I have never cheated on my hair stylist in 7 years, I lie once when he was in Thailand and came out looking like a 3 year old Chinese girl with a bowl haircut. But a new year demands changes! My colorist was Carissa, a hip little thing with lots of tattoos, plus we had an entertaining conversation about metal music, something I would of never learned about on my daily closed life. The color came out good, I am sure she will be able to manipulate it some more which is a frickin miracle because I have that dark Asian textured hair that can turn orange-ashy in a drop of a dime. My only complaint is somehow the color got on my skin and gave me an rash, most likely not her fault, but it still ichy after 2 days. My haircut was with Scott, more than impressed! He was amazing and he worked with my hair which is super duper thick. I heart his talent! Plus my co-workers said I looked 8 lbs skinnier, gotta love that! I will be back and I am a hard cookie to please! read more

I don't like thinking about my hair. I also don't like thinking about how to feed myself or buying clothes or any other sort of daily maintenance, but especially don't like thinking about my hair. I also am terribly intimidated by salons and having to try to explain what I want and then passing out by the terrible sticker shock of what a haircut costs these days. Then I met Aran at Vain. She's chill and listens to what you want, and if you want a low-maintenance haircut that will have people stopping you in the street to ask you who does your hair, she's your girl. I love Vain at Ballard, too- it's small and intimate and full of light. The Belltown locale is cool as well, but there are tons of stylists and it has a totally different feel than Ballard. Aran's haircuts are totally reasonable, and she's not going to try and sell you anything you don't need at the end of the visit. When you leave, ask for a few extra business cards of hers, because you'll need them out on the street. read more

I've had long, straight hair for the past 12 or so years, and over the last several months, I noticed that, thanks to a medication that I had taken, it had grown very thin, and the texture had changed. Not so happy with my once-healthy locks, I decided that a change was in order. I booked an appointment with Kaili at Vain in Ballard, and although I was a little nervous with my plan for the Big Chop, she put me right at ease with her pleasant demeanor and smile. During the consultation, she looked at the pictures I'd brought as an example of what I was hoping for and she asked if i had a straightener at home. Why? Because what I wanted (short, straight, shoulder-length sassy) could only because achieved if I used one. Why? "You have pretty curly hair." I did?? Yes. As soon as she cut off the 10" (Locks of Love, expect a package in a few days), surprise! Curls! Kaili did a great job with not only the cut, but also gave me great tips on products and techniques that would work with my thinner-than-usual-and-now-curly-hair, and also guided me on the best ways to dry and style my hair, depending on if i wanted it naturally curly that day, or if I wanted it straight and sleek. I *really* appreciated all of that information because the most extensive "styling" I'd done over the last ten years was to fix it all back in a ponytail at the crown of my head and call it "good". I now have the tools and instructions to make my way back into the World of Actual Hairstyles. She was all-around fabulous and I'm so happy with my new 'do. Vain's website currently lists her as a "rising star apprentice stylist", and in my book, she is already a star and she made sure to leave me feeling like I was shining, too. read more

***DISCLAIMER*** have not had my hair cut at this location ... Went in to buy some product on 10/23/09. Saw a stylist cutting curly hair, asked the woman at the front desk about the curly hair stylists and got nothing less than major attitude about what I knew about curly hair and how they could not get me in for a couple of months anyway. (Great sales pitch.) Then she asked if we wanted to make an appointment!? Um no, but perhaps if the front desk staff changes I might consider it in the future. Lose the 'tude dude. What a disappointment since I've been and had many services at the downtown location and have been highly satisfied with the talent and results of my experience there. read more

I love my haircut from Alexis. I have thick, curly hair and have struggled to find a stylist to tame the beast on top of my head. Alexis has curly hair herself, so she gets it. She cut my hair dry, then wet, and then re-wet it again and styled it. I was a little shocked at my new hair, but I really love it now. She taught me some key styling tips that I've never tried before and work! The price was just a bit over my normal range for haircuts, but I only go four times a year, so the $65 is worth it for a solid long-lasting cut. read more

Vain is the best Salon in Seattle. The stylists are so good that Edward Scissor Hands goes to VAIN to get his hair cut. Seriously though, they are great. They take the time to listen and really understand what you want, while at the same time, making you feel very special and attractive. It is an intangible quality, but I like the fact that they make me feel good. Also, the new Manager, Derek, is super hot. I would go there just to have him ring me up. read more

Just got my hair done by Cassie today and I was so blown away by how awesome it looks! I have struggled to find the perfect blonde FOREVER (not streaky, not brassy, etc) and she seriously nailed it my first time in the salon. It's expensive but you get what you pay for. I'll 100% be back again. read more

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I booked an appointment at Vain in Ballard after reading the recommendations on Yelp, and perusing the stylist bios on the Vain website. I chose Scott based on his "short hair" expertise, as I have very dense, fine hair and was in need of a rather dramatic change from a heavy shoulder length blunt cut bob to a short, funky, piecy pixie-like cut. It's always a huge risk going with a new stylist, but from the moment I sat down in the chair and Scott began examining my hair and talking me through, in detail, what he planned to do with every section of my hair I knew I was in capable hands. I showed him several photos of different variations of what I was looking for, and he helped me choose the right one based on my face shape and hair texture. I found Scott to be the perfect combination of artist and technical perfectionist, cutting the basic shape into my wet hair, then finishing the cut after he dried it, working with the natural movement of my hair. I was very, very happy with the end result; the haircut is better than I could have imagined - very versatile and flattering for my face. I would highly recommend him as a stylist. read more

I had Tiffany in the Ballard location, and she was amazing! I know I speak for many curly girls when talking about the numerous bad hair cuts, and waste of money we have all experienced when trying to find a stylist. She was very sweet, and knew exactly how I envisioned my hair. I also feel that the price for the deva cut is very reasonable, since most deva inspired stylist charge extra! Tiffany on the other hand is rank advanced in the deva cut style, and charges a regular hair cut, why should us curlies get charged extra JUST for wanting a GOOD hair cut? I have already scheduled an appointment with her in July for coloring! =) AMAZING and will for sure come back again! read more

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Two years of neglect had left my hair without a style and me without a clue as to how to achieve a look. My long, curly, blond hair had the potential to be "romantic" as Alexis put it, but it needed some help. While my cut was probably conservative, that is exactly what I needed and my hair has never been easier to make look great. I would definitely recommend Alexis for people looking for a someone who knows what to do with naturally curly hair. Besides the awesome hair cut, the atmosphere was personal and fun, and even though it was my first time, I felt like I had been coming here for years. I will definitely be back, perhaps to try something more daring next time. read more

Alexis is the goddess of curly hair. She got the hair. She got the skillz. She got a sparkling personality to boot. If you're curly too, you know what a find this is. read more

This place is really wonderful. Everyone is just lovely, and it doesn't have the too-cool-for-school vibe that many other salons may (or may not) have. I recently moved to Seattle and didn't know where to go- read the reviews on Yelp about Vain-and decided to go there for a much needed cut and color. The receptionist was very helpful about the best stylists for me to see and I was not disappointed! -You can believe the Yelp hype. :) Carissa did my color and the wonderful Rebekah did the cut. I can't stop touching my hair I love it so much. They are both fantastic. If you're on the fence- definitely give it a go. read more

I've bounced around to quite a few stylists since I moved to Seattle, but none felt like the right fit. Then a friend from work recommended Cassie and I decided to book an appointment. Since then I've been through multiple cuts, colorings, and personal transformations with her. She's exceptionally good with color (I've only done partial foils, not overall color) and her cuts are always exactly what I asked for and super flattering. If you are interested in something fun, talk to her about the crazy colors they can do with vegetable dyes. I can only speak from personal experience about Cassie, but all of the stylists at the Ballard location have been friendly and I've seen more awesome hair styles going around me while I'm getting my own hair done. I think you'd be in good hands whoever you chose. read more

I've been a regular at Belltown Vain since I cut my dreads off 7 years ago, so I was a little hesitant to try the new locale. Ballard isn't convenient for me, and I'm not especially into the culture of the 'hood. But here's the big secret: you can get appointments with your favorite Vain stylist WAY easier in Ballard! Instead of booking two weeks out, I was able to get an appointment in only a couple days! Nice. The Ballard location is the antithesis to the Belltown salon in many ways. Where Belltown is huge and dark, the Ballard location is quite small, full of natural light, big windows, and white walls. It was a nice change to soak in the daylight and not be sitting under the semi-unflattering lighting at the Belltown salon. That said, there are two big ways that the locations are identical: the skills of the stylists at both (god bless my Jennie Slay), and the fact that parking is a huge pain in the ass in both neighborhoods. Be ready! Over-all, I'm super pleased with the new locale. I don't think it'll be my new regular Vain, but the fact that I could get an appointment way quicker is a big plus in my book! read more

It's been a few years since I've been at Vain, but I still remember having a great experience with Sarah B. (though I guess she only works at the downtown location now). I have found a great hairstylist that works near me, so I stick with her but if I didn't have her, it would be back to Vain I go! I've had a few friends continue to return to Vain, and I'm not surprised. It's so clear that everyone here is artistic in some way, which lends to great hairstyling. But if you're the type of person easily fooled by tattoos and piercings, fear not, because they can turn out some excellent run-of-the-mill cuts and colors, too! The Ballard salon is in an awesome location. There's a lot to see in their floor-to-ceiling space that's contemporary and stylish in the heart of Ballard. Only downside? Parking can be rough at certain times. You know how Ballard is. Bonus: Their website! I love how they have profiles of every stylist outlining what that stylist is best at, so you can pick and choose based on what kind of hair you have/what you want. It's amazing! read more

I started going to VAIN three years ago when I moved to Seattle. I knew I wanted competent stylists, and stylists with a younger outlook on hair -- you know, the kind that are hip on what the current indie styles are and aren't afraid to be avant garde (but have the skill to make it look good). Vain is that plus more. Their stylists are incredible and I continue to have the best haircuts of my life each time I go. I get exactly what I want every time, with little explanation. The stylist profiles on their website help new customers find a stylist that specializes in exactly what you want. Everyone at Vain is incredibly friendly, and they go out of their way to make sure they give you what they want. Every single time my hair comes out gorgeous, and I will keep giving Vain my business for years to come. Also, just read a review that says there's no tea, but every time I've gone there's been water & tea! :D read more

This is the best place I've gone to have my hair cut/dyed. They are great at talking you through exactly what you want. No crazy streaky weird hightlights if you don't want 'em! Just a great haircut. The shop is pretty trendy. The parking around here sucks (thanks Ballard). Totally worth the trip though. Tip: CALL IN ADVANCE. They book really quick! read more

Alexis, you make my hair sing! I was jaded by stylists in Seattle. Expensive, never quite right, bad advice, that just-not-connecting feeling. Too much emphasis on buying expensive products that I didn't need - not enough attention to the client. Too much bitching about the "establishment". Not enough connecting to the client. Too much. Not enough. Until I met Alexis and the crew at Vain in Ballard. They brought the joy back to my hair appointments. I'd forgotten they were supposed to be fun, feel luxurious. Here - I was reminded that a haircut is a treat. A girl's indulgence. Alexis brought back the joy. And her talents gave my hair and style a supreme boost. She saw the way to keep my hair long while giving it life again. She gave me the just right "fringe" - maintainable, without high maintenance. Alexis is a blast to spend an hour of your day with. She's professional, fun, and a perfectionist in her craft. The shop itself is low key, not at all pushy with the products, super-friendly, and affordable. Don't mistake these qualities for a lack of professionalism, courtesy, or cleanliness. Vain Ballard is top-notch. My heart does a little flip when I get my reminder phone calls and I feel instant glee - the way a girl should feel about her salon. read more

This review is for Scott. How often do you walk into a salon for a trim and walk out with ways to create a whole new look? I've been going to the same stylist for 7 years - a direct result of a handful of bad experiences whenever I experimented with anyone else. It took 200+ reviews (downtown location included) for me to be convinced that Vain will be a relatively safe decision... and indeed it was =) A couple high level reasons why Scott is awesome: He listens, he's attentive, and he explains what he's doing and why he's doing it so you don't have to freak out as you watch ringlets of your hair fall to the floor. What made him even more cool? He answered every one of my 101 questions. Questions like "What's the benefits of using a boar bristle brush?", "What do vibrating hair straighteners really do?", "Will the balayage treatment damage my hair?" In addition to addressing my questions, Scott provided his input on a new look that he believes I should try. He suggested using a diffuser when blow drying my hair for a quick, easy-to-do look, and he took the time to demonstrate exactly how to do it. Lastly, he doesn't make you feel like you need to buy a product before you walk out the door. read more

Dear Heavenly Vain Salon, It's been 18 months since my last haircut. 18 months of patiently growing hair out, self-trimming of bangs and finally hitting a point of NEEDING to get those hairs cut by a pro. Made an appt with Scott, as I wanted to test out the Ballard location. He listened to everything I had to say, looked at the pic I showed him on my phone and he even asked questions I hadn't thought about - like how I wanted the hair in the back to move. And it shows he listened! I got the exact haircut I wanted, no even better than I wanted. Like someone else said, he is meticulous. In another life, I bet he was a mathematician. A bonus: I'm not one who likes to chat it up at the salon, so the fact that he didn't ask me a million personal small-talk questions was a great bonus for me! I'll definitely be going to him again and recommending his skills to friends. read more

I love Vain - and, in particular, Emily! She consistently takes my bizarre and disparate requests and inspiration photos, then sculpts the perfect haircut for me at any length or volume. Her knowledge of different hair textures, styling tools and techniques is pretty incredible. I have gotten the best haircuts of my life from Emily, helping me finally get over pathological hairstylist infidelity. Bonuses: 1) She tells the most hilarious stories, especially about her new puppy. 2) When I developed a dimethicone sensitivity, she followed up my cut with an email to recommend places to find 'cone free styling products. read more

No one has mentioned Scott yet! I think that might be because he is new. Well, here you go. This week was my first haircut at Vain, and they had to do a bit of last minute rescheduling due to a sick stylist. The friendly and helpful receptionist (a true rarity at a salon! I don't know your name, but you are great) painlessly rescheduled me for a cut on the same day. My experience at Vain in Ballard was the best that I've had since moving to Seattle two years ago. Scott, also a recent Seattle transplant, is friendly, funny, and detail-oriented. He took his time and did a fantastic job. My hair feels totally rejuvenated, and I'm already looking forward to my next haircut! One more thing: I really appreciate a stylist that can do something fun and special with your hair while you are there in the salon, but doesn't pressure you to buy every last product, or send you home with a cut you can't maintain every day. It's a delicate balance, and the hard sell can be a real turn off. Luckily, there is none of that at Vain, as far as I can tell from one visit. I left with a pretty hair-do and a few bucks to spare. read more

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I've been going to Vain in Ballard for about a year now and I live in Bellevue-Issaquah area. It may be a trek to get there but I've kept coming back because the front desk employees and the assistants are always friendly and efficient. And of course there is Lucie, she is simply amazing. A year ago I made an appointment to chop off all my hair and at the last minute I chickened out and switched the appointment to a color/highlight. Lucie was very accommodating with the change and was happy to help me through the rough process of growing out my hair. Every time I go in to Vain she takes control and I end up walking out happy with the results. I've NEVER been disappointed. Lucie always lays out the facts for me and gives me great honest advice, which is what every salon client deserves. Continues to be the best overall experience I've ever had at a hair salon. Update 3/14: Just went in for roots and a bang trim. The assistant was amazing with the straight iron curls...three days later and I'm still getting compliments on the curls. Lucie of course did a great job freshening up my red hair. *sigh* I love VAIN. read more

AH! I've been wanting to visit this salon for so long, but their hours never really worked for my work schedule. I finally had a half day at work so I tried to get an appt with a stylist a friend recommended. They were fully booked up but they recommended Tiffany to me, who they promised was great with curly hair. Great? No. Absolutely fantastically wonderful and amazing? YES! I have literally never had such an incredible haircut in my life. Tiffany has opened my eyes and my curls up! She cut my curls dry which is something I have always wanted to try. I bought the same products she used (Devacurl volumizing mouse and light gel) and was absolutely terrified my curls wouldn't look the same when I styled it at home. Of course it's not as perfect as she got them, but they still look AMAZING. I'm getting so many compliments on my hair and I feel like I've fallen in love with my curls for the first time in years. I'm so happy I found Tiffany and Vain! read more

Ok, so I cheated... and I am GLAD I did!!! I'll DEFINITELY will be going back to Jen C!!! Getting my hair done is traumatic for me anyway... I'm not much to be in the salon on a regular basis.. and always afraid how my hair will be after it is cut. Never mind that I had hair a little past the mid of my back and decided to have it cut to below my shoulders (a good 2 to 3 inches taken off) and added in side swept bangs instead of one length. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE what Jen C did with my hair and she made me feel completely comfortable doing it... I came in with a couple different pictures, we talked about it a little bit, she double confirmed that I wanted that much taken off (she wanted to make sure I was ready for this and yes I was... been thinking about it for months now) and about 45 minutes later... WOW... My hair feels and looks SOOO much better and it's something that I'll be able to replicate when styling on my own. For the salon itself, receptionist was pleasant, the place was clean and inviting and the Ballard location is very convenient and in the middle of it all (if you're early you can run down to the Matador, BalMar, etc for a drink to waste time or do some shopping at the other little stores close by). See you Jen C next Tuesday at the downtown location... for the color!! read more

Vain looks expensive (and it can be) but there are $25 haircuts available here depending on who you go to. I choose the mid-range of about $45 a cut. First of all, the staff is AWESOME! In my experience they're all very down to earth (despite being way trendier than me) and fun to talk to. People at the front desk (Derek et al!) are always very professional and go out of their way to help you find a stylist or product that fits your needs. And they're not sales driven with the products like some other salons. The stylists are pretty great too! They take the time to listen to what you want and offer suggestions about what works best with your hair type. My hair is straight as a limp string and they were able to make it look like it actually has volume...WITHOUT PRODUCT. Amazing. It's a cute local shop with a tongue in cheek name and cute local products. I love you Vain. read more

I spent from 2006 to now growing my hair in an effort to have enough for a donation. My plan was to continue growing it until it was to my waist. I stopped coloring my hair and let it grow naturally. I got bored. I decided it was time for something different. What that different was, I didn't know. But then I found an adorable style and decided to go for it. Afraid of cutting my very long hair to a shorter style and VERY afraid it would get messed up, I decided to get it cut at Vain, since my boyfriend has been going here pretty much since he moved to Seattle two years ago. I absolutely love my new haircut. Aran was patient, understanding, and amazing. She's relatively new to Seattle (I think she said four months?) but she is a welcome addition. She looked at the style I brought in and gave me her suggestions. I decided to trust her small changes and she was right. I have never in my life gotten as many compliments on my hair as I have since Saturday. EVERYONE and I mean EVERYONE tells me how adorable it is. Fantastic. Plus, I love the tshirt to change into so I don't have to deal with stray hairs all day. read more

Lucie is fantastic. After going to some of the bigger salons (Gene J./ Seven/etc), I found Vain easily surpasses them. Lucie gives great advice and the cut/color comes out exactly as discussed. She helped me get my layers in check, and then later gave me a whole new style of which I am really happy with. Appointments are easy enough to get and the prices are totally reasonable. They've been great, and I plan on Lucie keeping me looking good from here on out! read more

Humiliating, insulting and traumatizing experience. I scheduled a haircut for 12:15 today with Fabiola. The streets around the Ballard salon were blocked and I had a hard time finding parking space. I found a space near the salon and waited patiently for two elderly people to pull out. I received a phone call from the receptionist at the salon at 12:06 saying that if I make it until 12:30 the stylist will still be able to see me. I arrived at 12:26 and the receptionist told she'll have to reschedule the appointment. When I confronted her that I'm within the time frame she became super aggressive and said that that that's the state regulations (suddenly changed in 1 min) and that the stylist makes the rules. I was frustrated and disappointed. I came from a far and was waiting a long time for the haircut and was just given misleading information by this person. Instead of apologizing or acknowleding my frustration she just became more and more aggressive and defensive, treating me like I was some criminal and asking me to repeatedly to leave, saying that this might not be the right salon for me. I left the salon with tears running down my face. have been a loyal costumer of Vain in it's various locations for over 2 years and had very positive experience until now. I'm shocked, sad and insulted. I've worked in different service jobs throughout my life and I know this situation could have been handled differently with dignity, humanity and compassion and without escalating into a this negative, traumatizing experience. read more

For some reason I always had the idea that Vain was so cool, it was too cool for me. I imagined having to find just the right outfit -the "I'm cool, but I'm not trying to be cool, I just am" outfit. if I didn't I would enter the salon, all talking would stop, the stylist and customers would pause to give me a once over, and finding that I'm not cool, would turn back to what they were doing only to completely ignore my presence thereafter. Thank God that's not Vain. Yes Vain is cool, but for all the right reasons. For one I was in complete shock to find that my stylist, Melissa was only $28. In San Francisco I couldn't find a stripmall stylist for under $40 (which by the way I'll never do again). Melissa listened to what I wanted well. I mean she really listened. I've asked for the same thing from stylists several times (don't lose the length in the front) and every time it's too short exposing my pumpkin shaped face. But not Melissa. She did my hair so well that I told her if she finds a steady stream of Filipinos coming through it's because all my cousins will want to know who did such a great job on my hair. And when they hear the price my aunts will want to come too! read more

I moved to Seattle about 3.5 months ago and had no idea where to go or who to trust with my hair. I held out as long as I possibly could before making an appointment with Scott. The Vain website said Scott specialized in thin hair and shorter styles, so he seemed like the best fit. At this point I've tried almost every major haircut style, both long and short. I'm very particular about how I like to wear my hair (it's naturally wavy, but I wear it straight and very fluffy/voluminous), so going to a new place was a bit scary because places in the past haven't factored how my hair naturally behaves vs. how I like wear it into my cuts. Ok, so now that you a little background info I can just say it: Scott gave me the best haircut of my life. He took so much time and was so meticulous in creating the cut I wanted (a whispy A-line, very razored)--I'm convinced that he managed to cut every single hair on my head. At the same time, the cut/style is not at all difficult to maintain on a daily basis. He was fun to talk to, very laid back, unpretentious, and totally knew his trade. Thanks Scott! read more

I LOVE Kate at Vain in Ballard! She has been cutting my hair for the last six months and it always looks and feels amazing! She listens to my needs and concerns, which is really important to me, and she "GET'S" what i'm talking about when it comes to style and fashion! Her cutting technique is unique and detailed. She knows a lot about product and turned me on to my new favorites, morocann oil and easy rider! She even showed me tips on how to style my own hair! i feel comfortable and confidant to let her do anything! If your looking for a stylist who is hip, is not snooty, will listen to you and knows what she's doing, go see Kate! read more

I recently moved to Seattle and was worried about getting my curly hair cut. I have had disastrous experiences. I researched where a good place was that was close to where I live. Fortunately, I found Vain (through other reviews on Yelp). I had Tiffany as a stylist. If you go with a more junior person, the rate is more reasonable. She did an excellent job. I had never heard of a stylist being DevaCurl certified, but Vain has many stylists that are. I enjoyed my experience and the lessons I learned about helping to style my hair. read more

Love them. Why? 1. Aran shaped my curly mop into something that does not resemble a) a mom, or b) a bad perm. 2. I'm in and out lickety-split. No waiting, no drawn-out hair procedures. 3. I do not have to eat ramen for a week after getting my hair cut. Great prices - and they give a free touch up within a month. read more

I had a haircut here a few days ago, and I'm happy to report that it was a good one. Admittedly, I was a little nervous about it. I just moved to Seattle from Milwaukee a month ago, and my stylist in MKE had me down pat. I was used to getting a quality cut at a really great price (the guy was a friend and was still working through the local Aveda institute, so it was cheap), and I wasn't sure what kind of results I'd get from someone brand new to my hair. I've been told it's a bit troublesome, since it's straight as an arrow, and super dense with fine strands. I'm looking for work, and I don't want to look like a tool that cuts his own hair at a job interview. Anyway, I looked over their stylist profiles on the VAIN website (kudos for that, by the way, it takes some of the guess-work out), and I decided to give Scott a try. First, the rumors are true, Scott is a bit of a quiet guy. We did chat a bit, since he needed to know what I wanted, and we also talked a bit about my recent move and a bit about himself. Truth be told, though, I like that he doesn't talk a whole lot. I certainly don't mind chatty hair stylists, but haircuts always make me super relaxed, so the quiet was a nice opportunity to zone out for a bit. Anyway, Scott gave me pretty much exactly what I had asked for, despite what I'm sure was a somewhat poor attempt at me explaining what I wanted. However, this was the most I've ever had to pay for a haircut ($55), and there was a sign at Scott's station saying he'd be going up to $65 starting in May. Drat. I know I was getting off easy before, but man oh man, that was a tough pill to swallow. I suppose that's the cost of quality, though. So: 5 Stars for Scott cutting hair like a champ, for the stylist profiles, for the awesome location, and for what I thought was a nice, cozy, and well decorated shop. 3 Stars for the fairly obnoxious name and the price. That makes for a 4 star average, and it will probably stay that way until I get over the sticker shock and go back a few times. Nobody can say that you don't get what you pay for at VAIN, though... read more

Went here based on a recommendation. Great place. Very talented and friendly staff. Well priced and high value. Making appointments are easy and fast. Touch ups are free. Tiffany does such an excellent job. She is so funny and nice. She asks how I typically style it and what products I use and works with me. Not something that's going to look great today and fall apart tomorrow. It doesn't matter if I've got a 6 month Frodo and want a bald fade, she makes it work and keeps me looking great. She has turned me on to a couple great products that are reasonably priced and work perfectly for me. I highly recommend Tiffany and Vain Ballard! read more

Heike!!!!!!! I LOVE YOU! Heike is an amazing stylist. She's super easy to work with and knows what it means when I " Just want maintenance" she never cuts more than she needs to, and always gives me what I want. I get so many compliments on my hair for a couple weeks after I get it done. This time she gave me the nerve to put in some pop color and I LOVE IT! I had three people on the same day say they thought I was a new girl at work, and I've worked there for over a year now. Great place to get yo herr done, by a great gal. read more

VAIN - Literally rolled out of bed at 6am and worked until noon, and this is how my hair looks. That's a great cut! - Hair Salons Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Firstly. I DREAD getting my haircut. I've always had awful experiences, since my hair is VERY long, thick, and curly, and i straighten it. I have never once left a salon with fully dry hair. So when i called vain i explained what my hair was like and they booked me with Jordan. Another thing that scares me about haircuts is the "chit chat" conversations. I feel that they can be distracting to the stylist and i would rather have the focus be on my hair, and for me to have time to meditate on other things. Jordan is fairly quite, but that's what i would prefer. He really went the extra mile and took his time with my hair! He even straightened my hair 2 times through! And the cut is exactly what i asked for. I felt guilty that i took up so much of his time, as it took much longer than an hour, but he didn't show any signs of annoyance with working through my jungle mess of hair, or staying a few minutes after hours to add the finishing touches. I am a fan for sure! read more

I needed a trim from someone I could trust, within proximity to my house so that I might want to be a repeat customer, and a shop that wasn't too feminine nor too edgy. I chose Vain. I got a great trim from Cassie, enjoyed the great views of my neighborhood in a unique industrial setting that still had that homey feel. read more