A business journal for independent beauty pros, by salonMonster
So one of the coolest looking salons we have noticed recently is called KennaLand, and it is run by one of the more talented session stylist we have been watching over the last few years also named Kenna. We just can’t get enough of this perfectly put together salon space with all the retro … Read more
Since there are many styles of salon and colour carts out there to choose from, I thought I’d share with you some of the carts that have caught my eye lately. A few of my favourites are really expensive but their designs are modern and unique and one can always dream! 1. Aluminum cart from … Read more
This wonderfully tiled salon is located in Fukuoka City, Japan and was designed by Koicki Futatsumata of the Case Real design group. They redesigned an old office building turning the first three floors into the Suite Salon, with the top floor being residential. The challenge for the designers was how to incorporate the existing exterior white … Read more
Last week Will Ferrell made a guest appearance on Conan in which he followed through on his promise to shave Conan O’Brien’s beard which he has been referring to as a “huge mistake”. It is one of the funniest Hair removal sequences I have ever seen on late night television second only to Tom Selleck … Read more
A few months ago we wrote about Hairbrained, the social networking site for hairdressers and a couple weeks ago we made mention of it in our post about Arrojo Education. Well it turns out we made a small error about who the creator of Hairbrained is. We had said that is was Nick Arrojo … Read more
Charlene Wilson is a co owner of the lovely Luxe Hair Salon located in Victoria BC. This talented lady lives in the city with her husband and two cats. Charlene is a sought after stylist , a wizard with colour, and keeps her skills fresh and up to date by continuing her hair education through … Read more
Check out these unusual and intricate pieces of art. They are created by a woman named Liyen Chong who lives and works in Auckland, New Zealand. All the works of art you see here are made using human hair embroidered onto cotton. I was blown away by the detailing she is capable of and by … Read more
If you have any bridal clients looking for something unique for their wedding hair, look no further. Be Something New, designed by Jill Prettyman, creates beautiful handmade headbands, veils and combs for all special occasions. Themes run from classic and vintage to unique modern creations. She uses a variety of fabrics, lace, and ribbon and … Read more
While searching for interesting hair advertisements I came across this amazing YouTube video of a commercial from the 1950s. In it they advertise Richard Hudnut’s Pin Quick with Silicone, a product for setting your hair in pin curls that is weatherproof and apparently lasts forever! They even say in the add that “weather can’t … Read more
So this weekend is the annual Allied Beauty Association hair show in Vancouver B.C. This year they have a very exciting special guest speaker, Tabatha Coffey. Tabatha is most well known for being a contestant on the Bravo TV hair reality show Shear Genius and her subsequent role as the host of Tabatha’s … Read more