6 A Unique Salon

I am repeat customer because the staff is friendly, clean, careful, and smart all around! Janna and Heather are the two I have been seen by; both were concerned with knowing exactly what I wanted and were superbly skilled at making it happen! Fabulous hair can happen in little towns after all!

I just came in and had Janae wax my eyebrows and lip. It was the most gentle waxing of my life. I now look fierce without the redness. Thank you!

Unfortunately, the haircut was less than desirable. Maybe it depends on who you get, but I wont be going back.

I don’t know HOW anyone could give this place a less than 5 star review. From the moment you make an appointment to the time you leave– you feel welcomed, happy and satisfied. Every head of hair walking out the door is beautiful. Also, the location is fantastic– view of Portsmouth, the river and tug boats? I’m hooked.
Side note: the owner, Angel, is WONDERFUL and sweet and her little Boston terrier is snuggly and cute.
I have been going here now for about a year. I see Janna. Janna is fantastic and really patient with me. She always cuts my hair beautifully, but today she fixed something that I thought could never be corrected. I was given a «clear gloss» by a friend– and it stripped all my dirty blonde color out of my hair. I had been growing my natural color for 3 years and LOVED it. In one swoop it went away. I don’t know HOW she did it– but she, and the help of 2 others, worked for 2 solid hours on my hair until it was perfect. Back to my natural color, silky texture and perfect. I had just got a cut on Saturday from Janna, so finally I am able to enjoy it!
Take my advice and make an appointment. If you didn’t love your hair before, these gals will certainly change that.

I just got my hair done today by Janna and the entire experience was amazing! I came in with pretty long hair wanting to get it all chopped off. I showed Janna a few pictures of what I liked and she cut it exactly how I wanted it. Everyone in there was very nice and the atmosphere was very relaxed. I am fairly new to the area and am very picky about my salons, but I have found my forever stylist and salon here at 6 Degrees! I am obsessed with my new hair, thank you Janna!

I’ve been seeing Kelly for eyelash extensions regularly and she does an amazing job. Yesterday I also got a facial and eyebrow wax and she did a great job with those too. She pays attention to detail and will make sure you’re comfortable the entire time. I’m so excited I found someone I can trust to do a perfect job every time. Definitely go to see her.

I visited this salon via a recommendation from a friend. I am crazy picky about my hair– so I get very skeptical when trying someplace new. Since moving to New England from California– I had yet to find «my salon” — well… I have found it!
First– The aesthetics of this place relax and rejuvenate. The views of the harbor really make the visit special and an experience.
Second– I went in with a picture of the color I wanted… I also explained what I was looking for/​saw in the color. The stylist didn’t completely match the color of the photo but heard my request and got very close (I actually like my color a little better than the photo)
Third– Parking is so easy– there are spots directly outside of the salon.
Fourth– I overheard the stylists talking about another stylist that was taking a brush up course on «bob cutting», I appreciate a salon that is hip and current on trends and styles and I believe this place does a great job. Its like getting Boston style and Chicness without having to drive into the city!
Fifth– I was impressed with the prices and the no tip policy. I bought product but only because I believe I need it and she didn’t push it on me.

I’m very particular about my hair and they really get it right! I love that they are always continuing their education and they really get to know you! Heather really does a great job and really knows her stuff! only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 are the prices– for a college student it makes getting my hair done leave my wallet very empty but worth it! I just don’t get my hair cut that often :)

I called here to reschedule my appointment that I had with my stylist and discovered that she had moved on! I was shocked and thrown off a little that she didn’t even inform me about this, but the girl at 6 Degrees was so nice and gave me all the information of where she had went. I actually decided to stay with 6 Degrees and was very glad I did! The girls there are great, they make you feel at home and it’s so relaxing! I will be back to visit them again real soon!

I just returned from my first visit to Sherry Macdonald. As other reviewers have stated she’s wonderful! She listened attentively to what I was looking for, and executed the cut beautifully. She even offered useful tips for easy styling I had never heard before. I am very picky about my stylists, and am accustomed to paying big bucks at B and B or Oribe in NYC. I think I landed in hair stylist heaven! Amazing cut, friendly competant stylist and beautiful little salon. I was eager to leave a gratuity and found out the salon is non-​tipping– holy cow!
My only small criticisms are: I had to schedule my appointment about 4 weeks out and take an appointment mid day– so be ready to book in advance.
Also, the receptionist was on the phone for literally 7 minutes before even making eye contact with me when I came in for my appointment. Not a huge deal, but not very welcoming for a new client.

I’m a bit late on my update but well worth it. I’m scheduled for my 3^rd cut this Friday and so far — i can’t complain at all!
Small edit — as of late 2012, several of the stylist moved over to Jessica Todd.

I made an appointment here based off of reviews from others with curly hair. My appointment was with Heather and she did an amazing job! Prior to this haircut I’d never had my very curly hair cut dry, and it made all the difference! I went very short with my cut, from having been quite long, so I was nervous but I’m so so happy with the cut! It’s been about two weeks and I’m still in love with my new hairdo! The best thing about this place is that it’s a no-​tipping salon! So, no confusion and stress at the end of your appointment!

6 degrees is definitely the best salon in the area! They do ombré, balayage and surely other styles that other salons in the area don’t have on their menus. Chelsea is the bomb, absolutely accommodating and super talented; I have no doubt that the other stylists exhibit the same level of excellence! Beautiful and relaxing place, too… it’s like being in someone’s well decorated apartment with a killer view! Love.

I regretfully make this review, but don’t bother with this salon. The owner, Angel, is a fake. She never greets her customers unless she’s forced to do their hair, and even then she’s really disingenuous and pretentious. I got my hair colored one time from one of her employees and was horrified with how it came out and especially how this colorist tried to rush me out the door since she couldn’t wait to go out to dinner with her friends. I take my hair very seriously, and have no qualms paying $ 150 for a session, so to shell out my serious cash for the worst result ever is majorly depressing.
So, if you have a bullshit detector and can smell a fake group of people when you see it, it will go off the charts when you go into 6 Degrees.

I had a cut with Chelsea a few weeks ago. HOW MUCH DO I LOVE THIS HAIRCUT!
I went based on the good salon reviews but didn’t have a particular stylist to request, and booked whoever was available. So glad I got Chelsea. I explained what I was interested in and she brought over some photos that another client of hers had brought in for reference. It was just what I was looking for, and I feel like, for once, someone gave me an age-​appropriate cut/​style that works for me and that I can have fun with. A few weeks later, I think I like it even better than when I first got it cut. I’ll definitely be back.
She noted that she gives free touch-​ups/​trims if there’s an area I’m having trouble with as it grows in. So far, it’s growing in terrifically and I don’t see needing this, but it’s nice to know. Also it’s great that they are a non-​tipping salon. I think $ 50 for a cut is pretty on-​par with other similar salons, but not having to tip makes the overall price significantly lower. However, I would have gladly tipped her well because it’s such a great cut. Highly recommended!

I continue to love this place.
I go to Sherry, but all stylists seem to have their faithful following. I love Sherry for her coloring skills and knowledge. Results are always better than what I imagine.
They are good at what they do AND they listen and are attentive. Some places are very good, but don’t listen to what you want and end up giving you a style impossible for the average girl to maintain. Others listen to what you want, but aren’t skilled enough to produce anything better than your mom could do at home.
6 Degrees Salon is the perfect balance: skill and respect for clients.
They are very popular. I often have to make an appointment a month or two in advance. However, their staff is superb and will work with you to call you if there’s an opening if you need to get in sooner.
Finally, as previously mentioned, they absolutely won’t accept tips — not only is it not expected like everywhere else, but if you try they actually refuse it. They say, «just keep coming back»… I do!

I’ve been visiting the Portsmouth area from New York City and after getting a pretty terrible cut back home, decided to try 6 Degrees while I was in town. Man, this place did NOT disappoint. For one thing, it’s probably the most gorgeous salon I’ve ever been in. Huge windows overlooking the harbor? YES PLEASE. I had a cut with Chelsea who was really sweet, easy to talk to and did a fabulous job. I basically said that I wanted something shorter with more body that worked for my face shape, embracing my natural wave (which I’ve been straightening for years) and easy to care for. She gave me probably one of the best cuts I’ve ever received and all the while, showed me exactly how I can bring out my natural curl. It’s now several days later and I am so happy with my hair. It’s a little pricier than I would usually go for, but it includes shampooing and blowdrying plus because they don’t accept tips it works out in the end. Totally worth the trip up from New York. I think I will be back!

I have never ever written a review but i chose this salon based on the Unilocal reviews so i thought i should add to it based on my experience. First off i had been using the same stylist out of boston for 15 years so i was quite nervous to switch it up. My stylist immediately put me at ease and gave me the skinny on my hair — it was so dry and in need of lots of repair. She colored it beautifully, did a deep conditioning treatment that felt amazing and gave me a fantastc cut. I usually flat iron my hair so it remains smooth but since my cut have not had to iron it once. I feel so liberated from the flat iron! I was so sick of using it but felt I had no other choice. My hair gets really frizzy and i felt that was my only option. The cut she gave me really worked with the texture and wave of my hair and looks great without it.
I was so thrilled with the results that i immediately made a follow up appt. And love the fact that it is a no tipping salon — keeps everything real and on the same level.

my old landlord recommended this place a couple years ago… LOVE. IT.
a couple of the things i love:
*their décor is awesome… modern and rustic both pay homage to how historical a city portsmouth is… and the part of the city in which the salon is located. i love the reclaimed wood mirrors.
*overlooking the harbor. tugboat views FTW!
*they do not accept tips. it’s so maverick for this industry! i like knowing when i go in… this is the price for a haircut… i will pay that price, and there will be no angsting over, «she did a great job… what is a good tip?! i want her to do a great job again next time!»
i think the prices are quite reasonable for the excellent product they offer and how much work the stylists put in to staying current and educated.

Ask for Jessica. She listens to what you want– then executes brilliantly. Jessica is a dynamite cutter and amazing with color. She’s young, energetic, and she trained with a Boston hair maestro: so she can do things a little more modern, a little funkier; she has quite a range. Twelve thumbs up.
Six Degrees Salon is a no-​tipping salon. I hadn’t seen this before. So prices may seem a little higher than usual but a) it would be worth it anyway, and b) without tipping, prices work out about the same.
The no-​tipping policy saves that ridiculous shuffle at the end when you’re all relaxed from having your hair played with and can’t remember how percentages work. So the experience ends on a happy, professional note. Which is perfectly in sync with the rest of it.
I loved my hair when I walked out and love it still a week later.
Cheers, Jessica.