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    VAIN

    4.0 (148 reviews)
    ModerateHair Salons
    Open • 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

    By appointment only

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    The hair inspiration I brought in.

    BOCH JOB MORE THAN ONCE POST COVID and DOWNRIGHT MEAN MANAGEMENT!! I've spent thousands of dollars here over the years and used to be very pleased with the services. However, the quality of cut and skill level I've encountered here recently has been absolutely horrific with all stylists except Nikola. A lot of the better stylists have moved on, like Amelia who can now is located at kSquared Salon in West Seattle (253) 632-2121. After receiving this horrible cut and sending the email below, they degenerated and bullied me rather than assist me in figuring out a solution or providing a styling tip or even offering a simple apology. That would have gone so far. All correspondence is below for reference.

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    Aimee H.

    10/10 for Madison!! She is an absolute ray of sunshine, very kind and down to earth. She's super honest and easy to have a conversation with! I came in with some wavy hair that was very weighed down and lacking consistent waves. And she helped me achieve my middle part and curl dreams! She takes her time and it is oh so worth it!! She's a free spirit when it comes to cutting hair and she's got natural talent. I will most definitely be coming back to see her !

    Right after cut
    Maggie E.

    Ask for Amelia! She did such a great job with my hair. I wish I had a before picture, but my hair was frizzy and damaged before coming in. This girl hooked me up! She gave me some great tips and tricks to hand a great cut. I couldn't be more happy with the result.

    Before: overtoned in some parts, harsh regrowth line y i k e s.
    Nina X.

    Okay listen, I'll start by giving a little background on my hair first. I've been getting my hair turned platinum blonde for about three years now. I've had long hair, short hair, and even an incident when I had a chemical haircut because of overlapped bleach. I had to grow it out for a year and got all that turned blonde again before I came to Sam at Vain West Seattle for a bleach & tone. If you're in & out of salons, you'll know stylists can be condescending, rough handed (I've been burned by so many hair dryers) and even kinda mean. So I guess I look for a lot when it comes to a salon & hair artist, but I expected more of the same before I met Sam. She was so nice, knew what she was doing, and she was honest when I asked if my hair could handle the damage. We ended up doing a shadow root, toning & hair conditioner, which gave my short layers some time to grow & kept my style looking fresh with no damage. Honestly a dream & I'm so so sad I was just visiting Seattle & can't come back to her forever.

    I had the best first time experience here. I went in with quarantine hair: 3 inches of roots showing, dry split ends, brassy color etc and came out with shiny beautiful hair with the exact coloring I wanted. Peyton was super friendly and a pleasure to hang out with for the couple of hours I was there. She even went and got me food because I was starving!! Lol Can't recommend this place enough. Friendly staff and they were so accommodating and really tried to fit me in their busy schedule. Very happy with my experience.

    well. they uh. they certainly cut my hair! i asked for a shag with wispy bangs and lmao!!! two stars because my other experiences here haven't been too bad but this time was brutal edit: i'm not sure if the photo i attached shows up but the bangs were extremely uneven and there were pretty much no layers in the back. i got home and immediately cut my hair myself to fix it.

    Misa introduced some shape and shine to my naturally curly/wavy hair (styled in this pic), and gave me some great tips for wavy hair care!
    Alli G.

    I went to VAIN West Seattle on a recommendation from a friend, and was really pleased with the service and cut that I received. It had been a few years since I'd had a salon cut, and just wanted something simple and low-maintenance. I have naturally wavy/curly mid-length hair, and wanted something that would liven up my waves and give me a volume boost. My stylist, Misa, was incredibly friendly and personable, and really listened to what I had in mind. She livened up my dry hair with great products and tips, and put in several layers to add volume and shape. She helped me figure out how to wear it and style it, which is great for someone who just wants to let their hair air-dry and go. I especially love the ambiance and feel of the whole salon! The decor was adorable, and everyone I met was very polite. I'll definitely be going back again!

    No sign of the balayage I paid for BUT there is a raised burn line from his clippers. So I got that going for me, which is nice

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    Red Chair Salon - Hair by Haley. November 2025.

    Red Chair Salon

    4.5(300 reviews)
    5.3 mi•Capitol Hill
    •$

    The people who work here are angels. I had a hair emergency that kept getting worse because every…read moresalon I contacted couldn't book an ASAP appointment and didn't seem to care. My hair had gotten so tangled that it was matted, I had really long hair that was difficult to manage. I was devastated by the thought of losing all my hair- I felt that mu femininity was wrapped up in having long hair. The empathy of the receptionist and stylist blew me away. They got me in for a consult the next day, showed genuine care and concern that made the awful situation seem less dire. I was reassured that I would not need a Natalie Portman in V for Vendetta haircut. I ended up really, really liking the cute cut they gave me- it made me not mind having short hair! The ladies at Red Chair rescued me from Hair Hell, and I am so grateful to them! Will be coming back for other services!

    I booked a double process touch-up with a senior stylist. After I booked, I was reassigned to a…read morestylist with no experience (Haley). I had not known that otherwise I would have rejected the appointment. My hair lifts easily, and Haley noted that. Despite that, she used too strong a developer and damaged my hair beyond belief. Not only that. She missed half of my head with toner. She noticed. And didn't tell me. She let me leave the salon with half of my head not toned. It's very noticeable from the back. I didn't see it at the appointment because she didn't show me the back - and now I know why. That's the worst of it, but she also didn't rinse my hair properly, so I still had product dried up and crusty in my hair. And she barely used any product while she blew out my hair on the highest heat, burning my scalp a couple of times and damaging my hair even more. And it was still a bit wet by the time I left. I'm usually pretty relaxed, so I didn't complain until after I went home and noticed that my head wasn't properly toned (which is also not that hard to do, I've done it myself during covid lockdowns - so it really is incredible that she messed up this bad and didn't say anything, hoping I wouldn't notice). Nothing about my experience with Haley was positive. Her work was incredibly sloppy, negligent, and dishonest. Edited to add (in response to Howie, the owner): You know the issue isn't with the toner itself - I did not see that she didn't do the back otherwise I obviously wouldn't have been "pleased". Again, you know this. I have a photo attached. You see how bad it is. I don't know why you're trying to act like that quality of service is okay. I didn't realize Red Chair's standards were so low, and I regret that I gave you all a shot :/ Also, I have to spend the holidays looking like this. So thanks for that.

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    Red Chair Salon - Photo on the left is what was requested. Photo on the right is what was received.

    Photo on the left is what was requested. Photo on the right is what was received.

    Red Chair Salon - Exterior at night

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    Industry Salon

    Industry Salon

    4.5(343 reviews)
    5.1 mi•Capitol Hill
    •$$

    Such a cutie salon and very LGBTQ+ friendly! My partner and I are both nonbinary, and Ava created…read moresome truly slay, gender-affirming haircuts and colors for both of us. I have to mention that Ava is AMAZING with curly hair. I spent over a year searching for someone who gets it, and now I've been going to Ava for over a year and still get compliments (even from random strangers on the street/in Costco). The whole staff is so kind and the vibes are immaculate: not chaotic, not too loud, just perfect. Highly recommend!

    This was my second time at Industry! Great location with immaculate Cap Hill friendly neighborhood…read morehipster vibes. It's been a while since I've written one of these for a haircut but this one was awesome. Andy helped me work out a plan for it and did a cut that gave my fine, very straight hair lots of movement, texture, and style even with my super low maintenance daily routine. It's been a week now since getting it cut, and sometimes when you do that first week (or even first wash) you have a moment where you're like "hey where'd all the cool haircut go, it's just mush again?" NOT SO. This one maintains great movement and texture even with just blow drying it the night before and tossing texturizer in it in the morning (which I got at a discount thanks to their welcome package). I also loved seeing all the different types of neighborhood people around--not just like fancy people getting their hair done but a really wide spectrum from older dudes to younger NB folx and femmes. TLDR: Great experience with a haircut from Andy (pic attached if you're interested) and really enjoyed the salon itself

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    Industry Salon - Before appointment #2: asked to remove copper tone and return to blonde.

    Before appointment #2: asked to remove copper tone and return to blonde.

    Industry Salon - What I went into Industry Salon with when I thought all hope was lost

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    Sensa Salon - Hair by Michelle!

    Sensa Salon

    4.7(619 reviews)
    3.8 mi•Downtown
    •$$

    I have found my girl! Went to my first haircut appointment…read moreat SENSA SALON with Taylor this AM. She listened to my requests & comments. I also learned some new styling techniques from Taylor also. I opted for a deep conditioning, will last for up to 12 washes. Taylor really knows her stuff and this is what I've been trying to find! And the light rail made it easy peasy to get there too.

    Been here twice now. Over a year ago a woman cut my hair that no longer works here. I like that…read morethey have you ring a bell and then they buzz you in for safety. Beverages are offered and they use great products. However my second visit was just a few days ago with Sarah. What I asked for I got the complete opposite. She gave me a blow out so my hair looked beautiful leaving but the next day washing it seeing my natural waves and curls and really inspecting the cut. I look a bit chopped. The front was not face framing instead she gave me 4 steps. The front is uneven and choppy as heck. My hair is gone so no way to fix that and wouldn't trust her to fix it tbh so I have to take an expensive loss. I cried all night yesterday just looking at the front pieces. Just embarrassing. I paid a lot and tipped very well just for it to look like an amateur cut my hair. Don't come here. I regret coming here as I looked better with my dead ends. I could've cut my own hair better which I have. This was supposed to be a pick me up to make me feel beautiful now 2 days later I am in regret not feeling like how I should and wanted. Sooooo expensive and terrible results. Also they could've been friendlier. I felt she got tired blow drying my hair. They are supposed to be knowledgeable in long, thick hair, curly hair, wavy hair. I wanted to choose this stylist due to her good reviews but I really cannot recommend her or this salon. I don't like leaving bad reviews but I am distraught. Don't come here as you will cry tears of sadness not joy.

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    Sensa Salon
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    Falali Hair Salon - Haircut 1

    Falali Hair Salon

    4.6(76 reviews)
    3.8 mi•Chinatown, Chinatown International District
    •$$

    My go-to and the best hair stylist in Seattle! I've been going to Olivia for 4+ visits now at…read moreFalali in Chinatown, and she never disappoints. She's incredibly detail-oriented and especially great with Asian hair and cutting layers. She consistently makes my hair look voluminous and healthy. Olivia is also super sweet and speaks Cantonese, Mandarin, and English. I really appreciate that she takes the time to teach you how to style your hair with a straightener, which is very convenient for everyday styling. The salon is also very affordable for a cut, wash, and blowout. I've recommended Olivia to three friends already, and they all loved their haircuts. Just a heads-up that it's a busy salon, so be sure to book an appointment in advance and expect a bit of a wait. Highly recommend!

    This review is for Olivia~ the Queen of haircuts! I absolutely love my new haircut! This is the…read morebest I've ever had and I'm slightly upset it took me this long to find Olivia! She is so kind, gentle, listens to what style you'd like and takes time to teach you how to style your new do. I came in with very long- more than ultra long hair today. It was thick, coarse, dull and full of split ends. I came across great Yelp reviews and thought I would make an appointment to try out a new place. Surely, i was not disappointed! Olivia began thoroughly washing my hair, with a nice scalp massage too. Once done and in the chair, we then discussed the style being I was looking for: long u shaped with lots of layers and face framing pieces. She used only scissors, no razors. Hair was wet and she sectioned off the hair to blow dry and cut. After she was done cutting, she used a flat iron to show me how to style the layers to make it look fresh and full of volume! It looks absolutely beautiful. I look so much younger too! Thank you so much Olivia! I highly recommend her for your haircuts and all other hair needs!

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    Falali Hair Salon - Door front of Falali Hair Salon

    Door front of Falali Hair Salon

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    Falali Hair Salon

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    Kitty Hawk - I couldn't find a before pic that actually showed my hair before, but believe me, this is SO much better! Thank you again, Val!!!!

    Kitty Hawk

    4.9(73 reviews)
    5.9 mi•Capitol Hill
    •$$

    I saw several enthusiastic reviews mentioning April as not only a great stylist, but also one who…read moreenjoys talking with her customers, so I booked with her. The reviews were spot on correct. I just got the best cut I've had in years and I also enjoyed talking with April. She an excellent conversationalist as she goes about her work. She is sincerely interested in what you say. Be sure to ask her about herself too, you will find that she's an interesting and multi-talented lady. I wish I could give her more stars than just five.

    You gotta go to Kitty Hawk and see Amy Bates. Here is why I love having her do my hair: She is…read morereally in touch with trends, but is super creative and loves to work in a unique twist, that is inspired by my personal style. :) Color - Last time I was in, we worked with the ombre trend, but she added a few blonde and red pieces that went all the way to my root, with some fire-y red ombre style chunks all over and little peeks of black. Also, the color is a-symmetrical, one side has more blonde, and the other, more red. Turned out so cool! The cut - usually, I think my hair looks better worn up, but since Amy has been cutting it, I love wearing it down. Finally, she is so friendly and a joy to chat with. Amy has been doing my hair for awhile, but she just started at Kitty Hawk. What a cool space, easy to find, easy free parking and the shop is really cute and clean! Get your buns in Amy's chair! :)

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    Kitty Hawk - Yep it's amazing by April

    Yep it's amazing by April

    Kitty Hawk
    Kitty Hawk - My daughter Violet and her awesome new violet hair. Thank you, Val!

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    My daughter Violet and her awesome new violet hair. Thank you, Val!

    VAIN - hair - Updated September 2026

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