My playlist is not just for my benefit as an Amazon Associate (as I earn earn from qualifying purchases) but this is for your benefit as well! Whether you are a client looking to update your self care inventory, a bride looking for the perfect products for her go bag, entrepreneur, an aspiring beauty professional, someone looking to get into airbrush services or art there is a list here with items I highly recommend and have used or purchased myself for my business or used personally. Contact me for any questions or special list requests!
A list of the products I used to decorate and remodel my salon suite into a FAIRYTALE!
I get asked about where I got the decor from when I’m at the salon suite every time! I’m compiling a list of the exact items I purchased or the closest to it I could find if it the specific item wasn’t sold anymore. I hope to inspire your creative, interior designer, version of yourself to make your salon suite fit your personality and your business!
Unbreakable mirrors are a real thing!!! I’ve got one in the salon, one in my go kit, and one in my hair bag.
My beautiful drapes are hiding the entry between the next salon suite over that I share with my salon partner who has a hair stylist working there. These are the perfect shade to go with the pink curtain rod they hang on.
I absolutely love the caste iron coat hangars we have on the wall behind the door! I also replaced the outlet covers and light switch covers to match the country french design. Ladies! Don’t forget the smaller hanger for the purses and bags! I got a matching one of those as well! It really is the little things that make the difference!
My “bar cart” is not usually stalked with liquor but I DO have it stocked with to go cups, keto creamer, stir sticks, my all time favorite comfort tea, sweetener, and lions mane extract to help boost the neuron activity! A surprisingly large amount of items fit in this little coffee station!
As you can see, we love our hot drinks! Coffee and tea are a must in this line of work, am I right?! My single serve coffee machine is in the break room and the coffee pod holder stays in the suite so I can offer some choice of coffee or tea to my clients.
The one furniture item I get compliments on all the time is my salon chair! It’s pink and gold and reclines all the back for perfect makeup or lash application.
Reflected in the wall mounted full length mirror is my tanning solution dispenser rack, which is actually a liquor bottle dispenser but it works perfectly for my express tanning solutions.
This vanity desk and chair is for when I need to work on paperwork and back-end tasks for my business. If you’re a business owner you know this part of the job is best done in comfort! I’m a plus size woman and not all stools or desk chairs are made to fit our voluptuous curves! This chair is super comfy and sturdy enough for my weight.
Very important! Don’t forget to have your license up in clear view. It’s easy to forget when you’re having fun and making your salon suite into your own. I like these license holders because you can mount or place on a shelf or desk.
I love anything iridescent but I keep those items limited in the suite to maintain the bridal suite aesthetic. Here are a few of the iridescent decorations and accents I was able to sneak in and incorporate!!
The selfie wall is a big hit with our clients! Especially getting the selfie after a makeup/hair trial for your big day. We have a bench seat for storage, to have a seat in front of the selfie wall, and for extra seating when friends and family come along with the bride to be for their trial.
As most of you know, this is not my side hustle. This is my career and how I make a living. I am ALSO a stay at home mom to a very busy little guy. He comes with me often enough to the salon for me to need a space for him to relax and stay busy. When I don’t have a spray tan client my little likes to cozy up in this plus little nook to watch his shows and play his games. These big cushions can also be used for a lash client or another place to sit for a guest or even their child. It makes the salon suite have just enough cozy with the bougee!
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Photog: www.almamnphotographer.com
Temptu: The only brand of airbrush makeup I use for my clients is Temptu.
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client feature: Christine
Planning a vow renewal? This lovely couple had the most romantic vow renewal!
My beautiful bride, Christine, was all about showing off her tattoos and looking her most natural beautiful self. She did a trial and chose to go with airbrush makeup. She also pampered her husband with male grooming service where I provide moisturizer for face/hands, hair style, conceal and cover any blemishes. I had so much fun working with her! Don’t they look great? Sigh…
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Must haves for your hair and makeup artist Go-Bag!
All makeup artists need some sort of go bag, whether you’re big or small in business here is my list of items that make my life easier as a busy mom and business owner!
This was a great hair bag when I first started and artists, trust me when I say bring your hair stuff and leave in your car…even if you’re only doing makeup, you never know their hair person may fall through. Be the artist who can come through for whatever service on your client’s wedding day!
Skin prep is an absolute necessity for your client to look their best. At a bare minimum have a good quality light moisturizer for all skin types.
Get a good foundation palette and as long as you understand color theory you’ll be able to match your client’s skin tones and conceal any pigmented and textured areas.