I was growing out a short haircut and needing some help...booked last minute appointment and got…read moreMatt. I told him I was feeling like going "mullety" (my hair was just growing too big outward from my head, needed to lose some bulk not length) and he was all in! Got a great haircut from a great hairstylist in a great place - loved the whole experience. I will definitely go back. Highly recommend Matt and Bang, Cut and Color!

As we are all victims of the COVID hair, I had accepted the fact they I would be shaggy for a…read morewhile. A friend told me about Bang, and I thought why not check it out. They were open when it was allowed and were following the protocols. They had an opening with Kayla, who I knew so thought, let's do it. Due to COVId street parking is a bit easier, but do plan ahead for parking. Once we return to a new normal. They ask you the standards questions and you enter with a mask and you wash your hands. Kayla was great. We discussed options and she got to work. We had good conversation and in no time the cut was over. I like that she gave me a cool textured look on top and it's been always to style since I left. The space is great. Spacious and decorated with old signs, and knick knacks. Pretty cool. You pay over the phone so there is limited touch. It's pretty cool. My usual stylist moved, so needed to find someone new. Sad to change but happy with what I found. Went in for a clean up and after talking with Sierra she made a few suggestions and being open to possibilities, I said "let's do it!" Immediately, I knew I was going to like it. Sierra is so positive and it was a great experience. A Bang Experience. I love my hair and the suggestions for hair care and style options just added to the experience. You just got to give it a try. Call now to schedule your individualized experience

Because of Kaitlyn I have a signature look. I went for years and years (and years and years)…read morewithout a haircut because I was traumatized by mediocre stylists who a) had their own agenda or b) didn't listen to what I wanted. And then I read about this rare (what I thought was a mythical) creature - a stylist who actively cared about what her clients wanted, while also providing brutally honest feedback about their current hair situation and their hair vision, but then worked with them to achieve something otherworldly. Okay, maybe I'm exaggerating, but that's how I've felt. I came to Kaitlyn with a tangly brown limp mess. I wanted an ombre (a multi toned hair effect) of my natural hair color to white then blue. Instead she offered up a moderate balyage (highlights blending seamlessly) of aquatic. The next time I saw her, more of my hair was balayaged with aquatic, and now basically my whole head is aquatic colored. She transformed me into a sea queen, and everywhere I go people compliment my mermaid hair (no, really, they do). And I legit had nothing to do with it. I never thought I'd have ocean-inspired hair, but it looks so natural that the first time I did it people were like "yeah, that's how you were always supposed to look." WHAT? She also trims me up and offers advice on how to manage the style (french braids are a go, messy buns always work, pony's should be avoided, and can we bring back the scrunchie already?). And I know, without a doubt, that the moment I were to walk in and say, "I'm done with this, could I have something 'normal' please?" she'd find the exact perfect look for me, my face structure, my skin tone, my personality. My partner also sees her every four to five weeks; she keeps his hair and beard line fresh. Love the studio itself - it's small but very modern, minimalist chic. There's ONLY street parking, so if you're in it for more than two hours you might wanna consider Ubering. Also, there are other talented stylists who work here, so maybe go see them? Because Kaitlyn's booking up way to fast and far out now for my liking. (No, it's okay, really, you can see her too... Iet's live in a world where everyone loves their gorgeous hairdos).

Jill is a hair guru and knows her stuff! She'll take care of whatever needs your mane might need…read more I've been going to Jill for over 2 years now and she's taken care of me every time! La Morena is an adorable spot centrally located, with beautiful green plants and gold accents all around. Beautiful decor! Go see Jill for your hair - you'll be in amazing hands!

Love my lashes! I've been going to Allison for years and always love the results. Highly recommend…read moreOcean Waves Salon.

Always love my hair when I leave no one ever pressures me to color my silver hair and they're…read morealways nice and professional and helpful

Bought a Groupon massage package and the massage was consistently wonderful that I'm going to work…read moreit into my budget to go weekly. Joe does a great job listening to and addressing my concerns. I go for deep tissue and he can bring the pressure.

I have been searching for about seven years since I moved to Maine for someone to do my hair…read more Kristina is wonderful! I have been so happy with my haircut since I found her. I am no longer afraid to get it cut.

I followed my hair stylist Jessica Levecque to this salon after she left her previous salon, and I…read moream so glad I did! This space is absolutely beautiful. Situated right on Congress street in a bustling downtown location, this place is a pure gem. Giant windows in the front allow for a lot of natural light, which adds even more to the wonderful ambience they have going on here. No harsh lighting here! The decor is simple yet beautiful. The hair stylists work well together and are super friendly! You can really tell that the owner takes pride in her work, as do her employees. The bathroom even has a glamorous feel! I feel at home when I'm here, and I am so glad Jessica made the transition to this space! She is accepting new clients as well so if you're looking for a salon where you want to feel beautified yet comfortable, with affordable prices and in close proximity to so many fun other stores downtown, you should give this place a call! *It's right next door to Taco Escobarr too which is another plus...hello tequila and tacos! :)

Love Laura and Jess! Great cuts and styling! Been going to Laura for years and when she's too busy…read morewe see Jess.

Jonathan was great and explained a lot about shampoos and treatment going forward with my treatment…read moreplan to grow my hair

Got my hair cut by Denise a week or so ago. Not as careful a cut as I'm used to by my regular…read morestylist, but it looks good. She took my cues--I'm not a talkative person. The place is friendly and on time. They have an easy online scheduler.

So disappointed and upset at my experience. I went in and explained I'm a natural blonde and get…read morehighlights once a year to brighten things up in the winter and the sun takes care of the rest in the summer, so I wanted something super low maintenance that would grow out as naturally as possible. I let her know I had a wedding coming up and I chose here because they explicitly advertise low maintenance highlights that grow out without harsh lines. As soon as I got back from the shampoo bowl I noticed my blonde was multiple shades lighter than anything I would be able to keep up with, and panicked a bit. Kristen acknowledged it was a lot. When we looked at the line of where the highlights started versus my root she expressed understanding that this wasn't super blended and tried to put some color on it to fix it. There were also spots where the bleach bled, so there are random (literal) spots in my hair that are much brighter than other areas (see pics). I was stressing since this was the very front of my hair that would show in an updo, and the side of my head looked like there was a bald spot from the bleach lol. She assured me I could come back to get some lowlights or some kind of correction so I tipped well and left, despite being pretty anxious. I reached out to Kristen the next day to schedule a fix like she said and this was her response: "Sorry you're not happy with your color! I feel as though my hair coloring technique isn't what you're looking for and another artist will have the technique you're looking for. In this case, we will refund you for your service." What??? I have two weeks until a wedding and if that's not your technique, then why do you advertise highlights with "optimal brightness without noticeable lines or harsh grow out"? Such a strange way of handling it when you don't deliver well. Leaving me high and dry, stressing out trying to find an appointment somewhere rather than fixing it. And I personally think if you can't fix highlights that don't look good or bleach bleeds, you shouldn't be doing highlights in the first place. Like I said strange, disappointing experience. I can see that someone else on here had a similar one, too. Also the owner responded to my google review by accusing me of making the stylist feel "unsafe." The same stylist who had me get my phone out while I was in the chair, look up her personal instagram, follow her, and told me to reach out to her on there to book a lowlight to fix my hair. Very strange thing to do with someone you feel "unsafe with." Accusing me of making the stylist feel unsafe and trying to shame me into deleting my review rather than just admitting they handled this situation poorly and didn't have the ability to deliver or fix their mistakes just underscores my experience.

From the moment I stepped through Balayage Portland's doors, I LOVED the vibes! This is every…read moreInsta-lovers dream! Palm leaf wallpaper with a hot pink background and chic, modern furniture adorn this salon. What's an added bonus is they also have a cute boutique shop the minute you walk in! You can buy clothes AND treat yourself to a new you! After being suggested by a new friend to see Cait & seeing her work on Insta, I had to book an appointment! Cait's portfolio on her Insta is amazing. She caters to blondes specifically, which is why I thought she would be able to restore my dark roots back to a silver-blonde. Unfortunately, if you are not too familiar with hair textures other than caucasians, you will be faced with a challenge. Asian hair takes MUCH longer to process, which is why we are willing to pay an experienced hairstylist who dedicates a whole day to us $700-900... Cait is my girl, she is SUPER AWESOME. Her humor is ON POINT. We both don't take life too seriously, which is why it was so easy working with her! But, if you know Portland, Maine's demographics... you don't get to experience that challenge. After 2-3 days, my hair color faded to where it didn't even look like I had gotten it done...

First client of the day. I waited for a few minutes for them to open at 8. I didn't ask for…read moreanything special so I got a cut that was okay for the day.

While the cost of the cut may be more than at some basic places, the quality of the haircut shows…read more Staff was very kind.