A business journal for independent beauty pros, by salonMonster
Behind the Chair announce the 2011 stylist’s choice award winners at the American Beauty Show the other night. Here’s the winners, what do you think? Favorite Shampoo/Conditioner Duo Pureology Hydrate Favorite Permanent Wave ISO Options Favorite Straightening System Keratin Complex Smoothing System by Coppola Favorite Demi-Permanent Color Line Redken Shades EQ Favorite Professional Makeup Line … Read more
What a great idea. These stylist stations at Skyline Salon in Kansas City are made from reclaimed wood and look fantastic. The fact that some of the stations are on wheels is super convenient too, you’re not stuck with a specific floorplan if you ever want to change things up. Hopefully we’ll be seeing an … Read more
Now this is a house I wish I lived in! Check out these photos of the amazing classic Singleton house designed by Richard Neutra in 1959. It is now home to the ever stylish Vidal Sassoon, his wife Ronnie and their two Shih Tzus. It hasn’t been an easy road though as the house was … Read more
A few years ago a started suffering from dandruff, so I started using various chemical based dandruff control shampoos. They helped a bit, but never really completely eliminated the problem. Then my wife suggested that maybe it was all the chemicals they put in many shampoos these days that are causing my problem. I first tried a popular … Read more
In keeping with my current fascination with hair illustrations, check out Maria Gil Ulldemolins fantastic drawings. She lives in Madrid and has done some wonderful detailed illustrations of hair styles. I love the texture she’s been able to convey in these up do’s and that the drawings are done in black and white. For more … Read more
I was immediately drawn to these whimsical window graphics designed by Museum Studio and Paper for the Kaiserschnitt Hair Salon in Denmark. What a refreshing departure from those 80’s stock decals that you see plastered on the windows of so many salons. With all the creative options available today, it’s a shame more people don’t … Read more
I came across this billboard advertisement and was quite impressed with how creatively it expressed the product. Koleston is a hair colour product and this ad shows the models hair change colour as the sky and time of day changes. A simple yet very effective result.
I’m a big fan of modern clean lines so I was thrilled to come across this salon design done by MSK Design Group for Vasken Demirjian’s Westchester New York salon. This salon specializes in colour services so the crisp white decor lends a fantastic backdrop for all those hair colours! I love the way they … Read more
Needing some hair inspiration for the upcoming wedding season, why not indulge in some vintage hair styles and accessories for your brides to be. Classic hair pieces will make any bride glow and look super hot in photos. When working with your bride and bridal parties, remember to check out etsy.com for some fabulous unique … Read more
I’m loving the beautiful black aesthetic of Gum Salon located in Milan’s stylish Ticanese area. They’ve used quite a few traditional elements but have created a really modern feel through the monochromatic colour scheme. The black tile, painted brick and Hollywood dressing room style lighting are all very simple but come together beautifully. Their logo … Read more