Some salons lead with their hearts, searching their communities for causes where their talent, time, and money can bring the most positive change. At the same time, they know the goodwill generated and the connections forged help grow their own businesses.
ALLURING SALON
Hutsonville, IL
Chasity Austin
SQUARE FEET: 3500
TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 6
AVERAGE CUT & STYLE: $45
BEST-SELLING RETAIL: Aveda, Redken, Sexy Hair
COLOR: Redken, Pulp Riot, Kenra
SKINCARE: Aveda, Farmhouse Fresh
TECH SUPPORT: Meevo, Tippy, Vish
ASSOCIATIONS: CC
“Our fundraising event Unboxed is an avant-garde fashion show that allows our team to have creative freedom to express their ideas, while benefiting local organizations that help victims of abuse and the homeless, teaching them coping skills and setting them up for success as they transition out of the shelter. In total, we have raised more than $37,000.”
The first Avalon Care Committee meets to guide the salon's philanthropic endeavors in Fredericton, New Brunswick.
Avalon Salonspas Fredericton
AVALON SALONSPAS FREDERICTON
Fredericton, New Brunswick
Ann Sharpe
SQUARE FEET: 4800, 6500, 7500
TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 120
AVERAGE CUT & STYLE: $52
BEST-SELLING RETAIL: Aveda
COLOR: Aveda
SKINCARE: Aveda, Biomedika, Knesko
NAIL CARE: OPI, Evo
TECH SUPPORT: Phorest, Vish, Rozie AI
“To unify our giving and maximize our impact, we formed the Avalon Care Committee, which brought our three locations under one coordinated vision of giving. Ten employees volunteered for the committee, and they meet every six weeks to plan upcoming events, brainstorm new ideas, and ensure that care is woven into our culture every month.”
A student at the Aveda Institute Denver gives a client a blowout.
Aveda Institute Denver
AVEDA INSTITUTE DENVER
Denver, CO
Dale LeMonds
SQUARE FEET: 6000, 4000, 6000, 6000, 3200
TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 179
AVERAGE CUT & STYLE: $20
BEST-SELLING RETAIL: Aveda
COLOR: Aveda
SKINCARE: Aveda
NAIL CARE: OPI
TECH SUPPORT: SalonBiz
ASSOCIATIONS: ICA, ISPA, PBA, AACS, Green Circle
“Every year, we hone in on three main fundraising initiatives. In April, we partner up with a nonprofit that fights to end the global water crisis, in July, we focus on the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, which is dedicated to childhood cancer research, and in October, we’re all about the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Our strategy for supporting these stays consistent—it’s about educating, motivating, and fundraising.”
Yvette Cannas, owner of Bacio Salon in Raleigh, North Carolina, became an a giving angel through her Compassion Fund.
Bacio Salon
BACIO SALON LLC
Raleigh, NC
Yvette Cannas
SQUARE FEET: 1400
TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 10
AVERAGE CUT & STYLE: $84
BEST-SELLING RETAIL: Oribe, Davines
COLOR: Davines
TECH SUPPORT: Meevo
“We have a client who rarely leaves her house, but enjoys getting her hair styled every month. She gave me $25,000 with instructions on how she wanted to help after I told her about five people I knew who were struggling. At that moment, our Compassion Fund became a reality—it provides direct, thoughtful assistance to those in need within our community.”
The team from Bang! Salon in Chicago have collected and donated 1,200 coats to the unhoused.
Bang! Salon
BANG! SALON
Chicago, IL
Eli Mancha
SQUARE FEET: 2500
TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 14
AVERAGE CUT & STYLE: $90
BEST-SELLING RETAIL: Kevin.Murphy, R+Co, Keune
COLOR: Keune, Danger Jones, Pravana
TECH SUPPORT: Boulevard, Vish, Referrizer
ASSOCIATIONS: CC, Green Circle
“Ten years ago, we launched Cuts for Coats, a November coat drive that provided free haircuts all day for anyone who donated a coat to support unhoused Chicagoans during our brutal winters. We partner with a local nonprofit to distribute to the community and have collected and donated more than 1200 coats.”
Nory Cruz and her team from BeYOUtiful Salon support kids in foster care in Belton, Texas.
BeYOUtiful Salon
BEYOUTIFUL SALON
Belton, TX
Nory Cruz
SQUARE FEET: 3300
TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 21
AVERAGE CUT & STYLE: $54
BEST-SELLING RETAIL: Redken, Pureology, L’Oréal
COLOR: Redken, Pravana
TECH SUPPORT: Phorest, SalonScale. Tippy
“We donate a percentage of our retail sales every month to CASA, which serves as advocates for children in foster care. Every year, we provide free back-to-school haircuts for kids in foster care through Foster Love. We also joined their birthday list, taking care of everything to help celebrate the birthday child, including the cake, decorations, and gifts. We want these kids to feel seen, loved, and celebrated.”
The team from Custom Cut & Style in Butler, Pennsylvania, with one of their Hello Gorgeous makeover recipients.
Custom Cut & Style
CUSTOM CUT & STYLE
Butler, PA
Jamie L Kostecky Claypoole
SQUARE FEET: 1680
TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 7
AVERAGE CUT & STYLE: $40
BEST-SELLING RETAIL: Aveda
COLOR: Aveda
SKINCARE: Aveda
NAIL CARE: D&D
TECH SUPPORT: SalonBiz, Vish, Reach.ai
“We partner with Hello Gorgeous, a women’s cancer charity that does surprise makeovers for deserving women. We did five head-to-toe makeovers—each one included a certified-safe facial, manicure, pedicure, wig or scalp color, an outfit, makeup, chocolates, and flowers. We close the salon for a day and invite her family and friends to enjoy her special day of pampering.”
Headlines The Salon Owner Gayle Fulbright (third from left) poses with HairToStay's Bethany Hornthal and Noah Warren and a mannequin demonstrating a cool cap.
Headlines The Salon
HEADLINES THE SALON
Encinitas, CA
Gayle Fulbright
SQUARE FEET: 2800
TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 47
AVERAGE CUT & STYLE: $89
BEST-SELLING RETAIL: Oribe, R&Co, Innersense
COLOR: Goldwell, Redken
TECH SUPPORT: Phorest, Truelark, Vish, Spark, Mya
ASSOCIATIONS: ICA, PBA, Green Circle
“We hosted a Save Their Hair event that raised funds and awareness for Hair To Stay, which provides scholarships to patients in need who want to do cold-capping to preserve their hair through chemotherapy. Because of this event, we were featured on three local news programs, which really helped us spread the word, and a few of them attended our event.”
Each year, Mane Attraction Owners Chris and Jenny Knudsen host Beauty to the Rescue to support animal welfare in Arizona.
Mane Attraction Salon
MANE ATTRACTION SALON
Phoenix, AZ
Chris and Jenny Knudsen
SQUARE FEET: 2376
TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 28
AVERAGE CUT & STYLE: $89
BEST-SELLING RETAIL: Aveda, Bumble and bumble, Wella
COLOR: Wella, Aveda, Danger Jones
TECH SUPPORT: Zenoti, Vish
“Our signature fundraising event, Beauty to the Rescue, just celebrated its 25th year. This community event unites our staff, clients, and local partners in support of animal welfare across Arizona. Our team volunteers their time and services while local rescues join in with adoptable animals. We host a silent auction and raffle prizes. The event has raised more than $456,000 for the rescue community since its inception.”
The team from Progressions Salon Spa Store started supporting an organization that supports families through pediatric cancer treatment after the son of one of their team members lost his battle.
Progressions Salon Spa Store
PROGRESSIONS SALON SPA STORE
Rockville, MD
Cynthia Feldman
SQUARE FEET: 9000
TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 47
AVERAGE CUT & STYLE: $126
BEST-SELLING RETAIL: Kerastase, Oribe, Shu Umera
COLOR: Goldwell, Redken, Pulp Riot
SKINCARE: Rhonda Allison, Eminence, Face Reality
NAIL CARE: OPI, Dazzle Dry
TECH SUPPORT: Meevo, Mya, Vish, Tippy
ASSOCIATIONS: ISPA, PBA
“Every year since 1984, we’ve chosen an organization to raise money for, and for the past two years, we chose Just Tryan It, an organization that supports families financially who are facing pediatric cancer treatment. The son of one of our team members was diagnosed and sadly lost his battle in 2024, so our Progressions community has really rallied behind this initiative.”
Team members from Revive Salon and Day Spa attend the Festival of Trees Gala in Findlay, Ohio.
Revive Salon and Day Spa
REVIVE SALON & DAY SPA
Findlay, OH
Ashley Boehler
SQUARE FEET: 3500
TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 18
AVERAGE CUT & STYLE:$ 50
BEST-SELLING RETAIL: Davines, Keune
COLOR: Davines, Keune
SKINCARE: Comfort Zone, Body Systems, BioRePeel
NAIL CARE: DND, Aprés Gel
TECH SUPPORT: Phorest, Vish, Glammatic
“I chair the Festival of Trees Gala, an event that benefits cancer patient services and has become one of the biggest philanthropic events in the community. Our salon plays a central role in securing sponsorships, managing budgets, and rallying volunteers, ensuring the experience is meaningful and beautiful. In 2025, the event raised more than $100,000, more than doubling proceeds from the year before.”
The team from Tangerine Salon in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, support Isaiah 117 House, an organization that provides a comforting home for foster children awaiting placement.
Tangerine Salon
TANGERINE SALON AND SPA
Murfreesboro, TN
Jim McCarrall
SQUARE FEET: 4200
TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 31
AVERAGE CUT & STYLE: $60
BEST-SELLING RETAIL: Aveda
COLOR: Aveda
SKINCARE: Aveda
NAIL CARE: OPI, Footlogix
TECH SUPPORT: SalonBiz, Imaginal, Textel, Vish
“For our 25th anniversary, we partnered with Isaiah 117 House, an organization that provides a comforting home for foster children awaiting placement. We coordinated a charity raffle in which a guest’s donation earned them a ticket for a drawing for a Dyson hair dryer. This money provides children with food, clothing, toys, and snuggly blankets.”
