A business journal for independent beauty pros, by salonMonster
Here’s another beautiful minimal salon by Japanese Designer Reiichi Ikeda. Located in Osaka Japan, IRO Salon (IRO means colours in English) combines functionality with a sleek sparse aesthetic. The designer used exposed ceilings and concrete floors as well as a lot of diagonal lines to define the separate areas within the salon. I really love … Read more
Braid lovers get ready, Hair Romance is about to begin 30 braids in 30 days! Starting September 1st, every day of the month will feature a new braided hairstyle. After the success of Hair Romance’s last challenge (30 Days of Twists and Pins) which has been turned into a fantastic ebook, this next hair challenge … Read more
We mentioned a while back that we’re a bit addicted to Pinterest. So many pretty pictures, we can’t resist it! We love seeing which of our pins turn out to be the most popular, it is so fascinating to see what resonates with people. In this vein we thought people might be interested to see … 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
Japanese architects seem to take great delight in creating wonderful, innovating hair salons! Lodge Salon is located in Hiroshima Japan and was designed by Suppose Design Office architects. The main focus of the salon is the band of mirrored glass which envelops the cutting area. It’s mounted at the clients’ head height and is … Read more
Hairy Jam, an exciting new hair industry event premiers this weekend here in Vancouver. We’re super excited, it sound like it’s going to be great! We were able to catch up with the event’s organizer, Jim Dreichel, to ask him a few questions about the project. So, what is Hairy Jam? Hairy Jam is a … Read more
salonMonster made the leap to Pinterest recently and we have all been going pin crazy – cool hair accessories, envious hair styles, inspirational makeup and art, we’re addicted! Take a peek at our collection of eye candy at www.pinterest.com/salonmonster
With bridal season gearing up check out Ruche for fabulous headpieces to impress any bride! Ruche is a beautiful online store which is described as a”vintage inspired boutique with a modern touch” These amazing headpieces are very reasonably priced ranging from $25.00 – $70.00. There is something for any budget here! To see more go to … Read more
So this is the coolest thing, I just found out that that Nick Offerman who plays TV’s Ron Swanson on Parks and Recreation is also a carpenter and a woodworker with his own shop. On Parks and Recreation Ron Swanson is a master woodworker who makes amazing things for people like canoes! It would seem that … Read more
We’re loving these amazing photographic works by Naia del Castillo entitled Portraits y Dialogues. They’re such effective pieces and really make a statement. It’s incredible how simple yet powerful they are. Naia was born in Bilbao in 1975. She graduated with a specialization in Sculpture at the University of Fine Arts of the Basque Country … Read more