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Ren
The Hair
Magician

Gender-affirming barber in Portland

If you have hair, I can cut it.

Ready for cold showers? Let’s color it!

About
Ren

A Trauma Informed Magician Practicing:

  • Gender Affirming consultations 

  • Vivid Color Alchemy

  • Long or Short hair 
    Shape Shifting 

Ren smiling with a Dino

My name is Ren (he/him). Im glad youre here!

 

I went to middle school, high school and community college in San Diego, California. I transferred to Oregon State University in 2012 with an Associates in English (because reading is FUN)...and dropped out within a year.

 

Turns out a four year university was not for me at 20. I went to a beauty school in Oregon because I realised that helping people feel like themselves is what wakes me up in the morning. In 2014 I graduated and completed all licensing requirements in hair, esthetics, and nails.

 

Once behind the chair, I completed an apprentinceship at a high end day spa. Then I spent the next 7 year working in a hair only shop.


While in Corvallis, Oregon I focused on alternative styles, short hair, and vivid colors.

When 2020 hit, I realized I wanted to be able to support my clients in a more meaningful way— so I went back to OSU and finished my Bachelor’s in Psychology. I moved to Portland in 2022 to work in the social services field, where I learned that computers and clicking buttons... Not for me. I thrive when I am creating space and talking with people... just not behind a desk.​

So in 2023, I jumped at the chcance to teach at a beauty school. I firmly believe that information sharing and education is key to us becoming stronger as a community. (stronger by being interconnected). 

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Now in 2025–  I am back behind the chair in Portland. I truly missed building connections and helping people feel more like themselves. The person and the barber I am today has been influenced by every person who has sat in my chair or shared thier experince with me. I am excited to meet you and support you in your journey.

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Purple and yellow Ren

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Walk-ins welcome! Drop by and let’s chat about your new look!

Thurs: 12:30pm-6:30pm

Fri: 10:30am-5:30pm

Sat: 10:30am-4pm ​

Ren with a Sunflower
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