Reviews
Jan 31, 2025
Elliot did an AMAZING job coloring my hair. I definitely plan on coming back to get a haircut and more fun color placements in the future :)
Jan 29, 2025
Great spot if youāre looking for a new creative look! The stylists there are great and make you feel comfortable and safe. Job was also done very quickly but with great detail. Big thanks to Heather!
Jan 29, 2025
I am OBSESSED with this salon. Not only do they have amazing service, but everyone there is sooo sweet and funny. I have always had the best experiences here. Not to mention, I get to share my craziest tea and everyone in the salon is SAT. It's giving BRAT summer. IT'S GIVING CUNTIFICATION CENTRAL. It's giving us everything and more. We love.
Jan 29, 2025
I love this salon! Violet does my hair and I always have the best time and come out with hair I love and always get compliments on. 10/10
Jan 29, 2025
100000% recommend going here!! I never leave reviews but I am so happy with my experience here. I booked a haircut appointment with Erika and she was so incredibly amazing! Very welcoming and safe atmosphere, kind people, and great service!
Jan 29, 2025
Iāve been a loyal customer to Elliot for a while now and he always does me right. Recently he did a cherry red color on me which gave me a major confidence boost. Heās super creative and talented, so def would recommend for anyone looking to get cool alternative hair!
Jan 29, 2025
both my fiance and i have gotten our hair done with violet, they are just lovely!! she was so great with letting me know what could and couldnāt be done with my black hair, and getting me to a result that i was so happy with! my fianceeās haircut was gorgeous too š the salon space was very clean and welcoming as well.
Dec 05, 2024
Heather is an artist in hair. I showed up with a grown-out shavey kind of thing and asked for something cute, something others would call a āstyle.ā We chatted and she mustāve gotten a really good sense of who I am because it is by far my best cut ever. I canāt wait to have some color adventures with her soon!
Sep 05, 2024
Heather is amazing. She has fixed my hair from a previous mess up and sheās basically the only person I trust to color my hair!
Jul 05, 2024
Heather is amazing at not only styling hair but creating an inclusive and comfortable environment. I absolutely love how easy she is to work with and how she listens to what I want and then tells me how realistic that goal is. She is accommodating, kind, and out of this world talented. Everyone should be serviced at Matte Blackš¤
Jul 05, 2024
I went to Matte Black today for the first time for a haircut and couldnāt have left happier. I came to Heather with a fixer upper bob from a different stylist, and she did a great job at getting my hair back on track. I felt seen and heard through my entire appointment and felt comfortable asking questions and voicing my opinion. She created an environment where I felt like I could trust her, and she did not disappoint. Iāve definitely found my new hairstylist and I will absolutely be coming back. Thank you ā¤ļø
May 05, 2024
Sydney is an amazing stylist. I'm a stylist and have been getting the best haircuts from them for years. They are talented, listen well, and then design the most flattering cut/style. I am so glad to have found them!
Apr 05, 2024
Matte black salon is the best salon in Portland!!! Iāve tried a few times salons in Portland but this one is hands down the best. Not only is the owner Heather a kind and wonderful person but she also does INCREDIBLE cuts and color. All of the stylists there are extremely professional and kind. The building is clean and comfortable and I always feel safe in their space. I would 100% recommend this salon if youāre looking for a quality cut and color for a very reasonable price. š
Mar 05, 2024
Emily is my go to now! Iāve always had extremely long hair and get so scared to let people near it. Emily gave me exactly what I was looking for and I am so happy with the outcome! (Lots of layers, bangs and of course a good cut!) The salon is also such a cute, fun, welcoming space with lots of pretty plants to look at. I definitely recommend her and the salon for anyone who might be feeling scared to try someone/somewhere new(: Thanks Emily!
Mar 05, 2024
I love getting my hair done at this salon. Theyāve created such a safe place for their staff and clients and I really appreciate how much they think of us. Erika is amazing at what she does, has such a fun energy to her, and always makes me feel beautiful. I couldnāt recommend her or the salon more!
Feb 05, 2024
Atticus is a fantastic barber. I absolutely love my cut. A super nice bonus is that he has a "silent cut" option. I'm autistic and often go nonverbal so that is wonderful. I will definitely be going back here, Atticus will be my new go-to barber.
Feb 05, 2024
Emily is absolutely incredible. Iāve been going to her for a few years and I refuse to go anywhere else. My mom and sister have both started going to her and feel the same. She gives you exactly what you ask for and if you need advice on what to do, she has it! The salon is conveniently located and Iāve never had a hard time parking. Highly recommend!
Feb 05, 2024
Emily is the best! She takes her time to insure the health of my hair along with giving me tips on keeping it looking good. The salon and Emily have such a caring homey vibe. Obviously will be going here again to see Emily
Feb 05, 2024
Erika is the BEST! You wonāt regret booking with her.
Feb 05, 2024
This salon is so beautiful and welcoming. Being high risk kept me from getting my hair done for over two years and Heather made me feel both safe and seen. Not only does she always capture the look I want but she makes me feel safe and that makes a huge impact in my personal life.
Feb 05, 2024
Atticus was AMAZING! His attention to care of his customers is outstanding. Asks questions every step of the way and asks questions for comfortability as well! As someone who got a haircut previously from another salon that didn't meet anything I asked for, this experience was amazingly wonderful in comparison. I will be returning and recommending moving forward! I feel summer ready with this new rockin' hair! šš
Feb 05, 2024
I am happy to find a hair stylist I love coming to! Emily is so caring and understanding of what you want! I love the end result of my haircut and hairstyle! I trust her with the process and I will be continuing to coming to Matte Black Salon for hair touch ups and color. Sheās amazing in what she does!
Feb 05, 2024
This is for the girlies, so upon arriving to the salon, first off I noticed it was incredibly cute and the aesthetic was 10/10. I was trying to get ready for summer and wanted to add light to my hair and so I decided to book an appointment to get my hair done, I requested it to be done by Emily Janeczek for a full head highlights. With that being said, she did amazing. she was very attentive and checked in with me to make sure we were still on the same page throughout the process and just and just making the experience really good. she genuinely went above and beyond to give me exactly what I had asked for. The results were honestly beyond my expectations and Iām absolutely in love. I highly recommend her work, if youāre considering getting your hair done!
Feb 05, 2023
Heather is AMAZING! Iāve been getting my hair done by her since 2019 and every time Iāve left so happy with the end result! Sheās incredibly professional and talented! She takes her time and puts in the care. We brainstorm together on ideas when I havenāt been able to settle on one and i canāt trust her with the outcome. I would recommend Heather anytime!
Feb 05, 2023
Heather is amazing! Iām very picky when it comes to who cuts my bangs, and they are always getting me so many compliments whenever I get a fresh cut from her! I love the vibe of the salon and always enjoy the conversations we have, sheās good people. I have virgin hair so I havenāt had the pleasure of receiving any color services here, but Iām always lurking the Instagram and my lord they look amazing. Really canāt say enough nice things about this spot and crew, Iām so glad theyāre in the neighborhood ā„ļø
Feb 05, 2023
I am thrilled to have finally found a hair stylist I enjoy going to and trust with my delicate hair. Erika is amazing, she does my blonde root touch ups for me and I always leave with the most beautiful silvery blonde color. She is very strict on how she treats my hair with heat also, knowing I have thin delicate hair and I canāt even explain how amazing it makes me feel knowing she genuinely cares about the health of my hair. She always answers all my questions even if I ask the same ones every appointment and makes sure I am using the correct products at home. After all the struggles of not finding a fitting stylist for myself and my very bright blonde hair I will never go anywhere else. Not only is she amazing, but the vibe of the whole shop and her co worker across the way is amazing. They are super welcoming and sweet, they also offer you a cold drink while you get your hair done!!! We love them.
Feb 05, 2023
I've been to Matte Black twice now and both times have been wonderful experiences. Erika has done a great job with my balayage and hair cuts. She is so friendly and always happy to answer my questions and make recommendations. I love supporting this cute salon and it's vegan stylists.
Feb 05, 2023
Iāve been coming to Heather for a few years now and itās been so awesome to see her grow her business and get her brand out there. Both her and Erika make hair magic every time so if youāre looking for a hair stylist, go get you a good one here.
Feb 05, 2023
This salon is amazing. I always leave feeling fresh and in love with my cut and color. The folx here can do beautiful natural colors and incredible vivid bright colors that last for months. I recommend this salon to everyone.
Feb 05, 2023
the salon is so cute and my stylist is great at what she does! s/o to heather for always making my experience fun and for leaving my hair looking so pretty and SOFT š
Feb 05, 2022
Heather is amazingly talented ā” She's become my go-to for all my hair styles and is such a delight to spend time with talking about new style ideas and haircare. She's such a great friend and I refer her to basically everyone I know. Plus, she is a vegan hairstylist! 10/10 ā”
Feb 05, 2022
Heather is really experienced and professional, my hair always looks amazing when I leave š
Feb 05, 2022
I enjoy having Heather color/cut my hair and Iām happy to have found her! At the start of 2021, I was wanting to find a stylist in Portland I could commit to long term after having to go through a few different salons that didnāt do quite what I had hoped for with my hair and Heather was recommended to me by a few mutual friends. She listens to what you ask for and I feel like her prices are very fair, and itās nice to go to someone who has experience with treating very thick curly hair like mine. She is also very bubbly and fun to talk to during my services and makes my hair look/feel amazing afterwards!š„°