Chameleon Salon

Sarah H did a color correction after I received a botched job at another salon. I wanted copper balayage and she delivered. She is absolutely amazing and she made sure my hair was healthy (used k18) and told me what she was doing every step of the way. I really like her personality too! Please see pics. I found a stylist that I can be loyal to and I highly recommend her.

Let me start off by saying, I had avoided getting my hair cut and colored for the last two years after being told the level of lift I wanted wasn’t possible to achieve in one session. I booked a consultation with Tori to chat and see if the ✨vibes✨ were there and if she thought she can tackle my hair. —Tori came recommended to me by Madelyn and Nicole as they are regulars at my place of work and we always get to talking about their amazing hair— Months of being anxious and hating my hair passed before I finally put it all in Tori’s hands. And let me tell you, she surpassed even my wildest hair goals. She gave me something I hadn’t had in years: the confidence I needed rolling into my 30’s. Every minute spent with her was fun, easy-going, and comfortable. The entire team made me feel welcomed, adored, wanted, and included. Something I have never experienced in a salon in my whole life (and I’ve had my hair done over 50 times professionally) Needless to say. If you doubt what you want is possible, I promise you it’s not. You just need to find your people, and my bet is they work here at chameleon. Their well rounded crew will tackle anything and make sure you are comfortable and safe the whole time. I won’t ever go anywhere for my hair needs again.

This is one of the best salons I've been too! I've been going here for a year and every time I go its been amazing! The staff are all so friendly and welcoming. They listen to what you need and want, and give expert opinions and help with decisions! They do amazing work with vibrate colors and they times I get it done they last FOREVER, super worth the money!!! So far I've worked with Madelyn, Rachel, Kelsey, and Tori. Let me just say... they were all so sweet, encouraging, so much fun to talk to and work with (normally I feel awkward talking to salon staff but NOT at Chameleon Salon.) If you're looking to get your hair colored or cut, absolutely go here!

I’m SO HAPPY with my new hair!! I was looking to get a vivid color - and loved Michaela’s work after seeing her portfolio. I went from a natural shade (brown) to pinkish-peachy vivid - she put in the WORK and made my vivid hair color transformation dream come true! It’s been a week since I had it done and since then I’ve had so many compliments! :)

I have always been insecure going to salons due to being plus size, and having previously bad experiences with salons, so when I saw the size-inclusivity driven mission of Chameleon Salon, I had to go. The salons' vibes are immaculate. They cultivate an incredibly safe space, and I never once felt judged because of my size. I have genuinely never been to another salon where everyone has been so incredibly kind and welcoming. I have been getting my hair cut and colored by Tori at Chameleon Salon since September 2024. Tori is an incredible artist and extremely knowledgeable! She will always explain every step needed to get you to your hair goals and provide helpful advice along the way. Her vivid colors are insanely vibrant and beautifully done. Outside of her exceptional skills and knowledge, she is incredibly kind and such a fun person to talk to. I highly recommend getting your hair done by Tori!!!

One of the weirdly difficult things about moving to a new place is finding a new hair salon & stylist. I've been to Chameleon Salon several times now and have had a great experience every time, and I feel especially lucky to have connected with Beau - they do incredible vivid color work (to the extent that I'm still getting compliments almost 5 months post color), and absolutely nailed my recent haircut as well. Already looking forward to my next appointment!

I've gone to Chameleon Salon a couple times now and always have a great experience. They have drinks and snacks they offer while you're waiting and everyone is so friendly and helpful. Specifically I LOVE how Liv has done my hair. She knew exactly what I wanted without me explaining it well 😂 And she taught me how to style my bangs for later too. I love her and this salon, I'll definitely never go anywhere else! ❤️

i LOVE this salon. genuinely, i’ve been to a couple in the portland but nothing as good as here. the staff is so nice and welcoming, and everyone just hyped each other up all day 😭. The stylist i went to was AMAZING!! thank you again Kelsey, you are the BEST! you got me my dream color. i’ve never been able to achieve the color i wanted until i met you, and you did it with no problem! i feel so pretty walking around and i’ve gotten SO many compliments from people already! the aesthetic of the place is gorgeous too, it just feels all around like a safe place to be <3 i put before and after pics on my review, it had permanent dye on it and she saved my hair (and it doesnt feel crunchy, it still feels healthy!)

This is my first ever yelp review & I couldn't think of a better person to give it to than Christine of Chameleon. She is such an incredible hairstylist & she is an incredible human being. I always look forward to sitting in her chair. She takes the time to listen to your hair goals, educates accordingly & provides such care to your hair. Chameleon itself is also a dream. It has a kind, welcoming, inclusive atmosphere that has such an incredible vibe. I will go nowhere else :]

Good vibe , friendly and they take their time with you , I felt very comfortable , my only problem is was it was too expensive for me

Such a cute place. Saw Tori and she hooked me up! Super happy with my choice of new salon to go to in Portland.

Chameleon salon is inclusive. It is innovative. It is great for your mental health. The artists are so talented! The owners have found a method that works: learn, teach, grow.... Both Lombard and Sellwood locations are inclusive of WHATEVER you need them to be. Size? Gender? Crabbiness? Vibes? They've got you. I really love the innovative way that they train their new staff on how to take care of their clients. These people make magic. The experts teach the babies and they LOVE TO LEARN from the salon babies too!!!! Madelyn and Nicole have my heart, as a client and as an adult human who respects their business method. I hate writing reviews, I do.... but every single Chameleon, North and Sellwood.....is amazing. You could only BEEEE so lucky to book with them

I just had a women's long haircut with Sarah and I am very pleased. This was my first time at this salon. Sarah listened attentively to what I wanted and gave me exactly what I asked for (layers, face framing layers, and the slightest curtain bang). She also tried out products I was interested in on me so that I could get a feel for them. I was a little nervous about the slight curtain bang, but she nailed it- she is very skilled and I feel like it was money well spent. I will likely be back. For reference, long women's cut on 11/15/2023 was $70 (+ tip).

I have never had my long, thick, multiracial curls cut in a more thorough and caring way to both maintain my length and improve the shape. Sarah Hicks did an amazing job. She even blew it out, round brushed it and styled it for a super reasonable cost. I'll post another pic after I wash it and bring the curls back. Highly recommend Sarah to the curly girls out there!

While it's pricey.. I would say, yeah.. Give them a go Dye those locks!! You deserve to look Hawt!!

I moved to Portland and had to find a new stylist. I've had 2 phenomenal haircuts done by Sara H (https://instagram.com/sarahh.does.rainbows?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=) and both have been great experiences! Sarah always makes me feel welcome and is very kind! I'm glad to have found my new salon in Portland.

I very rarely leave reviews for services... I am a vote with my dollars kinda gal. But after the AMAZING haircut I got from Sarah at Chameleon Salon, I have to share with you all that you should not sleep on a chance to get an appointment with her. I have had many many disappointing haircuts in my life, I had chalked it up to being a round faced fat woman, with very fine thin hair. I mean, I don't have much hair really to work with, and the hair I do have has two funky cowlicks that make my life miserable. My standard hairstyle for years has been pulled into a ponytail or up in a small claw clip to keep my straggly strands off my neck. I went into Sarah last week with low expectations, hoping for as close to the inspiration pictures as I could get. I was AMAZED at the adorable pixie cut she provided me. She spent time moving my hair around before we washed it so she could assess how my cowlicks laid on my head and then suggested something that none of the other countless stylists I've seen in my life have suggested... to push my hair FORWARDS towards my face. Ya'll... it was life changing. I now have an adorable cut, with hair that is happy to lie where I put it with minimal product and styling (which is my real life normal - so glad she really HEARD me when I said I don't do much to my hair and kinda just want it to do what its supposed to without a lot of time and goop). I cannot wait to make another appointment with her to do some color work. I feel like I have FINALLY found someone that gets my hair, and me, and will be creative and responsive to ensure that I walk out of her salon with a spring in my step checking myself in all the windows along the street... because that's exactly what I did.

Just Wow! Sarah Hicks truly made my year! I had the pleasure of having my hair done by her, and let me tell you, she's got some serious talent with colors. I was there for over six hours and not once did she rush. She took her time, coloring, styling, and straightening my hair until it was just right. The results are absolutely stunning! The colors are so vibrant and lively, I can't stop looking at it. But it's not just about the awesome hair, it's about how Sarah makes you feel, like you're just hanging out with a friend. I left her salon not only with great hair, but with a big smile on my face. After looking for over two years for the "right stylist" and trying so many salons, I can say I will be coming back to Sarah for as long as she is taking clients!

When I say Kami creates magic.... I mean Kami creates magic!!! I went in with my hair completely destroyed (mid night breakdowns are great for doing that) and without ANY judgment Kami said "it's okay! It happens! Let's fix it!" I've never felt any judgment or walked away unhappy when visiting! I'm so happy to have stumbled upon Kami truly one of the best humans (and most talented!) I've ever met!

My girlfriend and I made an appointment together to each get our hair cut, and we were both with Sarah! She was so fun to be around, and she did a GREAT job on both our 'dos. This salon is queer friendly, cute, and all around a good time. You can tell Sarah enjoys her job, and she's dang good at it. She kept saying "oooooh" under her breath when a tuft of hair would fall gracefully like silk. It was adorable. We chit chatted about all our common interests (of which there were many!) and it felt like we were hanging out with one of our buds. We will for sure return for our next cuts!

I'm new to the area and was in desperate need of a haircut (hadn't had it cut since March 8th, 2020). A friend recommended this salon to me and after some research decided to book an appointment with Hannah, who specializes in curly/wavy/textured hair types. I was not disappointed! The salon is so cute, the stylists are so friendly & accommodating, and Hannah worked magic on my hair. She was very thorough, very informative, and communicates with you through every step of the way. My hair feels so healthy and revitalized now, I couldn't be happier. I immediately booked my follow up appointment with her for 12 weeks from now and I'm already excited to see her again!

INCREDIBLE!! I have very long hair that I'm very protective of and usually not happy about people doing anything to it. After seeing Hannah consistently I finally know what it feels like to be worry free in a salon chair. Highly HIGHLY recommend!!! No one else will ever be allowed to touch my hair. She's also one of the sweetest easy going creatures I've come into contact with. A+++++ 101%

Nicole is an amazing hairstylist specializing in blonde hair transformations, and has helped me achieve the platinum, Targaryen locks I've been envisioning for myself for years. I first found her by googling Oregon/Portland hair salons/stylists specializing in blonde and she was one of the top results that continuously popped up with good reviews. I went to get a consultation done in spring of '22 where she assessed my hair at the time (I'm a natural brunette but had gotten 3 full highlights from a different stylist) and was very considerate and thorough when she explained her concerns for me from transitioning from a slower paced, highlights 6 weeks at a time to going full blonde in one go. It took two-three long sessions (have your day clear -anywhere you go- if you plan on going from dark hair to platinum in one-two sessions)with her to get to the full platinum blonde without damaging hair strands that had already been highlighted from my previous stylist. It was well worth the wait since her priority is maintaining hair health and longevity, and she did a fantastic job hand painting what wasn't already highlighted. I get compliments on my hair every time after I get it done, and many people notice that my hair also looks healthy despite the drastic change in color. She also uses high quality products and is very knowledgeable about the brands and why she uses them, and explains the techniques when I asked about them. I have gotten 6/7 sessions done, coming back 10ish weeks for maintenance, the last session included pink pastel highlights which were done very well and still adhere to my work's hair policy (pastel colors that aren't too bright are OK). I love coming back to the salon and Nicole's chair to keep my blonde ambitions bright. She's so fun to talk to and offers great perspectives if I'm feeling down about a situation. She and the rest of the salon is also understanding when I just feel like reading. Snacks and drinks are also available to get through longer appointments. She's the co-owner with her best friend and they've built a high quality, welcoming, inclusive salon where the chairs are spacious and comfortable enough for people of all sizes. The strong mentorship for younger employees is evident since many of the other employees have assisted with my sessions. Cecil even did the color theory and mixing for the pink to go in my hair and it turned out amazing. Highly recommend for blonde transformations and the salon also specializes in amazing rainbow/unicorn colors. Basically any color combo you want for your noggin they can make a reality. Services do cost a pretty penny but you get what you pay for which is an amazing job well done on your hair and an overall wonderful experience at the salon. I live far away and drove 1.5 hrs (now currently 1ish hr) to get my hair and would happily continue going even if I lived farther away.

I impulsively decided I needed a hair cut that very day and was able to snag a last minute time slot. I left with an adorable shag haircut. I definitely felt like my stylist listened to what I wanted and took the time to show me how to style my hair at home. Good friendly vibes all around. Paid a little more then what I expected, but left with a nice haircut.

I am giving this place a five, friendly, energetic and overall good vibes .. I would definitely schedule with them again because YESSSS, happy with my cut and the level of professionalism is there. Love this salon! Def. Try it out!

Kami is absolutely AMAZING!! Truly so so very talented and an absolute delight. My hair comes out just magical every time and Kami makes you feel so comfortable and pampered the entire time. The salon itself has immaculate vibes as well and everyone there is so sweet!

Niles at the sellwood location was an absolute angel. I came in crying from another salon that treated me poorly and messed up my hair and Niles so kindly squeezed me into their schedule. They gave me a tissue and water to clean up my tears and gave me an incredible service. Niles and all of the girls that were working gave me a judgment free zone and reassured me I wasn't being dramatic about how I was feeling. I left chameleon salon feeling beautiful again. 10/10 hair stylist, 100000/10 human being.

SARAH SARAH SARAH Sarah Hicks is an amazing intuitive stylist who should be considering herself a wizard at this point! A literal artist, with a hell of an eye for not only color but also placement she always makes sure my hair is healthy, bouncy, and shiny when I leave. Can't recommend her enough!!

EDIT: the attempt to shame and humiliate me in their response is disgusting, and says it all. ------- Horrible experience, gave them every chance to resolve... yet here I am. Maybe it's better this way, if I can help one person avoid what I'm going through now. I had been growing my hair for 4-5 years, it was down to my butt. I was waiting for a few more greys to come in, then I had planned to go blonde. There was about 2 inches at the end that had been color treated in the past, the rest was virgin hair. I came across Chameleon Salon as it is close to where I live. I wanted a change, so the name spoke to me- their social media had tons of pics of extreme colored hair, which I took as they must be color experts. In retrospect, I didn't see much blonde, that should have been a red flag maybe. On their website they have a Boho Blonde package as follows: A quick google search of "boho blonde" shows a very clear style, like a messy platinum blonde with darker roots. My ideal color would be golden platinum, and I liked the idea of the slightly grown out look, with shine and dimension. I made the appointment online, assuming (whoops) that in choosing the Boho-Blonde package I would be assigned an appropriate colorist. I was assigned Hannah, who apparently is their curly hair specialist. She pushed Deva curl products so hard I'm wondering if they are an MLM? Either that or she missed her calling as a used car salesman. This should have been another red flag. I was confused as I wasn't there for "curly hair" - my hair does have a natural wave, but especially when long it's straight. I've always been told the individual hairs are thin, but there's lots of them. My natural hair is very healthy and strong. I was getting some tangles at the ends, as I mention I still had about 2 inches from 4-5 years ago that had been color treated. She cut those off immediately, which was fine. She then informed me that people who choose the Boho Blonde package "don't know what they want" and told me she could do a different approach to get me MORE blonde, since my goal was ultimately a golden platinum blonde. I had read that stylist actually find it annoying when you show them pictures, and it seemed like we were on the same page with her understanding that I wanted to go BLONDE blonde. So I didn't show her anything, besides, what I had googled was the boho blonde so there didn't seem to be a point since she was promising to take me a step further. For the sake of brevity - what I ended up with was a 5-6 hour service that was just all over highlights. She kept saying "15 more minutes" and then would disappear for an hour. She started with the lengths, and ended up needing to wash out the product while the roots finished processing. That concerned me a little bit but I wasn't too worried yet. When she showed me how much the ends had lifted, I was horrified. What I saw was clear hair fibers that had been so overprocessed there was no color left. Not only that, there was a ton of my natural dark brown left. Huh?! So after telling me a couple times "15 more minutes" and then disappearing for much longer periods of time, she rinses and tones and let's just skip to the styling. At this point I'm already going into shock, even though I know blonde can look darker when wet. That wasn't the case here. She now decides that actually she should chop off an additional 6 inches of my hair that is now damaged. Ok, whatever, that still leaves me with hair past my shoulders. Now, this isn't even the part that concerns me the most, but she literally put my hair in a ponytail with one hand, and chopped off the length with the other. She then dismissively waves it away and tells me she'll shape it up when dry (she never did). Ok. Remember at these point it's been 5-6 hours, I think we were both exhausted. I'm now going into shock facing the reality of what she did to me, and she proceeds to style it. She tur-- Running out of space to detail my nightmare.

I've been going to chameleon for 3 years and switched to Nicole as I started taking my hair blonder and blonder. She has really changed my hair. I hadn't had long hair in about 10 years. She not only walked me through my options for the blonde hair I was looking for but really talked to me about maintenance and expectations of up keep and length goals. I have been able to have longer healthy blonde hair based on her advice of products and services. She is incredibly knowledgeable and easy to talk to.

I had a messed up dye job from a different salon and went to chameleon to fix it and was pretty distraught. I had initially booked a different artist in the salon, who is still amazing, but after looking at portfolios fell in love with Kami. She is so thorough, treats you like you're her best friend, knows how to gauge your mood and does an amazing job. She makes you comfortable, explains everything to a T, and I just couldn't be happier. I don't think I've loved a salon experience more. Love you Kami and chamelon. I can't wait to come back.

I do not normally write reviews. Having said that, my experience as a client in search for the best Japanese straightening in Portland was finally rewarded when I found this place. I have tried 4 other places in Portland in the past 10 years (twice I had to go back within less than 2 weeks for a redo); so yes these ladies know what they are doing. I had to wait to do at least 3 shampoos since I had it done and it still looks good. Sandra client on October 8th 2021

This wasn't my regular salon prior to covid, but after some continuous scheduling errors with my previous salon I stumbled upon Chameleon- and I'm so happy I did! I saw Kami for my post quarantine cut and color. What a talented stylist. She took my extremely grown out platinum and worked some balayage magic. She brought me back to life! She specializes in unicorn and color correction and simply oozes talent! She made sure I was comfortable and understands fluid customer service. Looking at the other stylists work, I can confidently say you will not and cannot go wrong by booking Chameleon. The salon cares about their NoPo community and is super vocal about BLM- a necessity for me. Thanks Kami and Chameleon!

Within the past year, I have had the pleasure of meeting Cam and having him take care of my hair. He not only has a delightful personality but I swear he is the original "hair whisperer" - I'm not sure how he does it but he coaxes out the natural wave in my hair and each cut is better than the last! I always walk out of the salon feeling and looking beautiful! I started coming to Chameleon because I wanted to support a local business - one of the better decisions I've made - everyone I've met there is wonderful and friendly! I will definitely keep coming back!

I've been wanting to visit Chameleon ever since I moved to the street (I can walk here - big bonus), but wasted time with friends, referrals and Groupons that were all not quite right for me. I'm bummed I fooled around elsewhere for so long, but I am glad I finally came in. Kami is a newer addition to the salon, but I saw that she does fantastic, vivid color on her Instagram so I called to make an appointment. Kami was able to do my hair the same day I called (spontaneous pamper-me day on a weekend) which was awesome. I imagine she will become booked out as she really is a sweetheart and kick-a$$ stylist. I'm usually the girl who prefers to read and listen to music while at the salon, but I found myself blabbing up a storm because she's so easy to talk to. We did a single-process color of violet/burgundy that turned out to be gorgeous. She cut my hair into a fun, cutesy lob, which is exactly what I asked for. I feel refreshed and like me again! I will most definitely go back to Kami for all my hair styling needs, including Balayage when it gets warmer. I am an adventurous colorer who needs a fabulous colorist. The salon itself is super cute, relaxing and welcoming. I dug hanging here for an afternoon with some tea, and I can't wait to come back!

I had a very specific cut and color idea in my mind and Meg Moon made it happen. She was meticulous in making sure everything from the colors, to how they were laid out, to making sure my bangs were cut just right. I now have the hair of my dreams and am so happy about it

Absolutely love this place!! Been going to Tracy for years!! She's always friendly and does exactly what I want, and when I don't know has great suggestions. E

A great salon with a staff that obviously cares and loves each other and their clients. I would feel comfortable coming back and getting my hair or makeup or even nails done by any one of the employees at this salon. They are truthful with what is possible to accomplish and work hard to get you to your goals. Brianna explained every step of the way and why things may not work (with ways I've previously treated my hair) and spent way more time than expected to give me amazing service.

I am new to Oregon and finding the right hairstylist is right up there with finding a new Dr. I am so glad I picked Hannah at Chameleon! She got me out of the ponytail rut! She trimmed off the ragged ends and did a loose perm. The results are amazing! Thank you, Hannah!

Nicole and her assistant Meg were amazing and so sweet. I asked for white blonde with a smudged root so it grows out well and I LOVE it. Meg blow dried and styled my hair better than I've ever I've ever had done. I've been searching for a stylist in Portland for years and I'll definitely be returning regularly.

I love Chameleon Salon! I get my nails done by Christi (Polished in Portland) & I've had my hair done by Madelyn, with Meg assisting. Madelyn turned my black hair into beautiful mermaid hair. And Christi does the most amaaazing nail art every time. All my experiences there are so positive and I always look forward to my time there. Everyone who works there is so talented and friendly. I love the body positive atmosphere too. I highly recommend Chameleon!

After my hair returned from Chemo it was time for me to get my first hair cut. My daughter suggested I not simply get my hair cut but see someone who specializes in cutting curly hair because my hair returned extremely unruly following chemo and I was fearful I would never find someone to tame my new mane. At my daughter's recommendation, I went to Hannah. She's unbelievabley talented and is generous with her knowledge. After cutting my curls Hannah showed me what products to use and how to use them. I will continue to make the 2 hour drive for her to cut my hair. She's worth every mile!

Had another cut/color with Kami this week, and everything exceeded expectations! I'm super happy with my cut and the babylights we did are subtle and blended so well. Thanks a million!

About 4 weeks ago I decided to do something drastic to my hair. I spent a few days researching salons and finally settled on Chelsea at Chameleon Salon. I couldn't be happier! What I wanted was a long process and she handled it really well [even with another appointment] Being a cosmetologist myself I know hair gets damaged easily so I was very happy when my hair was silky smooth afterwards, so soft it wouldn't hold curl!! 4 weeks later my hair is just now starting to fade but the colors are still bright and fun.

Being a total novice, I surprised Brianna by showing up with a lot of length to turn into magical mermaid colors. Because of the extra hair, she cautioned me it would take more time and product, and thus cost a bit more for the whole process. I very much appreciate the courtesy of this and we talked about what could be done to stay within my budget. Brianna and Madelyn both made me feel at home and confident I would walk out with a magical head of hair. It's been a week already and I still love it! There are dimensions, its soft, and the blending of blue and purple is flawless. Both patrons and staff were warm and friendly and the salon reminds me of an updated (cooler) version of my grandmother's.

So much love for Kami! Totally rad person who is very skilled at cuts and color. I trusted her to do what she thought best and I was so happy! She heard all my latest hairy situations and made my hair fabulous and created a great foundation. Can't wait to book again, Kami is fantastic!

I have been getting my hair done by Madelyn at Chameleon since the salon was on Greeley -- way, WAY back and I'm always beyond happy with my 'do! She takes my thick, unruly, wavy hair and works her magic leaving it neat and smooth. She always listens to me, talks me through what she's going to do, and takes baby steps with me toward amazing change (hello, life-changing undercut!) Madelyn also pointed me toward Hannah at the salon when I was looking for a child's stylist. Hannah has been cutting my 6 yo's hair this past year and has been incredible with her. She's deeply knowledgeable, extremely kind and has always remembered that my kid adores a little braid in her hair. My kid loves going to see Hannah at the pink salon and I completely trust her judgement and professionalism. This is a phenomenal place, owned and run by women, and has always been welcoming, inclusive and super fun. These women create a wonderful vibe and do amazing hair for a reasonable price. I'm super lucky to have such a great space in my neighborhood. Some day, I'll even be brave enough to try some of the extreme colors they specialize in

I have been coming to Niki for a couple years now and love my hair! People ask me where I get my hair done all the time. The shop is so clean. Plus, it's adorable as hell. Plus, if you want your nails to look glamorous, their nail tech is legit and makes Instagram worthy designs. Your friends will be jealous.

I had saved up money to get something different done with my hair, I have curly hair so I made an appt. with Hannah. What I wanted was a trim, and sliver highlights (I'm blonde). Well the hair cut portion lasted 5-8 min. and was 60.00 (outrageous), the partial highlights lasted maybe two weeks (nope I didn't wash my hair and only used color infusing products). I got talked into a product that is nice but not needed. Overall result...I won't go back or recommend them. Just overpriced.

With some serious luck, I found Chameleon when I was living in the Kenton neighborhood years ago. Ever since then, Madelyn has given my hair the best treatment ever. I'm talking the best o the best bangs, shags that grow out flawlessly, a balayage that lasted literal years. And most recently I got the opportunity to model for a lil rainbow magic flare! It's so fun to build a trustworthy relationship with your stylist so they can do fun things like new rainbow styles and I just get to sit back and relax :) They are taking Covid protocols very seriously and I felt totally safe in there. I'd also like to add that this is a safe space for all bodies/humans which is so important. You will not regret coming here and remember you get what you pay for n also to always to tip your artist

I got a full Brazilian done by Nicole and she was so awesome!! She is thorough and very sweet. It was my first time getting this service done and getting a Brazilian can be quite nerve wracking. Not only is there pain involved but you can feel quite vulnerable being so exposed, she helped me to feel so very very comfortable I'm an out of towner but I will be going back to her every chance I get. She had me laughing the whole time.

i will rave about this salon until i die! this salon and its workers are portland in itself. everyone is extremely nice, welcoming, and professional. plus most of them are experienced with vivid colors which is so rare to find in this city! @thekamivonv has magical hands!! thank u for making me feel pretty!!

I have been coming to this salon for over five years, a somewhat impressive feat since I tend to get bored and move on. But Madelyn (owner and hair stylist extraordinaire) is soooo good and easy to collaborate with abt cut and color ideas that work for me. The vibe of the whole shop is easy going. I can have Adult Woman convos that really keeps it interesting. .. meaning that F bombs and storytelling abt dating escapades is fine. It is a freeing atmosphere. That matters alot to me since I have had a lifelong complicated relationship with my hair that sometimes had me dreading hair appts almost as much as dental. Not anymore. My appts at Chameleon Salon are like a 90 minute pampering party. Lots of positivity.... Madelyn and the Chameleon salon have helped me learn to Love and take better care of my hair and as a result, my hair is looking it's best and has not been this healthy since fifth grade. There ya have it. Book an appt. You're welcome. :)

****UPDATED REVIEW**** // 12-4 The issues in this review have been graciously addressed and rectified by the salon owner and stylist in question. The owner, M, went out of her way to offer free conditioning to treat my hair even though she was not present when the perm occurred. From the start M was willing to hear my customer complaints and listened carefully to my concerns. She was extremely understanding, apologetic and bent over backwards to ensure my needs were met. I can't say enough about her professionalism with regards to this matter. To boot, the stylist wrote me a very heartfelt apology, refunded my money and even offered $200 for the damage caused the resulting perm, the kindness of which floored me. Although I won't be returning to this salon I believe that the events described below will not occur in the future due to the following: M, the owner, assured me that the stylist who performed the damaging perm will no longer be allowed to perm hair and will be given instruction as necessary. Consumers should be assured that Chameleon Salon stands behind their clients and will do their utmost to ensure satisfaction. That being said I've decided to leave this review up because consumer needs to make informed decisions for themselves. // Original Review, 12-3: After several weeks of deliberation I've decided to share my experience. Three third party professional stylists had encouraged me to seek a full refund and post this review here online. The damage inflicted to my hair and scalp skin can be seen in the pictures posted. In the beginning I called Chameleon salon and TF, the stylist, claimed she had extensive perm experience with rods on long, porous hair. I reiterated multiple times that performing a rod perm on my hair required a minimum of 4 hrs work and 2 boxes of everything. I gave detailed instructions and TF affirmed she could execute them to my specifications. The day of the perm arrived and TF told that she'd shopped, same-day, for the rods required to do my hair. This should have been worrisome: if she did not have the rod curlers on hand how could she have any experience doing perms like mine? Towards the end of setting rods I noticed that she left a lot of flyaways around my head and that the rod were sloppily put into place (see pic). The curlers hung around a half inch to an inch off of my scalp, which went against my original instructions. The stylist admitted that she hadn't double rolled my hair because it would simply take too much time. TF did not take time to properly wrap my hairline. The result was that when poured, the solution began seeping past my hairline. I asked her for a towel and she handed me the rag that was already contaminated with chemical solution from being used to clean her workspace. I asked for another towel but the laundry, which was sitting on the couch, had not been done. As a result there are two chemical burns on my facial hairline. (Later, I had to visit my doctor's office to get ointment to heal the burns). The stylist did not use two boxes of perm solution as promised. The result was the lower half of my hairline (ears to nape) were never permed (see pic). Days later, as I deep conditioned my hair, it began to run a mucky rust color in the bath. The solution had remained active in my hair and bonded with the hair cuticle and stripped it. (I verified this with a 3rd party stylist who noted that my top hair layer looked like it had been bleached a rusty brown color while my bottom layer of hair remained dark brown). TF then performed a trim that destroyed the careful layering in my hair. When I came home my boyfriend noticed a chunk of hair that was straggling five inches beyond the hairline. See pics. The hairline was completely uneven in other areas. (I have since spent +/- $200 on conditioning treatments, product, doctor/meds and a follow-up trim to restore the damaged cuticles of my hair). I showed the stylist pics of my damaged hair. She agreed to a full refund. The stylist later, of her own accord without any prompting, offered me $200 on a visa to pay for conditioning treatments at another salon to repair my hair! The owner, who was not present during the perm, apologized and even offered free treatments to condition the damage. I was and still am shocked and impressed by their humility to reach out to me on this level. In the end I am grateful that Chameleon Salon was willing to stand by me as a customer and make amends for the situation. Perms which run afoul happen from time-to-time...I'm just grateful that at least I got a bad perm in a good salon that has the customer's back! I won't go back to Chameleon but I also acknowledge that my experience seems to be an unfortunate exception and not the norm. Thank you, M & TF for going out of your way to make sure I was OK. Cheers.

Madelyn is a colorist MASTER. I just got a lot of things done at Chameleon yesterday - a Formaldehyde-free Keratin straightening treatment, a vivid color peachy ombre throughout, and a cut. It was a long day at the salon, but I'm really happy with the result. As someone with long and thick dark brown hair, I am usually underwhelmed when I leave a stylist asking for a more dramatic color or highlights. But Madelyn not only made sure I got a beautiful result that was exactly like my references - she also did it in a way that would not damage my hair and would allow it to grow out/ fade out with very little maintenance. Thanks Madelyn!

This review is very late, but, a month or so ago, I wanted to switch things up. I traded-in my 'lob' (long bob) for a shaggy pixie cut. Hannah listened with incredible patience and graciousness, as I explained/provided pictures of my desired cut. She checked-in with me every step of the way, and I'm still in love with my haircut. She is an incredibly talented hairstylist, and I highly recommend her!

I'm a long time Chameleon customer and absolutely love it! While everyone there is amazing and friendly, I always see Cam who has worked miracles on my unruly, super thick hair. He's helped transform it from a dark brunette mess to beautiful blonde locks I proudly rock. Plus, he really listens when I explain to him what I want and will actually ask questions if he doesn't understand instead of hacking away at my hair. I'll honestly never trust anyone else to do my hair again!!

Hands down, great gals with lots of skills. Got my ombre done about half a year ago and then in for a side shave a few months back. Both times, I've walked away happy with how myself and my hair was treated. Chelsea is amazing when it comes to styling and color. She even recommended a treatment for the ombre to reduce breakage and it has REALLY helped keep my hair strong and vibrant.