The 2022 Barbershop of the Year
An eclectic collection of art, a mural celebrating a historic moment and a vivid blue epoxy floor create an artistic barbershop that welcomes everyone.
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.
2022 Salons of the Year: Avalon Salon Spa and Vibe
Illuminated Water color panels, a moss-covered living wall and garden stone-inspired tile invite Mother nature into Avalon Salon Spa in Lake Zurich, Illinois. This gorgeous salon was the third-runner up in the 2022 Salons of the Year.
by Stacey Soble
2022 Salons of the Year: Terrame Day Spa and Salon
A bright and open space evokes a sense of calm at Terrame Day Spa and Salon in Madison, Alabama. Take a tour of this Salon of Distinction.
by Stacey Soble
2022 Salons of the Year: Something You Salon and Spa
A beverage center, color bar and shampoo room ease clients into their beauty journey at Something You Salon and Spa. Take a tour of this 2022 Salon of Distinction.
by Stacey Soble
2022 Salons of the Year: Salon Jaylee @ Magnolia Plaza
A bold blue, gold and white mural sets the stage for fabulous design at Salon Jaylee, where even the blowdryers are an art element. Take a tour of this 2022 Salon of Distinction.
by Stacey Soble
2022 Salons of the Year: Saint Germain DC
At Saint Germain DC, the elegant shampoo area with reclining and massaging chairs is positioned in the middle to highlight this favorite client experience. Take a tour of this 2022 Salon of Distinction.
by Stacey Soble
2022 Salons of the Year: Phoenix
An open, elegant design concept with intimates spaces, Phoenix encourages clients to relax in Montgomery, Alabama. Take a tour of this 2022 Salon of Distinction.
by Stacey Soble
2022 Salons of the Year: Industry Hair Co.
The color processing island with the wall-mounted processers is a favorite design element at Industry Hair Co. in Washington, Pennsylvania. Take a tour of this 2022 Salon of Distinction.
by Stacey Soble
2022 Salons of the Year: Grow A Shane Archer Concept
With a mezzanine level, a lather lounge and a L'Anza Healing Center, Grow A Shane Archer Concept makes excellent use of a building in Knoxville, Tennessee. Take a tour of this 2022 Salon of Distinction.
by Stacey Soble
A Scholarship Success Story
How beauty school and two scholarships helped this cosmetologist discover her passion for teaching.
by Stacey Soble
2022 Salons of the Year: Gordon Salon
From its living wall to the tree bark art installations, Gordon Salon in Evanston, Illinois, turns a 1930s storefront into a contemporary organic beauty destination. Take a tour of this 2022 Salon of Distinction.
by Stacey Soble
2022 Salons of the Year: Ginger Vine Salon
After a hurricane destroyed their first salon and three major weather events interrupted their building process, Ginger Vine Salon creates a sense of community and a feeling of respite in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Take a tour of this Salon of Distinction.
by Stacey Soble
2022 Salons of the Year: Forme Hair Salon
With a minimalistic design, Forme Hair Salon also takes comfort in mind with a heater installed under the reception seating for cold winter days. Take a tour of this Salon of Distinction from Vancouver, British Columbia.
by Stacey Soble
2022 Salons of the Year: Bonjour Belle Salons
At this 2022 Salon of Distinction, clients get extensions at a beautiful island under a glittering disco ball. Take a tour of Bonjour Belle Salon in Montgomery, Texas.
by Stacey Soble
2022 Salons of the Year: The Artisan Parlour
Tin-covered ceilings and customized Tiffany lamps above each station give The Artisan Parlour a historic feel. Take a tour of this uniquely beautiful salon in Temecula, CA, which is one of the 2022 Salons of Distinction.
by Stacey Soble
2022 Salons of the Year: Virtue Vegan Salon
From the anti-shock flooring made of recycled tires to the vintage upholstered chairs and art installations, Virtue Vegan Salon explodes with environmentally sustainable color. This feast for the eyes in Columbus, Ohio, is a Salon of Distinction in the 2022 Salons of the Year competition.
by Stacey Soble
2022 Salons of the Year: Bella Nova
In Londonderry, New Hampshire, sleek lines, elegant lighting and an open layout welcome guests into an escape. The serene setting is a Salon of Distinction in the 2022 Salons of the Year competition.
by Stacey Soble