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West Seattle biznotes: Donna Ryan, Wax Bar, Mountain to Sound

March 17, 2010 at 8:45 pm | In West Seattle businesses, West Seattle news | 13 Comments

ANOTHER NEW JUNCTION BUSINESS SETS THE DATE: We first told you in December about Donna Ryan Photography coming to The Junction, in the former Swee Swee Paperie storefront just east of Cupcake Royale (WSB sponsor). Just got word from Donna that she has set April 23rd as her official opening date – and she adds it’s not just going to be a photo studio:

I am also super-excited to announce that I will also be carrying the Tea line of children’s clothing – mostly daily Tea – which is quality, fashionable every day wear at an affordable price. I will also be carrying some kids’ accessories, shoes and layette items.

Donna actually has worked in that space before – it’s where she did Santa photos for the West Seattle Junction Association last holiday season. Meantime, east of The Junction in The Triangle:

1ST DAY FOR THE WAX BAR’S 2ND LOCATION: As reported here last night, today was opening day for The Wax Bar, which was founded in Ballard and now has added a West Seattle location (37th/Alaska). We dropped by in the early afternoon and talked briefly with co-owner Mac and aesthetician Bevan (one of three on the WS WB staff for starters). A comment on last night’s story asked about grand-opening specials – Mac said they’ve got a special on “Brazilian” waxes for starters, $45, which is more than a third off. As with their Ballard location, they plan “happy hour” specials 1-3 pm. And of course – what about the beer, since that’s part of what sets them apart? Several types, including Corona and Pike, Mac said – plus they have non-alcoholic beverages too (he mentioned Dry Soda). Their formal “grand opening” festivities, he added, will be in about three weeks.

SNOW IN THE MOUNTAINS MEANS SMILES IN THE TRIANGLE – PLUS A SIDEWALK SALE: Another new business in The Triangle, ski and paddle shop Mountain to Sound Outfitters (WSB sponsor), is looking ahead to a huge weekend March 26-28: In conjunction with its sister business Alki Kayak Tours (which just reopened for the season), there’ll be a big sidewalk sale at Mountain to Sound (3602 SW Alaska). Here’s the flyer; deals are planned for ski and paddle gear, plus skate rentals, as well as a free barbecue on Friday night (with the store staying open till 9:30 that night), and a raffle to benefit the now-forming West Seattle Snow Sports Council, which is being founded to help get West Seattle-area kids more access to snow sports.

13 Comments

1. What is a “Brazilian”?

   Comment by I. Ponder — 9:22 pm March 17, 2010 #

2. According to a Wikipedia page which I’m not linking here as it’s NSFW, removal of all body hair in what a dear friend of mine once called “the southern regions.”

   Comment by WSB — 10:05 pm March 17, 2010 #

3. There is just something too funny about seeing Mac and reading about his special on the “Brazilian”!

   Comment by ohboy — 10:35 pm March 17, 2010 #

4. Hooray for Donna Ryan Photography carrying some of the Tea line of children’s clothing! I have missed having a local selection of the line since Georgia Blu closed.

   Comment by CF — 11:13 pm March 17, 2010 #

5. They only take a third off? I want it all off. Get it off me! Oh Lord (not Tracy), please make it all go away! The horror. The horror.

   Comment by Mitch — 11:17 pm March 17, 2010 #

6. Yeah for the WS Snow Sports Council peeps! Most excellent idea. I wish them luck with it.

   Comment by d — 11:47 pm March 17, 2010 #

7. A brazilian, more than 1/3 off at $45????? That’s robbery. I pay regular price of $40 for mine and get champagne not beer! Yah Pauline’s in Des Moines!!!! It’s not in WS but well worth the drive.
   @I.ponder If you don’t know what a brazilian is, google it, we won’t explain it here!

   Comment by nc — 10:56 am March 18, 2010 #

8. That is great Donna is going to have kids clothes, I would love to see her carry cute hair accessories and tights as well.

   Comment by v — 11:50 am March 18, 2010 #

9. Thanks for the input v. Hairclips arrive any day. I will be building my stock gradually over the next few months – and plan to have tights in time for fall. I also welcome suggestions for kids fashion items – that are of high quality, reasonable in price and hopefully even locally made!

   Comment by Donna Ryan Photography — 5:01 pm March 18, 2010 #

10. Nc, standard pricing for a Brazilian is about $70 in Seattle. That’s what the reputable places charge, anyway.

    Comment by SarahScoot — 6:13 pm March 18, 2010 #

11. “reputable places”? Geez, you’re implying I don’t go to a reputable place. WRONG! I paid $70 at a “reputable” place in Burien and hated it. Found Pauline’s, it’s the best. Georgous, elegant, salon with the best customer service. You shouldn’t judge what you don’t know. You’re ignorant.

    Comment by nc — 10:42 am March 19, 2010 #

12. Really, nc? You’re calling me ignorant for remarking on what I’ve observed to be true in Seattle? Please note, also, that I was referring to *Seattle*, not Burien or Des Moines. Yes, prices will be lower outside the city proper. Here’s a pricing rundown of Brazilian wax prices for salons in West Seattle (based on the places that have websites listing service prices):
    Bee Waxed Spa: $60
    Shanti: $70+
    Beauty Bar: $70 women, $85 men
    Ola Salon: $70+
    Head to Toe Day Spa: $70
    Body Bar: $68

    Hmm, all seem to be in the range I mentioned! But what do I know? I’m “ignorant.”

    Comment by sarahscoot — 2:01 pm March 19, 2010 #

13. I am so happy that the Wax Bar is in W. Seattle. I indulged in a wonderful facial with Lynaia last night and almost had to crawl home I was so relaxed. This will definitely become my favorite. Thanks, Lynaia for a great nights sleep.

    Comment by Sandee Escene — 4:17 pm March 19, 2010 #

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