Stacey Soble

Director of Brand Content Strategy

Stacey Soble has been involved in the conversation of salon business for more than two decades—as a reporter, a consultant and as the editor in chief of SALON TODAY. She has been responsible for growing the brand's celebrated recognition programs, SALON TODAY 200 and SALONS OF THE YEAR, and has launched two new competitions in recent years--STAMP (SALON TODAY's Annual Marketing Program) and the SALON TODAY Total Makeover Competition. She is a frequent speaker on the topic of salon business at industry events.

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Day 8 of Celebrating the 2022 SALON TODAY 200

Day 8 of Celebrating the 2022 SALON TODAY 200

by Stacey Soble

On Day 8 of the 2022 SALON TODAY 200, we celebrate the leaders and teams who courageously kept their business strong during the pandemic and are working tirelessly to rebuild. From implementing deskless salons to seeking mental wellness support for their teams, these salons are pivoting to find their new way to success. Here, the Salon Secrets Spa team and their family members enjoy a hay ride in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.

Day 7 of Celebrating the 2022 SALON TODAY 200

Day 7 of Celebrating the 2022 SALON TODAY 200

by Stacey Soble

We're on a roll now, as we introduce you to the next 20 SALON TODAY 200 honorees. From tripling bridal sales to organizing team celebrations and retreats, these salons and spas are infusing joy into their businesses and their sales are growing accordingly. Here, Ryann Halo and the team from Salon Halo in Spring Hill, Florida.

Day 6 of Celebrating the 2022 SALON TODAY 200

Day 6 of Celebrating the 2022 SALON TODAY 200

by Stacey Soble

It's Valentine's Day, and the SALON TODAY 200 is our love letter to the industry! Meet 20 more honorees and find out how they've loved on their staff members, their clients and their communities throughout the year. Here, Jenny and Chris Knudsen welcome guests into Mane Attraction Salon in Phoenix, Arizona.

Day 5 of Celebrating the 2022 SALON TODAY 200

Day 5 of Celebrating the 2022 SALON TODAY 200

by Stacey Soble

With this Day 5 announcement we've now released 100 of the 2022 SALON TODAY 200! Over the past two years these salons have hustled, from adding curly hair services to the menu to introducing compensation levels where stylists can name their own prices. Their ingenuity have earned them a rightful place on this year's list. Here a stylist consults with a client at Lavish Hair Lounge in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Day 2: Celebrating the 2022 SALON TODAY 200

Day 2: Celebrating the 2022 SALON TODAY 200

by Stacey Soble

In the second day of toasting our 2022 SALON TODAY 200, we meet a group of success-focused salons that recruited new team members, advanced education efforts, expanded services and embraced technology to rebuild their businesses in 2022. Here, the team at Blo in Raleigh, North Carolina, are all hands in with the changes. Meet the next 20 honorees and learn their bright ideas.

Day 3: Celebrating the 2022 SALON TODAY 200

Day 3: Celebrating the 2022 SALON TODAY 200

by Stacey Soble

Many salons experienced rebuilding and growth in 2021, but it required all departments--guest services, styling, color, spa and leadership--pulling together. Meet the 20 SALON TODAY 200 honorees in our third day of announcements and read about their Herculean efforts. Here, the team from Fine Bella Salon in Avon Lake, Ohio, enjoy a team-bonding beach day.

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