Chameleon Salon:
LGBTQ+-Friendly and Inclusive Gender-Affirming Haircuts in Portland

Conveniently Located in the Sellwood Neighborhood

Photos of Our Gender-Affirming Haircut Services

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Read What Our Clients Have To Say About Our Gender-Affirming Haircut Services

  • “Love love love Chameleon Salon. Such a welcoming, come-as-you-are type place. Always happy to find a queer-friendly, body-positive environment. Especially when it comes to a hair salon, I highly recommend seeing Taylor Reed when you visit! She’s extremely attentive and amazing at what she does! Whether you’re hoping for a vibrantly colored shag or simple layers and shampoo - she’s IT! Cannot express how grateful I am to have her as my hair stylist.”

    – Taylor T.

  • “Victoria is my stylist, and I cannot recommend them enough! 6 STARS! I always get amazing results. Victoria listens to what I ask for and nails it every time. As a queer, neurodivergent human, it's a huge relief knowing that I can show up to my appointment and just be myself, and Victoria will hold space for me. Victoria is sweet, nice, funny, talented, and cool as hell!!!!”

     – Hannah O.

  • “It’s always a joy to come in & get my hair done with Julaine! They’re always up to experiment with creative looks. It’s nice getting my hair done with her because she’s queer & neurodivergent, so they get it!”

    – Haven W.

  • “I see Niles for my hair needs, and I can’t imagine going to anyone else ever again! They’re fantastic and have given me such a wonderful gender-affirming and gender-euphoria-inducing haircut. I highly recommend you go to Niles if you want a fantastic and caring stylist, and especially if you want a gender-affirming cut. Also, this is a very queer-friendly salon and in my opinion, plus size-friendly. Please check it out!”

    – Calla

What Can You Expect From Our Gender-Affirming Haircut Services?

Besides the best possible experience you can have for a gender-affirming haircut here in Portland, you can expect your visit to be as follows:

  • Step 1: Book

    We would say the first step is to find an LGBTQ+-friendly salon with the bandwidth to provide gender-affirming haircuts, but you’re already here! You can get started with us by clicking the link below to book your appointment.

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  • Step 2: Discuss

    Our cuts include a consultation service to discuss your vision and couple your inspiration with our creativity to bring your haircut to life! Gender-affirming care (yes, haircuts are definitely considered gender-affirming care) is about aligning your outer appearance with your inner identity. Our stylists understand this notion and are dedicated to working with clients to help them express their true selves.

  • Step 3: Updo Service

    Once we’ve finished our consultation, all you have to do is sit back and relax as our clippers, scissors, and razors cut away to reveal the true you. 

    Our stylists understand that haircuts can be stressful and anxiety-inducing for some folks. We will do everything in our power to ensure you are comfortable and ready to have the best experience possible. Remember to let our stylists know if you need any other functional accommodations before and during your appointment.

  • Step 4: Enjoy!

    Our commitment to empowering trans and non-binary Portlanders does not end when the last clipping of hair is brushed off a shoulder. When you receive a gender-affirming haircut at Chameleon Salon in Portland, Oregon, you don’t just get the best haircut of your life — you’ll get exceptional service in an environment that is welcoming and inclusive. So come into Chameleon Salon and leave feeling ready to take on the world as you truly are.

What Type of Gender Affirming Haircuts Do We Specialize In?

We specialize in a variety of gender-affirming haircuts for a rainbow of gender identities, including:

How Much Do Our Gender-Affirming Services Cost?

We generally price haircuts based on length. We prefer that clients book the length they’d like to have their hair cut to, not the length they’re coming into the appointment with.

Bang trim/undercut $25+ (Not including wash & style)

  • Clipper/short cut $45+ (Chin length or shorter, includes wash & style)

  • Medium/long cut $75+ (At or below shoulders, includes wash & style)

  • Curly cut $100+ (All lengths, includes wash & style)

  • Express curly cut $50+ (All lengths, wash & style not included)

  • Shag/mullet cut $75+ (All lengths, includes wash & style)

  • Express cut $50+ (Face frame, mullet/shag reshaping, etc., wash & style not included)

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Gender-Affirming Haircut Services

  • A gender-affirming haircut is a type of hairstyle that allows individuals to express the gender they identify with in their appearance. This type of haircut seeks to help individuals transform their looks to better align with their gender identity.

  • Yes! 

    You may have heard a few stories about friends who ask for their first gender-affirming haircut only to wind up with a pixie cut or something entirely different from what they asked for. Rest assured that will not happen at Chameleon Salon. Our stylists understand how vital gender-affirming care is, and we promise never to high road your wishes to make you fit into a box.

  • Depending on your cut and new hairstyle, we’ll give you some pointers and suggest products that will help you maintain your cut. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. We’d be more than happy to help.

  • Inspo photos are more than welcome, so bring a few photos or even a whole Pinterest album to your appointment!

  • Yes! At Chameleon Salon, we believe essential hair and self-care services should be accessible to everyone. Every element of our salon has been designed to meet the functional needs of people with disabilities.

Book an Appointment for Gender Affirming Haircuts in Portland Today!

Booking your gender-affirming haircut in Portland is simple when you book with Chameleon Salon. As soon as you’re ready, you can book with us online or call our phone number at 503-286-3711.