A business journal for independent beauty pros, by salonMonster
Now this is a house I wish I lived in! Check out these photos of the amazing classic Singleton house designed by Richard Neutra in 1959. It is now home to the ever stylish Vidal Sassoon, his wife Ronnie and their two Shih Tzus. It hasn’t been an easy road though as the house was … Read more
A few years ago a started suffering from dandruff, so I started using various chemical based dandruff control shampoos. They helped a bit, but never really completely eliminated the problem. Then my wife suggested that maybe it was all the chemicals they put in many shampoos these days that are causing my problem. I first tried a popular … Read more
In keeping with my current fascination with hair illustrations, check out Maria Gil Ulldemolins fantastic drawings. She lives in Madrid and has done some wonderful detailed illustrations of hair styles. I love the texture she’s been able to convey in these up do’s and that the drawings are done in black and white. For more … Read more
I was immediately drawn to these whimsical window graphics designed by Museum Studio and Paper for the Kaiserschnitt Hair Salon in Denmark. What a refreshing departure from those 80’s stock decals that you see plastered on the windows of so many salons. With all the creative options available today, it’s a shame more people don’t … Read more
I came across this billboard advertisement and was quite impressed with how creatively it expressed the product. Koleston is a hair colour product and this ad shows the models hair change colour as the sky and time of day changes. A simple yet very effective result.
I’m a big fan of modern clean lines so I was thrilled to come across this salon design done by MSK Design Group for Vasken Demirjian’s Westchester New York salon. This salon specializes in colour services so the crisp white decor lends a fantastic backdrop for all those hair colours! I love the way they … Read more
Needing some hair inspiration for the upcoming wedding season, why not indulge in some vintage hair styles and accessories for your brides to be. Classic hair pieces will make any bride glow and look super hot in photos. When working with your bride and bridal parties, remember to check out etsy.com for some fabulous unique … Read more
This would definitely be a conversation piece! It’s the first western revolver hair dryer I have ever seen. I can’t confirm how well it works, but it certainly looks awesome and could add some attitude to your salon! Seems like this dryer in only available in Asia right now, here’s hoping it makes its’ way … Read more
If you’re looking for a fabulously stylish way to carry and store all your cutting tools, look no further. Austrian company Caleas Cases has created the ultimate leather holster. These handmade cases come equipped with padded interior pockets for scissors, razors and combs, and an adjustable band for keeping them all conveniently within reach at … Read more
Get ready for some big hair at the Des Moines Art Center in Iowa. On Saturday April 23rd, Iowa based stylists and salons hit the runway with modeled hair of all shapes, colours and sizes. There are dj’s, visual effects and more to enhance this wild hair experience. For more information on this event go … Read more