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VAIN

ever wish you looked more like you?

About Me

VAIN is a hair salon, a beauty supply, a boutique, an art gallery, and a community space committed to helping you achieve your inner style. Find out more at www.vain.com or come by and visit us at 2018 1st ave [between virginia and lenora] in downtown Seattle, or 5401 Ballard Ave NW in Ballard.
Call us for an appointment or free style consultation- 206.441.3441 (Downtown) or 206.706.2707 (Ballard)

My Interests

hair . fashion . high style . independent artists . DIY of all kinds . community . individuality .

I'd like to meet:

you.and a new award - vote early, vote often!

Music:

. Le Tigre . United State of Electronica . The Catch . The Blank Its . Anna Oxygen . DJ Colby B . DJ Blu . Harvey Danger . Tourist . Princess Superstar . DJ NAHA . The Fitness . Verona . DJ Amateur Youth . The Dead Vampires . Scream Club . Chartreuse & Soda .

Movies:

. Evergreen .

My Blog

Our blog lives elsewhere

For all VAIN news, giveaways, style insights, and hot hair, please visit our website for current blog content - vain dot comWe'll see you there.xo,VAINDowntown2018 1st Avenue206.441.3441Ballard5401 Ba...
Posted by VAIN on Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:48:00 PST

John Atkins art show at VAIN!

VAIN is thrilled to feature new works by local artist and musician John Atkins in our gallery for the month of November. Frontperson of beloved Seattle bands The Can't See and 764-Hero, Atkins began h...
Posted by VAIN on Wed, 24 Oct 2007 12:59:00 PST

Wiggin out in Ballard

Celebrating the Ballard Artwalk and our gorgeous new salon, we brought the Wig Shoppe out to Ballard. VAIN stylists designed and created the extravagant and unique pieces you see here:Full set can be...
Posted by VAIN on Wed, 17 Oct 2007 01:26:00 PST

VAIN - now in Ballard!

The rumors are true- VAIN's second location in Ballard is now open!Come check us out at 5401 Ballard Ave NW, at the junction of 22nd, Leary, and Ballard, or give us a call at 206.706.2707 to make an a...
Posted by VAIN on Fri, 24 Aug 2007 11:58:00 PST

raekwon of wu tang at vain...

...in a photograph by jimmy fontaine. all the details:"anywhere but here" - photography by jimmy fontainefirst thursday opening reception: thursday, august 2nd, 6 to10pmnyc-based photographer jimmy f...
Posted by VAIN on Mon, 23 Jul 2007 03:38:00 PST

three imaginary girls @ VAIN!

photos are up on the vain flickr account of our rockstar transformations last friday - the ladies of threeimaginarygirls.com came in before their birthday celebrations at the crocodile that evening. ...
Posted by VAIN on Tue, 10 Jul 2007 04:30:00 PST

instant capture

for our june exhibit in the VAIN gallery, we asked photographers to submit their instant film takes on the theme of "city life" - whether the subject be their street, skyline, a night out, or the peop...
Posted by VAIN on Mon, 04 Jun 2007 03:16:00 PST

christine... artist or magician?

every saturday throughout the month of june, VAIN resident makeup artist christine cherbonnier will be offering free 30 minute makeup consultations. this is great for getting done up to go out, to be...
Posted by VAIN on Fri, 01 Jun 2007 04:01:00 PST

VAIN is hiring for stylists + receptionists

VAIN is hiring for our downtown Seattle salon and our new Ballard location (opening mid-July!).If you are a customer-focused, creative person who believes that beauty is an intensely personal vision, ...
Posted by VAIN on Tue, 29 May 2007 05:26:00 PST

if you love us and you know it...

vote for VAIN!both citysearch and nwsource have opened their annual "best of" and "people's picks" for voting.if you're a fan please visit -and/orcitysearch[just scroll down the page + vote 'hair salo...
Posted by VAIN on Thu, 10 May 2007 03:43:00 PST