A business journal for independent beauty pros, by salonMonster
Looking for some fun affordable artwork to spruce up your salon? We’ve found five amazing art pieces on Etsy that are sure to have your clients talking! Cat Watercolour Print titled “Beauty Routine” $20.00 by WaterInMyPaint “Loose Bun” Illustration $20.00 by DrawDrawDraw Fashion Illustration Original Watercolor Portrait $150.00 by Kimberly Godfrey Illustration … 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
My newest hair and style fascination/obsession is with the 13 episode Australian series Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries. The series is set in Melbourne, Australia in the late 1920’s. The lead character, Miss Phryne Fisher, is just bursting with exuberant style and energy. Played by Australian actress Essie Davis, Miss Fisher is a glamourous, independent, and … Read more
One of my favourite things about Autumn is that I get to start wearing cute cozy hats again! Whether they’re hiding a bad hair day or just enhancing an outfit, hats are always in style in my closet! Here are some new fall favourites that I’ve been coveting. Top Row: Felt Panama Hat from … Read more
Although all eyes have been on New York Fashion Week, down in the antipodes there has been a fantastic New Zealand Fashion Week taking place showcasing not only great fashion but also fabulous hair styles! Here are some of my favourite hair styles from NZ Fashion Week. I really like the messy pulled back top … Read more
I’m absolutely loving the explosion of creative nail art I’ve been seeing over the past year! One of my favourite nail trends has been using runway fashion and translating that into nail art. A perfect example of this can be seen at Miss Ladyfinger. This site takes the hottest runway looks and turns them into … Read more
I know I’m a little late to the Downton Abbey party, but I finally bit the bullet and started watching Season 1 last week and have become immediately hooked. I can’t believe it took me so long! Aside from the riveting story lines of intrigue, romance, and betrayal, it’s the hair styles that I’m most … Read more
I did a little happy dance when I read that Marc Jacobs is teaming up with Sephora to launch a line of cosmetics! Things are still in the early stages of development but I can’t wait to see what trends emerge from Marc Jacobs makeup line.
Now that we’re starting to shed our wool toques, I thought I’d share with you some fun spring hair accessories to get you in the mood for warmer weather, blossoms and sunshine! I’ve narrowed my current favourites down to six and have listed them below. Gorgeous Sasha Turband from Cult Gaia in 100% cotton. Retails … Read more
For some New York Fashion Week ends in swollen feet and heavy suitcases, but for those who don’t work in fashion it means getting to spend an afternoon poring over show after show of runway and backstage pictures. Nothing impressed me more this year than Rodarte. Their collections are usually fantastical, organic, creative and … Read more