Our Portland hair salon locations have been blessed with a Becca (she/her)! With an approach to hair that focuses on helping her clients feel the most like themselves, Becca is all about creating personalized styles that effortlessly grow out well, fit into your life, and of course, just look really freaking cool.
What she specializes in:
- Bangs
- Layers
- Lived-in blonde
- Allover color
Today, we’re getting to know her a bit better and hanging with her as she styles her own hair.
About the look: This is my go-to hairstyle. It lasts me until my next wash, and I always feel cute when my hair is actually styled!
Products used:
BODY.BUILDER: For added body and flexible hold
SMOOTH.AGAIN: For hydration and smoothing
STAYING.ALIVE: For strengthening, nourishing, and protecting
EASY.RIDER: For defining with flexible hold
FRESH.HAIR: For texture and a matte finish
Q: Tell us about yourself!
A: My name is Becca. I’m from Las Vegas and have lived all over the place! A long-time goal of mine has always been to live in Portland, so I’m finally getting to do that! When I’m not in the salon, I’m definitely either reading a book in a coffee shop or watching a movie at the theater!
Q: What inspired you to become a hairstylist?
A: As soon as I put one drop of hair dye on my own head at 15 years old, I knew that hairstyling was something I would have to hone as a craft, because I fell in love. For some reason, I just decided I knew what I was doing and became the hairstylist for my friend group. Once I was able to properly pursue it, I realized how all-encompassing hairstyling is. It’s a creative outlet as much as it is a good career
Q: Let’s talk about your specialties. What do they include?
A: I absolutely love anything blonding and blowouts. I’ve also been really into grey blending!
Q: Why did you choose Ginger & Maude as home?
A: I wanted a salon environment that had a lot of other creative people in the space. I also really liked that the tagline is “We don’t just love hair, we love people.” I think that’s so important in this industry!
Q: Tell us the styles and trends that have you the most excited right now?
A: I’m always a sucker for bangs and layers, and I love how experimental people have gotten! It’s so fun to be able to curate a look that’s going to suit someone more specifically.
Q: What is currently your fave KEVIN.MURPHY product. Why do you love it?
A: I’ve been loving the SMOOTH.AGAIN. It smells so delicious and it really does keep the hair so smooth, whether for a blowout or keeping curls within themselves.
Q: If you weren’t a hairstylist, what do you think you would be?
A: I’d have to go with Broadway actress/singer/movie star/artist. Honestly, though, that’s not off the table, so we’ll see.
Q: Tell us about a favorite feel-good moment you’ve had behind the chair.
A: In beauty school, I had this sweet older woman come see me once a week for a blowout because she refused to do her own hair. (Goals, am I right?) We ended up striking up a friendship, and she would still come see me once I was working in the salon. I even attended her granddaughter's 4th birthday party. We still keep in touch, and I just love that this job is what brings those kind of connections about!
Q: Current go-to book recommendation?
A: Let me be annoying and say A Court of Thorns and Roses, duh. Sorry!! I love my fantasy drama romance!! If you haven’t read it yet, get on that right now.
Keep up with Becca on Instagram @thebuzzonbecca and schedule with her at any of our Portland locations below or by calling/texting 971.267.4080.