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VAIN

Vain is a community space, boutique and hair salon. The upper two floors are 20 working art studios. They have an active arts calendar and host other cultural events and fundraisers. Known for supporting "alternative visions of beauty," you can expect to find an 8-year-old getting their first mohawk alongside a 68-year-old having a conservative bob trimmed up.

Address: 1121 Pike St
Getting there: 2 blocks north of Pike Place Market
Hours: Tue-Sat 11AM-7PM
Price: $15-65
Website: vain.com (opens in a new tab)

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