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The landmark, photo-based interior design competition has opened its application process. We'd love you to hit us with your best shots!
Draw inspiration from some of our favorite design themes.








At the Penzone Salon + Spa in the Short North area of Columbus, Ohio, this is one piece of graffiti that’s definitely welcome.
Every year, we get a glimpse of what’s trending in the salon and spa world, when we review the Salons of the Year competition submissions. And, 2019 didn’t fail to impress. Whether you’re looking for a total remodel or just daydreaming small ways to freshen up your salon, we hope these delightful details will spark your creativity.
If Walls Could Talk
In the age of Instagram, having the right backdrop for a client selfie or your next viral post is key. These salons created picture-perfect focal points that speak louder than words.
Penzone Salon + Spa in the Short North area of Columbus, Ohio
Whip Salon Ridgefield in Ridgefield, Connecticut
Black Out
The stars at night are big and bright underneath the black ceilings in these salons. By adding the darkness to the often-overlooked area of the salons, a more intimate environment is created.
Hedkandi Salon in Calgary, Alberta
Sisu Hairdressing in Lincoln, Nebraska
Salon Audace in Norman, Oklahoma
Dream Theme
The most cohesive of salons are tied together by a common theme. Whether that be something as simple as a color scheme or as bold as these two salons, the element of consistency will bring your clients along for a visual journey during their services.
The Salon of Classic AutoSmith in Marietta, Georgia
Birds Barbershop in West Lake Hills, Texas
Color Popped
Create a burst of energy in your reception area with some extra color.\
Salon Kennedy in Oklahoma City

The landmark, photo-based interior design competition has opened its application process. We'd love you to hit us with your best shots!

The landmark, photo-based interior design competition has opened its application process. We'd love you to hit us with your best shots!

At night, Dominic Michael Salon keeps the interior lights on, as the illuminated, eye-catching contemporary design serves as a billboard that consistently attracts new guests.

Built from the ground up, Mane 18’s design strikes a balance between an elevated experience for guests and the functionality and flow necessary for team members to perform at their best.

Andreas Hogue Salon’s recent renovation surprises visitors with the interior’s expansion of space, elevated retail area, and changing views of the restored Chicago prairie.

It's Day 10 of our SALON TODAY 200 reveals, and we've reached the end! Today, we toast the honorees in the second half of growth--the salons, spas, and barbershops that constantly strive to build stronger bottom lines, including Brandy Smith Stephens in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

On Day 9 of our 2026 SALON TODAY 200 reveals, a big 'Huzzah' to our first look at the salons, spas and barbershops that fueled their growth by mastering a number of best practices, including the fun team from Lavish Hair Lounge in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (P.S. The second half of Growth comes tomorrow.)

A big "Bravo!" to the salons and spas that develop strong cultures that fuel growth while retaining team members, such as Soleil Salon & Spa team in Windham, New Hampshire, who catch up reading last year's 200 issue.

We tip our hats to the salons and spas that genuinely connect with guests and strive to elevate their service, including Chenica Racine and Ricka O'Bannon, owners of C&R Beauty Bar in Louisville, Kentucky.

Hats off to the 2026 SALON TODAY 200 honorees who make education a priority for employees at every level, including Eric Fisher Salon, which hosted Educator Oscar Bond for a cutting class in Wichita, Kansas.

Today, we have two 2026 SALON TODAY 200 categories as we hail the salons that find creative ways to build client loyalty and the ones that constantly explore and embrace new technology to further their businesses, including the social-savvy team from Verde Salon Group in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

For today's SALON TODAY 200 announcements, we toast the honorees who prioritize the environment in their business decisions and those who take retail to the next level, including the excited team from Pure Salon Spa in Louisville, Kentucky.

Cheers to the SALON TODAY 200 honorees who give their time, talent and fundraising efforts to their communities, including Eli Mancha and the team from Bang! Salon, whose cut-a-thon has collected more than 1,200 coats that have been donated to Chicago's unhoused.

It's Day 1 of our 2026 SALON TODAY 200 announcements, and today, we raise our glasses for the honorees in the Business Builders category. These salons, including Elan Hair Studio in Spring Lake, New Jersey, took strategic risks that paid off in revenue-generating success.

It's time to celebrate the 2026 SALON TODAY 200 honorees who design rewarding career paths and seek out enriching benefits to keep their team members healthy, happy and growing, including the team from Pinup Studio in Raleigh, North Carolina, who always enjoy a good pajama party.

With a training salon, treatment rooms, education and collaboration spaces, a podcast studio and a yoga studio, BASE ONE is the foundation for the future growth of PENZONE Salons+Spas, as well as the company's gift to their community and the industry. Peruse the image gallery or take the personalized video tour led by Debra Penzone to see this exceptional space.

As our judges read those last essays and create their list of honorees in each category, we're planning to start announce the 2026 SALON TODAY 200 starting February 25.