Au Salon

I loved Au salon today ! and I was so nervous that they would have to cut so much off because I had totally messed up my hair for cutting it myself! But once I went in, she sat me down (Magen) and talked to me got to know me and I showed her the hair style and she totally understood me, I am so happy it on how it came out I love this place I highly recommend it

Thank you, Unilocal,for steering me in this direction. I’ve been having my hair cut for six decades, eight years in Portland, and never have I had a better haircut! The wonderful Jason has noticed things and taught me things about my hair that I never knew. He explains everything he’s doing, some of it fairly obscure. He asks a lot of questions about exactly what the client wants, and then does that plus something better. I went from hating my fine curly hair to loving its look.
Salon is pleasant, friendly, attitude-​free.

Jacie– is a wonderful stylist, so sweet and great at what she does… All over cut and color… Vibrant color and beautiful cut.
My mom and I came in to get cuts a and color… She did exactly what we asked, was kind and did a great job!
My red streaks came out so awesome!!! And my moms did too!

I travel weekly for work and generally get my hair cut with stylists I’ve established long term relationships with in SF and NYC. I was a little nervous coming to a new salon by our Portland home, but was extremely pleased by the experience I had at Au Salon.
My experience was outstanding from start to finish. The appointment making was a breeze and Angel was able to accommodate a somewhat last minute appointment.
Jason is exceptional. He is so talented and clearly put his experience and Bumble & Bumble NYC academy training to use. I always appreciate a consummate professional that stays fresh and relevant by committing to ongoing training and staying apprised of current trends. I came out feeling great about my cut!
To boot, the pricing is very affordable. In fact, I’ll now try to manage my schedule to get my cuts in Portland. I was also able to stock up on all of my favorite Bumble products — their selection is great– and try a new Moroccan Oil scalp treatment.
Thanks Au Salon. I’ll be back soon!
Tip: parking is tough on 23^rd but they offer a parking lot around the corner.

I’ve had very curly hair all of my life and it’s pretty tricky to cut. I know this because I can only remember a couple times when I absolutely loved my hair cut. I often have to return to hair stylists to tweak a few things because it’s hard to tell how the hair is going to dry and settle after the initial haircut, but even when I ask them to fix a few things, they still can’t quite get the hair to lay right.
I’ve recently started going to see Jori at Au Salon and I can confidently say that she has given me the best haircut of my entire life. I’m still a bit blown away because she seemed to figure something out that nobody else has been able to do. And when I explained to her how I wanted my hair to lay and how I wanted it to feel, she understood what I was talking about, and she executed it perfectly. I am so thankful for Jori and for the rest of the crew at Au Salon. They seem to work as a team; I noticed that they encourage each other and allow input from other stylists when they’re cutting someone’s hair. They’re a rockstar team.
Thanks so much Jori!!!

I started going to Holly about 2 months ago. She is fantastic! She is very professional, and understands exactly what I want. She is fantastic with both color and cut. She is the best hairdresser I have ever gone to! I highly recommend her.

Loved this place! Jason is a fantastic stylist! Going back in week for highlights. Met a lovely young Serbian women while breakfasting at the bodacious Stepping Stone & loved her shortish hair cut. She turned me onto Jason, gave me his appt card, I called & luck was with me. Got an appt for the same day! Love love luv my haircut, this dude really got me. I have thinish hair but Jason is an artist, I wanted chic, I wanted movement & a bit outside the box. I don’t believe I could have gotten better in SF, LA, or NYC. Plus $ 15 discount for a customer referral. Prices are a bit expensive, however..

Josette is amazing. She just did my hair for the first time, and it was one of the best hair styling experiences I’ve ever had. The thing that shocked me was that for about 15 minutes, she didn’t do anything to my hair. She just listened to everything I had to say about what I wanted and problems I’ve had with my hair, asked great questions, and gave me styling tips for the kind of look I want. She is an incredible listener, and was able to do exactly what I asked for. That is really rare! I have difficult, fine hair that can easily look frizzy, and stylists usually don’t seem to know what to do with it. Josette can work with all different types of hair, and she spends a LONG time teaching you how to style it yourself, another rarity. She is great!

Hard to believe, but I’ve been getting my hairs-​did at Au Salon for over two years now. I happened upon this spot one random day I found myself strolling down Northwest 23^rd looking particularly haggard. And with the exception of when I first moved to the city, Au Salon is the only place I’ve ever had my hair cut in Portland since. I’m happy to call myself a loyal client and can’t sing their praises enough. Au Salon is a polar opposite of the kind of nightmare establishments frequently featured on cable television reality programs like Tabatha’s Salon Takeover (of which I am a huge fan). The owner, Jo, is an enduring professional who has shown me consistent attention and gratitude with each of my visits; shamefully, she remembered my name long before I was ever able to remember hers and is one of the reasons I continue to give this salon my business.
The other reason is her staff of highly capable, friendly individuals from the top down — but in particular, my stylist and buddy, Jason, who gives stellar customer service and a bad ass haircut/​beard trim at every one of my appointments. All this before we get to the endlessly entertaining, old school-​Steel Magnolias chatter that I enjoy free of charge while sitting in his chair.
Five enthusiastic stars! Love these guys.

I’m happy to report that after contacting Josette following my very disappointing ombré fiasco, she fixed my hair for free, and now it looks great! Josette (the owner) fixed me up in only a half hour, and now it’s exactly what I wanted. She even offered to do the next few coloring appointments for free. I really appreciated how the salon handled this situation. They clearly care a lot about the happiness of their customers.

I really appreciate the fact that this salon works hard to ensure all their stylists have top notch training and ongoing education. I’ve seen two different stylists here, both in their apprenticeship and their cuts have been fabulous, and well worth the price. Having been to salons with prices in the 100’s, this has definitely been the best experience. I feel listened to, and even if I can’t explain exactly what I’m looking for, the stylist will work with me to add suggestions to how the cut will look best with my hair type and face shape. 5-​Star Service!

Au Salon is a true gem! Caitlyn is my stylist and she’s nailed every cut/​color I’ve requested. On top of that, she’s a genuinely nice person and a great conversationalist. Everyone is in awe of my newest look and I’m never going anywhere else! Oh yeah and she waxed my brows with flying colors :)

most painful haircut i’ve ever gotten. left me with irritated burn marks on the back of my neck and around the ears after being repeatedly scraped by the corners of really sharp clippers.
and i had to talk through where the problematic areas in my hair were because the person cutting my hair left lines and patches on the back of my head and almost let me walk out like that if i hadn’t insisted i look at the back of my head first.
I think this was her first time using clippers.
after fixing the mistakes, i left satisfied with my hairstyle overall. I got a happy hour discount plus a first time customer discount on top of that so I don’t care for my money back, but I’m not going back there again.

I found out about Au Salon about a year ago. The first time I went in I didn’t have an appointment, but luckily that was okay. The staff were very professional and didn’t make me wait. I saw Jori who introduced herself, showed me around and cut/​styled my hair. I loved what she did and have been going to Au Salon ever since!
I’ve been to many different salons, but Au Salon has been my favorite. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and can relate to their clientele. I appreciate that they take the time to teach their clients how to best manage their hair/​style. I’m always impressed with Jori’s work and I always leave very satisfied!

My sister worked at Au Salon for almost two years, and I was lucky enough to become a salon groupie. Within one visit, I was excited about the chic environment and vivacious stylists. Any place that serves wine and plays the latest indie music is A-​OK in my book.
[Super Cuts, who?]
After botching my hair with a curly, short mom cut and skunk-​streak highlights two summers ago, I turned to the salon for damage control. Megan colored my hair back to a lovely blonde and taught me how to tame my lioness mane.
I’ve since visited Megan, Jason and Caitlyn for cuts, color and style. I’m continually impressed. I love how my stylists have educated me about my hair type and the products that work best for it. Most of all, I love how I look and feel after a trip to Au Salon.

That’s right — I’m reviewing a salon. Don’t give me a bad time or I’ll hit you with my purse!
Although I spent decades with long hair, it was fine and straight (read: stringy) and I never liked it. Until about 6 months ago, I had been keeping it quite short. We’re talking 3/​8″. I know, because I buzzed it myself with a 3/​8″ guard on the clippers. There I am in my Unilocal profile pic, all buzzed. I was fine with that. Then I saw a pic of myself (from a Unilocal event, no less) and I looked pretty much bald. Not that there’s anything wrong with that — some of my best friends are bald and they look marvelous. Though I do not consider myself vain, I realized that I am NOT bald and wondered what it would be like to have hair again. So I put the clippers away and waited.
When I was looking a bit shaggy, I decided that trimming it was beyond my abilities. I went to a neighborhood barber shop — the trim was OK if not very exciting. Several weeks later the shagginess returned and I returned to the same shop. A different barber sent me home where I complained to my wife that I now looked like a Republican! Don’t get upset — I have several good friends who are Republicans. In a moment of weakness that I later came to regret, I even voted for one once. I just don’t want to look like one. «You need to go to someone who knows what they’re doing» was my wife’s response. «Go to Josette».
When we moved to Portland 5 years ago, Ronda had been going to the same stylist (Barbara) for most of 20 years. To find a replacement closer to our new home, she visited salon after salon in our neighborhood with Barbara along, evaluating salons, products, stylists to see which would make the grade. Barbara was strong in her recommendation that Josette at Au Salon was the one. Ronda has been thrilled with Josette’s artistry — those of you who’ve seen her hair will know why.
Deep down, I knew Ronda was right. Next time I started getting shaggy, I made an appointment with Josette. First let me say that Josette is a sweetheart and I thoroughly enjoy every minute I spend in her presence. Second, she knows hair! She immediately assessed the damage I had been subjected to by the barber and let me know that correcting it would take a few cuts. After the first, I looked pretty good. She expertly cut parts that were left too long and left parts that needed to grow out to give the right shape to match my beard. She took into consideration that I am never without a hat while outdoors and went for a cut that would look good with or without my hats. Two cuts by Josette later, I’m almost there. My hair looks marvelous. This from a guy who spent the first 62 years of his life not once liking his hair. It’s not all Josette mind you. My hair turning white was not only an improvement over the «dirty blond» former color, it also changed in texture to have some body and a bit of curl. Bye bye fine and stringy. But what Josette has done with that pallet (especially when compared to the efforts of the local barbers) is, I believe, masterful.
Josette is popular and you will have to wait a while to get in to have her do her thing on your hair. It’s worth the wait. She’s incredibly knowledgeable and talented, and she’s just a joy.

Such a GREAT salon!
The owner, Josette, is super knowledgeable and passionate about her craft.
The stylist seem happy and well educated as well as taking the time to educate every client that happens upon the space.
They have an amazing selection of products that help to ensure quality hair health @ home.
I have been and will continue to be a client way into the future.
Thanks, Au Salon, for your years of stellar service!

Went back today for a dry-​cut ($ 25).
I’m still a fan. A few more things you should know:
They have sale nail polishes (!!!) (Zoya– $ 3, OPI– $ 5).
Jori is still awesome. It’s worth the drive.
I agree with the other Unilocaler who said the staff strives to keep things fresh and «always has something new up [their] sleeve». Good people, good place.
LOVE, Au Salon, LOVE. Nothin’ but love.

I have been going to Au Salon for over 10 years and I truly believe this place is magical!
Most importantly I feel confident that not only will I have beautiful locks each time I leave the salon, but I know how to use all of my products and hot tools. When you have thick hair you know a good hair cut from a bad one… I spent the first twenty years of my life with poofy, unruly hair, and now I love my hair and constantly get complimented on the color, cut and style.
You can tell that communication is very important to all of the stylists. They are great at making sure you understand how to style your hair on your own day-​to-​day, and help you find the best cut and color for your lifestyle.
Another really important facet to this salon is that they keep up with times while still maintaining a comfortable atmosphere. I look forward to my visits because of the warmth of the experience and to see what the other clients are doing as well.
My mother, sister, and girlfriends all frequent Au Salon because it is simply the best. It is even in a cute neighborhood with lots of parking and cute shops nearby. :)
And did I mention how great my eyebrows look?
I could go on and on, but seriously try it for yourself! You will be forever changed…

The experience at Au Salon was truly different from any salon visit I have ever had. Every stylist allots ample time to discuss your hair concerns, your current at home routine as far as cleansing, condition and styling, your expectations and concerns. What I find to be the most valuable is how they will steer you away from a decision that – in their professional opinion – won’t be most flattering and will suggest more complementary options. Simply put: they want you to look good!
Once, when I was a teenager and didn’t style my hair at all (I didn’t even own a flat iron or blow dryer) I had a stylist at a chain salon cut me very thick blunt bangs. It didn’t turn out well because I didn’t know that they wouldn’t just lay perfectly without styling them and ultimately I pinned them back until they grew out. At Au Salon, they make sure you understand the commitments of changing your hair and help teach you how to style, and thus, love your hair more!
I love that Au Salon is a Bumble & Bumble salon and from their website you can see that all their stylists have taken various continuing education classes at the Bumble & Bumble academy as well as others. They have a huge selection of styling products from Bumble & Bumble, KMS, Goldwell and Moroccan Oil. I own a few things from each of those lines and love every one of them because I was taught how to use them, when and where to apply.
All and all, Au Salon is such a friendly, welcoming (and trendy!) salon and they stand behind their work and are committed to YOUR hair.