Links

Shige Kosuda: A leading stylist from Japan using the Liscio System. If you're determined to go to the best anywhere, visit Shige.
www.shigesalon.com

Shinbi: This company imports many great shampoos and conditioners, as well as the scalp protection and other balancing products used during the Japanese treatments.
www.shinbiusa.com

RASYSA: An incredible Japanese website showing the latest haircuts, hairstyling, etc. It's all in Japanese so it takes a little time to navigate. The Japanese have mastered the ultimate layered haircuts. Their aesthetic is very soft and feminine and natural.
www.rasysa.com

The Bridal Loft: The Bridal Loft is a bride's dream come true. They are excellent at what they do.
www.thebridalloft.com

Hair Boutique: This site has a huge inventory of hair accessories as well as information on new trends, products and styles.
www.hairboutique.com

Behind The Chair: Great site for hairdressers and clients. You have to become a member to view most of the pages, but it's worth it. So much info on the entire beauty industry, it would take hours to get through it all.
www.behindthechair.com

Hair Finder: Online resource for finding other Portland salons.
www.hairfinder.com

Digital Perms: For those of you interested in having smooth curl. As far as I know, there is no one in Portland doing this service, but contact the manufacturers just in case.
www.aquahairexpertgroup.net

Cosmetics Design: A great websight that reports on the latest cosmetic industry news.
www.cosmeticsdesign.com 

Other Links of Interest (non-hair related)

Vitreluxe Glassworks: Handblown glass by Lynn Everett Read.
www.vitreluxe.com

Jason Ball Interiors: Award-winning interior designer in Portland, OR.
www.jasonballinteriors.com

Spod.cx: A little site all about pies, including Banoffee Pie which is one of my favorites and everyone I introduce it to.
http://spod.cx/pies.shtml

Jean Shop: Custom finished jeans to order. Nice and long inseams. After a pair of jeans is purchase, the Jean Shop offers an insane variety of finishes such as color, distressed looks, crinkling, softening, different levels of stone washing, etc. This store is a go-to for the jean enthusiast and for the hard to fit. They also make a variety of leather jackets, shirts, and belts, also available in custom finishes. If that weren't enough, they carry a very innovative, hard to come by line of custom crafted shoes by Timberland Shoe Co., that look cool enough to be paired with the jeans and clothing surrounding them in the store.
www.worldjeanshop.com

TED: "Inspired talks by the world's greatest thinkers and doers." There's a great documentary about TED as well.
www.ted.com