Twisted Locks Salon

Awesome. How can I explain this place and people to do it justice? First off, my stylist Joanne, is amazing. She has cut my hair twice now and she has given me highlights, and of course I plan to keep coming back. Each time turns out perfectly. She takes so much care in the way she does your hair. Each strand has to be perfect. She will put a TON of foils into your hair in order to get a beautiful soft blended highlight. She will not let you leave until she gets your hair just how you want it. She has sooo much experience. She knows exactly what to do to fix problem spots. You can really tell she has a passion for making people look their best. She is also a sweetheart! The other people who work there are also awesome. I asked her why my hair was rough on the back of my head and she not only gave me a million tips, she had her co-​stylists offer input! I now know the things I need to do differently and have a beautiful haircut to boot.
The atmosphere is great too. Don’t let the location full you. This place is sleek inside. Tons of mirrors so no matter which way you are turned, you can see what is going on. They offer beer and wine, which I think is required now, right? ;) They have comfy seats, its not insanely loud like some salons, doesn’t have that strong smell some salons have and if you have to wait for some reason, they have a covered patio right outside the front door, so you can sit in the shade and ponder life and existence.

I am a BIG fan of Heather at TL — she is wonderful with color (especially for blondes!) and is just the sweetest and most attentive. She always does a great job and I trust her completely! I also think Ashley is wonderful for men’s cuts. Between the two of them, you can’t go wrong!

I love going to this salon. They call you to remind you of your appointment a couple days ahead. They’re very friendly and they always accommodate a place for my son to sit. I need to bring him with me while I’m getting my hair done. Nancy Martinez is my favorite she was able to formulate a process that didn’t make my scalp burn or itch or have any problems after having a color and cut. She is very knowledgeable and very creative so that we alter my hair ever so slightly every season but keeping it looking natural and professional again I can’t tell you enough how I love this place.

I went to get a cut and color a few months ago from Danielle and she did an amazing job! Great salon, in and out pretty quickly, cute atmosphere.

Kelsey did mine and my bridesmaid’s hair for my wedding. Not only did she do a phenomenal job on our hair, she was also so much fun to have around that morning! I wish I lived in Portland because I would definitely go back to her as a regular client!

Nancy has been doing my eyebrows every few months for the past few years. While I was out of Portland I tried some other beauticians and no one compares. She is the only one who can make my eyebrows look as natural and clean. Everyone here is so friendly. I love visiting. They’re also super good at getting me in on short notice.

Starting with the way that Nancy (the owner/​front desk lady) greets & treats you when you arrive… you’ll feel so welcomed right away. Nancy always gets you a drink & makes you feel important, like you’re an old friend she hasn’t seen for awhile. I can’t speak for color, as I haven’t had that service… but the hair cutting is pretty good here. Everyone is friendly & geniunely seems happy to be at there. They all seem to work as a team (instead of against each other like a competition that some high end, fast pace salons dsiplay). Parking can be a little busy at lunch time because the lot is shared with other surrounding businesses & restaurants. Just give yourself some extra time & it’s no problem. This salon is clean, fresh & fun. I really appreciate the quality at such reasonable prices for Portland. Call Nancy today… she will hook you up!

I consult Unilocal before I do most anything and carefully read all the reviews of numerous salons before I chose Annelise at Twisted Locks. I felt confident that I was going to someone who would be an expert. I was wrong. The salon is convenient, beautiful, and professional. Nancy at the front desk was nice and helpful. Annelise also was very nice and seemed to be a good hair stylist. After she was done I was kind of shocked at how flat my hair looked when normally it had so much body. I was a little dazed and paid and left. When I got home I re-​washed it and tried to style it. I tried to convince myself that it was a good cut as if to justify all of the time I spent looking for a salon. It wasn’t a good cut at all There were patches of short hair mixed with long hair, it was totally unbalanced, it didn’t fall naturally, and frankly I look like I cut my own hair. I got a recommendation from a friend and went to another salon 2 weeks later because I couldn’t stand looking at myself anymore. The new stylist was appalled. Thankfully she fixed most of it (we have to wait about 6 more weeks for the extra short crown area to grow enough so it matches the rest of my head). I guess it just goes to show that even with a great deal of research, you can still make a bad decision. Maybe Annelise really is good and maybe my hair is just difficult. But the other stylist didn’t have any problem at all. Best of luck.

Annelise is awesome! Love the salon too. This is my new «place» to go. The entire experience was positive from walking in, to walking out. Everyone who works there looks happy.

I hate having to find a new stylist but when my prior stylist me moved I was forced to look elsewhere. Thank goodness I found Nancy at Twisted Locks. She is amazing. She really listens and was able to adjust what I wanted each time so that, after 3 visits, I have the most wonderful hair style. Each time it looked better and better! The salon is very nice, too. They sell good products and offer me a beverage every time.

I followed Kelsy to Twisted Locks from another salon. She does an awesome job of interpreting the garble of what I would like into exactly what I want. The cut is always even, lays great, is manageable and grows out nicely, which is how I interpret a great cut. I also appreciate the fact that she doesn’t try and sell me on coloring my hair. I find that refreshing. And her rates are really reasonable.
The salon is fun, but from my new home I don’t care for the location (over the Sellwood Bridge and I believe an illegal left hand turn). I like the perk of the drinks being offered, there is something that says ‘pampered’ with a drink in hand. I think they have found a gem in their receptionist, she is always, always cheerful, easy going and accommodating.
From the stylist, to the salon. .. . 5 stars all the way.

Every woman has left at some point and time a salon with tears in her eyes, never to return. I had many of these «accidents» in my life and all over the country that I did not see a hairdresser for 1.5 years. Go figure! But thanks to the great Unilocal reviews I finally broke down and made an appointment with Ashley. (I also have to mention Nancy, who was so very friendly and kind at the reception desk.
This was the first time in years, that actually my hairdresser listened to what I wanted. She cut my hair absolutely perfect! Asking while she was cutting, whether it would be ok to do this or that. Imagine! Ashley I love you!
This was the first time I was sitting in my car smiling at myself in the mirror because I liked my hair! Thanks again to all the wonderful people in that salon. I’ll be back!

I needed a new salon (my old one was fine but it just wasn’t great) and decided to try Twisted Locks because it had good reviews and it’s super close to where I live. Anelisse was my stylist and she’s awesome. I’m currently growing out a pixie cut and it was just a mess. I had a pretty bad mullet and it looked pretty terrible. I told Anelisse that I just wanted it to look like I meant for my hair to look the way it does, not to look like a grown out style. I did not have high expectations because my hair is at such a weird length I didn’t think it had the capacity to look good. It’s just past my ears. After a quick wash with some great smelling products, she got to work. She trimmed up the back and gave me a great asymmetrical cut. It looks so great and I was shocked that I was not only satisfied with the finished product, but that I actually liked it! I will absolutely be back. And it’s such a good price too! Lewis and Clark students get a discount of 20% which is crazy!

Ashley is awesomesauce. She’s been cutting my hair for years and I have always enjoyed her service and company. They hook you up with a glass of wine or a beer when you come in.
All the other stylists there seem pretty cool also. But no one is as cool as Ashley.

Perfect! Heather dyed and cut my hair and she was amazing. The staff is very attentive and kind and the salon is clean and attractive. They also sell salon quality products but they are very affordable for students. such a good experience! You won’t regret going.

I usually highlight my own hair at home however this time around something went horribly wrong and my roots turned an awful shade of orange. Rather than try to fix the situation myself I decided to find a professional to do the job.
I called Twisted Locks in the morning and spoke to Nancy who was so nice and very helpful. She had me consult directly with one of their stylists, Tera. Much to my relief, Tera was able to schedule me to come in that same afternoon. Once I was there I showed Tera what had happened and how I would like my hair to look. She was patient, listened to me and immediately started working on my hair.
Tera put in some lowlights to even out the orange and also used a toner. All of the orange is completely gone and my hair turned out BEAUTIFUL! I am so impressed with Tera and would recommend her to anyone.

I left my old salon this morning in tears and immediately called Twisted Locks. Tucked away in a non descript shopping center this salon is GREAT. It’s clean and modern and the people are very friendly.
Maybe it was the desperation in my voice but the owner Nancy booked me a same day appointment right away with Heather and after a few hours in the chair I am a new woman. I came in with brown hair below my shoulders and left with a sleek, chin length blonde hair do!
Heather listened to my ideas and incorporated her expertise to make me feel great about my hair. She even prescheduled me for four weeks from now for a complimentary bang trim! They also have great products but weren’t pushy about selling them and she even spent time to teach me how to style my hair in waves and straight! I’m sold on Twisted Locks and Heather!

Eddy is great, and he absolutely kills me! I come in for a great cut, color, and a good dose of humor!

Eddie is the best there is! I remember going to Eddie before he opened this salon and followed him from there to Twisted Locks. There was sometime where I went somewhere else after he opened this place (I was in college and trying to save some money), but I’m back!
He is amazing with color! I have never left there with a bad cut or color and he is such a perfectionist that he wouldn’t allow it anyway.
I like to frequently change up my cut or color, so it is different almost every time, and he is happy to help. You can also enjoy a glass of wine/​beer/​tea while you are being transformed, it doesn’t get much better.
I always make my next appointment before I leave, knowing that I won’t go to anyone else ever. If you are looking for a new stylist, he is amazing.

If I could give Annelise 6 stars, I would. Lady, I am in LOVE. Backstory…
I went to another salon, paid $ 40 for a haircut, LOVED it. Loved the hairdresser. Loved the cut. Then she left. Of course I can’t find her. So I get cut by another lady at the salon. HATE it. Worst haircut I’ve had in a decade. Terrible shelf cut in my «deep V». I have hair most of the way down my back and she butchered it to the point where I didn’t get a hair cut for 5 months, terrified of what I would get when I tried again with someone new. It’s very intimidating, finding a new haridresser.
So I turned to my good friend, Unilocal for some help. (see that, I rhymed) I found a few good reviews at Twisted Locks which is half-​way between my house and my office. Also open on Saturday for early appointments. Awesome. I call Thursday and they can get my in with Annelise Saturday afternoon. Even better. So here I go.
As previously mentioned, I have LONG hair. It’s curly. And oily. I went in with un-​washed hair so she could see all my issues at their worst. She wasn’t scared. She washed me up good, then went to work. She did EXACTLY what I asked. Deep V. Only took off what I needed. (once a hairdresser complained loudly about people who come in once a year and ask for a trim, less than an inch, expecting that to solve their problems. So now I just tell them «take what you need to make my hair healthy’)
But it didn’t stop there. Then she put some Moroccan oil in my hair and blew me out. Then flat ironed me (about a 45 minute proposition…) Cleaned up the cut, showed me, asked if I wanted it steeper. Yep, I did. No problem, she went to work. Then texturized the cut so it would lay better when curly. Then finished me off.
Next was the second best thing about my day: She gave me the best tips I’ve ever gotten. How to use dry shampoo, something that I’ve always wanted to try but have been too intimidated. And how to keep my crazy hair from flying away by using hair spray while ironing… Perfect. I’ve NEVER loved my hair so much as I did walking out of the salon.
One step more, she made chit-​chat. Asked me questions, tried to get to know me a bit. I don’t even care that the salon is above Subway. Great, it smells like fresh bread instead of perm solution. It’s a bit on the small side, but doesn’t feel cramped. Plenty of well-​equipped stations. The employees seemed to genuinely get along.
I will be back. in three months. And every three months for as long as Annelise works here. Thank you, for making my love my hair.