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Akasu Hair Studio and Spa

User Reviews of Akasu Hair Studio and Spa

Best brow shape

I followed Josh Lange to Akasu because he is the absolute best for brow shaping. I have always had a problem with my brows because they aren't even and are very bushy. Over the years I've gone to dozens of...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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i can't wait...

well... I don't have any money to my name but a couple of times a year I reserve some of the little money I have for a hair cut with Tyra. I always walk out of Akasu feeling as if I just got the greatest hair...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lorri E.

4 of 5 stars. Why yes, I AM a massage whore. I scout the city in search of the world's best (ok, Portland's best) massage. Of course the world's best massage therapist is my husband Jonathan (who doesn't work at…
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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Baby your face

Heather has a true understanding and passion for her craft and it shows. I have never had a more relaxing facial. She has a different rhythm and a gentle touch. She knows what shes doing. Thank you Heather and...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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massage with sara petersen

Sara Petersen is the best masseuse I've experienced in Portland (and that's saying a lot, because I'm a native, and I like my massages!). I strained my IT band and have a patellar problem in my left knee from...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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Amazing facial

I received the most amazing facial from Heather at Akasu on Monday. Not only did she help me relax and enjoy a wonderful 1&1/2 hour experince she had a lot of knowledge and taught me quite few things. I walked...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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Excellent holistic massage: comfort and knowledge dispensed

For two years I have gone to Akasu because of Tyra's ability to help me finally be satisfied with my hair color and cut. Recently I began getting massages from Sara P., who has been excellent at offering the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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Oustanding massages and hair cuts at Akasu

I have been getting my hair cut at Akasu since it first opened. I have had Tyra, Niko, and Crystal cut my hair. They have all done excellent and mindful work with good conversation to go along with it. That is...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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Fabulous

AKASU is great. Tyra is a magician with color and I was amazed at how long my color lasted. Crystal does wonderful and fun things with short hair. All of the staff is friendly, patient, and attentive. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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Unique, relaxing, warm salon

I've been to a lot of salons in Portland and find Akasu to be refreshingly real with consistently excellent service and a warm, relaxing atmosphere. If you like to support local businesses and entrepreneurs,...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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Best hair color. Best hair cut I ever got. Beautiful salon

This salon is very unique! I loved the "atmosphere"...positive, relaxing, yet energetic. You can tell they spend a lot of time with each individual consulting each client as to what it is they want. They...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/22/2007
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Best Salon Ever

Everyone at Akasu is so wonderful!!! I have such a good experience everytime I go there. I go for all their services, but mostly I get my hair cut and colored by Niko. I always get compliments on my highlights...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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Just have to tell you about Brenda

Being a Man with some of the Salon phobias, I was anxious about my first massage at Akasu with Brenda. It was a truly great experience. The staff there made me feel very welcome, greeting me with smiles and...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2007
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Delightful Experience

If you need a relaxing, totally de-stressing experience then Heather is the person to see at Akasu for a super facial. She has an excellent touch and uses the best smelling products. I was very happy with the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2007
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I love AKASU.

I followed Esthetician Heather Goodwin-O'Brien from her previous employer to AKASU. (I had called down to the Esthetician Board in Salem to find out the new spa she was working at) She's really that good. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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The best Spa experince I have ever had.

I orginally found "AKASU" hair studio and spa by contacting Glo Minerals to find out where, in my surrounding area of Vancouver, WA., I might be able to purchase their product. They referred me to AKASU, which...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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How shall I pamper myself...?

I have to put in a rave review for my Akasu experiences. Over the last few years, I've been to Akasu about 5 times, and have sampled a selection of the services they have to offer: 2 great haircuts, a gentle...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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Best deep tissue massage I've ever heard

Sara Petersen is the best massage therapist I've ever been to. Period. (And I've been to many). I went to her based on strong recommendations from three friends and it was every bit as good promised. I had a...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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warm and welcoming

Being in the spa business myself for the last 10 years, I've had a lot of massages. It used to be that I wouldn't allow a massage therapist to perform deep tissue on me because of how easily I bruise. I've...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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where to go when you're serious about feeling better

if you want to actually start feeling better and experiencing smart body work then sara petersen of Akasu spa is where you'll find it.....there are so many spas where a massage therapist will be the one...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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Amazing salon/ spa!

Really cool atmosphere!! I've been to plenty of salons and was told by a coworker as well as a friend about this cool neighborhood salon. I was truly excited upon walking in and being greeted by a friendly and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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bad experience

i really wasn't happy w/ the service here. the staff was unorganized and/or they need to figure out a better way to keep appointment times. the piece-meal decor and general atmosphere does not match up w/ the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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Crystal is amazing.

I got my hair done by Crystal for an event. I showed her a bunch of pictures of how i wanted my hair to look like. She studied them carefully and my hair turned out in the perfect curls i wanted. We chatted...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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Best massage in Portland - AND - Portlanders, consider yourselves amazingly lucky to have CRYSTAL!

Brenda is an awesome massage and cranial sacral therapist. She is truly a healer. I always completely enjoy myself when I'm at Akasu, and ALWAYS look forward to my monthly visits there. OK, I just went to...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Danielle R.

4 of 5 stars. I found my new hair place! Thank god for the recommendation from a friend. After months of bad hair cuts and colors, I'm lovin' my new do by the gals at Akasu. The place has a great laid-back vibe…
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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Since I started going to Niko I am always getting compliments on my hair

Niko is truly an artist and understands where beauty, style and function meet. She has always taken great care of me. The water is the right temperature, the conversation great and the atmosphere comfortable....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2006
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i'm so happy to have been referred

three terrible haircuts after moving to portland, and a friend recommended tyra at akasu. i love what she's done with the space, and i always love what she does with my hair. she urges me to try new things,...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/31/2006
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unpretentious, very welcoming

I have been getting regular facials with Nicole for the past year, and I can really see a difference in my skin. She helped me to feel better about myself, I don't even have to wear make-up anymore! Not only...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/27/2006
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Great customer service-excellent vibes!

I always enjoy my time at Akasu. All of the staff are friendly and courteous and really listen to my needs. Whatever the service- hair, nails or a wonderful body treatment, you can be sure the service will be...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/27/2006
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waste of time..

Service was average at best. But my last appt will be my LAST appt! After waiting 20 mins for my stylist, and then learning that she forgot the appt. she scheduled with me 6 weeks ago. She offered to get to...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/07/2006
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a place to pamper yourself, and everyone you love

I've received an Akasu facial from Keely. For a person like me who can hardly ever relaxed - her facial and her touch were able to put me in a very relaxing stage. Yonka facial her attention to detail were...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/23/2006
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Keep me coming back for more!

I have been here many times for a variety of services and it is always a huge pleasure. Akasu is staffed by the most wonderful and genuine people. All are highly skilled and take great care in caring for...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/18/2006
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Best of everything

I treated myself to a day of luxury at Akasu for my birthday & it was the best experience I've had. I was treated like a queen from the moment I walked in the door until I left 7 hours later! I had a fabulous...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/10/2006
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GREAT SERVICES AT AKASU!

I have been going to Mike for hair services for quite a few months now and I love going to him. He always has a ton of ideas and has great intuition. The other day, he showed me the spa upstairs and I was...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/21/2006
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Loved It!!!

Wow, that place was BEAUTIFUL! I had the best day ever at Akasu. I had a spa day...massage, pedicure, facial. It was fabulous. I really enjoyed everyone. They were all interesting, knowledgable people with...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2006
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Great salon, great atmosphere.

Akasu is wonderful. I get my hair cut by Niko and I am always happy with the experience and the cut. I wouldn't get my hair cut by anyone else.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/09/2006
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Niko at AKASU

I recently visited AKASU Hair studio and Spa and I must say if you want to work with an artist whose finger is on the pulse of Portland's spirit, I strongly recommend you check out Niko at AKASU! I trust no...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/29/2005
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really good people and atmosphere at akasu

i have gone to akasu for many services, both in the hair studio and spa, and i always leave feeling refreshed and relaxed. unlike many spas, the environment is unpretentious and welcoming, yet still refined....
citysearch.com - user review - 12/15/2005
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User Review

A day at the spa with my motherinlaw for her birthday did not meet expectations. It seemed that the staff was not sure of what we made reservations for and did not really take the time to confirm what we...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/16/2005
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best gift i ever recieved

i was visiting my daughter for mothers day and she surprised me with a gift certificate for a facial. it was the most relaxing and enjoyable expirience i ever had!
citysearch.com - user review - 06/04/2005
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