A business journal for independent beauty pros, by salonMonster
A fun stylish hand mirror is a great way to express your personality and design aesthetic at your salon station. There are a lot of great choices out there in many different styles and price points. Here are some of my favourites: Above: Wooden hand mirror from Henderson Dry Goods (right here in Vancouver, … Read more
For those lucky enough to live in San Francisco, you’ve just been gifted a new signature Aesop store on Fillmore Street. Aesop is an Australian based company that creates glorious skin and haircare products and has a knack for cutting edge store design. This new shop was created by Boston architects NADAAA. The product shelving … Read more
I came across this amazing magazine while getting my hair done by our lovely stylist Shelly. She had received it as a gift and passed it on to us to take a peek. Worn Fashion Journal is published twice a year and is based out of Toronto Canada. Their latest issue (15) is The Hair … Read more
As the days are now getting longer and the sunshine is starting to stick around a bit more, my thoughts are moving towards springtime and all the gorgeous bright colours and patterns that awaken us from our winter hibernation. To help jumpstart a happy head I thought I’d share with you some of my favourite … Read more
After watching The Best of Jimmy Fallon last night, which was awesome by the way, one of my favourite parts of all his impersonations and sketches is the different hairstyles/wigs that he uses! These ones make me smile the most: AND MY ABSOLUTE FAVOURITE……….. I don’t know who’s style is the best here in The … Read more
I find one of my favourite things to do when I’m looking to procrastinate is scrolling through Pinterest pages and looking at all the lovely design and eye candy! So, I thought that with Valentine’s Day approaching I’d share with you some amazing nail art for your inner cupid that I found on Pinterest. There … Read more
Sunday night was the Screen Actors Guild Awards and while I don’t usually hang in there for the actual awards, I enjoy checking out what everyone is wearing and how their hair is done. Here are some of my favourites hairstyles from the night:
This segment of 20 Questions is from Misty Spencer of Organic Hair by Misty. Who am I? Who am I? Well I’m Misty, a happily married lady with three young kids. I work double duty, caring for my kids during the day, and making people pretty in the evenings. I’ve been a hairstylist for 11 … Read more
How To Marry A Millionaire was on TV the other night and the whole time I was watching it I was marvelling at the ladies gorgeous hairstyles. This movie gem from the early 1950’s starring Lauren Bacall, Marilyn Monroe and Betty Grable is full of fabulous hair and fashion! Here are some of my favourite … Read more
This beautiful minimal space is Jete Hair Salon located in Kobe, Japan. Designed by Sides Core, this salon was created from a former cafe space on the ground level of an apartment block. See through curtains cover the large windows providing privacy while still letting in all the natural light. Exposed concrete floors and … Read more