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March 2024 by Heather Outré
Have gotten haircuts, treatments and they've dyed my hair better than other places I've been, would definitely reccomend it as a queer friendly space
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February 2024 by Karen D Wagner
Always a treat to visit Akemi ?
Chai is magic especially with curly hair.
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November 2023 by Renee R.
I just received the BEST haircut ever from Jaime Jean. I am new to Portland and did my research on a salon I felt wouldbe a good fit. I felt confident walking in the door from the stellar reviews on various websites that Jaime Jean would understand my weird curly-in-some-places/frizzy-straight in others hair. Well...she more than exceeded my expectations and I am loving my new cut and style. At the pre-cut consultation she asked lots of questions, then meticulously cut layers to address my issues. She also provided great education going forward on how to deal with my hair struggles, I have had lots of compliments on my new style and will definitely be a returning customer. Thank you, Jaime Jean!
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October 2023 by Justine Avera
Finding a stylist who is good at color and who also knows how to work with fine and straight hair is a challenge, but Barri Chase knocked it out of the park! They custom mixed my color and the experience at Akemi Salon was so warm and welcoming I will definitely be back. Barri turned my mousy ash brown hair from ordinary to extraordinary!Services: Haircut
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October 2023 by Diamond Sanchez
Place seemed very shady. I scheduled an appointment and their door was locked with a keypad which didn't function right. I got very bad vibes from it. Maybe it's a good salon but I would be cautious.
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October 2023 by Justine A.
Finding the right stylist who understands color, and how to cut and style hair that is very straight and fine is a challenge in this town, but Barri Chase hit it out of the park! She is a true artist. I have gotten so many compliments on my hair!! She custom mixed my color to get the right tint. My look went from ordinary to extraordinary. I will definitely keep booking with her!
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October 2023 by Bhecka Sin
Akemi Salon is the perfect mix of relaxed, nerdy and playful while still holding a high end aesthetic and experience. Sabi is my stylist and since starting to go to Sabi my hair has become *so* much healthier, happier and has SO much more volume. Under Sabi's wisdom and incredible hair knowledge I've never felt so confident with my hair before.Sabi is kind, gentle, and has a firm strength that creates a warm, safe, space where you can trust that every one of your hair needs will truly be met. Spending time with Sabi is like spending time with an old friend you haven't seen in years. Sabi does gender confirming hair care and will happily teach you how to style so that you feel your best every day.Thank you so much, Sabi. You're the best!
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October 2023 by Krista ..
I've been going to Barri for a while now and followed her to Akemi. It's a cute salon with lots of natural light and a gorgeous courtyard. Barri is a fantastic stylist and I've been thrilled with how natural looking and rich my color has turned out thanks to her expertise. I also love that she uses European hair color products that don't have all the yucky stuff that other products do. Plus, it's always great chatting with Barri.
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September 2023 by Allison May Avinzano Cruz
I just moved to Portland and was in search of a queer friendly stylist, and I lucked out in finding Michael aka Sabi. She gave me a warm welcome, was very knowledgeable and walked me through everything they were doing to my hair, and played around with shapes in a way that gave me the most gender affirming haircut I've had to date. Not only was the quality of service incredible, but the convos were also immaculate. As a queer and non-binary person, getting my hair done by a fellow queer person really just does hit different, and I cannot recommend Sabi enough!Services: Haircut
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August 2023 by Allison May A.
I just moved to Portland and was in search of a queer friendly stylist, and I lucked out in finding Michael aka Sabi. She gave me a warm welcome, was very knowledgeable and walked me through everything they were doing to my hair, and played around with shapes in a way that gave me the most gender affirming haircut I've had to date. Not only was the quality of service incredible, but the convos were also immaculate. Getting my hair done by a queer person really just does hit different, and I cannot recommend Sabi enough!
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August 2023 by Sabrina Cathey
Bettie is amazing
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June 2023 by Sam Knight
Bettie was amazing!! The space was comfortable and safe and she did my hair so expertly!! Great experience, will definitely be back!!
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June 2023 by Taryn E
Sabi (Michael) does amazing colour, has incredible scissor technique, and is the best I've ever had at understanding what I want and getting me there in the most sustainable (for me!) way. He understood the level of effort I was willing to put in, the level of knowledge I do and don't have, and was able to put together a plan very quickly. Wonderful conversation and just a delight. 10/10 will return
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May 2023 by J. Bexx
I'm giving Sabi, sometimes called Michael Bradley, 5 stars, but that's only because that is the maximum number of stars here. A fair review would be more like 20 stars. Being a transfemme I'm always nervous going into these places but not at Akemi and absolutely not with Michael. Sabi put me at ease, gave me really good info and clear explanations, and most importantly did a fantastic job on my hair. I walked out of there with more confidence than I've had in forever.Services: Haircut
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March 2023 by Patricia Filbin
Michael Bradley aka Sabi has been my stylist for over 6 years, they are highly skilled at their craft and I would recommend them to anyone. He is able to take the essence of what I describe and translate it into the colour and style I really want. It can be difficult to find a stylist that is good at both colouring and styling, Michael absolutely excels at both, pairing expertise with taking adequate time to construct the shared vision between client and stylist. He also makes great product recommendations that truly fit what you need.
