A business journal for independent beauty pros, by salonMonster
During my daily peruse of Remodelista I came across the delightful design aesthetic of Spruce Apothecary. This new shop has been created by Craig Olson and Sean Igo, the design gurus behind my favourite Portand, Oregon store Canoe. Spruce Apothecary is also located in Portland next to the stylish Ace Hotel. Specializing in fragrances … Read more
Nominated in Travel and Leisure’s 2013 Design Awards, Spring FootSpa is having fun with their design! The spa is located in the heart of breathtaking Queenstown New Zealand. Derek Lockwood of Saatchi & Saatchi designed the colourful and whimsical aesthetic of the spa. With an open plan environment, clients are encouraged to interact with … Read more
Viktor Leske International is the design creation of architect firm Karhard Architektur + Design. Located in Berlin, this salon embodies the minimalist qualities I love. Beautiful curved steel framed mirrors drop from the ceiling hanging above sleek concrete floors. These dramatic steel structures act as dividers between the two stations. Glass panels light up the … Read more
Take a peek at the great design in Mogeen Salon and Hair School located in Amsterdam. Designed by Dirk Van Berkel, Mogeen has a really cool vibe to it while still feeling comfortable and approachable. What was once a fireplace shop, the space has been renovated into this beautiful salon. I love the exposed copper … 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
During my daily morning read of DesignSponge, I came across a great illustrator who has some fantastic whimsical pieces that would look great in the salon. Kaye Blegvad is a London, England based illustrator and jewellery designer. Her art is fun and cheeky and two of her pieces caught my eye as being artwork 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
There are some really fun and unique options out there for salon and colour carts. Aside from some stylish purpose built trolleys, why not try thinking outside the box by using a kitchen, bar, or library cart and repurpose it to work at your salon or colour station. The furniture and accessories you choose to … 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
I am loving these beauty and fashion illustrations by EmmaKissTina! They would work really well as artwork for a spa or salon. EmmaKissTina was created by illustrator Kristina Hultkrantz. She has a fantastic etsy shop that showcases her lovely creations. The illustrations are available in 5 sizes and are very well priced. Here are a few … Read more