Jonathan Portlance Salon

The salon is run by independent stylist Jonathan Portlance and is located on Excelsior Boulevard in St. Louis Park. Appointments are made through the website's booking form, which is also how the salon keeps the day focused on the client in the chair, since there is no receptionist.

A first visit starts with a consultation to learn what the client prefers and to recommend services. Clients are asked to bring photos of the look they have in mind, which helps the conversation begin from a clear picture of the goal.

Clients planning a major change should text the stylist before the appointment, so enough time can be set aside without disrupting other bookings.

Booking requires a credit card on file, which is stored through Card Point Services. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before an appointment, and no-shows, are charged the full value of the booked services. Repeated late cancellations or no-shows may mean future bookings are not accepted. The phone number is (763) 203-3288.

Jonathan works without a receptionist, so online booking keeps the appointment and the client at the center of the day.