Salon of Distinction: Phillipostyle Hair Studio

Phillipostyle Hair Studio Boston, Massachusetts phillipostyle.com Owner: Phillipo C. Caporrella Salon established: September 2008 Salon style: Modern luxury boutique Square footage: 630 Styling stations: 7 Treatment rooms: 0 Equipment: Takara Belmont Furniture: Beauty Development Total design investment: $189,000 Top retail line: Phillipo Product, Woody’s Design: Phillipostyle, Bizznes Designs Architect: Michael Szalaji

Judges comments: “Functional and accommodating to high-tech clients’ needs.” — Cicela “This is a well-designed small space with ample work space and lounge and retail areas. The use of materials is consistent and elegant.” — Soukhopalov

“Individual touch screens embedded in each station’s mirror provide an in-house television pre-programmed with a loop of popular sitcoms integrated with advertising from local area restaurants, stores, magazines and salon products/services. These screens also double as an interactive portfolio for each stylist. This gives us an opportunity to cross-promote between local businesses.”