Great haircut in Eugene

January 1, 2008 2:43 PM

Help me find a great new hairstylist in Eugene, Oregon. I am a woman, and have curly hair, so need someone who can cut curly hair well. I want someone who is willing to wild, funky red colors-I don't want old lady hair, or Junior League doctor's wife hair, or straw-like cheap dye job. I want cute and curly and low maintenance and crimson. Help!

I've asked this recently for a trip to Seattle, and had a decent cut there based on askmefi recs, but I really need something close to home. I've had a salon I've loved for years, but they've become increasingly conservative and my cuts have been more and more bleh, and more and more expensive. I'm willing to spend money for a great cut and color, though. Who do you know who is fabulous?

posted by purenitrous to Clothing, Beauty, & Fashion (7 answers total)

Can't help you with any names (I'm here in Mississippi :) but your best bet will be to keep your eyes peeled for someone with cute hair like you describe and then ask them where they got it cut. People love to brag on their good stylists.
posted by thebrokedown at 4:57 PM on January 1, 2008

I can't recommend anyone specific but I believe you will be in good hands if you find someone who is Devachan/Curly Girl trained.
posted by rglass at 4:58 PM on January 1, 2008

You may find something in the salon reviews on NaturallyCurly.com.
posted by amarynth at 7:08 PM on January 1, 2008

Response by poster: thebrokedown, I totally agree, and that would normally be my strategy except for two current life challenges: I want to get a cut and color this week, as it's my birthday and I'm going to Hawaii; and I don't work in the town I live in, and when I go around town now it's with a toddler in tow-I'm really not seeing a lot of hip people with awesome hair at Albertson's at 7 pm on a Tuesday.

A couple of good ideas in the salon reviews, though-thanks for the link.
posted by purenitrous at 9:54 PM on January 1, 2008

The best red, for durability and lack of damage to the hair is elumen by Goldwell.
Chase Salon 3426 Centennial Boulevard
Eugene, OR 97401
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Salon Rapunzel
275 East 13th Avenue P.O. Box 70514
Eugene, OR 97401
Phone: [phone]
posted by hortense at 10:34 PM on January 1, 2008

Norene at Hairmasters does color very well. She picked a fantastic red for my daughter.

609 E 13th Ave
Eugene OR 97401
Phone: [phone]
posted by lu3 at 6:39 AM on January 2, 2008

Sorry to take so long to respond. I would suggest Candice at Lux on 5th street. I hear the other stylists there are good too. It's a more up scale but casual place with an easy going but current vibe.
posted by Packy_1962 at 9:02 PM on January 2, 2008