Salon Today is pleased to announce the 20 finalists for the 2017 Salons of the Year. All 20 finalists are considered Salons of Distinction and will be profiled in the May issue of Salon Today. After a final round of judging, the grand-prize salon will be selected to be featured on the cover of the May issue.

Congratulations to all our Salons of Distinction. Check back on salontoday.com to see pictures and profiles of each of the finalists.

Anagen 11 in Appleton, Wisconsin
Owned by Christopher C Hartl

Art + Science West Loop in Chicago, Illinois
Owned by: Paul Wilson and David Raccuglia

Backstage Salon + Spa in Rowley, Massachusetts
Owned by Maryann Richardson

Base Salon in Chicago, Illinois
Owned by Krysta Nicole Rojas

Bella Rinova Salon in Houston, Texas
Owned by Lynnette Davis

The Boulevard Hair Company in Webster Groves, Missouri
Owned by Abigail Culleton and Sierra VanMeter

Champagne Nail Lounge in Los Angeles, California
Owned by Tommy Le

The Collective A Salon in Atlanta, Georgia
Owned by Bradley Partridge

Dasi Salon in Livingston, New Jersey
Owned by Jennifer and Leandro Da Silva

Gloss Salon and Spa in Woodstock, Georgia
Owned by Tim Timmons

Hermosa Salon in Edmond, Oklahoma
Owned by Tonny and Tiffany Ortega

Jose Luis Salon in Austin, Texas
Owned by Jose Buitron and Bill Pitts

One Society in Northville, Michigan
Owned by Kelly Sesi

Levato Salon & Skin Lab in Hinsdale, Illinois
Owned by Ashely Carievato

Medalyn Salon and Medspa in Kennesaw, Georgia
Owned by Melanie Thurmon and Britteny Nieto

Meraki Hair Studio in Clarksville, Tennessee
Owned by Rachel Rivera

Ouidad Salon_FL by Chadwick and Igor in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Owned by Chadwick Pendley and Igor Araujo

Sine Qua Non in Chicago, Illinois
Owned by Laura Boton

Vanity Heights Salon in Houston, Texas
Owned by Glennis Tolunay, Fiona Tolunay, Rory Tolunay and Alex Zuniga

Zazu Salon in Chicago, Illinois
Owned by Salvatore and Susan Segretto

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