I've been going to the Cutting Crew for almost a year - specifically to see stylist John whenever he's available, although others there are good too. The place rocks. It lacks the pretentious hipster attitude of other shops, and these guys are hair experts who never try to sell products you don't need. The stylists are funky personalities, in a punk-rock-keep-portland-weird kind of way that's totally charming and crass at the same time. And they KNOW HAIR. I for one love it, and I've never felt threatened or weirded out by anything there. Cutting Crew might not be for everyone - the salon has a lot of personality and the stylist's stations are cluttered and chaotic, and if you're scared of people with tats or mohawks, you shouldn't go here (or live in Portland, for that matter)... or you should challenge yourself to overcome your fear of the tattooed -- it's worth it for the great haircuts!!!
Pros: Skillful stylists, reasonable prices, great location, no sales pressure
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