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Emerson Salon is the best hair salon on Capitol Hill, Seattle. Our experienced hair stylists and colorists have been fusing the latest trends with top hair techniques for years. Whether you’re looking to transform your look in Seattle with a new haircut and color or just maintain your already hip style, we are here and ready to help.

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Wednesday, July 24th, 2013

Join in the Fun!

In line with our usual tradition, Emerson Salon’s independent stylists give you an offer you just can’t refuse!

Any paid appointment booked for July 26, 27 and 28 will receive one complimentary Capitol Hill Block Party pass for a day of your choice! (this is not a physical pass but your name will be left at the ticket booth once the appointment is executed. ID will be needed at the 12th and E. Pike St. gate to the festival)

**Each stylist has their own price list but generally, haircuts range between $25-45 based on length, and color services generally start at $70 and go up based on length and type of service.**

If you’d like to make an appointment, use the online booking request form on this site and make sure to write “CHBP hair” in the comments or contact your stylist directly by looking at their individual stylist profile.

HINT: Any appointments booked July 26, 27 and 28 please be aware that there is ONLY ONE ENTRANCE for EMERSON SALON during Block Party. The accessible entrance is located at Broadway and E. Pike St and make sure to tell the security official you have an appointment at Emerson Salon.

Looks like its gonna be great weather for this! Featured this weekend: A-Trak, Flaming Lips, 18 Individual Eyes, Katie Kate and many more!

TagsCapitol Hill, Community, D'Arcy Harrison, Events, Specials

Wednesday, June 19th, 2013

Strong Buffalo Stride

D’Arcy Hair Design at Emerson Salon continues to partner with the uber talented rapper Katie Kate and makes sure Kate’s hair is looking unique and fresh whenever she is doing press, performances or events.

Katie Kate is one of the Stranger’s Music Genius Nominees which will announce its winners in September and she was most recently mentioned and recommended on NPR (18 minutes into segment.)

This “force to be reckoned with” just debuted her second album’s new material at Neumos as she opened for Don’t Talk to the Cops (pictured below.) Have a listen to the first single,” Buffalo,” off her sophomore album.

Want D’Arcy to rock out your haircut or hair color service?
Book online at www.darcyhairdesign.com.

TagsCommunity, D'Arcy Harrison, Music, Seattle, Style

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013

BRAZILIAN BLOWOUT IS BACK!!!!

The Brazilian Blowout treatment is back, and I like it! Doing smoothing treatments has been one of my specialties for a while. I’ve had mixed results with a few of the different brands, but, this one seems to be the best one. Come in and see me for a treatment! The price is dependent on length and thickness, starting at $90.

“Through the use of a Brazilian Super Nutrient Complex and a proprietary polymer system, the Brazilian Blowout actually improves the condition of the hair by creating a protective protein layer around the hair shaft to eliminate frizz and smooth the cuticle.”

Post by John Struble

TagsBlowout, John Struble, Straight Hair

Monday, March 11th, 2013

Join the Road Trip

Did you know that Emerson Salon has a theatre artist in its midst? Indeed we do! On top of her daily duties as hair extraordinaire- D’Arcy Harrison has reignited her craft in the Seattle fringe theatre scene by auditioning for Theatre Puget Sound while working with a reputable Stella Adler Acting Coach, Charles Waxberg (www.theatre912.com). D’Arcy has an extensive background in theatrical production, performance, in addition to set and lighting design after receiving her BFA in Acting at Emerson College in Boston, MA.

The most recent show D’Arcy will be performing in is called, “Cedar and the Redwoods,” and it is an original ensemble driven tragicomedy put on by Copious Love Productions. The play follows 20 something Cedar as she receives news of a family death and drives from San Francisco to Portland, OR for the funeral. Cedar is not alone on her drive though; the stress has exacerbated her schizophrenic condition and her other personalities are distracting her. She must battle her personal demons as well as ghosts from her past as she struggles to survive her journey through the Redwood forest.

Come see the show and be part of this poetic piece’s Seattle debut!!

March 14, 15, 16, 22, 23, 28, 30 and April 5, 6. Pay What You Can: Thursdays (14+ 28). Doors at 7pm, all performances start at 7:30pm at Washington Hall on 14th Ave and Fir (Central District).

Reserve Tickets at: cedarandtheredwoods.brownpapertickets.com
Visit the facebook event page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/290187531083261/

Read D’Arcy’s hairstylist bio on this site or go to www.darcyhairdesign.com to learn more about her pricing and see pictures of her cut,color and styling work!

TagsCulture, D'Arcy Harrison, Events, Theatre

Tuesday, March 5th, 2013

London Looks


In the hair industry, attending regular ongoing education is recommended to stay current and strong on trends, techniques and styling tips. The goal is to keep skills fresh and fun while still introducing practicality to our clients in the salon. D’Arcy Hair Design (at Emerson Salon) recently attended a labelm haircut demo fashion show at 1927 events in Seattle, WA. Labelm is the newer product line from the geniuses who helm Toni & Guy London. (FYI: TIGI in the US is not owned by Toni & Guy.)The entire weekend was helmed by the International Artistic Director, Anthony Edge, who tours the US sharing looks and education from his base in Miami. Although we do not carry the labelM products, we do love to learn from all sources in the hair industry.

Anthony previewed the hottest looks from their 2013 Look Book collection that literally released this month! The pictures above show you some of what he shared with us and emphasized techniques like disconnection, offset perimeters, and overdirection. These are terms for different ways to section and conduct haircuts that stray from the traditional, commercial approaches we are taught in school. These techniques emphasize movement, slight asymmetry and style versatility and tend to be quick and fun to style. As they say, the cut is the style!

D’Arcy also had the pleasure of attending a “Creative Cutting” class conducted by Anthony Edge the day after the demonstration show. There, she was guided on how to create a cut called “The Terrin.” The goal of this haircut was to create an “offset” bob length with tons of movement. Off set is where the front pieces are slightly uneven so this is different than asymmetry. Asymmetry is the type of cut that has more severe disconnection between the sides when looked at head on. The sides and nape in the terrin were established with layering and a set perimeter after. Then, the top and crown were disconnected subtely longer from the underneath and overdirected to one side. It was a lot of fun to do and was a great way to freshen up Alexandra’s look without going too short.

Want a sassy and fresh new look? Book with D’Arcy for a cut or color Wednesday through Saturday!

TagsD'Arcy Harrison, Events, Hair Styles

Sunday, February 10th, 2013

Attention Seattleites!


Any EDM (electronic dance music) fans out there? As some of you know Seattle is full of events and shows catering to the dance music community. I myself love to spend a night with friends catching one of our favorite DJ’s playing downtown. FEED ME with Teeth is performing February 20th & 21st at the Showbox market. What will you wear, and more importantly what will you do with your hair?? I myself like to keep my hair out of my face and to rock an updo of some sort. Need help styling your hair for an event like this? Come see me and we can create and amazing style together.


One of my favorite things to use when going out to shows is Kevin Murphy’s color bug. To achieve this look pair it with Kevin Murphy’s night rider to get the full affects. First you take a small amount of the night rider and place it onto the section of the hair. Afterwards you take the color bug and saturate the piece with as much as needed. This will stay in all night as well as a couple of days if you so choose. It can wash right out with Kevin Murphy’s maxi wash shampoo! Whether you’re going out or just feel like being beautified book with me today!

Post by Megan

TagsCapitol Hill, Events, Music

Tuesday, February 5th, 2013

Joe Probasco Going on Leave

One of our tried and true stylists, Joe Probasco, is taking a couple months leave starting Jan 31rst for family bereavement. His exact return return is TBA but we will keep you updated as to that information on this blog when we know more. He will be unavailable for hair services but the courteous Emerson Team is always here to help! Check out other stylist profiles as we would love to help support you while he is away so he can return to you well taken care of! Feel free to email Joe at joe.probasco@gmail.com if you need!

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Monday, January 7th, 2013

The Hairstylist Life

Everyone is becoming increasingly comfortable with mobile technology combined with social media . Services like Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest capture real time trends in art,pop + culture while also creating space for interaction for its users.

Now there is something geared towards the design junkies, the rockband officianados, the style mongers and the hair hipsters.

Bangstyle.com and its accompanying app really takes this concept of shared imagery and artistic ideas to a new level. Users can login and create a profile of inspiring ideas or images and can also share images they have created themselves. It gears entirely towards a community comprised of people sharing visuals. Doesn’t matter what genre- from music, to hair to art the idea is to bring everything to the table. They have articles on every topic and encourage users to log in for new stuff each week.

Its a GREAT place to get new hair ideas for cut or color especially if you like to stay super fresh! Its a chance for everyone to be a HairStar.

One of our Emerson stylists was interviewed for the website as a “Featured Stylist,” this week, Here’s an excerpt:


“While many of us have taken scissors to our own hair as children, most of us didn’t see that as a sign to pursue a career in the hair industry. D’Arcy’s mother suggested cosmetology school after seeing her daughter grow up cutting and coloring her own hair from a young age, and it turned out to be the perfect path for her. Now D’Arcy Harrison is working at Emerson Salon in Seattle’s Capitol Hill with her company D’Arcy Hair Design and was awarded with the Top Stylist name by Seattle Metropolitan Magazine.”

The article goes on to talk about D’Arcy’s experiences in the hair industry, her goals, hair tips, professional advice as well as examples of her editorial work.

Read the full article here:
http://www.bangstyle.com/2013/01/darcy-harrison-bangstyle-featured-stylist/

Make sure to try out Bangstyle.com and its android and iphone apps! We are sure you will find something to inspire creation in you.

(To book an appointment with D’Arcy, please use her website: www.darcyhairdesign.com to contact her directly)

TagsD'Arcy Harrison, Press, Reviews

Tuesday, November 27th, 2012

Holiday Happy Hair

Tis the season of holiday parties, family gatherings, cookie eating, and more! D’Arcy Hair Design (at Emerson Salon) wishes you light and happiness this season and is always here for you and all your festive hair needs. Whether you are looking to refresh or revamp a haircut or want some pizzazz for when you dress up on the town- book with D’Arcy!

Here are some newer reviews of D’Arcy’s Hair Design work on her Yelp Page: www.yelp.com/biz/d-arcy-hair-design-seattle

Shaunessy gave 5 stars:
“D’Arcy is a pro. She always gives me the haircut I want. I trusted her enough to hire her for my wedding day and she did an outstanding job. I got so many compliments on it! If you’re looking for a great cut & color, D’Arcy is your woman. You know you’ve got a good cut when strangers ask you where you get your hair done!”

And Meridith did too!
“D’Arcy is my fave! I’ve been going to her for cuts and color (primarily balayage) for a little over a year now, and she never disappoints me. In the past year I’ve gone from long to short, brown to blonde, blonde to blonder, blonde to brown, and short to long. All along the way I’ve been able to trust D’Arcy to work miracles without breaking the bank, and she hasn’t let me down yet. Not only is she great at her job, but she’s a riot, too! …….I get compliments from all sorts of people on my hair, and I really can’t take any of the credit because D’Arcy is my savior. I feel very lucky to have found such a great stylist nearby.”

Book now through www.darcyhairdesign.com on the Services Page!

TagsD'Arcy Harrison, Reviews

Wednesday, October 17th, 2012

Emerson Salon Receives Award for Excellence

Emerson Salon received some news recently! We have received an Award of Excellence in Customer Satisfaction from Talk of the Town News.

This independent organization (Celebration Media US) has researched customer reviews, social networks and other industry sources for the last 12 months to discover Emerson Salon is one of the best in customer care for beauty in the entire US and Canada .

See the award here: www.talkofthetownnews.com/awards2012/2063237437

Our salon strives daily to serve our guests to the best of our ability. As self employed stylists, we do our absolute best to listen and execute awesome hair services every time. Have any questions? Find a stylist on our website, read their bio+profile and contact them for an appointment. We’re sure we are the right fit for you!

TagsEmerson Salon, Press, Reviews

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