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    VAIN

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

    By appointment only

    Updated 2 months ago

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    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 !

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    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.

    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.

    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.

    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!

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    I can't say enough good things about Sensa Salon in downtown Seattle! Danielle gave me the cutest…read morepixie cut I've ever -- seriously, perfection. I have wavy hair, which can be tricky, but she absolutely nailed the shape and movement. It's exactly my vibe. Danielle is also incredible with color. She really understands what will work best for your hair and lifestyle. You can tell she's both highly skilled and genuinely passionate about what she does. The salon itself has a great aesthetic and the whole experience felt professional, comfortable, and fun. If you're thinking about going short, changing up your color, or just want a stylist you can fully trust -- book with Danielle. She's amazing!

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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!!!!

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    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 - 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!

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