These Walls Can Talk
These salon designs send clients messages that aren't so subliminal.
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: DL Lowry Salon
Three decades of history and a fortunate friendship help David Lowery build the salon of his imagination. Meet DL Lowry Salon in Indianapolis, the salon that capture 1st runner up in the 2022 Salons of the Year.
by Stacey Soble
Ottalaus Salon Sweeps the 2022 Salons of the Year
The 2022 Salons of the Year competition names Ottalaus Salon in South Jordan, Utah, as its Grand Prize Winner; TwinCutz in Fort Meyers, Florida, as the Barbershop of the Year; Sandals Nail Spa in Sylvania, Ohio as The Nail Salon of the Year; three runners-up and 14 Salons of Distinction. See who made the list, then take a virtual tour of all of the winners by clicking on their links.
by Stacey Soble
Meet the 2022 Salon of the Year
At the base of the Rocky Mountains, the mostly white and black Ottalaus Salon is punctuated with furniture and art in shades of cerulean blue for a joyful effect. Get your first glimpse of the Grand Prize Winner of the 2022 Salons of the Year.
by Stacey Soble
2022 Salons of the Year: Indigo Child Salon
A fortuitous encounter with a psychic leads an Indigo Child to design a luxurious beauty retreat in Texas. Meet Indigo Child Salon, who captured second-runner up in the 2022 Salons of the Year competition.
by Stacey Soble
The 2022 Nail Salon of the Year
With a wine bar and a dedicated events space, Sandals Nail Spa can cater to community and private events. Check out our Nail Salon of the Year, located in Sylvania, Ohio.
by Stacey Soble
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
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