Revolution Hair & Body Salon

I have not been to another hair salon in Portland, not since I started coming here. I, quite frankly, don’t think I ever will go anywhere else. Need I say anything more? I strongly recommend Samantha; she is creative and has an eye for detail that few other people do.

Jerri & her crew were great to me. Meticulous work with the bleach and color followed by a great haircut really left me feeling loved and looking great:
And when the bill came I had sticker shock — no way should a 3+ hour session be so cheap!
Everyone in here was super nice, the beer was better than what you can get at Bishops, and I’ll be going back whenver I can (it is a bit of a hilly bike ride from downtown, but there’s a bus for those who don’t like to show up sweat-​soaked at the hairdresser :))

I personally did not have a good experience here. 1) I went to Revolution hair salon about 2 months ago and they WERE NOT very organized. 2) When i sat down on the chair to get my hair cut ANDREA moved my purse and white peak coat on the floor where there was a bunch of nasty hair. It was rude! 3) I thought that i could get a super cute haircut and i really didnt. I showed Andrea a picture of exactly what i wanted but she didnt listen. I felt like she just cut away and did her own thing. Andrea seemed like she was on drugs… i dont know, but she was acting really weird. 4) My hair ended up being just a tad bit below my ears NOT at my SHOULDERS like I WANTED! Andrea didnt even bother to blow dry my hair or the hair that was left allllll over me. What seemed like an awesome place really wasnt and It was not worth the 45 dollars.

The owner’s response to my review not only borders on libel but it testifies to the bullying they do, especially the owner, apparently, to unhappy customers seeing as how I am being accused of actions she wouldn’t have even been present for. I’d like to know exactly what name I supposedly called anyone in that salon??? Nm, I’m sure a fine job of making something up will be done as I can see embellishment has already over taken reality in response to my review. If counter acting bad business by making up excuses online is how one furthers business than who knows what the future holds? I am just one person. Perhaps I was unfair not to add before that the infrared sauna is absolutely amazing and worth visiting for, It’s just too bad using up the rest of my package will be even more uncomfortable than expected. darn.
And Jerry– you’re welcome for posting the picture! thin and awkward is not at all «trending» anywhere that I know of– but maybe your stylists can caution people before they go avant garde on another’s face. I have one eyebrow that looks fairly normal despite being too thin for my face and bone structure and another that looks like the OHSU tram support building laid horizontally on my brow bone. My mention of your liking to have fun comment wasn’t intended to be taken out of context and fit in with my narrative in the exact chronological order it took place– it sounds insensitive because it was, insensitive considering my face was at the expense your «fun.» You know… an apology goes a long way with a disgruntled customer… maybe add some brighter light in the back room… don’t worry, I wont «beg» you for any more services.
If you don’t want people «bashing» a small business than take proper precaution to not get «bashed.» Like you said, bad fit. Good luck and good riddance.

From «Plain Ol’ Plain-​Jane» to «Rock Star Radical»! My first visit to Revolution, won’t be my last. I was initially impressed by the very friendly staff, but became even more impressed when my stylist Andrea did not balk *even once* as I showed her my picture of the extremely drastic cut and color design I wanted. More importantly, *she didn’t try to talk me out of it* (which happens a lot to me, having naturally red hair). She listened attentively, was enthusiastic about the wild colors we would do, proved efficient and competent with the transformative cut, and the result is absolutely stunning! I’ve gotten sooo many compliments, and will definitely refer my friends. :)

If you’ve ever had nightmares of your hair being over-​processed till it literally turns to mush and rots off in front of your eyes (while your stylist goes, «Ohhh noooo!» when she washes you), then Revolution’s the place for you.
I went in for a pretty simple request — a large blond streak to be bleached in my salon-​colored (just for grays), fairly heathy dark hair. After applying bleach 3x and heat over an hour or so, SURPRISE, the streak rotted right off my head, breaking just above my eyebrows for a super lovely blond pouf with ratty ends poking straight up. What was left behind felt like nothing I’ve ever felt on my head… mushy, weirdly gooey hair, shattered at the ends. Yuk!
Some of the fault may lie with me as I should have KNOWN that three applications (maybe more?) of bleach and constant heat might be a bit much… but then again, I’m not the expert here. And neither was the person (Andrea) who did my hair, unfortunately.
Best part? They handed me a free sample of conditioner, then CHARGED ME for rotting off the entire top/​front part of my hair (!) and sent me out the door with a chorus of SO SORRY! On new year’s eve. With a broken off yellow streak pouf. Yay!
I wouldn’t set foot in this place again — the level of experience just wasn’t there, not to mention customer service (hello, charge me for rotting my hair off?!). At all.
****I’d like to add that the salon’s comment below is completely off-​base — it was def. NOT 2 applications of 20 vol. It was multiple and she amped it up after consulting with someone else there. Plus nearly an hour of heat. I was very, very clear that I wanted it as light as we could get it without horrible damage (all bleach is damaging). She kept applying, then closing the foil, then reapplying, closing the foil, washing 1x, she was unhappy (I did NOT see it this time), more bleach, yada. I’m not insane nor am I clueless — taking dark hair to light is no cakewalk. Mysteriously, after this horrible experience, my regular salon was able to do it beautifully in one try — even though I had to put up with a rotted off poufball thanks to Revolution for many months.

Was in town for my sister’s wedding and staying just up the street from Revolution. Called with less than 24 hours notice to see if I could get in for an updo. Samantha got me in with no problem. The salon itself is very cute and relaxing.
I simply let Samantha know I wanted something classic and pulled back and she did the best job! A low bun with lots of curls. The ‘do held up for the whole night and I received a lot of compliments.
She was super nice and sent me off with a bag of extra bobby pins and hairspray. the best part — it was $ 25! I fully expected to pay twice that amount!
This is a great little salon!

I’ve been going here for probably like 5 years – four and a half of those years were just cuts which were done well. I have curly hair and I’ve had people at other salons try to razor me and that never looks right.
Betsy cut my hair for a few years and did an amazing foil job on me a few months ago that made me never want to go back to doing it myself.
Unfortunately though the hair industry is like musical chairs and stylists are always moving around to different locations. I thought that since I like the haircuts here I’ll give someone else a try to touch up my roots (My hair was dyed like Carmel brown, medium blonde blended streaks and grown out like an inch or so).
I left with just medium brown roots – no streaks or multiple colors like the majority of my hair – and the lighting was so bad in the back room I didn’t notice my greys were fully metallic and visible until I got home in my parents bathroom with «natural light» bulbs. I didn’t suspect mid process because Betsy would paint parts of my hair w a brush w one color and clip up sections and really didn’t use too many foils.
I thought it would be covered and blend well but it looked just as bad as when I came in. As if my hair was still grown out and wasn’t newly colored just with less obvious grey. I’m not into the «root showing» thing I think it always looks tacky and I work a corporate job that’s probably anal about that sort of thing.
I called and left a message and hope for a response but I don’t think I’d go back again for color. The stylist was nice but it was just as expensive as when I had my entire hair length done multiple colors (~$ 100 for 3 colors) and took two hours when I’ll probably have to sit and get it done again. Which is a hassle and not great for my hair. Greys are a pain in the ass and I’m only 23 but I know you have to use a fairly strong developer (maybe 30+) to get through these damn things.

I’ve been going to Revolution for years… Jeri the owner is my own personal hair whisperer –she really knows her stuff. The products that they use our great, especially the hair color –it really holds nicely. I like that they tell me about new products without «selling» me. There is a warm friendly atmosphere, and any of the stylists there will give you a rockin hair cut. If you are looking for a change, now is the time to try Revolution.

I have been getting my hair done at Revolution by Jayden for over a year now. She always knows exactly what to do to make my hair look amazing. All of the hairstylists are great, it’s like a big family and so comfortable anytime I go in to get anything done. I got my hair colored a bright red color and everyone always compliments how great it looks, and the best part about it is that it doesn’t fade (unlike most other people you see with bright colors that fade after the first wash.) get your hair done by Jayden, you won’t be disappointed!

Jaden has a natural talent for cutting hair. She saved me from a bad haircut done by another stylist at the salon, at no charge. After a long search I’ve finally found a keeper.

Finally a hair cut that’s not from Barber’s or whatever the fuck it’s called and is of epic proportions! This woman saved my butchered hair cut! A friend had been cutting it, and even though I loved the choppy, rainbow pony haircut and color, i needed something a little more practical but still fun. She mixed up a batch of deep purple, covered all my rainbow colors, touched up my blonde perfectly, and gave me the tiniest trim ever (just like I asked)! She was amazing. I can’t wait to go there again. They were all so fun and friendly and hilarious. Great service, great price.

Love this salon! Everyone is so sweet.
Kellie is the best and I adore her. Kellie did my hair for my wedding this past weekend and I couldn’t have been happier or more beautiful.
Love! Love! Love! I will always go to Revolution and Ms. Kellie.

I can walk to this salon from my home or if someday I became a lazy mini Jabba da hut, I can take the bus and get off after one stop (hopefully that won’t happen. ever…). Apparently this is not only a salon, but you can get tan and also take some yoga classes here. It’s like one stop shopping to pamper yourself.
I came in and got eyebrows done with Sofia. The price is right, $ 15 + tip. She’s very warm and easy to talk to. I was happy with how my eyebrows looked until. I got home and saw that there were still hair on my eyelids which I had to tweeze. Not only one, but quite a few. I realized that the lighting in that room is not the best lighting to see results of the wax.
The good news is that, I’ve been doing a lot of DIY eyebrows grooming and shaping lately so I won’t need another wax for a while (hopefully). I might come back to Revolution just because it’s so close to where I live and I think that’s all Revolution will be for me. a convenient salon.

I went into Revolution because of a Groupon they put out. Michela (sp?) gave me a 30 minute massage – it was good but too short, next time I’ll go for a longer one. She’s also super nice – just really pleasant overall.
Sophie did my hair and what a doll! She was SO nice and did a great job. My haircut wasn’t anything major (clean up layers, took about a half-​inch off and cleaned up bangs) but she did an amazing job. What I LOVED was how she actually taught me how to do my hair nicely at home. She took time to actually show me how to section my hair off and different techniques for different looks. Would highly recommend and go back!
For those with pets: there were two dogs in the salon while their owners got their hair did – I don’t have any pets but that seems like a bonus to me.

I found Revolution Salon through GroupOn. Not only did I receive a great value, THANKS GROUP ON but Kelly did an awesome job. All of the ladies were super nice and friendly too!
I have curly hair and Kelly did a fabulous job cutting it. She also added some funky highlights. I’ve been getting nothing but compliments on my hair since my apt. I’ll definitely be back to see Kelly!