A business journal for independent beauty pros, by salonMonster
There are some really fun and unique options out there for salon and colour carts. Aside from some stylish purpose built trolleys, why not try thinking outside the box by using a kitchen, bar, or library cart and repurpose it to work at your salon or colour station. The furniture and accessories you choose to … Read more
These amazing comb bottle openers are created by the Old Familiar Comb Company. Laser cut from high quality stainless steel and designed by a barber, this product started life as a Kickstarter project. These are made in Columbus Ohio and you can choose from a polished or brushed finish. I can’t think of a better … Read more
Rifle Paper Co. is a boutique stationary company run by a creative husband and wife team out of Florida. I often purchase their super cute cards but had no idea how awesome their prints were until I found these hairbrush, comb, and bobby pin illustrations on their website. These prints are created from original paintings by … Read more
I want one of these Tomahawk Hair Dryers! These beauties have been created by Paris industrial designer Jean Baptiste Fastrez. Keeping with craftsman traditions, the Tomahawk Hair Dryers have beautifully made wooden handles that reference an actual tomahawk. The coloured stripes and dryer positioning make each one a unique design object. I love how Jean Baptiste … Read more
Wasbar is a combined laundrette, cafe and hair salon located in Ghent, Belgium. This collaborative design was created by Pinkeye. The concept for Wasbar is about making the most of your time. Here you can drink an espresso and get your hair cut all while doing your laundry in a fun stylish environment. There are two hair … Read more
I am loving these beauty and fashion illustrations by EmmaKissTina! They would work really well as artwork for a spa or salon. EmmaKissTina was created by illustrator Kristina Hultkrantz. She has a fantastic etsy shop that showcases her lovely creations. The illustrations are available in 5 sizes and are very well priced. Here are a few … Read more
Those who know us understand that we have a bit of a button obsession. We know it’s unhealthy, but we can’t help ourselves. So we couldn’t resist creating the excuse to create a new set of buttons for ABS Chicago! If you’re at ABS keep your eyes open for them, rumour has it the monster … Read more
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