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November 2023 by rachel berger
I have had a few cuts now from Kayley and she is amazing. So sweet and professional and totally understands my weird hair! I won’t go anywhere elseService: Haircut
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October 2023 by Denée Blanchard
Summer did an outstanding job! I've always had long hair and she gave me my very first pixie! I had a very specific look I wanted, and photos. She really took her time, listened, and did an absolutely fabulous cut. She was kind and easy to talk to as well. The Vain Ballard location is beautiful, and everyone was so nice. I will definitely be back for more cuts with Summer!
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October 2023 by Christian Lenard
I’m so happy to have found VAIN. The staff is nice and welcoming and my stylist Summer has given me the best haircuts of my life! My hair can be frustrating to keep up with sometimes and jumping from one studio to the next is a headache. I told Summer I need a new product to style my hair and my likes/dislikes, she recommended a new product that is perfect for me! She always asks questions while styling my hair, too. I highly recommend seeing her!
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October 2023 by Andy Yeo
Visited Vain Hair Studio in Ballard and had the pleasure of having Kayley as my hairstylist. Kayley showcased impeccable technical skill and creativity in giving me an outstanding mullet haircut. She's a great listener, ensuring she understood exactly what I was looking for. Throughout the session, she maintained the utmost professionalism and time management, making sure the experience didn't feel rushed. Kayley built a fantastic client relationship by offering water and even teaching me how to style my new look. Cleanliness was on point and her adaptability to my requests was commendable. Highly recommend Kayley for a top-notch hair experience!
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October 2023 by Allison Arias
First time going to VAIN and I had a fabulous experience with Amber. I wanted a fresh look and with bangs, so this was a leap of faith! I showed her some photos for inspiration, and she nailed the 90s blowout mid-length bob look I was going for. She couldn’t have been nicer, and she has the most soothing touch I’ve ever experienced at a salon. I felt pampered. Highly recommend.Services: Blowouts
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October 2023 by Nikki
I’m pretty bummed with my experience.I went to Ritz. I had long black hair and went to lighten my hair so eventually I could do vivids. I wanted to keep my hair healthy so I was prepared for it to take a long time with many sessions. I had mentioned this many times bc it was very important to me.First session she literally took me from black to gummy destroyed blonde. To fix it she advised cutting at least 4” off (ended up being 7”) and toning my hair but my long healthy hair is completely gone and still recovering from the brutal damage. I came back a couple times for a tone to give her a chance but I hated my hair ever since going there. In hindsight I should’ve said something but I knew there was nothing they could do for my hair. The last appointment I had with her she was gaslighting me and rude. I’ve never had such a bad experience & it sucks all my honeymoon pictures show the results. I was going to just move on without saying anything but it’s been months and I still can’t believe how damaged my hair is.
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October 2023 by Angie G
Ritz it AMAZING! I went in with a general idea of what to do with my haircut & her consultation style was great! She listened and gave me her honest opinion & I ran with it! Super happy with my haircut and will be coming again! <3
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June 2023 by Maria Nini
Asked to dye my hair to its natural color (that is dark brown) and I left with solid black :( Also they ruined the white tshirt I was wearing. Very disappointing :(
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June 2023 by Angela B
Thank goodness got actual inclusive businesses. Considerate of those covid conscious and still require masks. Wonderful haircuts and caring staff that goes out of their way to make sure you are safe and get the haircut hou want.Service: Haircut
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May 2023 by Shelbie Bergman
I love coming here so much! If you are looking to get some fun color in your hair, I highly recommend Tess at the Ballard location. She’s so good at what she does!
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March 2023 by Lisa Macias
BUYER BEWARE!!! Vain = Supercuts??????If you’re from Seattle, BEWARE, VAIN has lost its edge and customer service has _the bed.A refund didn’t cover the extensions that were required to fix this severe breakage MESS and I didn’t hear from the owner, Victoria, after I requested that she call me. Too much to ask? Apparently, yes.
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February 2023 by Lauren Kennedy
I can't rave enough about my experience at Vain! Amber was so thorough talking through what I wanted, making sure we were on the same page and that my hair would do what I wanted. Before Vain would even confirm my appointment booking, they texted asking for photos of my current hair, photos of what I want and details about the nature of my hair. It made me feel much more confident going to a new place and stylist for cut and color. I absolutely love how my hair turned out. Both the cut and balayage. A bonus is how wonderful the salon is - full of so much natural light, looking out at Ballard Ave. I definitely found my new salon and stylist.
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November 2022 by Tori Jane F.
Please see the attached pictures for reference. My hair was already in a good place color wise, I just wanted it lightened a bit ( shade of highlights I've routinely gone back to over the last 5 years). When I scheduled the appointment I had to send a picture of my current hair and the color inspiration beforehand as well. Despite me agreeing with the receptionist who reviewed my inspo picture that the stylist may not be able to do that in the window of time so I should just have a transition type appointment (a little brightening by the face instead) - the stylist was adamant that it wouldn't be a problem. Unfortunately, I realized about 15 minutes in something was wrong - the stylist did a combination of foils and balayage and chose to do the entire left side of my head first before touching my right side. Which resulted in her needing to suddenly wash out only my left side (while leaving the right side in bleach) and then having me return to sit under heat to help process the right side that wasn't lifting as much. She made a comment how she "may" tone it and I had to ask for clarification that should would in fact tone it. However, once all the bleach was out it was apparent that the left side was lighter and any pieces she foiled were borderline white, while any balayage pieces were orange (especially along the front of my head. She then stated she was attempting to do a root smudge to fix this and then informed me she toned it a color she called a "cool gold" (which wasn't the color I was in search of in the first place). When I left, my hair was a total of three colors: white, orange and yellow. I voiced I was upset (though still in some disbelief) and they said they could get me in a few days later to "fix it." When I found out the game plan was to have the same colorist "try and tone it"...I let them know I didn't feel comfortable having them work on my hair again. Since I had put down a deposit for the appointment and then was charged a remaining fee when I left - I felt it was fair to refund me the second amount I was charged (letting them keep the deposit). They declined, saying they do not offer refunds and they only offer color fixing appointments. I was shocked that they would force client's to do something they are voicing feeling uncomfortable with doing versus giving even a partial refund. Terribly disappointing as I have to go somewhere else to have it color corrected and fixed just to get it back to something even close to the hair color which I originally came in with. I gave it at least two stars because the receptionist was very nice and understanding. I wish the stylist had listened to the receptionist's feedback when I arrived for my appointment that maybe she should try just popping in a little brightness by my face as a transition appointment versus trying something that may require more time, etc. (which as mentioned I had agreed with at check in).
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October 2022 by Delaney Bridgman
I have gotten my hair cut by Morgan twice, she is incredibly talented and is great at making conversation :)
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October 2022 by Mihaela Vorvoreanu
I’ve seen multiple stylists there when I couldn’t get in with my regular one and every time I’ve been pleasantly surprised!