Hair M/W

Chris is my hairstylist, and he is fantastic! I first found Hair MW via Unilocal recommendation when I moved to Portland in 2015, partly due to its proximity to our apartment. My husband, who is incredibly picky about his hairstylists, had heard good feedback about Chris, and he let him cut his hair. We both loved the result, and then I booked an appt with Chris as well. We both have been loyal customers since. Chris not only does a nice job of our hair, he spends time teaching us how to style our hair after we leave his chair, he goes above and beyond with a relaxing face/​scalp/​neck/​arm massage, and he even throws in some stand-​up comedy (he is amateur comedian as well)! It makes for an enjoyable experience, and I never feel rushed out of the chair. We just moved into a house that’s further away, but we make the effort to keep going back to Hair MW because our experience there with Chris, and this won’t change. Kudos to Chris!

Lacey is an Amazing Stylist!!! She is ultra creative, always willing to trying something new that I might request & is a Highly Skilled/​Trained Professional.
If you would like to be indulged w/​complimentary polish changes & a glass of wine/​beer while you are getting your hair done, MW is the place to go. Clean, Excellent location & Beautiful Friendly staff.

I’m so happy with my experience here. I called in for an appointment yesterday, a Tuesday, and they squeezed me in with a stylist named Lacy. She was incredibly accommodating and listened to my «hair issues» and requests. I work in cosmetics and I dislike customers such as myself. Lacy was incredibly tolerant and understanding and made time for me although her schedule was full and she probably could have gone home for the day. The salon was lovely and had excellent atmosphere. Lacy cut and colored my hair and I could not be happier. I highly recommend MW and intend to return.

Since I’m a new returnee to The Pearl and had lost touch with my amazing stylist from 15 years ago, I was open to the suggestion to try Salon M/​W. I wanted a short cut and a color which would embrace the beautiful grey that’s coming in (yes, true!). I was awarded Candice, a lovely young women who has 16 years experience and who did an amazing cut and color on me. She was a great communicator as well as fun and skillful. I had a lovely time at M/​W, and because it was Halloween, it was very fun to see all the costumes! I would highly recommend Candice for people young and older, men and women. I will go back to see Candice, as well as Angela, the esthetician, who spent about 15 minutes talking with me about make up techniques and lashes! So happy to live here again and have my salon just a few blocks away!

I’m just a Unilocal lurker, I don’t really review much but I felt compelled to after my first trip to Hair MW last Saturday.
I’m extremely upset with my new hair stylist, Chris, for completely ruining my chances of ever being happy with any other stylist, probably forever. My hair is a finicky little shit –it’s on the finer side with a couple callicks– and we have always had a love/​hate relationship. Within 60 seconds of sitting in Chris’ chair, he’s explaining to me the exact blueprint for my hair, basically telling me what I have to relay over and over again to any other previous stylist. It feels so damn good to finally be like, «dude blindfold me and take the wheel, I don’t care where we end up, I know you got this.» Big thanks to the other guys who reviewed Chris on here, I wouldn’t have found him otherwise.

I had a horrible experience here. Last week it was my birthday so my friend and I went for a blowout at 5 PM on a Friday. NOTE: There were only 3 other customers the entire 2 hours we were there. They set me up with a very nice stylist. Everything was great until we got to the blow dry, where it became painfully obvious he had no idea what he was doing. (I have shoulder length fine hair, so it wasn’t hard or challenging to do). He had to ask the master stylist for help after he spent 45 minutes knotting my hair with the blow dryer. Literally the other stylist had to unknot my hair and apologize. After one hour my hair was still not done being blow dried. He then told the stylist he had been trying to «cut time with me» which is something you should NEVER say in front of a client. As it was my birthday, I had plans and had to tell her that instead of the loose waves I asked for, I will go with a sleek look to save time. The look was not sleek at all, and the product they used did nothing. Basically they couldn’t even manage an average blow out. I still left with a smile and tipped him over 20% in cash. But this salon has to step its game up. I used to work for a top salon and they would never let a customer be treated that way.

LOVED my experience here. Located in the heart of the Pearl, you can expect great things. First, receptionists were all friendly and immediately offer me a drink (beer/​wine/​other good stuff)! I came in for a bridal makeup trail and Angela was so patience. She asked in detail how I want to look and ensure to offer suggestions that is best fitted to my skin. I do not feel like «just another client» here.
Parking can be rough sometimes, aim for off street parking few blocks away.

I was lucky enough to get CHRIS when I went into Hair MW. He was funny, professional, and most of all talented. He helped me find just what I needed and gave me pointers on how to make my hair look great faster. Would recommend him to anyone and everyone.

I was staying in Portland for a month and was in need of a trim. My time in the city corresponded to a brutally hot stretch that included the first back to back 100 degree days in six years, which left me wanting an ultra short haircut. Based on a Unilocal search, I decided on the well-​regarded Hair M-​W and their Pearl District location. I’m not one to go to salons or higher end stylists, so I was a little wary about how this experience would unfold, but what a great experience. From the flexibility of walk-​ins up to 7:30 at night, to the free beer (I selected the fantastic Drop Top Amber Ale, a local Portland brew that was amazing), Hair M-​W set the right tone right from the beginning.
I came in at about 6:30 and was immediately (well, immediately after having them pour my beer…) introduced to Taylor and taken back for my cut. A walk-​in cut is $ 25 and a wash can be added for an extra $ 5. I was seated in a comfortable chair with ample room on the table for my drink, where saw a tv remote and a small, flat screen tv for my viewing pleasure. Taylor was friendly and helpful (I’m not much help in these hair cutting exercises: «short on the sides and back, blended to the top» is about all I ever say) and between the beer and the easy conversation I didn’t really even notice the television.
The outcome was all that I had wanted. A timely, quality haircut in a great setting. For $ 25, I don’t think this can be beat. I don’t live in Portland, but if I did, I’d be back to Hair M-​W and Taylor very frequently.

Chris is amazing!!! He is fantastic at achieving exactly what you ask for but he is also great at helping you find a style that works great for YOU. I have never been disappointed by his service and to I’ve never had a better stylist. He is extremely talented and so much fun!

Chris did my hair several times and felt welcomed from the moment I arrived until I left. Always left feeling great and very relaxed. Had I not moved I would still be going to see him for my hair. Always very helpful and informative with product selections for my hair.

I’ve been getting my hair cut, styled, and colored by Chris for six years. He’s the one who introduced me to Hair M, their carefully curated line of men’s products, and helped me form my style evolution from college geek to my favorite cuts and colors. When he moved to Hair MW a year and change ago, I knew I had to break up with my then-​favorite salon and move to the Pearl.
Hair MW is brighter, shifting from the ambient black of Hair M to a somehow warmer slate gray. I’m a big fan of their floral arrangements, and I’m sure ladies and those who use more feminine products appreciate the layout for its product spread. The front desk staff are effective, managing busy rushes like pros.
My wait times are minimal, and I love the attention to detail Chris pours into his work. He always walks me through what we’re doing and why, even though at this point, I literally just tell him to do what he wants and he does it. I even participate in Hair MW’s training program as an occasional, I don’t know, model or something? and love seeing how much Hair MW values its stylists by offering comprehensive in-​house training and investing in their employees’ continuing education. Chris also does a great job of listening when engaging in chair banter, the best of any barber or stylist I’ve ever had. He does a great job of remembering what we talked about during my cut, and follows up when I’m in his chair again.
I’ve gotten some pretty great (and admittedly, pricier) products, and when I leave Hair MW with my stevia free trade etc etc coffee in one hand and hair product in another, I always know how to use them and what they do in styling my hair. Products I’ve never seen before, like this ultra-​fine restorative dust. It’s probably the best thing I’ve used in managing my mostly-​Polish hair to-​date.
They even validate parking!

This review of for Angela, the magical goddess aesthetician of Hair MW. Trust me when I tell you that this is the place to go for facials. Need a gift for a friend or significant other? Get a gift certificate for a 90 minute facial with Angela.
Not only does my skin look fabulous long after my treatments with Angela, but it’s the most relaxing facial I have ever received. She has magic hands.

Chris Ettrick been my stylist for over 6 years now, I am VERY comfortable with his skills. Chris has always stride to achieve perfection, which makes his work a masterpiece every time. This updated review is not only just for Chris but to the staff at hair MW. I am very impressed by the stylists ability to learn the best technique to cut and color different types of hair. Not only were they knowledgeable, but very accompanying. They went the extra mile from putting more money on my meter to answering any questions I may have. They made it their missions to make sure my visit was an always an enjoyable one. Oh and who can pass up complimentary beer and wine?!
I went in last Thursday to get my hair balayage by chris and I was more than pleased with the end results, he explained that over time I can achieve that super blonde color I wanted because he was worry about turning my hair into mush if he did it all in one visit. Chris really took the time with my hair, he didn’t rush knowing that he had a client soon, which I really loved and made me comfortable with working with Chris.
I don’t usually or EVER buy products from salons because I believed you can get a similar products somewhere else that does just as good as a job for half the cost. But since I moved back from Virginia and started driving 4 hours from north Seattle to have Chris as my stylist every couple of weeks, he has really educated and made me invest in my hair and I’m glad I listened to him. After my first visit at his new salon at hair MW, my hair has never been so healthily and FABULOUS BABY! They do only carried the very BEST products. I got their Oribe Gold lust shampoo, conditioner and thick dry finishing spray, and I must say it does WONDERS to my hair. I’m so glad I listened to Chris and made the investment.
I know I can’t have Chris all to myself, as much as I want to, but I traveled and lived all over the east coast and I can honestly tell you that Chris is a GEM, I hadn’t been able to find a stylist with his personality, knowledge and top knots skills. I hope everyone will have the luxuries to sit in his chair at least once. Chris is passionate about what he does and truly enjoys it, qualities that are hard to find in a stylist.

Let’s start off with this… I am SUPER picky about my haircuts.
Yes, there’s a lot of great barbershops in Portland, but I got spoiled living in SF where I had an incredible stylist. And after trying out a few barbershops here, I realized I needed a proper stylist again.
I’d read a few reviews about Hair M W, and they happened to also be close by, so I called them up. I told the front desk person (Allie, who’s absolutely terrific) exactly what I was looking for. Someone experienced with men’s hair. Someone who would be able to put up with my pickiness about how it gets cut. And someone who’s skilled on current trends with hairstyles.
I have now been getting my hair cut by both Lauren and Chris. Both of them are outstanding. Depending on my schedule I book with one or the other. Can’t say enough how terrific they are. Super friendly. Super talented. Always match exactly the new hair style I want to try out. And overall terrific people.
If you want the absolute best in men’s hair, go to one of these two folks. And yes, at the end of the day you want a terrific haircut. But it doesn’t hurt that you also get free tea, wine, or a beer while you’re there, and that the general staff there is top notch.

Chris Ettrick gave me an amazing haircut when I went in to be his hair model, would probably only let him cut my hair from now on.

Just had a full set of Extreme Eyelash Extensions put in by Angela. She made me very comfortable with her knowledge about the product. The experience was amazing! So relaxing and enjoyable. She recommended the best products to care for my new lashes. Thank you Angela!

My go to place in PDX
Great service, stylists, locations… what more can you ask for?
Have been going here since they opened this location, and have had several of the stylists work on me, all of whom were professional and gave me a great cut.
I enjoy catching up on sportscenter on my own private screen while enjoying a cold beer during my cut
I am a loyalist!

Chris has been my stylist for more than 5 years and I’ve followed him everywhere he’s gone. I was really sad when he was working at Hair M because I couldn’t go there, but thankfully they opened up Hair W and I’m back again! He’s done great things with my hair and I always leave happy. He really knows his stuff, I trust his vision for my hair, and he’s never failed me.
The space is really great, and I love the complementary beer or wine. It is a little pricey but it’s really a great way to treat yourself to something special.

I have been a client of Hair M almost since day one when Celeste first opened the salon on 1^st Avenue next door to Fernando’s. While her highly qualified and personable stylists have always kept me coming back, I have to say that Chris Ettrick is the best among the best. So much so, that although I now live in Seattle, I make the pilgrimage to PDX every three weeks just to continue having Chris as my stylist.
Chris’ skill and intuition as a stylist might only be exceeded by his next level product knowledge. He is always hyper-​focused not only on making me look good when I leave his chair, but ensuring I can replicate his results when I get home. On top of all that, Chris’ personality makes it a pleasure to sit in that chair for an hour.
(And if you are struggling with your Zen meditation, just go get a Platinum cut with a scalp massage from Chris. You’ll reach transcendence in no time!)
Since I can’t have Chris all to myself, I feel compelled to recommend him and Hair M|W to all of you out there in Unilocal-​land.

I have been in Portland for more than 5 years and have never found a stylist that I was truly satisfied with-​until now. Kelly Peach is amazing. I showed her a series of pinterest pictures and she gave me exactly what I wanted. As an added bonus, she explained how I can easily style my hair to get the look I want on a daily basis.
I am beyond satisfied with my new color and amped-​up cut and can’t wait for my next visit. I will be recommending Hair MW and Kelly Peach to anyone who asks!