Had a haircut with Anna Rose. While she was a great conversationalist and very sweet, I told her to cut about 2-3 inches to get rid of the dead ends. However, from past my boobs to just barely having the longest layers past my shoulders is much more than 2-3 inches. Definitely ask for longer than you want because she will cut more and say "your hair will love this". read more

My girlfriend went to get her hair cut before graduation, she was hesitant and nervous at first but Melissa (who was specifically requested for the cut due to a friend's recommendation) made her feel comfortable and welcome. They chatted as she washed her hair and listened to what she wanted. Ended up wanting trimmed "dead ends" and curtain bangs. I think she looks absolutely stunning. She loves her new hair. Melissa framed the bangs perfectly so she can put her hair up for work and not have it get in her mouth when it's down. She says 10/10 and hopes to be a regular client as she grows out her naturally blonde hair read more

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I debated writing this because the people who work here are beyond lovely - truly so sweet and delightful - but I honestly had the worst haircut of my life here. I've been upset about my hair daily for the last several months, since getting my haircut. I asked for face framing layers, and I got 2 thick chunks of hair cut on either side of my face way too short - I have to wear my hair back everyday because it's such a bad look when it's down. My hair is ruined until it really grows out (which could take a year, if not more). I have no idea how to fix my hair unless I cut it short, which I do not want. I was honestly in such shock after the cut that I didn't know what to say, so I rushed out and cried in my car. This was my first haircut since COVID, and I was so excited to treat myself, but I completely regret it. The only reason I gave the salon 2 stars is because the people here really, really are great, but please do not give people a cut like this ever again. read more

Novare Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Theresa does an amazing job! After scouring the internet and Instagram for a talented balayage stylist, I found Theresa. I was nervous to color my hair and wanted to make sure to find the most qualified person to do it. She ended up doing a flawless balayage on my hair. I feel like I can trust her with any color or hair style, likewise I trust her to tell me when something wouldn't work and steer me in the right direction. We always have great conversation which I really appreciate. I haven't been styling my hair as often lately because of covid and the world being upside-down but I look forward to seeing her more regularly as things (hopefully) begin to normalize. I will continue to rely on Theresa for all my hair styling needs as long as we are both in Portland. Novare Salon has a great location in Sellwood. It is just a couple minutes down the road from my house in Milwaukie. The salon is always well kept and clean. I like how you never have to leave your station because they each have their own sink. read more

Novare Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Great team here. Theresa is awesome and has been taking care. If us for a while now. Friendly. Professional. Glad they are in sellwood. read more

Very very happy with my haircuts by Yvette. Shes a pleasure. She listened to what I was looking for, including my preference for low maintenance. Classic yet not dowdy. She gets it. read more

Amazing hair salon!! I got my hair colored and cut by Raven!! Everyone who works here is so friendly and the salon is beautiful & clean with a lot of natural light. read more

Melissa and I had a great conversation while she lightened my roots. This was my first hair style in Portland and I'm so glad I found her. My hair looks great. She's very thorough and gave me her full concentration. I will definitely be back. read more

Amazing salon! Complimentary lattes & others drinks as well as amazing service and a little goody after your service. Couldn't recommend more. Raven is a wonderful stylist as well and my go-to read more

Definitely book an appointment here, you won't regret it. A beautiful atmosphere and some really personable hair stylists. Do!

What an amazing day it was to find this salon and I've been coming back for over four years - a record for me!!!Yvette and Theresa make a fabulous team of talented professionals - the BEST cuts and color I've EVER had! This salon is the most fun, no drama, welcoming and inclusive salon and if you haven't been here, you're definitely missing out! TEN stars out of TEN! read more

Amazing blonde highlights from Theresa! I haven't been a bright blonde in a really long time and wanted to go back to blonde for my wedding elopement. The color is PERFECT--highly recommend Theresa and Novare salon! read more

Booked a hair color with Steven to get a perfect fall color. He was amazing and came up with the perfect smokey brunette that still had great dimension to it. I'm new to the area and was looking for an amazing colorist and stylist and I found it here! Highly recommended :) read more

Novare Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Love, love, love Novare Salon! Been coming here for years since my mom does and always got my hair done by Yvette and recently started getting it done by Melisa absolutely love them both! Very talented and love the atmosphere. read more

This was my first time visiting Novare Salon and I am so thrilled with my hair! Melissa did an incredible job of taking my washed out and dull highlights to a beautiful rich auburn. My hair looks and feels incredible and Melissa was so kind and thoughtful throughout the process - taking time to discuss color, show me swatches, etc. I look forward to my next appointment with her!! read more

I've been meaning to post this review but have not yet had the chance to until this morning. I'm a college student who doesn't have tons of money to spend, so it's often intimidating for me to actually book an appointment for a salon and get a haircut rather than attempt to cut my hair myself or by a friend. I expected this haircut to be far better than those previous options...I was wrong. First of all, the staff did not talk to me unless absolutely necessary. I thought this was odd. Usually, at a hair salon, conversation is pretty standard. I felt like they wanted to rush me in and out as quickly as possible. Secondly, the hair cut that I wanted was a long bob, and since I already have shoulder length hair I just asked for some choppy layers. I showed some pictures, which the resulting hair cut did not even remotely resemble. But, my main issue was that my hair was ridiculously uneven. It seemed like very little effort was put into making my hair look how I wanted. It took twenty minutes max, and when I got back to my house, my hair looked so awful I wanted to cry. My roommate, a college student with NO hair experience, was able to even out the layers afterwards and do a better job than the hair dresser, at least making my hair look decent. I don't remember exactly who cut my hair, but I don't think I'll be back, because, to me, the price was not worth the results. read more

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I've been to Theresa 2x for a cut and color and both times I have been extremely happy with the results. I was pretty impressed how she nailed the color for my hair so succinctly. I went somewhere else and they were way off. read more

Just had a cut and color from Leanna Taft, and I could not be more happy with the results! I came in with very scary hair. My hair was green and crunchy; two toned blonde with MAJOR chlorine damage. [Just moved into a new building last Fall and my hair was becoming unrecognizable to me with all the chlorine damage.] Leanna had a an impossible task of fixing my hair, but she did an incredible job! How did she do it???Also, she is very kind, patient, and has a great personality. I was holding my breath during the cut and color because I figured my hair damage was too great and I would need to cut it all off. Not so! I still have a solid head of hair. Phew! read more

Novare Salon - From green and crunchy / fried hair to THIS - Hair Salons Near Me - Portland, Oregon

If you are looking for a hair stylist that really listens and has experience with all kinds of hair and colors, COME SEE THERESA. She did some of the best blonde highlights I've EVER had, and the price was very reasonable. Thank you so much Theresa!!! You do amazing work and really listen to your clients. Will 100 percent be coming back! read more

Mikayla was awesome. She listened to everything I said, and exceeded my expectations. I love my hair, and I look forward to my next visit at Novare. Update: still love Mikayla. She is extremely talented, a great listener, and just an awesome person all together. I found my stylist! read more

Absolutely wonderful women working here! I made an appointment with Raven and she was like the hairdresser of my dreams. Gave me the best cut I've had, because she listens. She really can read exactly what a client wants. I actually cried... I know but I did. In the times we're going through it was such a highlight! I walked out feeling like a million bucks for an extremely reasonable price. I recommend this salon for anyone who's sick of not getting exactly what they want! read more

I can't believe I've not yet reviewed Novare! I'm almost 38, have lived in multiple cities and states and have NEVER had a stylist I love as much as Tess. Cut, color, you name it. I would trust her to do anything...seriously. Actually, it's not just Tess; EVERYONE rocks there. Friendly, funny, cool, amazing. I almost can't believe this gem is in my hood. I've been coming here for almost 3 years and I actually get my hair done more frequently now (I shoot for every 8-10 weeks and I don't even have super short hair!) because it's such a great place to take a break & come out feeling awesome. As a mom of a 3 year old, I need this. I need Novare in my life. Try it out-you will not regret it and you'll be singing their praise as you leave. read more

Absolutely loved Theresa... she helped come up with the cutest style and couldn't praise the experience high enough! Loved her!

Update! As of 1/1/17, Tess will be at Luminary Salon on SE Division and 33rd/34th. Of course I'll be following her there for my hair needs, as she is amazing, but I still have mad love for Novare and their talented staff. You can't go wrong with any of them! read more

I went in to get my hair cut for the first time at this Salon and I'm glad I did. They are very professional and know how to treat customers. I had my hair cut, washed then styled and LOVED the experience! I will definitely be going back! Ask for Yvette she's the BEST!!! read more

Kelsey is an absolute color magician. She is cautious enough to not over process or make crazy, rash, changes all at once, and yet still delivers what is asked for. She is funny, easy to be around, and real. I have known her for years and she has been doing my hair for about 7 years straight. We have gone through short hair styles, to dark, to blond, to post-baby-make-me-look-fab-before-I-freak-out(twice), as well as cutting my husband's hair exclusively the two times per year he can get himself out of the house for personal grooming. My mom happily travels four hours to have her hair colored by Kelsey. Really, not enough good words to say! Not to mention, the salon provides complimentary wine, beer, lattes, etc. Sellwood is an adorable neighborhood, so everything about this place is worth the visit. read more

Had a great experience here today with Melisa. She cleaned up my covid long mop of hair. I have lots of curls and she handled them very well with good product recommendations. Nice salon. read more

McKayla (sorry if the name is spelt wrong) is a super rock star. She fixed the problems I had from a not so talented hair hair dresser She was able to take long bangs that were way to heavy and incorporate them into the layers. She gave my hair body and life instead of a straight cut that lays flat. I will definitely be returning and recommend her to everyone reading this. read more

My daughter and I first went to this salon in March, 2021. It was rated very highly and we were not disappointed. Theresa is amazing with color, cut and styling. My daughter feels the same way about Melissa. The salon is beautiful and clean and orderly. The stylists are both exceptionally good with color and, if possible, even better with cuts. We've lived in Portland for six years and finally found a wonderful salon who knows how to treat their clients. Color us happy! The prices are also very reasonably. read more

McKayla* is AMAZING! She is really LISTENS and has top-knotch abilities with a fun, easy-going personality to boot. You hair is good hands. *I don't think I spelled her name right read more

I needed a new stylist because mine is out of commission right now and I did a ton of research. I finally thought I'd take a chance at Novare and booked an appointment with Theresa. She did an amazing job! She freshened up my color and made it a vibrant red, which is exactly what I asked for! And she made my hair happy with about an inch trim and layer freshen. She was very personable and friendly and listened to everything I wanted. I highly recommend her and will be going back! read more

Melisa gave my hair a great makeover with a cut and color. She really listened and hit the style I was looking for, plus she was fun to talk to. Nice, clean, and cute place overall! read more

I was pretty happy with my current stylist when my Daughter recommended I go see Theresa at Novare, who has been cutting her hair for years. I decided to give her a try spontaneously on a day off and I'm so glad I did. I'm 58, with medium length natural grey hair, I typically like a layered shoulder length haircut. I absolutely loved the way she cut and styled my hair. My husband doesn't usually notice things like "Hair" but he sure did when I came home yesterday and commented how much he liked it. Theresa is also very warm and welcoming. Shes newer to Oregon but cut my daughters hair for years in SoCal. The Salon is conveniently located in/near the shopping areas in Sellwood. Give Theresa a call and book your next appointment, you'll be glad you did. read more

I got a cut and balayage from Leanna a few weeks ago and I LOVE IT. I'm a really tough audience because I have really fine hair, but A LOT of it. Leanna was one of the only people to ever keep my hair from becoming an absolute tangled disaster, and helped me find products that I'll actually use in my hair. Leanna did such a good job on my hair. I went much blonder than I usually am, so it took a day to get used to it, but I LOVE IT. The salon is intimate and very nice. They offer you nice beverages and even lattes. Love this place. read more

Last Saturday (7/18) I had an appt at 5:00 for a haircut with Tess (who has cut my hair once before with no problems). I got a confirmation vm the day before and had been waiting 3 wks for the haircut/color consult. Super excited. So i get there and Tess isn't there - "didn't you get a phone call?" Asks one of the two women who are there. I had a missed call from earlier that day - So i listen to my vm and theres a msg saying Tess has had a cancellation and could i come at 4:30 instead? No. But I'm here now and its 4:50. Then gal #1 says "she wasn't sure you were coming - she hasn't heard from you". I usually don't call between setting and keeping my appt. and i got that confirm call.... "She assumed you had gone somewhere else because you were anxious for the cut" (I had asked her to call if there was a cancellation) yes, making my 3 wk wait for nothing that much more disappointing. It was probably obvious that i was aghast that a professional would brush off an appt like this so the other person (gal #2 offered "she had to go pick up her son - lets get you a new appt scheduled". Why would i reschedule with someone who doesn't give a rip about wasting my time? I think she wanted to bug out early on a Sat; wagering i wasn't going to show up. So i left. Sitting in my car - one of the women called and said she had just finished her last appt and was done for the day but would stay and cut my hair if i would like. I saw her client leave - she had a cute cut and looked happy. So i agreed and Mikayla saved the day. She gets 5 stars for the great cut and for stepping up in a most fabulous way. I enjoyed the cut and everything about her. Tess must know i came for my appt so i thought I'd give her a week to "woman up" and call with an apology. Crickets. A week - nothing. So unprofessional - who does that? Unfortunately Mikayla shares her 5 stars with Tess' zero stars and Novarre get the average - which i realize would be 2.5 but you cant give half stars and my disappointment in Tess weighs a little heavier. read more

After years of searching for a stylist I can actually trust and rely on, I have finally found Dani at Novare. I have been to more than ten salons in the Portland area and have always left disappointed - not only did I not connect with the stylist, but they didn't really LISTEN to me. I can't think of a single time that I didn't leave the salon and go home to restyle my hair after a cut and color. Not at Novare. It's a small and cozy shop (a nice change from the huge and echoey hair-factories downtown) that retains refreshing professionalism and amazing talent. Dani took one look at my hair and knew exactly what to do. She asked me tons of questions to get a feel for what I really wanted, made some suggestions and totally delivered. I have very long naturally curly hair that always feels frumpy. But Dani was able to give me a romantic, edgy cut using long layers and the color was PERFECT. Beachy, golden blonde without being obvious. Every time I step into Novare I know I'm going to be taken care of. It's such a relief! Thanks Dani!!! read more

I went to this salon after reading the reviews here. I asked for Mikayla but she was booked until after Xmas and I was at that point with my hair that I couldn't take it a minute longer. The receptionist suggested a new stylist that had recently started working there. I thought they would both be new to me so I should just try it out. It's hair.. it grows. I am so glad I did. I believe her name is Lilliana. She is young and only has three years experience. She gave me such a great haircut. My thick wild grey hair was to the middle of my back. I'm glad she ignored my request to just cut it all off. It is all one length just above my shoulders. I love it. I bought some product and she also gave me a bottle of product for being a new customer. I look forward to my next haircut in February. I would recommend her to anyone. She gave me a great haircut and styled it beautifully. read more

Tess can work some magic with color! I'm a natural blonde and never had to highlight my hair until moving to dark and rainy Portland. Now I need some help once or twice during the winter to keep my blonde looking bright year round. Tess was very receptive to my pleas for natural looking highlights. The color turned out absolutely beautiful and no one would ever know that my blonde got some help. The cut is beautiful too - she totally respected that I wanted to keep it as long as possible and only trimmed enough to make my hair healthy and shiny again. read more

Had a pretty good experience for my first time. The salon is cute and stylish, they give you tea or coffee and a cookie while you wait. My stylist was super nice and I liked her work. The only reason they don't get 5 stars was because they called me the morning I had my appointment and tried to get me to changed it. I get that my appointment wasn't going to bring in a lot of $ compared to whomever else they were trying to fit in, but my schedule was tight and I needed the time I booked for a reason. read more

I went in to see Leanna for an appointment. I showed her what I wanted and she gave great suggestions and was able to do exactly what I was going for! She really knows her stuff! I am so glad I went in and I will be back again for sure! read more