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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The colorful team from Chicago's Bang! Salon share a laugh while posing.

2026 SALON TODAY 200: Philanthropy

by Stacey Soble

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.

2026 SALON TODAY 200: Business Builders

by Stacey Soble

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.

Stylists work with clients inside the training salon within BASE ONE, the PENZONE Salons+Spas' training center in Columbus, Ohio.

A Space to Ground Down and Level Up

by Stacey Soble

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.

Sabrina Porter, salon manager at Rowdy Hair in Phoenix, Arizona.

Taking the Time to Do Things Right

by Stacey Soble

When Christy Vowers purchased Rowdy Hair in Phoenix, Arizona, Sabrina Porter was already the manager. Vowers had been working in the salon for three years and observed Porter in action, and says Porter's the reason she decided to re-enter the world salon ownership.

John Choate

A Grooming Gathering Space

by Stacey Soble

Knowing that community and connection are as important as the experience, Parlor by Thompson and Company delivers with a full bar, gaming areas, workspaces and nostalgic décor. The cozy space captures Best Barbershop of the Year in our SALONS OF THE YEAR competition.

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