West Seattle Summer Fest July 8-10!
Looking for a fun weekend plan? Join VAIN for West Seattle Summer Fest!
Looking for a fun weekend plan? Search no further -- it's time for West Seattle Summer Fest! Three days of great bands, shopping, food, and more!
Head to the Westside, check out some bands, and watch for special sales at VAIN West Seattle (4513 California Ave SW).
See you this weekend!
NEW at VAIN Downtown: Davines Volu
Looking for more volume? Stop by VAIN Downtown and check out the new Volu line from Davines.
Looking for more volume? Stop by VAIN Downtown and check out the new Volu line from Davines.
Davines Volu Shampoo. This soft, airy foam gently cleanses while adding body and volume. It's perfect for those of you with fine or limp hair.
Davines Volu Mist. Formulated for all hair types, this leave-on spray volumizes hair from the roots. Just spray it on towel-dried hair that's been washed with Volu Shampoo and you're set. It won't weigh hair down, leaving it soft, shiny, and full of volume.
ART: Celebrating Apartment Life
Join us in West Seattle this Thursday evening for a cocktail reception celebrating Apartment Life, a new collection of paintings by West Seattle's own Michael Doyle!
This event will also be the worldwide launch party for Apartment on Belmont, Michael's new line of prints and greeting cards. We'd love to have you help us mark this important milestone.
VAIN West Seattle
4513 California Ave SW
Cocktail reception
Thursday, June 9
6-9pm
Exploring texture in hair
Over the next few months, we'll give you a birds-eye view of our explorations into hair texture, including natural texture, modern day perms, dreadlocks, creative styling that encourages texture, and more.
While we here at VAIN love all things hair, recently we have been concentrating on the wonderful world of texture. Over the next few months, we'll give you a birds-eye view of our explorations, which will include natural texture, modern day perms, dreadlocks, creative styling that encourages texture, and more.
To kick off this visual adventure, here's TT, one of our amazing stylists. TT has naturally curly hair which she colors, styles, and locks herself. Not content to rock her emerald green dreads in the same style every day, she came up with a cool way to encourage curl and texture.
She started with towel-dry dreads, which she twisted and secured with a rubber band. She then coiled them into these adorable buns (left), tucking in the ends to keep them in place.
After a couple of days, she unfurled them into delightfully coiled curls (right).
This is just a taste of what's to come as we delve into texture. We want to include all hair types and textures in this conversation as we dream up imaginative ways to create beautiful and original looks.
We can't wait to see what VAIN's stylists will come up with next and hope you'll join us on this exciting adventure.
Great hair for a great cause!
West Seattle Junction's Day of Giving is next weekend and we can't wait! No, really...
From Sunday, April 24 through Saturday, April 30, VAIN West Seattle is donating proceeds from haircuts with select stylists to the Senior Center of West Seattle, an amazing organization that does great work in our neighborhood. Participating stylists: TT, Tara, Nicola, Lydia, Jason, Della, and Angie.
Plus on April 30 we'll be donating 10% of VAIN West Seattle's retail sales to the Senior Center.
Call VAIN West Seattle at 206.535.2595 to book your appointment and join us in supporting this neighborhood treasure!
Product pick: DevaCurl Arc AnGEL
Curly hair expert Liza clues us in on her latest product fave:
"I love DevaCurl Arc AnGEL Firm Hold Defining Gel. It's a nice medium-to-strong hold gel that gives great curl definition and volume. Plus it's got sunscreen in it, which makes it perfect for the coming spring and summer months."
Get the blowout you've always wanted
Chasing that perfect blowout? Try Jordan's three-part combo:
1. Kevin Murphy ANTI.GRAVITY oil-free volumizer for heat protection and hold.
2. Davines This Is A Volume Boosting Mousse for volume and more hold.
3. Moroccanoil Treatment for shine, softness, and smoothness.
Available at all three VAIN locations.
A big thank you from VAIN and All Cycles
Thanks to everyone who made the All Cycles Winter Donation Drive such a success!
The drive brought in 19,489 pads and tampons, 5,105 body wipes, and 338 pairs of underwear for folks in need who have cycles.
Missed the drive but still want to contribute? Check out the All Cycles Outreach Project for more on how you can help.
Product pick: Kevin Murphy's EASY.RIDER anti-frizz creme
Kevin Murphy's EASY.RIDER anti-frizz creme will smooth your flyaways and help you get that polished look. Find it at all 3 VAIN locations!
Looking for a great finishing product? EASY.RIDER anti-frizz creme from Kevin Murphy will smooth your flyaways and give freshly blown out hair a polished look.
Get yours now at any VAIN location.
Product pick: Kevin Murphy's DOO.OVER dry powder hairspray
Kevin Murphy's DOO.OVER isn't your typical hairspray -- it's also a dry shampoo. Find it at all three VAIN locations.
VAINster Shaina tells us why Kevin Murphy's DOO.OVER Dry Powder Hairspray makes her product hit list:
"DOO.OVER has a bit of hold but it's different than your typical hairspray because it works so well as a dry shampoo. It takes away the oil on the scalp, makes it feel fresh, and gives a nice amount of volume too."
You can find DOO.OVER and other Kevin Murphy products at all three VAIN locations.
Product pick: R+Co's Park Ave blowout balm
Up your blowout game with this product pick from VAIN's own Shaina -- available now at all VAIN locations.
Want to up your blowout game? Shaina, one of the many product junkies here at VAIN, has got you covered:
"I love R+Co's Park Ave blowout balm because it's amazing for any hair type. On medium to thick/coarse hair you'll get a modest amount of hold -- perfect for a round brush blowout -- while still leaving your hair smooth and shiny."
Stop by any VAIN location and check it out!
Stylist Pick - Chiffon & Park Ave From R+Co
VAIN stylist Giulia shares her secrets for salon-fresh blowouts at home.
VAIN stylist Giulia absolutely loves a shiny, smooth blowout, so we were thrilled when she agreed to share her secrets for at-home blowouts that look salon-fresh.
The best blowouts start with a clarifying shampoo and a moisturizing conditioner. Use whatever fits your specific hair needs. Then get out your hairdryer and round brush and reach for some product.
"If you round brush, check out R+Co's Chiffon Styling Mousse and Park Ave Blow Out Balm. Chiffon gives you great volume without weighing you down, and Park Ave creates a smooth, shiny layer of protection to help amplify your blowout."
Check out the full R+Co product line at all three VAIN locations and pick up some Chiffon and Park Ave for your next at-home blowout! The bigger the hair, the better -- right?
Best Hair at the 2016 Grammys!
At this year's Grammy Awards, bobs, braids, bangs and bright colors made up some of the best looks on the red carpet.
At this year's Grammy Awards, bobs, braids, bangs and bright colors made up some of the best looks on the red carpet. Here are some of our favorites:
Adele's chic, shiny bob looked timeless with her glittery, floor-length goth gown. Bubblegum queen Taylor Swift paired a classic stacked bob with a 10 Things I Hate About You prom-inspired ensemble. And Zendaya's incredible modern, shaggy mullet and classically tailored suit made her one of the most dapper stars on the red carpet.
Janelle Monae's gorgeous braids and structured Victorian gown channeled Klaus Nomi in the best way, while Lady Gaga's outrageous orange locks honored David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust. Florence Welch of Florence & The Machine rocked her long shaggy bangs and flowy locks with a witchy, Stevie-Nicks-inspired pastel pink frock.
All Cycles Donation Drive: 5 Days Left!
Friends from All Cycles at VAIN and other donation drop-off locations.
Thanks to all of you who've donated to our 2016 All Cycles Donation Drive!
Haven't had a chance to donate yet? Fear not -- you have until Feb. 20 to drop off your donation of pads, tampons, wet wipes, and/or underwear of various sizes and styles at a VAIN location near you.
For more information about All Cycles, check out their website and follow them on Facebook.
30% Off Select Products @ VAIN Downtown!
Stop by our downtown location and receive 30% off* all specially marked items for a limited time only.
Our Last Chance Sale is on now at VAIN downtown!
Receive 30% off* all specially marked items, including all Dermalogica products, Redken Shampoos and Conditioners, Heat Glide and Anti-Snap, Osmo Intensive Deep Conditioner & Matte Sea Spray, and Tokyo Baby Shampoos & Conditioners.
Once these items are gone, they're gone, so get 'em while they're hot!
*Sale items cannot be combined with our customer loyalty discount or any other special offers.
ON NOW: All Cycles drive for menstrual supplies at VAIN
There are only two weeks left of our All Cycles Donation Drive, and we'd like to take this opportunity to talk to you more about the All Cycles mission and how important gendered language is not only to All Cycles and the folks they serve, but to all of us at VAIN Beauty World.
Our All Cycles Donation Drive ends February 20th, so there's still time to bring pads, tampons, wet wipes, and/or underwear of various sizes and styles to a VAIN location near you.
One of the reasons we love working with All Cycles is their commitment to serving those in need, regardless of gender:
"We want to make it expressly clear that All Cycles is dedicated to helping all folks with cycles in need. This includes genderqueer, a-gender, and trans men - in addition to cis women and girls. Additionally, having a womb or a period is NOT a requirement to be a woman or girl and we stand against the oppression of all women." -- All Cycles
Now's your chance to help folks with cycles in need. Drop off menstrual products, wet wipes, and underwear at VAIN downtown, West Seattle, or Ballard by February 20.
VAIN is hiring!
We're hiring stylists and front desk staff - visit www.vain.com/careers to find out more!
Have you ever wanted to be part of the VAIN team? Now's your chance!
We're hiring stylists for our downtown and West Seattle locations and front desk staff for West Seattle with additional shifts downtown and in Ballard. Visit our careers page to find out more.
Smoky Pinks & Lavenders
We're loving these smoky pinks and purples. Ask your favorite VAIN stylist about our quartz-toned colors -- they'll add some spring to your step!
We're loving these smoky pinks and purples. Ask your favorite VAIN stylist about our quartz-toned colors -- they'll add some spring to your step!
All Cycles Donation Drive
Take part in our All Cycles Donation Drive -- bring menstrual products, wipes, and underwear to any VAIN location by February 20.
We're hosting a donation drive for All Cycles, a Seattle-based organization that provides menstrual products for folks in need.
Now's the time to bring new, unopened sanitary pads, tampons, wet wipes and underwear (any size or style) to a VAIN location near you. The drive ends February 20.
For more info, check out www.allcycles.org.
Thanks again to everyone who contributes to this important effort!
New! Kevin Murphy REPAIR-ME & RE.STORE
New to VAIN downtown: Kevin Murphy's REPAIR-ME.WASH, REPAIR-ME.RINSE, and RE.STORE. These products help reconstruct and strengthen hair while leaving your 'do moisturized and easier to manage.
New to VAIN downtown: Kevin Murphy's REPAIR-ME.WASH and REPAIR-ME.RINSE. Both products are specially formulated to reconstruct and strengthen hair while leaving your 'do moisturized and easier to manage.
REPAIR-ME.WASH and REPAIR-ME.RINSE are perfect for those of you whose hair has sustained damage from over-processing and frequent coloring. REPAIR-ME.WASH contains powerful proteins from bamboo and silk amino acids that smooth and nourish hair, while REPAIR-ME.RINSE conditions with shea butter and aloe vera, leaving hair healthier, shinier, and smoother. REPAIR-ME.WASH and REPAIR-ME.RINSE retail for $42 each.
Also new to VAIN downtown: Kevin Murphy's ultra-nourishing cleansing conditioning treatment, RE.STORE, a standalone treatment formulated with super-food proteins that naturally bind moisture in order to reconstruct damaged hair. Kevin Murphy recommends you use RE.STORE once or twice a week as a substitute for your shampoo and conditioner to help repair and restore elasticity, strength, and moisture. RE.STORE retails for $38.50.
*All products are available at VAIN downtown 2018 1st Ave in limited quantities. REPAIR-ME.WASH, REPAIR-ME.RINSE, and RE.STORE are sulfate- and paraben-free. Feel free to call the front desk at VAIN downtown (206.441.3441) with any questions or talk to your stylist at your next appointment.