A business journal for independent beauty pros, by salonMonster
I am loving these beauty and fashion illustrations by EmmaKissTina! They would work really well as artwork for a spa or salon. EmmaKissTina was created by illustrator Kristina Hultkrantz. She has a fantastic etsy shop that showcases her lovely creations. The illustrations are available in 5 sizes and are very well priced. Here are a few … Read more
A fun stylish hand mirror is a great way to express your personality and design aesthetic at your salon station. There are a lot of great choices out there in many different styles and price points. Here are some of my favourites: Above: Wooden hand mirror from Henderson Dry Goods (right here in Vancouver, … 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 saw these on DesignSponge and couldn’t help but share these wonderful ceramics by London based Atelier Stella . I love how when planted, the vegetation becomes the hair for the ceramic faces, they make me smile. These pictures are from Atelier Stella’s tumblr site, here are my some of my favourites…. These whimsical … Read more
This beautiful minimal space is Jete Hair Salon located in Kobe, Japan. Designed by Sides Core, this salon was created from a former cafe space on the ground level of an apartment block. See through curtains cover the large windows providing privacy while still letting in all the natural light. Exposed concrete floors and … Read more
Who knew Lego offered such versatility in hair styles! When I was growing up there was one Lego hair style, the men’s short crop. It came in brown. Now there’s a variety of colours, cuts and styles! From braids, to choppy fringes and waves, the skies the limit with Lego hair. Finally!
Lets start the New Year off with a look inside a super stylish salon in Toyokawa, Japan. Granny F Salon was designed by architect Hiroyuki Miyake, who took an empty existing building and turned it into this beautiful space. The architect and his team used traditional British bricklaying patterns for the ceramic tiles that create … Read more
This has to be my favourite salon design I’ve come across this year, I love it! Meet Morrison Hair. This gem is located in Laguna Beach California in a 1920’s Spanish bungalow. The design of the salon was done by Laure Joliet and Morgan Satterfield who worked closely with the salon owners to create this gorgeous inviting space. Their … Read more
Located in Bangkok, Thailand, this cool salon named Chalachol uses bamboo to add major drama to their space! Created by Thai designer Nattapon Klinsuwan of NKDW, the salon has installed strands of bamboo which are inspired by natural caves where stalagmites and stalactites come together and connect forming rooms. The use of bamboo carries throughtout the salon … Read more
We’re often showcasing fancy, high end salons so I thought I’d spice things up a little and share with you this sweet hair salon located in New York City designed especially for the 10 years and under crowd. Beehives and Buzzcuts Hair Salon for Kids was designed by Andrea Mason/Architect. They’ve created a playful feeling that … Read more