SOTY 2013 1st Runner Up: Anthony Cristiano
Take a visual tour of the 2013 SALONS OF THE YEAR 1st Runner Up Anthony Cristiano of Chicago, Illinois.
by Stacey Soble
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.
SOTY 2013 Grand-Prize Winner: Posh Hair Studio
Take a visual tour of the 2013 SALONS OF THE YEAR Grand-Prize Winner Posh Hair Studio in Kew Gardens, New York.
by Stacey Soble
SOTY 2013: Artistic Image Salon and Blow Dry Bar
Take a visual tour of the 2013 SALONS OF THE YEAR honoree Artistic Image Salon and Blow Dry Bar of Westport, Connecticut.
by Stacey Soble
SOTY 2013: Art + Science Wicker Park
Take a visual tour of 2013 SALONS OF THE YEAR honoree Art + Science Wicker Park in Chicago, Illinois.
by Stacey Soble
SOTY 2013: Aquae Sulis Salon and Spa
Take a visual tour of 2013 SALONS OF THE YEAR honoree Aquae Sulis Salon and Spa in Saint George, Utah.
by Stacey Soble
SOTY 2013: 20 Volume Salon and Spa
Take a visual tour of the SALONS OF THE YEAR honoree 20 Volume Salon and Spa of Gilbert, Arizona.
by Stacey Soble
Charles Penzone Celebrates 50 Years In Industry
As Charles Penzone celebrates his 50th year in the industry, he looks back and shares some favorite moments of his company's development, then looks forward with some advice for future salon owners.
by Stacey Soble
Spa Hopping: Ideas for Men-Focused Spa Packages
ISPA members showcase their male-focused spa packages just in time for Father's Day.
by Stacey Soble
Salon Services Hosts Trifecta Hair Show
In Seattle, Salon Services partners with three manufacturers to create the Trifecta Hair Show.
by Stacey Soble
Meet the 2013 SALONS OF THE YEAR!
Judging for the 2013 SALONS OF THE YEAR has concluded and we're announcing the 20 honorees for this year.
by Stacey Soble
Strategies Announces No-Compromise Leadership Seminar
Strategies announces plans for a two-day No-Compromise Leadership seminar for early June.
by Stacey Soble
Spa Hopping: Bridal Package Ideas
In preparation for wedding season, some ISPA members give us look at their spa bridal packages.
by Stacey Soble
Stacey Soble With Oribe
As he makes big plans for his 2013 Backstage Miami event La Fama, Oribe takes a moment to talk with Stacey Soble for his very special competition to pick The One, a stylist he will choose that weekend who he will mentor for the next six months. Find out what Oribe is looking for and some of the exciting activities he has planned for The One.
by Stacey Soble
Clean and Bright
Square Colour Salon and Spa in Las Vegas, Nevada, last year’s NAHA winner for salon design, is just as efficient and functional as it is stunning.
by Stacey Soble
Alter Your Perspective
MY HUSBAND JON IS something of a tech gadget nut. He’s a little famous at my daughter’s high school for being the dad who flew the drone with the camera over the crowd at the school’s 24-Hour Relay last year and gave everyone a sky-cam view
by Stacey Soble
Tech Talk with SALON TODAY
At America's Beauty Show, I ventured away from the loud runway and the busy vendors and sought out the knowledge at the technology booths to find out what's new and next in the world of salon and spa technology.
by Stacey Soble
Club Intrigue: Stylists Educating Stylists
At Club Intrigue at the Intrigue Salon in Atlanta, Georgia, stylists from different salons are converging and elevating their art by teaching each other.
by Stacey Soble