A business journal for independent beauty pros, by salonMonster
With bridal season gearing up check out Ruche for fabulous headpieces to impress any bride! Ruche is a beautiful online store which is described as a”vintage inspired boutique with a modern touch” These amazing headpieces are very reasonably priced ranging from $25.00 – $70.00. There is something for any budget here! To see more go to … Read more
Victoria BC is home to the fantastic Victory Barber and Brand. Located in the city’s downtown, Victory brings old school greatness back to the barber shop. The shop was built using reclaimed materials from old Victoria homes while the classic barber chairs were restored by hand giving the whole place an authentic “Canadiana” feel, complete with … Read more
I’m so excited about the collaboration between Kate Spade and Poppy King for this super cute limited edition set of 4 mini nail polishes! The colours are inspired by Australian artist Florence Broadhurst, who is an amazing icon in the world of pattern and fabric design. The nail polishes are even named after some of … Read more
For all the beer lovers, this might be one of the best sounding products ever! Duffy’s Brew beer-based shampoo and conditioner is 100% vegan, has no artificial ingredients, and is made with real beer from Seattles’ Elysian Brewing Company. Their Dragonstooth Stout contains all the great benefits of beer that help enrich your hair – … Read more
Now that we’re starting to shed our wool toques, I thought I’d share with you some fun spring hair accessories to get you in the mood for warmer weather, blossoms and sunshine! I’ve narrowed my current favourites down to six and have listed them below. Gorgeous Sasha Turband from Cult Gaia in 100% cotton. Retails … Read more
As soon as I came across this fantastic product called Stop The Water While Using Me! I knew I had to spread the word! Created in Germany with packaging designed by Korefe, these products are 100 % biodegradable and made with organic ingredients. Everything is packaged in refillable bottles and much care was taken in the … Read more
I came across some fabulous hair and nail tutorials while browsing the TheBeautyDepartment.com. There are some well known contributers from the entertainment industry writing for this blog, yet it still manages to remain approachable and has some great looking tutorials that are well presented, easy to follow, and right on trend. Great step by step … Read more
If you’re looking to get your weekend started with a party, try throwing on the new album from Pikachunes! It’s sure to get your salon rocking and excited about Friday! Hailing from Auckland New Zealand, Pikachunes (aka Miles McDougall) has just released his debut self titled album on Lil’ Chief Records. This album is bursting … Read more
I love the hair styles in this lookbook photo shoot done by describe the fauna photography. The Twin Peaks inspired hair was created by Katrina Gray and she totally nailed the 90’s cult favourite styles. For more fantastic lookbook photos go to describe the fauna!
I recently came across this new salon while browsing Dezeen called Cabello located in Belgrade Serbia. It’s has quite a moody interior, very dark and mysterious. Designed by a2rhitektura, they painted the walls of the salon a dramatic black and used a single mirror with a red outline to add a pop of colour. The original … Read more