Daemon says:

“I really don’t trust a lot of people with my hair, but I’ve had people close to me recommend Lancer Forney at the Emerson Salon. I finally had a chance to get my hair done by him.

Now my hair has been notorious for being rather wild. I get my thick long hair from my dad and it has stifled a lot of hairdressers for years. He wanted to try this new Perfection Smoothing System on me, and I was thinking that this would be like other relaxers or texturizers. I was wrong.

That whole procedure was not invasive at all unlike traditional ones. In fact he was also able to do the coloring right after we shampooed the treatment out. He had a bunch of hair swatches to help compare the different shades and how they would compliment with my natural hair color. in the end I ended up with some of the best hair I’ve ever had in years…not since my old hairdresser back in Long Beach retired some 15 years ago.

The vibe here is very easy going, unlike most salons where it could be a bit on the pretentious side. I was there for four hours, but I had so much fun chatting it up with everyone there while getting my hair done it didn’t even feel like it at all. To call Lancer a stylist is an understatement. He’s an artist. He knows what he’s doing and can even turn my mangled mess into something I can actually be proud of.

He also recommended this Morrocan Oil shampoo and conditioner that will preserve everything that was performed that day. Yeah this stuff and the salon ain’t cheap but when it comes to your hair you get what you pay for, and compared to all the uber-pretentious salons I’ve been at it’s actually a good value since you’re getting so much more than just a haircut.

Lancer is the man you want. Of course, if he’s booked Kate’s a wonderful stylist too!”

Daniel says:

“If y’all, ladies or gentlemen, need a hair cut… this place is the spot. Personally Kate Kalnins is the best. She is a taller gal, wearing a lot of black.. Anyway she really does amazing work and she is very thorough.”

Great job guys! Check out these reviews and all of our reviews on our Yelp page.

Meredith recently reviewed her visit with D’Arcy on Yelp:

“D’Arcy Harrison is the BEST stylist I’ve ever been to, and I’ve certainly done my homework. First of all, she sat down with me for about 15-20 minutes the first time I came in, just to get to know my personality and my preferences. No one has ever done that with me before, but it should be required when dealing with someone’s hair. During the entire appointment, she was pretty much educating me on all things hair…I learned a ton about the balayage process, as well as other tips on how to maintain a great cut and color.

I’ve been getting balayage for the past 2 years, but no one has paid as much attention to detail as D’Arcy does. The color turned out beautifully, and the cut (a short bob) was adorable, too! I’ve gotten numerous compliments on my hair in the past few months, even from really catty girls who don’t just hand out the ‘feed goods’!! I have another appointment with her tomorrow, and I can’t wait to see what king of magic she works on me this time!” (Read full review here)

Katherine, another client at Emerson Salon, has posted an update to her review. Here is the post about her first visit: “……I was fed up and wanted my RED. I looked around and found Emerson through a simple Google search of “Red hair Seattle”. I immediately came on to yelp and started to read reviews. I found Amanda S.’s review and decided right then I would go here and try D’Arcy.

BINGO! She red bleached my hair and put a semi permanent color on that really pops! Its exactly the color I showed her. I was nervous about semi permanent seeing I had DIY red hair in high school that was awful, but I’m writing this 3ish weeks later and my hair is still the same exact red as when I walked out their door! And double bonus, although I have dyed my pillow, every towel in the house and a couple of shirts, this stuff actually washes out of fabric, something manic panic in HS didn’t. Doesn’t wash out of my hair, washes out of my clothes, I’m in heaven.”

This happy “blood” redhead was told by D’Arcy to return in 3-5 weeks in order to retouch the grow-out of her dark brown hair. It is important that this color is maintained on a regular basis to make it look its best. This is also because application can become complicated if the new growth is more than an inch due to the fact that the chemicals behave differently with the warmth of the head. If there is more than the one inch of growth- bleach or color must be applied to the area beyond the 1″ prior to applying to the root. This can take additional time and can cost more money than a straightforward retouch.

Here is the follow up on Katherine’s return:

“I got my hair re-done about a week ago ….and GREAT customer service! I’m so glad I found this place! Did I mention that my hair looks just as perfect as it did the first time?” (full reviews here)

She heeded the advice of her stylist and was rewarded with consistent color! HINT: to keep a vibrant red shade at its optimum make sure to wash in lukewarm to cold water, shampoo less frequently (we recommend using FRESH.HAIR spray dry shampoo by Kevin Murphy), and shampoo with sulfate free shampoo. Sulfates are salts that fade color.

Thanks for the props Katherine! The red looks fabu on YOU!

Essy also just posted a new review with D’Arcy on 12/2: “I have never been loyal to any hair salon let alone a single person. To be honest I never had such a haircut that I loved so much that I sought out one specific person. But I have been going to D’Arcy now for several months and love her!

In these past months i’ve seen her i’ve gone through several different looks. She has given me awesome bangs (something I always wanted but never tried) and taught me how to train them. Cut off 13 inches to donate, and given me a very stylish bob (random people would compliment me on the street). And now is helping me grow out those bangs. –yes i cant seem to keep the same look for more than a week!

I sincerely recommend D’Arcy. Best of all she listens to what you want and then tells you what will look good. Afterall SHE is the professional!” (full review)

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Check out the great new review of Emerson Salon in the Spectator:

Emerson

909 East Pike Street

Reviewed by Kelton Sears

Emerson Salon is where you go when you want to make sure your hair is going to look exactly how you want it. The hair stylists there are incapable of giving bad haircuts. It’s actually impossible for them to do so. They just don’t know how.

Stepping back a bit: Emerson Salon is over on Pike Street, right across the way from QFC. Despite the salon’s name, it isn’t American Transcendentalist themed. However, it is transcendentally huge, wood paneled and cavernously gorgeous. Henry David Thoreau would be at high fashion home inside.

Cuts are $40, which is pricey. But let me reiterate — you get what you pay for. What you pay for is an immaculate haircut.

On average, the stylists at Emerson have been cutting hair for approximately a million years. I have had my hair cut by four different stylists there, and during conversation each has mentioned how they’ve been cutting hair for a long, long time.

It shows.

Watching Lancer, Rusty or D’Arcy wield a razor and a pair of scissors is like watching a single samurai slice through an entire invading Mongolian army. It is awe-inspiring and frightening in its sheer efficiency and speed.

Even if you are not thirsty, the receptionist will insist that you have a complimentary drink while you watch your head quickly transform into a comelier state of being. Sipping on soda and watching yourself get hotter in a giant wood paneled room is pretty much the epitome of luxury.

Emerson not only does cuts, they practically have a menu of different services they provide for your head. They offer seven different kinds of coloring, including a fancy exclusive French alternative called “Balayage” that Drew Barrymore has done or something. It’ll make you real pretty.

Think of Emerson as the opposite of Great Clips. You will not feel vaguely uncomfortable inside its walls, you will not wonder if you will leave looking like a Troll Doll and you will not pay $5. If you are willing to pony up a little extra cash, Emerson will make your hair look so good.

Link to the full article

Posted on the Emerson Salon Facebook page today.

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Check out these great reviews for Rusty

I got a great cut from Rusty!

I have some serious haircut stress, and have had for some time. I just don’t like getting my hair cut.

I was a walk-in and Rusty was available that afternoon. Now, I know that being a drop-in is risky, but I’m new to the city and didn’t have much to go on. I’m so glad I stopped in when I did! He took my fine, not very thick hair, and made it look GOOD! He corrected the odd layers that the last dresser had haphazardly made, and my hair came out looking both healthier and thicker.

He also took the time to talk to me about any and every product I had questions about, as well as take the time to do a texturized, messy wavy look when the cut was done.

And free bangs trims!

I’m happy. (Aja G.)

I have had my hair cut here several times and it turns out great every time. Rusty is my hair stylist and he is great, always takes time to hear what I want and makes my hair look great! He lets me know what will and won’t work for my hair type and why, and I have been happy with the end result.

As a bonus you can book your appointment through their website which I like better than calling. (Natalie G.)

“The salon is clean and has great music. The receptionist is friendly and inviting.  I had a cut and color by Franz.

I have difficult hair to cut and coloring can sometimes be challenging.  I went in with a basic idea of what I wanted.  Franz listened. I asked if he had any ideas. WoW! He carefully gave great detail on enhancements to my original idea.  I went with it.  He double checked with me and showed me the colors that I had requested.  He was able to adjust the colors so there were exactly what I wanted.

The cut was perfect. The colors were amazing. I’ve never had so many compliments on my hair. Franz is an artist with hair. On top of that he’s very friendly, gives great hair care tips and recommends the product that would work for me.  The hair product I bought is incredible. He wasn’t just selling stuff.

By recommending Franz I have kept my integrity in tact.  No warm fuzzies just because it would make him feel good.  Give Franz and Emerson Salon a try. It worked me and I think it will work for you.” (Yelp Danny)

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Think any of these are a good look for you? Book an appointmnet with Franz by calling 206-323-7437 or book online at Emersonsalon.com or emersonsalon@gmail.com.

He mirrored back everything I explained and laid out his action plan and got to work.

35 minutes later I left with a great haircut and some great styling tips! Can’t wait to go back and get some color ” (Thanks Michael)

Check out our latest review on Yelp

My appointment was on Thursday the 23rd. I met with Franz, who sat me down and had a conversation with me. What do I like about my hair, what don’t I like, what have I done before and why, what am I looking for now. After the consultation, he told me what he wanted to do, how he’d do it, and what it should end up like. He then opened his Macbook in front of the mirror (was that there the whole time??) and showed me some examples. He was enthusiastic and seemed genuinely interested in making my hair styling experience a positive and rewarding one.

Wash, cut, and style, Franz was up front with what he was using and why (“Not many people know this is a volumizing shampoo, but it definitely gives more body to work with and works great with your hair”) and even went so far as to show me how to style it different ways to add versatility to the style. I have never been as impressed with a haircut in my life.

In addition, the entire experience from scheduling to the post haircut glamour shot for his portfolio (and the website) was gentle and warming. So much so that the star I would have taken off for rescheduling was completely regained by the positive experience. I’m sure someday I will have to get my haircut somewhere else for some reason, but I hope it’s no time soon.

Feel free to book an appointment with Franz by calling 206-323-7437 or booking online at Emersonsalon.com or emersonsalon@gmail.com

Next time your at Barnes & Noble check out the June issue of Entrepreneur Magazine, there is a whole page on Emerson Salon.

“I recently had my second visit at Emerson Salon with John and I am a fan. The first time I went to Emerson, I got exactly what I asked for (haircut the way I wanted). I was hoping that my second visit would also be just as satisfying–and it was. Besides being super friendly and laid back, John listened to my needs and asked all of the right questions to ensure that I would walk out of the salon satisfied with a new do. Well, John-thanks for your awesome skills. You are the only hair stylist that I have returned to consecutively since moving to Seattle. The salon itself is pretty unique, with an antique/hip vibe-very appropriate for Capitol Hill. I will be back!” (thanks Rachael B.)

Book your next appointemnt with John!