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Katie Kate’s New Music Video

Matt — Thu, 10 May 2012 03:51:18 +0000

Check out Katie Kate’s just released YouTube music video for “Uh..no” from her album Flatland. It was directed by Stephen Gray and was filmed at Capitol Hill’s Fred Wildlife Refuge.

D’Arcy Harrison (of D’Arcy Hair Design at Emerson Salon) created two looks for the video. Both looks incorporate her side buzz cut that needs to be freshened up every 3-4 weeks. The braided/bun updo was achieved with 3 and 4 strand braids pinned into a bi-level bun. The long, flowy hair was achieved by taking out the braids (which left it wavy). adding bright blond extensions and back brushing. And of course, Kevin Murphy Session Spray was the hard hold heavy to keep the hair looking fabulous during the 18 hour video shoot!

Look for Katie Kate to perform at the Sasquatch Music Festival at The Gorge in addition to the labor day Bumbershoot Music Festival at Seattle Center. Make sure to follow her on YouTube.

To learn more about D’Arcy, you can read her profile on this site or go to her NEW website www.darcyhairdesign.com and subscribe to her mailing list or like her facebook fan page.

Karolyn Kukowski’s hair of the band Witch Gardens

Franz — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 20:25:49 +0000

One of my clients, Karolyn Kukoski, sings and plays the autoharp in the band “Witch Gardens”. She also has a degree in Criminology. Karolyn’s hair is long, fine, wavy, and blond. I keep her hair’s
length long and I cut her bangs long and leave them full. She has blond hair naturally but likes it to be a few shades lighter. I lighten her hair to a very light blond- this enhances her skin tone and opens up her face even more.

Witch Gardens will be playing at the Capitol Hill Block Party this Saturday, on the Vera Stage, from 4:00-4:30. Come check them out!

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T.G.I.F!: Katy Perry’s Hair from Last Friday Night

Franz — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:42:14 +0000

Katy perry’s Music video for her song Last Friday Night shows her transformation from dental headgear to 80′s bombshell! The video is funny and entertaining with cameos and guest stars like Kenny G and Rebecca Black.

Getting this hair may be a definite challenge. You can go either one of two ways. You can either perm your hair to get those curls and leave the top front portion unpermed, or you can curl it yourself. I would recommend curling it yourself with a thin curling iron for a temporary style. To do this you would need to purchase a curling iron with the correct size barrel that you want your curls to be. Also, having a haircut with more layers in it is better for this style, or else you may end to much bulk at the ends of your hair.

Use Kevin.Murphy Anti.Gravity to blow dry the hair for as much volume as you can get. Then, once dry, spray the hair with Kevin.Murphy Damage.Manager to protect the hair from damage from the iron. Then in small sections, wrap the hair around the iron, alternating directions as you go. On the top where she has her big curl, take that section and with a large curling iron, curl the hair in one large curl making sure the hair is thoroughly heated. wrap it so it curls away from your face. Pin the curls and let them cool in place, thus prolonging their life. Once its curled and cooled, then you may want to back comb the base of the front curls and anywhere else on the head where you want more volume!

Have any other questions about hair? Don’t be afraid to come on in to Emerson Salon and ask me a question. Set up your next appointment with me today!

Post by Franz

Check Out Capitol Hill’s Lisa Dank

Alex — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 08:10:14 +0000

Photo by Caswell

Photo by Tomika

Check out one of our favorite Capitol Hill artists Lisa Dank.

Lisa Dank “Cookies” (remixed)
Cookies (Sammy LaForge Radio Edit) by sammylaforge

Catch Lisa Dank at this year’s Gay Pride and the Capitol Hill Block Party

Music Mondays – The Marvelettes & Lady Gaga

Alex — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 18:12:37 +0000

The Marvelettes – Please Mr.Postman [Cragga Dubstep Remix]

Lady Gaga – Marry The Night (Zedd Remix)

Check Out Robyn’s Latest Video ‘Call Your Girlfriend’

Alex — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 18:57:04 +0000

Check out those dance moves! Love Love Robyn

If your liking her hair check out the article we wrote on Robyn’s hair -

Robyn: Dancing On Her Own With Great Hair

How to Get Madonna’s Vogue Look

Franz — Tue, 24 May 2011 07:37:57 +0000

I recently came across a great Mashup while on Youtube. It combines Madonna’s Vogue and Ducksauce’s song Barbra Streisand. Her style in the video is reminds us of current trends that have people shaving or pinning their hair on the sides of their head to get that Mohawk look, or just accentuate top volume.

Madonna Vs Duck Sauce – Barbra Streisand Strikes A Pose! (Vogue) Robin Skouteris Mix

To get this style with short hair, use a small curling iron or rollers to set curls in the hair, using Kevin.Murphy Damage.Manager to prep the hair. Once the curls have cooled, remove any clips or rollers and use your fingers and a small bit of the Kevin.Murphy Easy.Rider to separate and define the curls. Use the Kevin.Murphy Powder.Puff to add any volume you need to the top. Then section out the sides of the hair and brush it back and up towards your crown and pin in place with bobby pins, being sure to hide them within the hair.

Think this look is for you? Come in to Emerson Salon for your next appointment!

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How to be Top Of The World With The Hair Of Dev From The Cataracs

Franz — Wed, 11 May 2011 19:23:47 +0000

Dev of the Cataracs, most noted for her song Bass Down Low, recently came out with the song Top of the World. Known for her Electronic stylings and “sing-talk” vocals, Dev is making a name for herself in the music world.

She is a girl for flair and texture. Her haircut is super layered and is cut to be shorter on her right and longer on her left. To get her short, punky texture, spray Kevin.Murphy Heated.Defense on dry hair and flat iron with a 1/2″ wide iron. Then use Night.Rider to define the texture.

She also likes to create a pompadour in her hair at times (like at the top of the post and 2:25 in the video). This style can be surprisingly easy to create. When I do this style, I like to start with Kevin.Murphy Body.Builder mousse to create volume and then I blow dry the hair back on top, and down on the sides. Once dry I push the front of the hair forward to create the pomp and use Kevin.Murphy Session.Spray to hold the style, pinning any hair that need be pinned.

Check out the awesome video for Top of the World here! WARNING! It may be considered inappropriate by some people. Just sayin’.

Post by Franz

Have You Heard The New Lady Gaga Single “The Edge Of Glory”

Alex — Tue, 10 May 2011 03:47:18 +0000

I love the new single. It’s a huge throwback to the late 80′s early 90 divas like Celine Dion and Cher. Album drops in a week.

What do you think about the new single?

Learn how to do Adele’s Bun from “Rolling in the Deep”

Franz — Tue, 10 May 2011 03:41:32 +0000

Yet again, I am impressed by Adele. I love, love, LOVE her! Her new single, ‘Rolling in The Deep,’ has been on repeat in my head for weeks. The official video for the single is unique, artistic, and refreshing. I came across an alternate video with the studio footage and was in awe! From her voice, to the side bun she rocks, to her lashes, she has a great sense of personal style. Her hair throughout both videos are great inspiration for summer hair styles.

My favorite look of hers from these videos is her side bun with a twisted bang! For a good look at this, go to 2:06 and 2:45 on the video. To get this look you need to start with the right products. When your hair is damp work in Kevin.Murphy’s Anti.Gravity for root volume, and Hair.Resort for texture and hold. Then blow dry your hair upside down for maximum volume. Start with parting out your bangs; remember that the farther over the eye you go, the better.

Back comb/tease the rest of your hair at the roots, and then smooth the surface down with a brush so that you don’t see all the back combing you have done. The bun will be on the opposite side you parted your bangs. When you’re smoothing out your hair, smooth it towards the side the bun will be on. Loosely pull the hair into a low pony tail behind your ear, level with your jaw. Once it is in the pony tail tease it with a brush, again smoothing the surface. Twist your hair around the base of the pony tail and secure it with bobby pins to create the bun. The bangs are the easy part! All you have to do is twist them away from your face and pin the end into the base of the bun.

If you watch the video closer you will see she has a few different styles you can re-create with the basics I showed you! Good luck and enjoy!

Post by Ellen