Headgames Salon For Hair and Body

This review is strictly for LASH TINTING.
I have very blonde eye lashes and am pretty much makeup illiterate so, I thought, why not just make it look like I have mascara on w/​o all of the mess everyday. First off, the place is beautiful and you’d never know how large it really is until you go inside! The downstairs is like an underground spa with large rock walls. Tonya, my aestitician, was very welcoming, outgoing and pleasant to work with. She explained the process as she was doing it. I have dark circles under my eyes so I think that tinting my bottom lashes brings that out in my face, but otherwise, this was a great service and I’d love to go back for more extensive pampering!

I got a really good haircut for a reasonably price.

I’ll admit that I was intimidated the first time I went inside because I’m not a girly girl at all, but that quickly changed. The staff are all really friendly and helpful. They offer you drinks while you wait and if you get a drastic haircut (like I sometimes do), they will gush over how awesome it looks. It just makes a non-​girly girl feel good inside.
Head Games has become my go-​to place to get my hair cut. I always go see Courtney and she always makes my hair look awesome. She’s really down-​to-​earth and she remembers me even if it’s been 8 months since I’ve been in. I like the fact that if I suggest new things to do with my hair, she’ll give me her honest opinion. My most recent haircut visit was in March and I made the big jump of getting bangs. I think she could tell I was terrified because the last time I had bangs was over 15 years ago and it wasn’t a good look. I closed my eyes, she snipped away and voila! I had bangs! They came out perfect and I still love them.
I went last week to get a Spa Manicure and I thought $ 30 for a manicure in Portland was a decent price. I ended up going with a shellac manicure because I seem to be really rough on my nails and I wanted it to last longer. Tanya was really great even though she seemed to be having an off day. I can’t tell you how many times bottles got knocked over or things were dropped. Nothing spilled on me, but I felt really bad because she was frustrated by it all. She gave me some helpful tips for taking care of my cuticles and mentioned the cuticle oil they sell. Their prices are ridiculous so I always avoid buying from them but she did give suggestions on what kind to look for. My manicure is holding up except for one finger where the whole polish just peeled off in one piece. Oh well.
There are some not so great things about this place:
— The parking situation is crappy. They are right on Free Street in the heart of everything. In the summer, it becomes impossible to find street parking and you may have to suck it up and park in the garage.
— Their online booking software. It’s not user friendly or mobile friendly or even very friendly to use. Your «deposit» is the full price of the services, which is off putting. If you want to reschedule your appointment online, it’s nearly impossible to do. The system thinks you’re scheduling another appointment and will try to charge your card again. It’s best to just call for an appointment.
If you’re looking for a stylish place to get your hair cut, try this place out. They have a variety of services and a huge underground spa space with saunas!

I’m visiting Portland for a wedding (as a guest) and made a blowout appt with Ashley. I called the am of the appt to check if I’d be able to get an updo instead and they were incredibly accommodating. Once I got there, Ashley did a beautiful job on my hair– she even told me she was new to updos! Couldn’t recommend her and the front desk staff more!

Head Games with such a special part of my wedding weekend. Having all my girls together the day before the wedding to get our nails done was so perfect. The staff was really nice about letting us have the space to mingle, and also making sure that everybody got in for their manis or pedis. For me especially, Sarah was just amazing. She took care of my hair and nails for the wedding, and I feel like I made a friend during my time working with her. She reminded me to treat myself, and how special of the day really was. The salon is laid back, comfortable, and a great place to hang out (did I mention they offer beer, wine and cocktails?!?). Thank you!

I booked my appointment feeling gross from my surgery the week before and needing a revamp. As I parked my car in the garage I got some terrible news and the rest.
Sasha and Kayla were the Raddest ladies! Incredibly sweet! Sasha is one of the most fantastic souls I have ever met! Thank you an infinite amount for making me feel so splendid and loved by the world when life was rapidly happening. Beautiful souls spend their days here!
For certain heading to head games again. Why did it take me so many years to come to this space? Always intrigued me and now I know that I just had to wait for the perfect time to make my connection. Certainly going to try other services. Already booked my fringe trim and next haircut! My heart is filled with the radical happiness I’m so well known for again. Thank you again for being awesome and refilling it like the rad fairy in Zelda!

I used to go here years ago, because I have curly hair and heard they were the best for that. I switched salons because I was tired of needing to schedule my appointments 12 weeks out (because they were so booked!). Plus, parking in the city is a hassle. Other than that, I was always happy with Kate and how she perfectly managed my curls! I also loved the whole concept of the «Use me» line, where you can bring in your container and refill it.
But, this review is for now, not for back then.
I got a 50% off an upcoming service coupon in my email. I called to book a pedicure for Mother’s Day. Except nobody answered the phone. So I called a few days later and scheduled it, and was told they need my credit card number for a deposit, but that they don’t actually charge the card until the appointment. Something popped up at work, so I had to reschedule and used their online website to do that.
When I came in and got my pedicure, the area was a MESS and the conversation with the technician was awkward at best. And she accidentally clipped one of my cuticles too closely. I’d probably have given the whole experience 3 stars had it ended here … but …
When checking out, I was informed that I was charged a deposit twice (once at the original scheduling and a second time when rescheduling). Remember how I was earlier told that they don’t actually charge my card, they just take the info? Yeah, no. They charge your card. It creates a credit on your account. Then they apply it to your service. Which is totally not the same thing as «we just have your card on file in case you don’t show up».
So now I need to go back to spend the rest of this credit. And I don’t really want to. And if I want to use their convenient online scheduling, it wants me to pay another deposit. I have a credit on my account, why do I need to give you MORE?
They desperately need a new appointment scheduling section to the website, too. It isn’t mobile friendly and has so many warnings that you have to accept before you actually start to book your appointment. It makes me wonder why I would want to do business with people who are repeatedly testing me /​yelling at me /​insinuating that I’m stupid or can’t read. Oh, and I had to repeat that I had a coupon code approximately 15 times to the various people I talked to over this experience. Can’t they put notes in their system? It’s a hassle to start at the beginning of your story every time you call the same place.

Great eyebrow threading and one of the few ones in the area offering this. Not great manicure (just ok although nice girl). And they need new computers because they seem to *always be having issues. Also note, that parking is on the street and can be annoying.

I have a consistently excellent experience at Head Games, especially with Kristin, Erinn, and Amy. They carry the Use Me! line of hair products that are perfectly perfect for my hair. The only drawback is lack of wifi for clients that are waiting for appointments or having their color processed.

Came for eyebrow threading. And I absolutely LOVEd the experience, a spa like eyebrow threading with friendly staff. I am constantly playing the role of out of towner and I depend on Unilocal a lot … Maureen the stylist that did my brows was wonderful and lived up to her hype… I have never experienced threading this way and it’s a must try!!!

They do eyebrow threading!!! My eyebrows had suffered until recently. Before moving here I was on a very regular schedule of getting my eyebrows threaded-​every 4 weeks. Rarely did I have an eyebrow hair out of place. For 5 years I had very well maintained eyebrows… and then I moved to Maine. I called nearly every salon and searched Unilocal for eyebrow threading. The only place I could find was at the Maine mall in a mall kiosk. That’s just scary. So I decided that I would just let my eyebrows be. And every time I was planning a trip out of Maine, I would get my eyebrows waxed. Definitely not my first choice, but I couldn’t let my SF buddies see my eyebrows all overgrown and crazy! All the while, I was getting my haircut at headgames (and my occasional eyebrow wax). And then it happened, I was getting an eyebrow wax before a trip to the west coast and the esthetician told me that there was a woman at headgames that was doing threading. What? How had I missed this big announcement and better yet, who was this mystery woman? Her name is Maureen and she is my eyebrow savior. Seriously. I’m back on my four week rotation and my eyebrows couldn’t be happier. If you haven’t tried it, maybe you shouldn’t because selfishly I don’t want you taking my reserved time slot every four weeks. Seriously.
I also get my haircut here and I’ve always been pleased with the outcome. They have a full range of services provided in addition to hair and skincare (nails, massage, yoga, barre). It’s a cool spot that is not to be missed.

I’ve been in and had appointments with both Jill and Rachel. The level of consistency and professionalism has me recommending them both regularly. There are so many salons in the area that I have tried and passed up. Headgames and all their staff rock.

I had a great manicure by Sarah! She is very friendly and entertaining to chat with! I highly recommend Head Games for any beauty services.

I don’t know if folks would say that I’m fussy about my hair, but I have a few specific things that I want and a whole mess of cowlicks that can be a little challenging. I checked out Headgames because they had a good reputation. Unfortunately, every time I went there they tried to give me a haircut for a feminine straight woman. Not even the kind of fabulous femme lesbian cuts, but serious Carol Brady business. I explained repeatedly that I’m queer and looking for an androgynous to slightly butch haircut, but to no avail: femininity was reinforced at all times, no matter who I saw.
They’re probably great if you’re a typically-​feminine straight woman, but for me this was not a good experience.

I came to this salon originally with a plan to cut my long hair into a pixie cut and was pretty nervous. I left with a great cut from Sally and have yet to go to anybody else in Portland. She listens to my hair vision and I don’t get nervous when she starts cutting which is unusual. A bonus is the salon is a very nice, relaxing place to be and everyone is friendly. Yes, the services provided can be expensive, but the quality for me has been well worth it.

Erinn (aesthetician) is a miracle worker. She completely cleared up my problem skin areas and left my skin feeling soft and smooth. After a month, my skin STILL felt and looked great. I went back for a «maintenance» appointment and found that I didn’t need any extractions — Erinn’s work from the previous session, along with the product she recommended, has kept my skin feeling and looking like I just got out of the spa. I am SO grateful to Erinn and HIGHLY recommend her.

I booked a last minute appointment for a blow-​out before my engagement photos. I came into the salon stressed out and freezing cold, but Sarah immediately put me at ease. She was a fantastic listener and was both professional and fun. Even better, she managed to transform my thin, fine hair into bouncy shampoo-​commercial hair that withstood 3 hours of blustery March wind (*without* scary hairspray). I’ve been looking for a stylist for my wedding, and thanks to my appointment, now I know I’ll be in good hands!

I am a fan of Sally @ Headgames. She does a nice hair cut for $ 45. Given my ultra-​short haircut, she recently raised her rate to $ 55 and I have decided to pass on and search for someone else. I am just not ready to pay over $ 60 for a haircut including tips.

I came here for a cut and blow out this past winter and first of all, the space is LOVELY. So much light, nice floors, plenty of room, super clean. Also, the entire staff was super friendly.
Jill was my stylist and she was wonderful! I have crazy, curly, super long hair and right away it was clear that she knew what she was doing. She cut what needed to go, didn’t apply too much product, and I left feeling confident and totally satisfied. I’ll definitely be back.

Found myself back in Portland, and any time I am here I always try to fit in a trip to Head Games!
Today I was a hair model for Krissy, an absolutely fabulous stylist and colorist, looking to build up her portfolio. Krissy was a great listener and after showing her a picture of the look I wanted, she was able to find colors to give me the exact look.
I absolutely love my hair and am so happy with the work Krissy did!