If you have curly/wavy hair that other stylists just can't seem to work with, book your appointment with Summer today. Not only does she always provide a quality cut that enhances my natural curls but she has fully enlightened me when it comes to a tried and true curly hair method, so that I know how to take care of my hair on a daily basis. I hardly even have to spend time styling it with how effective her advice has been and I get so many compliments! Gilded Opal is a cozy little salon right across from Ken's bakery, perfect for grabbing a delicious pastry before refreshing your hairstyle. If you're like me and experience sensory overwhelm easily, this place is a breath of fresh air amidst a world of loud sounds, terrible music, crowds, oppressive lighting, and pressure to spend more than you originally set out to spend. I never feel rushed or crowded and I never need to wait around at Gilded Opal. I recommend this spot to anyone who wants top quality service without all the fuss, noise, product pushing, and strong chemical smells. read more

This weekend my wife and I needed hair cuts and our normal barber wasn't available. We reached out to Summer and the Gilded Opal and she got us right in. This is the first time we had been there and had her cut our hair! The salon is cute, little old school but homie. Parking does suck so please get there early that was the only bad part. I went first and while my hair cut isn't hard it is a mens cut and often I find that barbers do a better job. However Summer knocked it out of the part. She was careful with details and understanding what I wanted. Overall it was one of the better cuts I have had. After mine cut she did my wife who has very very long hair but also an undercut. We came in for the undercut but she did end up getting 4" cut off to ensure that the hair remained healthy. It was a good suggestion. Overall we were very happy with our cuts, level of service and skill. We will be back! read more

Sierra was amazing, so friendly and easy to talk to. She helped me with a transformation haircut and i loved the results!

I was frantically marching down 21st looking to get a haircut to chop off my COVID quarantine locks (think Justin Beiber circa 2009). Luckily I saw an open shop and swooped in (after calling in for an appointment due the county rules). Matt Clune was gracious enough to squeeze me in. Matt did a wonderful job on my haircut. He is extremely nice person. I generally have an irrational disdain for sitting and getting my haircut, but Matt made the process enjoyable. I even learned about a tv show I need to watch (Wandavision). I will go back to Matt for all my haircuts in the future. read more

I very randomly picked Gilded Opal just based on the cute sign! I had my hair cut by Amie and she was awesome. I needed a "quarantine clean up" with some long layers and she got my hair feeling and looking great. (My photo doesn't do it justice, sorry.) Amie made feel like a human again. Lol. I cannot wait to pop in again for some color. ALSO I could easily see they take COVID protocols very seriously, so I felt safe in spite of being out in the world. Go and let Amie take care of you. read more

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Woke up one morning and decided it was a perfect day to trim my bangs! I didn't have to look further than Gilded Opal. Mat squeezed me in for a same day appointment. I texted him, you can find his number on the site, under the stylists tab. He was so welcoming & did a terrific job. I love my bangs. He even took the time to fix them up for me. I recommend reaching out to Mat for your hairstyle needs. Fabulous! read more

I went in to have Mat do my hair and he did a fabulous job. He was kind and knowledgeable, he educated on my choices and supported my decision. The salon is adorable, the atmosphere is welcoming and the staff are kick ass! read more

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They have a lame vibe to be honest. Sad because I had a really good haircut with a woman there who I lost the never number of unfortunately and this time I got whatever stylist they assigned me and she seemed not great so kind of happy it wasn't able to make the appointment. There are better salons out there who are more accommodating of their clients needs. read more

I have found the perfect blinding specialist at the perfect price! Here! At Gilded Opal! Alea blended the varying shades of blonde in my hair to be a perfect cool blonde after asking if I wanted to go warm or cool (I'm with the cool). It was a fun and comfortable experience at a great price. I would recommend Alea and Gilded Opal to anyone - especially my fellow fake blondes. read more

Gilded Opal - Hair coloring - Bleach - Hair Salons Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Amie is AMAZING!!!!! (She's a miracle worker seriously) I found Opal when I was was walking on 21st street right after a consultation with Koa Beauty, they basically told me what I wanted to do with my hair was impossible and I should return my extensions. I walked straight into Gilded Opal and was attracted in by the wonderful aesthetic of the salon. So unique! I met with Amie who greeted me as soon as possible and sat down to talk about my hair. She said it was a risk but doable! I had pitch black box dye hair that I have been putting on my head for years - Amie was able to do my whole head and extensions in one day!! My hair is still in 100% condition then it was before. She really is a miracle worker and this place is a hidden gem (literally hehehe.) 1,010 % would recommend her and her fashion forward salon with extremely friendly stylist! Thanks Amie! read more

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I think I'm kind of like Eva's groupie. I have followed her from the time I met her at another local salon since 2012. If she moves, I have to move with her. She's just that talented. Moreover, she is really sweet and a great conversationalist. Since I have been her client for so long, I've really seen her talents turn into artistry. She keeps up on all the current trends and even did some training in Paris, France. Personally, she has taken me from having box dyed black hair to blonde, not once, but twice. I have solemnly promised to never dye my hair dark again. She's the most amazing colorist you will ever encounter. My hair is still long, middle of my back, and undamaged. I am also very particular about my cut. Eva is extremely skilled at cutting my long hair with just the right amount of layering. I leave her chair looking like a million bucks each time. If you are looking for a stylist that can do it all and is on trend, go to Eva. 2017 - Review # 21 read more

Called for an appointment and was told they would call me back, but never did. I would recommend adding online scheduling on your website.

Liz is your girl if you want the balayage of your dreams! I am obsessed with the way she made my hair look! It's so good! She pays attention to detail and I felt like she really listened to what I was dreaming up for my hair. Liz really educated me through out the whole process. So glad I found her! I scheduled my appointment with her on my app Schedulicity. It was so simple and quick! I look forward to having my go to hair stylist! Also this salon has a convenient location and is only a short drive from Beaverton! read more

Gilded Opal - Went for round 2 with Liz about a week ago. She does such an incredible job! - Hair Salons Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I have super long, super thick hair, and I'm generally pretty difficult to please when it comes to a cut (i promise im only 3/4 diva). After a number of disappointments at other salons, and a dozen bottles of biotin, i found Amie. She's the only stylist ive found in the city that i trust, knowing that she wont get carried away and turn my 2 inch trim into a 2 year regrowing commitment. She's also been in the industry for a number of years and she's got expert-level understanding of texture, waves, and thickness, making sure that everything lays the way that it should. She's also such a nice person, and fun to gossip with (which is a part of the fun, amiright?) Finally, i go in for a trim pretty infrequently, because i always want my hair to be longer. Amie actually remembered my specific layering preferences almost a year after my last cut! What?!?! Also the other stylists at gilded opal seem really nice, and the whole vibe of the place is fun and relaxing. I dont usually write reviews, but i really want this business to get some attention for the excellent work that they do. You wont be disappointed. read more

Mat did an amazing job on my hair! They were super friendly and attentive. Everyone else was super friendly as well!! I'll definitely be back. read more

I have my haircuts and color done by Mat Clune for the past 6+ years. He is a very talented Barber/Stylist and is great with color! The salon takes every measure to ensure everyone's safety during COVID. read more

Amie has done my hair for years and always gets my hair to whatever color and cut I'm hoping. I change colors often and Amie is always super realistic about how long it will take and what it will look like. I've gone blond, purple, blue, orange, and many other colors without damage. Thank you, Amie! read more

I had not had a hair cut in over two years, with the exception of begging my boyfriend to trim my gnarly split ends ... which really was turning into a long-term disaster. My hair had gotten quite long, had no shape, and was a sea of split ends. I had spent years curling the ends every, single day to make it look half way decent for work. Fried! I had walked by this place a million times and finally made an appointment with Amie. Best decision ever! Amie took her time on the consult with me before the cut even began. She ran ideas past me, clearly understood my hair's texture, and knew how to work with it right away. (I have fine hair with a very slight wave.) Once we had talked through everything, Amie gave me probably one of the best cuts I have had in my adult life. (I am in my 40s.) It flows nicely, lays naturally, and I don't have to do much to it to have it look great if I don't want to. I left feeling renewed and like a million bucks. One of the best parts: This salon is so unpretentious. I felt welcomed and comfortable, like I was in one of my favorite neighborhood places ... which Gilded Opal has quickly become. Thank you Amie!! read more

Highly recommend this salon. Great cozy place right on 21st. Mat Clune is an awesome stylist and barber. I felt very comfortable and they take all the necessary precautions during Covid. They'll take great care of you and you won't regret it :) read more

Mat was incredible! Thank you so much for listening to what I wanted and giving me exactly that. I really appreciate it! Looking forward to my next appointment read more

TL;DR I've been changing my hair routinely for about 15 years. Eva is the first stylist to not only keep my hair seriously healthy, but also looking really freaking cool looking ALL THE TIME. The details: I've been getting my hair done by Eva for about 6 months. She's SO AMAZING!!! Easily the best part of my 2016. She does more than color your hair, she literally paints it with dye. She was (and still is) an artist before she got into hair design, so she's aware of color theory and that lends itself really well to frequent color changes without constantly having to bleach. I get several compliments a day, and even though I go longer than some for re-dyes, it fades out super well and people think it's intentional a month or more later. Eva is super flexible, keeps up to date with new techniques, and is always down to try something new! If she doesn't feel like you'll be a good fit together, she has several people she can connect you with to best suit your needs. While she specializes in short haircuts, she's guiding me through growing my hair out (again) and every length is something to look forward to. No awkward stages here! As someone who's tried to grow their hair out time and again, but has always gotten bored, I'm finally confident I've found someone who will keep me looking how I want to look! Lastly, the Ward Stroud studio itself has a great atmosphere, is super relaxed, and everyone I've met there has been really down to earth and excited for each other. I normally get really unique color combos and the stylists are all really supportive and eager to see how it will turn out. You honestly can't do better than Eva! read more

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Eva is your go to girl, for amazing hair. She has host of knowledge when it comes to all of the color trends, yet also knows what's classy and timeless. She is an amazing communicator, to boot. Just speak up and let her know what you desire and she will work with you on directing your hair vision into a reality. I also love the products she uses! The location of Ward Stroud's is super convenient, in Nob Hill. The atmosphere is calm and cozy, for being in such a busy area of town. read more

I've had the best experiences with Amie. I was recommended a few times to try out GO's services, and chatted with a few of the stylists until deciding Amie was the best fit for the dark to light transition we are now doing with my hair. She's been able to healthily transform my hair and I'm super happy with her engagement. I have social anxiety, and Amie's the best about staying engaged, but making me feel like I can still chill during my appointment and actually relax, and have my hair appointments be exciting and comfortable rather than a little anxious, which I've felt with other studios. Their pricing is right in line with other hair salons, and they're flexible and communicative during appointments, as well as quickly responding when I had a question outside of my appointments. Love supporting Amie and her studio - I've seen all the stylists there over the months with various clients do super solid jobs, timely, and with great customer service. read more

I followed my stylist Mat to his new location here and I like the location of the shop, the staff was very friendly and they are taking precautions with Covid very seriously which I appreciate very much. Mat is a fantastic stylist with years of knowledge and experience and I highly recommend him if you are planning on booking an appointment here! read more

For some reason, finding a hairstylist seems to be the most difficult task of all time. I've spent YEARS flipping through hair dressers ever few months. This one is too expensive and that one hasn't done a very good job in the past and the other has a weird vibe to it that I don't like. There always seems to be something, right? Not here. I had an existential crisis recently and determined that I needed to let go of 6 inches of dead hair IMMEDIATELY. I called all over Portland (after narrowing down options on Yelp - I was desperate enough to call a few 3-stars!) and no one could take me for over a week, and even then it would cost at least $80 for a haircut. What is up with that? I am all about fair pricing, but come on. I was lucky to call this salon because Natalie called me back promptly and agreed to fit me in her schedule that day! The salon was a tiny little hole in the wall on 21st that I never would've looked twice at, but easily my best salon experience in Portland to date. There's no fancy decor, no skinny women offering tea, just people getting their hair cuts without having to pay for all of the extravagances. Natalie did a perfect job with my hair, and that is no easy feat! She explained my own hair type to me, which had never been done before, and discussed her technique and how it would achieve what I wanted. She was hilarious and I had a really fun time hanging out with her! I was in and out quickly, but she perfected the 'do. I am so pleased with my experience here and can't wait to go back! read more

Kelsey gave me a great cut! She got me in on the same day on a 3 day weekend. She was very knowledgeable, made sure she understood what I was looking for, explained what she was doing for me, gave me some recommendations for my hair and for good places to try out in the neighborhood. She was a pleasure to talk to. My cut, wash, and dry was $65. Thanks Kelsey! read more

I love Amie! I have an incredible amount of hair and I've never really found anyone that knew how to deal with it all, until I met Amie, that is. She's the only one I've ever gone to that consistently makes me look good every time. If you want someone to do a great job and make you look amazing, call Amie. read more

Absolutely in love with my hair (color and cut) and the Portland-chill culture of the staff here.

I had my second cut with Eva Marrale today. She is great and clearly knows her stuff. She talked through some different options for the cut with me and gave me just what I was looking for. I'll definitely be going back. read more

What a fabulous experience! I ended up in Portland due to a family emergency and needed a trim. I walked in and there was Kelsey! She was very welcoming and pampered me, just what I needed. She gave me a wonderful head massage and suggested a ph balancing conditioner which has made my hair sooo soft!! Her trim was so perfect exactly what I wanted. I highly recommend going to Kelsey if you want a great cut! read more

Hmmmmm.... This is difficult to write. I LOVED Tricia's energy & I hear she's incredible with curly hair, but, I have to say... I'm so terribly disappointed with the haircut I received. The problem is really my bangs. I was SO CLEAR that did not want them texturized. I HATE that look. I prefer clean, straight lines, especially when I can't help but to see it every flipping time I look in the mirror. She was such a delight to chat with & have a beer with. I completely trusted her with the scissors. And now I'm stuck bobby pinning my bangs, just like when they were too long. She also took about 2 inches off the ends and gave a little layers. That looks good. Alas, now I wait about 3 months for these things to grow out... No fun, flirty New Years for me. Bummed. read more

Eva just gave me the best haircut of my life. I'm pretty sure that it's the haircut I've been trying to get for the past 25 years. I've never loved my hair this much!!!!!!!!! read more

Men, this place is for you too! I've been getting my hair cut with Emily at Ward Stroud for about six months now, and I never leave unsatisfied. She's fun, easy to work with, and does a great job with my thick mop. I generally can call and get an appointment with her the same day, but be warned she is getting busier. Amie does a great job too, though, so hard to go wrong with this place. Emily always offers me a water or PBR to sip while she's cutting, and she gives great head massages. As a guy who spent most of his 20s getting $18 cuts at Sport Clips, it was gonna take something special to make me pay more for my hair. This place sealed the deal, but still doesn't break the bank at $30 for a cut and shampoo. Strongly recommended. read more

I love this place! Super classy, cute, and not at all pretentious. Mostly, I love Mat! I have been going to him for 4 years and really have loved getting to know him. He is a fantastic stylist; I have never had such a great haircut (and I have annoyingly thick hair). Mat is truly gifted, I really recommend trying to book with him if you can get a spot! read more

Amie is just terrific. I've been going to her for over four years now, after moving here from Boston, and her color is by far the best color I've ever had including in very well-known Boston salons. She's also terrific at cutting my hair to fit my personality and style. She listens carefully and is very gifted at cuts. I always walk out looking and feeling great. And she's a wonderful person to boot, which is great since color & cut can take a few hours. Highly, highly recommend in every way. read more

Janelle rocks my hair. She is knowledgeable and skilled. Very professional. I am tired of the chain salon cuts: Bishops, Chrome; they are not reliable. My wife always loves my hair cut from Janelle! read more

Awesome place , great location . Matt Clune always provides an excellent cut .Wouldn't go anywhere else .

Eva started cutting my hair two years ago, when I moved here. Men's curly hair is challenging. Many stylists leave you with a puffy dome. A cranial shrubbery. Some warped cross between a 70s microphone head and a chia pet. Not Eva. Her deft skills with the scissors leave me looking good _every_ time. And she has his knack for a "durable" Haircut thAt looks good as I it grows out. You will not be disappointed. read more

Came in to see Emily for a cut last week ready for a big change. I let her know that I was wanting to minimize thinning that I have been experiencing, and to maximize my curls. She did just that. This lady loves big hair as much as I do, and knows curls better than anyone that has ever cut my hair. So happy! If you are a curly haired gal looking for a phenomenal cut with texture and volume, you must see Emily! read more

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I've been sitting on this review for two weeks, but I can't stay quiet any longer. I received the worst haircut of my 41 year life from Eva. I went in with a long undercut pixie that was overly textured at the ends and a challenge to style. After a lengthy discussion with Eva (who started my appointment 30 minutes late), during which I provided several photos of MYSELF with the haircut I wanted to work towards, she began. And TWO HOURS later, I exited with hardly any hair left. Her method was "interior cutting", meant to remove some weight. The result: visible patches of hair that is between a half inch to an inch long, along my front hair line and in my part. And the rest is uneven and still overly textured. The neckline is uneven. She said that I could style it in a pompadour; that does not even remotely resemble the photos I showed her of my goal. Nor is it true. If I push it back off my face, there are hundreds of hairs that are significantly shorter than the rest, and therefore do not cooperate with the other longer hairs. It is a nightmare that may ultimately result in cutting it all off the length of the short hairs and starting over. Very disappointed. I do not recommend. read more