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Redken = Rad!

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

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.

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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

Ballard Brag: Second Saturday Art Walk Party!

Thursday, June 10th, 2010

Have you seen the forecast for this Saturday? Mid-seventies with a 0% chance of precipitation and a 100% chance of awesome! The day couldn’t be more perfect to get out and enjoy Ballard’s Second Saturday Art Walk.

Make sure to drop by VAIN Ballard for live music by Stuck on a Bus, mini cupcakes from Cupcake Royale (nom), guerrilla hair by VAIN superstars Emmett, Scott, Kate and Cassie and jewelry by Fable & Fury. This one is not to be missed!

Yours Truly,
Julie K

VAIN Ballard – 5401 Ballard Avenue NW at the corner of 22nd Avenue NW 206-706-2707

Hot Hair on a Rainy Day

Friday, April 2nd, 2010

Client: Brittany
Stylists: Color by Carissa and cut by Bash
Look: Magically Blondilicious!

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We love the high contrast of this look. The depth of the brown makes the blonde really pop!

Your hair can pop too! Call VAIN Ballard at 206-706-2707 or VAIN Downtown at 206-441-3441 for an appointment.

Ballard Brag: Theo Love

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010

Have you tried Theo Chocolate’s Easter flavors yet? Toasted Coconut and Salted Almond? Hello, party in your mouth!

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Yours Truly,
Julie K

Theo’s Easter flavors, as well as their many other flavors, are available at both VAIN locations!
Ballard – 5401 Ballard Ave NW
Downtown – 2018 1st Ave

Holiday Giving, VAIN Style

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

In the spirit of community, VAIN is collecting donations to help the efforts of The Orion Center, a multi-service facility under the YouthCare agency, to support young people in Seattle.  The Orion Center provides many services for homeless and in-need youth including technical education and skills training, meals, and medical counseling.

On December 17th, the center is hosting a holiday party and VAIN is going to provide gift bags for the 60-70 attendees. Gifts will include essentials such as hats, gloves, hand sanitizer, and shampoo. Our goal is to raise at least $300 by the end of next week to make it happen. You will find donation jars at the front desk at our Downtown and Ballard location for your giving spirit – please stop by and help us support a great cause!

Learn more about the Orion Center at the YouthCare website, and see what other items are on their donation wishlist. Let’s get inspired and start giving!

xo,
VAIN

We are accepting donations through this week at VAIN Downtown – 2018 1st Ave, Seattle and VAIN Ballard – 5401 Ballard Ave NW.

$15 Haircuts at VAIN Downtown & Ballard!

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

More stylists than ever before are ready to give you a cool new ‘do just in time for the holidays! Here’s our current schedule and list of up-and-coming hairstylists offering $15 haircuts almost everyday of the week!

Sunday- TT (VAIN Downtown)
Monday- TT (VAIN Downtown)
Thursday- William (VAIN Downtown)
Friday- Rebekah (VAIN Downtown)
Saturday- William (VAIN Downtown) and Kate (VAIN Ballard)

Appointments are going fast, call us today to set up your $15 haircut while you can! Did I mention they’re $15?

VAIN Downtown- 206-441-3441
VAIN Ballard- 206-706-2707

Ballard Brag: Mal de Mer

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

In case you weren’t able to come to October’s Ballard Art-Walk, click the image below for a taste of what you missed!

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Our friends in Mal de Mer totally rocked the house of VAIN Ballard.


Thanks to Micheal Lee and Kim Kelley for a wonderful performance and thanks to Joe Randazzo for the video!

Yours Truly,
Julie K

VAIN Ballard- 5401 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle 206-706-2707

VAIN Ballard: Featured Jeweler

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

This Saturday, October 10th, VAIN Ballard will reveal works of art by featured jeweler Ernalee Thonn. Her elegant and sophisticated statement pieces will be unveiled with an opening reception from 6-9 as part of the Ballard Art Walk.

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Ernalee, in her own words: “I have a lifelong love and interest in art and good design, and have worked in many mediums. For the past 12 years, I have been designing and creating jewelry. I have always been fascinated with the interplay of color and with contrasts: rough and smooth, gentle and bold, dull and shiny. My love for the Japanese aesthetic is reflected in much of my work- the raw look of nayural surfaces, contrasts in texture, simple sculptural forms and the  innate beauty of each stone, no matter how humble.”

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“My pieces are both organic and elegant. I use a variety of semi-precious stones (turquoises, jade, quartz), silvers, and elements of a more organic nature, such as coral, pearls, amber, lava rock, wood, nuts and bone, as well as found and man-made objects (vintage beads, resin, hishi beads made from recycled phonograph records, and recycled glass).”

Join us this Saturday for art, drinks and food as well as a special musical performance at 7pm by Mal De Mar! 5401 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle

Ballard Brag: Scott Exclusive

Monday, September 28th, 2009

One of the newest additions to VAIN, Scott, is now exclusively at our Ballard location! Scott’s specialties include short, textured hair and sassy razor cuts.  Between his great talent and fantastic sense of humor, you’ll be doing the dance of joy out of VAIN’s doors.

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Yours Truly,
Julie K

Call us anytime to make an appointment with Scott or any of our other talented stylists!
VAIN Ballard 206-706-2707
VAIN Downtown 206-441-3441

Welcome back, Katie!

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

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Sunday, October 4nd, VAIN Downtown stylist, Katie, returns from leave! WOO HOO!!!! Knowing her loyal following, appointments will fill up quickly. Give us a call ASAP at 206-441-3441 to set up your haircut and color with this VAIN superstar!

xo,
VAIN Downtown
2018 1st Ave, Seattle

Ballard Brag: Sula Paint & Peel Nail Polish

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009

Sula Nail Polish is a water-based, non-toxic line of nail polish that actually peels off when you’re ready to remove it. What????!?! No more polish remover! No more brittle nails! No more harsh smells that give you the spins!

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Yours Truly,
Julie K

Sula’s Paint & Peel Polish can be found at our Ballard location, but both locations feature Sula’s irresistible roll-on fragrances and lip balms!
VAIN Ballard: 5401 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle
VAIN Downtown: 2018 1st Ave, Seattle

Ballard Brag: Fun with glasses!!!

Sunday, August 2nd, 2009

Behold! VAIN stylists Valentine and Cassie channel their inner Urkel:

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Did I do that???

Yours truly,
Julie K

From sexy sunglasses to silly (but still sexy) Urkel glasses, VAIN Ballard is the place for all your eyewear needs. 5401 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle.