A business journal for independent beauty pros, by salonMonster
I have to admit, I am that annoying person at work who finds an album they love and then proceeds to play it to death until it drives everyone crazy! I can’t help it, I find listening to the right music while working can be very inspiring and motivating and I feed off of that. … 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
Rifle Paper Co. is a boutique stationary company run by a creative husband and wife team out of Florida. I often purchase their super cute cards but had no idea how awesome their prints were until I found these hairbrush, comb, and bobby pin illustrations on their website. These prints are created from original paintings by … 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
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
The new album released by British band The xx called “Coexist” is a perfect fit for the moody, cloudy, greyness of the west coast winter that’s starting to set in here in Vancouver. Fronted by Romy Madley Croft, Oliver Sim, and Jamie Smith, The xx dabble in melancholy crooning backed up with their fantastic minimalist dark beats. Soulful songs about … 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
If you’re still not sure what to dress up as for Halloween, I’ve collected some fun and easy hair tutorials from my favourite sites that might inspire you to get all spooked up! I’ll start with this amazing Bride of Frankenstein video tutorial from Reagan at Hairdresser On Fire. This is a wonderfully creepy video … Read more
The month of moustaches is fast approaching so it’s time to start prepping! Movember takes place for the month of November where guys will pledge to grow voluptuous moustaches for the entire month to raise awareness and funds for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer. So while all the guys around you start sprouting their Poirot’s, … 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