A business journal for independent beauty pros, by salonMonster
Here is a gorgeous nail salon in Osaka Japan designed by Yusuke Seki that I found on Dezeen. Kolmio+LIM Salon is a modern, light filled space with soft colours and warm wooden furniture. The big drama of the space comes from the crimped wooden wall screen that divides the nail space from the … Read more
Another year, another set of awesome Valentine’s Day nail art! I’ve combed through my favourites on Pinterest and have collected some super cute designs if you’re looking to sweeten up your nails for Valentine’s. Created by MaryamMaquillage.com From BeautyHigh.com BellaSugar.com was behind this cool design By Trashed and … Read more
With a new year comes a beautiful new store from Australian beauty company Aesop, this time in Chelsea New York. Dezeen brought my attention to this gorgeous space adorned with over a thousand editions of The Paris Review. The ceiling is covered in colourful excerpts while the walls use black and white letters and photos from … Read more
Looking to spook up your nails this Halloween? Check out these 12 Halloween nail designs for some inspiration! These amazing designs can be found at: refinery29.c0m shootingfishproject.blogspot.ca rina-alcantara.com mybeautypage.com pimpmynailz.com smashleysparkles.com glitterobsession.com
While looking through Dezeen I came across an amazing designer who has created hair typography! Monique Goossens is an Amsterdam designer who came up with this typeface using hundreds of strands of hair to shape the letters. “The shapes of the letters are created by forming the hairs into a legible character. The ends of the … Read more
The changing of seasons brings a change in attire and fun new hair accessories! Here are the latest selection of hair treats I’ve been coveting: Lonnie Headband in Hot Tomato, merino wool, $40.00 from Club Monaco Deco-Burst Headband, $22.00 from Anthropologie Print and Shine Bobbi Set, $20.00 from ban.do Double-Up Strap Headband, … Read more
During my daily peruse of Remodelista I came across the delightful design aesthetic of Spruce Apothecary. This new shop has been created by Craig Olson and Sean Igo, the design gurus behind my favourite Portand, Oregon store Canoe. Spruce Apothecary is also located in Portland next to the stylish Ace Hotel. Specializing in fragrances … Read more
Nominated in Travel and Leisure’s 2013 Design Awards, Spring FootSpa is having fun with their design! The spa is located in the heart of breathtaking Queenstown New Zealand. Derek Lockwood of Saatchi & Saatchi designed the colourful and whimsical aesthetic of the spa. With an open plan environment, clients are encouraged to interact with … Read more
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