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AUT Rookie Show Has Serious Style
Some seriously awesome hair has been happening down in the antipedes at this years AUT Rookie Show in Auckland, New Zealand. Showcasing 24 fashion students and their runway collections, it was the amazing hair styles that caught my attention in this video. The hair styles are done by Danny Pato from D & M Salon located in […]
Posted: December 14th, 2011 ˑ No Comments
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The Transition from Assistant/Apprentice to Stylist
For those salon owners who have apprentices or assistants, it’s always a challenge to transition from that position to being a productive stylist on the floor. During a discussion with salon owners last week, the following tip came in from a savvy salon owner and how he makes the change. One of the first requirements, and […]
Posted: December 12th, 2011 ˑ No Comments
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New salonMonster Buttons!
We have two new salonMonster button designs! If you’d like some buttons just contact us at [email protected] and we’ll gladly post some off to you. If you have a design preference or a certain amount you’re interested in, please include that in your email. Send us a photo of how you wear your salonMonster buttons […]
Posted: December 8th, 2011 ˑ No Comments
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Finding The Perfect Stylist For Your Salon
I recently consulted with a client who needed experienced stylists for a beautiful new salon. We had a long conversation about how to word help wanted ads and what is important to stylists in a salon. I told him that any message can take on different meanings depending on how it is delivered and how things […]
Posted: December 6th, 2011 ˑ No Comments
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Etsy Hair Accessories
I’m always looking to promote handmade/handcrafted items so I thought I’d share with you some of my recent hair accessory finds on etsy. It’s a great place to source out unique original pieces for your salon, clients, or yourself! The beautiful crown bobby pin pictured above is made by Alpine Gypsy located right here in Vancouver […]
Posted: December 1st, 2011 ˑ No Comments
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Business Card Eye Candy
I recently came across a fabulous collection of salon/beauty related business cards while browsing the site pinterest.com. This lead me to another great site called uk.moo.com which has a fantastic variety of business card templates that you can choose from for your salon. You can easily pick from their options or work with them to create […]
Posted: November 30th, 2011 ˑ 1 Comment
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Qualifications and Insurance
With many States and Provinces de-regulating the salon industry, a very scary scenario is emerging. There are many “self made” stylists out there trying to find jobs, and what is more scary is the fact that many salons are hiring them – with no license and no certificate of qualification from either their association […]
Posted: November 28th, 2011 ˑ No Comments
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Daphne Guinness For MAC
London born heiress of the Guinness family, Daphne Guinness has recently collaborated with MAC Cosmetics for a fabulous collection that will hit North American shelves December 26th. This new collection features beautiful shades of pale pink and sea foam blue. Then to pump up the drama you’ll find dark deep purples and rich black lipstick. […]
Posted: November 24th, 2011 ˑ No Comments
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Wocka Wocka Nail Polish
My holiday season has become complete with the discovery of OPI’s Muppet Nail Polish Collection! Not only am I a HUGE Muppets fan (favourite show as a child), but I love the fun festive holiday colours in this collection. Featuring dark pinks, gold, silver and a wonderful range of glitters and sparkles, there’s sure to […]
Posted: November 23rd, 2011 ˑ No Comments
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Hair Fashion!
Thelma Madine, the seamstress and dressmaker from the UK’s hot show My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding has created another bizarre masterpiece. This time it is made out of 250 metres of human hair and is valued at over 50, 000 pounds or a little over 78, 000 US dollars. Thelma had a team of dress […]
Posted: November 22nd, 2011 ˑ No Comments
Filled under: Art, Design, Fashion, Hair, Uncategorized