Sheltering in place has taught us much, and this recent pandemic will be impacting our perception about the world around us long after we emerge from isolation. In light of our shared experience, Salon Designer Michele Pelafas examines the four design imperatives--space, comfort, wellness and quality--discussing how our perceptions are shifting around each one.
In the posh River North neighborhood of Chicago, salon owner Ursula Sienko sat down with MODERN SALON to showcase her unique approach to her thriving extension business.
"Good stylists want to work at relevant high-end salons….and good customers flock to where the good talent is." Here's how this salon is staying relevant and showing area salons how to do the same.
In an affluent Las Vegas neighborhood, Globe Salon's midcentury modern boho vibe pays homage to the desert retreats of days gone by. The owners take you on a virtual tour, explaining their design choices step by step.
As a salon owner, you know that great service isn’t the only reason why clients choose where to get their hair done. It’s the environment and ambiance of the salon from the moment they walk through the doors. How do you create that memorable experience?
When Karen Zerbo decided to open a salon she knew she needed an interior designer who understood salons. Her research led her to Michele Pelafas, a Chicago-based design firm who specializes in salons and custom beauty furniture. From concept to completion, here is Zerbo’s journey to opening the doors of her brand new salon.
Welcome to Holly’s Hair Salon where “I literally giggle to myself some mornings and think how blessed I am that this is my work life now. It’s an amazing feeling.”
This Las Vegas salon owner visualized a space that was cozy and inviting. See how she converted a storage area into a full-service salon that welcomes guests from all over the world.
