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Can hairstylists help identify older clients who need health services.
We came across this interesting article on Science Daily the other day. Published by Ohio State University, it discusses the unique position that hairstylists have with older clients and whether they can help identify clients who might benefit from health services. Because stylists are some of the few people that have the opportunity to see […]
Posted: August 25th, 2011 ˑ No Comments
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Amazing African Salon Signs
I’m just blown away by the style of these wonderful hand-painted West African salon signs. I came across them on Boing Boing and found them so refreshing and inspiring in our world of computers and digital imagery. They come from the French speaking Republic of Benin in West Africa. There is a great looking book called Ici […]
Posted: August 19th, 2011 ˑ No Comments
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A peek inside the house of Frank Valvo from Fur Hairdressing
We love the Website The Selby is in Your Place and the beautiful homes that they show. It is always so interesting to get to take a peek into the homes of some of the worlds most creative people and the environment they like to surround themselves with. We were especially excited this week when they posted […]
Posted: August 12th, 2011 ˑ No Comments
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2011 North American Hair Styling Awards (NAHA)
The North American Hair Styling Awards (NAHA) went down on July 31st at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas as part of the PBA Beauty week. We couldn’t make it down there this year, but we’re always excited to see the truly inspiring work that is being recognized. Congratulations to Dimitrios Tsioumas who came away with […]
Posted: August 5th, 2011 ˑ No Comments
Filled under: Awards, Hair, Hair Shows, Inspiration, Uncategorized -
Haircut Icon
I stumbled across this great haircut icon and beauty salon icon the other day and thought I’d share them with you guys. I figured if they was useful for me it might be useful for others. Haircut, designed by Roger Cook and Don Shanosky in 1974. Public domain. Beauty Salon, designed by Roger Cook and […]
Posted: July 27th, 2011 ˑ No Comments
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Hollow Ground Barber Shop
We’re digging the new Hollow Ground on Bloor Street West in Toronto. Beejay Diona, Dru Barrow and Pernell Patara have done a beautiful job of putting together this shop. It has great black and white floors, beautiful brickwork and nice classic chairs and sinks. We spotted it over at BarberStyle.com. They also have a good […]
Posted: July 22nd, 2011 ˑ No Comments
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Amazing Hair and Hat Etchings by Albin Brunovsky
I was browsing Evo’s blog the other day and came across a great set of images by the Czechoslovakian artist Albin Brunovsky. I’d never seen his work before but was immediately taken by his intricate etchings. His fantastical hair and hat illustrations are so powerful and somewhat distressing. Brunovsky is apparently considered the greatest Slovakian […]
Posted: July 15th, 2011 ˑ No Comments
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Using the iPad to improve stylist-client communcation
The New York Times posted a great article about the growing use of the iPad as a customer tool in salons. We liked the way it focuses on how the iPad can be used to improve stylist-client communication. Some of the great uses for the iPad they discuss are: – As a customizable “style-book”. By […]
Posted: July 8th, 2011 ˑ No Comments
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Paul Mitchell’s John Paul DeJoria: From Homeless to Billionaire
I came across an interesting Executive Street article this week about John Paul DeJoria one of the co-founders and CEO of John Paul Mitchell Systems. I never realized quite what a rags to riches story he had and thought it was such a great inspiration and a great example of how you don’t need a […]
Posted: July 1st, 2011 ˑ No Comments
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Baxter Finley, Barber & Shop
We’re absolutely loving the design of Baxter Finley, Barber & Shop of Los Angeles California. Created by Baxter of California, they’ve done an incredible job of creating a modern take on the traditional barber shop. I just love the white brick walls, the reclaimed douglas fir flooring and the exposed beam ceilings. They have sourced […]
Posted: June 24th, 2011 ˑ No Comments
Filled under: Design, Salon Design