Due to some weather-related issues, I ended up having to fly to New England a day earlier than…read moreplanned, resulting in me being there for an event I wanted to look presentable for with pretty outgrown hair. After some quick googling I found Lavender and put myself on the waitlist for the next two days, assuming there was no chance I'd get an opening. I was thrilled when I got an email about an opening, but less thrilled about the price - I've gone to plenty of high end salons, but this was going to be about 1/3 more than I've ever paid to get my hair cut. But desperate times call for desperate measures and this hair needed cutting. The salon itself is beautiful with lush plants everywhere. The owner, Laurel, spent more time working to understand my hair (wavy with a mind of its own) and lifestyle (low-maintenance, no time to spend on hair) than anyone ever has. Ultimately I told her I didn't know what I wanted and was open to ideas. Our conversation during the cut was nice and not forced, which is not always the case with hair appointments. I felt like she really "got" me - when she finished my cut it was pretty perfect. She knew that I'd want it long enough to tuck behind my ears, even though we hadn't even discussed that. She knew how to cut it in such a way that it would wear well even with my laziness about my hair. She gave me some quick styling tips without pushing products on me. It was a great experience. Several months later and it's still looking fantastic. Again, the price definitely made me hesitate but since I rarely get my hair cut I could rationalize. I'd absolutely go back next time I'm in Portland.

Beyond grateful to have found Laurel and her team!! We moved from LA and I struggled to find a new…read moresalon home. It takes me 30 mins to get here, but I always look forward to it!!

I've been going to Janelle's salon since 2018. It's time that I wrote a review :) I love Janelle!…read moreShe is just fantastic. I have a hectic lifestyle especially when I have to travel for work and/or work different time zones. She is flexible and accommodating. Her rates are also reasonable. The salon is well-kept. Note that there are other awesome stylists as well but Janelle is my regular stylist and yes, she owns the place. I love that she lets me be daring with my styles and colors. Here's some sampling of her amazing work.

Janelle No. which I have been going to for 7 years, is terrific. The business is clean, fresh,…read moreopen. The variety of services is amazing, and when my primary person is, infrequently, unavailable, the substitute providers have also been exellent. They listen carefully to my concerns, provide suggestions, and throughout the process they make sure I am comfortable and that they are providing the hair care that I want. I have never had a bad cut and with Janet's suggestions I occasionally change my style if cut with great success. Highly recommend: 5 stars

UPDATE: It's always a sign of a good business when you keep coming back--and after nearly two years…read morein Portland, I've continued to go to Beehive and wouldn't dream of going anywhere else! The cuts and color I get there are so good that I can get away with two "big" visits per year and two visits for maintenance, so my hair stays in great condition and just looks lived-in and healthy. And the ambiance is even nicer now that Liana has expanded by bringing in a few additional talented stylists! This also opens up more possibilities for appointments, so if you're looking for an intimate salon with a great staff, this is definitely the place to go.

I recently relocated back home to Portland in April. And after being almost three months past due…read morefor my regular haircut+balayage I was desperate for some much needed haircare (other wonderful by-product of covid...not). I found my stylist Maggie on instagram and then looked Beehive up here on Yelp. I was pretty impressed. So I reached out to Maggie made an appointment via text and then got the appointment request and alert after. I asked Maggie before how the salon was running. She told me I would be the only one in there with her for most of the time and she would be wearing a mask throughout. I felt very comfortable and safe. One of the other stylists did come in later with a client but there was a chair between us. I was also pleased to note in case anyone forget they had extra masks available at the door. Maggie took ten minutes with me before asking me what I was looking for. I told her I usually had a balayage with a haircut including layers and some thinning. My hair is pretty wild and thick so I tried to warn her it may take her some time to prep and then cut. She was really efficient with her time. So often you go to a stylist and they loose track of time it's annoying. She was so sweet and fun I felt like we were best friends right away. When it was done I was really impressed by how she blended the color and really brightened it up for the start of summer. The salon itself is a cozy little spot situated on the side street behind Nosh. There's metered parking right in front but you do have to pay for it. The salon is really cute inside with exposed brick, some nice plants setup, and limited clutter. So awful you go to a salon with too much product on display or magazines that it just looks messy. Not at Beehive. I highly highly recommend beehive and Maggie. Although you're going to want to book your next appointment while you're there they book up fast.

Tasha has been my hairstylist for 3 years. Since she's recently joined the Kutz team I'm not only…read moreexcited to have my hair done but I'm excited to spend time in the salon. I always look forward to being immersed in the lively, inspiring and welcoming vibe the ladies at Kutz create. Tasha is a master of her craft. Not only is she confident and consistent in her color and cut technique but she understands how to interpret requests in order to create a style that compliments the individuality of each client, proving her ability as an advanced stylist and her dedication to her client. From the beginning she has built a relationship of trust and authenticity with me. Since I spend several hours in the chair at Kutz I'm also fortunate enough to watch Kitty and Megan create beautiful and innovative hairstyles. I'm proud to be a client here as I always feel invigorated and confident when I leave. I'm excited to tell the people who compliment my hair where I go and who I see. Keep up the amazing work ladies I always look forward to seeing what your capable of.

I have loved the large spa/salon experience for most of my adult life...but Kutz is my new favorite…read moreplace. The intimacy and friendliness of this place reminds me of truvy's hair sop in steel magnolias, only with a funky authentic portland flair. There's no pretentious vibe and each of the stylists are encouraged to be themselves rather than conforming to a salon brand image. I love it here and so grateful that Tasha moved to such a cool place. Go see Tasha for amazing color and cuts and enjoy the atmosphere.

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...

Such a talented group of hairstylists. The staff is fabulous and the salon is comfortable…read more Sitting outside on the front deck while your color processes is perfect.

The best haircut I have had in a long time!!! Guy is super talented! I am so happy I found this…read moresalon!!'

Have used Krystal for a number years. She's efficient, always on time. And she listens!read more

Alison is a makeup magician!…read more She did my makeup for my headshots and the entire experience was not only spectacular, but my photos (by the lovely emilie inc.) came out amazing. Talk about a huge confidence builder! How often do you see photos of yourself and think, "Wow, that's me?!" Alison moved into this studio space maybe a year ago now, and it is beautifully decorated. I don't know when I'll next need a makeup refresh (date night? what's that?!) but I would go with her in a heartbeat.

A long time client of Miss Kelley has followed her to this new location. Easy access off of highway…read more95 within minutes you arrive. In the same parking lot as Howell's gun and target store. Plenty of parking here. Entrance is easy to see and handicap accessible. Kelley's station is the first, closest to the door. They have a small sitting area where you can find refreshments while you wait. Bathroom is right there as well. Multiple booths for stylists and at the back is the nail technician section. Many colors and styles of nail paints are available. Two sinks for washing or rinsing of hair. One stylist does extensions of every color and length you could want. Hours are good for me since I live/work in Portland. I will continue to support Miss Kelley for as long as she will have me. Thank you for taking such good care of me

Sheer Bliss is a great place to get your hair cut! The owner is always in the store and the vibe…read moreis always upbeat and friendly. The salon is new, always super clean and they make every effort to accommodate YOUR schedule. I truly think you will be happy you went!