A business journal for independent beauty pros, by salonMonster
I love Etsy! Every time I’m on their site I find amazing and unique goodies. My latest obsession is nail decals. There are so many amazing and fun designs on the site to choose from, it’s endless! Here are my current favourites: Bunting Flag Nail Decals made by IHeartNailArt Black Chevron Nail Decal made by … 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
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
I recently came across this fabulous book Style Me Vintage-Hair: Easy Step-by-Step Techniques for Creating Classic Hairstyles. The mastermind behind this creative book is Belinda Hay who owns a vintage salon in London called The Painted Lady. Published in 2011, Style Me Vintage is full of step by step instructions on how to recreate styles from … Read more
There are some really fun and unique options out there for salon and colour carts. Aside from some stylish purpose built trolleys, why not try thinking outside the box by using a kitchen, bar, or library cart and repurpose it to work at your salon or colour station. The furniture and accessories you choose to … Read more
These amazing comb bottle openers are created by the Old Familiar Comb Company. Laser cut from high quality stainless steel and designed by a barber, this product started life as a Kickstarter project. These are made in Columbus Ohio and you can choose from a polished or brushed finish. I can’t think of a better … Read more
Rifle Paper Co. is a boutique stationary company run by a creative husband and wife team out of Florida. I often purchase their super cute cards but had no idea how awesome their prints were until I found these hairbrush, comb, and bobby pin illustrations on their website. These prints are created from original paintings by … Read more
I want one of these Tomahawk Hair Dryers! These beauties have been created by Paris industrial designer Jean Baptiste Fastrez. Keeping with craftsman traditions, the Tomahawk Hair Dryers have beautifully made wooden handles that reference an actual tomahawk. The coloured stripes and dryer positioning make each one a unique design object. I love how Jean Baptiste … Read more
For those lucky enough to live in San Francisco, you’ve just been gifted a new signature Aesop store on Fillmore Street. Aesop is an Australian based company that creates glorious skin and haircare products and has a knack for cutting edge store design. This new shop was created by Boston architects NADAAA. The product shelving … Read more
I came across this amazing magazine while getting my hair done by our lovely stylist Shelly. She had received it as a gift and passed it on to us to take a peek. Worn Fashion Journal is published twice a year and is based out of Toronto Canada. Their latest issue (15) is The Hair … Read more