In 1921 in Japan, an ambitious young man with a vision acquired a foundry. This was the birth of Takara Belmont. The rest is history!
Takara Belmont, over the past one hundred years, has become a global success against all odds. Indeed, in the early twentieth century, in Japan, a teenager named Hidenobu Yoshikawa became an apprenticeship in a foundry. The art of casting appealed to him immediately. “You can freely make any shape you want," he realized. More importantly, he decided, "I think I can do this myself!". So in 1921, Hidenobu acquired a foundry that was in financial...
Takara Belmont celebrated a century of excellence on October 5, 2021, and will continue with festivities throughout 2022. Indeed, this Japanese company strives to evolve proprietary knowledge and technology and, together with beauty and health experts, is proud to continue pushing the benchmarks of quality in salon, spa, dental and medical outfitting.
Takara Belmont celebrated its 100th anniversary on October 5, 2021. This milestone marked a century of excellence in the evolution of salon and spa furnishing. Few probably would have predicted such an achievement for a company that started out as a simple foundry near Osaka. Yet, just ten...
Anil Salhan has always had a passion for interior design. In 2018, he opened the first BLACC+BLOND curating his own minimalist studio; the focus was firmly place on lifestyle. Not only was he cutting hair on his own terms, but he used the space for creative events. He also gave local artists a platform to showcase their work. He was selling clothes on consignment and started raising money and awareness for men’s mental health.
The goal with the initial studio was to deconstruct the concept of what a hair space could be. The reception was amazing and couldn’t have been...
With a passion for hairdressing, customer service and sustainability, Bliss Hair Therapy announces their reopening, following a refurbishment, inspired by the ethical and sustainable standards witnessed around the world.
Bliss Hair Therapy located on Red Lion Road, Alvechurch, undertook a refurbishment during Christmas and the New Year. This was to give the salon a new look and feel, matching the brand ethos of being sustainable and eco friendly. Over the past 14 years, the salon and it’s team have gone to every effort to work on their sustainable journey, partnering with similar brands and companies who also share their beliefs.
Having...
When it comes to salon design, many salons struggle with the issue of space. Here's 5 precious tips for maximizing a small space.
Let's talk salon design: finding the balance between how to maximize it while creating a compelling atmosphere for guests, that’s also functionally efficient for staff, can be a challenge. Michelle Tang, Founding Partner of Freestyle Systems, offers these tips to help salons make the most of their space.
Tips for Maximizing a Small Space
Think Vertical – Capitalize on the under-utilized areas between the tops of furniture and the ceiling with hanging or high-mounted elements, like the Freestylist which...
When refitting their salon during lockdown, Inanch and Joe Emir had more than just a slick new look in mind; the introduction of a pioneering new beauty space also allowed for their two daughters to step into the business and pave the way for a family-focussed future.
After 16 years as one of London’s most acclaimed salons, the pandemic provided Inanch and Joe with time to take a step back and consider their next steps. Mindful of their clients’ increasing desire for multiple services under one roof, as well as their daughters’ complementary skillsets, the family made the decision to...
