A business journal for independent beauty pros, by salonMonster
Troove Beauty Salon, located in Gifu Japan, has a gorgeous minimilist style that evokes a calmness which I love. Designed by architect Hiroyuki Miyake, this space has Japanese oak floors, a stunning concrete reception desk, and extremely comfortable looking simple chairs. The real showpiece of the salon is their large 2mm thick steel screen which … Read more
I am an avid crafter and love supporting hand made goods as well as independent businesses, so today I thought I’d share with you some of the fabulous hair pins found on Etsy! First up and hailing from Australia is kookinuts Sleepy Bird wooden bobby pins which are priced around $15.00. Next is a … Read more
Hairy Jam, an exciting new hair industry event premiers this weekend here in Vancouver. We’re super excited, it sound like it’s going to be great! We were able to catch up with the event’s organizer, Jim Dreichel, to ask him a few questions about the project. So, what is Hairy Jam? Hairy Jam is a … Read more
I was over the moon when I was recently given a butter London 3 Free Nail Lacquer in the shade Bossy Boots. This company has long been a favourite of mine and I can’t wait to paint my nails! Founded in 2005 in the UK, butter London creates nail polish products which contain no formaldehyde, no … Read more
I did a little happy dance when I read that Marc Jacobs is teaming up with Sephora to launch a line of cosmetics! Things are still in the early stages of development but I can’t wait to see what trends emerge from Marc Jacobs makeup line.
salonMonster made the leap to Pinterest recently and we have all been going pin crazy – cool hair accessories, envious hair styles, inspirational makeup and art, we’re addicted! Take a peek at our collection of eye candy at www.pinterest.com/salonmonster
How cool is this barber USB key from imm living! You can carry it around in your pocket like a hipster, comb your swanky hair with it, and then go all tech and plug it into your computer. The comb stores 2 GB of data, has a 1 year warranty and is way cool! … Read more
When I came across these super cute hair pins made by Sunny Garden, they totally screamed Springtime for me! What’s not to love about fun bright colours and whimsical crocheted flowers. Sunny Garden has a wonderful shop on Etsy where they sell their unique handmade knitted and crocheted accessories. The pins can be ordered in … Read more
With bridal season gearing up check out Ruche for fabulous headpieces to impress any bride! Ruche is a beautiful online store which is described as a”vintage inspired boutique with a modern touch” These amazing headpieces are very reasonably priced ranging from $25.00 – $70.00. There is something for any budget here! To see more go to … Read more
Victoria BC is home to the fantastic Victory Barber and Brand. Located in the city’s downtown, Victory brings old school greatness back to the barber shop. The shop was built using reclaimed materials from old Victoria homes while the classic barber chairs were restored by hand giving the whole place an authentic “Canadiana” feel, complete with … Read more