Salon of Distinction: Pink the Salon

Pink the Salon Tempe, Arizona Website: pinkthesalon.com Owners: Troy and Teri Colby
Salon established: August 26, 2009 Salon style: industrial, upscale, urban
Square footage: 1,500 Number of styling stations: 8 Equipment: MAKA Beauty Systems
Furniture: Giovanni’s Upholstery
Total design investment: $189,000 Top retail lines (hair care): TIGI’s S-Factor, Bed Head, Sudzz FX
Top retail lines (hair color): Kavaal, Pravana
Design by: Robinson Customs
Architects: Vic Olsen, Phoenix Design Group

“The graffiti art throughout the salon, gave our salon its signature personality and look that finished our industrial theme. We chose to take a chance on personality, flair and passion; we believe it has paid off.”

Judges’ comments: “Very creative and outrageously fun space.”—Nemer “This is wild! Bold, easy and daring—you really get your client!”—Brunstrum