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Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

Adam Lambert’s Fashionable Hair in his New Video “If I Had You”

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Adam Lambert has been making waves with his newest single If I Had You, moving up the charts and generating a lot of buzz. We love the song because of Adam’s great style and use of costumes. Check out the video below and find out how to get Adam Lambert’s unique hair style.

He has a great haircut that is a mixture of a pompadour, a mohawk, and a fade, which suits his hair texture and thickness. He has lots of radical texture cut into his hair to make it more manageable and interesting. His haircut has to be perfect because it is photographed so often.

To achieve the style for his new video, his hair is combed upward into a pompadour with lots of product to keep it in place. To get this look, a firm gel such as Alterna’s Hard Hold Gel blow-dryed into the hair keeps it in place, and the style is then back-combed, then set with a firm hold hair spray. He has cutout thick lines shaved into one side of his head-another remnant of the 80’s but modernized to appear current. Removable extensions were pinned into his hairdo in back to complete the look for some of the video shots. This look is totally achievable for your night on the town with a bit of work from your stylist.

Post by Lancer

TagsCelebrity Hairstyles, Lancer Forney, Music

Monday, August 16th, 2010

Music Monday – Marina and the Diamonds

One of the things we love about working at Emerson is all the great music we get to listen to. Here is one song that we’ve been especially loving by Marina and the Diamonds. It’s the Grum Remix of the song Oh No! and its fantastic. Check it out here:

TagsMusic, Salon Playlist

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

TagsAmelia Hanron, Capitol Hill, Community, Concerts, Events, Music

Monday, July 26th, 2010

Kelis Is Back!

The singer Kelis just came out with a great album entitled,”Flesh Tone,” that has garnered tons of praise for its single,”4rth of July (Fireworks.)” The New York City Harlem-bred artist started out her career collaborating with the hugely popular Pharrell Williams in their band,”The Neptunes.” Kelis previously topped the charts with the catchy, “Milkshake,” and continues her pop/R&B domination with the current album.

Kelis’ style is ever changing and metamorphosising. Her hair has been long and curly, short and blue, short and pink and many other colors in the rainbow! In the 4th of July video she dons a cropped do that utilizes her tight curl. This is a shear cut that allows for enough length to bring out Kelis’ natural hair texture. It is most likely slightly longer on top to allow for some fullness and versatility. Try using Intense Curl Cream by Moroccan Oil for curl control, definition and hold without a “crispy” feel.

Kelis’ hair color is interesting as it pairs a light, warm mahogany tone with her warm coloring. In the salon we usually recommend against a wash of similar tones but in a fashion video it is extremely exotic and stylish to create an outside of the box look to define the style of the album. If you are looking to try out this shade on naturally colored hair  be aware that this is an all over color or all over color going lighter depending on the darkness of your hair. If your hair is previously colored it might be necessary to lighten the hair with bleach before the desired color is applied. The important thing to know is that there is an element of violet to the tone in order to make it not look too orange or too brown. Consult with an Emerson Stylist as in certain situations this could be more of a corrective service which can be labor intensive and/or damaging. If considering a color correction, try deep conditioning your hair with the Intense Hydrating Masque in order to prep if for extensive chemical services. Following the color service it is imperative to go home with color support products like Luxury Wash and Rinse which will help maintain your color with high quality botanical extracts and oils.

Whether you stick to your favorite do or change it to something new like Kelis, we’re sure you’ll be dancing along to her songs with style!

post by D’Arcy

TagsCelebrity Hairstyles, D'Arcy Harrison, Music

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

TagsAmelia Hanron, Capitol Hill, Concerts, Events, Music

Friday, June 25th, 2010

Stars Triumphant Return with Five Ghosts

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A band like Stars from Montreal give indie pop a good name with its songs instrumentalized into thoughtful rock pieces with an inner emotional arc. They are upbeat yet lyrical simultaneously. Stars’ newest studio album, Five Ghosts, is a tour de force with its lead single, Fixed. Singer-guitarist Amy Millan rocks as the band’s front woman and holds her own in the mostly male band.

Amy’s hair color is soft and feminine even though it is on the darker side of brunette. She probably received an all over balayage service. If you are looking for similar color to Amy’s, ask your stylist to give you a rich, neutral brown base color with painted in highlights that are toned to a medium blond. This will create a fuller look to the hair in addition to softening the dark hue. This technique can go longer between services as its subtle application diminishes the effect of the inevitable “grow out” line. Amy’s haircut is a shoulder length, layered haircut with texture. This means that in addition to the basic shape shorter pieces are added to the layers to create movement. This can be done with the shears alone or a razor if your hair is not prone to frizz. Try styling this do with Motion Lotion by Kevin Murphy before blow drying with a boar bristle brush. It aids in enhancing and holding the bend created by the brush and extends the life of the style.

Drummer Pat McGee has become adventurous with his locks. He decided to buzz his hair into a boxy looking short mohawk and added pink and white blond hues to it. This can be achieved by bleaching the hair out completely and then a vivid semi-permanent toner is applied on top. These shades fade quickly so make sure if you receive this service that you go home with a color safe shampoo and conditioner like Caviar Moisture as the hair will be damaged. A great product to style this with is Hair Shaper by Fudge. It has firm hold and is pliable for creating height.

All we know is we are trans-’fixed’ on the success and style of this band and cross our fingers that they will tour Seattle someday!

post by D’Arcy

TagsCelebrity Hairstyles, D'Arcy Harrison, Fashion, Music, Salon Playlist

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

Lady Gaga’s Hair Frenzy in Alejandro

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Lady Gaga recently debuted her new controversial video for her bonus track, Alejandro, from her Fame Monster album. The big apple alum has swept the world with her catchy dance hooks, outlandish fashion and performance art shows. From her fashion to her ideas, Lady Gaga pushes the envelope even more with this Steven Klein directed video. It features some references to fascism in addition to using some religious imagery. The song and the gorgeous male dancers with the pop star are an attempt to pay homage to certain people in her life.

Here Lady Gaga explains her thoughts behind the idea of the video: “It’s about the purity of my friendships with my gay friends, and how I’ve been unable to find that with a straight man in my life. It’s a celebration and an admiration of gay love—it confesses my envy of the courage and bravery they require to be together. In the video I’m pining for the love of my gay friends—but they just don’t want me to be with them.”

We love the shots of Lady Gaga with her modified bowl cut bob as the shape is amazing and is styled impeccably. It looks like a modern version of the Dorothy Hamill haircut that was so popular in then 70’s. Achieving this style requires a lot of round-brushing and we recommend doing so with a natural bristle brush in addition to using Radiant Smoothing Lotion by Alterna. A little flat ironing could be necessary for wavier/heavier hair types (any flat iron that goes above 300 degrees is sufficient.) Make sure to use a fluid round motion when flat ironing in order to bevel the hair.

Finish with Working Spray by Alterna in order to maintain movement and flexibility.

What will Lady Gaga come up with next?!?! We’ll be watching!

post by D’Arcy

TagsBobs, Celebrity Hairstyles, D'Arcy Harrison, Music

Thursday, June 10th, 2010

Robyn: Dancing On Her Own With Great Hair

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Robyn might seem new to some but she has been producing work since she was discovered by Meja at age 16. Originally from Sweden, Robyn recently debuted her new electro pop single,”Dancing on My Own,” in the US to promote her tour. She has placed in the Billboard Hot 100, received a Grammy Nomination and even provided back up vocal for Britney Spears’ Piece of Me track.

Robyn’s style is current and modern yet fun and girly. Her ultra blond platinum hair is most likely an all over bleach and tone service. What this means is the hair (whether natural or colored) is lightened with bleach to the lightest color possible and then permanently colored with a shade that eliminates yellow or warmth. This service can be time consuming and a consultation is necessary to review the effects of bleaching to the hair and scalp in addition to reviewing the necessary color maintenance products. The hair becomes dry and brittle and must be “babied” with the correct shampoos and conditioners for your hair type to guarantee the life of the color. Angel Wash and Rinse by Kevin Murphy are excellent because they are specifically designed for fine, color treated hair (and it smells like creamsicle!)

It is important for anyone looking to receive this service to understand that if your hair is a dark brown or black shade that this process most likely will not work on your hair in one session. Sometimes one session can only go so far and must be tried again after 1-2 weeks of deep conditioning. During this time, one must live with an “in between” shade of coppery or honey blond in order to avoid unnecessary breakage and over irritation to the scalp. Hair coloring is a science but everyone’s hair behaves somewhat differently based on its history, density, texture, and condition.

Robyn’s haircut is much longer on top in contrast to being shorter at the neck and around the ears. Robyn has fine, straight hair and when discussing this haircut with your stylist make sure you review whether this style fits in with your styling routine and lifestyle. For example, if you have thick, coarse and curly hair this haircut would need lots of blow drying and flat ironing. If you are a “wash and go” person, this haircut might not be for you unless you intend to wear it natural.

If you have straight hair, try styling this cut with Morroccan Oil Glimmer Shine while blow drying with a paddle brush. It gives great shine and does not weigh the hair down. If you want the style to be swept back like in the video: try using Extreme Wax by Alterna. It gives control and height and aids in piecing out texture around the sides and neck. To finish, spray with Session Spray by Kevin Murphy for super hold.

Are you “dancing on your own” like Robyn? Don’t! Come dance with us here at Emerson Salon when you arrive for your appointment! Book online today!

post by D’Arcy

TagsCelebrity Hairstyles, D'Arcy Harrison, Music, Salon Playlist

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

Kylie Minogue’s Iconic Hair

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Kylie Minogue is a pop icon not only in Australia (her home country) but all over the world. She has been steadily touring and producing great dance albums ever since her first single, Locomotion, hit #1 on the charts in 1988. She is most recently known for her popular songs Come Into My World, Fever, and Can’t Get You Out of My Head. She has won many music and video awards in Britain and Australia. Ironically, Kylie originally started out as a young teen actress in the Australian soap opera, Neighbors, and has since starred as the Green Absinth Fairy in Baz Lurhmann’s Moulin Rouge musical movie.

Now, Kylie has teamed up with Madonna’s producer, Stuart Price, for her 11th studio album, Aphrodite. It releases sometime in June, but we’ve already heard her first single, All The Lovers, and we love it! The single is a fresh take on pop rhythms and reminds us of Little Boots recent synth pop work.

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Kylie recently appeared in a spread for Spanish Vogue that truly showed off her sexy, sultry beauty. The hair color featured on Kylie is amazing as it probably uses 2 different color services. An all over color is applied first to add richness to the base color of the hair (here we see a dark beige color). Once this service is complete, a bleach balayage painting technique is applied to large pieces of hair all over the hair. Then the bleached hair is toned a super light beige blond. This service gives a great multidimensional effect that makes her highlights pop out and truly accents her medium skin tone. More and more celebrities and every day women are demanding this simple, classy technique.

Some great products to try styling with on this hair color:

  • On fine hair: Try using Thickening Compound by Alterna Hemp: It contains color lock, wheat for hair plumping and leave in conditioner.
  • On wavy/curly hair: Apply Leave In Luxury before blow drying. It uses Peruvian bark moisture and botanical extracts to protect hair during heat styling.
  • To finish: Apply Alterna Shine Spray for overall shine and to control fly-aways.

We look forward to the entire Aphrodite album by Kylie and are confident she will rock the house if she decides to tour the globe. We hope she comes here and entertains us with her high quality vocal stylings!

post by D’Arcy

TagsCelebrity Hairstyles, D'Arcy Harrison, Hair Ideas, Highlites, Music

Sunday, May 2nd, 2010

Upcoming Concerts: Frightened Rabbit at Neumos 5/16

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Frightened Rabbit is coming back to Seattle and we can’t be more excited. Their latest album, The Winter of Mixed Drinks, is a another great record fro these Scottish Talents. Below we post the video for their single “Swim Until You Can’t See Land,” a fantastic song that is catchy, laid back, and generally enjoyable to listen to. We recommend checking out their previous work on the Midnight Organ album which was equally good and coming to Neumos prepared for a great show. More details on the show can be found at the Neumos website.

TagsConcerts, Music

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