A business journal for independent beauty pros, by salonMonster
In keeping with the hot hair trend towards the colour blue, I thought I’d share with you a fantastic dip dye colour job done at the Arrojo Salon in New York. Tiffany, who runs the blog sixsixsick, jumped at the chance to go in to the salon and test out their new Goldwell colouring service. … Read more
If you haven’t seen this video before then check it out. Everyone involved in the beauty industry should be aware of the ingredients they are working with. You can find out more at www.safecosmetics.org/.
Nothing gets blood boiling faster than young Tim Curry -shown here as the Grand Wizard in 1986’s made-for tv movie The Worst Witch (other than his inimitable performance as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show of course) Happy Hallowe’en from your favourite monsters!
Hailing from the suburbs of Toronto Canada, the Diamond Rings debut album “Special Affections” has been on my playlist non stop since I first heard it! Written, recorded and produced by John O, this pop album has deep dance beats, dark moody lyrics, and great guitar riffs. John’s amazing androgynous looks and hair coifs are … Read more
It’s been a while since our last architect/design post, so I was delighted to come across this beautiful salon located in Japan. Designed by Maker architects, Very Hair is the stylish new salon on the block. By using untreated wood on the walls and booths, the architects have created a minimal and calm environment. Draped … Read more
Recently a study was published in the Archives of Dermatology to found out how often Cosmetologists and Barbers check their clients for cancerous moles and lesions. The study discovered that out of the 203 people who answered the survey just over half of them have had alerted clients to some form of growth on their … Read more
These amazing Hair Hats created by Japanese artist Nagi Noda are from a few years ago, but hats made to look like animals made from hair are just to way too cool to be left in the past. Nagi Noda was a Tokyo director of music videos and commercials. Three years have now passed since her … Read more
Cult Gaia creates simply gorgeous turbands and crowns made from beautiful vintage prints and fabrics. These hair accessories will turn any bad hair day into one of your best! By using heavy duty wire in the hairbands and crowns, you can custom mold them comfortably to your head. Create a variety of different looks … Read more
I came across these beautifully painted nails on Refinery29 and was really impressed with how modern and fresh they looked. These nail art styles would take you through the day at work right into a dinner out in the evening. The colours are hot but could always be changed out to match your wardrobe. If … Read more
If you’re in the Vancouver area this Saturday, October 16th, check out the Love Struck Bridal Show at The Fairmont Waterfront in their newly renovated Ballroom. The theme for this year’s event is Pure Love. The exhibition features several local businesses including hair and makeup from the Vancouver area. The event also features a Cocktail … Read more