A business journal for independent beauty pros, by salonMonster
So this has been floating around for a bit and many of you may have seen this already but I thought that Cosmetologists could benefit from it. It’s called 23 and 1/2 Hours and it’s about trying to minimize how much time you spend sitting. The statistics are crazy and way beyond what I would … Read more
Here’s a beautiful holiday music video from one of my favourite Canadian bands Diamond Rings. I’ve blogged about them before (and how awesome their album is to play in the salon) and thought I’d share this video of John O playing piano at home over the holidays singing Give It Up. I wish he’d come to … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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. … Read more