Verve Hair Lounge

Generation Next Competition and Fashion Show

amber — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:26:23 +0000

The hairstylists of Verve Hair Lounge are the official team of the Generation Next Competition this coming Thursday. Our team mates will be closing up our North Vancouver shop for the afternoon to start the production of transforming the models for this energizing event. We are very excited to be involved in helping the local emerging design talent. So put on your locally made designs and come join us for the fun!

Established in 2007, Generation Next provides a platform for new designers (who have been in business for 3 years or less) and has helped launch collections for such well known talent as: Nicole Bridger, Carny Love, Lara Presber, Elroy, Red Jade, Two of Hearts and last year’s winner Ella Peru. Not only does Generation Next provide a composite fashion show for our newest designers but it also sets the winning designer… on the path to success with an amazing prize package worth $10,000!

This season’s fashion show will feature the three finalists plus last year’s winner Su-Hui Chu for Ella Peru. There will be a slient auction with lots of fabulous local fashion and much more. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased in advance at: twigg & hottie (main st), Riot (commercial drive), Dream (gastown), Little Dream (granville island), and Tenth & Proper (point grey) and at the door.

More information can be found at: www.generationnextcompetition.wordpress.com

amber — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:35:48 +0000

You found your wings, lift slow through charcoal skies. Weighted, I remain.

Seven years later, I move forward, choose light. Paint pictures not of you but for you – and even now I cannot find the words to write. Still just a heartbeat, still just a breath away, goodbye seems too strong a word for an absence only as complete as I choose to believe. Seven years later, I know that you would want to see me smile.

Verve Hair Lounge and Art Gallery is very excited to be showcasing the talent of urban artist Indigo in her first solo show, Towards the Light. This talented young artist has seen much acclaim in the past year, having showcased her talent internationally in cities such as Toronto, San Francisco, London, Amsterdam, Berlin and of course her home base of Vancouver.

Known for her intricately cut and softly shaded stencils, Indigo has contributed to many beautiful and heartwarming murals at home and around the world. Recent projects in Vancouver include the Paint Your Faith mural at Abbott and Hastings, the new Beatty Street Mural, Larger than Life at Ayden Gallery and a collaborative project at W2 Storeyum titled All Your Walls, her first foray into freehand work with spray paint. Her hand-drawn method of stencil design has clearly developed this young artist’s eye and has made her recent evolution into other mediums seamless and strong.

Towards the Light consists of a series of oil paintings, drawings and prints that explore the experience of loss, grief, and regained hope. It is a tribute to Jennifer Lynn Buhler, Indigo’s best friend throughout her youth, who passed away in a car crash in 2003. All of source images used in this exhibition were created in collaboration with photographer Miles de Courcy, with hair by Verve’s Amber George and makeup by Marlayna Pincott.

Artist Reception

Sunday August 29

5 – 9 PM

Verve Hair Lounge

227 Lonsdale Avenue

Food Tasting by Nuba Restaurant

Wine Tasting by Cerelia Winery

Music Styling by DJ Kilocee

Best of the North Shore Awards!

amber — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:37:05 +0000

#1 Hair Salon

#1 Green Business

#3 Art Gallery

Thank you to everyone who voted for us!! We are so proud of your love for us!

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Verve is looking for new team mates… if you are interested in being a part of our amazing hair talent, then email your resume and cover letter to amber (at) vervehairlounge (dot) com.

Shu Uemura Essence Absolue has arrived!

amber — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:49:28 +0000

We have been eagerly anticipating the arrival of this miracle oil which has been touted in magazines such as Elle and making even the most skeptical blogger gush. This product has been sold out WORLDWIDE for months! Essence Absolue is a smoothing emollient brilliance who’s main ingredient, Camellia Oil, was used by old world geishas to reveal their hairs true beauty, smoothness, suppleness and shine. What’s even better? This liquid amazing-ness works on all hair types and it can be used as either a pre-shampoo or a leave-in. I think Winterbelle says it best… read what she had to say here. And FYI, Verve is the only hair salon in North Vancouver to carry it, lucky us! You should see our hair, it looks fabulous.

Eco Designer Pop Up Shop and Car-Free Day

amber — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 22:41:59 +0000

Lower Lonsdale is having Car Free Day on Sunday June 20th and Verve Hair Lounge is happy to be hosting a One Day Only Pop Up Boutique. From 12-5, our hair salon will transform into a boutique featuring 4 of Vancouver’s premier Eco Fashion Designers. Come try on some clothes, have a coffee (Ethical Bean of course) and meet the designers!

Nicole Bridger (Eco Designer of the Year and Generation Next winner)

Red Jade (Generation Next Winner)

Peridot Kiss

Lav and Kush

These designers are truly Vancouver’s cream of the crop! They use their expertise in tailoring and draping mixed with the use of luxurious eco fabrics to create pieces that are amazing to wear. Full comfort meets style. North Vancouver, it’s time to throw away your sweats!

Hey Grads! Want to be Runway Ready for your Big Day?

amber — Wed, 19 May 2010 20:07:38 +0000

Get Amazing Hair and Make-up for the biggest day of your life…. at Verve Hair Lounge!

Hair Styling by Professional Session Stylist, Amber George & Photo-finish Makeup artistry by Marlayna Pincott.
This hair and make up team is one of Vancouver’s most coveted team. They have worked with designers such as Nicole Bridger, Adhesif Clothing, Carlie Wong and Dace (as seen above). Their work with Adhesif has recently been seen in the February issue of Fashion Magazine.

$200 for complete hair and makeup package (1 hour max appointment for hair and 45 min for makeup)

Amber and Marlayna’s proteges are also available to be booked as a package!
Lindsey has been training directly under Amber in the salon and is an up and coming session stylist. See her work in future newsletters and Verve website! And Marlayna’s assistant Zanna Selin will team up with Lindsey for some serious impact!

$140 for complete hair and makeup package (75 min max appointment for hair and 60 min for makeup)

Session includes advance hair consultation at your convenience. Hair only appointments are also available.

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In other Verve News:

Verve is sending hair clippings to Matter of Trust to aid in the Gulf Oil Spill recovery efforts. Read more about the efforts and innovative technology here.

Some work that Amber did for Carlie Wong F/W ‘10 was featured on Contra online. What an amazing and fun shoot!

Upcoming Verve Artist, Indigo, was featured on local blog Seven Halos, with a shout out to her upcoming show. A collaboration with Amber, Marlayna Pincott and Photographer Miles De Courcy. North Vancouver is in for a treat with this artist!

Introducing…

amber — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 23:34:43 +0000

The only hair salon in North Vancouver to offer the following:

Our newest team mate Lindsey! Read about her on our team page.

Shu Uemura Art of Hair.

Eastern Purity and Western Glamour combine to create a new range of products infused with Rare, Natural Ingredients. Together, they achieve the ultimate artistic expression of beauty.

We are so happy to announce that we are now carrying Shu Uemura Art of Hair. Verve Hair Lounge is the first and only salon to carry this luxury hair care on the North Shore. With decades in the beauty business this new hair care line is unlike any other out there. With instantly noticeable results, you can’t help but fall in love with the feel of your new hair. But don’t listen to us… here’s some recent press and blogs for you to read: notcotblog, fashiontribes.com. It has also been seen in Elle, Vogue, Hello and Brides magazines. And don’t forget to check out the Hair Ceremonies… a truly pampering experience for both you and your hair. Read about the different ceremonies on our services page. You won’t be able to stop running your fingers through your hair. Trust us, Amber hasn’t stopped since she started using the Moisture Velvet… she may have even made you feel her hair.

Pure Hair Extensions

Verve is now offering extensions services using Pure Hair Extensions. Pure is an eco-conscious brand that has developed a truly unique method which allows for extensions to be attached without the aid of glues or protein bonds. The hair is high quality and can be reused 3-5 times. The application process is faster than traditional bond extensions and can be easily adjusted as your hair grows. Call today to schedule your consultation with Lindsey or Amber.

Verve is busy, busy, BUSY!

amber — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 23:58:03 +0000

It has been awhile since our last update…. We have been busy busy bees over here at Verve. Our hairstylists have been doing hair all over the place!

Amber’s most exciting news was the amazing opportunity she had working with Redken at the Olympics Closing Ceremonies. She was working with the Aerial team on their wigs, which along with the rest of their costume, will be heading to the Olympic Museum in Switzerland. Amber came back from this experience elated and over the moon! It was a lifetime favourite of hers for sure.

Jonah has come and gone from his annual educational foray to the Toronto Redken Exchange for the Redken Artist Connection. For those that don’t know, it is Jonah’s 10th year as a National Artist for Redken. At the RAC he learned some techniques for teaching, styling and cutting and inspiration from Sam Villa and Brent Borreson. On top of that, it’s always great for him to meet up and connect with the rest of the Canadian team. He returns to us full of energy and enthusiasm!! We love it and are so proud of him.

We are also welcoming our newest team mate, Lindsey! Lindsey is a total hair nerd and Redken-ite who hails from Vernon. This girl has been doing hair for 6 years and has recently moved to North Vancouver. Shortly after moving here she set her sights on working at our hair salon, and boy are we glad. She is a burst of energy, determination and drive into our team…and she lives and breathes hair…just like Amber and Jonah. We welcome Lindsey with a big Verve hug!

There is much more to share…but only so much space. Keep an eye out for our next newsletter for more news. If you don’t receive it, sign up on the contact page. We also have some upcoming announcements to make…we are adding to our service offerings in the future….you’ll just have to wait and see!!

Happy Birthday to Verve!!

amber — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 03:15:54 +0000

We are happy to be celebrating our 1st Birthday!! It has been an amazing year and we are looking forward to the next. Book your appointment and receive a party favour from us to you. And look forward to our Birthday Month and keep checking back, as we will have wonderful Birthday Presents for you to take advantage of starting next week!!

Crave Vancouver gave us a wonderful present… they have listed us as one of 8 of the best salons in Vancouver to go to, and the only one in North Vancouver! For all that don’t know, CRAVE vancouver innovatively connects urban gals to the sassiest, gutsiest, most inspiring people they need to know in Vancouver. This is what they had to say about us: “The experience and a passion of the stylists in Verve is reflected in the clients quality hair and satisfaction. This North Vancouver salon produces “artful hair design” tailored to perfect your signature look.”

We are also expanding our team and continuing our interview process and have narrowed it down to some really great talent…so..stay tuned!

And let 2010 begin!

amber — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:34:59 +0000

Wow, so another Holiday Season is behind us, and the first for the Verve hair team. We had an amazing season and all of us are very much looking forward to the New Year. 2009 was a great year for the team; with art shows, charity fundraising events, photo shoots, education and being voted the #1 Hair Salon in North Vancouver topping the list! 2010 is fixing for more of the same…. as we say here in the Verve house, it’s all in the name of “hair nerd energy”.

Jonah will be starting his educational year off this month with a trip to Kamloops to teach his new and improved “Cut and Know Why” class. His students will have some amazing tips, tricks and inspiration to start their New Year off with a boost!

Amber has had some more of her work featured in magazines and blogs. You can check her work from a photo shoot in New York City on pages 56 and 57 of Model Venture magazine. As well, her recent shoot for Adhesif Clothing Spring 2010 was recently featured on Chic.TV Blog and My Favourite Things. And more recently in February’s issue of FASHION MAGAZINE. Also, in December, Amber and the Verve team had the pleasure of working with the students from the Art Institute Fashion Marketing Program on their “Red Light District” Show.

In December, we launched our newest Art Show collective: “Trunk Show” a photography collaboration featuring the works of Mike Chatwin, Lauren Stryer, Aaron Mallin and Barry Thibodeau. This collection is amazing and original and not to be missed! We also used this opportunity to throw a fundraiser to raise money for Wigs for Kids! It was a giant success with some great sponsorships! You can keep up with the going ons of the Verve gallery at our blog.

And into 2010…. All the best to you and your loved ones!