# Minimalist Japanese Salons The Donna Hair Salon by Sides Core is Simplistic By Alexandra Serrano | Published 2012-10-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donna-hair-salon-by-sides-core References: [frameweb](http://www.frameweb.com/news/donna-hair-salon-by-sides-core) & [sides-core](http://sides-core.com/) The ultra-minimalist Donna Hair Salon by Sides Core showcases a clean and sleek design aesthetic. Located on the second floor of a commercial building, the salon boasts bare minimum decor. They have chosen to have a setting of [white walls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmetic-clinic), with only essentials visible in order to keep the place as simple as possible. Utilizing a palette of only black, white and gray, it's easy to see that the concept has been adhered to thoroughly. Donna incorporates a facet of interactivity with its clients. The established ritual for this [minimalistic salon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-steinberg-and-associates) is one where clients take [before and after pictures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cona) without the space taking any attention away from their new look. It's interesting to see that the salon focuses entirely on its craft as opposed to decor. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Ultra-minimalist Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating products and spaces that embrace minimalism and simplicity. - **Interactivity in Salon Experience:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing interactive experiences for customers in the salon industry. - **Focus on Craft Over Decor:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in emphasizing the expertise and skill of professionals in service-based industries. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in designing minimalist spaces that promote simplicity and functionality. - **Beauty and Wellness:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating interactive and personalized experiences for customers in the salon industry. - **Hospitality:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in prioritizing service excellence and craftsmanship over extravagant decor in the hospitality industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Terrazzo Hair Salons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koda-hair-salon.md) - [Organically designed Salon Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curly-lab.md) - [Art-Inspired Hair Salon Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nova-arts-salon.md) - [Toronto Hair Wellness Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pomme-salon.md) - [Seasonal Patisserie Interior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/season-patisserie.md) - [Spaciously Modern City Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brandor-coffee.md) - [Local-Inspired Charming Salons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gxbar.md) - [Japanese Minimalist-Inspired Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fifteen-east.md) - [Reimagined Commercial Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cure-nailhouse.md)