http://www.vain.com/blog/2007/11/11/live-from-new-york/ A blog about hair, personal style, and all things VAIN. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 23:43:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 http://www.vain.com/blog/2007/11/11/live-from-new-york/#comment-16 Ivan Thu, 29 Nov 2007 14:36:40 +0000 http://www.vain.com/blog/2007/11/11/live-from-new-york/#comment-16 Hi, my name is disman-kl, i like your site and i ll be back ;) Hi, my name is disman-kl, i like your site and i ll be back

]]> http://www.vain.com/blog/2007/11/11/live-from-new-york/#comment-9 Jenny Wed, 14 Nov 2007 17:44:12 +0000 http://www.vain.com/blog/2007/11/11/live-from-new-york/#comment-9 New York cost of living is extremely expensive. Get my hair colored? or pay my rent? unfortunately when you want to live in the city that never sleeps something is gonna get slept on New York cost of living is extremely expensive. Get my hair colored? or pay my rent? unfortunately when you want to live in the city that never sleeps something is gonna get slept on

]]> http://www.vain.com/blog/2007/11/11/live-from-new-york/#comment-8 Celise Wed, 14 Nov 2007 02:37:55 +0000 http://www.vain.com/blog/2007/11/11/live-from-new-york/#comment-8 I think it's because of all the flannel and fleece (don't forget denim) that Seattle goes more wild with our hair. Too bad we have to cover it up for 1/2 the year. I think it’s because of all the flannel and fleece (don’t forget denim) that Seattle goes more wild with our hair. Too bad we have to cover it up for 1/2 the year.

]]> http://www.vain.com/blog/2007/11/11/live-from-new-york/#comment-7 Shaun Surething Mon, 12 Nov 2007 05:16:21 +0000 http://www.vain.com/blog/2007/11/11/live-from-new-york/#comment-7 Hey lady! Thanks for the shout out! Here are my thoughts on the matter. Having worked on this coast twice; 97-98 and now, I have always noticed that NYC hair is indeed more tame, but as you said, it is very much TAMED (good-looking). NYC women, by and large, are looking for hair that is current, sleek and healthy. Often times we forget that though NYC is a massive cultural hub, art heaven, arguably nightlife capital of the world and just plain queen of the scene, it is also home to Wall street and many of the biggest corporations in the world. Women who work in these less than forgiving environments where competition is ferocious and careers paramount, hair needs to be informed, sharp, seemingly non-threatening and tidy. As far as the the models, actresses and the like go, well, we have to look like our head shots so not to much change! Only the biggest and the best have the option of changing up their looks frequently. Though we don't cater to any one demographic, I am happy to say that most of our work out here is aggressively fashion forward but more refined (and i don't mean "better"). Seattle hosts some of the most broad-minded, liberal companies of their respective times, that encourage independent thinking and being. Microsoft, Amazon, Starbucks etc. are all examples of companies that leave room for creative thinking, and people carving out their own positions within the company. And it so it is reflected in hair. It's fascinating to me to re-witness this sharp contrast in how we form our general style from the same common denominator: Where we live. Seattle will always be the funky, politically informed, activist who wants to mix in one expensive piece to send thrift-store chic over the top. NYC will always be the sharp, sleek self-aware professional with a few carefully chosen words for the biggest impact possible.... Well, maybe not always, since we're all moving around all the time looking at each other's hair, clothes, buildings, landscapes, countries, cities, cultures and lives. Finding what is beautiful, inspiring and bright to us, mixing it all up and delicately (or not so) painting it on our frames for the world to see. Best to everyone out there and thanks for everything. XO. Shaun Hey lady! Thanks for the shout out!
Here are my thoughts on the matter.
Having worked on this coast twice; 97-98 and now, I have always noticed that NYC hair is indeed more tame, but as you said, it is very much TAMED (good-looking).
NYC women, by and large, are looking for hair that is current, sleek and healthy.
Often times we forget that though NYC is a massive cultural hub, art heaven, arguably nightlife capital of the world and just plain queen of the scene, it is also home to Wall street and many of the biggest corporations in the world.
Women who work in these less than forgiving environments where competition is ferocious and careers paramount, hair needs to be informed, sharp, seemingly non-threatening and tidy.
As far as the the models, actresses and the like go, well, we have to look like our head shots so not to much change! Only the biggest and the best have the option of changing up their looks frequently.
Though we don’t cater to any one demographic, I am happy to say that most of our work out here is aggressively fashion forward but more refined (and i don’t mean “better”).
Seattle hosts some of the most broad-minded, liberal companies of their respective times, that encourage independent thinking and being. Microsoft, Amazon, Starbucks etc. are all examples of companies that leave room for creative thinking, and people carving out their own positions within the company.
And it so it is reflected in hair.
It’s fascinating to me to re-witness this sharp contrast in how we form our general style from the same common denominator: Where we live.
Seattle will always be the funky, politically informed, activist who wants to mix in one expensive piece to send thrift-store chic over the top.
NYC will always be the sharp, sleek self-aware professional with a few carefully chosen words for the biggest impact possible….
Well, maybe not always, since we’re all moving around all the time looking at each other’s hair, clothes, buildings, landscapes, countries, cities, cultures and lives. Finding what is beautiful, inspiring and bright to us, mixing it all up and delicately (or not so) painting it on our frames for the world to see.
Best to everyone out there and thanks for everything.
XO. Shaun

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