It is seemly impossible to get an appointment (especially Saturday) with Betty. I have called ahead several times and she has either not been there for my appointment, or when I show up she doesn't recall we had spoken roughly an hour ago. You can't beat the price $4, but it is not worth the time wasted driving into Portland only to be turned away. I realize the Betty is older, semi-retired, and basically a kind-hearted person, but I believe she may have Alzheimer's or dementia, and it is time she retires and cuts hair for her neighbors in a nursing home. ...read more

Walk inside to get a haircut and you will be confronted by a very bitter-looking old woman who will demand that you make an appointment before getting one of her $4 haircuts. There was no "hello" or anything else that would make me feel welcome there. Cheap it is. Unfriendly, too. Go elsewhere. ...read more

I moved to Maine from New York and had no one in the Portland area who knew how to do ethnic hair. One day I was at Whole Foods and saw a woman with an incredible weave. I asked her who did her hair and she gave me Sherry's phone number right here in Portland. I went to see Sherry and I am so happy that I finally found a professional stylist only 10 min from my house. All you ladies who are looking for someone who knows how to do your hair Sherry is the one. ...read more