Best Salon in Vancouver, Washington: Estilo (And my transformation!)

I was fortunate enough to score a blogger invite to one of Estilo’s grand opening events a few weeks ago. Eager to see more of what one of Portland’s neighboring cities had to offer beauty-wise, I gladly attended. And I’m so glad I made it because my experience at Estilo was truly unforgettable.

Vancouver isn’t exactly known for its up-scale salons or spa services. However, Estilo can compete with the big leagues and gives the top Portland salons a serious run for their money. (Trust me – I’ve been to A LOT of local salons by now.) Estilo is, without a doubt, one of the best salons in Vancouver.

This glorious new salon offers an array of different services for hair, nails, facials, waxing, and more (check out their website for prices and a complete list of services). The salon is quite high end, so it’s not cheap. But I can assure you that you get what you pay for.

Although Estilo is technically a new salon, its owners and employees are veterans in the hair and beauty industry. Every stylist there boasts an impressive resume of over 15 years experience doing hair (or nails, or facials, whatever service that particular individual was offering.) The team at Estilo was brought together by long-term friendships and a genuine appreciation for the art of styling – which makes this salon really special.

Upon my entrance into the salon, I was greeted by an entourage of friendly staff, upbeat music, and a glass of wine. After a quick tour, I decided on a service to partake in (I got a full head of highlights with contrasting lowlights) and was seated in a cozy salon chair.

My stylist, Wendy, discussed the vision I had for my hair in depth before touching even an ounce of color.

Because winter is upon us, I told Wendy I wanted to tone done my bright blonde highlights with some dark underneath and some contrasting low and high lights on top. We talked about the tone I wanted my hair to be, and then she explained, in depth, what she planned to do to it. We spent quite a few minutes talking about my hair, which reassured me that I was in good hands.

So, now for some Before and After…

I’m quite literally obsessed with the way that Wendy colored my hair. I absolutely LOVE how she seamlessly integrated the dark color with the light. It’s a perfect compliment to my eyebrow color, and I couldn’t be happier!

I don’t want to bore you with every little detail of the event (although I will say – there was wine, fine dining, and great conversation). Had I gotten to the salon earlier in the evening, I would have had the opportunity to get my nails done, a facial, and/or a makeover. Unfortunately, I had to work late that night and didn’t arrive until about 7 p.m. so I didn’t give them enough time to further pamper me.

But I will tell you that if you’re anywhere near the Portland/ Vancouver/ Janzen Beach area and are interested in being “wowed” by a salon, I HIGHLY recommend Estilo. And without a doubt, I will be back to see Wendy and the rest of the Estilo staff as soon as possible.

Check back on my site next Monday December 12th for a chance to win a “day of pampering” at Estilo ($375 worth of services!)

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Disclosure: I was given complimentary food, services and products at Estilo the evening described in this post. However, to maintain the integrity of this blog the reviews and opinions expressed in this post are my own. I genuinely loved the salon, and with no promise of future complimentary services I will be back.