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Gold N’ Hot Crimping Iron, $18.99 at VAIN.

I was going to write a whole post about my top five picks for holiday gifts you can buy at VAIN, but we all know there can only be one winner. And that winner, dear VAIN Blog readers, is the Gold n’ Hot Crimping Iron. Because nothing says “I celebrate the season and I honor you, my friend” like the gift of beautiful, teeny, sawtooth crimps.

So- instead of listing out my favorite VAIN items (sorry, luxurious deep conditioner and VAIN Gift Certificates!), I’ve decided to list my top five reasons why a Gold n’ Hot crimper from VAIN would be the best gift this side of a manger instead. Don’t hate.

1. Crimping irons are the Bedazzler of hair. They add exquisite pizzazz to any look or style.

2. It’s under 20 bucks. I promise you though, the crimped looks it will create, whether for a night out or a night in (in my case, including hangin with my pals Sweatpants, Biore, and the Ghost Whisperer), will be priceless.

3. A crimping iron is a truly unique gift. Please try to think of one person you know who’s given or gotten one. See?

4. Endless entertainment! Why not give your gift recipient something amusing to do with their hair while waiting for that bagel dog to cook in the microwave at 2am? Late-night crimping after a few appletinis is funny. Trust me. Except for the appletinis part.*

5. Crimped hair lights up the faces of friends and loved ones wherever you go. Don’t believe me? Just try to walk all crimped up into your next work meeting or family function and see if you don’t get a reaction. Instant impact!

So there you have it. If I haven’t convinced you yet, then let the spirit of Alyssa Milano hairdos past be your guide. You know the look. And don’t thank me for this hot tip- the gift of crimping belongs to us one and all.

Happy holidays and hairstyling,

Rebecca P.
VAIN blogger + crimper

Gold N Hot hair crimpers are available at VAIN downtown- call 206.441.3441 to put yours on hold today.

*SERIOUS NOTE: Hot hair tools should always be used responsibly! VAIN does not advocate ever using them any other way. Please take care when putting anything hot and plugged in the general vicinity of your head.

Kevin Murphy Jetpak with travel-sized shampoo, conditioner, body wash + lotion? $17.95 at VAIN. Meeting the man of your hair dreams after he taught VAIN stylists cool new stying techniques + ways to use his fantastic hair products? Priceless.

-Rebecca P.

Kevin Murphy Jetpaks available for multiple hair types at both VAIN locations. More on the teachings of Mr Murphy as soon as I wake up from this dream.

I just got word that Kevin Murphy, celebrity hairstylist, man of yummy/amazing/natural ingredient-rich hair products, man of mystery, MAN OF MY DREAMS, will be in Seattle tonight for a hair product class that several VAIN hairstylists will be attending. AND THAT I APPARENTLY WILL BE ATTENDING, TOO (this is shocking because I’m a VAIN blogger, not a stylist. My motto? I don’t do hair, I just have it and say stuff about it with words).

You all know how I feel about Kevin Murphy: he is my Jordan Catalano. He is my Vidal Sassoon. He is my shampoo, my conditioner, my anti-frizz polishing cream and my dry hair cleaning spray. He is my hair everything. Tonight, the dream becomes a reality.

-Rebecca P.