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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.
The exciting show, his first since the pandemic, includes demonstrations of the latest hair trends and techniques, a runway presentation of Spring Looks, and a chance to meet Nick Arrojo.
In an exclusive SALON TODAY video interview, Oribe's Daniel Kaner and Gene Juarez Salons and Spas Founder Gene Juarez discuss how to create an inclusive, collaborative environment; the role mentorship plays in leadership; and how they witnessed owners valiantly lead over the past two years. Then they make a few suggestions for your leadership reading list.
Got a handsome new look for your barbershop? Enter it in the 2022 SALONS OF THE YEAR interior design contest and sweep the new Best Barbershop category.
Analyzing 25 key indicators, WalletHub determines the best places for women in the United States.
Serious Business 2022 took attendees on multiple journeys--of self reflection and healing, of exploring business growth and opportunities, and of predicting the future and the beauty world's place in it.
Sustain Beauty Co. teams up with The Thirst Project to provide clean drinking water to an impoverished village in El Salvadorby donating a portion of the proceeds of its partner products.
And just like that, we've now introduced you to the 2022 SALON TODAY 200. Courageous leaders who've steered their beauty-based businesses through one of the toughest times in history, have developed strong cultures that envelop their teams and built bonds of lifelong loyalty with their clients Meet the final group and visit our past days to meet the rest.
As the head of human resources for the 7-location Lords and Ladies Salon and Med Spa, it's Ashley Rivera's job to bring new talent into the organization. In an interview with SALON TODAY, she shares the strategies and tools she uses to find the right fit.
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.
The teams that learn and play together, stay together. On this 9th Day of meeting the 2022 SALON TODAY 200, we meet salon teams who've lost weight together, started book clubs and helped a local university with a dance charity event.
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.
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.
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.
In Day 4, we're thrilled to introduce the next 20 honorees of the 2022 SALON TODAY 200. The owners of these salons came ready to lead, and the teams members are eager to delight their clients every day. (Here, the team from Interlocks jump for joy at their reopening.)
Following an investment in funding from General Atlantic, Fresha adds to its extensive base of more than 60,000 partner salons and spa by acquiring the Australian platform Bookwell.
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.
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.
