Emma is wonderful! She knows skin! Since I've started seeing her for facials my skin has been hydrated and healthy. She is the BEST waxer- I swear she has a special secret to making waxing painless. The salon is bright and clean and the location is great! read more

Emma is wonderful! I've been coming to La Muse for several years for waxing and always feel comfortable. Very clean and safe environment.

Emma is wonderful! She is gentle and thorough, her space is light filled and relaxing. Her particular attention to hygiene and safety makes you feel safe. I highly recommend Emma/La Muse and will be a regular from now on! read more

La Muse has always been a rejuvenating and relaxing place to go, but even more so with Emma's energetic spirit! I have had both tidy hiney, and full face waxing services as well as facials done by Emma. I have sensitive skin and after past facial waxes with other Estenicians had tons of "red bumps" but never a single one with a wax by Emma. She does an excellent and pain free job, I couldn't recommend her and La Muse more! Leslie read more

Ahhh...a facial. Have you ever had one? I had my first facial ever and it was ahhhhh-mazing. I decided to treat myself to this little luxury because my normally perfect skin was looking less than perfect...I had a few little blemishes that needed some attention. I had been to LaMuse in the past several times for another treatment, eyelash and brow tinting. The eyelash and brow tint treatment there is also fabulous. In brief, Muriel is a perfectionist. She absolutely pampered me. No pore left behind...from the ultimate cleansing to the ultimate extraction of every annoying imperfection. My skin is now glowing. This is the place to go if you really seek a skin guru. The ambience is lovely and welcoming as well. The salon sits in the lower level of her home yet is completely professional. There are lovely pieces of jewelry to amuse the eye, amazing scented candles, little wine stoppers, and other gift items from local artists. LaMuse is a wonderful gem of salon/spa. I can't wait to treat myself to another facial whether I look like I need it or not. It just feels good to do this for yourself. NOTE: the address should be: 4033 SW Galeburn Road just off of I-5 and Capitol HWY...check her website for driving directions... read more

I am reposting as I am not sure why they didn't just update the address rather than list it as closed! Since moving to town I have been in dire need of a fabulous waxer. After three failed attempts at the same place, I decided to skip waxing until I heard of a better place. Several months later my eyebrows had actually gotten to the point of scaring people! I had to take action, mom is heading in to town tonight and takes her eyebrows very seriously. Portland Monthly Magazine recently deemed La Muse as the best waxer in the city so, off I went to give it a try! I love La Muse! The spa is located on one floor of an adorable house that you get to by going down this cool set of wooden stairs on a hill. The inside is adorable and decorated in quite a cool fashion. I immediately felt quite at home and relaxed. They offer facials and massages in addition to waxing/tinting and everything is reasonably priced. Muriel is very friendly, down to earth, and a lot of fun. She is incredibly meticulous and spent quite a bit of time working on my brows. I booked another appointment in right away and am looking forward to going back there. I will update later after I visit Muriel again. I may have found my spa and maybe now my eyebrows will stop scaring people. Hurray! Oh, they recently moved and the new address is: 4033 SW Galeburn Street, Portland, Oregon 97219. read more

When I want a flawless eyebrow wax, Muriel is the only one for me. I've been seeing Muriel for over six years now. I thought I had Portland's best kept secret until she grew so popular that the Portland Monthly dubbed her the best waxer in town. It wasn't until recently however, that one of my friends boasted of her Brazilian wax. The thought of getting on all fours in front of a complete stranger as they touch you in forbidden areas was a bit frightening, at first. But if you just think "happy thoughts" during the awkward (and sometimes painful) procedure, the end result is a pleasant surprise. And you'll never go back to that razor again. read more

Ich liebe Muriel! Sie ist meine kleine Gummibärchen! you think my eyebrows look this good naturally?? ahh no. they are more like wild caterpillars. Muriel is a goddess and perfectionist who makes you feel just as equally fantastical in your womanliness. read more

Muriel is the greatest because she cares about your results just as much as you do. I have been receiving waxes and facials at La Muse for 2 years, and every service has been superior! As stated in a previous review, she is a perfectionist and you can be confident that you will leave with the cleanest wax you've ever had. No stray hairs or blemishes will evade her thorough and skillful work. My skin is prone to acne, and Muriel has really taken the time to troubleshoot and problem-solve it with me. Thanks to her: I now have a healthy skincare routine and artfully shaped eyebrows that no longer resemble giant caterpillars. She also does a fabulous job with make-up. read more

La Muse is the best. I usually get a brow tint and wax, and a lash tint. It's amazing to go in with pale, shapeless brows and invisible eyelashes and walk out looking like I've had a makeover. Muriel is an eyebrow artiste. She'll shape the perfect brow with the perfect arch for your face. I've never been able to shape my own brows like she does, nor have I had another wax I've been as pleased with. Plus her studio is super cute and welcoming, and she's hilarious too. Go see Muriel! read more

Go to La Muse! The salon is super-cute, full of cute little details and an adorable cat! Muriel is awesome and makes you feel right at home, she even plays soothing (but trendy & upbeat!) music in the background. Her assistant is super friendly too! I went to see Muriel to get my eyelashes tinted for the very first time, and Muriel was so generous and understanding of my shortage of cash ("I'm a broke teenager") that she did my eyebrows for free! My lashes and brows look perfect now. I couldnt ask for a better outcome! The prices at La Muse are reasonable, especially considering the quality service you get. Also - Muriel will help you find an awesome provider for any service she doesn't offer. She even suggested a stylist who has experience with super curly hair like mine. Nobody ever knows what to tell me about that, trust me! In short - I won't go anywhere else to have my lashes or brows done, and I can't wait to try some of Muriel's other services! Go to La Muse!! read more

Absolutely amazing! I have been to 3 different salons in Portland before trying La Muse and I wish I would have known about this wonderful place earlier. I went in for my first waxing appointment and the owner did a fabulous job. Seriously, cannot believe how quick and painless it was!! I felt completely comfortable the whole appointment and I will never go anywhere else. I cannot recommend this place enough- Muriel (the owner) is a perfectionist and makes sure the client leaves with results better than expected. Prices are completely worth the quality of care you will receive! The atmosphere is relaxing and inviting- never thought I would be looking forward to my next waxing appointment. I am a life-long customer! read more

I've been seeing Candice for over 10 years and she's amazing......Professional, clean and beautiful space.....perfection with brows.....and Muriel is always a joy to see as well!!! High Praise for La Muse!! read more

I need to make another appt with Muriel. This woman is extremely talented! My eyebrows have never looked more amazing after she got her hands on them. I had a brow wax and tint, as well as my eyelashes tinted. It felt pretty awesome to wake up and not feel that I needed to put on makeup. I also love Muriel's company. She is an awesome person to spend some time getting beautiful with and her salon is adorable. read more

Where do start...? I have been going to Muriel for over 15 years. She was the first person to ever do a brow wax and a Brazilian on me. Her personality is unmatched. Her kindness. The way she has about her to allow you to be completely comfortable in your most vulnerable state. She is meticulous. Passionate. Employs only the best of the best. As I also adore Cara a fantastic addition to the La Muse team. Muriel is actually my muse. I also own a salon in Portland and often refer many clients to her for her being a master in her craft. No, she didn't pay me to write this. LOL I just adore her, look up to her and am so incredibly thankful to her for helping on my journey into this industry. read more

This place is wonderful! She always does a great job on my brows and lashes and she makes you feel comfortable during otherwise uncomfortable treatments. I hesitate to go anywhere else in Portland now. read more

Muriel is absolutely fantabulous! Although I consult yelp frequently I rarely put up reviews. But La Muse definitely deserves a stellar review. I went in for a lash tint and brazilian wax. While she was letting the lash tint set Muriel commented that she was itching to do my brows (they were getting to that point anyway). I am so particular about my brows and have had them royally f-ed up so many times that I have continued to get them done only when I go back to my hometown to visit. But I figured what the hey, they can always grow back. My brows look amazing! I cannot stop looking at them in the mirror! All the services were awesome. The best part, though, is Muriel herself. She is freakin' H-I-LARIOUS! I will absolutely be going back...and I'll try some of her other services too. read more

NOT CLOSED! Just moved. Here's the new address: 4033 SW Galeburn Street Portland, OR 97219 http://www.lamusesalon.net Go visit! You won't be sorry. You'll absolutely love how your brows look read more

I've been to La Muse twice now and I am ready to give some feedback. Muriel is AMAZING. I had never waxed before I went to see her (on a friends recommendation) and I was so nervous when I got there, I thought I was going to be sick. She immediately put me at ease with her cheerful, bubbly attitude. I liked that she didn't make a big deal out of the fact that I was a first timer. She made me feel like we were old friends that did this all the time. :) I got a Brazilian and leg wax, and came back in 5 weeks for a follow up. I don't think I'll ever shave again. She is very good at what she does and I am beyond happy with the results. She works quickly and efficiently. I shopped around a little before I decided to take my friends advice and go to La Muse. After being discouraged by insane prices and very bad customer service from the places I called, I decided to go to La Muse. I emailed her first with some questions and she called me the very next day to answer them. We emailed a few times while setting up my appointment time and she was always prompt in getting back to me. So, 5 stars for quality of work. AND, 5 stars for stellar customer service!! read more

Muriel is the best brazilian waxer I've had, and I've tried a few. She is very fast, makes it the most pain-free, and she is also very thorough. It's great that she charges less for a Brazilian Rio (ie if you can fit in a 15 minute time slot), rather than does what some people do where they charge you less if you're returning within 6 weeks. The only reason I stopped coming here is because she is located kind of far from me, and I've been a little turned off the last few times I came in because she was running extremely behind schedule and didn't even acknowledge or apologize that I had been waiting for almost 45 minutes. Even having said that, if she was located closer to me or I had all the time in the world, I would go back because she is very, very good read more

I love this place. This was my first of many many visits. Felt very welcomed as if I knew her for years.