A business journal for independent beauty pros, by salonMonster
This fantastic video clip from Sesame Street has a great message for not only kids but anyone who struggles with their self image from time to time. So the next time you’re having a bad hair day just give this video a watch and it will put a smile on your face. And remember to … Read more
We’re excited to announce that you can now earn a gift for introducing people to salonMonster. How does this new Rewards Program work? Glad you asked. It’s so easy. Just refer a person or business to one of salonMonster’s paid* plans and we’ll give you a gift card equal to the value of … Read more
After having several conversations with my co-worker’s at the salon I work at about how to take advantage of all the features of salonMonster I thought perhaps a series of posts on my thoughts on this would be helpful to everyone using it. This week I want to talk about a couple of … Read more
I came across an interesting Executive Street article this week about John Paul DeJoria one of the co-founders and CEO of John Paul Mitchell Systems. I never realized quite what a rags to riches story he had and thought it was such a great inspiration and a great example of how you don’t need a … Read more
This very unique art installation done by Judith Fegerl from Austria takes static electricity to an all new level. Made of real human hair embedded in a ball, when charged with electricity the hair raises up and appears to come alive. One part science experiment, one part creepy and just plain cool.
I came across this amazing 400 pound wooden bike rack while browsing the blog at The Fox is Black. This piece was made by a co-op fabrication shop in Los Angeles called the Knowhow Shop and then shipped to its destination in Virginia. The bike rack was lovingly handcrafted out of Mangaris and the hair in the … Read more
Perhaps it’s one too many cool “summer” days, but this evening we’re taking a cinematic escape to heatwave stricken 1950’s New York in Hitchcock’s Rear Window while the rain falls outside in present-day Vancouver Call Grace Kelly’s style inimitable, but set hair can be your friend if you happen to … Read more
These amazing glasses are made by Studio Swine which is a design studio comprised of Alexander Groves and Azusa Murakami who both met at the Royal College of Arts. This is the press release from their website: “Studio Swine presents ‘Hair Glasses’ – a collection of sustainable fashion eyewear exploring the potential of Human hair. The … Read more
We’re absolutely loving the design of Baxter Finley, Barber & Shop of Los Angeles California. Created by Baxter of California, they’ve done an incredible job of creating a modern take on the traditional barber shop. I just love the white brick walls, the reclaimed douglas fir flooring and the exposed beam ceilings. They have sourced … Read more
I wish I was in Paris right now to see the opening day of hair stylist Julien d’Ys art exhibition. It will be showing at the Comme des Garcons store in Paris from June 23rd – July 13th. Julien will be showcasing his paintings as well as his other multi platform artwork including the gold … Read more