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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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Friday, October 28th, 2011

Emerson Salon Reviewed by The Seattle University Spectator

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.

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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!

Saturday, September 5th, 2009

Thanks Emily!

Emily just gave Emerson Salon great review on Yelp. Check out this and all of our reviews on our Yelp profile.

I have been to Emerson Salon several times now. Marissa is amazing. I quickly gave her free range on my hair and she has always done a wonderful job. She will cut your hair to fit you. I went from being a red-head to a dirty blond by her handy work. She matched the hair color with my skin tone so well. (A rather difficult thing to do w/ my skin). I have had sooo many people compliment me on my hair (people have stopped me on the street)… and I have been able to refer several people :-) The environment is very laid back and everything is very clean and well kept. Also, I never felt pressured to buy any product. (This has happened in almost every salon I’ve been to before and I find it rather annoying). I will be sticking with Marissa for as long as possible!

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Friday, September 4th, 2009

King-5 Best of Western Washington Competition

Emerson Salon has been nominated to participate in the Best of Western Washington (BOWW) competition with many other Seattle area salons. We currently participating in the best barber category and are in second place. If you haven’t done so already, we need your help! Please head on over to our King-5 Profile and vote for Emerson Salon as the best hair salon in Seattle!


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Thursday, August 20th, 2009

Thanks Marissa!

Marissa posted a great review of her trip to Emerson Salon to our Yelp profile:

I had a razor cut here today by Emily, and I couldn’t be happier! I have NEVER had bangs that didn’t look like some kind of cockatoo crest, but somehow she made it work. She took her time, too – spent about an hour perfecting my hair and giving me advice on how to style it. The price was completely reasonable, and she didn’t push any products, either. I will definitely be coming back.

Read this and other reviews on our Yelp profile. Book an appointment today with Emily!

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Saturday, August 15th, 2009

Thanks Garrett!

Another 5 star review on our Yelp! profile:

“I found Emerson Salon when I was looking for somewhere to help me donate my hair to Locks of Love. I have very thick curly hair. I cannot begin to describe to you the nightmare I have had trying to find people who can cut my hair competently. At Emerson I got more then competence. It is, without a doubt, the best haircut I have ever had. It has grown in so nicely. I am exceedingly pleased with it.

In addition to that the service was great. They were helpful, friendly, and not at all snooty. Everyone seemed happy to be working there, which for a hair salon is rare. It is a great place. I will be getting all of my future cuts there.”

(Garrett had his hair done by D’Arcy Harrison)

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Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

Thanks Dalarie!

Thank you Dalarie for a great review of your trip to our Salon!

“I was in desperate need of highlights (ROOTS) and I checked good ole cragslist’s beauty services section and saw the advertisement for foils starting at 65. Good deal for seattle. I had darcy and it was the best hair experience I’ve ever had in my life. She got the foils on QUICK. She’s a very cool chick and was quick and confident. I have no patience….and they were the best beautiful highlights I’ve ever had. If I wasn’t moving I would never go anywhere else besides that hair salon. GREAT SERVICE, thank you D’arcy!”

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Saturday, August 8th, 2009

Are You Looking For A Hair Salon In Seattle?


If you are looking for a new hair salon to visit in Seattle, we think that Emerson Salon is the right choice for you. Here are three key reasons why our salon could change your life. Yes that is how much we believe in what we do.

1. Our Experience
All of our stylists are hair experts with years of experience at styling and coloring hair and learning the most cutting edge techniques. We have seen and done it all. Got a hair problem? We can fix it. Looking to enhance your look? We can do that as well. We look forward to making you look your best in a way that is both easy and affordable for you!

2. We Are Down To Earth
The atmosphere at Emerson Salon is as casual and down to earth as it comes. Styling our customer’s hair and look isn’t just work at our salon, but an opportunity to express our artistry. We love getting to do what we do best every day and meet so many interesting and exciting people in the course of our work. Because we see your hair as the focus of everything we do, we don’t have any distractions like live DJ’s or espresso stands. Our work and our prices are designed around providing the tools, experience, and skills to give you an amazing and compelling hair style.

3. Our Neighbors
It is hard to speak highly enough of the awesome neighbors we have here in the Pike/Pine corridor in Seattle. The neighborhood is currently undergoing a massive renaissance and vying with Fremont to capture the title of true center of the universe. Visiting our salon gives you the perfect excuse to tour the block and sample tasty treats or discover a new hang out at amazing shops like OddFellows, Healeo, Cafe Vita, Cupcake Royale or Molly Moon.

Stop on by and check our our salon and meet our great stylists, or book your appointment today with the online booking form to the right. We look forward to getting to know you!

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Sunday, May 3rd, 2009

Tips For A Successful Salon Experience

Here are some tips on making your next salon visit a successful one!

Appointments
-Try and arrive 5-15 minutes early to an appointment (especially if you are a new client.) We want to make sure we have as much time as possible to go over your hair needs and consultation in order to provide the best possible experience. Leave yourself ample time to get through traffic, park, pay your meter and/or walk to the salon. Avoid bringing small children to the salon, they can lead to stress, distraction or mistakes and greatly increase the length of your visit. Remember, a relaxed stress free salon visit is a successful salon visit.

Consultations
-Some people think stylists know what they want right away but the more the client shares the more satisfied the client will be in the end. Bring a picture, talk about goals, styling issues, etc. The more info the better!

Follow Recommendations
-Your stylist spent a few hours giving you styling tips, applying customized color and making product recommendations so that you can get the most out of your new haircut or color! We are here to help you. Your hair is an investment and your stylist has your best interest in mind.

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Friday, April 17th, 2009

The Evolution of a Mohawk…

Paka, one of our long standing clients, had very short hair and wanted a change. He had had tried several different versions of fades and even medium-length shaggy hair, but none of it seemed just right to him.

His hair is coarse and grows *very* fast. One day he asked for a mohawk. I told him “Sure thing! Just grow out the top a little more before we start and then it will just be a matter of time before you have one!”

To keep his mohawk up, I used Fudge’s “Pump Up” to blow it out. To hold it together upward, I then used Alterna’s “Hair Concrete”, and to freeze it in place, I used Fudge’s “Membrane Gas”.

Here is a visual record of Paka’s hairstyle change progression!






-posted by Lancer

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