http://www.vain.com/blog A blog about hair, personal style, and all things VAIN. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:40:21 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://www.vain.com/blog/2010/03/12/slightly-obsessed/ Book 'em while you can! On Monday, March 22 between 12 - 8pm, VAIN Ballard will be participating in Planned Parenthood NW's Chic for Choice fundraiser, which raises much-needed funds for reproductive healthcare. 15 of our awesome hairstylists will be offering haircuts as part of Chic for Choice. Haircuts are $45, ... http://www.vain.com/blog/2010/03/04/vain-ballard-haircuts-for-a-good-cause/ While walking my dog this morning, I came across a sight I haven't seen in about a year or so.... Doesn't this put a smile on your face? Hint: The correct answer is "Yes". Yours Truly, Julie K With spring just around the corner, now is the time for a whole new look! To ... http://www.vain.com/blog/2010/02/19/ballard-brag-in-bloom/ Hello love birds! Happy beautiful Sunday to you, and oh yes, Happy Valentines Day. Yesterday we celebrated at VAIN Ballard, along with the launch of this month's featured jeweler, Down to the Wire Designs. We had bubbles + DIY valentines + [thanks to most awesome manager Julie] ... http://www.vain.com/blog/2010/02/14/love-is-in-the-air/ 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 ... http://www.vain.com/blog/2010/02/12/art-art-party-party/ 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 ... http://www.vain.com/blog/2010/02/11/cover-hair/ This Saturday, as part of VAIN's "Love Heroes” weekend, VAIN Ballard will feature the textural metalwork of Chuck Domitrovich of “Down to the Wire Designs” from 6-9pm as part of the Ballard Art Walk. Domitrovich has been working in metal and making jewelry since 1988 when he was a student at ... http://www.vain.com/blog/2010/02/11/vain-ballard-featured-jeweler-8/ 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: VAIN Downtown:DIY/make-your-own Valentines station- We'll have construction paper, markers, sparkly puff paint, etc for you to make your own cards + re-live the fourth grade all over again. free + ... http://www.vain.com/blog/2010/02/08/be-our-vain-valentine/ 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 ... http://www.vain.com/blog/2010/02/02/mirror-mirror-on-the-vain-wall/ Hello, VAIN people. Last week Victoria and I talked about the best way to prep for color services. As we're prone to doing, this led to a much bigger conversation, on proper shampoo techniques, frequency, and just why a large corporate SHAMPOO COMPANY might advocate for more frequent ... http://www.vain.com/blog/2010/01/26/ask-vic-the-ultimate-shampoo-guide/ Well, hello, VAIN Downtown! I hope you all remember me; I know it's been a minute. You haven't seen me at VAIN in a bit, but the beauty world is on my mind all the time. Right up there next to my own hair, how to care for ... http://www.vain.com/blog/2010/01/21/ask-vic-color-prep-washing-hair/ 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 ... http://www.vain.com/blog/2009/12/23/perfect-party-hair/