The best salons & beauty spots in Portland

“Hair Etc Portland Maine keeps your look current with great cuts, expert color, and Brazilian Blowout smoothing, plus wedding hair and makeup when you need to be camera ready. If grown-out bangs or summer frizz are stressing you out, these pros tame it and send you out feeling like yourself, only shinier.”

From the Portland newsletter, August 3, 2026

“Salon Lavender is the spot if you want great cuts, color that actually complements your life, and wedding-day hair and makeup without the chaos. Think botanical products, an intentional, wellness-rooted vibe, and stylists who listen, so you leave with soft movement and a plan to keep it that way.”

From the Portland newsletter, September 7, 2026

“Skip the daily pencil and let Babe City Brows handle the heavy lifting with microblading, powder or combo brows, plus lashliner and lip blush. Stephanie maps color and shape thoughtfully, keeps you comfy, and sends you home with clear aftercare so mornings feel easier this week... and compliments happen.”

From the Portland newsletter, August 22, 2026

“J Henry is a stylist collective where independent artistry meets collective inspiration, giving you the vibe of a creative studio with the polish of a pro salon. If your hair wants a reset from people who actually listen, snag a reservation and let the Collective do its thing.”

From the Portland newsletter, September 14, 2026

“This week, whether you need a sharp fade, a hot towel shave, or color that actually flatters, Ethan Hunter Salon and Barber pairs decades of experience with Vidal Sassoon, Toni & Guy, and Framesi-trained know-how so you walk out feeling dialed and very Portland.”

From the Portland newsletter, August 25, 2026

“If your lashes, brows, or nails need a confidence bump this week, The Beauty Haus has you covered here in Portland with microblading, lash extensions or lifts, brow lamination, nails, waxing, Botox, plus event hair and makeup. Clair is meticulous, so you leave looking like you... just a little extra.”

From the Portland newsletter, August 23, 2026

“Brass & Briar Studios is dialing in custom tattooing, precision piercing, and fine art energy, with Babe City Brows offering microblading and permanent makeup. Guest artists roll in soon, including Owen McGarry Aug 20 to 21 and Tyler Dorr Aug 24, so get on the books and treat yourself.”

From the Portland newsletter, August 13, 2026

“Chain with a diverse selection of cosmetics & other beauty products, plus on-site salon services.”

“Andiamo! Salon is that boutique Old Port studio for expert cuts, customized blonding and balayage, and seriously good extensions, with Brazilian Blowout and even permanent makeup in a private, one-on-one setting. Text in a few inspo pics this week, then let Master Stylist Noelle Tognella work her 20+ years of magic.”

From the Portland newsletter, August 12, 2026

“The Raven Salon is a modern, full-service spot for precision cuts, lived-in color, extensions, brow and lash boosts, facials, and even spray tans, all with a sustainable, vegan-friendly product lineup. Book a quick virtual consult, then stroll out feeling like the Maine summer finally agreed with your hair.”

From the Portland newsletter, August 29, 2026

“Whether your roots are flirting with chaos or you’re craving beachy dimension without the beach, Beehive nails lived-in color, blonding, extensions, and timeless cuts in a cozy arts-district studio. Kind stylists, personalized vibes, and hair that actually looks better next week too.”

From the Portland newsletter, August 18, 2026

“PMU and Beauty by Rebecca specializes in natural-looking brows (microblading, nano, powder, combos), subtle lash-line or winged liner, and lip blushing, all mapped to your features with plenty of numbing and aftercare. Your morning routine gets a lot shorter. Safety-first, locally trusted, and yes...”

From the Portland newsletter, September 11, 2026

“When your look needs a quick glow-up this week, Yla Beauty Salon & Boutique LLC has you covered with wig installations and sales, sew-ins, keratin extensions, modern and traditional braids, lashes, nails, and pro makeup. There is even a boutique for clothing and elegant semi-jewelry, and bridal packages too.”

From the Portland newsletter, August 15, 2026

“If your strands need a reset, Heart & Mane is a private studio where thoughtful cuts, balayage and natural-looking color meet a bright, calming vibe. Sally and Lisa listen, translate your inspo into real-life hair, and send you out feeling like yourself... only shinier.”

From the Portland newsletter, August 31, 2026