Sugaring is hands down my favorite hair removal method, which is why I set out to create the best studio for sugaring in Portland, Oregon. Here’s why I’m so in love with sugaring! You’ve probably tried a lot of hair removal methods, and I’m willing to bet that most of them have come up short in one way or another.  After all, shaving is a giant hassle, especially if your hair grows faster than dandelions in springtime and you feel stubbly within a day or even hours of shaving. Waxing can seem like a good option, but it freaking HURTS and I’ve heard lots of horror stories about waxing sess ..read more

The first time I learned about Human Trafficking, I was attending one of my first events with the Junior League of Portland in the Fall of 2016. I was dressed to the nines and having fun at the party with my husband and friends, but before the fundraising portion of the evening, I heard firsthand from a survivor of human trafficking.   She was so vulnerable in sharing her story with this group of people, in an effort to bring awareness to this international issue, and to remind attendees of the important work the Junior League of Portland is doing in the community of survivors. She wasn ..read more

I hate to be the bearer of bad news (especially after 2020), but chronic stress can wreak havoc on your skin. Unfortunately, we will all go through times of stress in our lives, so it’s important to learn how to care for your skin when you’re stressed! Here’s a rundown of what stress can do to your skin and how you can minimize damage during stressful, hectic times. How Stress Affects Your Skin When we’re stressed out, our bodies produce certain hormones like cortisol, corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH), and epinephrine, to name a few. These hormones can overstimulate sebum production, inte ..read more

Hard truth: The most perfect skincare routine in the world can’t make up for a crappy diet. But eating the best foods for your skin can actually make your skincare routine more effective! I know you’ve heard this before (especially if you’ve been reading The Portland Girl blog before now), but what you put in your body is just as important as what you put on your skin if you want a beautiful, glowing complexion. The foods you eat affect not only how you feel, but how you look as well. Your diet can mean the difference between healthy, gorgeous skin that doesn’t take a lot of work to maintain a ..read more

There are so many things the Pacific Northwest is known for, one of those being the endless hikes around the Portland area.  Have you ever wanted to explore a new hike, but not sure where to go? The options can be overwhelming, that’s for sure!  Well, this is Rebekah here to share a few of my favorites, so let’s go for an adventure! Neahkahnie Mountain One of my favorite hikes along the coast line has to be Neahkahnie Mountain, in the cute town of Manzanita (if you haven’t been this is your sign to go). Side note: Manzanita has an amazing farmer’s market on Friday evenings- they have ..read more

Recently, there has been a lot of hype around CBD in skincare, and there’s a good reason for it. It has so many benefits! Is CBD good for your skin type? Or your skin condition? The answer is probably yes.  Cannabidiol (CBD) is a natural compound found in Cannabis sativa plants. It’s a powerful antioxidant, which we love in skincare because they help protect the skin from oxidative stress (aka free radical damage) such as inflammation, pigmentation, and premature aging. It’s also wonderful for its anti-inflammatory properties, so it can calm down redness. If you have rosacea or acne, this ..read more

          Happy 7 Year Anniversary to The Portland Girl- we are thrilled to celebrate this milestone! My name is Allison and I’ve had the pleasure of seeing this business grow, evolve and prosper from the start. Then I was even luckier to have the opportunity to join the team. The Early Years In 2015, The Portland Girl opened its debut location in the Woodlawn neighborhood. I able to get in for an appointment a few days after opening and was so excited to check it out!  The studio was so cute- a townhouse type location with two treatment rooms upstairs. I had m ..read more

  Each day, we get the opportunity to take care of our community and make our studio a place of comfort and care. Once a year, however, we get to spoil our amazing supporters, and treat you all to a splendid party with facials, skin consultations, drinks, discounts, and more! We are obsessed with hosting these events each year, and love that we get to give you all a safe space to come relax, and pamper yourself. This year, we will be offering a specially curated, one-day-only Holiday Pie facial, which includes an indulgent softening cocoa mask, our classic, yet luxurious pumpkin purity ma ..read more

Sugaring is hands down my favorite hair removal method, which is why I set out to create the best studio for sugaring in Portland, Oregon. Here’s why I’m so in love with sugaring! You’ve probably tried a lot of hair removal methods, and I’m willing to bet that most of them have come up short in one way or another.  After all, shaving is a giant hassle, especially if your hair grows faster than dandelions in springtime and you feel stubbly within a day or even hours of shaving. Waxing can seem like a good option, but it freaking HURTS and I’ve heard lots of horror stories about waxing sess ..read more

The first time I learned about Human Trafficking, I was attending one of my first events with the Junior League of Portland in the Fall of 2016. I was dressed to the nines and having fun at the party with my husband and friends, but before the fundraising portion of the evening, I heard firsthand from a survivor of human trafficking.   She was so vulnerable in sharing her story with this group of people, in an effort to bring awareness to this international issue, and to remind attendees of the important work the Junior League of Portland is doing in the community of survivors. She wasn ..read more