For those of us staying home this holiday, we have a few things to get you inspired and ready for the season. Start by thinking local and create the best of what Portland has to offer here at home. 

1) Shop locally! Find out what lcoal shops and salons have planned for the "virtual" holidays. Many local places will have special deals going on such as Dosha Salon Spa's Annual VIP Event which starts on Monday December 7th and continues all week through Saturday December 12th. During this event you can obtain a "VIP Membership" which gives you exclusive…

Before my visit, I took a moment to review Dosha’s Safety Precautions during COVID. Dosha Salon was perfectly clear on their cleaning practices which was very reassuring. Once prepared, I headed to Downtown Portland's Dosha Salon Spa on 5th Ave. I arrived and waited outside just as the Safety Precautions notice advised. Upon entering, I was greeted by a host. I sanitized my hands and had my temperature taken. I filled out the COVID waiver form and the host took me to meet my New Artist stylist, Molly Nesting. 

Molly…

Step into the salon chair with Dosha Salon Stylists and discover our favorite hair colors of Fall. Learn  techniques and how to protect your hair.

Q: What are your favorite Hair colors of fall?

A: For Brunettes, we love a rich chocolate brown with a gloss of gold to add incredible shine. For Blondes, the trend is shear tones of copper, peach, and honey. We love the reflection of copper while it still appears blonde.

Q: Which coloring technique do you recommend for transitioning from Summer color to Fall color…

AT-HOME BEAUTY TIPS

We have all seen the memes of coming out of the COVID19 quarantine with grown out nails and showing roots. It’s a reality we all must face but at least we can all face it together. Here at Dosha Salon Spa, we have some tips and tricks to help you navigate around a total beauty catastrophe while practicing social distance until you’re able to get back to your normal beauty regimen. 

HAIR QUICK FIXES

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The Shag: Then vs Now

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If there is one thing all of us at Dosha agree on, it is that we love being a part of the Portland community. From farmer’s markets full of fresh produce to gorgeous hiking trails, from our many gardens and parks to our bustling food and art scene, there is always something fun and exciting going on around us.

But as many Portlanders know, homelessness has become a growing concern for our community in recent years. That is why we decided to partner with the Portland Rescue Mission’s…