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. 

Last Minute Gift Cards @ VAIN

ATTENTION HOLIDAY SHOPPERS! If you're searching for that last minute present for family or friends, why not give them the gift of great hair?

VAIN is making your holiday season much, much easier by offering gift cards at all three of our locations. VAIN gift cards never expire and can be redeemed at all three locations for any color, cut, style, boutique item or product purchase. You can purchase a card for any amount and the card can be reloaded later -- a gift that keeps on giving! 

Stop by your preferred VAIN location to pick up a gift card from our front desk. Feel free to give us a call downtown (206) 441-3441, Ballard (206) 706-2707 or West Seattle (206) 535-2595 with any questions.* Happy holidays, everyone! 

*Please note that gift cards can only be purchased in person at one of our three locations; we do not process any telephone credit card transactions.

Gift Cards @ VAIN Beautyworld!

Having trouble finding the perfect gift for your favorite person this holiday season? Why not give the gift of incredible hair with a VAIN gift card! VAIN gift cards never expire and can be redeemed at all three of our lovely locations for any color, cut, style, boutique item or product purchase. Our gift cards can purchased for any amount and can also be reloaded later. So, stop by your preferred VAIN location today and pick up a gift card for someone special at our front desk. Happy holidays, everyone!*

*Please note that gift cards can only be purchased in person at one of our three locations; we do not process any telephone credit card transactions.

Furry Faces Fundraiser @ VAIN West Seattle!

Stop by VAIN West Seattle on Friday, December 11th from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. to benefit the Furry Faces Foundation!  

Handmade, modern terrariums by West Seattle artist and animal lover, Michelle Crabtree will be available for purchase in the boutique with all proceeds benefitting F3 from December 11th through the end of the month. Enjoy discounts on select boutique items as well as Drink EZ coasters made by VAIN stylist, Angie Cooper!

F3 exists to support those who may need assistance caring for their companion animals in the Greater West Seattle, South Park, White Center and Boulevard Park neighborhoods. F3 also provides helpful information regarding pet nutrition, adoptions, vet recommendations, pet behavioral issues and more, and works to improve the human/animal bond by keeping animals with their people. 

Representatives from F3 will be on hand at VAIN West Seattle to talk more about their organization and will also be selling dedication cards to support animals in need. Thank you so much for your support! To find out more about F3's great work in Seattle, visit them online at: http://www.furryfacesfoundation.org/.

polarity by Sandra M. Farmer

Our incredibly talented stylist, Siddal (Sandra M. Farmer) will be debuting her brand new mixed media collection, Polarity at our West Seattle VAIN location on Thursday, December 10th from from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m for West Seattle's December Art Walk. Check out our exclusive interview with Siddal below for more information about her work, and make sure to stop by the opening reception!

Sandra M. Farmer earned her BFA in Crafts with a focus in Ceramics and a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Pre-Art Therapy from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2002. Farmer focuses on figurative ceramics and mixed media and has been teaching ceramics and art for the past 10 years at various studios and institutions including the Children’s Museum of Richmond in Virginia, and The Seattle Art Museum, The Children’s Museum in Seattle, Pottery Northwest, Kirkland Arts Center, Moisher Arts Center, North Seattle Community College and Redmond Clay Studio in Washington. She's been a licensed stylist and with us at VAIN Beauty World since 2012.

You've been working with mixed media and sculpture for a long while; is that your preferred medium? Will polarity include mostly sculpture and clay works, or are you exploring other mediums?

"Yes, I've been working with clay for almost 20 years! Clay is my chosen medium because of its dimensional honesty and tactile immediacy. I use mainly a coil/slab technique creating strength while allowing the figure to emerge accordingly. This show is all ceramic sculpture with some mixed media elements. Clay is definitely my favorite medium, but I have often added other materials like found objects, metal, glass, etc. depending on the piece. Sometimes I find something that speaks to me and build a piece around that, other times I need to search for that special something that will complete the piece."

What inspired this collection? Any themes we should be aware of? Do you have a general artist statement?

"I've been thinking of the word polarity and what it means; how you can feel more than one way at a time, seeing both sides of an issue, and opposites and the threads that connect them. My work for polarity questions and explores the role of nurturer and investigates themes like fear, identity, and choice. Figures reveal their uncomfortable introspection, mostly unsure of their roles while reluctantly accepting associated burdens. I use the figure for immediate recognition and to allow the viewer easier access. My goal is always to connect to the viewer and get a response."

Tell us a little bit about your pieces. Which ones were your favorite to create? How many pieces are you including in the show?

"I made nine hand-sized pieces I've just been calling "the girls;" those were fun and much smaller in size than I normally work with. Parts of those were made with a mold but each piece is very distinctive. There are also three almost life sized heads- "contradiction ," "separation," and "antithesis," a conversation piece called "antagonism," a larger piece called "the gift" and a piece that includes three smaller busts called "The Moirai."

To read more about Siddal at VAIN, check out her profile here and RSVP to polarity on Facebook! 

YouthCare Fundraiser @ VAIN Beauty World!

Happy holidays, VAIN Beauty World!

We're happy to announce our partnership with YouthCare this season to help support Seattle's growing population of homeless youth. From December 5th-14th stylists at all three of our locations will be offering YouthCare haircuts in which 100% of the service total will be donated to YouthCare and the Orion Center in order to provide necessities, gifts and cold weather items for homeless youth. Our waxing specialist and makeup artist, Belinda will also be donating four brow waxing appointments for our YouthCare Fundraiser.

If you would like to schedule an appointment with a Belinda or a stylist offering YouthCare haircuts, feel free to give us a call at VAIN downtown (206) 441-3441, VAIN West Seattle (206) 535-2595 or VAIN Ballard (206) 706-2707 to inquire about availability, or stop by the front desk in person at any of these locations and pick up a pamphlet about YouthCare services. 

YouthCare is an amazing organization that focuses specifically on providing food, shelter and safety to those who have been affected by homelessness and instability. As temperatures drop and the holiday season approaches, it's especially important to keep these youths in mind. 

If you're interested in becoming more involved with YouthCare in Seattle or making a donation, feel free to contact YouthCare via email at donations@youthcare.org or telephone at (206) 204-1412. Donations can be made online or delivered in person Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at 2500 NE 54th St. Also visit Amazon.com to find YouthCare's holiday wish list. Thank you for your support and generosity!

Junction Shopping Event @ VAIN West Seattle !

Stop in to VAIN West Seattle on Saturday, December 5th for a Junction shopping event to celebrate Hometown Holidays! From 4 p.m.-8 p.m. enjoy 10 percent off store-wide purchases (not to be combined with any other sales offer). And when you spend over $25, you'll receive a free gift from some of our favorite brands like Moroccan Oil, Dermalogica, and Demeter fragrances and soaps.

Saturday commences the 12th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony beginning at 5 p.m. in the Junction Plaza Park on 42nd and Alaska. Keep in mind that Alaska will be closed for the ceremony, however there will be cocoa and cookies provided by Whole Foods for you to enjoy! For more information about Hometown Holidays and a complete list of events, check them out online, and stay tuned for more holiday events with your friends at VAIN! 

Shop Late Tonight @ VAIN West Seattle!

VAIN West Seattle will be open until 9 p.m. (instead of our usual 8 p.m. closing time) tonight for Shop Late Thursdays during West Seattle's Hometown Holidays celebration! Stop by and check out the boutique for great gifts, or while you're in, set up your next appointment with the front desk. Happy shopping!

Small Business Saturday @ VAIN

If you missed our Black Friday sale, don't worry -- tomorrow is Small Business Saturday!

Stop by VAIN downtown, Ballard or West Seattle on Saturday, November 28th and get 10 percent off of all boutique, hair and makeup products.

VAIN proudly features local artists and products in all three of our locations, so don't miss out on some awesome deals! And while you're there, pick up some VAIN gift cards for your loved ones--they're available for any dollar amount at the front desk.

Happy shopping -- and thanks for supporting local small businesses! 

Black Friday Deals @ VAIN!

Love Black Friday sales? If so, head to VAIN tomorrow!

For one day only, get 15 percent off all items that are black or have black packaging--including boutique items, hair products and makeup--at any of our three locations. 

Stop in downtown, Ballard or West Seattle tomorrow and get some goodies for you and yours. And while you're there, book your next appointment before the holidays -- stylists book up fast this time of year! 

NEW from Kevin Murphy: Doo.Over & Killer.Curls

Greetings, VAIN babes! We've got two brand new Kevin Murphy products to tell you about.

Say goodbye to helmet hair with Doo.Over, a dry powder finishing hairspray with serious holding power that lets you mold, form, and shape your hair -- all while giving you freedom of movement. 

It's great for all hair types and smells divine with hints of Virginian cedarwood and patchouli. 

Doo.Over retails for $27.50 and can be found at all three VAIN locations.

If you've been looking for the perfect anti-frizz product, try Killer.Curls, a leave-in curl defining crème that's best for medium to coarse curly or wavy hair.

Killer.Curls retails at $32 and is also available at all three VAIN locations.  

Stop in soon to find out more!

Seattle Made!

Seattle Made Week at VAIN was a great success, and we have you to thank! We had a great time at our Meet the Maker events featuring JMCCORMICK Designs in Ballard, Coventry by Siddal downtown and Dolcetta Artisan Sweets in West Seattle. If you missed our Meet the Maker events, visit the artists online, and for more Coventry by Siddal designs, stop into our boutique at all three VAIN locations. Thank you for supporting VAIN and other local artists and businesses by shopping local, and thank you Seattle Made for providing an opportunity to celebrate our community and economy!

Seattle Made Saturday: Dolcetta Artisan Sweets at VAIN West Seattle

Join us at VAIN West Seattle on Sunday, September 27th from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. for a Meet the Maker event featuring Andrea Terrenzio of Dolcetta Artisan Sweets!

Stop by and enjoy Seattle-made bonbons, caramels, truffles and chocolate bars. Click here to RSVP! 

VAIN West Seattle is located at 4513 California Ave SW.

Seattle Made Friday: Coventry By Siddal at VAIN Downtown

Superstar stylist and dread master Siddal will be at VAIN Downtown on Friday, September 25th from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. for our very own in-house Meet the Maker event!

Before becoming a stylist, Siddal studied ceramics and art therapy, spending much of her free time creating beautiful sculptures and handmade pieces from a variety of materials. Today, she teaches at the Seattle Art Museum and the Kirkland Arts Center and works on her own jewelry line, Coventry by Siddal, at her studio in Fremont.  

Don't miss this opportunity to check out Siddal's work and talk with her about supporting local art. 

Coventry By Siddal is available at VAIN Downtown and VAIN West Seattle.

Seattle Made Week at VAIN!

We're celebrating Seattle Made Week at all three of our VAIN locations and we couldn't be more excited! 

Seattle Made Week highlights the local makers and do'ers within our community and runs Saturday, September 19th to Saturday, September 26th, so be on the lookout for pop-up shops, Meet the Maker Events, and local goods and services in your favorite Seattle neighborhoods.

By supporting Seattle Made Week, you're also supporting a diverse local ecosystem of manufacturers and producers who strengthen our economy, employ Seattle residents, and help make the Seattle community unique. For more on Seattle Made events this week and beyond, check out the Seattle Made Calendar.

VAIN Maker Spotlight:

Belinda The Bold 

Our master waxer and makeup extraordinaire, Belinda is not only an incredibly talented esthetician (brows beware! #belindabrows) -- she is also super creative. Stop into VAIN Downtown or VAIN West Seattle to see Belinda's lovely hand-crafted collection of banners and cake toppers that are sure to please any and all partygoers. Check out Belinda The Bold on Etsy and Instagram for more from your favorite sassy lady at VAIN!

Coventry By Siddal

Superstar stylist and dread master Siddal will be at VAIN Downtown Friday, September 25th from 5 p.m.- 8p.m. for our very own, in-house Meet the Maker event. When she's not at VAIN, Siddal teaches at the Seattle Art Museum and the Kirkland Arts Center and makes pieces for her jewelry line Coventry by Siddal, which is for sale at our Downtown and West Seattle boutiques. Stop in, check out Siddal's work, and talk with her about supporting local art.

How-To Hair Girl

Our beloved DIY product mogul, hair tutorial expert, Free Your Pits Co-Founder, and all around badass stylist Roxie Hunt will feature her handmade ShamPhree & Free Your Hair products from How-To Hair Girl at all three VAIN locations during Seattle Made Week. Come check out the best in handmade natural hair care products, and follow Roxie on Instagram for product details and styling ideas.

 

Local Maker Spotlight:

In addition to featuring VAIN stylists and staff members during Seattle Made Week, we're also teaming up with local businesses and artisans to feature handmade products from our community.

On Wednesday, September 23rd from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m., stop by VAIN Ballard for our Meet the Maker Event featuring Julie McCormick from JMCCORMICK Designs.

On Sunday, September 27th from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., check out our VAIN West Seattle Meet the Maker Event featuring Andrea Terrenzio of Dolcetta Chocolates.

Other Seattle-made goods featured at VAIN during Seattle Made Week include:

+Estrella Soap Company

+Theo Chocolates 

+Wild Things Skinny Dipped Almonds

Contests & Prizes:

This week, Seattle Made Week and Seattle Good Business are hosting an Instagram hashtag contest and VAIN is joining the fun. 

Post a photo of a locally made product at your favorite VAIN location on Instagram with the tag #seattlemadecontest and you'll have a chance to win some great prizes! For a second chance to win, add #vainbeautyworld and #vainseattlemade to your post.