Cloud Nine Hair Studio

It’s really difficult to change hairdressers after many years. I mean, seriously hard. After 4 years of traveling back to the Bay Area to my long-​time hairdresser, I finally made the switch to someone local here. I landed in Nikki’s chair, and have been so happy with every cut and color she’s done. I even took my surly teenage son to her for haircuts, and he hasn’t complained once. Believe me, that’s a great sign!
I love the small private salon so there’s no other noise to talk over, or people to overhear our conversations. Great space, pretty colors and décor.
Nikki is very open and up front about what she thinks regarding my hair, which I love. I don’t want a stylist to tell me what they think I want to hear. If something is a bad idea, I want to hear her expert opinion. And I like that she makes suggestions for things to change, but she’s not offended if I don’t want to try it. If the color isn’t quite what I want, she will fix it before I leave the chair. Her prices are very reasonable for the expertise she provides. Nikki is also really warm and easy to talk to, and she won’t take a phone call or answer a text during my appointment, which is super considerate and I really appreciate that.

Nikki is amazing! I needed someone to listen and guide me in the right direction. Yes folks, I’m talking hair problems. I walked out feeling 10 years younger, sassy and ready take on all the mean grey haters! She explained every step which was oh so comforting. Thank you Nikki!

Nikki at Cloud Nine Hair is fantastic. She has done a wash and style for me a couple times now and both times she made me feel like a million dollars. In fact last time I left her chair I felt like a red-​headed Marilyn Monroe. That has never happened to me ever. I would have her do my hair every day if I could afford it. Dreaming of winning the lottery now.

Nikki is just amazing. You can walk in and tell her all sorts of things about how terrible you are to your hair and how you just have no idea what to do with it, or you know exactly what needs to be done – she just does it right, every time. I have only had cuts from her thus far but when i finally go gray I plan to recruit her skills. I went from very long wavy hair to short A line bob and now am a regular customer. Since she was a referral from my sisters, who always look edgy and adorable with a much bolder choice in cut, style and colors, I trust she can do most anything, or just be conservative and classy. It’s a small operation in a comfortable environment. Booking online requires registering on Cloud9 but no worries about getting spammed or otherwise contacted, and she is great about scheduling/​rescheduling as needed. Also, prices are very reasonable. Super considerate and warm-​hearted. I love everything about this place.

Nikki is rather magical; not only an exceptionally talented hair stylist, but also a wonderful human being. The first time I saw her she cut off 10 inches of hair, per my request, and I couldn’t have been more in love. My next visit she spiced (colored) up a year of growout. She is one of the best stylists I have seen in Portland and the only one I’ve ever been to here that gives you EXACTLY what you’re looking for… the very reason I chased her down once she left Ginger. She’s remarkable. A true artist. She listens to what you say, kindly offers her (brilliant) recommendations, and the results are always impeccable. Highly recommend her for cut and color!

Cloud Nine is the perfect name for this amazing place! From the online appointment technology, to the ambiance that engulfs you as you enter! Nikki is the greatest! She is personable, happy, smart, cute, and very skilled at her profession! There is no place I will ever go! Do yourself a kindness and go see Nikki!

Nikki rocks it. I’ve been going to her for the past couple of years, first at Ginger and now here. She cuts and colors my hair and is the only one that has ever been able to make my almost teenage son happy with his haircut. So — go see her! Plus she’s fun to chat with…

Had my hair cut today by Nikki and I thought she did a GREAT job. I thought her studio was perfect. She made me feel comfortable and at ease. I could not be happier and I will be sure to go back. You will love the complimentary wine and a few munchies, if you so wish. Go see Nikki. You won’t be sorry.

Oh, how I adore Nikki! I have been following her around for a while now — from her stint at Ginger and, now, in her own super-​cool salon in the Pearl! Not only does she give the best haircuts on the planet (really), she treats her customers like royalty. Now that she’s on her own, she’s upped her game and is offering all kinds of perks including environmentally-​friendly products and, dare I say, adult beverages. Come for a haircut, stay for the great conversation and wine!

You never know what you will get when you go to a new hairstylist. I have been to many different hairstylists and not many have understood my full, curly hair. Since Nikki is an artist through & through, she will never treat your hair less than a masterpiece. She is great with color (as I often like to switch it up), excellent with my crazy/​inconsistently curly hair, and she just loves to pamper her clients. Kind-​of an irresistible combination. She is equally great at both cut & color which is important to me. She is a good listener and does what you ask for. She is also great with ideas/​advice if that is what you are going for (after all she is an artist!). She is also the person you want if you are trying out something new and bold (some hairstylists fall into a comfort zone with you and aren’t always great at helping think of the next fun & cute hairdo). Nikki will be my hairstylist forever, regardless of where she does it… but I love that Cloud Nine Hair Studio and it isn’t just for the mini cupcakes.

How I love Nikki!
She is an artist, which shows in her work and in her beautiful new salon. I have crazy curly hair and came to her with a bad color job. She did her voodoo magic; making me feel pampered in the process and voila… healthy looking, gorgeous big fat curls, no frizz, rich even color, and the cut looked great even when I styled it.
She’s smart, talented, funny, and pretty darn cute as well.

I first found Nikki when she was working at Ginger Salon, and now that she has her own digs? Well, I’m gonna follow her wherever she goes. (In a non-​creepy way, of course.) Why? Because I. Love. Nikki. She gets my style, my love of color, and she’s a total expert dealing with us gals with super-​fine-​baby hair. (Like mine.) When you book with Nikki, you don’t just find your dream hair stylist, you find a new friend. Book her and book her now!