photo: nico@stagias.com I was talking with a client recently at worldSALON about how environmental issues seem to be falling off people’s radar.  Alan explained that as an interior designer, most of his clients previously would start the discussion of designing their new spaces with LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification for their interiors. …

This is a tough one, because I love the polished helmets of the 1950’s for their precision and architectural beauty:  While nice to look at, you know there was a toxic cloud of elements not known to man hovering around that head, and if you touched it, your fingers might break.  In the 1960’s, we…

A spanking new year has begun and as hunched and cranky people seem to be in this coldest January ever, I am filled with a sense of optimism, a more defined purpose and a tinkling anticipation of what the year ahead will hold.  The plenary sessions so far have been instructive – “hope” has been…

This past year was most definitely a year of change, culminating in a terrible new reality south of the border, where a narcissistic, psychopath became the leader of the most powerful nation on the planet.  In Chinese astrology, we are moving from the flamboyant, flirtatious “Fire Rooster” in 2017 to the diligent, dependable “Earth Dog”…

Once again, we are heading into party season and this year, really anything goes.  Messy, tousled waves look amazing with a snug, sparkly gown, heels and great earrings.  A clean, tight ponytail will dazzle with a sharp suit or boxy, geometric dress.  Scrape your short hair back with PROTECT leave in conditioner and freeze into…

When I tell people that October 6th, 2017 is the 28th anniversary of worldSALON at the corner of Jarvis and Adelaide, St. Lawrence Market District, Toronto, Canada, it seems impossible!  At a bbq party a few summers ago at friends Mark and Peggi’s, a bunch of us were discussing our spiritual ages, and mine is a…

The Miriam Webster dictionary defines “show and tell” as “a classroom exercise in which children display an item and talk about it,”  or a “public display or demonstration.” In the beauty industry, understanding and executing the concept of “show and tell”  is potentially the most significant attribute of a successful beauty professional.  In my training…