A business journal for independent beauty pros, by salonMonster
We’re loving these amazing photographic works by Naia del Castillo entitled Portraits y Dialogues. They’re such effective pieces and really make a statement. It’s incredible how simple yet powerful they are. Naia was born in Bilbao in 1975. She graduated with a specialization in Sculpture at the University of Fine Arts of the Basque Country … Read more
I recently came across this new salon while browsing Dezeen called Cabello located in Belgrade Serbia. It’s has quite a moody interior, very dark and mysterious. Designed by a2rhitektura, they painted the walls of the salon a dramatic black and used a single mirror with a red outline to add a pop of colour. The original … Read more
For some New York Fashion Week ends in swollen feet and heavy suitcases, but for those who don’t work in fashion it means getting to spend an afternoon poring over show after show of runway and backstage pictures. Nothing impressed me more this year than Rodarte. Their collections are usually fantastical, organic, creative and … Read more
When I came across these super cute headbands from Marc by Marc Jacobs they put a smile on my face. They reminded me of “grown up” versions of the headbands I had when I was a kid, I love it! I think the heart design is my favourite but I do keep wavering back … Read more
“Joanne” is a line of jewellery and accessories made from vintage pieces or materials meant to look vintage created by Pip Jolley, an artist and a jewellery maker from the UK. Here is what her site says about the line: “In a time where money was limited, women of the 1940’s had to ‘make do … Read more
Last year L’oreal Professional put together a beautiful new bridal collection called “Love for ever” created by top stylists from all over the world. Since we’re gearing up for bridal season again I thought I’d share with you these whimsical creations. Stylists from Japan, USA, Brazil, France, Italy, UK, India and China have designed gorgeous … Read more
“My hair is the easiest thing, because really—with a really good shampoo and conditioner and a box of bobby pins and some hair spray, I can do whatever I want. It’s more about the hairpieces, you know? So you saw me doing my hair—it was in a little ponytail, and then I knotted it and … Read more
We’ve been in Sydney Australia the last few days and have been having a blast. One of the highlights has to have been our visit to the Aesop store on Oxford street in the lovely neighbourhood of Paddington. It’s a shame that more cosmetics companies don’t have this much style, it’s so inspiring. Their product … Read more
I came across this great tumblr site MiniMadMod60’s which showcases some fantastic hair styles from the 60’s as well as fashion shots. Here are some of my favourites and check out their site for more! Photos from minimadmod60s site.
This is a fantastic ad campaign by Redken performing artist Richard Kavanagh for Rodney Wayne Salons. Richard produced a set of summer ads inspired by his work on the catwalks of New York, Milan, LA, London, and Paris. He’s brought his cheeky aesthetic and great skills to this campaign and I love the result! Don’t … Read more