Portland Beauty and Salons

As a teenage survivor of Hodgkin's lymphoma, owner and licensed aesthetician Amber Henson believes that a healthy skincare regime is just as important as a healthy diet and exercise. To that end, she provides complimentary makeup lessons to any clients undergoing chemotherapy or radiation and addresses her customers' skin concerns with organic and clinical treatments. Her facials can alleviate the signs of aging and acne, and her peels with organic fruit and microscopic subscription cards increase cell renewal. Amber’s care for skin starts from the follicle up, as she also offers waxing services for men and women.

Acupuncturist Siamak Shirazi has a secret that he’s dying to share—acupuncture isn’t just for aches and pains anymore. Guided by his learned hands, the therapeutic needles of the ancient Chinese treatment can also erase the fine lines associated with aging, boosting circulation and collagen production and leaving faces looking younger. So, when he’s not busy sharing his cosmetic acupuncture skills on television, he's treating clients at 2bwell Clinic, a holistic healing studio dedicated to easing clients’ needs through preventive care, community wellness. Practitioners including massage therapists, naturopathic physicians, dieticians, and a breath-work specialist work together to devise integrative healthcare solutions and bust vitamin smuggling rings.

From serving in the U.S. Air Force to earning a master's degree in psychology and working as a school counselor, aesthetician Amy Peterson has pursued her vast array of achievements with duty and focus. So it's not surprising that when she discovered a passion for skincare, she invested equal time and energy into pursuing her aesthetics degree from the Bella Institute School of Cosmetology and delving into the intricacies of the field. At GLOW Head2Toe, she emphasizes the importance of using paraben- and chemical-free skin products, utilizing them during facials that target everything from acne to signs of aging with deep cleansing, exfoliations, fruit-enzyme peels, and massage. Waxing treatments for the face, body, and bikini areas top off her menu of skin services.

The brains behind Bugsy's Hair at Lakeside Salon is hair wizard Lindsey O'Neal, who supplemented her title as an Aveda-trained stylist with a cosmetology license, extending her skills beyond hairstyling to include waxing of the face and body. Her specialty, however, is hair coloring, and she calls upon her Aveda training to help clients find the perfect hue that best complements their skin tone, whether they're seeking dimensional highlights, ombre color, or a return to their natural shade of lilac.

Salon Luxe radiates swank amid the idyllic streets of southeast Portland, treating clients to professional hair and makeup services. Consultations allow stylists to tailor treatments to individual clients, whether they want a simple haircut, all-over coloring, or eyebrow shaping. Since the stylists at Salon Luxe are so well-versed in their craft, they often impart tips to customers on how to recreate their professionally styled look when at home, in the office, or hanging from a helicopter skid.

Instead of just focusing on the physical, esthetician Tanya Khounphachansy incorporates a holistic approach to her work—one that has served her well for 17 years. Her belief that the body, mind, and spirit are intertwined and should be cared for equally is reflected in her selection of services. Within her tranquil confines, she wields natural products such as papaya enzymes and honey as she helps her clients de-stress and rejuvenate through facials and mani-pedis instead of throwing rocks at the windows of abandoned warehouses.