About Red Chair Salon

MEET THE TEAM🎨

  • Haley - Stylist at Red Chair Salon

    HALEY

    STYLIST

    I’m all about helping you express your individuality through your hair. From an in-depth consultations to the final look, I find importance in every step to make sure you leave feeling heard and confident. I enjoy working across a range of services from bold colors, natural blonding, and vivids. When it comes to cuts, everything from alternative, classic long layers, and edgier styles.

    Outside the salon, I spend my time crocheting, reading in the park, exploring new restaurants, and going to concerts. 

    I’m also an animal lover, so tell me about your pets!

    Pronouns: she/her 

    Astrological Sign: Capricorn

  • A woman with black hair, heavy eye makeup, dark lipstick, and facial piercings, wearing a black spaghetti strap top, in front of a plain wall.

    ANNALISE

    SENIOR STYLIST

    If you’re looking for color services and a beautiful blowout, Annalise is the stylist for you! Book them to get a flawlessly blended balayage, vivid fashion color, or dimensional foil. She’s got a passion for helping others look and feel their best, and adding a bit of excitement to any hair care routine. Whether you’re sticking with a classic look or going for something wild and new, Annalise is ready to rock ‘n’ roll!

    Astrological Sign: Libra

  • Madelyn - Curly Hair Specialist at Red Chair Salon Seattle.

    MADELYN

    STYLIST

    Madelyn is a passionate stylist who genuinely loves helping people feel great about their hair. As a curly specialist, they focus on allowing your natural texture to shine, working with the curls rather than against them. Madelyn also loves creating more alternative styles, blending traditional and modern techniques to craft a cut or color totally unique to you. No matter the vibe, Madelyn’s approach is all about making you feel seen, confident, and truly yourself when you step out of the chair. 

  • Black-and-white photo of a woman with dark, wavy hair, smiling and showing a side profile with a lip piercing.

    AMY

    SALON OWNER / STYLIST

    Amy (she/her) has been a stylist for  over 25 years. "I can't imagine doing anything but hair. My clients are like my family, and some of them I’ve been doing my entire career!"

    Amy specializes in working on natural balayages and highlights, redheads, grey coverage, and deep rich brunettes. For cuts, she loves shags, bobs, and long layers with natural texture/curly/wavy/thick & fuzzy hair. Whatever she ends up working on with her clients, she always spends the time on a thorough consultation so you're both on the same page before shears or color ever touch a strand of hair.

    In my spare time I love knitting, hanging with my cats Akasha and Mr. Pigs, cooking, watching horror movies and spending time by the ocean

    PLEASE NOTE: Amy is not accepting new clients at this time.

    Astrological Sign: Pisces

  • A black and white close-up portrait of a man with glasses and medium-length hair, smiling slightly, against a plain background.

    HOWIE

    SALON OWNER

    Hello, I’m Howie! I run the biz side of things. While you wouldn’t want me cutting your hair, I love getting creative w/other things like salon decor/vibe, building the front desk, creating our neon sign, and this website. My favorite part of the job is working the front desk when I can.

    I grew up in small business, and left a great software job at Tableau to open Red Chair. I’m a cat dad to “The Duke” and dog dad to a handsome devil named “KoZmO” & a wild, sweet girl named “Starla”. I grew up in Seattle, love writing & playing music. Being a business owner and part of a great team of people that improves people’s lives is very rewarding.

    Astrological Sign: Virgo

  • A woman with long, wavy blond hair, wearing glasses, smiling, against a plain background.

    LIESL

    SALON MANAGER

    Hi I’m Liesl! I’m a dog mom to the fabulous Dahlia Mae 🐾 | When I'm not working, you’ll find me paddle boarding, at the dog park, or binge-watching Seinfeld, Real Housewives, or Love After Lockup. I’m all about baking, cooking, and sneaking off to the beach to unplug. Fueled by Red Bull and soy matcha vanilla lattes. ☕☀️🐶

    Zodiac Sign: Cancer

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    SIDNEY

    Lunch Supervisor

    Sidney served dutifully as our beloved lunch supervisor for over 14 years. 

    She has retired to sunshine, green pastures, and butterflies. She touched the lives of thousands, and will live in our hearts forever.

    Astrological Sign: Scorpio

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Salon & Cancelation Policies

  • We ask that you call us at least 24 hours in advance if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment.

    • Within 24 Hours: We charge 50% of the appointment cost to the card on file.

    • Same Day (10 AM or later) No-shows, cancellations, or reschedules that occur anytime (10AM or later) on the day of the appointment itself can be charged up to 100%. By booking with Red Chair, you agree to this policy..

    To cancel or reschedule:

    • Call/Voicemail: (206) 922-2427

    • Text: (206) 234-3721We use the timestamp of your voicemail or text as the official time of cancellation.

    • Card on File: All clients are required to keep a secure card on file. This information is stored securely and will not be charged unless the cancellation policy is violated.

    • You are not required to pay with this card when you check out; it just remains on file as a safeguard.

    • Retaining Bookings: Appointments without a card on file may be cancelled with 48 hours' notice.

    • Pricing: Prices are subject to change. If your appointment extends beyond its planned schedule due to hair health, thickness, or slow processing, additional charges will be applied based on your stylist's hourly rate.

    • Satisfaction: We want you to be happy! If you are not in love with your hair, please contact us within 7 days of your appointment for a complimentary adjustment.

    • Retail: All product sales are final.

Health & Safety

    • Masking: Masks are optional. If you choose to mask, your stylist will gladly do the same.

    • Illness: If you are displaying symptoms of illness, please reschedule immediately. Clients arriving with visible symptoms may be asked to leave and/or subject to a fee.

    • Clean Air: We are a health-conscious salon. Hand sanitizer is always available and air purifiers run from open to close.

An interior view of a modern hair salon with black styling chairs, mirrors, and warm lighting fixtures. There is a red armchair and a small table with flowers and magazines in the foreground, and a chandelier hanging from the ceiling.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    • Yes, we offer walk-ins based on availability. However, we highly recommend booking an appointment in advance. You can also join our waitlist by calling the shop or adding yourself online via our booking software.

    • Street Parking: Most spots on 15th Ave E are paid (2-hour limit). You can find 1–2 hour unpaid spots on nearby side streets.

    • Long Services: If you are here for a long color service, we suggest looking for non-timed/non-zoned parking north of the shop toward Volunteer Park and walking a few blocks.

    • Warning: Do not park in the KeyBank lot across the street; they are very vigilant with ticketing!

    • We accept cash, all major credit/debit cards (including Discover and AmEx), Apple Pay, CashApp, and most digital wallets.

    • Haircuts: All cuts include a shampoo, head massage, and style, so no need to wash beforehand!

    • Color Services: We recommend NOT washing your hair for 24–48 hours before your appointment. Your scalp's natural oils help protect it during the chemical process.

    • Color: We use Keune and Danger Jones.

    • Retail: We carry Amika, Eleven Australia, K-18, Keune, LOMA, and MoroccanOil.

    • Donations: We provide transformational cuts for donations (standard rates apply), but we do not process the donation for you. Most organizations require 10–12" of virgin hair.

    • Wigs/Extensions: We do not currently offer wig styling, extensions, perms, or chemical straightening. Feel free to ask us for neighborhood recommendations!

  • Yes, you can! Gift cards make fantastic holiday or birthday gifts, and are available for purchase in the salon or on our website using the “shop” tab. Use them for anything from hair services to retail purchases

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The Story Behind the Style

The future home of Red Chair Salon in 2008 and former jewelry store named DSR Diamonds, Sapphires & Rubies, Inc., next to a Starbucks Coffee shop

In 2008, we decided to bet on ourselves. Amy was managing a salon on Capitol Hill, and Howie left a career at Tableau to build something of their own. We were ready to launch our dream, alongside our beloved Labrador, Sidney, having no idea that a global financial crisis was looming—arguably the worst time in recent history to open a small business.

The Leap of Faith

A person wearing a black jacket and cap working on the wall near a ladder in a room with a bed.
A person standing on a surface, reaching up to install or adjust something along the ceiling in a room with red walls and track lighting.
Sign advertising a new salon called 'The Red Chair Salon' with services including cuts and color for men and women, with 'coming soon' written at the top
Sidney - Beloved Red Chair Salon Lunch Supervisor (2007-2023)

To make matters more "interesting," just as Howie left his job, he stumbled upon a 1969 Mustang Fastback that had been sitting in a garage for 30 years. It was a steal, but the timing was questionable. Amy’s reaction said it all: “So you’re going to quit your job and buy a muscle car right before we go into business?

The Mustang Miracle

Howie's Black 1969 Mach 1 Fastback

Our name followed a similar path of accidental perfect timing. While scouting for the shop, we found a set of ten original red theater seats from the Seattle Cinerama at a local ReStore. They were a piece of Seattle history that happened to be in the right place at the right time—much like the car, and much like the salon itself.

History Of the chair

The exterior of the CineRama movie theater with a vertical sign displaying
Red Velvet Original Cinerama Theater Chairs

Then, the economy collapsed. Our original funding vanished overnight, and we went from bank to bank hearing "no" at every turn. At our very last stop, a lender told us the only way they could approve a loan in that climate was if we had a physical asset of value to use as collateral. When we asked what kind of asset, they replied: "...like an old car." The grin Howie gave Amy was priceless. That "insane" purchase became our collateral and the only reason we were able to open our doors on March 18th, 2009.

We didn’t build Red Chair through a corporate manual; we built it through intuition, grit, and a lot of heart. We aren't here for the fluff—we’re here for the craft, the community, and the people who sit in our chairs.

Located in the heart of Capitol Hill, we’ve designed a space that feels like a true neighborhood spot. It’s a place where the music is curated, the conversation is easy, and every client is celebrated. Whether you’re here for a bold precision haircut or a vivid color transformation, our goal is to make sure you leave feeling like the best version of yourself.

We’ve come a long way since 2009, but we still have the chairs (and the car) to remind us where we started.

our heart & craft

Owner Amy giving a fantastic shampoo scalp massage to a client
A black dog lying on a wooden floor indoors with its head resting on the floor and looking at the camera.
Exterior of Capitol Hill's Red Chair Salon and their re-purposed Neon Sign
Man with glasses working at a desk with a computer and a phone, in a cafe setting.

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I've been going to the Red Chair for at least 15 years. I can attest to the stylists as being great. Your primary stylist keeps notes so if someone has to fill in, they know your issues. My mother started going to Red Chair (at 90 years old!) and loved the salon. All the staff is very responsive and very welcoming.”

- Eleanor L. (Yelp)