VAIN superstars/DJs/magic makers Carly, William and Valentine are hosting a very special, very purple Make it Rain tonight at Havana. Guests U.S.E., Aqueduct, The Lashes, Kay Kay & His Weathered Underground, With Friends Like These, Ships, Sean Nelson, Weekend, The Pale Pacific and Shawn Smith are paying tribute to Prince by cranking out the jams and making you want to party like it’s 1999. Yeah, I went there.
xo,
VAIN
Don’t call it a comeback: one of VAIN’s all time fave stylists is back in town and ready to make your hair look good. Krista, who clearly also has great taste in bikes to go with her skills as a hairstylist, specializes in personalized color + cuts that compliment natural texture and individual style. Krista truly has one of the best intuitive approaches to doing hair that we’ve ever seen at VAIN, so we’re thrilled to have her back… and we all want to borrow that bike.
Call VAIN downtown to book your appointment or free consultation with Krista: 206.441.3441.
Just a friendly reminder to all you art lovers out there that VAIN is hosting an art show opening reception this Saturday from 2-7pm at VAIN downtown as part of our Love Heroes Valentine’s weekend action. The show started to go up yesterday and already looks great- curator + artist Michael Lane has assembled a diverse collection of love + pain-themed art in a variety of mediums. Participating artists include:
And as if all that art weren’t enough, we’ll have snacks + beverages on hand. So come on down and get your art appreciation on!
Love Heroes opening reception Saturday, Feb. 13 from 2-7pm at VAIN downtown- 2018 1st Ave. VAIN is also participating in Ballard’s art walk from 6-9pm that night with our featured jeweler of the month.
Check out the current issue of The Stranger- the awesome, massive, sky-high hair on the cover was done by none other than VAIN stylist + updo ninja William. We’ve gushed about William’s updo + party hair skills before, so we couldn’t be more thrilled to see his work get props in print. Way to make the cover, sir!
Want to get this cover look or something like it for your next night out? Call VAIN downtown at 206.441.3441 to schedule your appointment with William or any of our other stylists who specialize in updos. Stranger cover photo by Annie Laurie Malarkey.
Stop by VAIN downtown and/or VAIN Ballard anytime this weekend to get your Valentine’s fix, VAIN style. Here’s what’s going on:
There you have it- more Valentine’s action than you can tease your hair at. Hope to see you at VAIN this weekend!
xo,
VAIN
We heart you + your hair, too: VAIN downtown- 2018 1st Ave, and VAIN Ballard- 5401 Ballard Ave NW.
*15% discount good Feb 13 + 14 only. Does not apply to art, featured jeweler pieces, or hair services. Other than that, have at it!
The next time you get your hair done at VAIN downtown + want to capture the oh-I-look-GOOD moment, VAIN’s got you covered. The VAIN Mirror, located near the front of the salon, is our version of a digital photo booth (behind a perfectly VAIN gold frame, of course) that lets you take your own picture + check it out on the spot on a touchscreen monitor. Don’t like your picture? Delete it + take a re-do if want to. You can also view other people’s pics + vote for your favorites. Images are then uploaded to the VAIN Mirror Flickr page where you can download them for your own use for free. Can you say Facebook profile?
If you’re camera shy + not feeling ready for your close-up, that’s ok: the VAIN Mirror pictures are worth checking out just to see the diverse personal styles + hairdos of our clients + staff on an average day. Case in point:
Who knows? You might just see a picture that gets you inspired for your next cut + color. At the very least, we know you’ll enjoy the bird’s eye VAIN view.
The VAIN Mirror is located at VAIN’s downtown salon- 2018 1st Ave. Don’t have an appointment to get your hair done with us? Stop in + take your picture anyway. It’s free + open to the public! Check out the VAN Mirror Flickr page online at www.flickr.com/photos/vainmirror/.
Not sure what to wear to your next holiday party? Try dressing your hair up. VAIN downtown stylist William specializes in party hair, whether you want a twist on the classic updo, a stylized fingerwave (pictured above), or a more fashion-forward, conceptual look (example below- we told you it’s his specialty!). Added bonus? William’s updos start at only $30. So don’t bother dropping half your paycheck on a new outfit for New Year’s Eve- perfect party hair is the new little black dress.
To schedule your appointment with William or any of our other visionary stylists who do special event/party hair, call VAIN downtown at 206.441.3441. Photos by Kaylin Rodriquez- check her out at www.kaylinrodriquez.com
Starting to get that familiar AHHHHHPANICOMGXMASISTHISWEEK cold sweat yet? We feel you, loyal VAIN Blog readers, and we’ve got the easy answer: VAIN gift certificates. They come in any amount and are good towards hair products, appointments, or anything from our awesome boutique + art gallery space. We’ll even throw in a VAIN comb for free for that special holiday touch. Dig it:
And if you REALLY want to be a rockstar this holiday season, throw in a tub of deep conditioner, a scented votive candle, some sparkly eye shadow or a single clip in hair extension in a cool color ($7!!) with your gift certificate. You are officially the best gift giver ever. Done.
You’re welcome + we ♥ you,
VAIN
VAIN gift certificates are available at both VAIN salons- 2018 1st Ave and 5401 Ballard Ave NW.
Winter grey got you down? Looking for a place to shake it out?
Tomorrow night: VAIN’s very own Carly and Valentine are hosting a special night of beats, dancing feet, and hair-styles-so-sweet as part of their weekly “Make It Rain!” event at Havana on Capitol Hill. While the hosts drop some fresh jams, VAIN stylists will be providing Guerrilla Hair for the hotties in the powder room. For an extra special time, dance electro band CMYK will be there to rock the place!
See you there!
xo,
VAIN
Come out Thursday, December 3rd to Havana @1010 East Pike Street. Doors at 9pm//$5
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.
Have you seen VAIN Downtown lately? We’ve revamped the boutique area to make room for the best in hot, affordable gear. What’s in store for you?
The VAIN boutique – plenty of treasures
Behold! Trapper hats, circle scarves, and fingerless gloves to keep you toasty in this early frigid winter! Bags and belts! Jewelry, cuffs, and headbands from the sparkly and shiny to our Rock n’ Roll roots!
New goods and the Wall of Wigs
Did we mention several unique local handcrafted finds – perfect for your one-of-a-kind special person? And of course, we’ve always got our hair and beauty supply essentials on hand.
We’re constantly keeping it coming with new items Downtown as well as at our Ballard location – so be sure to come by for the freshest in wares, gifts, and holiday inspiration.
Visit VAIN Downtown at 2018 1st Ave and VAIN Ballard at 5401 Ballard Ave NW.
Last month at VAIN’s “Turn & Face the Strange” event, we unveiled a collection of stellar works from five Seattle artists: Michael Lane, Josh Buesseler, Nicholas Kamuda, Ted Chen, and Eddy Lee.
Aubrie, Morgan, and Buster enjoying the show.
The art opening was a huge success and party goers got a chance to experience each artists’ diverse take on portraits and figure studies – here is just a glimpse of the amazing work:
Astounding works by Michael Lane – view his blog here.
Clockwise from top left: work from Nicholas Kamuda, Eddy Lee, Ted Chen, and Josh Buesseler
You can catch more photos of the amazing show and festivities on the VAIN Flickr page and see the fun captured by the VAIN mirror – which made it’s debut at the event. The show is still up until November 30th, so be sure to come by before it’s over!
“Turn and Face the Strange” on view through Novemeber 30th at the VAIN gallery adjacent to the salon at our downtown location: 2018 1st Ave, Seattle 206-441-3441