Announcing the 2021 SALON TODAY 200 Honorees
For 2021, the SALON TODAY 200 celebrates owners' success stories for 2019 and their survival strategies for 2020
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.
2021 SALON TODAY 200: Salon Honorees Alphabetically Arranged H-K
The 2021 SALON TODAY 200 celebrates honorees for their business successes in 2019 and their tales of heroism in 2020. Here are this year’s honorees, arranged alphabetically, from Salons H-K.
by Stacey Soble
2021 SALON TODAY 200: Salon Honorees Alphabetically Arranged L-O
The 2021 SALON TODAY 200 celebrates honorees for their business successes in 2019 and their tales of heroism in 2020. Here are this year’s honorees, arranged alphabetically, from Salons L-O.
by Stacey Soble
Join Us for the SALON TODAY 200 Watch Party Sunday Night!
Twelve salon owners take center stage, sharing their survival strategies from 2020 in personal vignettes!
by Stacey Soble
An Ancient Ritual Helps Guests Release Worries and Start 2021 Fresh
Over 500 years ago village healers from Latin America found the secret to healing illness spiritually. Now the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa pays tribute to these healers by incorporating one of their rituals into its services, and they offer directions so you can do it too.
by Stacey Soble
A Wellness Arrival Ritual Makes Mask-Wearing a Little Easier for Clients
Two salons incorporate essential oils in an arrival ritual that encourages clients to relax, while making wearing a mask more pleasant.
by Stacey Soble
A Virtual Celebration Will Announce This Year's SALON TODAY 2020
With a program devoted to the heroic tales of owners and their teams during the pandemic, a virtual event planned for the evening of February 21st will celebrate and introduce the 2021 SALON TODAY 200 honorees.
by Stacey Soble
Great Clips Ranked #13 in Entrepreneur's 2021 Franchise 500 List
Also ranked #1 in the hair care category, Great Clips, Inc., also was evaluated on its costs and fees, size and growth, support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability.
by Stacey Soble
Inspiration Guide 2021: New Looks for a New Year
This month, we take a look at some of the latest furniture and equipment offerings from Eurisko Design and Gamma & Bross.
by Stacey Soble
The Salons of the Year Competition is LIVE!
In its 37th year, the SALONS OF THE YEAR competition issues its latest application in an effort to recognize and celebrate excellent salon design.
by Stacey Soble
A New Study Reveals How Many Women Colored Their Own Hair During Quarantine
Chances are you are seeing quite a few color corrections in the salon as clients return after the shutdown. According to a new study by Garnier, 33% of American women admitted they colored their hair during quarantine. This study reveals why.
by Stacey Soble
TippyGo Helps Clients Uplift their Service Providers Emotionally and Financially
The newest feature from the tip management app Tippy makes it easy for clients to tip their service provider anytime, from anywhere, as well as leave an encouraging message.
by Stacey Soble
New Candles by Michele Pelafas Help Clients Replicate the Salon Experience
The salon interiors designer created four unique scent stories that unfold like a spa experience.
by Stacey Soble
Branch Integrates with SuperSalon to Power Instant Tips and Earned Wage Access for Leading Salon Brands
Salons can offer stylists fee-free financial services, same-day digital disbursements of tips.
by Stacey Soble
Phorest's UPLift Event Designed to Inspire Salons to Get Ready for 2021
Raise your game, raise your team, raise your resilience.
by Stacey Soble
How to Win a Regional 'Best Of' Competition
Each year, regional magazines in cities across the country assemble a "Best Of" issue where residents vote for their favorite establishments. Knowing this is an excellent strategy for exposing their brand to potential new clients, the owners of RedBloom designed a marketing program to encourage their clientele to vote. Check out this winning idea that captured a 2020 STAMP award.
by Stacey Soble
Zenoti Raises $160 Million in Series D Funding Round Led by Advent International, Plans for Future Innovation in the Beauty and Wellness Space
CEO Sudheer Koneru shares plans to continue scaling operations, explore mergers and acquisitions and invest in innovations in AI.
by Stacey Soble