M.O.P. C-Curl Creme is stylist superstar Vai’s New Favorite Product!
double up on this magic!
Who? Those with Fine to Medium curl or wave looking to enhance that business.
Why? To create soft curl or wave with hold.
Secret Tip from the Stars: Apply to super wet hair to minimize frizz and maximize awesome!
At $18.95 a pop it’s a steal- a little goes a long way with this one. Look for it @ VAIN downtown and VAIN in Ballard. You can look for Vai at both salons as well!
We humble hair hustlers over @ VAIN Beauty World would like to introduce a new kind of post which features a focus on specific and magical product each week in order to make you masters of your own domain!
VAIN stylist Carinn is the brain behind all this Staff Pick business and is a huge fan of Redken Full Frame 07 Mousse.
Sportin' Sexy!
Why? If you want body, hold and shine- this is the stuff. It’s extremely versatile. It’s not the mousse of the 80’s, people.
Who? It’s great for both curly and straight haired folks. Amazing!
Styling tip from the Stars: Adding heat to the product (i.e. blow-drying or diffusing) intensifies the product’s styling ability and adds softness. If it does get a tad crunchy on you get scrunch-y on it! Loosening your locks by making a fist and squeezing sections of your hair will instantly soften it.
Pick up some Full Frame Mousse for yourself at our downtown or Ballard salon for a smooth $16.95. To make an appointment to see the vixen with all the moves, Carinn, call 206.441.3441
And, no, I don’t mean the Hasselhoff variety. I’m talking about Kevin Murphy’s newest styling product- an oil-free, matte texture paste with a strong hold that’s great for short and choppy styles. Here’s what VAIN Downtown stylist William has to say about it:
“The first thing you must remember about Night Rider is that the product starts setting within 60-90 seconds so you have to work it into your hair quickly. You have up to five minutes before the product completely sets all together. Once its set, its not going to loose its hold, but its pliable so you can bump it, move it around, and kinda reshape it as the day (or night) goes on. Its PERFECT for pompadours and really sleek shorter looks“.
From radical, rockabilly hair to chic, sleek ‘dos, its looking like Night Rider has got us covered… whether we’re fighting crime in a Pontiac Trans Am or not.
Night Rider is available at both VAIN locations, come on in and try it out! Downtown – 2018 1st Ave. Ballard – 5401 Ballard Ave NW
Yes it is true, we have been liberated from our usual ‘Atlantean’ / underwater Winter, and ‘Seattle Spring Sunshine’ has finally arrived!
To protect your eyes from this unfamiliar giant glowing orb of fire, (hopefully lasting through the summertime) – we @ VAIN are here to help with a brand new selection of FRESH SHADES!
This amazing triple threat of functional, fashionable AND affordable can be had for the LOW-LOW price of $10 !
Get them before they are GONE!
(Our sunglasses are available at both VAIN locations)
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We at VAIN don’t mind admitting when we’re obsessed (Kevin Murphy hair products, anyone?), and Lady Gaga + Beyonce’s new “Telephone” video has got us there. Bright yellow curls! Pop-can rollers! Cigarette shades against a platinum updo! Beyonce’s bangs! A TELEPHONE MADE OUT OF HAIR! In the words of one of our stylists, it’s like a “visual hair orgasm.” Agreed. We’re speechless.
Check it out:
VAIN blog readers, meet Moroccan oil. It’s an amazing hair product that works for every hair type and leaves hair silky, shiny, and smelling soooo good. It has natural UV + heat protectors and won’t weigh hair down. Magic! We don’t mind admitting that we’re a little obsessed.
VAIN downtown stylist Jenn C loves Moroccan oil for her fine-haired clients (YAY!), thick haired clients (ALSO YAY), clients with extensions, and everyone in between. Here’s what VAIN dowtown + VAIN Ballard stylist Alexis has to say about it:
“Oh Moroccon oil! How I love thee! I have yet to find a hair type that doesn’t agree with this African treat. From the finest bleachy-est strands to the most unruly coarse angry nests, Moroccan oil will smoothe and soothe. The scent alone reminds me of a relaxing vacation.
Very little goes a long way. As a stylist with a ton of hair who’s a bit heavy-handed in the product dept., I’ve been using my own personal bottle for two months now. This is an amazing feat! Yippee for Moroccan oil.”
So there you go. Now that you’ve been introduced, we suggest that you + Moroccan oil get to know eachother a little better, fall in love, make a lifelong commitment, live happily ever after. After a few drops you’ll totally want to.
Moroccan oil is available in both small + large sizes at both VAIN salons. Feel free to ask your stylist to use it the next time you come in.
Why, out of all the people in the world who could take the precious gift of crimped hair and spread its message of tiny zigzagged beauty + joy to the world, did it have to be Tyra? WHY?
Don’t get me wrong- many of us at VAIN have watched T-Banks’ hair over the years with great interest; Some of us have even tried it on. But the crimp? The holy grail of hairstyles-that-haven’t-been-given-their-due-but-surely-will-rise-again? I don’t know, it just doesn’t feel right. I’d rather see it on the streets of Seattle or on a runway someplace. Anyone got a picture they can send me? Help a crimp fan out!
-Rebecca P.
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.