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In August 2026, Marianne Jensen opened the doors to what she calls her biggest dream: MJ Studio, a luxury salon overlooking Copenhagen Harbour.

Camilla left the fashion, music, and film industries to build her own Head Spa studio, just one door away from her home in Hvidovre.

He drew up the plan and spent a year building it. The result is a salon that in no way resembles what people imagine when they hear the word home salon.

Read how Mike updated the entire salon and created an iconic identity by making the most of the space’s original details, from the yellow tiles to the modern furniture.

In 1939, a blacksmith built a waste bin for his wife’s hair salon. That bin now hangs at MoMA. Now, a hair salon has given Vipp a new colour and brought the Danish design brand back to the hairdressing industry.

At Krabbe Studie, hair care, interior design, and the customer experience are all connected.

Heidi has created a salon where calm, personal attention, and thoughtful design give every client an exceptional experience.

Hair By Gashi inspires others in the industry to think of the hair salon as a community and not just another space.

Katrine has worked backstage, taught internationally, and won a bronze medal at the World Championships, but today you’ll find her in her own studio, ASTRO.

Victor Fontanez, også kendt som VicBlends, has changed what it means to be a barber, doing so with a deep faith in God, human connection, and hard work.

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Good ergonomics cost more on paper, but poor ergonomics cost more in reality. Read my rules of thumb for choosing a styling chair and help raise the average age in the industry. 

Is Head Spa a protected title? Why does the certification exist, and how do you get started? Answers to the most frequently asked questions about Head Spa.

The hood dryer is not radioactive. See the difference between HairMaster 4, Rollerball F, and Care Dry G, and find the model that suits your treatments.

From the chair that sells on looks to the iconic top models. See what you get in each of the three price ranges of barber chairs.

Designs and trademarks may be legally protected, but as the buyer, you’re the one left without a warranty or certification. Here’s how to spot a copy before you pay for it.

Got hair dye on the upholstery? See how to remove even a dried stain with bleach, and why the color of your upholstery matters more than you think.

Beautician or cosmetologist? Explore the two routes into the profession in Denmark: the public vocational education and private cosmetologist courses, which schools you can choose from, and what you actually learn along the way.

The complete list of equipment, items and gear a hair salon needs, from a salon stool and mirror to lighting, extraction and towel warmers.

Hotel furnishings require a different approach than a regular salon. See what to choose for the reception, lounge, treatment areas, and storage.

Calculate what your treatments should cost.

Honest prices or fake discounts? See how to price your products and calculate VAT and profit correctly.

Should your salon name include “hairdresser” or “salon,” or should it have a name that stands out? Explore the benefits and ideas for your salon name.

Have you tried everything without getting enough customers? A treatment concept that people already know can help you stand out.

Yes, you read that correctly, but don’t worry. Sex isn’t meant literally; it’s a powerful, almost provocative metaphor for how you should approach sales in your salon.

Early, late or flexible opening hours? See the pros and cons of four types of opening hours, and choose the one that suits your dream clients.

Employees rarely leave a salon without a reason. Learn how to stay calm and build a salon community people want to stay in.

How to get more Google reviews as a hairdresser: make it easy for customers, ask at the right time, and avoid the mistakes Google does not allow.

How to handle no-shows professionally and what Danish law says about charging a cancellation fee.

Have you found the perfect hairdressing chairs and wash units, but would like to spread the payments over a longer period? Then financing may be exactly the right solution for you. However, many hairdressers are unfamiliar with all the finer details, such as residual value, and how some companies advertise low monthly payments while failing to mention that a large final payment is due. In this article, you’ll get a simple explanation of the most important financing terms and what they mean for you in practical terms as a hairdresser.