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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.
Meticulous design at Anthony DeFranco Salon and Spa creates visually zoned areas dedicated to specific functions, while the sumptuous design provides a feast for the eyes, helping the salon capture First Runner-Up in the 2019 Salons of the Year.
LaBelle Nail Bar Owner Oanh Le calls on salon designer Michele Pelafas to create a glamorous yet comfortable, feminine sanctuary in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. The resulting design captures the title of Nail Salon of the Year in the 2019 Salons of the Year competition.
From the walls to the chairs to the retail shelves, Tim Timmons creates the perfect rustic feel for his 1922 Men's Grooming Salon--capturing the title Men's Grooming Salon in the 2019 Salons of the Year competition.
Economist Dr. Alan Beaulieu predicts an economic slowdown in 2019, which will impact salon sales, but foresees it picking up again toward the end of 2020.
Through the partnership, the tip-based solution app will roll out to professionals in more than 150 salons, with plans to roll out to additional salons throughout the United States.
A commitment to holistic beauty led Debra and Charles Penzone in the design of their newest location, which includes a juice bar, a social room, a color bar and a beauty bar. Take a tour of the salon and spa that clinched Grand Prize in this year's Salons of the Year.
After jumping through hurdles with their town's historic commission, then tackling a 27-month renovation, the Emma Justine Hair Lounge and Spa team transform a crumbling building into a gorgeous new salon space. Follow their courageous transformation.
Retail trends expert Cate Trotter spotlights the disruptions in retail trends, and offers suggestions for connecting your clients with your retail products.
Emma Justine Hair Lounge and Spa in Middletown, Kentucky, takes on a huge renovation creating a modern, chic space that captures hearts and a Salon of Distinction award with the Salons of the Year 2019.
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, we thought we’d share some maternal marketing inspiration.
Cy Wakeman, a leadership expert and best-selling author, will scrutinize the impact of drama in the workplace at the 2019 ISBN conference, helping the salon owners find strategies for eliminating drama and helping team members focus on what's important.
As part of its Catalysts of Change theme, the International SalonSpa Business Network's 2019 conference will feature a session of BIG IDEAS shared by 10 senior executives from the beauty industry's top salon, spa and barbershop groups.
For the first time in years, color is boldly brightening salon design as evidenced by SALON TODAY's 2019 Salons of the Year. Take a colorful tour of these salon interiors.
Ten scholarships will be awarded to licensed cosmetologists for established professional beauty industry education programs.
The 2019 landmark salon design competition names 21 honorees, including the Grand-Prize Winner, Men's Grooming Salon of the Year and Nail Salon of the Year. See which salons captured top honors.
We couldn't resist putting together a slideshow of exteriors from this year's Salons of the Year finalists--it's the first look at this year's finalists in the design competition of the year.
A multi-service, consultative approach with each client helps Hair + Co. BKLYN boost their average ticket, as well as client retention. Owner Shannon King explains.
