D’Arcy Harrison's Bio

D’Arcy Harrison became a transplant from the Rhode Island area over 10 years ago. Originally, she came to the Pacific Northwest to do fringe theatre after receiving her B.F.A in Acting from Emerson College in Boston, MA. She even received a Seattle Times Footlight Award for her performance/production of Oleanna in 2002.

After working in retail and restaurants, she discovered her passion for using hair as a creative and professional medium. For over 9 years, D’Arcy has strived to combine her technical expertise with her innate artistic touch. Most recently, she attended the new Vidal Sassoon Academy in Seattle for hair cutting. D’Arcy is also an educator for It&ly Hairfashion haircolor based out of Milan, Italy.

D’Arcy’s philosophy of hair includes the belief that form must be in harmony with function and therefore, must be in line with the clients’ needs and wishes. “I love doing hair and talking with people. It brings me joy to make people feel good about their hair. I come from an artistic family so I consider myself a ‘Hair Designer’ as creating something especially for a client is really important!â€

She excels in: individual consultation, wavy/curly hair textures, dimensional color (block, foil and balayage), custom color formulation/color correction,creative cuts and client collaboration, men’s barber cuts, precision cutting, and formal/bridal/vintage styling.

Email D’Arcy at darsula7@gmail.com for appointment requests and questions.
For her online portfolio go to www.facebook.com/DARCYHAIRDESIGN.
Check out her Price List and Public Calendar (Wed-Sat 10-8pm).

Favorite Movies
I love horror and zombie movies. Some of my favorites are from the 70's and early 80's. To name them: Suspiria by Dario Argento, The Fog the original directed by John Carpenter, Dawn of the Dead (original and remake by George A. Romero), Resident Evil, House of a Thousand Corpses by Rob Zombie, Amityville Horror the original, and Looker with Albert Finney and Susan Dey.
Favorite Music
Bjork, Tori Amos, Madonna, B-52's, the Verve, the early Beatles, the Sundays, Cher, Beyonce, Bat for Lashes, M.I.A., Britney, Christina Aguilera, Pink, Leona Lewis, Johnny Cash, Banjo /Bluegrass, Beastie Boys, Glorious Melle Mel and the Furious Five, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Janet Jackson,Kelly Clarkson, Wicked, Little Shop of Horrors, Garbage, Pat Benatar, Bob Marley's "Catch a Fire" album, Foxy Brown, Blondie, Gwen Stefani, Tegan & Sara
Favorite Restaurant
Citrus Thai for its convenience to my apartment and for its quality
Where you can find me on Friday night
Right now I am doing hair until 8pm! And then I would either head home, snuggle in with watching the Ghost Whisperer, dinner warming in the oven with my cat Sassy meowing for her kibble,.... OR! headed over to friends' house up on Capitol Hill for a snack, a drink and maybe some Wii. Very exciting!
What I love most about being a stylist
I love doing hair because I think connections with people are very important for the soul and every time I make someone feel good after being in my chair I feel a little lift. Whether my clients need a haircut or a genune listening ear they know they can count on me for both. My dream is to build a rapport with my clients that is unique, because I truly absorb their wishes, ideas, concerns and needs. My technical skills are based in precision so I have the ability to translate my clients' consultation into an attractive and practical cut designed just for them and their features. I have an opportunity to be creative and methodical in my job and executing a well planned hair service is highly satsfying to me. I think humor is important, bringing a little levity to the sometimes serious or stressful experience getting a haircut/hair color. Bottom line: I love it when a client trusts in me and leaves with a big smile on his or her face.
Favorite hairstyle
For women: Soft, touchable romantic waves with high shine. Think Lauren Bacall, or Alice in the new Alice in Wonderland movie. For men: Clipper cut Ivy league style (short and crisp on the sides/back with extra length on top in order to create a slick side part)
Favorite hair product
Moroccan Styling Oil: It doesn't build up on the hair, protects color with anti-oxidants and UV filters, makes coarser hair soft with heat styling, nourishes and repairs, and gives great luminous shine using natural silicones. I use it on my hair ALL the time!
Favorite coffee house
Caffe Vita