Why Pinup Tag

What Makes it a Pinup Hairstyle?

Posted on July 21, 2014
in Bridal Hair, hair care, Hair Dreams, On-Site Wedding Styling, Styling, Styling Tips, Wedding Hair Styles, Weddings
by marketeer

So you keep noticing Hollywood glam queens like Katy Perry, Scarlett Johansson, Georgia May Jagger, and Taylor Swift with their show stopping, high volume, classic Hollywood icon do’s?  If you want to achieve that ultra-glam look for yourself, remember, these new Hollywood glam queens are only re-inventing the classic glam styles inspired by the originals such as Jean Harlow, Marilyn Monroe, Jane Wyman, Dorothy Hart from the 1930’s to the 1950’s.

So what exactly qualifies as a “Pinup Do”?  Think flapper-inspired, vibrant tints and dramatic curls for an authentic pinup hairstyle. A Veronica Lake inspired mane with pin curl bangs. High-rise up dos with headbands, big volume retro bee hives, glossy side swept manes. Pinups do’s look neat and sleek with fly aways controlled. You will see retro finger waves, and a feathered head piece to set it off. Voluminous up-dos with sequined, silver or gold splashes of hair accessories and side swept retro waves set off with glam clips.

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An Up-Close and Personal Experience with Keratin-Bonded Hair Extensions

Posted on April 11, 2014
in Hair Extensions, Keratin Bonded Extensions, Pinup Message, Thinning Hair
by marketeer

Recently, one of our awesome clients wrote about her experience getting Keratin Bonded hair extensions with Lindsey. Here’s K.J.’s story…

I started losing my hair in 2006 after a series of really traumatic events. Actually, it happened within a 5 day time period. On a Tuesday, I had, at least I thought, a full head of very fine, baby thin hair. But I had enough that my stylist nor myself never knew anything different other than I had a lot of it. I was always told that… I had a ton of baby thin, fine hair. That was a Tuesday. Thursday and Friday it did seem odd, it got harder to style and then Saturday morning I had ½ of what I had that previous Tuesday and hairspray, volumizers, etc. wouldn’t hold a curl, shape, or style. The oddest thing though… I never shed any hair.

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Just say no to parabens!

Posted on February 8, 2014
in hair care, Products
by marketeer

It seems everywhere we look, labels carry the phrase “Paraben Free”. So the opposite (and likely not so good for ya) would be Paraben Full”? Paraben schmaraben, what is a girl to do? There are so many warnings and things to be concerned with in regards to our health and exposure to various chemicals and substances. Sometimes it seems less exhausting to plead ignorance and keep our pretty little heads blissfully in the sand.

However, with just enough exposure to that sand and parabens our pretty little heads will no longer look so good when potentially the rest our body is fighting cancer or ill effects due to exposure to toxic ingredients.

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Why We’re Not Your Typical Hoity-Toity Salon

Posted on January 14, 2014
in hair care, Pinup Message, Ravenna Salon, West Seattle Salon
by marketeer

We have all been in those high volume, high pressure, and high priced salons.  You know… the ones where you feel the need to don your spikey new Louboutins, oh-so-tight skinny jeans and even get your hair done before you go? Now, how can a gal kick her feet up and truly relax and feel pampered as the queen of the day that she truly is when all that pressure and craziness is going on?

Your sisters at Pinup know just what you need for a session of pampering and beautification. What makes your team at Pinup stand out above so many other salons?

We are Divas of Detail, hair obsessed, Color Creationists, and personal style coaches for your locks. Your girls at Pinup are pursuing our dreams of making your dreams come true. We are all about facilitating the inner curl from your untamed mane, creating color masterpieces, and tending to your personal style and flair.

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Stylists That Have Your Back: What Makes Pinup Salon Special

Posted on August 28, 2013
in hair care, Ravenna Salon, West Seattle Salon
by marketeer

You know the drill. You’ve been getting your hair cut and colored at the salon Downtown for years, with results that are just ‘okay’, a price tag that’s a teensy bit higher than you’d like to pay for those results, and a lackluster experience overall.

Screen Shot 2013-08-27 at 5.30.37 PMIck. The experience of getting your hair done is supposed to be better. You’re supposed to love your hair when you walk out of the salon, tossing it over your shoulders or relishing the feel of the wind. Your trip in to see a stylist should really end with great results, and maybe be something you enjoy and even look forward to. I mean, you do have to live with and love your hair for a couple of months to come.

We may be a bit biased, but there are some things about Pinup Salon that makes us special, and we feel we stand out from your typical salon in a few awesome ways:

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