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If you’ve been looking for some new creative ways to style your clients staches, look no further than this fantastic new book. The Moustache Grower’s Guide by Lucien Edwards is 144 pages of moustache madness! This illustrated guide covers everything from the history of different moustaches, how to maintain 30 magnificent stache styles and what you need … Read more
For those times when you’re wanting to wallow a bit in melancholy but still yearn for some modern beats, this is the album for you. Although a recent discovery of mine, John Maus has taken the top spot on my playlist these days. His third full length album “We Must Become The Pitiless Censors … Read more
When I’m getting my hair coloured, one of my favourite things to do is flip through piles of magazines, I love it! Thankfully my stylist has a fantastic collection of reading material to keep my busy. What a bummer it would be to sit down at a salon and be given a pile of outdated, … Read more
Carmindy, our favourite makeup artist from What Not To Wear, has a real knack for making women feel beautiful and confident after they leave her makeup chair. I recently discovered that she has her own beauty blog over at Daily Makeover where she shares some of her industry secrets on how to achieve today’s hottest … Read more
Since I’m a secret Star Trek fan, I thought I’d share some of the more outrageous Star Trek hair styles that have caught my eyes over the years. I always get a kick out of the flamboyant “futuristic” hair interpretations of the women of Star Trek, my favourite is the basket weave! And who could … Read more
Created by Blouin Tardif Architecture, this massage therapy pavilion at La Source Spa is a fantastic example of how luxurious can still be environmentally sensitive. Located just outside Montreal in Rawdon, this spa uses geothermal heating to heat the interior concrete floors as well as the thermal pools outside. The main building has been built … Read more
If you have any outdoor space at your salon or spa, wouldn’t a planter like this add some fun to your decor! This would work at your salons front entrance, in your parking lot, on a patio or even a courtyard. The best part is that you get to make it yourself. Kate from Centsational … Read more
When I came across this product I thought it would make a great “green” divider between stylists stations. Created by Greenworks out of Sweden, the Moving Hedge is a double sided plant wall on wheels with an automatic watering system and pockets for plants. One of the benefits of using these as station dividers is … Read more
Australian skincare brand Aesop launched a kiosk in Grand Central station in New York made from over 1000 old copies of New York Times newspapers. The kiosk was created by stacking, tearing, and binding the papers in a wooden frame that was then topped with sheets of powder-coated aluminum which the products sit on. Aesop, … Read more
One of my favourite discoveries while visiting San Francisco years ago was Nancy Boy, found in the Hayes Valley neighbourhood. Nancy Boy is a fantastic store that creates their own line of body products without any of the bull. Their no nonsense approach is refreshing and their products are mighty fine. They don’t use advertising … Read more