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Articles from ‘Events’

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

Summer Formalities

As the summer draws to a close, we look back at some of the events over the past season. Namely, all of the joyous weddings that occurred from June to September. From backyard ceremonies to elaborate ballroom receptions, the main focus is on the bride and groom on their big day. Here we provide some tips for both on how to organize for such a large occasion!

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Brides:  A good thing to do first is to figure out what your budget is. Bridal hairstyles can range from $85-$110, depending on the length of the hair and the style desired (does it need to be flat ironed or curled, etc?) We recommend receiving a light trim to your haircut 1-2 weeks beforehand to remove any split ends. In addition, if you will be attempting any color services it is good to receive them 2 weeks ahead of time in case the color needs adjustment.

Some brides choose to utilize a paid practice session ($40 an hour) in order to eliminate any anxiety about the style before the ceremony. We try out the style, take pictures and troubleshoot any problems and then take the hair down and wash it before you leave. If you have your veil or any hair jewelry beforehand, the practice session is the perfect time to figure out how they will be planned into the overall style.

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The important thing to do before consulting a stylist for your wedding hair is to find lots of pictures of hair that excites you. You can even bring in pictures of hair you absolutely do not like as this will aid your stylist to better hone what your aesthetic is. Do you want height? Do you want all of your hair up, half down or all down? What are some adjectives you would use to describe what you want your hair to look like (soft, romantic, wavy, sleek, shiny, etc.)? All of these elements will better assist you to becoming happy with your formal style!

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If you are looking to create a formal style on your own, try using these products:
Rapid Repair Spray by Alterna for picture perfect shine before and after styling
Working Spray by Alterna for applying before curling for flexible hold
Easy Rider by Kevin Murphny for smoothing flyaways into the style
Session Spray by Kevin Murphy for hard hold when the style is complete

Grooms: We recommend receiving an extended consultation with an Emerson stylist to determine what is the desired result for the big day. Feel free to bring your bride with you for this initial consultation as we are sure she might have input! Make your haircut appointment for 2 weeks beforehand and then book a quick “line up” for the day before or day of. A “line up” would be where only the edges around the ears and nape are trimmed with clippers. Whether you intend to have your hair parted or fauxhawked or messy, two great go-to products for guys are Easy Rider by Kevin Murphy for frizz control and light hold and  Night Rider for matte finish and firm hold.

Did you attend a beautiful nuptial this season? Already have invitations to more? Make an appointment for your style with Emerson Salon today.

Post by D’Arcy

Monday, August 30th, 2010

King 5 Best of Western Washington Contest

Exciting news! This year we’ve been nominated as one of western Washington’s Best Hair Salons in their annual Best of Western Washington Contest. There are almost 200 nominees and we need your help to take the top spot!

By visiting our profile you can vote for us as your favorite hair salon, and also leave reviews! Here are what some of our voters have said:

Celeste says: “The salon is always pristine and the personalities there are great. I can even find a place to park nearby. How can you go wrong?”

Shawn says: “Emerson is the best.”

Jessica says: “Creative, fun, friendly, fantastic staff in a great neighborhood. Clean, interesting, unique salon”

Colt says: “This place is outta sight!”

Go to the site today and support Emerson by casting your vote! Anyone can vote, not just clients, so tell your friends! And keep in mind you don’t have to write a review to cast your vote, but of course we always love hearing what you think!

Thank you so much, wonderful friends and dedicated clients, it’s because of you that we love coming to work every day.

Wish us luck!

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

Mobile City Summer Sale Event- Easy Summer Updos!

As part of this weekends fantabulous Capitol Hill Summer Sale, Emerson has a super fabulous event planned that is going to be loads of fun and is going to let you walk away with some valuable hair tips and techniques. At 2pm on Sunday (the 29th) stop by the salon where Ellen, one of our lovely stylists, will be giving a hands-on demo on how to do a loose and casual, yet completely awesome, summer updo. She’ll show you the easiest way to make this must-have style work for your hair, and demonstrate how you can do it yourself at home to have salon-beautiful hair every day!

This is going to be a great event, so bring your friends and stop by to meet the Emerson team and get some styling tips straight from the experts!

Post by Amelia

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

Mobile City and Capitol Hill Summer Sale!

cropped summer sale posterWhatever you do, do not miss Capitol Hill’s huge Summer Sale that’s going on through the weekend of Thursday, August 26th to Sunday August 29th.  There are going to be mad deals, sales and events all weekend long up and down Pike, Pine and Broadway in the heart of Capitol Hill! The Hill has everything you need for whatever you feel like doing. A picnic in the park; shopping for the whole family; breakfast, lunch and dinner; dance lessons; yoga classes; night life and oh so much more!

Don’t miss the highlight of this awesome weekend: the kick off Mobile city party on Thursday night. There you can get a map of all the participating business and the list of the awesome events they’re planning. Then spend all weekend walking around and visiting the businesses and grabbing some great deals and fun events!

Emerson has a super fabulous event planned for Sunday, the 29th. At 2pm stop by the salon where Ellen, one of our lovely stylists, will be giving a hands-on demo on how to do a loose and casual, yet completely fabulous, summer updo. She’ll show you the easiest way to make this must-have style work for your hair, and demonstrate how you can do it yourself at home to have salon-beautiful hair every day!

Don’t miss what promises to be a rockin’ weekend, and make sure to come by Emerson on Sunday at 2:00 to get some valuable hair tips, straight from the experts!

Post by Amelia

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

Block Party is a screaming success

This year’s bock party was nothing short of CRAZY INTENSE. It’s been reported that almost 30,000 people showed up over the course of the three-day festival to see the 60+ bands. Among the highlights for most, MGMT, the Dead Weather, Blue Scholars, Atmosphere, Holy F**k, Mad Rad, !!! and so much more. Below are some photographic highlights. For these pictures and hundreds more, go check out the Capitol Hill Block Party 2010 photostream on Flickr.

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The Crowd packs the mainstage on Saturday


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Some people couldn’t help but try out the crowd surfing waters


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Jack White’s the Dead Weather perform the last set on the mainstage on Sunday night.


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MGMT rocks the crowd as the closer for Friday night’s show

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Yeasayer enjoys the sunshine-and their adoring fans- on Friday afternoon.

Thank you so much to everyone who helped make this block party so successful and amazing. We at Emerson will be looking forward to next year, but I’m sure we’ll see you before then!

Post by Amelia

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010

Capitol Hill Block Party!

The Capitol Hill Block Party is always an eagerly awaited event, and this year’s party promises to be bigger and better than ever. There are some huge headliners that tend to inspire statements like “OMG! Are you kidding me!?!” from my friends, like New York band MGMT, hip hop group Atmosphere, and Jack White project The Dead Weather. There are also some lesser-known local bands that will no doubt round out this already impressive line-up.

The Blue Scholars (playing on the mainstage on Sunday evening) are a Seattle hip-hop group made up of DJ Sabzi and MC Geologic. The two met at the University of Washington in 2002, and since have exploded on the hip-hip scene, playing at Sasquatch and Rock the Bells, and opening for Kanye West at Bumbershoot in 2006. Their music is a poignant and engrossing blend of catchy beats and pertinent social and political messages. ““So many people are in their own fishbowl, thinking they know what the world is, but never get the opportunity to see anything beyond their immediate environment,” says Sabzi. “We’ve been fortunate to have had the opportunity to establish real human connections with people we’ve discovered aren’t really any different from us, because music has broken down the superficial barriers that would otherwise keep us apart.”

Head Like A Kite is playing at Nuemos on Friday, and the show should be a great one. The Seattle band’s music is made up of irresistible dance beats, “bombastic drums and live instruments glitched and deconstructed around swirling pop melodies.” They are renowned for their theatrical shows; replete with fog machines, stuffed animals thrown from the stage, and elaborately designed sets. How can you miss this? It’s impossible for it not to be a party.

The Redwood Plan’s website states, “We are a party, and you’re invited.” Go to their performance on the main stage on Saturday afternoon to see what it’s all about. They have been named “one of Seattle’s newest and greatest dance punk bands” by the Stranger, and have racked up similar praise throughout the Northwest.

There’s still time to book your appointment at Emerson Salon this weekend and get a free ticket to a day of your choosing! There’s going to be tons of food, vendors, and activities; this is definitely something you don’t want to miss! Give us a call to set up an appointment today, and we’ll see you out there!

Post by Amelia

Tuesday, July 13th, 2010

Free Tickets to the Capitol Hill Block Party

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Get a haircut or color at Emerson Salon July 22nd through July 25th, 2010 and get a free ticket to the Capitol Hill Block Party!

The Capitol Hill Block Party, July 23rd, 24th, and 25th, is one Seattle’s largest street parties with performances by amazing bands like MGMT, Yeasayer, Atmosphere, Blitzen Trapper, The Dead Weather, and more. Get the full lineup and schedule on the Block Party Website.

Book your appointment online at EmersonSalon.com and make sure to mention the Capitol Hill Block Party. Space is limited so book your appointment today. Tickets are for admission to one day of the Block Party only.

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010

Bounce On This: Pride Party June 24th

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Emerson Salon, Retail Therapy, Babeland Seattle, and Po Dog are all proud to be sponsoring this year’s hottest pre-pride part on Thursday, June 24th at the brand new Auto Battery bar on 10th and Union. More details can be found by visiting the events page here: Bounce On This.

Please RSVP now and share it with all your friends!!

Thursday, May 6th, 2010

They MET Well

This past weekend, The Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art held its annual MET gala exhibiting and honoring women’s fashion. Its a star studded event and a perfect opportunity to see who was bold and beautiful and who was not. This year there seemed to be less daring fashions but more play with shorter hemlines and interesting silhouettes. The hair in particular was very diverse and showed how the right hair style can compliment a high end fashion piece.

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We saw two hair trends emerge from the MET steps carpet. The first trend to show itself was the 1930’s -esque smooth waves and high shine. We saw a lot of this at the Oscars red carpet but this look differed in that the waves were tighter and more high fashion. Taylor Swift, Kate Bosworth and Sarah Jessica Parker all donned the trend. The winner of the night overall was Kate Bosworth. Her hair was phenomenal and probably utilized many “old school” techniques like shampoo setting pin curls and finger wave patterns. (An honorable mention goes to SJP as she has had some hair missteps over the last year. Her color was perfect and soft and the waves weren’t too distracting from her gorgeous Halston gown.)

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The other trend of the evening was the slightly messy and “unkempt” loose waves with some light frizz . It is somewhat disappointing to see this “meh” hair in contrast to the wonderful gowns but its generally understood that at such an event the hair is not the star of the gala. We want to bring our attention to the intricately constructed gowns. Claire Danes and Chloe Sevigny stayed understated but accessible with their hair looks. Claire had tousled, messy waves around her shoulders and Chloe took her relaxed wave into a simple, messy updo.

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Lastly, a look unto itself was Renee Zelweger’s blond bob with texture and facial framing. Noone else had anything similar to her hair and she smoldered with it! Going shorter is always a risk but this length is great as it must be easy to style and looks great messy or perfectly coiffed.

Looking to use one of these trends on your hair? Here are some tips:

  • Always start with freshly shampooed and conditioned hair.
  • Use a thermal protectant like Bodyguard by Kevin Murphy (before blow drying.) It drives out water moisture and leaves in the Peruvian bark moisture needed during heat styling.
  • Use a flexible hairspray like Alterna’s Working Spray while styling until you are completely finished. Then use a harder hold to set. Try Session Spray by Kevin Murphy.
  • Don’t forget the shine. When taking pictures you want the hair to gleam regardless of the amount of hairspray added. Rapid Repair Spray by Alterna is great during styling because not only is it shiny, but if you make a mistake it can break down extra product in the hair. When complete, use Spray Shine by Alterna: it gives a luminous shine but sits on the hair and does not break down product.
  • And remember! These trends are only for inspiration. Make your hair look your own by working with natural textures or play with hair jewelry.

We love fabulous hair whether it be formal or casual, trendy or classic. Have fun with your hair! Come in to Emerson Salon and we promise you’ll enjoy it!

post by D’Arcy

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010

Emerson Salon Re-Grand Opening Party May 1st at 7pm!

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Join us to celebrate the expansion of Emerson Salon! Details are still in the works, but there will be all you can eat delicious Marination Mobile tacos and sliders and free drinks as well as a fashion show. It’s a great opportunity to check out the new digs and spend some quality time with your favorite pals at Emerson Salon.

Please RSVP on our Facebook Invite here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=113199468705605