Dirty Little Secret Salon & Spa

07/04/2008 Posted by pinkshopper

When I moved to Portland from San Diego, I had a haircut I loved, and went to a stylist for a trim, telling her I wanted the same cut, just a trim. She cut my shoulder-length, layered cut short, and I was miserable. After it started growing out, I read about DLS and decided to give Amie a try after reading that she was a curly hair specialist. I showed her a picture of the style I liked, and she trimmed my hair and suggested that I wait 3 months for my next trim in order for the length to grow back. I left the salon feeling pretty again, and knew I had found the perfect stylist. I loved my cut, and it continued to look great for the entire 12 weeks until my next appointment, which I think is absolutely amazing! Now, 10 months later, I have my length back, AND a beautiful haircut., which I receive lots of compliments on. Amie cuts my hair dry, which I think has a lot to do with the wonderful way the cut turns out, because I have hair that looks completely different when it's wet. It's fine, thin, and frizzy, and I will never let anyone but Amie cut my hair, as I think she performs magic on hair! And she's really nice besides. If she ever leaves the Portland area, I'll travel to wherever she is, that's how much I love the way she cuts my hair. (My only complaint about DLS is the male receptionist. He's rather unfriendly and indifferent, and I am always relieved when I can book my next appointment with Amie instead of him. I feel as though I'm imposing on his time when I need to talk to him. This person doesn't fit in with the rest staff, who are all very warm and friendly.)

Pros: Beautiful haircuts, reasonable prices, on-time appointments

Cons: Unfriendly, indifferent receptionist

06/16/2008 Posted by dirtyptown

I felt welcome. And the stylist was nice. Not a bad cut. The price was right. I even went home with a few things.

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06/07/2008 Posted by becks77

After years of dying my own hair dark with at home color I decided to go to a professional and see what my options were to make it lighter. I saw Rebecca at Dirty Little Secret and she exceeded all of my expectations! From the moment I sat in her chair she was very friendly, and attentive to what I was saying. She took her time in explaining all of my color options considering affordability, and maintenance and I really felt like she really understood where I was coming from. I can tell that she puts a lot of thought and detail into her work, and as a result I ended up with was the perfect shade of brown with gorgeous highlights......she even stayed late at the end of her day to add on a haircut....what a sweetheart! I'm so happy to have found such a talented stylist that I can have a great conversation with too!

Pros: awesome service, friendly stylist, good price

Cons: had a hard time finding

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06/03/2008 Posted by moxiefox

I've gone to DLS for several years now and love Chai. She listens to you and understands what will work. I always get great edgy cuts and color!

Pros: Affordable, hip, great service

05/10/2008 Posted by OhXanadu

GO GO GO to Dirty Little Secret! It will be the best decision of your life. It's both low-key and perfectly fancy, all of the stylists are amazing and each has their own specialty, the color-scheme is great and you will walk away shocked by how good you look. The owners (Amie and Lucinda) are fantastically sweet and you will feel good about yourself for supporting their business. I have been there several times now and I will never go anywhere else. Hot Tip: They just hired a new stylist and he is perfection: I have had some of my best conversations with him and I always leave the salon knowing more about anything from music to food politics. Besides that he is a wizard with his shears and has given me and my friends fabulous, beautiful haircuts. He can do the classics and he can do art haircuts as well, it all depends on how brave you are! Walk in to see him or call up and ask for the new guy...satisfaction guaranteed.

04/04/2008 Posted by mariahlee

I had a facial by Megan at the Dirty Little Secret Spa and my life was changed forever. My skin is very reactive and dry. After any other facial I look a monster my skin is so irritated. After Ms. Megan finished - my face was softer and more luminous then I have ever experienced in my life. She has an excellent knowledge of skin type and knows exactly what to use for any skin condition. Her atmosphere and personality is very relaxing and she gave a face and arm massage that melted away 100 years of stress (I swear my grandma was even relaxed after my facial). The products she uses are amazing! They are all natural, and very effective. They all smell delicious as they are hand made in Hungry. Usually I don't bother with products, but I had to have these. This was the best facial I have ever had. I have been getting facials monthly for the last 5 years and I have paid a lot more for a lot less - Megan at the Dirty Little Secret is the most amazing experience for a very reasonable price.

Pros: Very high quality service and products for a very reasonable price!

03/22/2008 Posted by andrewsmarilyn

I have been seeing Aimee for awhile and she does a great job with the color and cut of my hair, which is naturally curly. I have not had any trouble with appointments or return calls either, plus she recommended some great product and had some good tips for how to care for my curly hair. She suggested I try Josh for my brows and I was very, very pleased with the result as he does a great job with shaping. Unfortunately, he is no longer at DLS, but I found him again and he is just around the corner at Akasu on N. Williams.

Pros: Fair price, Aimee does a great job with color

Cons: Josh is no longer there, but he is at Akasu

03/21/2008 Posted by raquelnoel

I want to try and be as positive as possible -- because my hair cut and color were fantastic -- but I am now looking for a new salon because I just couldn't take the "receptionist" and issues with appointments anymore! My hair has never looked better because I finally found someone who knows curly hair. However, after having to cancel my last appointment due to an illness that swept my whole family, I have been unable to reschedule. No one will return my calls, and I can't seem to get anyone to answer the phone when I do call. The receptionist is not friendly and always seems to be in a hurry and just plain irritated at times because he has to "deal" with you. I realize that if I tried to call several times a day that I could probably get a live person to answer, but now it has become awkward and embarrassing and I have decided that I will just move on. I didn't like the location, and the salon itself seemed dirty to me -- not "hip" as others have stated. A couple of times they were having issues with their computer and their appointments were lost. It seemed like every time I went in, there was some issue going on -- not professional! I realize that stuff happens, but not apologizing, or at least recognizing/validating the situation is also not professional. I know this may sound irrational to some of you, but I just didn't get a good feeling when I was at the Dirty Little Hair Salon. I guess maybe the opening of their day spa has caused a few little hiccups and maybe the issues with the appointments will get better. The actual hair services I received were the best I have ever had. Unfortunately, I will have to move on because the negatives of the salon outweigh the positives -- it is just not worth it to me. Honestly, I felt dirty after going to the Dirty Little Hair Salon -- a very fitting name.

Pros: Hair stylist's know their stuff

Cons: Poor customer service

02/18/2008 Posted by MGrebisz

I was referred to this place by a friend of mine 2 years ago and have never looked back. I have to say that I love how Chai takes care of my hair. I have curly, unruly hair and I love the fact that she also has curly (not unruly) hair and is able to advise me on the the best approach to make my curls work for me. I Also love love Josh in the spa. I came in with just awful looking eyebrows that had been subjected to torture due to other so-called professionals, and he was able to clean them up and make them look so pretty, even and natural. At the same time I also came in with the worst complexion I have had in my adult life(acne, uneven skin tone, scarring) and with his guidance I discovered one of the best products for my skin, Eminence. In just 4 weeks he was able to advise me on the proper regime and my face has not looked better. Thanks so much Josh and Chai. Sure, just with any place there are some kinks that need to be worked out, like timing...but I keep coming back for a reason and that reason is that they just do such a damn great job!

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02/05/2008 Posted by Lydsie33

If you're in need of an amazing cut, color or new look in general, scheduling an appt with Elyse at this salon! I'm a flight attendant and fly all the way from Chicago to see her. It's 100% worth the trip, I'm always getting compliments on my hair!

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