Ethan Hunter Salon

For over 15 years I’ve been a regular customer and they do a great job. Thanks!

I have been coming to see Justin since I moved to Portland 6 years ago. He’s one funny dude who gives out scotch drinks while doing the best men haircuts in town. And he makes me look like David Beckham despite the fact I ask him not to.
See him or his wife whos by the way a much nicer person then he is. :)

Anne Cotter
I had a bad experience at the salon. My husband and I moved here from NYC, the lower east side not Park Ave., I sat down to have high-​lights done I made a big mistake telling the hairdresser I had moved to Portland from the city. I had my high-​lights done and had just a trim and was charged $ 165.00. I had already given a tip of $ 30.00 and was in shock when I went to the desk to pay and the girl at the counter asked the hairdresser what the total was and was told to look in the book, he had written the price down. She looked at the price and stopped smiling and would not make eye contact with me again. Lots of people love this hairdresser but for anyone who has just moved here from a bigger city do not let this person know you are new. In NYC I had a regular girl from a private shop and for highlights and a full cut was charged $ 96.00 and would give my $ 30.00 tip and have my daughter get a hair cut for $ 31.00. Buyer beware. I have asked other women for a new hairdresser and the two that told me Ethan Hunter were in shock when I told them what happened. Very disappointing.

As one of the other reviews suggests, the Ethan Hunter Salon is a bit hidden. Because it’s on the second floor, you don’t walk by thinking about it, there’s a small sandwich-​board sign on Fore St. but that’s about it. Then you walk up a flight of stairs and there’s this old-​fashioned metal door latch (which I operated awkwardly the first time, okay still) that opens to a beautiful space with all the exposed brick you would expect, windows that overlook Fore Street, and someone always saying «hello» to you, regardless of what they’re doing.
As for the haircut, I see Justin and he consistently gives me the most wonderful haircuts at a very inexpensive price. It’s the kind of place that once you find it, you don’t want to let anyone in on your secret, which is why I’ve been reluctant to review it, but you have to give credit where credit is due. So happy I found the Ethan Hunter Salon.

This is my first review on Unilocal.I had a fantastic haircut over the weekend with Robin and felt like I needed to share. She really listened to what I wanted, took her time and gave me the exact cut and style I was looking for.
Unfortunately, I live a couple of hours away from Portland. I will however, be going back to Robin the next time I’m up for a visit.

I have been going here for about a year now. Prior to that I had been shaving my head for years, thinking that my hair was too thin on top to really get a haircut that looked good. I almost always get compliments from co-​workers and friends after going here. I also like the atmosphere a lot. The complimentary coffee, garage parking, and dogs at the front door to greet you are also a nice perk. I’m grateful I found this place.

I feel like I’ve finally grown up, just a little bit. I had never been to a real hair stylist (is that what they call them?) before in my life. I saw a local barber, then Supercuts, then local variants of Supercuts, until this past month.
The former manager of a SoPo Supercuts, Robin, convinced me to give her a shot at Ethan Hunter Salon, which is on the upper floor of the building across from Gritty’s in the Old Port. Considering the hundreds of drunken walks I’ve taken down that street over the years, I was shocked I had never heard of it.
There’s a garage next door with validated parking, whick is key. And sure enough there it was, the Ethan Hunter sign. Let’s just say it’s a step up from Supercuts. While waiting for my appointment they offered free bourbon and wine (the «free» part makes it legal, hopefully). My hair isn’t exactly a tower of curls, but Robin did an awesome job, and a shampoo comes with it. I know that sounds basic, but it’s more than I’ve ever had before. Total price, $ 25. Nearly the same price as Supercuts.
The salon itself is beautiful and all of the other stylists were friendly as can be. So I finally get a real haircut. Now maybe I should switch from my pediatrician…

Great hair cut by Johanna at Ethan Hunter salon! Tough to get a good hair cut around here but I’ve been going to her for a few months and it’s been spot on every time.
Highly recommend.

Great people. Great personalized service. I think Justin is the only Vidal Sassoon trained stylist in Portland.

I just moved to Portland from NYC and tried this salon because they were able to get me in for a cut the next day. DJ did a great job. My hair is really thick but she knew what to do. I will definitely be back!

Not only has DJ done a fabulous job on my cut and color – but I TRUST her with my hair.
I have curly hair that has spent a lot of time in the sun, in the ocean, in the pool, and is abused by my hair elastics and non-​committment to ponytails (up&down alll day long).
STYLE– DJ crops my hair just right, to keep the fullness that I want. She also styles it to compliment my round face. My hair is curly too— it is very hard to find a stylist that can understand the unruly and unpredictable CURL.
COLOR– DJ knows creative color. More importantly she know creative color that LOOKS NATURAL. I get beachy highlights complimented with low lights. The way she foils makes the color look natural – not streaky and blocky. Often times people are shocked when I tell them it’s not my real color.
PRODUCT– I have fallen in LOVE with Morroccan Oil products. DJ told me about them – they are perfect for my dry locks. She also beleves in her product lines – she doesn’t pressure you into buying some goop to throw on your head.
WAX– I have a forest above my eyes and DJ sculpts it into eyebrows!
So, DJ is the real deal. And she has great personality! That goes a long way. A true professional – with good taste.

I have been going to Donna at Ethan Hunter for years. Not only is she a great hairstylist, she’s amazingly funny and comforting to be around.
I love her so much that I plan my trips back to Maine to coordinate with my hair cuts. Some may say that’s sad, but I just haven’t found anyone in NYC that does her quality of work!
Ethan Hunter is a beautiful salon right in downtown Portland, and they have whiskey. That’s a win.