A business journal for independent beauty pros, by salonMonster
I love all the soft pastel colours of Easter (and the chocolate bunnies) and what better way to welcome in springtime than with some fun Easter themed nail art! Here are some of my favourites: From SoNailicious.com Created by LittleMissNailPolish Designed by MakeItStickDesign.com Super cute bunny nails from pshiiit.com Little chick … Read more
Here is a gorgeous nail salon in Osaka Japan designed by Yusuke Seki that I found on Dezeen. Kolmio+LIM Salon is a modern, light filled space with soft colours and warm wooden furniture. The big drama of the space comes from the crimped wooden wall screen that divides the nail space from the … Read more
It’s time to stop procrastinating, face your fears, shape up that business, and “knock out” all of your worries. We’re gonna get down and dirty and talk about your bottom line. 1. Do you have a system for inventory control? If you answered no to this question, you must have thousands of dollars of inventory … Read more
I’ve been a fan of the BBC series Doctor Who since I was a kid and have been impressed over the years with the sometimes wonderful, sometimes fantastical hair styles of the different Doctors. With the departure of Matt Smith (who has the best hair) this last season, I thought it was time to share … Read more
If you were to continue down the path you are on today and change absolutely nothing about your business tactics, strategies, or systems where would your business be a year from now? Would you still be struggling with un-motivated staff, unsuccessful marketing and promotions, minimal retail sales, and an empty bank account? Have you found yourself saying “something’s got to … Read more
Another year, another set of awesome Valentine’s Day nail art! I’ve combed through my favourites on Pinterest and have collected some super cute designs if you’re looking to sweeten up your nails for Valentine’s. Created by MaryamMaquillage.com From BeautyHigh.com BellaSugar.com was behind this cool design By Trashed and … Read more
With a new year comes a beautiful new store from Australian beauty company Aesop, this time in Chelsea New York. Dezeen brought my attention to this gorgeous space adorned with over a thousand editions of The Paris Review. The ceiling is covered in colourful excerpts while the walls use black and white letters and photos from … Read more
With the year coming to an end I thought I’d look back and see what my most played (probably overplayed) songs at work were for 2013. These tracks were pivotal in keeping me motivated when I needed a boost, pumped up for a night out after work, or chilling me out when things got crazy! … Read more
Growing up I was always trying to control and tame my curls so I lived with bobby pins in my hair – plain black bobby pins randomly stuck in my hair with no aesthetic value at all. I wish I had seen all the cool and creative ways people are using bobby pins these days … Read more
Arriving just in time for the busy holiday season, Arcade Fire’s latest album Reflektor will help you get through the mad rush up to Christmas. Based out of Montreal, Quebec, this group continues to put out amazing music and their latest album does not disappoint! Produced by James Murphy (of LCD Soundsystem fame) Reflektor … Read more