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Can hairstylists help identify older clients who need health services.

We came across this interesting article on Science Daily the other day. Published by Ohio State University, it discusses the unique position that hairstylists have with older clients and whether they can help identify clients who might benefit from health services. Because stylists are some of the few people that have the opportunity to see […]

August 25th, 2011

Peak inside the world of Carmindy

Carmindy, our favourite makeup artist from What Not To Wear, has a real knack for making women feel beautiful and confident after they leave her makeup chair. I recently discovered that she has her own beauty blog over at Daily Makeover where she shares some of her industry secrets on how to achieve today’s hottest […]

August 24th, 2011

More Hair Art

So here is yet again even more bizarre and wonderful hair art. This time it’s by Augustina Woodgate, an artist from Buenos Aires but working out of Miami. She spent four years collecting hair by setting up a mobile hairdressing station in numerous cities. Then she began creating all sorts of amazing things with it. […]

August 23rd, 2011

Hair Art

So here is the latest bit of hair art that we think needs to be shared. This is all art created by Gregory Euclide who uses many different materials to create is installations. In the one above he uses acrylic, baby’s breath, eurocast, fern, hair, hosta, moss, paper, sedum, sagebrush and wood. I won’t talk to […]

August 22nd, 2011

Amazing African Salon Signs

I’m just blown away by the style of these wonderful hand-painted West African salon signs. I came across them on Boing Boing and found them so refreshing and inspiring in our world of computers and digital imagery. They come from the French speaking Republic of Benin in West Africa. There is a great looking book called Ici […]

August 19th, 2011

Where No Hair Has Been Before

Since I’m a secret Star Trek fan, I thought I’d share some of the more outrageous Star Trek hair styles that have caught my eyes over the years. I always get a kick out of the flamboyant “futuristic” hair interpretations of the women of Star Trek, my favourite is the basket weave! And who could […]

August 18th, 2011

La Source Spa – Environmentally Minded

Created by Blouin Tardif Architecture, this massage therapy pavilion at La Source Spa is a fantastic example of how luxurious can still be environmentally sensitive. Located just outside Montreal in Rawdon, this spa uses geothermal heating to heat the interior concrete floors as well as the thermal pools outside. The main building has been built […]

August 17th, 2011

2011 British Hairdressing Awards Finalists Announced!

British Hairdressing Awards 2011 Finalists Announced Who will be The One? Hairdressers Journal International is delighted to announce the finalists for the nine regional and six specialist categories for the British Hairdressing Awards 2011. The British Hairdressing Awards, launched in 1984 by Hairdressers Journal International and sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional, have celebrated and rewarded the […]

August 16th, 2011

DIY planter to spruce up your space

If you have any outdoor space at your salon or spa, wouldn’t a planter like this add some fun to your decor! This would work at your salons front entrance, in your parking lot, on a patio or even a courtyard. The best part is that you get to make it yourself. Kate from Centsational […]

August 16th, 2011

Bjork Realeases First iPad App Album

Bjork, the always intersting and experimental singer from Iceland has released what would seem to be the world’s first album that is an iPad app. The app album is called Biophilia and only has a couple songs available as of right now including the single Crystalline but will be releasing at least two songs a […]

August 15th, 2011

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