Hair M

I recently had a hot stone massage and can't say enough good things about my whole experience. When I arrived I was greeted promptly and offered a plethora of beverage choices (sadly I turned down a beer as I was getting a massage).

The massage therapist (Susan) was super friendly and interested in what I wanted out of the massage. She was very attentive to my requests regarding pressure & focus areas.

I will definitely be going back for another, and have recommended HairM to all of my friends.

Attention Men who need attention. Restless but no plans? Next time you feel the urge to break the pattern and monotony forget happy hour or doing the same old damn thing. Head downtown close to Chinatown for a haircut like no other, a slice of cheese with garlic, and some great local music. Let's not forget to top it off with a visit to the sassiest club in town. Yeah-that's a guy's night on the town!!!

Start your trek by heading to one of the most interesting sections of Portland: lower southwest dowtown. When you arrive at Hair M, you might immediately notice something odd-no women customers. Hmm it's a men's salon, all dudes. It looks gothic and industrial and there are flat screens everywhere. This should be interesting. The door opens and the wafting aroma of beer and peppermint just might send a shiver up your spine. It hit's brain at the same time the girl at the front podium says "Hi, are you so and so? You are here for an appointment right? Would you like a beer, we have a few on tap". Yo! Ahhh, where am I? Well yes, please, you say as you get everything off to a splendid start.

Sit back, take a moment to relax and sip your brew. Cool, not expecting much more than a cut and a bit of small talk. Gina was my stylist/masseuse. Come with me she said leading me to the grooming area with giant spade shaped mirrors, past stalls with men getting scalp massages and shaves from really nice girls who have a great attitude and the perfect amount of personality. It seems they actually enjoy their jobs; maybe men are easier than women? In so many ways I bet it's true when it comes to hair and stuff.

When your stylist asks, "what do you want done today?" You may think what are my options? There are a few different packages or can you just get a cut. Some packages include steam towels and scalp massage and others include hand treatments and foot tune ups. If you want to totally relax I recommend the royal treatment. This begins with the Kings Cut and includes shampoo, conditioning, cut, style, steam towels and scalp massage, with desert being a stress reliving neck rub. Yeah! That! You want that exactly.

So off you will be whisked. She starts washing your hair and says would you like to watch baseball or something? You see they have 21-inch wide screens at each stall playing sports and music. Rock on! Got the shampoo, razor cut and great styling job. So then... your stylist will wrap hot towels around your face and wow that feels good, what a rush. Then the scalp and neck rub and of course one more IPA. You will be levitated and exhilarated, I know I was. Oh she also puts some magic cream on your face that made it feel like a baby's ass. You will truly be reborn during the one-and-a-half hours. Promise...

Very cool experience at Hair M, one every man deserves. They offer touch ups for free if you are a regular. I give it an 85% chance you will be a regular after this special day.

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