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Spring FootSpa in Queenstown

Nominated in Travel and Leisure’s 2013 Design Awards, Spring FootSpa is having fun with their design! The spa is located in the heart of breathtaking Queenstown New Zealand. Derek Lockwood of Saatchi & Saatchi designed the colourful and whimsical aesthetic of the spa. With an open plan environment, clients are encouraged to interact with […]

September 4th, 2013

My Favourite Nail Decals on Etsy!

I love Etsy! Every time I’m on their site I find amazing and unique goodies. My latest obsession is nail decals. There are so many amazing and fun designs on the site to choose from, it’s endless! Here are my current favourites: Bunting Flag Nail Decals made by IHeartNailArt Black Chevron Nail Decal made by […]

August 19th, 2013

Elizabeth Mayville Art

Here’s a wonderful Etsy discovery I recently came across – Elizabeth Mayville and her beautiful art. Elizabeth is from Grand Rapids, MI and has these amazing prints for sale on Etsy for very affordable prices. My favourites are her hair portraits which would look awesome in a salon! Images: Elizabeth Mayville

August 9th, 2013

Viktor Leske International

Viktor Leske International is the design creation of architect firm Karhard Architektur + Design. Located in Berlin, this salon embodies the minimalist qualities I love. Beautiful curved steel framed mirrors drop from the ceiling hanging above sleek concrete floors. These dramatic steel structures act as dividers between the two stations. Glass panels light up the […]

August 7th, 2013

Protect Your Luscious Locks This Summer

With the summer temperatures rising and another wonderful month of sun filled adventures ahead of us, don’t forgot to protect your hair from the harsh rays this summer. Hats are a fantastic way to hide your hair from the sun and protect your skin while looking fabulous. Here are some of my favourite sun hats […]

August 2nd, 2013

Mogeen Salon in Amsterdam

Take a peek at the great design in Mogeen Salon and Hair School located in Amsterdam. Designed by Dirk Van Berkel, Mogeen has a really cool vibe to it while still feeling comfortable and approachable. What was once a fireplace shop, the space has been renovated into this beautiful salon. I love the exposed copper […]

July 17th, 2013

Summertime Fun with Hair Accessories

Now that summer is in full swing it’s time to start having some fun with your hair! Here are some of my favourite hair accessories for summer: Mirage Turband adorned with classic pinup beauties, $38 from Cult Gaia Crystalline Hair Ties, $24 from Anthropologie Shine Jumbo Bobbi, $15 from ban.do Big Shot Sparkle Headband, $20 […]

July 12th, 2013

Molly Nilsson in Your Salon

Just released and ready to be played in your salon is Molly Nilsson’s fifth album “The Travels”. Molly was born in Sweden and currently resides in Berlin. I’ve been crushing on her music ever since I was introduced to her early albums a few years ago. Minimal electronic instrumentation, deep dark melodies, and swooning lyrics […]

July 6th, 2013

Gold and Youth – Beyond Wilderness

Gold and Youth have just released their much anticipated debut album “Beyond Wilderness”. The band hails from our home town of Vancouver and Toronto and this new album has been on continuous play since I got it! It’s a great mix of fantastic vocals and electronic beats with a complementary nod to the 1980’s. This […]

May 28th, 2013

Yuni Kim Lang – Visual Artist Extraordinaire

Yuni Kim Lang is an amazing visual artist from Michigan who is currently exploring the theme of hair through sculpture, photography and wearable art. Using rope and synthetic materials, Yuni creates beautiful and evocative pieces. I am especially smitten with her sculpture series entitled Comfort Hair. Yuni describes this series as “So powerful and beautiful yet so […]

May 24th, 2013

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