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WedLocks Events Double Feature

Tuesday, April 16th, 2013

This Friday, April 19th, VAIN Downtown will be hosting Kelli Bielema from Shindig Events to promote their upcoming WedLocks event at Pike Place Market. Kelli will be here from 12:30 to 2 p.m. to answer any questions you might have about the upcoming event and will even have some treats and giveaways from participating vendors. Stop on by and have your questions answered, and buy your tickets for the big event.

WedLocks is taking place on Saturday, April 27th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pike Place Market. It’s an event organized to bring together Seattle’s best in alternative and modern bridal services for one day to help you create a perfect wedding day. Their tagline says it all, “Makeup. Hairdooz. Pretty Stuff. BAM.” Get pampered and enter to win some fabulous prizes, including a gift bag from VAIN which includes a free eye make-up session with our resident make-up artist Shannon. Best of all, the proceeds raised will benefit Locks of Love.

VAIN stylists Melanie and Kelly will be on hand at the WedLocks event with some product samples, hair accessories, and their expertise to answer any questions you may have about VAIN’s bridal services.

Finally, VAIN wants to give a special shout-out to our dear friend Ariel Meadow Stallings of Offbeat Bride who will also be making an appearance at WedLocks.

Were you the lucky winner of the make-up session with Shannon, or do you just have questions about scheduling bridal or other services at VAIN? Give us a call at VAIN Downtown (206)441-3441, in Ballard (206)706-2707, or in West Seattle (206)535-2595. VAIN Downtown is located at 2018 1st Ave.

Tags: giveaway, Hair, Makeup, Offbeat bride, Seattle, Seattle bridal hair, updos, VAIN
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VAIN Marriage Update! Now with Free Cupcakes!

Wednesday, December 5th, 2012

We’re still on for this coming Sunday, December 9th to perform free hair, makeup, and wedding services for 12 same-sex couples; but now we have something to sweeten the deal a little more!

Our good friends over at Cupcake Royale have donated cupcakes for our brides and grooms!

We still have some room available if you and your partner are planning on getting your license on Thursday, December 6th (they’re actually opening at midnight tonight!) in order to tie the knot on Sunday. Give us a call at (206)441-3441 to book your free wedding.

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VAIN Hair + Style Interview 002: Eli Blü

Tuesday, September 13th, 2011

Greetings and welcome to the second post of our VAIN Hair + Style Interview series! Each month we’re interviewing a style-strong VAIN hairstylist, staff member, client or other FOV (Friend of VAIN) to get their take on hair and personal style.

Our first interview featured front desk superstar Courtney, who touched on everything from taking hair risks to manga style to coveting the perfect leather jacket. For this next interview, we didn’t have to go far (what can we say? Our front desk staff is HOT) and will be reaching into the modern bionic heart of VAIN itself. That’s right, ladies, gentlemen, Blog readers and other monsters, we present VAIN legend, DJ Eli Blü.

Describe your personal style in six words or less.
An Evolving Experimental Individual Magical Superstar

The current iteration of your title is “Modern Bionic Techoid.” What does that mean?
The life-title denotes an uncanny, acute and ingrained affinity with, and understanding of technology and embraces the future in further developments and evolutions.

How has your style changed + evolved since you started working at VAIN?
My hair has undergone many more radical changes and treatments since my old DIY days! I’ve even grown it out all natural and chemical free, just to see the result, but I absolutely always go back to BLU!

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Tags: Eli Blu, Personal style, VAIN
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VAIN Hair + Style Interview 001: Courtney

Thursday, July 21st, 2011

Hello VAIN Blog readers, and welcome to the debut post of our VAIN Hair + Style Interview series! Each month we’ll sit down with a stylish VAIN hairstylist, staff member, client or other FOV (Friend Of VAIN) and get their take on hair and personal style.

First up is VAIN front desk superstar Courtney, who, in between booking VAIN appointments and generally being a salon operations ninja, likes to switch up her hair cut and color. A lot. Any visit to the photos from our VAIN Mirror digital photobooth will show you what we mean.

Here’s Courtney, DIY mistress, Cut and Color Chameleon, and Woman of Many Do’s, in her own words:

Describe your personal style in 6 words or less.
The result of following my whims.

What are your style influences?
There are so many, really! I can be influenced by anything: nature, art, architecture, books/comics/manga, anime and video games, music, street fashion from around the world…I could really go on and on, but you get the idea.

What style staples can’t you live without?
Honestly? Comfy undies that don’t ride up, a correctly-fitted bra and black socks… but I know I should say something more like: my Italian leather boots, a superior quality basic tee, comfy well-fitting, form-flattering jeans, the perfect leather jacket (AllSaints what?! Soon to be mine, oh YES!!) and my latest hair cut/color.

How does your hair influence your style or vice-versa?
Compared to my adventures in DIY hair-land my clothing style is pretty tame these days. I used to really fancy it up but these days I am a jeans and tee-shirt kind of girl. In terms of clothing I do tend towards a lot of black and neutrals, whereas my hair colors tend to be anything but.

What have been your favorite hairstyles and why?
I really have loved them all. I have especially loved my myriad extreme asymmetric bobs and short cuts and more recently my foray into periwinkle territory.

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Tags: DIY, Hair, Interview, Personal style, Style, VAIN
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Why shouldn’t bridal hair look like this?

Wednesday, April 13th, 2011

The Stranger's WORN OUT :: Photo by Suzi Pratt :: Horns by Alex Hancock :: Hair by VAIN ::

With all due respect to classic bridal updos and cascading curls, we’re feeling a little fashion forward when it comes to special occasion ‘dos after styling hair and makeup for The Stranger’s über-successful WORN OUT fashion show.

Don’t get us wrong; we love love love creating veil-ready, pretty hairstyles for brides who come to VAIN, but think about it this way: on your wedding day, the aisle you walk down is your very own personal runway. So why not rock it? Horns optional.

Call VAIN downtown at 206.441.3441 or VAIN Ballard at 206.706.2707 to schedule your bridal/special occasion hair appointment or free consultation. Check out all the hair and amazing fashion from WORN OUT here. Thanks to The Stranger and participating designers for an inspiring creative collaboration!

Tags: Bridal hair services, Seattle bridal hair, VAIN
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Ole, Ombre!

Friday, March 18th, 2011

Call it the Drew Barrymore, call it “recession” hair, call it anything you like, but the grown out look is number one in popularity in the world of hair color right now. We at VAIN Beauty World like to keep you guys in the know and give you an update from time to time to make sure you guys are like, at the top of your game and whatnot.

Way to be hot, girl!

Let’s start with the facts. To get the look and keep up with the process is a further and fewer in between service than you’re probably used to if you get hair color regularly. Depending on how it’s done and how close the root color is tinted to your own natural head of hairs is a big factor. If you want to get a touch up every 4 to six months, make sure to ask for a color that is closest to your “real life” hair, or, if it’s a touch darker than what the good lord gave ‘ya, that it will fade appropriately.

There are two services that you can ask for if you’re interested in emulating this awesome and affordable ‘do. To get something more like Drew, ask for someone who specializes in the Ombre technique. The cool thing about this particular type of hair color is that you can rock it as subtly or dramatically as your heart desires.

You can also request to have a balayage, which is similar, but the color tends to be more broken up as opposed to solidly flowing from one shade to the next.

Both results are gorgeous. Balayage is also a great alternative to traditional foil highlights for our curly haired friends. The technique results in a much easier grow out and less highlighting touch up appointments.

Above all else, we love that the variation of techniques available makes it pretty much universally appropriate for all hair types and lengths. Get on in here and get ready to be awesome!

VAIN 4-Eva,
Emily

Call VAIN today to set up an appointment for ombre or balayage! Downtown- 206.441.3441 OR Ballard- 206.706.2707

Posted in Hair color, Obsessions, Style | 4 Comments »

Make it Immaculate

Sunday, July 18th, 2010

Thursday night at Havana: VAIN stylists and DJs Carly, Valentine and William are hosting a matchless, memorable and mind-blowing Make it Rain featuring local legends covering your favorite Madonna hits. Who else is ready to get into the groove?

xo,
VAIN

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The Return of the SUN… glasses!

Saturday, June 5th, 2010

Sunglasses @ VAIN

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)

<3 eli max blü

Tags: Sunglasses Summer Seattle Fashion Accessories Sunshine
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Accessories: Sprung!

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

VAIN styledriver Victoria Gentry just returned from a buying trip in New York, and we’re full to the brim of accessories for Spring and beyond. To say there is ‘something for everyone’ is not hyperbole; Victoria selected jewelry for “rocker chic and cosmopolitan girls about town alike.” Don’t take our word for it though – take a peek below + come by in person to see all the sparkling goodness.

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Hope you can pick your favorites. Good day, sunshine.

xo,

VAIN

The items above were captured at VAIN Downtown, located at 2018 1st Avenue. Visit us there or find additional treats at VAIN Ballard, 5401 Ballard Avenue NW.

Photos courtesy of Sarah Jurado.

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Pop Goes the (DIY) World

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010

VAIN loves seeing Do-It-Yourself hairstyles in action, and local pop/rock/dance band Motrecraft delivered at their recent show in Columbia City.

VAIN client Amy H., Motrecraft’s bassist + backing vocalist, did her own hair for the show, using a party wig to create the glamhawk effect. Her inspiration? “Adam Ant + Road Warrior + Faye Dunaway as mommy dearest. But long ago, it was a VAIN stylist that showed me you can use a combination of fake hair and your own hair to get exactly what you want.”

If what you wanted was awesome, Amy H., you got it.

Brianna H. on lead vocals also went the DIY route for the show. Love the cap topping the updo.

Pretty much love the whole DIY thing. ♥

Check Motrecraft out this Saturday night at the Wild Rose- doors at 9pm. Photos by Bart Claeys.

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Ballard Brag: Now with Pretty Parlor

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

It’s true! VAIN’s dear friend, Anna Banana, owner of Pretty Parlor, recently brought us a plethora of affordable, adorable vintage clothing from her shop. Lookit at all these fabulous frocks! Lookit!

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Yours Truly,
Julie K

Pretty Parlor isn’t just at VAIN Ballard, we’ve also got you covered at VAIN Downtown! Drop by one (or both!) of our locations:
Ballard: 5401 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle
Downtown: 2018 1st Ave, Seattle

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Hello Tokyo!

Thursday, August 13th, 2009

VAIN’s #1 operations manager + super awesome lady Lisa is on her way back from Tokyo (pictured there above with our fave music blogger Kingblind + beloved former VAIN stylist Chieko), and we hear she’s got a camera full of street style + cool hair pictures to show us. Check back here for those soon- if Lisa took ‘em, we know they’re going to be good!

Posted in City Hair, Style, VAIN staff | 4 Comments »

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