Hillsboro beauty salons.

Salon 17

User Reviews of Salon 17

Loved my Experience!

I went to Salon 17 on a personal recommendation and visited Jennifer. I got the best hair cut since I moved to Portland over 3 years ago. I had been going from salon to salon and from this person to that as my...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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HATE SALON 17

If you want to try out salon 17 go right ahead. Be aware though. Each person who works there for the owner (Jennifer Scolnick) is pressured into tricking their customers into buying more than they bargained...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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NO Kidding

Don't do it ! Follow your gut feelings. I made an appointment after going in and interviewing a stylist and when I went back for my appointment I was told the styilst no longer worked there. The girl they...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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A in my book!

I'm new to the area and did a lot of investigating before finding a salon to 'test out.' I admittedly used my 8-year old daughter as a guinea pig at another local salon that bombed the 'simple kids bob' test....
citysearch.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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Another ripped-off customer

Chalk up another tally for "I was completely ripped off at Studio 17." $300 for a cut and color. I was told initially it would be around $150, but apparently she performed some extra services that I was stuck...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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Take it from someone who knows

WOW!!!!!! take it from someone who knows, I had the misfortune of working for this salon (i should have trusted my gut when it didn't feel right) but I can honestly tell you that YES the salon is unsanitary,...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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2 star for sure

I only wish I would have read the reviews before going to the salon! My bad... won't happen again. Friendly enough but soooo way overpriced. $95 for a hair cut? Are you kidding? It took less than one hour. My...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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inside opinion

WOW!!!!!! take it from someone who knows, I had the misfortune of working for this salon (i should have trusted my gut when it didn't feel right) but I can honestly tell you that YES the salon is unsanitary,...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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What a JOKE!!!!!!!

The only reason I am writing this review is because while getting butchered I overheard the staff talking about how they posted a bunch of reviews on here and I felt like that was wrong considering how...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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SOOOO HAPPY!

I got a color and cut with Jeremy and i am so excited! I got a totally new look, some great new products and had a great time, Jeremy is hilarious! I must admit it was a little on the spendy side but it was so...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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Great experience!

I had a great experience. Pretty good place. A little pricy but over all good. The people are nice, quite friendly. The techniques are up to date and its clean. They know how to give the customer what they...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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Princess Treatment!

I recently got my hair done at Salon 17 and am so impressed! I have very dry hair that seems to frizz no matter what I do but after seeing Jennifer it has gone away! Jennifer literally gave me the "Princess...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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Lifesavers!

I went into Salon 17 knowing that I needed a change but not knowing exactly how~I was getting so frustrated with my faded, damaged hair that I was almost ready to give up on it. I made an appt with Jeremy, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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color goddess

Liz is the best! I am so excited about my hair. I have had more compliments on my hair. The color and cut are out of this world. Thanks for changing my life. MUAH!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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grrrrreat job

Thanks for a wonderful jeremy. Its nice to know that there a hairdresser out there that listens, and knows all the latest, trendy styles. The staff is great also.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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Hot Spot!

I went and got my hair done by Jeremy at Salon 17 and he was amazing! My color was great and all night everyone was asking me who did my hair and where I got it done at! I am going back there cause it so nice...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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WOW!

I was shopping in the mall and stopped into salon 17 for a haircut. I talked to Heath, one of there stylist, and ended up with a haircut and some hi-lights, and a princess treatment. One word for ya WOW! I...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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Great

I have had such a hard time finding a salon since I moved here from the San Fran. bay area. I was thrilled to find Salon 17. They have the right mix of creativity and customer service. If your picky about your...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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Satisfactory

Pretty good place. A little pricy but over all good. The people are nice, quite friendly. The techniques are up to date and its clean. They know how to give the customer what they want, although the prices are...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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UN-BELIEVEABLE

This salon is a joke, the owner is something else. You could go to the owner and pay $95 for a cut or you could go to a beauty school and get about the same techniques. This is NOT a high class salon.... their...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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Thank you for being so honest it helped me make a good decision

I just want to thank everyone who has written a review on here for Salon 17. I am currently searching for a new stylist as the one that I have had for the past 7 years is moving to Bend. Salon 17 is closer to...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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Wow, the owner should be dope-slapped.

I won't ever go here (thanks, Citysearchers). I just can't believe the responses from the owner. The other reviewers nailed it when they said that perhaps a bit of reflection and self-improvement would be...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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Why so defensive

What I dont understand is that if so many people are complaining about the service, why is the business owner responding with excuses instead of apologizing and reworking her business practices. I too had a...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/31/2007
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Don't do it they just want to sell you product.

I visited this salon twice. Overall the haircut was ok, nothing to write home about and the owner is very friendly. Both times I visited no one offered to take my coat - I had to take it off and look...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/14/2007
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If you want to overpay for salon services, this is your place!

Salon 17/Fratangelo's is no better than any other hair salon in the area and is certainly worse than many. After having two haircuts at Fratangelos, I stopped going. There were no real problems with the cut,...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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Highly concerned... Salon 17 should be too

First off, let me say that I have NOT visited Salon 17, however, after reading the numerous negative reviews posted on this site, I can safely say that I will never visit. The positive comments are so few and...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/28/2007
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Prepare yourself... ask what you will be charged for in advance...

Dishonest..and not worth it...be ready to spend over $250.00..beware that you will be charged for everything...ask in advance what you will be charged for. Inform the hair dresser that you would like to know...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/01/2006
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What they charge is NOT in proportion to what you actually get. OVERPRICED!

My entire family has thick, curly, difficult to cut hair. My daughter and I both require a skilled stylist and someone who knows how to thin and texture hair without using thinning shears. This gives the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2006
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Ripppppppp Off

This place calls itself a high end salon, except for the price its no were near it. Even Great clips does a better job on the hair cut. The owner Jennifer sweet talks and does her own things, does'nt listen to...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/16/2006
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good

This was the best salon I have ever been to. I loved the cut, and color, my hair has never looked better. Rena was the most skilled sweet wonderful stylist ever.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/06/2006
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bad

bad bad bad bad, pressure pressure pressure, way too expensive!!! what is this LA and nobody told me? do not go here, the owner does not listen to you, and does not do what you ask...DO NOT GO HERE I am...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/03/2006
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Horrible Hair Color

I got a coupon for them when they opened up, so I decided to try a different stylist from my regular one. Big mistake, the kid turned my hair yellow and it was awful.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/19/2006
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$200.00 HACK Surprise

I made an appointment with Jennifer but got stuck with someone else who turned my hair a greyish color....very disapointing. They also didn't tell me it would cost me $200.00! Fratangelos sucks Salon 17 sucks...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/01/2006
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Salon 17? No. Hack Job $165, Yes

I believe it would be the blonde gal that owns the place. I usually dont rate places like this, but I just had to tell everyone not to go since it was so horrible of an experience. They might as well change...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/25/2005
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unbelievable

I truly am amazed that Jennifer is still in business. I spent time at Fratangelos and have read the reviews of Salon 17 and I have to say it is obvious this womans ethics are wrong...It is all about getting as...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2005
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Dishonest

I started going to Fratangelo's fairly recently when my stylist moved there. However, when my stylist quit the previous week, I was not told prior to my appointment, and then when I arrived, they had the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/19/2005
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The Best Ever!!!

I have had some bad hair cuts in the past but not this time! I saw Deedra and I was so scared to see someone new but she treated me so wonderfully! Her skills and great personality was worth the search. I'll...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/14/2005
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Jeckyl and Hyde? It goes both ways.

This debate has been raging for years on Citysearch, think I know why. My experience was: extremely pushy sales and the owner/stylist was grim and even made little insulting asides. She was in a nasty mood...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/22/2005
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Wonderful Haircut!

Fratangelos is what a salon is supposed to be. I went there because it was close to where I work and they have evening appointments but I was amazed. I saw Jennifer and she gave me not only the best cut I've...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/19/2004
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Scary

My experience was scary- I paid a lot of money for a girl to butcher my head. Her solution was to color my hair (which I didn't let her). She actually said to me, "When all else fails, color it!" She knew it...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/18/2004
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scary

i tell people to steer clear. bad haircut, worse makeup application and nearly $75 later i was nearly in tears at the hack job.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/05/2004
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Thank you!

Finally, I have found a salon that carries not only Phyto products, but their haircolor as well! Going into Portland and searching for high quality, natural hair products was always an inconvienence, but now I...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/04/2004
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Terrible

My haircut I recieved from Fratangelos was horrible and took FOREVER to grow out. It was honestly the worst haircut I have ever had. I have no idea how citysearch figures that they are even worth mentioning......
citysearch.com - user review - 03/02/2004
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bomber

This place is a joke, $65. for a haircut in Hillsboro? Oh my god, what gives? The owner is "big Texas" and made my hair look it too, even though I went in with "small" hair. It sure would be nice to find a...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/08/2004
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Stay Away

Overall, This place is nothing more than pushy sales people who's talent is mediocre at best. 1st visit,I liked my color but not my cut, it was styled BIG, even after I explained I hated it Then the sales...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/08/2004
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your kidding me

Seriously, does anyone go here? These ratings are ridiculous. This place looks more like Peir one imports than a decent hair salon. And as for the services, if your into Texas big hair, well you've found it....
citysearch.com - user review - 12/28/2003
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Too pushy

These people do great hair and hair color, but they push their super expensive products too much. The amount they charge for their services is too high as well.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/10/2003
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Sucks

The only good thing about Fratangelo's is my stylist Jenn. The decor is cheap, tacky and amaturish looking; wine is served in plastic or paper cups at the wrong tenmperature; the prices are way too high for a...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2003
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Pushy

I gave Fratengelos a fair chance. I was excited to find a salon that had good ratings and not in Portland, BUT the prices at Fatengelo's were ridiculous and the stylist was very pushy. I felt unable to say no...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/10/2003
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QUALITY

A very nice "Hair Spa". What a treat to walk in someplace and be treated like they actually appreciate your business. They remember your name, offer wine, administer a wonderful shiatsu shampoo and my color is...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/24/2003
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misssusie

I recently went to Fratangelo's for a haircut, after reading the reviews. Bottom line...my stylist did not listen to me. I wanted an easy to maintain hairstyle...she stilll did what she wanted and gave me a...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/19/2003
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Knowledgeable.

What is this guy who likens Fratangelos to an infomercial talking about? The styists here are well trained and really know their products and why they think you shuld be using certain things. They get business...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/01/2003
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Wow

A great place with a whole group pf people who know what service is all about. They are awsome! Thank you Fratangelo's for the lovely facial, glass of wine, terrific LA style and all around nice afternoon....
citysearch.com - user review - 02/28/2003
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Over Rated and Pushy

I felt like I made an appointment with an info-mercial.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/30/2003
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Expensive but worth it

Very expensive but worth it. Had a bad color job and went there to get it fixed. My hair looks great. First person I saw after leaving commented on how great my hair looks. Products are expensive but work very...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/27/2003
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I Liked It

Nice place, great cut, a bit pricey for products but customer service was practically flawless. I will visit again for facial service soon.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/21/2003
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Thank You!

My girlfriends suprised me for my birthday this year with a Salon Party at Fratangelo's and it was a blast! We all got facials, our hair done, an awsome make-up application lots of great food and cosmo...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/10/2003
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Can't Get Rid of Them

I recently moved to Portland and chose Fratangelo's because it was rated the #1 salon. I have never been to a place where they have pushed so many expensive products on me! And if that was not enough -- they...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/08/2003
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My hair turned out great!

I went to them because of a customer who came into the Victoria's Secret where I work. I then found out they won this Best of Citysearch contest. I did think they were a little out of the way for me but I love...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/26/2002
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Best Haircut Ever!

Ok. I went to Fratangelos because a friend referred me. The stylist my friend recommended was booked until like February of 2003 so I went with their latest hire Sarah. She was so cool and not only was this...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2002
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What a great time!

I went in for this Paprika Peel facial that I keep hearing so much about and it was amazing! Janette did a great job and suggested I get my hair done afterward. That part I was reluctant about but was very...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/18/2002
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Yes, they do mens hair

I have to admit I first visited Fratangelos because it being across the street from Intel. I also like the on-line appointment feature. Madeline is my stylist and I now even use gel from time to time. Try...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/16/2002
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I LUV FRATANGELO'S

I have been to their head stylist 4 times and I am getting so many compliments on my hair (which is a new thing for me) that I'll never leave. They have the most awsome products and ALL their staff has...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/12/2002
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Thanks Fratangelo's!

My hair has never looked better. I didn't feel as if they pushed products at all. My stylist was very educated on the line of products they carry seeing as she is the trainer in the entire NW area including...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/10/2002
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NO THANKS!

I am tired of people trying to PUSH their products on me and won't hardly take no for an answer.......You won't find me there. Good luck!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/07/2002
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sub standard wrapped in hype

an okay place...my cut was good...but they pushed product at me the whole time I was there and my stylist took 3 calls while cutting my hair.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2002
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Incredible Facial

I have gotten quite a few facials so I do not say this lightly. This esthetician is awsome. She gave me this "Paprika & Fruit Acid Peel" that was out of this world. Not onlt that, my skin looked so great , I...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2002
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I LUV IT!

AFTER MANY ATTEMPTS TO FIND A HAIR HOME, I FINALLY FOUND IT. THESE GUYS ARE TOPS AND OOHHH THE HOT TOWELS ARE TO DIE FOR. MY COLOR IS AWSOME AND HAVE ALREADY SENT THEN TWO OTHER WOMEN FROM MY OFFICE WHO ARE...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2002
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If you love to be rubbed...

The shiatsu scalp massage is divine and made me forget all my troubles. My girlfriends and I had a salon party recently at Frantagelo's and is was so much fun. Everbody really enjoyed themselves. Jennifer...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2002
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Thanks Fratangelo's!

You guys are the BEST for sure! I got my sister a gift certificate from Fratangelo's for her 30th Birthday and it was awsome. They gift wrapped it, mailed it and did a super job on her hair. I've already made...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2002
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Absolutely the BEST!

I would not trust my hair to anyplace BUT Fratangelo's. The cuts, color, services...everything is top notch. The owner, Jennifer, works hard to ensure that all customers are taken care of, with premium...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2002
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I agree

I too, have been coming here for about a year. I actually found them though citysearch last year around the holidays when my stylist moved to a salon in the Hollywood district (too far for me to keep driving)....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2002
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Pearl District Quality

I've been a client of Fratangelo's since they opened and this place has exploded! They came from nothing in this totally new area and I have to admit they did go through a few people that I'd never let touch...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2002
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FRATANGELOS IS OVER THE TOP!

I read all the reviews and despite some of the horrible ones I read, I tried them anyway. Attitude is hardly a word to describe these people by the way. My haircut was with the owner. I have long hair and have...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2002
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From Hair-Do! to Hair DON'T!!!

When I walked in the door, their staff had attitude. I felt unwelcomed and put off by their receptionist. After waiting a good thirty minutes to be seen by a stylist, I was not impressed with the cut or color...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/30/2002
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FABULOUS!

I told Jenn that I needed help transforming from my hair from the "student" look to that of a professional. She was friendly, listened attentively to my needs and incorporated all of my suggestions into an...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2002
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Good avertising, bad everything else

The owner/stylist did not listen to my needs or to my preferences. She spent most of her time pushing overpriced (compared to Nordstroms) products and future services. She even insulted my color palatte (I...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/10/2002
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Best one ever

I have been getting my hair done for 11 years now and have never found anyone I REALLY have liked. Untill I moved to Portland and found Fatangelo's there Great! I have never walked out thinking my hair could...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/10/2002
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Bad Hair B'Gone

I followed my Stylist to Fratangelo's. I always leave very satisfied.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/28/2002
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Great People!

Jennifer made me look younger with a new hair style.! I was always afraid to try something new in the past, but she was very professional about recommending a change. Thanks Jennifer!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/28/2002
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Great Salon!!!

I never considered this salon before since it was way out in Hillsboro...not the usual "downtown" or "northwest" hair salon location...but it's located right across from the MAX station, and nearby is Orenco...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/28/2002
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High Class Service at it's Very Best!

I have enjoyed Jennifer's salon from the day it opened. No detail goes unnoticed, and you always walk out feeling like a princess. From a glass of wine to touching up your makeup as they finish your treatment,...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/28/2002
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butchered

i had my hair cut here in december and it was a butcher job...not to mention the cosmetics application the stylist did to "refresh" my makeup...maybe it was because i was in on a friday nite, but i will never...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2002
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Fun!

Jennifer is great, location is right off the max line.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2002
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Hair stylists saves life

I've been going to Jennifer a little over a year. Several months ago, she mentions to me "go get your mole (on my head of which I had no idea was there) checked, it has changed since your last visit". The NEXT...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2002
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fabulous hair

Jennifer was the most beautiful person I have ever met! She went the extra mile for me and even suggested a eyebrow wax which makes my eyes twinkle. I feel like a brand new person since the highlights she put...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2002
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Not worth the money

I wish CitySearch would remove Fratangelo's as a Day Spa because it's not! It's a hair salon. The products are overpriced compared to other salons in the area, the employees and owner and a bit pushy and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2002
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Good but NOT a day spa

I think the fault is Citysearch's--they really don't have a "best hair salon"--but putting Fratangelo's in this "Day Spa" category is misleading. I'd rate their haircutting/coloring capabilities as good, but...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2002
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