Novare Salon

Absolutely love going to get my blonde hair blonder here! I love my stylist Margarita just the nicest ! All of the ladies are very friendly and helpful. I used to colour my own hair as I hated my experiences of the past but now I look forward to my 2 hours of laughs and relaxation and end up looking fabulous! I’m so glad I found this salon (well actually it was my pitbull who went inside one day and i got chatting to the owner Yvette another Brit like myself!) You will NOT be disappointed by this awesome place :)

McKayla (sorry if the name is spelt wrong) is a super rock star. She fixed the problems I had from a not so talented hair hair dresser She was able to take long bangs that were way to heavy and incorporate them into the layers. She gave my hair body and life instead of a straight cut that lays flat. I will definitely be returning and recommend her to everyone reading this.

Mikayla was awesome. She listened to everything I said, and exceeded my expectations. I love my hair, and I look forward to my next visit at Novare.

McKayla* is AMAZING! She is really LISTENS and has top-​knotch abilities with a fun, easy-​going personality to boot. You hair is good hands.
*I don’t think I spelled her name right

Morgan is a gifted stylist, she is wonderful with my fine, wavy, color-​treated hair. She is competent and talented, and I never dread at the possible outcome of my hair. Her haircuts are consistent, which I appreciate.
Prior to going to Novare, I used to seek out the owners of salons, believing that they’d give better cuts, since they’re ‘invested’ as business owners. I paid a lot for what was supposed to be the best. After many disappointments, and one total haircut disaster, I realized my theory was wrong. I was sick and tired of paying the highest prices for crappy haircuts. Seriously, who thins fine hair? Don’t they realize you look like a greasy chump within hours of styling? I literally had one guy owner put oil in my fine hair – at the roots! Who does that? I literally had to apologize to the person who I was meeting after my appointment because it looked like I hadn’t showered in weeks.
So I called Novare and made an appointment with (gasp!) the salon apprentice. I felt like things couldn’t get any worse, so it didn’t matter who cut my hair. However, I couldn’t believe that I actually got a better cut by an apprentice than I did with the owners of other Sellwood salons! I eagerly made my next appointment, and have been seeing her now for many haircuts.
I highly recommend Morgan at Novare. She’s capable and has a good eye for what looks good. Another plus, she doesn’t push products or other services, which I appreciate. She also teaches you how to replicate her techniques if you ask.
Thanks for great haircuts Morgan!

Many of us might relate how hard it is to move, and how particularly hard it is to find a new hairstylist. In search for the best I went long with my over-​grown ponytail, and lousy color till my ‘lucky day’ when I found Nováre Salon and Yvette. Yvette gave me the best cut ever, and a color that suits me and my personality. Now I’m happily collecting compliments of my new style. Yvette is amazing, the salon is professional and atmosphere comfortable. Thank you!

Last Saturday (⁷⁄₁₈) I had an appt at 5:00 for a haircut with Tess (who has cut my hair once before with no problems). I got a confirmation vm the day before and had been waiting 3 wks for the haircut/​color consult. Super excited. So i get there and Tess isn’t there — «didn’t you get a phone call?» Asks one of the two women who are there. I had a missed call from earlier that day — So i listen to my vm and theres a msg saying Tess has had a cancellation and could i come at 4:30 instead? No. But I’m here now and its 4:50. Then gal #1 says «she wasn’t sure you were coming — she hasn’t heard from you». I usually don’t call between setting and keeping my appt. and i got that confirm call… «She assumed you had gone somewhere else because you were anxious for the cut» (I had asked her to call if there was a cancellation) yes, making my 3 wk wait for nothing that much more disappointing. It was probably obvious that i was aghast that a professional would brush off an appt like this so the other person (gal #2 offered «she had to go pick up her son — lets get you a new appt scheduled». Why would i reschedule with someone who doesn’t give a rip about wasting my time? I think she wanted to bug out early on a Sat; wagering i wasn’t going to show up. So i left.
Sitting in my car — one of the women called and said she had just finished her last appt and was done for the day but would stay and cut my hair if i would like. I saw her client leave — she had a cute cut and looked happy. So i agreed and Mikayla saved the day. She gets 5 stars for the great cut and for stepping up in a most fabulous way. I enjoyed the cut and everything about her.
Tess must know i came for my appt so i thought I’d give her a week to «woman up» and call with an apology. Crickets. A week — nothing. So unprofessional — who does that? Unfortunately Mikayla shares her 5 stars with Tess’ zero stars and Novarre get the average — which i realize would be 2.5 but you cant give half stars and my disappointment in Tess weighs a little heavier.

The cut and color I got from Morgan, an apprentice, was the best salon experience I’ve ever had, and incredibly well priced to boot. She listened to exactly what I wanted, went through my options with me, and then did a thorough and amazing job. It ended up looking better than I could have expected, and it was obvious that she really cared about what she was doing. I would have happily paid twice as much for what I got; it was that good. Thanks, Morgan!

I am so glad – and grateful – to have had my hair cut by Mikayla. It’s absolutely the way I wanted it to look, and I will become a regular at Novare. The salon is warm and cozy (but not kitschy), and everyone who works there is professional and very kind. Looking forward to my next appointment to add some color to a beautiful cut.

Wonderful spot. Everyone is friendly and knowledgeable. Everyone leaves looking like a million bucks without spending that much. Margarita is the best!

Yvette and the rest of the ladies at Novare know their hair! I had a very complicated color process, stripping nearly black hair to a silver/​lavender shade. They worked very hard to make sure I was happy with the outcome! I have been a client for years, but this was the most complicated process I have ever had done. The salon is lovely and comfortable and everyone makes sure you are well cared for.

The best salon ever. All the stylists are excellent, I think the owner is very particular when she hires. I also feel very comfortable here… the space is beautifully designed and decorated and you get high end pampering, but it is a neighborhood business and everyone is friendly and relaxed. And, seriously, I have had more people than I can count comment on my hair cut and color, even to the point of following me through a parking lot and asking me where I get my hair done. Have a look at my photo… that’s Yvette’s handiwork!

Yvette (owner) has been cutting my hair for the last 15+ years and yes, I am a dude who goes to a salon. I did have a year or so of lapse in commitment and I «strayed» from our relationship… enticed by the those «man-​cave» barbershops around PDX that offer beers, sports, scalp massages — all served with a smiles and winks by living Barbie dolls… the only thing lacking: the skills to give a decent haircut! I returned and begged for another chance with Yvette. She forgave me the indiscretion (just once she said) and I will never take her for granted again! She gives an incredible HC (my girlfriend loves the cuts she gives me!). For any men out there looking for an awesome HC from skilled stylists, GO HERE! Yvette’s team is top-​notch. Great humor, fun atmosphere! You won’t be disappointed!

Had a pretty good experience for my first time. The salon is cute and stylish, they give you tea or coffee and a cookie while you wait. My stylist was super nice and I liked her work. The only reason they don’t get 5 stars was because they called me the morning I had my appointment and tried to get me to changed it. I get that my appointment wasn’t going to bring in a lot of $ compared to whomever else they were trying to fit in, but my schedule was tight and I needed the time I booked for a reason.

Called in on a Saturday for same-​day service and guess what? They could get me in. Yay! Set it up for that afternoon. They called me a bit later to say they were running late. No biggie. I appreciate the heads up. I met my stylist, Margarita, upon arrival to the salon. Super friendly chick. Cut was great. Just what I asked for and the price was very reasonable. Easy, easy, easy. Thanks, ladies. See you next time!

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I’ve been going to Novare for at least five years and think they’re great. Yvette is so great at cutting and coloring my hair and just a super person.

Kelsey is an absolute color magician. She is cautious enough to not over process or make crazy, rash, changes all at once, and yet still delivers what is asked for. She is funny, easy to be around, and real. I have known her for years and she has been doing my hair for about 7 years straight. We have gone through short hair styles, to dark, to blond, to post-​baby-​make-​me-​look-​fab-​before-​I-​freak-​out (twice), as well as cutting my husband’s hair exclusively the two times per year he can get himself out of the house for personal grooming.
My mom happily travels four hours to have her hair colored by Kelsey.
Really, not enough good words to say!
Not to mention, the salon provides complimentary wine, beer, lattes, etc.
Sellwood is an adorable neighborhood, so everything about this place is worth the visit.

Tess can work some magic with color! I’m a natural blonde and never had to highlight my hair until moving to dark and rainy Portland. Now I need some help once or twice during the winter to keep my blonde looking bright year round.
Tess was very receptive to my pleas for natural looking highlights. The color turned out absolutely beautiful and no one would ever know that my blonde got some help. The cut is beautiful too — she totally respected that I wanted to keep it as long as possible and only trimmed enough to make my hair healthy and shiny again.

She’s baaaack! Tess moved back from the East coast!
See my first review for the details. Novare rocks!