The Portland Girl

From the minute I stepped into Anna’s cosy and inviting studio space, I knew this was going to be a special experience, and I was right. The next 60 minutes combined deep cleansing facial treatments with face, shoulder, scalp, leg and foot massage, AND amazing energy work.
As someone who doesn’t often take the time to pamper myself, and isn’t always comfortable with such close attention, it was really important to me to feel comfortable and confident in the person working on me. I was able to completely let go and trust Anna to take care of me.
Anna doesn’t just give amazing facials, she offers an opportunity to deeply reconnect to yourself, to feel refreshed, relaxed and reinvigorated– essential when life is so busy and frantic. She pays attention to every tiny detail and that’s what makes all the difference.
My skin is glowing, and so is my spirit. Thank you so much!

The Portland Girl is awesome! I drove two hours to come get sugared here, and it was worth it! They offered water or a mimosa when I arrived… what’s not to love already? It’s a cute little place and has a nice feel to it. I got the «bushwacker», which is a Brazilian. It was my first experience being sugared, which was definitely interesting. I’ve always waxed and this was a nice change, my skin wasn’t irritated at all afterwards like it usually is. Taylor was my esthetician, and she’s amazing! She was really sweet, made me feel comfortable the whole time, and she was very meticulous which is great. After all that, you don’t want to leave and find out they missed a bunch of places! I will definitely be returning!

I booked a facial with Krystal. She was delightful and did a great job of explaining things that needed to be explained while also allowing me to relax and enjoy the treatment. My skin feels super hydrated and smooth. I left feeling very relaxed! I will be back.
And note… I live in a west side suburb and am willing to drive to NE Portland for the treatments!

Had an awesome experience here. Abbie gave me an incredible facial and a wonderful and meticulous brow shaping. Her attention to my skin and my concerns was thoughtful and professional, and the whole experience was perfect. I got online and made my next appointment as soon as I got home.

I am so glad I found The Portland Girl! I was worried that since moving here I wouldn’t be able to find an amazing sugaring girl, but Abbie was so great! She made me feel relaxed, was friendly, offered me a mimosa, and was very meticulous with the hair removal (always a good trait in a sugarist). I love that you get a discount if you book your next appointment within 5 weeks and the location is so cute! I will definitely be back!

Will never wax again. Great experience at the Portland Girl. Taylor was very sweet and did an awesome job sugaring and tinting my brows. They look great. The studio itself is very clean and well designed. Overall a great experience!

I originally was a fan of waxing but after I moved to California I couldn’t find a waxing place I liked so I gave sugaring a try. I was so happy with the results, but after moving back to Portland I went back to waxing, however I noticed a huge change in the way my skin was reacting.
After a year I decided to go back to sugaring and found the Portland Girl through a friend. I am more than happy with the results! I just feel like sugaring really gets all the hair and the ingrown hair is far less of any.
I definitely will be making it my regular jam! Krystal is also amazing!

Go here for all your sugaring needs if you want to feel welcome and have a great experience! After moving to Portland recently, I’ve tried a few other places for sugaring and I will look no further. Taylor is fun, professional and worked with me on my appointment time to correspond with an arrival flight. Great selection of products and candles on hand as well. Will be a regular customer!

I love this studio! A friend recommended it, I went, was super impressed now my roommate and I are frequent flyers. Crystal is the best. This studio is cute, comfy, and professional.

I had such a great experience here getting a Brazilian sugaring. The atmosphere is calm, clean and inviting. Krystal was welcoming and easy to chat with and did a great job down below. I was happy to pay for such a positive experience, and the sugaring treated my skin so well — I can’t go back to waxing now. I’ll definitely return to TPG.

After one my favorite estheticians closed her shop Re: Surface Skin a year or two ago, I haven’t devoted much pampering to my skin. I stumbled across The Portland Girl based off of their reviews here and decided to give them a try. Since it’s been a while since I’ve had any sort of treatment to my skin, I opted for the 60 minute custom facial. I did have to reschedule at one point and the ladies here were super accommodating. Their shop is super cute and intimate, very laid back but very clean and professional. I loved how they asked which oils you’d like before your appointment for aromatherapy– makes for a very customized experience. If you’re looking for full on pampering this is really is a wonderful option. There was a wonderful neck and shoulder massage plus a foot massage! I nearly fell asleep at the end!
The facial itself was very gentle and my skin feels super soft and my lingering acne scars are less angry looking than yesterday. Taylor, my esthetician was super gentle and very sweet. I’ve gotten facials before where they have squeezed the living daylights out of my skin and when I mentioned to Taylor that my skin is somewhat reactive, she took that in mind when treating me.
After my session they gave me a couple samples of items they used on me which was an added bonus!
I will definitely go to The Portland Girl again and am excited to start pampering myself and being more mindful toward my skin. Plus, I always support a female owned business!

I tried sugaring at this cute boutique and was my first experience ever. Krystal made me feel at ease, especially since I was having the Bushwacker (AKA full Brazilian) done.
I loved the results compared to waxing and booked the Bushwacker again and then a full face sugaring and I am hooked. It does get better with continued maintenance and you’ll love the results. Great place to get the girlie essentials done at!

I can’t say enough good things about Portland girl and owner Anna. I have been going to Portland girl for 6 months now with the monthly membership they offer. My skin’s texture and appearance has improved beyond my expectations!
Anna has changed my facial care routine by suggesting products they sell at the salon. I have never been disappointed by any of the products I’ve taken home which include face wash, toner and moisturizer. They are also reasonable compared to the money I used to spend monthly at Sephora.
I cannot say enough good things about this place or the staff.

I absolutely love The Portland Girl! They are so welcoming and give nothing less then amazing service. They’re very professional and friendly as well. Right when you walk in the door, you feel like you’ve walked into your friends place and are welcomed with a smile and a mimosa (what’s better!?)
I’ve had multiple sugar services and each time it was with someone new and each of them treated me like a best friend. Sugaring is long lasting and all natural. It isn’t any more painful then waxing and is long lasting. I’d definitely refer portland girl to friends and family

This place is the cutest! I saw Krystal for a Brazilian. She’s funny and super honest, I love that. The quality of the sugaring itself was great. I’ve been sugared before at another place down in San Diego and for some reason this time around it was MUCH less painful. I’m not sure if it’s because Krystal had me distracted with her jokes/​stories or if it was actually just that easy? No in-​grown hair, and almost three weeks later I’m just now seeing a little subtle (tmi, oops)
I’ll definitely be back in a few weeks!

I had a great sugaring experience with Abbie (for the full leg). First, the studio is beautiful, and the women friendly; I felt comfortable from the minute I walked in the door (and I’m definitely not a spa girl).
It was my first time with sugaring, and I was excited to try it because I have really sensitive skin and have been wondering if this might be better for me than shaving, which always irritates (and I hate doing regularly).
Abbie was patient and explained the process and the hair growth cycle, and she was easy to talk to, so I felt really comfortable. Yes, it does hurt a bit, but of course it does – you’re having the hair yanked out of your skin!
I’ll be honest, my skin did react, with both redness and even welts on my legs. This is quite typical for me, and although I was disappointed that my crazy skin freaked out over yet another process/​product, Abbie said that it wouldn’t last long and an antihistamine might help. I didn’t have a chance to take one, but my skin did totally calm down within eight hours or so.
So even though the immediate situation wasn’t great, I’m thrilled with the results. It’s been a week and my legs look great. I’m excited that it lasts so long, and that I haven’t had the same itchiness and red spots (after the initial reaction) that I usually do from shaving. To me, it’s worth the discomfort to get these great results. And, they offer a free follow-​up appointment, which I’ll be doing next week to catch the little hairs that were too short the first time.
I love that their products are all natural, I loved the mimosa on arrival, and I’m excited to go back for a facial sometime.
Congrats to all at the Portland Girl – you’ve hit a home run!

I love The Portland Girl and I love Abbie! The Portland Girl is a non-​fussy place to take care of your skin and your sweet self. Abbie is the best with brows and facials. I have super-​sensitive skin, prone to redness and such from waxing (and a horrible sugaring experience elsewhere in PDX).
Everyone is friendly and down-​to-​earth. No pressure, great vegan products, and the space is relaxing. Perfect for anyone looking to do a little self-​care, but especially for those who don’t enjoy the typical snooty spa experience.
And did I mention foot AND scalp massage?! Call them now – you deserve it!

I’m not a beauty-​routine type of person. I do my thing but don’t get sucked into the salon maintenence. Except with Portland Girl. And Anna. Everything about this place and the folks are amazing. The vibe when you walk in is so relaxing, the mimosas are tasty and calming, the sugaring is almost (almost) fun, and the facial was the best I’ve had. Also, they have hard-​to-​find products that won’t break the bank and really work. BAM.
Every experience I’ve had there has been lovely and makes me excited for my next appointment. And for sugaring… that’s saying something. :)

A month after getting my legs first sugared, I returned just yesterday for my second appointment. Abbie did my legs and did an absolutely fabulous job. She paid fine attention to making sure she got it all and was very informative in explaining how hair growth patterns work so I could understand how it all works. Aside from doing a fine job, she was wonderful to talk with and I felt very comfortable with her.
I’ve never ever been one to treat and take care of myself in this way, and although i’m sure a facial would be even more of a treat than having leg hair removed, I’m hooked. There is just a bit of initial pain (but not even really) and then tingles but that is it.
Now that summer is here, if shaving your legs is bothersome or you are a waxer, definitely at least give it a try. I can’t imagine you’ll be disappointed at all.
I’ve also been using The Portland Girl skin care line for over a month and still love it. I just started using the Pumpkin Enzyme Mask and its awesome. I tell everyone about the line because I love it that much.
Anna, I am so glad you have brought this wonderful shop and your super group of gals to the neighborhood. You’re the best.

When you walk into a place for a spa appointment and get asked if you’d like a mimosa, you know it’s gonna be a good experience! You are asked to fill out a questionnaire of what preferences you have for your treatment that day, including which essential oil scents you prefer. The space is clean, airy, and modern — very welcoming.
Anna did an amazing job on my facial. I have had a lot of facials elsewhere in the past, and this was by far the most relaxing experience I’ve ever had. You not only get the expected shoulder massage, but a foot AND scalp massage! She wasn’t pushy at all about the products, but I loved the way my skin felt afterwards so I’m sure I’ll be back for the rest of the product recommendations.