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SEARCHThe first few rounds of judging for the 2019 Salons of the Year are complete and it's time to meet the 21 Salons of Distinction.
After reviewing thousands of salon décor images, the votes are in, and we have the 21 Salons of Distinction (also known as finalists) in the 2019 Salons of the Year.
The biggest trend this year? COLOR! After years of pristine white and gray interior spaces spaces, muted pastels are making their way into this year’s salon spaces through floral wall murals, contoured couches, accent furniture and appliances.
Watch SALON TODAY’s Facebook and Instagram pages over the next month as we profile each salon design and give a shout out to our favorite design trends leading up to announcing our Grand-Prize winner, who’ll capture the cover of our May/June issue and the Runners-Up titles.
1922 MENS GROOMING
Woodstock, Georgia
Owned by Tim Timmons
ANNASTASIA SALON
Portland, Oregon
Owned by Luke Huffstutter, Caitlin Angus and Toni Carlson
ANTHONY DEFRANCO SALON + SPA
Plainview, New York
Owned by Anthony DeFranco and Pei Cheung
ATELIER
Wellesley, Massachusetts
Owned by Meghan Andrade
ATELIER ISABELLE ROSE
Houston, Texas
Owned by Ryan La Fleur & Joanna Samartzis
BOSS HAIR GROUP
Chicago, Illinois
Owned by John Blue
BUFFALO CO. SALON AND BARBER
Temecula, California
Owned by Travis and Jessica Mitchell
BUTTER BEAUTY PARLOUR
Calgary, Alberta
Owned by Jereme Bokitch
EMMA JUSTINE HAIR LOUNGE & SPA
Middletown, Kentucky
Owned by Amie Migirova
HAIR & BODY WORKS
Sauk Rapids, Minnesota
Owned by Tanya & Jeremy Reisinger
JYL CRAVEN HAIR DESIGN
Canton, Georgia
Owned by Jyl and Jason Craven
LABELLE NAIL BAR
Ardmore, Pennsylvania
Owned by Oanh Le
MARCHELLE SALONE
Arlington, Massachusetts
Owned by Michelle A. Casey
MIRROR MIRROR SALON
Austin, Texas
Owned by Martha Lynn Kale
NOUVEAU DEPART NAIL STUDIO
Chicago, Illinois
Owned by Jill Sprinkle and Jessica Lowry
PENZONE SALON + SPA DUBLIN
Dublin, Ohio
Owned by Debbie and Charles Penzone
ROB PEETOOM WILLIAMSBURG
Brooklyn, New York
Owned by Rob and Savana Peetoom
SALON COSABELLA
Broomfield, Colorado
Owned by Jamie and Torrey Staton
SALON LUDIC
North Liberty, Iowa
Owned by Emily Armstrong and Sarah Davis
THE PARLOR HOUSE
Lake Charles, Louisiana
Owned by Adrien and Ira Lyles
TOTALEE ON THE ALLEY
Berverly Hills, California
Owned by Lee Rittner
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Join us in exploring 24 of the nation's most aesthetically pleasing salons. Hear the owners explain what inspired their design choices and see why their guests love visiting these beautiful spaces again and again. See what's new in furniture and equipment, and gather advice in our Inspiration Center. Brought to you by Minerva Beauty and Phorest Salon Software.
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Each year, Oribe turns its holiday gift sets into works of art and 2025’s “Golden Threads” collaboration with Finnish artist Kustaa Saksi is no exception. Inspired by mythology and master craftsmanship, the limited-edition collection blends luxury with meaning, transforming salon retail into an elevated client experience. See how Flaunt Hair Salon brings the collection to life with immersive displays, team engagement, and record-breaking holiday sales.
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Owner Reagan Baker creates a whimsical salon that blends old-world charm with modern flair in the heart of Soho. She takes delight in the fact that her clients often discover new aspects of her salon design during subsequent visits.
The new collection features nine electric massage tables, three facial chairs, and a range of spa carts and stools—each designed to deliver superior comfort, functionality, and modern design at an attainable price.
With its luxurious flagship location in Austin, Texas, Mirror Mirror continues its brand exploration into the world of open spaces, high-end finishes, and sumptuous blush tones. This pretty-in-pink space captured the grand prize for our 2024 Salons of the Year.
Inside the spa within the PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, Darius Davie and Matthew Sears build a two-chair, upscale barbershop that caters to discerning golfers and resort guests.
With a photo lab, design library and storyboarding/collaborations rooms, the JUUT New Artist Salon+Creative Hub addresses the educational needs of all the staff members, no matter where they are in their career journey. Join us as Owner David Wagner takes us on a tour of the expansive space!
Crown Extension Studio Owner Jenna Bowden designs a royalty-inspired luxurious space that caters to extension clients in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
The updated space includes 11 stations, a private room for bespoke wigs and hairpieces, three large treatment rooms, two nail stations and two separate areas for makeup and lashes services. Take the tour.
A hairdresser's offspring pay tribute to his legacy with a breathtaking salon renovation that creates a warm environment for clients and staff alike.
A custom van company works with an Austin-based barber to create a fully mobile salon in a Ford Transit.
New interactive tools help salon and spa owners visualize furnishing before purchasing.
Originally a textile mill, the 120 year-old building that houses Six Ten Salon and Boutique brings historic architectural charm to the design, while a mural painted by a local artist brings modern character. Take the tour of this Salon of Distinction from our 2024 SALONS OF THE YEAR.
A bespoke circular front desk, fully reclining wash stations and an Aveda wall that infuses artistry and nature are favorite design elements at the oasis that is Zinke Hair Studio, one of our 2024 SALONS OF THE YEAR.
This year, our annual design competition names a Grand-Prize Winner, a Barbershop of the Year, a School of the Year, a New Talent Salon of the Year and a Specialty Salon of the Year, as well as 19 other gorgeous honorees. Tour each of their spaces, as the owners detail their design choices. Brought to you by Minerva Beauty.
