2020 Salons of the Year: Karen Joseph Salon
A two-sided fireplace provides a cozy atmosphere at the luxurious Karen Joseph Salon.
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.
2020 Salons of the Year: Lindsay Griffin + Co.
While the pristine white furnishings and globe crystal chandeliers maintain a posh look at Lindsay Griffin + Co., a fun, colorful surprise awaits guests in the bathroom.
by Stacey Soble
2020 Salons of the Year: LUV Salon
A living wall with 1,200 succulents, a hanging chair in reception and a three tier extensions wall are big design features at LUV Salon in Mesa, AZ.
by Stacey Soble
2020 Salons of the Year: Mango Salon
Crisp white walls and slick gray floors are softened by gold accented ceilings at Mango Salon in Richmond, Virginia.
by Stacey Soble
2020 Salons of the Year: Nikki|Lay Atelier
From the thin lighting to the two-toned front desk and plush furnishings, attention is paid to every detail at Nikki|Lay Atelier in Frisco, TX.
by Stacey Soble
2020 Salons of the Year: PENZONE Salon + Spa Polaris
A welcome wall complete with graffiti art and neon lettering is a visual cue reminding guests that PENZONE's transcends beauty.
by Stacey Soble
2020 Salons of the Year: PF International Salon, Spa Suites and Barber
With blue granite floors and rare Morphie butterfly wallpaper, entering PF International Salon, Spa Suites and Barber is like entering a calming ocean.
by Stacey Soble
2020 Salons of the Year: Salon Jaylee at Colony Plaza
Thoughtful details at Salon Jaylee include orbital chandeliers, modern suspended pendant lighting and chrome accents.
by Stacey Soble
2020 Salons of the Year: Solo Salon-Elizabeth
Solo Salon-Elizabeth frequently has guests stay beyond their appointments to enjoy the sunlit styling area, gathered around the live-edge driftwood color processing table.
by Stacey Soble
2020 Salons of the Year: Starring by Ted Gibson
At Starring by Ted Gibson, clients are enveloped in semi-private styling clouds, where they can set their preferences for lighting, music, light therapy and streaming entertainment.
by Stacey Soble
2020 Salons of the Year: Style Loft Hair Studio
Clean and chic, with refined, rich colors, textures and details, Style Loft in Honolulu is reminiscent of a New York or European salon
by Stacey Soble
2020 Salons of the Year: The Beauty Artisan & Co.
Housed in what used to be the town's first school house, The Beauty Artisan & Co. in Murietta, California, features stunning exposed oak beams, reclaimed barn wood and 7-ft. stations with tufted Chelsea chairs.
by Stacey Soble
2020 Salons of the Year: Van Michael Salon
At nearly 9,000 square feet, Van Michael Salon in Atlanta boasts glistening white marble floors and soft gray finishes.
by Stacey Soble
2020 Salons of the Year: Vision of Tomorrow
At New York's Vision of Tomorrow, the front glass opens with accordion folding doors, providing a unique indoor-outdoor connection with the natural environment.
by Stacey Soble
2020 Salons of the Year: Whitehouse Salon
From the marble bars to the styling chairs, decor at Whitehouse Salon is predominantly white, which makes the space happy, alive and pristine.
by Stacey Soble
SALON TODAY Conversations Connects Salon Owners with Bright Ideas
Using Zoom to interview salons around the country, SALON TODAY helps owners share ideas, inspiration and connection through the COVID-19 crisis.
by Stacey Soble
Aveda Arts & Sciences Institutes Continue at Capacity Despite Quarantine
Leveraging remote learning, the Institutes maintain a 92% student participation rate across a nine-state region.
by Stacey Soble