Vann Edge Salon

Cassidy and everyone here do an amazing job! The foot massage while your color sets is heaven! They always take care of me and make it an enjoyable experience.

Christopher is one of the best hair stylists I’ve ever had. It is so hard to find a hairstylist that can make my very fine blonde hair feel so luxurious and he does it every time. The color is absolutely perfect and the layering makes my hair feel so full and soft. And he makes you feel so comfortable the whole appointment. If you want to zone out with a magazine? Go for it. Christopher is my new go-​to stylist in Seattle.

This was my first time at Vann Edge I had an appointment with Cassidy after work. I got there early and was greeted, my coat was taken for me, and I was led to a waiting area in the back. They have foot massagers! While I was waiting I was offered a hand massage. When Cassidy was ready for me we had a quick chat about my hair and before the cut started I was given a neck and shoulder massage. It was heavenly. I love the cut, Cassidy was so personable, and just plain great. I was introduced to some awesome Aveda products, and purchased one that I’m really excited about. The prices are great and the service is wonderful. I have found my place. I 100% recommend Vann Edge.

Just discovered this place on 1^st. Ave in downtown Seattle. Excellent excellent service… including hot tea and a foot rub in the cozy waiting area/​spa. Hot face towels for the guys as your stylist washes your hair. It’s pretty damn sweet. I recommend stylist Josh V (for guys especially since I’m a guy and he does a super job with my crazy, weird head of hair). Pretty much amazing. Love this place. You’re missing out if you don’t at least check it out. New fan!

I’ve been going to Vann– Edge 6 months now & have seen Cassidy & Christopher. Very pleased w/​all of the cuts & color I’ve gotten from both! I too am in the business of hair so I’ve a keen insight to what it takes to do what we do & they’ve exceeded my expectations by making me feel relaxed, pampered, & beautiful:) I took a class from one of the owners, that is how I knew where to go to when I moved to Seattle. I knew William Edge & Lisa Vann would only have a well knowledgeable & talented team! So look no further you will be pleased!

After many years of living in Seattle on/​off, I finally found Christopher Archiopoli though my friend from work. Gets the job done right with both styling and color. I am not one who likes to splurge on haircare but he’s definitely worth it. No need to look for another. Lovely manners and all around great stylist. So thankful I gave into investing into myself in 2016. Salon itself is typical trendy downtown salon. Love the hand massage between treatment and foot massaging machines. Like other reviewers and my friend who have followed him throughout Seattle, I agree I am hooked too. Give him a try, you will not regret it.

My New Year’s resolution for 2015 was to retire the flat iron and embrace my curls. A beautiful curly-​haired friend (who drives up from Portland to get her hair cut) sent me to Lisa Vann, who gave me the best cut and color I’ve had in years. One year later, I’m still thrilled every time I visit, and it is so freeing to embrace natural curls in rainy Seattle. Lisa creates magic with my teenage daughter’s crazy curls. She’s a true artist, and is passionate about her work, yet she’s genuine and unpretentious. I love sitting in her chair.
If gorgeous colorful hair is your thing, book an appointment with Rose. Everywhere we go people stop to ask about my daughter’s pink, blue, and purple hair. I love taking my daughter in for her appointments with Rose because I can sit in the back with the foot massager and get a hand massage from the aesthetician (sometimes I sneak in a brow wax and make-​up touch up too). And you never know what might end up in your hand while you sit there. (Champagne? Coffee? Cookies?)
There is a convenient (paid) lot to park in right next to the salon. Pike Place is just a block or so away, so I always wander down for lunch, fresh flowers, and ingredients for dinner. I leave Vann Edge feeling completely pampered.

This place is incredible! It is way more than just a hair salon, it’s an entire experience. I didn’t want to just trust anyone to cut my hair when I first moved to Seattle. This was the first salon I tried and I fell in love. They take such good care of you, and made you feel incredibly welcome.
Cassidy is a rockstar!!! My hair is very curly, and oftentimes difficult to deal with. He has amazing experience, is willing to listen to exactly what I want, and talks through the process. He tells me exactly what he is putting in my hair, and why. They give you a card at the end, listing out all the products that were used on you, giving you the option to buy, or just to have it for reference. I started using Aveda products after my first visit here, and I’m hooked! They’re naturally derived but still work.
The salon itself is gorgeous, super chic with its exposed brick. and it smells amazing!
Can’t recommend Vann Edge or Cassidy highly enough!!!

Just had a such a great haircut with Michael Matteson! I’m a curly haired person who loves to experiment with my hair, but not so much the upkeep… Michael was super laid back and fun, yet so on point. We came up with a trajectory for my hair using photos to really pinpoint the styles I am excited about and what actually works for my hair and for me as a low maintenance person. He listened to what I was looking for and helped me capture what I wanted beyond just today’s style — so excited for the styles to come too!
Not to mention he’s LOVELY. Our conversation was GENUINE and RELAXED and FUN. Often I feel like conversation has to be put on or forced by me or a hairstylist. This one flowed naturally and I even came away with great tips about outdoor activities and relationship advice that he didn’t even know he was giving. So bomb. A total treat of an experience, can’t wait to see him again!

My curly haired sisters — LISTEN UP. Run, don’t walk, to Vann Edge Salon. Christopher Archiopoli is a magician. I don’t mean he is skilled with scissors — I mean he takes frizzy, unshaped, head weeds and molds them into amazing, lush, face framing curly cues.
I am a long time Aveda product user, and I was lucky enough to have Christopher recommended to me by an Aveda rep at the downtown store. I had a wonderful experience with Danielle when I was scheduling the appointment, and I was delighted by Cassidy at the front desk when I first arrived, but the real star was Christopher. He let me know exactly what to expect throughout our time together, gave a lovely and relaxing massage, made sure I got to enjoy the decadence of getting my hair washed without having to keep up conversation, then kept me entertained and happy the whole time he was cutting.
I have had decent hair cuts before, but never like this. I have had co-​worker, friends, even a curly haired stranger on the bus comment on how great my hair looks. I am absolutely in love with this salon and with this stylist. Please do yourself a favor and check him out for yourself, and tell him Flannegan sent you!

Another awesome color and cut by Michael and excellent service by the whole team. Just the experience needed after long hours at work. Thanks for making and keeping me beautiful!

To say that Rose is incredible would be an extreme understatement. Rose has been doing my hair for 2 years now and she always wows me every time. I’ve recently decided I wanted to become a blonde babe and let me tell ya, she took me there! I started with really dark brown hair and am now a beautiful warm blonde. Rose is the Queen of foils! She treats me like I am the most important person and creates a fantastic environment that allows me to escape the stresses of my daily life. If you are looking for someone who has a creative eye for precision cuts and phenomenal color, look no further because Rose is your gal! Oh and… When you go to the shampoo bowl be ready to let everything melt away because her scalp massage is to die for!

Had a great experience! Decided to get a bob cut last minute and got an appt. Christopher was amazing, talked me through the process, showed me the products he used and gave me an amazing shoulder massage.
Definately coming back in 10 weeks for another cut!

I have been using Aveda products for 20+ years and I have been to several Aveda salons over the decades. I have to say my experience at Vann Edge has always been superb!!! Upon entering the salon I am always greeted with tea and a warm welcome. I have to say that the service in this salon consistently exceeds my expectations.
I was so fortunate to meet my stylist Christopher Archiopoli 3 years ago. Christopher always makes me feel like a million bucks! Christopher is professional, warm, talented, and he truly listens to my wants/​needs. Thank you Christopher for ALWAYS giving me a great look!!!

Great experience– Cassidy was so professional and knowledgeable, I was really happy with my haircut and color. I liked that they give you a list of all the products they use on your hair, but don’t push you to buy anything. The girl at the front desk was great too, she knew absolutely everything about their extensive live of Aveeda products. I will definitely be going back.

If you have curly hair, run, don’t walk here. Lisa does a fabulous job!

This review is for Kimberly & Rose, both of whom I highly recommend.
I am visiting Seattle for the week, and needed to get a haircut before a formal event.
Kimberly gave me a great haircut, and a really nice style as well. I had basic parameters for what I wanted for my hair, and she was able to expand on my tiny idea and make it much more interesting! Very friendly and personable — really appreciate the style Kim!
Rose waxed my eyebrows while I waited to get my haircut. I instantly got the sense I was in good hands, and felt comfortable letting her do what she thought was best. She’s incredibly personable and easy to chat with. She also mentioned she cuts hair, and based on her personal style, she probably does a great cut /​style.
The salon is very open and spacious, all the other stylists seemed very well versed in their craft and professional. Only downside was a slight miscommunication. When I originally booked my appt. the gentleman said they are transitioning to a no tip salon — so I asked if I should bring cash for the stylist and he said no. When I went to pay I reconfirmed this no tip policy — as I’m used to tipping– and was told that people usually tip their stylist 20 — 25%. I only had a few singles and a prized 2 dollar bill, as I did not go to an ATM beforehand and felt pretty embarrassed to give a dismal tip to Kimberly. Perhaps clarify the policy internally.
Bottom line, save yourself another 15 mins of Unilocal searching and go to this salon !

I’ve came to see Michael Matteson at Vann Edge since moving to Seattle in April of 2014 and wouldn’t dare go elsewhere. Whenever I have an idea about something I want to change up (cut or color) he spends time talking it through with me before getting started and it always comes out better than I’d expected. He’s an incredible artist /​stylist and I feel so grateful to have found him! He’s also great to talk to, and always ready to offer up his opinion on why Cheryl Miller is fundamentally a better basketball play than Reggie Miller, amongst other exciting topics.
The rest of the staff is also extremely helpful and customer service oriented. I’ve gotten massages and facials as well, and both were great experiences. Go there!

Christopher is simply awesome! I have only seen him twice but I already know I have found my new stylist in Seattle! He is personable, thoughtful, talented, and goes above and beyond! He listens to all my concerns and ideas before starting on my hair and educates me along the way so I can take better care of my locks. I have highlighted curly hair which is damaged by beaching and he does not shy away from taking on my requests! He gives me the look I want but makes sure to protect my hair and give me the tips I need to keep it healthy. I also get very nervous to let anyone cut my hair and on our second visit I let him work his magic without hesitation:) It’s an added plus that the rest of the staff is professional and treats you like a true guest when you are at the salon. I would recommend Christopher to any of my friends and see a long relationship with him in my future!

I love the customer service here! Cassidy does a great job with my hair, and starting the entire session off with a relaxing scalp, neck and shoulder rub is the cherry on top. Highly recommended.

I look forward to my appointments at Vann Edge because Christopher Archiopoli is so talented. I always leave with a new styling tip to try myself. The staff is incredible and they create such a warm atmosphere.
If you’re in the market for a new hair stylist, I highly recommend Christopher. He’s the best, hands down.

I’ve been a regular at VannEdge since before they were VannEdge (formally Milagros). This was back when I was a single girl and had plenty of extra time to spare at the spa. Fast forward a few years and I have two kids, like about 1.5 hours away and «free time» is something I had in my twenties.
Fact: I make time for VannEdge. Specifically, I make time for Christopher who has been doing my hair for years because I have been so happy with the results. I also regularly receive unsolicited compliments from friends and strangers alike, so I know he is truly doing great work! He is that good — highly recommend!
I also make time for monthly facials and am a part of their wellness program. Deborah is so friendly and always makes my tired skin look refreshed and renewed. Like most people my life is busy but I’ve made it clear to my husband that these trips to VannEdge are non-​negotiable.

It took me a WHILE to find a salon and a hair dresser I would love permanently here in Downtown Seattle. It was very stressful to try several places. None of the places that I have tried weren’t satisfied me 99%
Now, I am totally satisfied with Chris & Vann Edge. I love the story how Chris rescued his dogs and brought them from Texas.
Chris is an angel in hair industry. He takes his career very professionally. His after care is just overwhelming me every time. It has been 6 months that I have been going back to this place and still very happy with all the staff and the products.
I just wanted to give Chris and his staff to know that there are clients like me appriciat all your caring services for us. Thanks for treating me as a friend, at the same time, as a sincere client. Thank you for cooperating with my stubborn hair as well:)

I got my purple hair retouched by Michael Matteson and was satisfied with it yet again! This time the purple will last longer which I’m super happy about! Since this visit was only for color, it didn’t take too long. Only about an hour and a half. :)
Update: I just got a haircut from Michael and he did a great job with it too! He knew exactly what I wanted! When I said I wanted more volume and layers, he did just that and was quick with it! Totally recommend him for cut and color!

I was in Seattle on my way to Vancover and looking for a reputable place to have my hair colored. I called another Salon to accommodate me and they recommended a Aveda salon located at 2030 1^st ave. when I arrived I was treated as though I was the most important client. Cassidy sat down with me and listen to my needs. He also explained all of my options. He was very caring and did not rush me to make a quick decision. Cassidy & I came up with a plan that worked best for me and my needs. He was very respectful and we were on the same page. I love my hair cut and color. If I lived in the Seattle area, Cassidy would be my go to hairdresser. He’s awesome. A great guy. The staff made me feel very welcomed and instantly like family. What an amazing establishment. I will return when I back on Seattle in the near future.

Vann Edge Salon and Christopher Archiopoli get my highest rating. The staff is warm and welcoming! Christopher is very talented with color and loves to work on curly hair. Curly hari can be such a challenge. I receive so many complements on my hair and I have Christopher to thank for that!
He is very creative AND he listens to me. I appreciate his suggestions as he truly has an eye for style and color and I appreciate that he takes my lifestyle and preferences and picks them up a notch!

A friend of mine told me I should go and see Kim for a color. I had previously had been going to another salon in my hometown but this place is so much closer to my job downtown.
Kim is SO AMAZING she spend the time to look at my hair, my face and my roots to give me advice about my hair and provide me with her thoughts on what she thought would work for me. I put all of my trust in her & let me tell you it paid off! My hair looks for amazing, the color works for my face/​eyebrows and my curly hair. I will be going back, as I have never felt so comfortable with ANYONE who cut and colored my hair.
I could keep going on and on but I believe you get it! Oh not to mention the owner Lisa is just the sweetest most down to earth person! — why not support a business as epic as this one is?

My hair stylist was Andrew Moorefield for a men’s haircut on 1÷17÷15. It was a cold rainy evening (Seattle) and I figured a haircut could prep me up before a night out in town. I walked into Vann Edge Salon and was delightfully greeted by the receptionist, Joey, whom offered refreshments as I was prompted to fill out a short information card.
When I was ready, Andrew kindly courted me to his station and I was settled and ready for my haircut in seconds. Andrew explained that he would not use electric razors as I was so accustomed with those «other barbers». But rather everything he does with his men’s cuts (at least with my situation) are with scissors and skillful hand. About 45 minutes later, Andrew gave me a unique experience with his scissor precision skills. I also had a shampoo massage by Andrew and it felt as if Beethoven was playing his famous piano classical on my head but with in motion of massage… what a pleasant surprise!
After final trimmings and some added styling product, in the end, I was truly amazed with the modern look that Andrew conjured up and delivered within reasonable time and unique approach. I would highly recommend that any human gives Andrew and the rest of this wonderful salon a chance at a new you!