The salonMonster Newsletter · Every other Sunday

Field notes from the salon world.

Essays, interviews, tools, and links for independent stylists and small salon owners — picked by our team, not by an algorithm. Written by people who’ve stood behind the chair.

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What’s inside

The columns you’ll find in every issue.

Eight recurring sections, plus whatever else has caught our attention that fortnight — surfacing the things the algorithms overlook.

  • 01 — From the team

    An opening note from Annie, our resident hair nerd.

  • 02 — Monster Advice

    Practical, real-world advice from a different salonMonster user, every issue.

  • 03 — Scout’s System Check

    What we’re building inside salonMonster, and why — straight from the team.

  • 04 — Tools & Distractions

    Scissors, books, films, podcasts — things worth your money and your time.

  • 05 — Ctrl + Stephen

    Essays from co-founder Stephen on craft, design, architecture, and running a business.

  • 06 — Talking Shop with Liam

    Video conversations with the people shaping the salon and beauty world.

  • 07 — Saved for Later

    Articles worth bookmarking — to inspire, improve your craft, and more.

  • 08 — Monster Sightings

    Upcoming shows, classes, and gatherings on our radar across North America.

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