A business journal for independent beauty pros, by salonMonster
Here’s a wonderful Etsy discovery I recently came across – Elizabeth Mayville and her beautiful art. Elizabeth is from Grand Rapids, MI and has these amazing prints for sale on Etsy for very affordable prices. My favourites are her hair portraits which would look awesome in a salon! Images: Elizabeth Mayville
Viktor Leske International is the design creation of architect firm Karhard Architektur + Design. Located in Berlin, this salon embodies the minimalist qualities I love. Beautiful curved steel framed mirrors drop from the ceiling hanging above sleek concrete floors. These dramatic steel structures act as dividers between the two stations. Glass panels light up the … Read more
With the summer temperatures rising and another wonderful month of sun filled adventures ahead of us, don’t forgot to protect your hair from the harsh rays this summer. Hats are a fantastic way to hide your hair from the sun and protect your skin while looking fabulous. Here are some of my favourite sun hats … Read more
Take a peek at the great design in Mogeen Salon and Hair School located in Amsterdam. Designed by Dirk Van Berkel, Mogeen has a really cool vibe to it while still feeling comfortable and approachable. What was once a fireplace shop, the space has been renovated into this beautiful salon. I love the exposed copper … Read more
Now that summer is in full swing it’s time to start having some fun with your hair! Here are some of my favourite hair accessories for summer: Mirage Turband adorned with classic pinup beauties, $38 from Cult Gaia Crystalline Hair Ties, $24 from Anthropologie Shine Jumbo Bobbi, $15 from ban.do Big Shot Sparkle Headband, $20 … Read more
Just released and ready to be played in your salon is Molly Nilsson’s fifth album “The Travels”. Molly was born in Sweden and currently resides in Berlin. I’ve been crushing on her music ever since I was introduced to her early albums a few years ago. Minimal electronic instrumentation, deep dark melodies, and swooning lyrics … Read more
Gold and Youth have just released their much anticipated debut album “Beyond Wilderness”. The band hails from our home town of Vancouver and Toronto and this new album has been on continuous play since I got it! It’s a great mix of fantastic vocals and electronic beats with a complementary nod to the 1980’s. This … Read more
Yuni Kim Lang is an amazing visual artist from Michigan who is currently exploring the theme of hair through sculpture, photography and wearable art. Using rope and synthetic materials, Yuni creates beautiful and evocative pieces. I am especially smitten with her sculpture series entitled Comfort Hair. Yuni describes this series as “So powerful and beautiful yet so … Read more
Yet another cool salon design found on dezeen – this time from Osaka, Japan. Created by Japanese designer Yasunari Tsukado, end…Link Salon is a masterpiece of timber. Lattice shelves line the seven cutting stations creating a practical place for products and tools. Simple pendant lights hang from the ceiling offering task lighting. A long plywood screen … Read more
During my daily morning read of DesignSponge, I came across a great illustrator who has some fantastic whimsical pieces that would look great in the salon. Kaye Blegvad is a London, England based illustrator and jewellery designer. Her art is fun and cheeky and two of her pieces caught my eye as being artwork that … Read more