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Yuni Kim Lang is an amazing visual artist from Michigan who is currently exploring the theme of hair through sculpture, photography and wearable art. Using rope and synthetic materials, Yuni creates beautiful and evocative pieces. I am especially smitten with her sculpture series entitled Comfort Hair. Yuni describes this series as “So powerful and beautiful yet so … Read more
Yet another cool salon design found on dezeen – this time from Osaka, Japan. Created by Japanese designer Yasunari Tsukado, end…Link Salon is a masterpiece of timber. Lattice shelves line the seven cutting stations creating a practical place for products and tools. Simple pendant lights hang from the ceiling offering task lighting. A long plywood screen … Read more
Onico Hair and Beauty is a super cute salon in Osaka, Japan. Designed by Ryo Isobe, who worked alongside the client, they created a whimsical space filled with antiques and birch trees. I love the minimalist furnishings and the natural light that fills the salon makes the space feel really soothing. With a blend of … 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
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
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
Wasbar is a combined laundrette, cafe and hair salon located in Ghent, Belgium. This collaborative design was created by Pinkeye. The concept for Wasbar is about making the most of your time. Here you can drink an espresso and get your hair cut all while doing your laundry in a fun stylish environment. There are two hair … 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