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Emerson Salon
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Categories: Hair Salons, Barbers
Neighborhood: First Hill909 E Pike St
(between 10th Ave & Broadway)
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 323-7437
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- Hours:
Mon-Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sun. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- By Appointment Only:
- No
16 reviews for Emerson Salon
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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.
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Just moved into the area, and used to get my hair cut at the Aveda school back where I lived. It was fun, but I wanted something more consistent. I prefer the feel of barber shops, but like the quality of hair cuts at salons better. Well, here you can get the best of both!
The inside of the shop has the classic barber vibe, and the quality of the cut was very good. In fact, I could not have asked for better, but will reserve the 5th star for consistency after I go back a few times more :) Optional straight razor shave on face would put this place over the edge too
Of note, they say about half of the clients are women, so applicable girls, don't be shy!
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I have been to Emerson twice now, and had the same stylist Marissa each time. Both times she cut my hair and styled it to perfection, giving me exactly what I wanted.
I love the atmosphere here, and I always feel welcomed and comfortable.
I highly recommend them, and don't plan on finding another hair stylist any time soon!
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I had a great experience at Emerson Salon and also with Peter. Everyone was very friendly and personable. My cut is great! Peter gave me bangs and offered advice/recommendations on what to do with my hair. I will definitely return for my next cut! Thank you Peter!
I first walked into Emerson in mid-December after getting yet another bad haircut from people who were paid to do otherwise. Three bad haircuts in a row, no less, from two different people, which had left me with very little remaining for anyone to work with. So I became a walk-in at Emerson, hoping someone might be able to do something.
D'Arcy immediately took me under her wing, and up the stairs, where we talked about what was left of my hair, and could she possibly shape it so that I maybe looked a just little bit like I was a girl, and it might could grow out a little better-looking? Pretty please?
She worked MAGIC! All of a sudden I looked like a girl again, rather than a boy with a massively over-developed chest. I even started getting compliments!!
That was just over 3 months ago, and I've since been in for another reshaping, a bang trim and just recently, a new cut. Now, I'm rockin' a Dusty Springfield/Twiggy sort of vibe with my hair.
Frankly, I think it's amazing what D'Arcy can do with a person's hair, just from -- as she put it -- "listening to what the hair tells her." And she's fun and funny and extremely good at making people look the best they can.
During the third bad haircut experience, my sweetie got his hair cut as well, by the same "stylist," who gave us each EXACTLY the same razza-frazza freaking haircut. Sweetie boy's hair doesn't grow as quickly as mine, so he's just recently seen D'Arcy for the first time. HE now looks like a pulled-together kind of person, rather than a person who's simply trying to grow out a really bad, super short, haircut.
I am now a seriously happy camper regarding the care and tending of my hair. And I'm not paying much more than I was at either of the other hair establishments I've patronized in the neighborhood, maybe a couple bucks. But the results are worlds better, and I am a seriously happy camper.
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Usually, I don't love my hair cut. Typically, I get home and think "It'll look better when it grows out" No more.
Yesterday, I hit up emerson salon, got a cut with Rusty and LOVED it. He was nice and easy to talk to while I was getting my cut. I felt totally at ease, unlike other places where I feel like I'm not cool enough to get my hair cut at. They've got me hooked, I love my hair cut, the salon is beautiful, and the people are nice. Thanks!
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Let me just start by saying Rusty Jones is a hair genius. I have a bad habit of letting my hair go way too long between cuts and colors. Rusty NEVER makes me feel bad about it. When I finally get back in to see him, he knows just what to do. I've been "seeing" Rusty for about 4 years. The transformation in this salon is incredible. I was blown away when I walked in after a long, long hair neglection period and I immediately fell in love with the new look. I love sitting in the chair watching Seattle hustle and bustle by. I love the rich Big City feel of the place.
Now, lets talk performance - Rusty has done me red, blondish, highlights, low lights, and now my favorite rich brown. He always puts a little "Rusty" in it and the color lasts and lasts. My hair feels so good. The style lasts, the color doesn't wash out, my grey stays hidden, I fall in love with my hair all over again after my "Rusty Fix".
Just so you readers out there know... I strayed once in the last 4 years and paid a heavy price - Thank God Rusty was able to put my hair back together again. I LOVE Emerson Salon and I HIGHLY recommend at least taking a look inside this small Capitol Hill establishment. Tell'em Monnette sent you.
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I am very happy with the gang here and I have known Lancer and Rusty a few years now
Lancer cuts my hair every 2 weeks weather I need it or not I like to keep it short and trim
I also like the new look of the Salon it has a very comfortable feel to it ,and the colors on the walls are soothing, so if you live on the hill and don't want to pay LA prices, these guys also don't have there noses so high in the air that you can't afford a haircut, I'm sure you have been to a few Salons like that in Seattle
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Good basic haircut, reasonable price. Open Sundays!
Have you ever seen Beauty Shop? Well, this is basically the same deal going on here, except that this salon isn't as ghetto.
Brand new and renovated. Its 1880s themed with some cool gadgets involved (wheen you go in, toy with one of the machines and the gears start turning). I personally know the owner, hes a great guy, down to earth, so all your business will be going to a good cause!
cha cha cha check it out.
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The beauty of Seattle--and a strong reason why I continue to be a resident of said city--is that consumers are empowered to choose eclectic, individually-owned mom n' pop stores over stale franchises for goods and services. I take every opportunity possible to eat, shop, and browse such establishments. How glad I am that Emerson among such businesses located in my neighborhood.
Initially I was excited to walk by their new storefront and see that, in the spirit of its Capitol Hill address, Emerson is striving to maintain its quirky individuality while remaining sophisticated yet without a corporate feel. I knew I had to try them but remembered that, as a male, I typically receive that sort of "Supercuts," in-and-out service at a normally exorbitant rate. Regardless of price and locale, most hair stylists seem to treat their male clientele not unlike new military recruits: buzz, buzz, clip, pay me now.
I've had my hair done twice by one stylist who goes by the name "Rusty." I honestly will recommend him to anyone I know. The minute I knew I was getting custom-tailored, individual service was when Rusty interrupted our casual conversation to peer in the mirror, stare intently and, in his verbiage, "balance" a heavy spot of hair on my head with his clippers. He was extremely competent and timely, but did not let me leave Emerson without a simple yet perfectly trimmed hairdo.
I am done visiting barber shops staffed by indifferent stylists who provide me with, at best, a lopsided cut with a blasé attitude and mediocre service. From now on, I am using Emerson for my hair trimming needs; and so should you.
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Marissa cuts my hair VERY well. This is a good value, classy but not pretentious, salon. I like staying on the hill-- downtown salons are NOT worth it.
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I've been told that the new floor is a special kind of material that doesn't get warped from the water from the sinks and flooding that might occur in the shop. Although it looks a little odd this makes perfect business sense to me. So they are forgiven :P
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9/22/2008
I don't know the owner and probably never will so this is a totally unbiased review. Honestly I… Read more »
I am so glad I am the first to review this place. Emerson Salon is a brand new salon that will have its Grand Opening on August 14th. I know the new owner and he showed me what the salon used to look like. Let me tell you, the new owner has completely redone the salon and it looks GREAT! He even kept two of the stylists that worked their previously. You should definitely check this place out. They are open for business!
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Lancer's the best! I've been getting my hair cut by him for years now, and I love what they did to the salon. Reasonable prices, great cuts - you can't go wrong.
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Emerson Salon is by far one of the best hair salons I have been to in a long long time. The stylist who fixed my very "scary" hair that had been touched by 3 other salons, did such an amazing job. She was sweet offered me something to drink, made sure I was comfortable, had something to read. I felt like I was there for a spa day. The stylist also had great recommendations for me, which was extremely helpful. The salon was amazing as well, wonderful furniture and great vibe. I actually live in the hawks pririe area down south a good 45mins to 1 hour away, I was visiting friends and decided to try a new salon, Emerson, and it was definitely worth it. I am now dedicated to driving every few months up to see my friend and have my hair done by Emersons salon!
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