA definitely deserves it! I HIGHLY recommend! read more

I've been looking to lighten my hair for a while and I'm so glad to I met Brittney Noalan! She did a fantastic job explaining the best & most healthy method of lightnening my hair. I met her for my first round of full highlights and it was a great experience. She is so fun to chat with and knowledgeable about how to keep one's hair healthy. I look forward to seeing her again and recommend that you check out her instagram: @hairbybrittneynoalan. Gwen read more

I just got my hair done by Kristina and I LOVE my new hair/look!!! I am kind of an anxious person by nature so the idea of sitting in a chair for a long time kind of freaks me out (again social anxiety) however she made me feel very relaxed and I slowly forgot about my nervousness. Not only that but time flew by really fast and we had such great conversations! She's truly a gem of a person and I am definitely going to see her again (for any hair appointments moving forward) :D read more

This is the cutest little salon nestled in the heart of Nob Hill. I was able to get in quickly for a last minute appointment. I saw Nikki who was fantastic. She was so great at communicating and problem solving to help me rework my look to better fit my face/habits. I totally recommend this spot and Nikki. You won't regret it! read more

Brittany did an amazing balayage with my dark asian hair. She is talented and has a lot of experiences and knowledge. She knew exactly what I wanted. I would love to go back 100%!!! I feel so good with my new hair and I just want to thank her for making me feel so beautiful. I would definitely recommend getting your hair colored with her read more

Kristina was great! It's truly refreshing to see a business owner who cares so much. Terrible customer service seems to have become the norm in Portland. I've gone to several high-end salons in Portland and else wear searching for the "right" stylist who actually knows and cares about their craft. I enjoyed our conversation. The salon is beautiful. Great job Kristina! See you in five weeks:) read more

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Nikki did an amazing job with my hair! I came in for a cut and blonde balayage. I told her what I wanted and she gave me exactly that. She was super friendly and easy to talk to. I'm extremely happy with my results and will definitely be coming back to see her. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Brittney did such a good job on my hair!!! She listened to exactly what I wanted and checked in with me through out the appointment to make sure we were on the right track. I came in with bleached, patchy hair and she was able to even it out and add some dimension. I'm so happy with the results! read more

Nikki is amazing! I recommend her, I cannot recommend her enough to be honest. She was patient and explained everything to me, what she could do, and what she couldn't. I love that, just let me know so I dont walk out horrified, right. After we discussed how and what would look best on my hair, Nikki was so fun to hang out with. While she did my hair we chatted about nothing and everything. I am very active and on the go all the time, so sitting in a chair for hours at a time can get very grueling for me. But it wasn't, Nikki was so fun to talk to and the time flew. In the end my hair turned out exactly how I wanted it. I already scheduled my next appointment and can't wait to hang with Nikki again! So thankful I found this salon, and I look forward to all my future hair goals with Nikki! read more

I am so happy I was referred to Kristina at Koa Salon. My hair dreams have been realized thanks to Kristina's expertise. I am over the moon! Nothing like a fresh do to make you feel good about yourself. It was 7 months since relocating from Hawaii. I was quite a project. I highly recommend Kristina!! Go book her now! Thank me later! read more

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I had an appointment with Krista Hilton (you can follow her at kristahilton_style on instagram) and decided to turn my blonde-ish balayage into an ash blonde balayage with a toning treatment and cut. She was so professional and nice, and the space is amazing! The color turned out great and she worked on getting it to the perfect tone using toner and working her magic with the color. Would highly recommend! read more

I just moved to Portland and was looking for a new stylist when I came across Koa's yelp reviews. The salon is so adorable...literally looks like a Pinterest board. I booked with Britt online (super easy and was able to get in two days later) after checking out her Instagram @_Styleswithlove and I'm soooo incredibly happy I did. I've been to some very nice salons in the Seattle area but this is by far the best color (babylights with balayage) I've ever had! I have definitely found my new Portland stylist! read more

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I came in and saw Whitney for a hair trim. She asked me what my hair goals are and I told her I wanted to have a long bob, but not for a long time as my hair is growing out and I want it to be less damaged. So I told her I only wanted a trim to reflect the hair length I currently had. She trimmed my hair and I didn't notice until I got home and showered but she cut my hair in a bob style, even though I told I didn't want it like that right now and one side of my hair was shorter than the other so she didn't cut it very well. I was disappointed in my experience at Koa and with Whitney. read more

Britt absolutely KILLED my hair. I had recently gone platinum and wanted a more natural look. She was able to take my platinum hair and turn it into what seemed like untouched hair! It looked amazing! I received so many compliments! Excited to go back and go to a darker brown! Check out her instagram for some more of her beautiful work: @_styleswithlove read more

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Kristina is absolutely amazing! She's so good at what she does and she really takes the time to figure out what method and look will work best for YOUR hair. She is also very easy to talk to and makes time in the chair fly-by. I love my new extensions!! read more

Love getting my hair done by Brittney! She's incredible! Listens to what I want and gives suggestions that turn out fantastic !

I've had two men's haircuts with Krista, and couldn't be happier with the results. I have thick, wavy hair, which in the past has caused problems for stylists, which in turn causes problems for me. But Krista listened to what I wanted and provided feedback on what kind of cut can get me there. I'll be coming back. As for the business itself, Koa is a clean, open space with nice, big windows facing 21st street. Coffee and refreshments are provided. It's a pleasant place to spend 30-60 minutes. read more

I was a regular of Aidan's at his old spot and I'll keep getting my haircut with him at Koa. I used to never do anything adventurous with my hair when I was younger and just the thought of figuring out how to style it gave me massive anxiety. Aidan's been great at walking me through different things that would work for me and what to expect as I work my hair towards a certain style. His recommendations for both how to style my hair and what to use with it have always been spot on. I used to loathe getting my haircut but it's always been fun and enjoyable with Aidan. Sidenote, I met the owner Kristina briefly and she was very nice and welcoming. I feel like the salon probably doesn't get many guys here (yet), and I felt a little worried going into such a nice place like Koa dressed in all black, but it didn't phase her a bit. Love the place and the location, I'll definitely enjoy coming back here again. read more

One of the things I dread most about moving is having to find a new hair stylist. I am SO glad I found Cristy! Of the four times I've colored my hair, with four different stylists, Cristy is the first to actually deliver what I envisioned! Not only did she color my hair absolutely perfect, she took the time to make sure I knew how to maintain and style it. She is extremely talented and knowledgable when it comes to hair! I am so relieved to have found her and not have to worry about another hair mishap! read more

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I get my hair done by Rachel at koa and she always does an amazing job! The salon itself is so cute, very bright and great lighting. There's also a big window which brings in natural light which I love. Parking is usually pretty easy to find too, I've never had an issue! Very clean salon and the stylists are all super nice and helpful read more

I was recommended to Kristina by one of my friends and she's the only person I've ever completely trusted with my hair. It has always been so hard for me to find someone that can get the color that I want properly executed but Kristina has been able to fulfill every color request- I wanted red and I got super vibrant red! She even sent me home with some product for maintenance which is above and beyond any other stylist I have been to. After I went red I wanted to go lighter and she was excited to make the change for me! It's always super comfortable at her salon, she's really fun and easy to talk to and really cares about her clients. I also really like the salon location, and the whole aesthetic of Koa (the plants are beautiful and I wish I could have that many in my house). I highly recommend Kristina and her beautiful salon!! read more

Kristina is a miracle worker! I went in for my first ever set of extensions and I can not believe how amazing my hair looks. She was super sweet, personable, and most of all, patient with all my questions during the consultation and the actual appointment; explained everything in detail and seemed genuinely excited with me at the end of the appointment. On a personal, serious note, I was dealing with some self esteem issues that came with weight gain and hair loss from a medication I was prescribed a year ago (currently on different meds) so I had been feeling a little down about myself for awhile, but I feel so pretty now. I know that may sound like a really bad infomercial but like I said before, miracle worker. The color and cut is blended so perfectly with the beaded row extensions. Yes, they are a little costly, but you get what you pay for. I would rather pay a little more and know I am in good, experienced hands. The salon itself is clean, very cute and they offer you snacks, tea, water, and flavored coffee. I will definitely be a long time returning client! read more

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Saw reviews on Kristina,i called and was told she does a consultation over the text messages first. I texted her and told her what i was hoping to get and she suggested i send her my hair photo and the color i was thinking.. after some back and forth messages and photos I asked her to confirm the date she was willing to do face to face consultation or the actual appointment... and she never got back to me !! Totally unprofessional attitude, strangely enough the consultation by texts and then she doesn't have the decency to confirm or even get back to you. If someone is so unprofessional at the start i wonder how it is if any client needs to follow up on after service. big NO for me..!! read more

I had an amazing experience with Kristina. She's professional, funny, kind, and easy to talk to. The time goes by so fast. She put my at ease with all of my worries as it was my first time getting extensions. She patiently answered all of my questions and made me feel comfortable every step of the way. Her studio is gorgeous and a super inviting space. I've gotten so many compliments on my hair and everyone thinks it's all natural- the extensions are integrated so masterfully into my hair. 20/10 would recommend! read more

For the first time in my life I am IN LOVE with my hair. I wanted to be beachy and lighter and Cristy helped me get there! She was friendly and took time to listen to what I wanted. She truly wanted to get it just right. She educated me on the process, and she gave me an incredible hair cut too! I feel like a summer goddess with my new mane!! I wanted my style and color to be as low maintenance as possible (even as a blonde/beige) and here I am 2-3 months later and my hair is still gorgeous !!! If you're looking for a great stylist, go see Cristy at KOA, you won't be disappointed. read more

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I recently started going to Koa after my previous stylist gave me stripey highlights that didn't blend well with my natural. Nikki gave me some balayage and low lights, toned my platinum down to blend better with my darker roots and along the way gave me pointers on ways to keep my hair healthy, non-brassy and overall just easier to manage. She was very friendly, professional and most importantly... I feel like I can trust her which is hard to find in a stylist. The salon is gorgeous, very bright and well decorated. I love the rose gold chandeliers! They aren't the cheapest salon but it's well worth the spend knowing that you're gonna leave with a beautiful new do. Cheap hair is not good and good hair is not cheap! I would recommend Koa to any of my friends or anyone looking for balayage or color-correction. read more

For my first time ever going into a salon to get my hair done I was not so happy. I loved how my hair turned out but it was not the color that I had talked to cristina about during consultation. I wanted a warm light blonde but I got a super ashy toned dirty blonde. Now, I still liked it but after 2 days, haven't washed the hair yet, checking my hair and I notice that the middle section and lower was NOT the same color as the rest. It was not evenly colored at all. If I wanted it patchy I would've done it myself or had a friend do it. Honestly had no idea what she was even charging me for since on the website it says 80-100$ but ended up paying 240$. Kinda ridiculous since my hair was kind of thin and only shoulder length. Beautiful salon in a really nice area. I still enjoyed parts of the salon experience but for the price and the results, not so happy. read more