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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July 15th, 2010
Client: Erica
Stylist: Carinn
Camera One
Camera Two
You know VAIN loves some hot hair and this one is a scorcher. From the bright highlights and color to the edgy, asymmetrical shag, we can’t get enough of this look!
Get your Hot Hair on! Call VAIN Downtown at 206-441-3441 or VAIN Ballard at 206-706-2707
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July 13th, 2010
Look at this smiling face. Why so happy? Maybe because a. The lady pictured is VAIN blogger + front desk superstar Julie K, who is awesome, or b. Because Julie K. knows that our clients might vote for VAIN in Seattle Weekly’s 2010 Best of Seattle Poll.
The poll has tons of categories, from best cupcake to best local dive bar, but you only need to fill in five of them for your votes to count. The ones VAIN would love to get your vote for? Best Salon and Best Colorist (and Best Affordable Art if you’re feeling generous + have bought something in our gallery lately!).
Click here to submit your votes + be entered to win a $50 gift card courtesy of Seattle Weekly. Thank you for being a (VAIN) friend!
♥,
VAIN
ps. On a related note, this is Julie K’s last month with VAIN as she heads off to new adventures. Yay for her, boo for VAIN. Thank YOU, Julie K, for being a friend + taking such good care of our clients + stylists! We ♥ you!
pps. Phantom “thumbs up” arm in photo by fellow VAIN front desk favorite My. Nice touch.
Tags: Best of Seattle, Seattle Weekly, VAIN
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July 11th, 2010
Client: Adrianne
Stylist: Megyn
Megyn on the inspiration: “This gorgeous weather!”

Bright! Colorful! Fun! All adjectives that describe this awesome cut and color as well as summer days here in Seattle.
To book an appointment for your next color, blue or otherwise, call VAIN Downtown at 206-441-3441 or Ballard at 206-706-2707
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July 7th, 2010
For art walk this Saturday, VAIN Ballard will be featuring steampunk inspired jewelry by London Particulars and the beautiful voice of indie folk musician Shelby Earl.

Please join us this Saturday from 6-9pm for art, drinks, food, and live music at 8pm by Shelby Earl– 5401 Ballard Ave NW.
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July 7th, 2010
Did you know both of our locations offer awesomely affordable $15 haircuts with our up-and-coming stylists? *Gasp* It’s true! Here’s the low down:
Mondays- Rebekah (Downtown)
Wednesdays- Vai (Downtown)
Thursdays- Kate (Ballard)
Fridays- Rebekah (Downtown)
These soon-to-be VAIN legends are already building a loyal clientele, call us today to get in on the action!
VAIN Downtown – 206-441-3441
VAIN Ballard – 206-706-2707
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July 1st, 2010

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
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June 23rd, 2010
A few weeks ago, VAIN Ballard rocked the Art Walk with awesome music, fun Guerrilla Hair, yummy treats and, of course, works of wearable art by our stellar featured jeweler, Fable & Fury.
Everyone loves Guerrilla Hair!
Showing off killer up-dos by Emmett.
Good eats!
Thanks to Stuck on a Bus for a great acoustic performance!
Elegant, unique and selling like hot cakes!
The Art Walk was a huge success, come by next month to check out a new featured jeweler and partake in the food and fun!
VAIN Ballard – 5401 Ballard Ave NW – (206) 706-2707
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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
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June 8th, 2010

As you plan your wedding hairstyle, here are a few things to think about before the big day as shared by VAIN senior stylist Jenny Slay, who has delivered some of the finest bridal hairdos to ever walk down the aisle (if we do say so ourselves).
You will want to come in for a free consultation appointment first to talk over some ideas with your stylist. BRING PICTURES! They don’t have to be your ideal, but its helpful for getting a general feeling of what you are looking for.
Make sure you allow lots (and lots) of time to book your appointments in advance- not just for your wedding day itself but also for your consultation appointment and even a trial run to try out your hairdo if that’s something you and your stylist think would be a good idea. The more advance planning the better!
Is there an era or feeling that you’re trying to evoke? If your wedding has a 1920s feel and you love it, tell your stylist and we can do some tricks to really bring it out. Or, say you’re having a rockabilly zombie themed wedding (it happens). You’d want to tell your stylist that, too.
What is your dress like? It’s nice to have a whole concept of what’s going on so that the hair can compliment the look and help to make a nice silhouette overall.
Are you wearing a veil or flowers in your hair? You are usually sticking your veil into your style and covering most of it up, so what’s left out should be thought about. Flowers are amazing in wedding hair. I love to use them in a simpler style as they pretty much speak for themselves.
Where do you want to have most of the action happening on your hairstyle? Are you going for a low side bun or are you looking for a super high piled on your head ‘do? Do you want to be able to see it from the front? Do you want the front to be parted or straight back? Sleek or textured? Loose or tight?
Adding color: we’ve had brides at VAIN add temporary extension pieces to match their wedding color scheme, flowers, or an accent that’s on their dress. This adds extra time to the process but can be a great standout addition to your bridal hairstyle.
If you find a picture you loooove that is absolutely, exactly what you want, bring it but try to be adaptable. Those ‘dos are often just pinned up precariously for that photo. A lot of them wouldn’t last through a whole day of dancing and eating and hugging your peeps (don’t worry though. We can definitely take that photo and use it as a strong jumping off point!).
Being flexible and working with your stylist can help you get a really beautiful, unique, AND functional hairdo for your wedding day. We all know this is the single most important hairdo to most brides, so we want to work with you to make it the best it can be.
To book a consultation for bridal/wedding hair with Jenny Slay or any of our other talented stylists who specialize in special event hair, call VAIN downtown at 206.441.3441 or VAIN Ballard at 206.706.2707.
Tags: bridal hair, Seattle bridal hair, wedding hair
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June 8th, 2010

Boring hair be warned: the VAIN style squad is taking our Guerilla Hair styling to the streets, parking lots + city parks this summer with our first-ever official VAIN Guerilla Hair Tour. That means VAIN hairstylists giving free, 5-minute, teased up, ratted out, pinned-in-color, awesome hairstyles on the go.
Here’s where + when you can get in on the action this month:
- This Saturday, June 12th at VAIN Ballard for artwalk (6-9pm) AND at Re-Bar for Hard Times (9pm-1am ish)
- Friday, June 25th at Bend-It! queer-friendly arts festival at Cal Anderson Park (4-9pm)
- Saturday, June 26th at Hey Tranny… It’s Tranny in the Havanna parking lot on Capitol Hill (8-11pm ish)
All you need to do is show up to get your guerilla hair on. All we ask is that you come with an open mind… and no fear of hairspray.
Transforming the human landscape one head of hair at a time,
VAIN
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June 8th, 2010
This Saturday as part of the Ballard art walk we will have the wonderful silhouette jewelry by Jennifer of Fable & Fury.

“Combining the romanticism of Victorian chic and curiously wayward subjects with modern techniques and materials, Fable & Fury creates unique jewelry and wearable art intricately crafted in black and satin finished stainless steel.”

With a background in graphic arts Jennifer launched Fable & Fury portraying, “woodland creatures, peculiar portraits, and follies of nature appear in imaginative vignettes, cameos and silhouettes.”

Please join us this Saturday from 6-9pm for art, drinks, food, and live music at 8pm by Chase and Kyle from Stuck on a Bus– 5401 Ballard Ave NW.
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