Here's what happened. I found windowwall by website. I reviewed their pricing and stylist bios. I called reception, asked for Katrina, and they said Katrina manages her own schedule so they gave me her number. I texted Katrina and booked my appointment. Success... -1 Star: I arrived to my appointment 10 minutes early and was asked to wait outside of the salon in a sitting area. The only place to sit was underneath a large fan because other chairs were taken by garbage and dirty laundry. Advice: Bring a sweater or coat, even on a nice day! -1 Star: Katrina was 25 minutes late to our appointment. She greeted me and immediately let me know I didn't have to wear a mask indoors. I said it was fine but she continued to put pressure on me. Advice: Regardless of someone else's preference for masks - do what makes you feel comfortable and follow the current county and state guidelines! - Star: Before our appointment and during our consultation, I showed Katrina photos of my hair inspiration. I gave her the full history of my hair. I asked her pointblank: "Do we need permanent or semi permanent color my hair to get my hair a slightly lighter shade of chocolate brown?" Her response in text and over consult was "No, gloss is fine." I figured after asking twice, I was well informed that I was getting a gloss and cut. She begins the appointment and starts with... FOILS. I thought, maybe this is a new technique. I had no idea at the end of my appointment the following: Katrina did a partial highlight on my hair using peroxide and we NEVER discussed this during the appointment Katrina charged me "her own" prices and not the websites. I thought I was paying for 135 (gloss and haircut) and she charged me 300.00... Advice: get in writing what services you'll need/ want and discuss your ballpark price for service so you don't have any astronomical surprises like I did! - 1 Star during the appointment, Katrina splattered color all over me including in my eye and ruined my top. Her process was careless when it came to her clients clothing and face covering. Advice: don't wear nice clothing to your appointment! I texted with Katrina afterwards letting her know that although the results weren't bad, I was surprised at all that had transpired. She faulted me saying she has her own website with her own prices and when giving me the break down of what she charged, she wrote partial highlight... which we NEVER discussed... For me, the experience was a bit shady and careless. I wont return this salon, but I hope you take my advice if you like a stylist here. read more

Ive been coming to Windowwall for the last 4 years and I realized it's probably time that I wrote a well deserved review! The stylists at this salon are receptive, friendly and most importantly they are extremely talented. The atmosphere at Windowall is fabulous-- it is always tidy, has gorgeous art deco light fixtures, and is beaming with warm natural light. I've been seeing Emily here for years and she has always given me incredible cuts and color. Her blowouts are unlike any I've had from another stylist. After visiting Emily I get compliments on my hair for months, she really helps boost a clients self esteem and knows how to create the perfect look for her clients. If you let her do her own thing she will make you into a goddess! I also recently visited one of their newest stylists there, Indigo. I showed her photos of the cut I wanted and even described the types of hairstyles Id like to do and Indigo went above and beyond to not only create the hairstyle I desired, but to customize it to my face shape and involved my opinion every step of the way. I was elated by the results. I'm so glad I found another fabulous stylist here! Thank you Windowwall for being so consistent and to all of the stylists who really are masters of their craft. read more

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It's always nerve wracking to try a new salon , but Elizabeth was amazing ! Before our appointment she sent me detailed instructions on parking and how to access the salon which eased my anxiety. Elizabeth was really thorough and educated in our consultation and also had wonderful price transparency. She was super sweet and knowledgeable through the color and cut and really made sure we were on the same page with the end result . Elizabeth even checked in with me a few days later to see how I was liking my hair which was really nice! Overall I had a lovely experience with her and enjoyed her strong communication . The salon is adorable as well. Highly recommend ! read more

Windowwall - Hair Salons Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I've been going to Windowwall for about 5 years, and I've had 3 stylists. Over the last couple of years, I've had a stylist not show up to work on the day of my appointment (Emily King), tell me she would comp me an Olaplex treatment for the inconvenience, and then not follow through with it. Emily also gave me noticeably crooked bangs once, and she told me they would "straighten out over time" and I had to come back to have it fixed. Then I had Mae, who once came in hung over and seeming pretty unhappy to be there. That time, she cut chunks out of my hair that should have been left in. It's a beautiful space, and my first stylist there did a good job with my hair. I changed stylists a few times thinking it was me, or them but maybe they had an off day. But I think the salon itself doesn't have good quality control. It's a bummer. read more

I've been going to Elizabeth (@stylistelozabeth on insta) for all my Portland hair goals ever since I moved here and she is the best. She's always so welcoming, and I love that she discusses pricing before we get started with our appointment! I always found it difficult to find a hair stylist that can lighten my dark brown hair to match the look I'm going for, but Elizabeth is a true specialist and she's amazing- go see her! read more

Megan Last is an excellent stylist. She always listens to what you want. My hair always looks great when I go to her.

I have found my dream Stylist - finally!!! Mae Bruno is an incredible artist with great vision. I have a ton of appointments under my belt with a wide variety of hair dressers but have never been completely happy with my vivid hair color until now. Mae has the knowledge, experience, artistry and vision that I've been searching for, AND she was willing to spend the time and do it right. Another phenomenal part of my experience with Mae was my haircut. She knew exactly what would look good on my face shape with my hair type and effortlessly gave one of the best cuts I've ever had, transforming my look from boring to fun and sexy! The compliments have been flowing from friends and even strangers since my appointment. Wow! Thank you, thank you, thank you, Mae. Although I'm moving from the state, I will be flying back just for YOU! read more

Katrina has cut and colored my hair for about 5 years now. I live 3 hours from Portland, and I was so lucky to find her! She was able to do in one visit what the place I had been going to wanted to schedule several visits to do. I have always had difficulty explaining what I am looking for in terms of color, and I usually only get it done a few times a year. I have blonde hair and always liked my natural color, but with age and lack of sun it had gotten to be a dull shade of idk what. Not only has Katrina always been spot on with the color and blending in my greys, the grow out was nicely blended which allowed for a longer time between visits. This last gap was almost 3 years between visits, mostly due to covid times and not the norm. While the before was livable, the after was spectacular. I would trust her with anything she wanted to do to my hair. Honestly, I don't know how she does it! To me its magic, but in reality it speaks volumes of her skill, education, attention to detail, and desire to make you look fabulous. She is usually booked months out, but she is worth the wait. I never hesitate to make the drive. read more

I cannot say enough good things about Elizabeth! She listens, understands and makes visions come to life. She's great at explaining her process and is always transparent around pricing. I feel so fortunate to have found a her 5 years ago when I moved back to portland. I have very long thick hair and have had it botched many times, from the first visit i felt comfortable and in good hands. I simply cannot recommend her enough! read more

This is an updated review. A few days after I wrote the review, Kim the salon owner reached out. She apologized for my bad experience and asked if I would be willing to give her an opportunity to make it right. I agreed and she was able to fit me in her schedule a few days later. We had a consultation, Kim asked me what I had envisioned originally, and she did her magic. I walked out of the salon super happy with the balayage she did. I've now washed my hair twice and the color still looks amazing!!! I'm now converted happy customer and will be back for a glaze and haircut with Kim in a few weeks. I think I might not have to travel back to CA just to get my hair done. What impressed me was that she reached out and wanted to make it right for me because they stand behind their work and want to make sure their customers are happy. That deserves 10 stars!!! read more

KATRINA is amazing. She saved my hair. My hair was extremely over-highlighted from a previous stylist at a different salon. She knew exactly how to fix it while still giving me what I wanted. She asked for inspiration pictures, which I really appreciated. She asked questions like, what about this photo do you like? The brightness? The tones? Etc. Most stylists don't do this anymore or ever did, to begin with. Safe to say, I've found my dream hairstylist!!! The only downfall is she's always booked out like 2-3 months so you gotta snag those appointments when you can. (I'd rather have that than a stylist that has a bunch of free time) :) read more

Booked an appointment here on a whim because my hair desperately needed some love. I didn't have a stylist in mind, and just trusted whoever was available that day and time. It's been almost a week and a half and every time I look at my hair I am beyond satisfied! Thank you so much Cassandra and Windowwall! I will definitely be coming back. Also, it took a few calls on separate occasions before anyone answered the phone - but it was totally worth the wait. read more

This place is amazing! I love the Salons', cool & relaxed vibe. Kelly is a total artist when it comes to color, a magician! People always think blonde hair is easy and =bleach...sooo wrong:-( Kelly understood and it is perfect!! Not to mention she is great company!! Aaron stepped in when my original stylist got caught in traffic and sometimes what is meant to be will be! I loved him!!! He totally got what I was going for and this is the best cut I have ever had! Both Kelly & Aaron happen to be from NYC and I love the style & flare they bring with them. Being new to Portland I feel so lucky I found this place right out of the gate! read more

WARNING: My first appointment here (full foil and cut) got upcharged from the posted initial price point by 55%. End result was a bill, BEFORE tip, of $507!!! This was a painful learning lesson in not assuming anything. I'm 39 years old, and have had my hair done in multiple salons and cities, all for far less expense (typically ranging from $250-300). The cut/color itself was fine (not amazing), and the space is beautiful, but the pricing is outrageous. If you have thick hair, or any other situation which would require extra time or product, BEWARE THE UPCHARGE. read more

Been here a few times and all experiences were great! Everyone is friendly and knowledgeable and I love the atmosphere in the salon!

I love Windowwall Salon. I first saw Danielle a couple years ago and I came to her with a terrible haircut that needed fixing (thanks, Supercuts!) Every time she cuts my hair it looks better than it ever has before. I also love the Salon, itself. There is always plenty of parking and the Ford building is super cool. They have created a really cozy/chic environment with tons of tropical plants and huge windows. It is always clean and full of cute stuff. Needless to say, I will be returning again and again. read more

Wow.... what a great experience! Elena was amazing and gave me a perfect cut and color. I will definitely be back for the great service, clean atmosphere and the best music in town ... playing in the background! read more

I'm lucky to have found Mae and I won't see anyone else. I just tell her what I'm thinking and she turns my words into something that builds up my confidence. Every. Time. Do yourself a favor and book an appointment with her. Also, this salon is gorgeous. The vibe is chill and it's clear that all of the stylists are on top of their game. I have nothing bad to say. Give them a ring. I'm partial to Mae, but I can tell you'll be happy with any one of the people that work here. read more

I've always struggled with my baby fine hair. It's easily damaged by heat and bleach. I've had many different hairstylists damage my hair to the extent that it just all breaks off wherever bleach touched it. I gave up the idea of ever having highlights and healthy hair at the same time. BUT! Both Anna (cut) and Kelly (color) have worked MAGIC on my hair. It's the fullest, longest, and bounciest my hair has ever been while being just blonde enough without any damage or breakage! I'm grateful to both of them for their skill, expertise, and patience to get my hair where it is now :) read more

Kim and Emily have both colored my hair and they completely nailed it. I first went in for a last minute emergency cut and color. Emily knew I was going to film the next day and she took extra time and care in styling my unruly hair so that it would be tame and gorgeously shiny the next day, which it was! Her cut was so great that I didn't need any touching up when I had my hair colored again by Kim. I have very thick hair with stubborn grey encroaching (but not enough to go full grey streak yet) and it looks the best it has in years. Both Kim and Emily are lovely humans and you can relax completely in their professional hands. read more

Mae is an amazing stylist! She gave me an awesome 70s style shag and I'm in love. She was so helpful when it came to my questions about styling the new cut. She taught me some new tricks I had no idea about. Highly recommend! read more

I've been coming to windowwall for about a year now and I will continue to come. Kelly is lovely and very gifted with color. She listens to what you want and draws from her deep knowledge and experience to communicate clearly with you about her game plan. She makes you a part of the experience. Ana cut my hair and I was impressed with her attention to detail. She was super easy going and nice to chat with. Every time I have been in the space I'm the only client there, which makes me feel relaxed and at ease. The room has big windows letting in lots of natural light so you'll get to see the true color of you hair. I highly recommend both Kelly and Ana. read more

Be warned: this is a VERY expensive salon. I had my hair done here a few weeks ago, and nearly fell out of the chair when I asked how much the total would be since the stylist was suggesting an add on treatment. Over $300 for my short hair to be colored and cut (without the treatment). My heart sank as it was double what I was expecting. I was happy with the color but the cut wasn't the greatest, and for that amount - I would expect close to perfection. It would be nice if they quoted a price when you call to make an appointment since they're so expensive. I didn't think my experience or hair was worth the money. I've had better for half the price. read more

Cassandra did a fantastic job with my hair! Came in with a dated mess, she gave me an easy to manage style, it is soft, feminine and professional. Her client ahead me left with an incredible dye job, makes me want to dye my hair. read more

Since moving to Portland in 2010, I've tried out a few stylists in the city. While I've been generally content, I haven't been blown away. So recently I started seeking a new stylist that is on par with the professionalism, attention to detail, and inventiveness of my last stylist in SF (Brian Jensen). After perusing the numerous 4+ star reviews of salons on here, I ended up trying out WINDOWWALL based on their online presence(s) and the overarching vision, aesthetic, and effort conveyed throughout. I've been looking for something intimate, professional, and refined -- and I felt WINDOWWALL represented all of this. I didn't have a preference of stylist when I called to make the appointment. I simply described what I was looking for and what I was trying to achieve. -- Impressions of the Space -- WINDOWWALL's refined online aesthetic continues seamlessly as you step through the doors. Minimally but tastefully decorated. So much natural light. Fashion and hair inspiration covering a human-height cork board. I was immediately at home. -- Impressions of My Stylist -- [Edited 03/28/2013] The first time I came here, I was paired up with a stylist named Larissa House who was great but has since moved onto other endeavors. Since then, I've been in to see Leigh Ann Whitaker on two occasions. She is wonderful. So incredibly polite and nice. Leigh Ann's technique and attention to detail is undeniably premium. She has a meticulous eye that ensures a perfect, balanced cut with nothing overlooked. She's communicative about what she's about to do and why she's doing it. With Leigh Ann, you will absolutely love your hair. I am so happy to have discovered WINDOWWALL. This is exactly what I've been looking for. WINDOWWALL has a great assortment of product at completely fair prices. They do take cards, but I think it's best to support local small businesses with cash whenever possible. Do yourself a favor and book an appointment. read more

This is actually a review for Aaron Lafrenz from NYC. He left us two years ago for Windowwall and I have been lost and my hair a mess every since. So if you are fortunate enough to live in Portland - go get him to cut your hair...now. The review: Aaron is a god sent. I have thick hair and I am lazy! I don't wash it with fancy shampoo , I don't even brush it often, and I certainly don't use any products... even still my hair looks fantastic!!! He is a master with the scissor, and can cut it in such a way that as it grows its progresses into new hair styles! I have about three looks in the 4-5 month period and it never looks "grown out"! I can easily go 4 months without a cut. Love it. Miss him. read more

Kelly has been cutting my hair for years! She is cutting edge, trendy, edgy. I always leave her chair looking nothing short of spectacular. She is professional, polished, and versatile. Give her a pair of scissors and that is her instrument of art. You can really trust her to make you look your best. Cut, color, up-do- she does it all. Most importantly she will be honest with you, she's on your team so if you want a perm and it's going to make you look like a poodle, she will gently sway you to the right choice in hair fashion without hurting your bruised ego. (Thanks Lady!) read more

Windowwall is hands down the best hair salon in this town. Everyone there knows what they're doing, especially my number one Bethany. I've always wanted the perfect khaleesi hair, and she made it happen. I'm in love. PS: their music playlists really make me feel alive. The whole experience is a must. read more

I've been going to Mae for about 4 months now. I was going to her while she was at a different salon, but shes been so awesome that i had to follow her to Windowwall, which is such a cute little spot. I had box dye in my hair and she has been so good at getting me back to a more natural color and all the while not damaging my hair. I've been to a lot of hair stylists and she is definitely a keeper!! 10/10 would recommend :) read more

I am the type of client who gives my stylist total creative freedom with my hair and have always allowed them to choose the right look for me. In order to have the confidence to operate with such blind faith, I have always sought out the best of the best wherever I have lived. Kim N. the owner of WINDOWWALL was referred to me by a good friend as soon as a moved to Portland several years ago. The moment we met it was clear that she "got me!" She loves the creative control, and I love how amazing she makes me look and feel every time I go in! She has become way more than just my stylist! Kim is an amazing listener, gives great feedback, and makes the entire visit feel like a great girlfriends retreat! She and her entire team are second to none in PDX! Look no further! read more

Windowwall is easily the best salon in Portland. I'll admit, I'm biased. I tried a lot of stylists in town before settling on one. Kim and her staff are artistically gifted, and technically trained. The salon carries top notch products too: Phyto, Kusco Murphy, Malin+Goetz, Kevin Murphy. The thing that sets Windowwall apart, for me anyway, is the genuine care they put into making sure your hair looks great. It's always fun to make the visit. I'm incredibly picky and I've never been disappointed. read more

You cannot go wrong at Windowwall. Each member is an expert at their craft and have a wealth of knowledge on how to keep your hair healthly. read more

Windowwall - Hair Salons Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Wow - I like the cleanliness and overall feel of Windowwall. It is all in one big room so you can see who is around you for spacing reasons. Nice upbeat music and great view from the windows! I was given a mask when i arrived and they took my temperature. I felt very safe. Nathan listened to what i wanted and then did an amazing job cutting and styling my long thick hair, and I am very happy with the result. He has colored my hair in the past and did an awesome job. I highly recommend Nathan! read more

I have now gone to Emily three times and she has done a great job every time. The last time being my favorite. The first time I came in it had been months and I had lots of greys that needed to be covered. Unfortunately they were stubborn and didn't take the first time so Emily brought me back basically for free the following week and covered the leftovers. This last time I went in, explained I would be in the Caribbean for a month and she changed the color to a more neutral brown and I truly love it. Also the cut was great! She is very good at what she does and I highly recommend! Also super down to earth and I appreciate that. read more

It's impossible to leave this salon with anything less than gorgeous hair. Their standards are impeccably high. I started seeing Kim before the salon was even named Windowwall! She did a phenomenal color correction so my hair would be ready for my wedding on my first visit. Since then, she's nudged me toward increasingly beautiful hair, with room for adventure and tweaks along the way. She is a master of the craft and is only getting better. She keeps her eye on what is trending but definitely keeps her own vision, and collaborates with you on what your fashion and lifestyle are like at the moment. I always leave feeling beautiful. read more

I decided to go with pale pink for the first time from the bright red I had for years and stuck with the hair stylist that had always done it for me, just warning her to stay away from anything fuchsia - I wanted pale, baby pink. She decided to use a magenta dye to "counteract the orange from the red dye". Magenta and fuchsia are way too close for my comfort. I saw Lowry a couple weeks later, and she told me to wait another month, but gave me a deep conditioning treatment and some Phyto products to use in the mean time. My hair's health being more important than the awful color, I agreed and made my appointment. I returned a month later and Lowry got to work. I couldn't help but laugh at her worried expression when the lifter turned my hair blue. I told her not to worry, it wasn't her mistake that got me here and I was willing to make a return trip to get the color right if it was needed. I chose her for a reason and I trusted her judgment. Lo and behold, once the bleaching process and dye was done, it was a perfect match to the pictures I had shown her. I left so ecstatic. Having my hair messed up just makes me feel like there's no reason to put any effort into anything else - why wear a cute outfit when my tri-color hair will just ruin the look? Why even put on make up? I truly couldn't be happier. My hair is a perfect pastel, cotton-candy pink. And it's still full of life and bouncy and shiny somehow! Lowry did an incredible job and I can't thank her enough. If it hadn't been for another stylist's mistake, I may never have gone looking for and found Windowwall. read more

Danielle has transformed my hair, from over-processed Beaverton blonde with stripey highlights to gorgeous sun-kissed looking balayaged locks. I couldn't be more pleased! Her cuts are meticulous, always taking her time to get my long layers to fall just so, which makes my curly hair so much easier to style. Danielle possesses the rare combination of technical skills, creative talent, and appreciation for beauty that we all hope to find in a stylist! read more

A lot of different things come to mind when I think about Kim Namanny's Windowwall... Average hair salon is not one of them. If you're looking for average, normal and mediocre, seek elsewhere. Kim Namanny and Windowwall are nothing short of fabulous! You aren't going just to get your hair cut, you are going to have an experience. The space: Avant-garde. It's a loft space, so it doesn't quite feel like a typical salon. It's in the ford building, uber creative types. It's got huge windows, high-ceilings, white white white... and more white, with tons of plants and foliage. Rockin' music too. Very open layout, yet still feels warm and inviting. Think NYC. The gals: Kim started the salon by herself several years ago and its taken off. Her youthful spirit and great passion for art is magnetic. Of course, she has recruited like-minded individuals who are creative and eager to learn from her. Together they are an inspirational and unstoppable team, dedicated to fashion and art. You will not be disappointed. The hair: Totally on point. Trendy, modern, classic, whatever you'd like. Windowwall Salon is know for producing some of the most forward-fashion styles for pupular bands and boutiques like starfukr, frances may, etc. But if you are wanting just straight-forward good, classic technique you'll find it here too. Always edgy, yet chic. The products: Morrocan Oil, Kevin Murphy, Olo fragances, Phyto, etc. Heads up: Kim is always booked out far, so if your are wanting an appt. for 2013, I'd get on it now. Kim loves wine and anything vintage. :) Need I say more? Book it. read more

Windowwall easily rivals the high-end places in NYC or LA. It is the best high-end salon in Portland, period. I spent several years searching around the city, trying many of the other places listed here, and then I found Kim Namanny -- back before she named the salon Windowwall. Yes, I've been going there for that long (six years). My wife and now my kids go to Windowwall as well from time to time. Everyone there -- Kim (the owner), Cher, Danielle, Aaron, and the newer stylists who I don't know as well -- is awesome and provides great service and stylish work. It's a big, fun, airy, beautifully-designed space too. You will get more than your money's worth and have a great time at Windowwall as well. Try it! read more

Kelly Peach has been my hairdresser for quite a few years now and will continue to be for many years to come. In fact I even moved to Oregon just to keep getting my hair cut by her (no I didn't). She's just THAT good! She's the only person I trust to take scissors to my mop. She also did hair and make-up for me at my wedding. Now that's trust! Schedule your next cut and/or color with Peach and I promise you won't regret it. read more