Hi, I'm Naomi @naomiricco

I’m the owner and a stylist here at Romeo. I have 12 years of experience, with extensive education in razor cutting, precision haircuts, and natural hair color. I have a passion for education and training from Bumble, Aveda, and many independent artists. I'm always learning and eager to pass on my knowledge so that you are equipped to have your best hair every day and not just in the salon chair.

I use techniques that blend clean lines with the weightlessness of a razor cut to bring out the hair’s texture and movement. With a passion for natural color and soft, sun-lightened balayage, I like to create effortless, and low-maintenance styles. Tousled long layers in earthy colors, wake up and go shag cuts in vintage blond, crisp bowl cuts with just the right amount of mess, or a bedhead bob with glowy balayage. It's thrilling to bear witness to the transformational impact a new cut, color, or style can have.

I love to talk about all things hair, from cleansing routines to product application. My chair is body positive and gender-affirming.

What People Are Saying

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What People Are Saying 〰️

  • “I can't rave enough about Naomi!! It's taken literal decades to find someone who knows how to get my curly hair to look it’s absolute best with minimal effort on my part. I rarely have the vocabulary to explain what I want for my cut or color but somehow she always seems to understand what to do and I leave feeling GORGEOUS. She even anticipates how it will grow out so that it looks good no matter how long I wait until my next appointment. The few hours I spend with her are relaxing and pleasant and everything she does feels (and smells) so good. Give yourself the gift of a Naomi hair experience!” — Devon

  • "Naomi continues to be my number one hair wizard. She gives me flattering cuts and her color skills are fantastic. She's super smart about assessing the type of haircut that would work best with the shape of my face and hair texture, and I always trust that what she does will come out looking polished. In addition to being an incredible, intuitive, stylist, she's also a fun, interesting person to chat with." — Felicity

  • "Naomi has been my hairstylist for almost 14 years! She is a coloring wizard and I always leave her chair feeling chic and beautiful. Her ability to provide functional, yet trendy cuts and colors is unmatched. Whenever I want a dramatic change, I trust Naomi to balance what I want with what is achievable and it always turns out flawless. I cannot recommend her enough!" — Heidi

  • “Naomi is a very talented stylist. My daughter recommended her after I moved to the Pacific Northwest - best recommendation ever! Naomi is professional, personable, and will exceed your expectations. With her knowledge and expertise, I consistently leave the salon feeling very confident about my hair color, cut, and style. This is definitely a five-star salon!” — Kathy

  • “I have never had such an easy and gratifying hair experience. Naomi has really worked with me to find a cut that looks great, fits my vibe, and actually looks better as it grows out. On my wedding day, I was able to air dry my hair and have it look amazing (one less thing to stress about on a busy day)! As she helps me evolve my hairstyle I get more and more compliments every time. I've been going to her for a few years and walk away happier every time. Super recommend!” — Daniela

  • “Naomi is an incredibly talented hair stylist and colorist and her new salon Romeo is gorgeous. Naomi takes time to listen to your thoughts and concerns and has a great intuition about what will work well for you. She is also very friendly and easy to talk to. The new salon is really warm, welcoming, and pleasant to be in. I highly recommend Naomi and Romeo!” — Justine

  • “I had nearly given up on my super thick & difficult hair until Naomi gave me a dream cut on my first visit to her. Now I can’t go anywhere else! She is super talented and thoughtful - cannot recommend her enough. Romeo is also a beautiful, bright & comfortable space to be.” — Katie

  • “Naomi is fantastic and I’ve been a dedicated customer for over 10 years. I had struggled to find someone to skillfully cut and style my curly hair for years, so when I found Naomi at the recommendation of someone else, I never left! I’ve followed her around and am so happy she founded Romeo. My mom also goes to her, with straight hair. Can’t say enough good things!” — Hannah

  • “Love this salon!! I’d say it’s one of the best in the city and for sure the best in NE PDX. Naomi is an exceptional stylist with a notable intuition for what kind of haircut and style looks great on each unique person. Super talented at color and is a true artist in that arena as well. ROMEO itself is a gorgeous salon and feels like a little slice of vacation just hanging out there. I cannot recommend it enough!” — Allison