Âme Salon,

2705 Southeast Ash Street, Portland, OR 97219

"Ruth is amazing! I have never felt so listened to and cared for during a hair appointment! Very low stress and welcoming environment. And of course an amazing curly haircut!"

"Had a wonderful nurturing experience with Ruth for my initial curly haircut. She was gentle and thoughtful and I loved how calm and thorough the entire process was. My hair looks great, I have a new perspective on how to tend to my wild grey curls. Thanks Ruth, you’re a gem."

"Ruth is amazing! If you are looking for close attentive care for your curls, go see her. I don't get my hair cut professionally very often because it's basically like trimming a hedge, but I wanted something new. She walked me through options for my cut, and then showed me things I didn't know about how to care for my curly-but-not-very-thick hair. It's been almost a month and she turned out to be totally right about all of them. My hair is happy whether it's humid or dry, and whether it's the first day after I wash it or three days later. She's also a very calm presence, and gives a delicious head massage."

"Ruth is one of the most talented stylist I've met. They are meticulous, attentive, creative, considerate, curious, and kind. Ruth works with what you've got and what you want in a way that honors and highlights your hair texture, pattern, and preferences. I really appreciate how present they are during my visits, I feel both relaxed and energized afterwards. Ruth is extra unique in that they slow down and take the time to get to know your sensory needs and strive to integrate this into each step of the styling process. Part of me wishes I'd found Ruth sooner, but I know deep down I found them at the just the right time. They are a very special human who provides an outstanding service !"

"I am so glad I found Ruth; she took me from shoulder-length hair to a pixie cut, and it was a great experience overall. She is very gentle and skillful, and my curly hair greatly benefited from her care and tips. I will definitely go back and highly recommend her, especially if you have curly hair! She understands how to bring out your best curls "