The Parlour

Turn up the heat

Perhaps it’s one too many cool “summer” days, but this evening we’re taking a cinematic escape to heatwave stricken 1950’s New York in Hitchcock’s Rear Window while the rain falls outside in present-day Vancouver Call Grace Kelly’s style inimitable, but set hair can be your friend if you happen to […]

June 28th, 2011

Hair Glasses

These amazing glasses are made by Studio Swine which is a design studio comprised of Alexander Groves and Azusa Murakami who both met at the Royal College of Arts. This is the press release from their website: “Studio Swine presents ‘Hair Glasses’ – a collection of sustainable fashion eyewear exploring the potential of Human hair. The […]

June 27th, 2011

Baxter Finley, Barber & Shop

We’re absolutely loving the design of Baxter Finley, Barber & Shop of Los Angeles California. Created by Baxter of California, they’ve done an incredible job of creating a modern take on the traditional barber shop. I just love the white brick walls, the reclaimed douglas fir flooring and the exposed beam ceilings. They have sourced […]

June 24th, 2011

Julien d’Y Art Exhibition

I wish I was in Paris right now to see the opening day of hair stylist Julien d’Ys art exhibition. It will be showing at the Comme des Garcons store in Paris from June 23rd – July 13th. Julien will be showcasing his paintings as well as his other multi platform artwork including the gold […]

June 23rd, 2011

Amazing Abstract Tattoos

Amanda Wachob has to be one of the most talented artists I’ve come across in a long time. Her tattoo work is so impressive, it looks more like fine art. Her tattoos look so much like paintings, the brush stroke details are blowing my mind! Amanda is a trained artist who has had her work […]

June 22nd, 2011

Is It Organic?

Recently the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) filed a class action lawsuit in California against 26 cosmetics companies that they say have made “dozens of products that are labeled on the front as “organic” yet contain few or, in some cases, no organic ingredients, based on the ingredient lists on the items. Items included products […]

June 22nd, 2011

Jazz Party!

The 6th bi-annual Jazz Age Lawn Party is once again set to take place on Governor’s Island in New York this weekend and I for one am jealous of those who get to attend. It has been a long time goal to make it to New York especially for this party. This is quite […]

June 20th, 2011

Scissor Rolex by Dr Romanelli for Bamford Watch Department.

If you’ve got a bit of change to spare and would like a unique way to show off your profession then check out this amazing customized Rolex by Dr Romanelli for Bamford Watch Department. They’ve taken a classsic Rolex Milgauss and updated it with scissors for hands a great lightning bolt second hand. So simple, […]

June 17th, 2011

Vintage inspiration at Lulu’s by Travis Parker

Lulu’s Beauty Salon is a well known nail boutique located in San Diego California and is part of Travis Parkers beauty empire. What I was really impressed with was the design aesthetic of their Website. I love their use of vintage imagery and find it’s a perfect match for the services they offer.

June 16th, 2011

Junior Boys – It’s All True

The Junior Boys are back with their awesome beats. The Canadian band’s latest album “It’s All True” is full of great tracks for your salon. Stylists will be grooving along to these great songs and clients will be leaving your salon feeling upbeat and happy. Check out their new song below: [soundcloud url=”http://soundcloud.com/dominorecordco/junior-boys-banana-ripple”]

June 15th, 2011

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